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  1. emmapetty

    6wks in concerned about hair loss

    I have started noticing a lot of hair loss, certainly within the past week.Yesterday I purchased some biotin vitamins that have been recommended to me by my cambridge consultant. I easily found them in Holland and Barrett. I thought I'd mention it especially as they are half price at the moment...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Ketone breath

    Mine improves with drinking more water. Sparkling is more effective. That along with teeth brushing, mouthwash, spray and gum! I think some people suffer more than others. Mine comes and goes.
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    something strange...

    The wind is awful with cranberry. My husband sleeps in the spare room when he knows I have eaten a cranberry! The bed to myself is worth the gas! Lol
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    something strange...

    I do like the cranberry too. I also love the lemon bar! My consultant told me that some of her clients have made a cheesecake with a crushed lemon bar with a keylime pie mix-a-mousse. I believe it's devine! I haven't had success with the mousse to date, not sure where I am going wrong!
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    something strange...

    I haven't ever been a plain chocolate fan. Yet the choc mint crunch bar is most definitely my favourite cambridge bar!
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    Fat chance

    It's kept me going on the days that I want to go off plan. Just put everything in perspective for me and reminded me of the many reasons I am doing this, in a humorous and lighthearted way.
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    Fat chance

    Amazing read and I highly recommend it to all CWP dieters. "Fat Chance" by Nick Spalding I have literally spent the last few weeks howling with laughter at the witty humour! I have also related to many (not all!) of the points that this funny book points out ever so bluntly. It is a fictional...
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    Illness

    My goodness have I been ill the last 2 weeks. I started with a virus that didn't allow me to keep anything down, even water came back up. So I went cold turkey for a good 5 days, sipping water and hoping it wouldn't resurface. 9 times out of 10 it did. The sickness stopped after 5 days and I...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Planned breaks...

    Oh gosh, I don't want to get her into any bother. Everyone has different ways of managing weight, I suppose she just felt that she was helping. I won't be going ahead with the lactulose, I will work up the steps and get straight back to it The following day :-)
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    Step 1 Sole Source Planned breaks...

    She was deadly serious. The thought of doing it makes me feel fairly concerned as it doesn't sound right at all. I feel a bit let down to be honest and not sure how to respond. She also told me where to get it from and the cost. I don't think I will be going to such lengths. As long as I am...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Planned breaks...

    I am feeling a bit unsure about my consultation earlier today with my cdc. I wanted to discuss my forthcoming planned break to work out the best approach to avoid much weight gain. She advised me to buy lactolose from the chemist to flush everything out. Is this really a good idea? Is it...
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    Step 1 Sole Source MARCH 2015 CHALLENGE

    14 lbs for me too please :-) can someone add me to the list cos I can't do it off my Ipad. X
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    Step 1 Sole Source NEW CHALLENGE SUMMER 2015

    I'd love to loose 3 stone in 3 months. I am a bit anxious about 2 planned breaks I have, but hoping it won't set me back too much. Please could you add me to the list Melissa x
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    FEBRUARY 2015 CHALLENGE

    Only gone and lost 7lbs this week! I'm 3lb off my Feb challenge goal, but I'm still chuffed to bits with a 17lb loss in Feb :) Forever*autumn - 15lb Melissa85 - 11lbs -7 (4lbs to go) Tiggemma - 10lbs -1 (9lbs to go) Lizwhite29 - 8lbs Emmamb - 14lbs - 10.5lbs (3.5 to go) Melinwelin - 9lbs...
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    Hot face - ketosis???

    Hi guys I have wanted to ask this before, but have forgotten until this moment when I am having it again! Every now and again I get a hot face. I wouldn't say it is burning hot, but feel fairly warm to touch and I have rather pink and flushed cheeks! It seems strange when it happens because...
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    FEBRUARY 2015 CHALLENGE

    Had my weigh in on Friday and lost 5lb. That said I had a cheat that evening and am now finding it tough. I think it is me getting back into ketosis because I am so hungry today and have been battling a fuzzy head for the last part of the day. It didn't help that I tried the mushroom risotto...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Planned breaks...

    Hi all I thought I would ask some advice from those who have had planned breaks from sole source 1. I am aware of and fully expecting to have to go through the motions of getting into ketosis again following a break. I'm OK with this. I had fully planned in a small 2 day break for a friends...
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    FEBRUARY 2015 CHALLENGE

    Hi all I totally forgot to update this last week. I was fairly disappointed with a 1lb loss. Despite knowing that it was totm and I normally have slow losses - evenso 1lb! I am due to be weighed again tomorrow with the hope of a little more than that this week! Forever*autumn - 15lb...
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    FEBRUARY 2015 CHALLENGE

    oops, forgot to update mine! Forever*autumn - 15lb Melissa85 - 11lbs Tiggemma - 10lbs Lizwhite29 - 8lbs Emmamb - 14lbs Melinwelin - 9lbs Lucy1989 - 14lbs Mia - 10lbs - 3lbs (7lbs to go) emmapetty - 20lbs - 8lbs (12lbs to go) angelupnorth -14 Mrsmya - 12lbs Samib09 - 14lbs Minnie64...
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    Now that's a better result. Week 3 WI.

    I'm really surprised at the spag bol giving people slower losses. I have had 1 every day and lost 8lb this week. I start the day with a normal shake sachet, take a tetra to work and have spag bol in the evening. I wonder whether a lot of people are not increasing their water intake alongside...
  21. emmapetty

    I've cheated

    First of all, big hugs. Only last weekend I cheated too. Stuffed my face Stupid and felt dreadful. It's not the end of the world though. You will most likely be out of ketosis, so you will probably go through the same motions (headache and hunger). Try to drink plenty of water. It will...
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    FEBRUARY 2015 CHALLENGE

    Chuffed to bits with my weigh in! Lost 8lb!!!
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    FEBRUARY 2015 CHALLENGE

    This may be a little too much of a challenge, but I would love to challenge myself to 20lbs off! Aiming high, remaining positive! Mia - I'll add you to the list hun x Forever*autumn - 15lb Melissa85 - 11lbs Tiggemma - 10lbs Lizwhite29 - 8lbs Emmamb - 14lbs Melinwelin - 9lbs...
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    Is there a February challenge going on?

    This is a really good idea Mia! I would love to have a February challenge! I have my son's 4th Birthday this coming weekend, with the incentive of my Birthday being at the beginning of March. I would love to have 20lbs off by then :)
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    Food packs

    Hi all I am lucky in that my consultant comes to my home, which is very convenient and works well around my family commitments. The only downfall is that I am unaware of what foodpacks are available. I have been enjoying the spag bol food pack and have seen on here people talking about a...
  26. emmapetty

    Constipation/piles

    This is not for the faint hearted, please do not read if the talk of no.2's offends! It's embarrassing to have to talk about this, but I'm at a point where I really must find a solution to this ongoing problem. I am ss'ing and drinking at least 3l of water a day. I use the Cambridge fibre...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hi all, So I've been drinking lots today (or more than I have over the last few days!) I had my official weigh in yesterday so feeling positive and full of enthusiasm for another week of dropping the lbs. I tried a lemon and yoghurt bar for the first time last night (straight from the...
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    *** May Challenge ***

    4lbs off for me this week. I'm not sure why I'm feeling disappointed with that. I've reached my May challenge goal and in 2 weeks I've lost 1 stone and 2lbs! Not been great with the water intake these last few days (hectic days) so I'm going to make a bigger effort to drink more this week...
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    What's your Thinspiration?!

    I am totally with you here! I want my son to be healthy and be part of a healthy family. To be able to freely play with my son without being breathless or suffering with my aching back. Kids make everything achievable and worth every hurdle :)
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    What's your Thinspiration?!

    Great thinspirations! We can do this ladies, we will reach our goals :-)
  31. emmapetty

    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    I get windy with the bars. I limit myself to 2 a week and indulge on a Fri and Sat night! There must be new bars since i last did it. Someone mentioned lemon (thats new) so is the mango shake, which i'm excited to try! I'm much better today thanks. I slept well and feel refreshed today. Not...
  32. emmapetty

    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Welcome back charley - i think I remember you! Well today i am ditching the sparkling water and sticking to what comes out of the tap! Yesterday was good for me in terms of following the plan, but o had awful diarrhea (without tummy cramps or bad smell, thank goodness!) i went to bed and...
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    What's your Thinspiration?!

    What is inspiring you to lose weight? I have 5 reasons: - To be healthier in general - To be able to extend our family in the New Year - To be able to fit into a warehouse dress that I wore once 5 years ago for a special occasion - To wear and feel good in a new outfit at my best...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Toilet troubles (sorry!)

    It can't be as Im only having shakes. I only have choc mint. I wonder if it isn't cambridge related and maybe it's the sparkling water? I normally have tap water and herb teas but today i've had all sparkling water. It's the only thing I can put my finger on as being different from normal...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Toilet troubles (sorry!)

    Sorry in advance, but a second episode has prompted me to post. Last week i had an episode of diarhea. I put it down to my body 'clearing out'. I have had a second episode again today. Unlike usual diarhea, i have no stomach cramps and it is not an offensive smell. That said, it is like...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Week one completed!

    I know! I'm so thrilled! It makes overcoming the hurdles so worth it! I'm hoping I can see these next 11 weeks on SS through to the end without any blips. When I did the diet before the 810 week of meals were every 4 weeks! So 12 weeks will certainly be a challenge for me but I'm motivated and...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Wow, that sounds fabulous!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Week one completed!

    I'm sure it will sweetie! Keep glugging the water :)
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    It's been beautiful weather this week hasn't it! It makes the diet plan much easier for me, I do struggle in the cold winter months. Lucky you being able to go out on the seafront - where abouts are you? The seaside is a good 45 min drive for me :(
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    Step 1 Sole Source Week one completed!

    Weigh in is on Thursday mornings :) Thanks Mini :)
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    I'm surprised at this because the bars bloat me terribly and I fart like there is no tomorrow! I used to buy 2 bars a week and freeze them for Friday and Saturday night! I just knew that if they were in the house I'd eat them or that my hubby would be in the spare room! lol
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    Step 1 Sole Source New

    Brilliant news Leanne! It's not the easiest diet to do, but it is true that once you are in ketosis it does get easier. I think it is a lot of cravings and psychological 'habits' of eating that are the biggest battle. Also explaining the 'extreme' diet to those who either don't understand or...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Fennel and nettle tea helps with bloating. I try to have 1 each day, usually before bed. I'd have more but I'm not keen on the taste :p
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    I am totally over the moon. It will keep me on the straight and narrow for this next week now! :)
  45. emmapetty

    Medicine ??

    Hello, Firstly, I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell. Coughs are the most annoying inconveniences! When I first did the CWP, I was SS'ing and had a chest infection, which came with a terrible cough. I had antibiotics, which did seem to keep me in ketosis and I continued loosing the...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    I am so thrilled that I decided to start cd again. I have found day 4 a real challenge, but stuck with it and defeated the hunger pangs and headaches by taking a pain killer and going to bed early. I have managed well since the mid-week difficulties and have weighed in 12lbs lighter! I am...
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    *** May Challenge ***

    I've stuck with it for the first week of my restart and lost 12lb! :) RuthG - 10lbs - 5.5lbs off, 4.5lbs to go. tiggemma - 7lbs - 1lb off, 6lbs to go Lizzrob - 12lbs -5lbs, 7lbs to go. Soci - 7lbs -2lbs off, 5lbs to go Danders - 10lb Autumn76- 14lb - 3lbs off - 11lb to go Znl - 10lbs...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Week one completed!

    After my first week of SS, I am delighted with a 12lb loss! I am now feeling extremely motivated to continue dropping the lbs! :D
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    6lbs is fab! Well done! I'm actually going to change to drinking tap water today. Since starting I've been having the 2.25 litres through sparkling water and black coffee/herb teas. Out of sparkling water now (6 bottles :o !) so sticking with it out of the tap! Wishing you luck on your...
  50. emmapetty

    Feeling disheartened.

    At leas t's not going upwards! Maintenance is healthy and common when you are close to goal. It'll come off eventually if you keep at it :)
  51. emmapetty

    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hi hun, I'm doing good thanks! Sunday was a tricky day but I got through it no bother. My weight has been up and down this week though, which is odd. I felt on Monday that I needed a boost because I felt quite hungry and lethargic on Sunday. So I decided to step on the scales. I was chuffed...
  52. emmapetty

    I actually managed it!!!

    Well done on reaching goal! I hope that you are going to treat yourself to a new outfit to show off your new figure in style! I am sure that if you follow the steps like Cambridge recommends, you will keep it off no problem :)
  53. emmapetty

    Hello, I'm a Newbie :)

    Morning! Welcome! I am on my 5th day today, and similar to you I found yesterday hard work. I seem to cope well during the week, but find weekends a struggle. I have a 3 year old so the extra energy of pleasing an active 3 year old and preparing food for him just seems to make my tummy rumble...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 2 with a spring in my step!

    I have been on a complete cleaning frenzy this morning. I didn't plan to, but I started in one room and have ended up cleaning the whole house since 8am this morning! I am still thinking about other things that I could be doing! Last night I was battling hunger pangs and a fuzzy head, but got...
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    *** May Challenge ***

    I only started yesterday, one week into May already! I would like to lose 1 stone this month :-) RuthG - 10lbs - 1.5lbs off, 8.5lbs to go. tiggemma - 7lbs Lizzrob - 12lbs Soci - 7lbs Danders - 10lb Autumn76- 14lb Znl - 10lbs TINKERBELLA - 20lbs Amanda1978 - 12lbs Ian - 8lbs...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    My CDC has an all ladies gym which I can use for free whilst purchasing the products. I haven't used it yet, but hope to when I feel able to :-) I didn't realise people charged different amounts. I thought £2.15 was standard for a shake. I know the manufacturers put the price up every April...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hi Rose, I feel your pain. I was close to goal when I started cheating by having days here and there. It got to a point where I became worried about my emotional state because I was chewing almost all food (husbands dinners, snacks) and spitting them out before swallowing. It more or less took...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hi Hun, I'm so pleased to talk to someone in the same boat as me! Elliot is 3 now and we are thinking about extending our family again, but with my weight as it is, it wouldn't be safe or fair on the baby. I really hope to shed some stones in the 6 months of sole sourcing, then to move up the...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Herbal/fruit tea question

    This is what I thought, the citric acid knocked you out of ketosis. I think I will avoid the fruity ones just incase.
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Oh hun, that's terrible, you poor thing (((hugs))) Only on my first day today and so far feeling fine. Had a few moments where I've thought about food, mainly out of habit, then I remember I'm back on CD! Been weeing for England, which is a sure sign that I'm doing something right! Lol
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    Step 1 Sole Source Herbal/fruit tea question

    Wonderful - thank you !
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hi Ruth, Look at you girl - you are doing amazingly well! How much have you lost altogether now? I imagine you feel amazingly well in yourself? It's so good to see people who were starting out who have stuck with it and lost so much! It won't be long now and you'll be at goal eh!!!
  63. emmapetty

    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Poor you! It is miserable when clothes don't fit. I have a beautiful dress that I wore for my brother in laws graduation that is collecting dust in my wardrobe - I'd give anything to be in that again! I may take a peak at the LL 5:2 (what do the numbers mean?) I assume it's 3 shakes and water...
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    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Lynne! So great to see you buddy! I agree, it's a bloomin' shame that we are back here but it shows we are strong women, up for a fight of battling the extra lbs! I haven't heard of LL or slim n save. Are you losing the same amount of weight each week? Is it a lot less expensive? I think I...
  65. emmapetty

    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hello lovely! I recognise your face but not the name - have you changed it?! I'm pleased to see someone who remembers me (once seen never forgotten eh!) Well done you on getting back to it! I did have a go at it once before and found it incredibly hard and didn't last long at all. I think...
  66. emmapetty

    Step 1 Sole Source Herbal/fruit tea question

    Hi peeps, I have an enquiry about herbal/fruit teas while sole sourcing. It's day one for me today and my trying to help hubby (bless him) has bought me a mound of boxes of different flavoured teas! I wanted to check whether I could have them, because I don't want to be battling with...
  67. emmapetty

    Hello all, I'm returning! :-)

    Hi all, My name is Emma and I am a returning to Cambridge! I started originally when I had reached an ultimate low with my obesity and needed fast results. I did really well (lost 8.5 stone). I was down to my last stone when I was fortunate to fall pregnant with our now 3 year old son! Since...
  68. emmapetty

    Rice noodles on simple start?

    Morning all, My husband cooked a prawn and vegetable stir fry last night, which he added rice noodles to. After I had eaten I checked my simple start book and can not see rice noodles listed as a free food. Does this mean I have had something that is not strictly allowed on this plan? It has...
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    Signed up and raring to go, just a few quibbles...

    Thank you! That's so helpful :) If I lose when I go on Sunday then I will give it another week before switching to propoints. An extra 49 weekly points sounds like an awful lot! Do you still lose weight - How is that possible???
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    Signed up and raring to go, just a few quibbles...

    Thanks for your response! I wasn't given any daily propoints. I was just given the 'simple start' booklet, record card and a 'My Weekly' booklet. The leader told all the new starters (there were a lot of us!) that on the second week we would be given a guide to the propoints. Last time I did...
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    Signed up and raring to go, just a few quibbles...

    Hi all, I went along with a friend on Sunday and did the terrible deed of stepping on the scales to find out my fate. I did weight watchers some years ago when everything was pointed. I was looking forward to doing the weighing and pointing as it worked so well for me and taught me to control...
  72. emmapetty

    From 17's to 16's

    I know fruit is free foods, but I find some days I over indulge in it. So I went and bought sparkling flavoured water (4 x 1l bottles for £1.50 in Asda). Inbetween meals I drink that instead of grabbing fruit to eat. I think it has helped shed the weight. Oddly, I feel quite energised too :-)
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    From 17's to 16's

    Yes, a few things! I have drank more water. I have found if I drink a pint of water an hour before food I don't eat as much! Crazy but it has worked. Been measuring my milk and cereals religiously too rather than guessing. Sometimes going back to the basics is best. I don't know if this...
  74. emmapetty

    From 17's to 16's

    4lb off yay! Rightfully in the 17's group now!
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    Rant!

    Great ideas thankyou! I needed a rant: was feeling fed up. Normally I'd turn to dairy milk but it wasn't worth it! Only on my second week. Found the plan brilliant. I take jacket potatoes to work most days! Getting a little bored of that so will be taking pasta salads next week.
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    Rant!

    My husband is driving me insane - watching me like a hawk with every mouthful. I wish I hadn't told him I was on a diet! So today we were shopping in town and stopped for lunch. I opted for a jacket with beans. I'll be honest, when it came out it was huge in comparison to his panini and side...
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    From 17's to 16's

    What is aspartame? Not heard of it before - what effect does it have?
  78. emmapetty

    No added sugar Alpen muesli

    I had 25g of this for breakfast. Is it a healthy extra b choice? Can't see it listed in my book. Or will I need to count as syns?
  79. emmapetty

    Confused newbie!

    Sounds yummy! I'm yet to go food shopping so not been experimenting much really!
  80. emmapetty

    From 17's to 16's

    I'm terrible with drinking too. Today I had 2x cups of tea with remaining healthy extra milk from breakfast. I've had about 2 pints of water on top of that & plan to have a chamomile before bed. I find the flavoured sugar free sparkling water easy to drink, especially in hot weather. I...
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    From 17's to 16's

    Hi all, I bit the bullet yesterday and signed up to sw! I'm 18st on the nose bit hoping to be within this category by next wi (tues). Hope I can squeeze in somewhere! Target weight would be 13st, but taking it a stone at a time atm. I've always been big since being a child really. But a few...
  82. emmapetty

    Confused newbie!

    I'm a bit confused about the syn value for balsamic vinegar. My book is saying balsamic dressing is 2 syns, yet vinegar is free. So is balsamic vinegar free or 2 syns?! Thanks in advance!
  83. emmapetty

    constipation - any advice?

    Hi all, Since the 2nd week of my restart I've been constipated. I didn't act on it at first in the hope it would pass. After a few months I tried to have more water than the recommended daily intake (thinking it may help) no joy there so tried the Cambridge fibre powder - I've been using it...
  84. emmapetty

    Step 1 Sole Source My return for 2013

    Hi Everyone, I'm going to be returning to the Cambridge Weight Plan in a few weeks time. I lost over 10 stone with Cambridge around 3.5 years ago. I fell pregnant and had to come off the diet (I was 1 stone away from goal!) I had to stop the diet immediately, so I gorged and gorged, and yes...
  85. emmapetty

    27 days and...

    25lbs lost! :D:D:D HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!! :p
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    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty Seven Had my weigh in today - lost 5.5lbs :D Really chuffed, i knew making sure I had the right amount of water would boost my loss - think i'll be sticking with it! :p Well today I had my Uncle and his partner pop in for the day. I cooked a 3 course meal and not 1 drop touched...
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    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 19/30 (or 6/30 after blip so restart) Emma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 21/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 15/21 Big H 22/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika...
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    have to go shopping!

    I do it online! Stops me drooling walking past the fresh bread and cake stand!
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    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty Six A chilled start to the day for me and a hectic afternoon. My Mum is arriving at 2.00pm to stay for a few days as hubby and me are staying over at some friends who live a couple of hours away, so she will be minding Elliot overnight on Saturday. I'm very anxious about leaving him...
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    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 17/30 (or 4/30 after blip so restart) ma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 20/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 15/21 Big H 15/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 16/30...
  91. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 17/30 (or 4/30 after blip so restart) ma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 19/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 15/21 Big H 15/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 14/30...
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    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty Five Cd is going well for me at the moment, I think I'm just so tired from Elliot's new 2 hourly wake ups during the night, that during the day I'm like the walking dead and can't be doing with the whole 'eating' malarky! lol I'm being weighed on Friday morning and quite looking...
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    Funny story!

    I've had my work cut out today! Agreed to babysit my friends 4 month old girl tonight while she is out with her Partner. I successfully (although very hard work!) bathed, fed and got them both to sleep by 8.30! Once Elliot was sound asleep, I took him (sweating!) upstairs to his cot, by the...
  94. emmapetty

    GAS!

    ah ha - that could be the culprit then, i had 1.5 litres of sparkling water yesterday :)
  95. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 17/30 (or 4/30 after blip so restart) ma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 18/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 15/21 Big H 15/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 14/30...
  96. emmapetty

    GAS!

    Please note: This post is not for the light hearted, i'm saying it as it is! OH MY GOD! Last night I was like a storm. It really was quite unbelievable. Normally if I have a bar I'm a little gassy around an hour or so after having it. If I have 2 bars I'm VERY gassy, which is why I am able...
  97. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty Four Oh what a night! 1.30am, 3.05am, 5.50am and wide awake at 7.15! Babies are so much fun! :p It didn't help that I seemed really gassy last night and my tummy was doing something mad, very rumbly although not hungry. Normally this happens to me with bars but I had 3 sachets...
  98. emmapetty

    after a slip up

    it depends what you ate! Carbs tend to be stubborn, so if it was carby then I'd say you'll loose what you gained. If it was just extra calories through protein, you'll most likely loose *some* fat in a week.
  99. emmapetty

    im going to cheat, how long will it take 2 get bk into ketosis

    Usually 2-3 days. Depending on what you eat! I would advise keeping away from carbs, as these take longer to leave your system and the whole process of getting back into ketosis is longer. I have been out for meals with family and friends before. I tend to opt for white fish dishes served with...
  100. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 16/30 (or 3/30 after blip so restart) Emma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 17/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 15/21 Big H 15/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika...
  101. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty Three Starting well this morning! Had 1 litre already, plus my original porridge with cinnamon on! Washing in the maching (praying for more sun), bottles sterilised - just need to get showered and dressed now! lol I have bought myself a dress from ebay this morning - size 16...
  102. emmapetty

    Advice needed asap

    that does happen at the beginning. It is just flushing all the leftover crap (to put it politely) in your stomach. After around 2 to 3 of these you'll start having small pellets for poos - a buggar to get out mind :ROTFL:
  103. emmapetty

    I love being in control!

    I'm going to hunt you down in a few months and see if you still feel the same way!!! lol I get bored of the shakes and miss chewing after a while. Prob because I have a lot to loose so I'm on the diet a long while. It'd be a piece of cake though with just a few stone to loose! xx
  104. emmapetty

    Coffee whitener???

    sorry, just read title not the post - such a fool! I have latte's - vanilla shake made with coffee. I like it to be honest, because I have sweetner in my milked coffees normally anyway, so the sweetness is perfect for me. I find it isn't as sweet though made with proper coffee rather than...
  105. emmapetty

    Coffee whitener???

    Hi Shell, you would be surpised at how fattening coffee whitner is! I was gobsmacked when I looked at the calories. Stay well clear while on CD! 2 cups are prob the same calories as your 3 shakes!
  106. emmapetty

    dont you just love families!

    Oh how horrid for you hun :hugs: I am lucky that my family are all fat too!! HaHa! They actually compliment me with comments like "I don't know how you do it" etc. Ignore them! Then surprise them with your lovely new figure when you've lost your weight through CD x x x
  107. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 15/30 (or 2/30 after blip so restart) Emma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 16/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 15/21 Big H 15/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika...
  108. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty Two Last night was a funny one - I was in a horrid mood, wanting food. It also depressed me a little as all I could think of was food, what I wanted but couldn't have - it made me feel fatter than ever! I was like a woman obsessed. The worst of it was, I wasn't hungry - I was just...
  109. emmapetty

    Vile Mood

    Oh no, for me it'd have to be an Indian celebration meal (stuff the liver, bacon and onions!) LMAO! Not that i'd say no to a chinese though - how bad am I! :) I just bloody love food, it's a swine on my hips, bum, belly, legs and arms though!!!!
  110. emmapetty

    Vile Mood

    I know me too :( It's my fave! But NOOOOOOOOO - Need to loose this weight :D
  111. emmapetty

    Vile Mood

    LMAO - Nope not pregnant!
  112. emmapetty

    Vile Mood

    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :mad::mad::mad: I am in an utterly disgusting, foul mood and I have no idea why. I feel tense and irritable. So not like me :mad: And NO I am not due on, or on (before anyone jumps to this conclusion like my hubby did!) lol I want to eat - of all the things I...
  113. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Called my CDC yesterday as I was needing to chew! So ended up having my weigh in at the same time - 2 days early. It seemed silly going on Friday night then again on Sunday. I have lost 3.5lbs. Happy with any loss, plus it was 2 days early so I prob would have lost 4 or 5lbs by Sunday. Day...
  114. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    I was thinking how it will be interesting to see how much weight we have all lost after our 100% on track trial! :) So good to see most of us doing well with the challenge, we're all on track for 30 days yay! Not that we are going to stop after 30 days - perhaps we should increase it a little...
  115. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Twenty I'm having a slow and strange day today. It's 5.20pm and I've had no shakes as yet, just water and black coffees. I'm not hungry and just don't want to have any shakes. When hubby gets home though I am going to make 2 choc mint shakes together and have a large hot choc - then this...
  116. emmapetty

    Bikini dilemma

    When I came on minimins when doing CD a few years ago, there was a lady who posted pictures onto her profile in her knickers and bra - she did captions of 1 stone down, 2 stone down, 3 stone down etc. To my knowledge she wasn't breaking any rules or told off about it. The best person to ask to...
  117. emmapetty

    Bikini dilemma

    Firstly - don't do the fake tan! I have ugly stretch marks on my shoulders and had the same idea to have a fake tan to disguise them for my wedding day. They showed up even more so and I ended up rather upset about it :mad: Secondly - wear what you feel COMFORTABLE in. If you are going to be...
  118. emmapetty

    is missing a shake detrimental?

    When you see your CDC tomorrow, you could have 4 shakes to make up (or 3 and a bar!) or perhaps have some chicken, I've done this now and again. I wouldn't make a habit of it though as it's not strictly following the diet x
  119. emmapetty

    cranberry crunch confused!!

    How weird - it's sounds like a misprint to me. Mine say 153 cals
  120. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 13/30 Emma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 15/30 - does an ss+ meal still count as 100% ? Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 14/21 Big H 14/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28...
  121. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Nineteen Been out with a friend all day to the seaside with the babies! Had a lovely day, done lots of walking and drinking of water! We stopped for lunch in M & S - I went into the food hall to get some watercress and plain chicken. I had 130g chicken, no skin (was worried all day I'd had...
  122. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 13/30 Emma1904 - 7/30 Emmapetty - 14/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 13/21 Big H 13/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 7/30 Shanny 3/20
  123. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    A good day yesterday, but I did eat 2 medium boiled eggs. Hubby had put baby to bed and we decided to watch a film, he had a bag of sweets and I just felt I wanted to have 'something'. I really enjoyed them! lol :D Day Eighteen An early start today - just having a black coffee, about to get...
  124. emmapetty

    Constantly Freezing

    for me it's my hands, feet and nose! lol
  125. emmapetty

    Does it matter that...

    May I add - it's decaff! :D
  126. emmapetty

    bars...wondering why

    I get this too - I wouldn't say my stomach hurts, but the noises and rumbling is unbelievable! This is why I have a weekly treat of 1 bar a week, because I can not control myself by limiting to 1 a day - if they are there I want them!
  127. emmapetty

    Gorgeous!

    I just LOVED the choc mint bar. I was craving it the moment I learned that it was available and was very much looking forward to my treat on my 3rd week. It didn't disappoint me! Defo going to be sticking to this bar for my weekly treat! :D
  128. emmapetty

    Does it matter that...

    I have my 2.5 litres of water through drinking black coffee/tea throughout the day? I'm just one of these people who doesn't like water. I find it hard to drink it cold or warm. I also don't like the flavourings. But I do love my black coffee and peppermint tea. I measured how many mugs makes...
  129. emmapetty

    have you ever felt...

    like you don't want your shakes? This happened to me before when I first did cambridge. I just think it's quite odd! This week I have felt as though I just don't want my shakes - it's a bit of a chore having them! I haven't ever skipped shakes, and wouldn't. But I really feel quite content...
  130. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 12/30 Emma1904 - 7/30 Emmapetty - 13/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 12/21 Big H 12/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 7/30 Shanny 2/20
  131. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Seventeen Elliot doesn't seem too bad this morning - still dribbling and putting fingers in his mouth, but no outbursts of tears as yet, so i'm hoping he's become a little used to it and is able to cope a little better. He enjoyed his porridge this morning, which is a fabulous improvement...
  132. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Sixteen I had a very hectic day yesterday and was so exhausted by the evening I didn't get chance to complete my diary (so shall be doing 2 entries!) Elliot is teething :( Poor little man had many moments of being very upset with pain yesterday. While the calpol was working he was his...
  133. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 11/30 Emma1904 - 7/30 Emmapetty - 12/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 12/30 Jayellekay 11/21 Big H 11/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 6/30 Shanny 1/20
  134. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Fifteen Crazy day! Went swimming with Elliot, my cousin and her little boy Finley - it was a lovely day and was going soooo well, until I realised I had my biggest challenge yet to face. My Mum had arranged with my Aunt, Uncle, Grandad and cousin to go for a Sunday pub lunch before DH...
  135. emmapetty

    What's your average weekly loss?

    I think it depends on how big you are tbh! When I first began CD a few years ago I averaged at around 6lb a week and as time went on and i lost more it was 5lb a week, then 4lb...
  136. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 9/30 Emma1904 - 5/30 Emmapetty - 10/30 Felix - 5/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 7/30 Jayellekay 9/21 Big H 9/30 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 4/30
  137. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day Fourteen Had my weigh in this morning and have lost a lovely 6.5lb! Feeling really chuffed that in 2 weeks I've lost 1 stone 2lb - really good boost to want to keep going. Also, tried my first choc mint bar - these weren't out when I last did CD - WOW! They are delicious! :) Today has...
  138. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    So much for a chilled day yesterday! Ended up pulling out all the furniture, cleaning skirting boards, hoovering, mopping! Took advantage of my Mum being here to take care of the little guy! Also was drooling over their dinner! I decided to make a rissotto from left overs in the fridge, I...
  139. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 9/30 Emma1904 - 4/30 Emmapetty - 9/30 Felix - 2/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 7/30 Jayellekay 8/21 Big H 6/35 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 3/30
  140. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Pretika - I've changed your numbers on the list :) Trisha - 8/30 Emma1904 - 4/30 Emmapetty - 8/30 Felix - 2/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 5/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 7/30 Jayellekay 7/21 Big H 6/35 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2...
  141. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    I'm such a good girl! Yesterday evening I went to the cinema with my hubby while my Mum babysat. My hubby has pick n mix and I had a black coffee! GO ME! :D Didn't feel upset about it at all as I did the other day with the cakes, I actually felt that I was doing something to be proud of and I...
  142. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Great day yesterday - had so much fun swimming! Although Elliot was very hungry and tired after his 40 minutes in the pool, he got very irritable and it was bloody hard work getting him fed, clothed and to sleep while he had worked himself up not knowing whether to feed or sleep first! I was...
  143. emmapetty

    someone please tak to me.

    Sing, Watch films, make something, colour in, even better - go to sleep together! xxx
  144. emmapetty

    Does it matter if you go between SS and SS+

    I've had odd days on cd in the past where I just need 'something' - so i've had an ss+ meal now and again. I don't see any harm in it - it's better than not having it and it all getting a bit too much and having a binge! ;)
  145. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Yesterday I faced my biggest challenge yet! My friend came over with her baby to use my washing machine (hers has broke!) We got chatting and decided to go to tesco home for some sun hats for the babies! I avoided the £1 reduced easter eggs (although she didn't!) amd walked out feeling very...
  146. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 7/30 Emma1904 - 2/30 Emmapetty - 7/30 Felix - 1/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 6/28 Emmalou 7/30 Jayellekay 5/21 Big H 4/35 Alipally 4/35 mummyoftwo2 9/28 Pretika 0/30
  147. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 5/30 Emma1904 - 0/30 Emmapetty - 6/30 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 3/28 Emmalou 3/30 Jayellekay 4/21 Big H 4/35
  148. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    100% again yesterday, although I REALLY struggled with the water. I had 1 litre of cold water and 4 mugs black coffee, plus a small black coffee in a costa cafe. I'm hoping the coffee's will have made up to a litre, but just incase not - today I plan to have some extra, as much as I can manage...
  149. emmapetty

    Making shakes up!

    Everone has different tastes. I detest all of the soups, they make me want to vomit! I am also fussy with the shakes, I only like the choc, choc mint, banana and vanilla. Luckily i like all the porridges though. I do go through phases though where I don't like banana and choc anymore - i think...
  150. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 4/30 Emma1904 - 4/30 Emmapetty - 5/30 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 3/28 Emmalou 3/30 Jayellekay 2/21
  151. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Day 7 done and dusted! My weigh in yesterday was a real "i can do this" spur on! Feeling very positive about continuing with CD until the end :) (I'll re-read this post when I have a bad day!) Day Eight My lovely hubby let me have a lie in this morning while he got up with Elliot! It was a...
  152. emmapetty

    So drained

    I was doing cd for a long time before falling pregnant, I had odd weeks where I felt tired and quite week. I think sometimes it is an indication to do an add a meal week (ss+) You will still loose weight (perhaps not as much as ss'ing) but you will find that the extra protein/vitamins in the...
  153. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Thanks for all your lovely comments about my 10lb loss - i'm made up! :D Lynne - :hug99: So lovely to hear from you hun! It has been a while! Good to hear you are doing SW and continuing to loose the weight! I did think about doing a food diet myself, but it just takes too long and there are...
  154. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    :party0019: 10lb lost! Yay! :party0019:
  155. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Succesful day yesterday, still not feeling hungry as such but just fancying things. Still, I have managed not to let it spoil my hard work this week! ;) Day Seven Woohoo! Weigh in day today! Will be having my moment of truth at 12pm :) I can't help worrying i'm doing something wrong though...
  156. emmapetty

    CANNOT WAIT to get home tonight!

    I think someone has a crush on Mr England :p Most threads you talk about him ;) Wit woo!!! xxx
  157. emmapetty

    Has anyone SS'd with a BMI over 40?

    True! Mine was 44 I think :o Didn't realise rules had changed though?? I knew Dr had to sign form if BMI over 40 - can you not do ss now if it's over 40? Seems silly, I did fine with it! Went on to loose 8 stone! :p
  158. emmapetty

    Has anyone SS'd with a BMI over 40?

    Yes you can do it with a BMI over 40, I don't know why you would think you couldn't?!! You do have to have the form signed by your Dr though. Yes I have ss'd with BMI over 40 and so have many other people, successfully!
  159. emmapetty

    STUPID STUPID STUPID! ARGH

    why not just keep your hand blender at work? if you have 1 buy another so you dont have to remember to take it, it's just there lol Come on girl use your noggins!!!
  160. emmapetty

    Back again, 4th restart

    ooh what a fabulous motivation :)
  161. emmapetty

    40lbs gone in 9 weeks

    that's a brilliant loss chick, well done :)
  162. emmapetty

    OT: how to mums do it!

    lol - i find my 3 month old a great distraction from food :)
  163. emmapetty

    Back again, 4th restart

    Welcome back chick! How come you only have 6 months to get the weight off? Do you have a special event you are aiming for? :) xx
  164. emmapetty

    Two completely different frames of mind regarding losing weight and binging

    It's very much all in your mind. This diet really is a test of your emotional feelings towards food. For some of us it is a wake up call, for others it's an evil little devil sat on our shoulder kicking us back into that hot fire of temptation. For me the burns that scar me on the scales are not...
  165. emmapetty

    Anybody SSed 100% whilst on holiday?

    I went on a family holiday with the in-laws to france and stayed ss'ing! But i'd been on cd a while then and was in the right frame of mind. Being used to watching others eat in front of me and all, it was ok. The weather was lovely and hot so managed more water too so had a fab loss that week...
  166. emmapetty

    STUPID STUPID STUPID! ARGH

    oh no, thats the worst. is there a hand whisk at your workplace, or a shop nearby that may have one? Good for the bat wings lol
  167. emmapetty

    Will you eat your trigger foods again???

    For me it mainly is chocolate - it's bloody evil stuff if you ask me! Tastes delicious but has big consequences on the scales! My other issue is portion sizes. I have a terrible habbit of piling up my plate and demolishing everything that is there. If i'm honest I'm full half way through a...
  168. emmapetty

    Are the bars a good idea?

    I am exactly the same as tinkerbellsmum. If I have them in the house, I eat them until they are gone. I am a terrible chocoholic! This is why I limit myself to 1 per week (now and again I will have 2 a week). I find that on a friday I put my tetra in the freezer along with my bar (so it is...
  169. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 3/30 Emma1904 - 4/30 Emmapetty - 4/30 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 3/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 1/28 Emmalou 3/30 Jayellekay 1/21
  170. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Another successful day yesterday - feeling quite proud about how I have managed to get back to it so easily. Ok yes, I miss food - but i'm not hungry. This is my problem, I eat even if I am full. It's like a taste obsession! I was house bound yesterday, completely my choice as I wanted to...
  171. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 2/30 Emma1904 - 2/30 Emmapetty - 3/30 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 1/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 0/28 Emmalou 2/30 Jayellekay 0/21
  172. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Another 100% day yesterday. My friend popped over with her little baby girl and we chatted for England! Meaning that when she left at 5.00pm I realised I'd not had my 2nd shake from my porridge in the morning! :D Day Five Day five already and i'm feeling just dandy :D I can not believe that...
  173. emmapetty

    Bars....the jury is out

    Yes I have heard this, but it made no difference to my losses - i tried it out once. So I just continued. Like I say it was only on a Friday night having a frozen tetra and bar. It'd be interesting though if I had them daily whether it would have an effect :rolleyes:
  174. emmapetty

    choc mint bar

    Oh there were other things I craved besides the shapers bars! Beetroot (permanent pink wee during pregnancy) pork pies and cheese on crackers - naughty naughty - no wonder I piled on 4 stone :mad::mad:
  175. emmapetty

    thread vein removal - anyone had any treatment?

    My Mum had the treatment done a while ago, she had quite a few sessions (I think 12 altogether.) From an outsider I'd say it is very effective once healed - but my Mum said she wouldn't do it again as it is very painful. But she did it for confidence as she would not ever wear skirts or go...
  176. emmapetty

    Off Topic: How did you meet your other half?

    It'll be well worth the wait hun! I was with Simon 7 years before he proposed - now we're married and it's great! x
  177. emmapetty

    Off Topic: How did you meet your other half?

    Mine isn't so romantic - we met online 11 years ago! We met up as friends really, we got on so well. I fancied the backside off him but didn't think he felt the same way as we would laugh so much together - I had a lot of male friends at school too and I kind of felt as though it was heading...
  178. emmapetty

    Bars....the jury is out

    very true and a good point to make! lol :p
  179. emmapetty

    Excited!!!

    My Dr recommended a VLCD! I'd not heard of the CD until she told me! Good luck for your re-start chick! xxx
  180. emmapetty

    Can you order shakes online?

    Just had a peek at this diet online (as i've not heard of it before) The bars look bloody gorgeous! Much better range than Cambridge :(
  181. emmapetty

    Can you order shakes online?

    I think boots have a new VLCD - you can probably order those foodpacks online??
  182. emmapetty

    Bars....the jury is out

    same as me! I try to have the crunch ones but I must admit I often used to opt for the orange one as it was my ultimate fave, and I think the mint one will be a fave of mine too - i just love mint choc! But I limit myself to 2 per week, mainly because of the price - £2.10 is a lot for a bar and...
  183. emmapetty

    choc mint bar

    oh goody, because I lurve the orange one - which surprises me as I too am not usually that fussed about dark chocolate. During my pregnancy I craved the mint nougat shapers bars in boots - hence why my advantage card has gathered up soooooooo many points in the last year! So I'm hoping these new...
  184. emmapetty

    choc mint bar

    Just wondering, is it dark chocolate? Not had it yet and can't for another 10 days but want to look ahead to my friday night treat! lol
  185. emmapetty

    just started cd today

    good luck on your journey hun - stick with it and you'll be at slimfinity before you know it! xx
  186. emmapetty

    Gem's Support Thread: No scales till WI !!

    I threw my scales out last time I did cd - and when I went to my weigh in each week the surprise was fab! :) I say chuck your scales out girls!
  187. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Just realised I'm doing it wrong! lol Trisha - 2/30 Emma1904 - 2/30 Emmapetty - 2/30 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 1/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 0/28
  188. emmapetty

    Bars....the jury is out

    i love the crunch ones - peanut and cranberry - can't wait to try the new choc mint - is it dark chocolate?
  189. emmapetty

    Have your partners promised you anything for doing a great job?

    Back in 2009 my hubby promised me a shopping trip of new clothes. But then when I was 1 stone away I fell pregnant, so that has all gone by the by now! lol It's lovely that your hubby is so supportive - it does help when they help you along the way :) XXX
  190. emmapetty

    WHAT ABOUT OUR BREATH???

    I have always chewed on gum tbh, never knocked me out of ketosis xxx
  191. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Another day down! YAY! Trisha - 1/30 Emma1904 - 1/30 Emmapetty - 0/28 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 2/30 cherylxx - 1/30 ncassidy80 - 1/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30 Lshafik - 0/28
  192. emmapetty

    Is honesty the best policy?

    I'd say it totally depends on the situation. If you are going to tell a white lie to spare someones feelings...but if it involves something that may have an effect on them in the long run, it's not worth not being honest.
  193. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Elliot was 3 months old on Monday :) He was 2 weeks late (ended up being induced, then had c-section...) born on 7th Feb :D Another good evening. Ploughed through the water and was kept busy by the little dude who didn't want to go to sleep after his bath and bottle! Once he was settled at...
  194. emmapetty

    Personal Q?

    I'm not sure if you are aware of this (your CDC will probably tell you) but when you are on cd you are more likely to get pregnant because your body is getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals, so if you are wanting to loose weight so you can carry a baby safely then I would advise you...
  195. emmapetty

    still hungry on day 9!

    Good girl! Just remember - you're worth it!
  196. emmapetty

    How do you all go so long on just shakes?

    I wont lie to you - Cravings will still be there, but if you are anything like me the weight losses each week mean that I am able to say no to the cravings. If i'm having a bad day I try to make wise decisions - have a bath while hubby eats tea, ask someone else to pop in the shop for something...
  197. emmapetty

    Personal Q?

    ask for dianette (the pill) it doesn't put on weight and also helps with unwanted hair growth and acne - usually prescribed for women who have PCOS. But i'm sure it can be prescribed if you are obese. Worth asking your GP.
  198. emmapetty

    How do you all go so long on just shakes?

    Once in ketosis the hunger subsides, and you just feel what I would call 'satisfied'. So it defo does get easier. As for the having shakes all the time - liquid, no chewing - you get used to it! It becomes a way of life...temporarily! You also learn to say NO! The social aspect can be...
  199. emmapetty

    still hungry on day 9!

    Perhaps you are just having one of those days. Have you tried drinking luke warm water? That seems to help my hunger pangs - a warm tum fools my brain somehow. Don't cave in to temptations though hun, day 9 - you're doing so well :)
  200. emmapetty

    When is your weigh in day?

    I'm really looking forward to weighing in on sat! I'm so surprised at myself about how I haven't felt too hungry this time round and I just seem to have got on with it without any bother. I think what helped me was knowing that I was going to be re-starting for the past 5 months or so. I...
  201. emmapetty

    I have 2 mega problems...

    failing that, explain your situation to your CDC, Perhaps you could write a cheque for the month and ask her not to take it to the bank until your funds are available. I did this once before.
  202. emmapetty

    I have 2 mega problems...

    Do you not have a member of the family or a friend who could help out? I'm lucky that while on maternity leave and getting awful pay that my hubby has agreed to go halfs, which is really helpful.
  203. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Trisha - 1/30 Emma1904 - 1/30 Emmapetty - 0/29 Felix - 0/30 Samstar-0/30 Chlo = 0/30 Loveablemonkey 0/30 cherylxx - 0/30 ncassidy80 - 0/29 Keighleyjo2010 - 0/30
  204. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    A good day for me yesterday. I did struggle to get down the water, but got there eventually and had many loo trips! Had a slight headache in the evning, but was fixed by 2 paracetamol and an early night! Successful day 2! Yay! :D Day Three I'm up bright and early this morning with Elliot who...
  205. emmapetty

    REALLY needing inspirational advice?

    Firstly, don't aim too high. Think that each stone you loose will take a month, so 6 months = 6 stone. Think of the shakes as a healthy nutritious drink to help your body recover from the extra strains of being overweight. I was in a similar situation to you a few years ago. I was bigger than...
  206. emmapetty

    Fact or Myth?

    I'm just wondering whether it is a myth that we weigh more when it is TOTM? Only when I weighed with my CDC on Sat I have started on mine the day before. I mentioned to a friend that I was about 5lb heavier than I anticipated I would be and she said it would be because it's my TOTM. I have to...
  207. emmapetty

    water!

    Thanks hun, good to see you here - how are you doing sweet? x
  208. emmapetty

    Teams!

    i'd like to be in a team. I was in a team last time I did cd, it is a good motivator! Count me in :)
  209. emmapetty

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    oh no, that doesn't sound good. Nevertheless forget it now. My CDC always encouraged me to drink an extra litre with a cheat to "flush out" any baddies. Not sure if it actually helps in any way, but worth a go. We all have bad days hun, just start again and think of all the reasons you're...
  210. emmapetty

    water!

    Good idea tink - I bought a 1 litre bottle and make sure I fill it up twice, then have a few black coffees to make up the extra. When I did the diet last time I managed to drink loads, but the routine of it fizzled out when I came off it and I'm back to struggling with it. I just find it such...
  211. emmapetty

    Week 1 Result! :)

    :party0011::party0011::party0011::party0011::party0011::party0011: Wow - that is a fantastic loss hun :party0019: Well done, I bet you are absolutely chuffed to bits, and so you should be! Here's to another successful week and another good loss
  212. emmapetty

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    Great thread idea! :D I'm Emma, 26 years old with 6 stone to loose. My signature explains my journey of CD. Like you Kel, CD is the only diet that works for me. I find that I need a complete break from food otherwise that 'treat' is always ok for me to have :d'oh: Sadly the scales don't agree...
  213. emmapetty

    water!

    Struggling! So far had 1 litre of water and 2 mugs of black coffee. I'm hoping that this evening I can sit and watch the soaps while sipping... Not hungry though which is a bonus, but can feel the headache, so will be taking paracetamol very soon! I didn't struggle with the water last time...
  214. emmapetty

    When is your weigh in day?

    My weigh in day is currently on a Saturday (although it will vary as sometimes we go away visiting family at the weekends). I just wondered when everyones weigh in day is so that we can spur each other on and nosey into each others losses?! :p
  215. emmapetty

    PLEASE HELP!!!!!

    If possible have a nice long soak in the bath and have a bit of pampering, bubbles, lotion, paint your nails and have a kip! I used to find on hungry days I'd feel so much better if I pampered myself by treating my body to other luxuries other than food :)
  216. emmapetty

    chewing gum?

    Yes! I used to chew on gum all day long (mainly because I suffered with bad breathe occassionaly during CD. Although, I will warn you that a lot of CDC's are against it as the chewing can often send little messages to your brain that food is on it's way and make you more hungry. It didn't with...
  217. emmapetty

    100% for next 30 days

    Ooh defo count me in hun! trisha 0/30 emmapetty 0/30
  218. emmapetty

    Just dont do it!!!

    I'm in the same boat as you hun, we'll get through this together! We know the drill as we have done it before, so know what to expect may help the process a little easier. Let's get through the difficult stage of getting into ketosis then we'll be laughing every week at our weight losses :)...
  219. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Well yesterday wasn't so bad...I tried to keep myself occupied with house work, then at 3pm I was a little wobbly so sat down with my 2nd shake. I was up in the night (1.30am) to see to my little man and after settling him and crawling back to bed it took me a good 2 hours to get back off...
  220. emmapetty

    Mixing the Shakes

    I used to always mix vanilla shake with coffee - it was like having a skinny latte! x
  221. emmapetty

    day 2 headache but think im in the pink

    ooh what a great motivator! You will def be able to shed a stone by the end of mya if you stick at it! I have a 50th at the end of July, so hoping for 3 stone by then!
  222. emmapetty

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Re-start began 1.05.11 Day one Had my first shake today. I was very intrigued to try the maple and pecan porridge as I remember loving the original and apple and cinnamon last time. I loved it! It still had the same 'chemically cd' taste that I became accustomed to! Doing ok with the...
  223. emmapetty

    May Challenge! (All welcome to join!)

    Defo count me in on this one! Beckia - 20lbs - 0lbs lost - 20lbs to go Emma1904 - 14lbs - 0 lbs lost - 14 lbs to go PinkMantha - 14lbs by 26th may - Partygirl no.1 21lbs (although may be more after I jump on the scales d'oh!) tinkerbellsmum-14lbs Toptooty 14lbs Veve - 14lbs emmapetty - 14lbs...
  224. emmapetty

    I'm re-starting tomorrow

    Hi everyone! At last I am jumping back on the CD wagon tomorrow and I can't wait for the weight to start dropping off again, and for the feeling of health and energy to be upon me! I've had a real tough week with family poo-pooing my plans to re-start "that diet" again. When I was just 1...
  225. emmapetty

    advice re: diabetes

    Hi all, Hope everyone is well and dropping those lbs ;) Ive just had a very lengthly conversation with my Mum who has been very upset over a real grilling from her Dr this morning over her weight. She has many health issues that are all related to her being overweight. Anyway, I have been...
  226. emmapetty

    Let's try this again shall we?

    Best of luck to both of you! I'm in a similar situation. I began CD back in 2009 to attempt to loose 11 stone. I managed to loose over 8 stone in 12 months (could have done it a lot quicker, but like yourself I caved many times, some planned cheats, others not! I had every intention of...
  227. emmapetty

    Anything new?

    Just wondering whether there are any new changes to cd since I stopped a year ago? Any new flavours, or am I wishful thinking?! Hugs x x x
  228. emmapetty

    Hi everyone - I'm coming back!

    Hi everyone! A big hello to everyone who is still here from when I was last doing CD and a big hello to anyone who has joined since I left! :D Well as promised when I announced the safe arrival of Elliot, I have attached some pics of my little man :) I have made an appointment with my...
  229. emmapetty

    muller fruit corner & muller rice

    Hi All, I signed up to SW yesterday evening and today is day 1 of my weightloss journey. I have a couple of muller fruit corners left in my fridge and 1 muller rice apple flavour - i'm someone who does not like to waste food, so would like to use them over the next few days as syns before I...
  230. emmapetty

    newbie question

    oh great thanks hun. I'll prob come on quite a bit, i've not done SW before so it's completely new to me!
  231. emmapetty

    newbie with a question!

    Hi all, I did the cambridge diet last year, before falling pregnant! I've now had my baby, but with breastfeeding i am doing a food diet and was advised SW by GP today. So I am going this evening to join :D I was wondering whether anyone could shed light on something...I know when joining as...
  232. emmapetty

    newbie question

    Hi all, I did the cambridge diet last year, before falling pregnant! I've now had my baby, but with breastfeeding i am doing a food diet and was advised SW by GP today. So I am going this evening to join :D I was wondering whether anyone could shed light on something...I know when joining as...
  233. emmapetty

    Hello all! I have news!

    Awww thanks for all your lovely messages everyone :hugs: So lovely to see some of you are still here - sumayyah, ellietoobig and Mrs Taurus. I hope you are all well and achieving your goals :) Jennifer - I don't think I did keep a diary tbh - but I can't remember either! I wasn't always...
  234. emmapetty

    Hello all! I have news!

    Thanks everyone for your kind words :) Once my family and my hubbies family disappear I will find time to post some pictures for you all to see - CD babies really are delightful :) hehe! Lovely to hear from some of my previous pals on here - Charley & CurlyWurly are names I haven't...
  235. emmapetty

    Hello all! I have news!

    Hi everyone :wavey: Some of you may remember me from last year. I had been on the cambridge diet for a good long while, successfully loosing 8 stone :D I had 1.5 stone remaining to loose when I began to feel unwell. Convinced I had flu, my symptoms didn't go away and I learnt I was...
  236. emmapetty

    Weight Watchers while pregnant???

    Thanks Irene! I'll visit my GP and see what she advises :)
  237. emmapetty

    Weight Watchers while pregnant???

    Hi all :) About me: I'm not new to weight watchers (or any diet for that matter! :giggle:) - i lost a few stone back in my teens with WW. During adulthood my weight became heavier and heavier, so I took the plunge and did a meal replacement diet (Cambridge) loosing 8 stone :D But was still...
  238. emmapetty

    2 stone away from goal...

    and have had to stop CD because I'm pregnant!!! :D:D:D Until I found out I have been out buying clothes for my new figure, looks like i'll have to do some returns! I'm waiting to hear from the hospital for a 'dating scan' where they will measure the baby to determine it's age and give me a...
  239. emmapetty

    sweeteners & Veg stock....

    Boullion - I have this (it's cheaper than the cd golden vegetable!) and my CDC has always informed me that it is ok to have. It doesn't effect my losses at all, but again everyone is different. Maybe try it out for a week and decide whether you can/can't have it. I also have tablet sweetners...
  240. emmapetty

    Twinings - Nettle and Sweet Fennel Tea

    Is this allowed? :confused: http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/Images/ExternalImages/ProductsDetailed/46/106346.jpg The picture on the front of what looks like a flower is stopping me having it incase it knocks me out of ketosis! Help is much appreciated. Hugs x
  241. emmapetty

    Eastenders - who do you think killed Archie?

    :wave_cry: Bye bye Bradley! Oh I really will miss Bradders. What a sad ending to the 'Stacey and Bradley back together' storyline. I'm really quite upset about it :cry::cry::cry: I think Stacey did tell him that she had done it in the bedroom. Otherwise why would Bradley shout to Stacey to...
  242. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    :8855:It certainly was hun! :giggle:
  243. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    True, but i'd have been here all day if I was going to PM everyone! I just felt it was easier to start a goodbye thread. I didn't think I had to give an explanation as to why I am leaving anyway :confused: Didn't know I had to give written notice!!! LOL ;)
  244. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    Fair enough Sbridge ;) Saying that, what you and others are 'construing' of the situation is not correct! I didn't think you were being rude, just mis-informed. :)
  245. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    What's new?! :8855: I'd have left months ago if it was about disagreements hun. Rest assured I'm leaving for my own reasons. If I cared to share my reasons I would have done at the start. All I am doing is wishing you all the very best and politely saying goodbye. Last time I stopped posting I...
  246. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    Who said it was because of someone else? :confused: Not me. Draw into it what you will :sigh:
  247. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    Long story! I'm ok though. As they say sh*t happens! I'm sure when I get to goal I will post and let you all know, along with some pictures ;) Thanks for the good luck wishes, I hope everything works out for you too hun :hug99:
  248. emmapetty

    Bye bye x

    Hi Everyone, I want to wish you all the very best of luck in your CD journey's. Thank you for your support since I have been posting on here, it has been very much appreciated and won't be forgotten ;) Although I wont be posting anymore, I will definately be continuing with CD and hoping to...
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