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A friend of mine starting SS+ tommorrow. She has purchased her stuff from her CDC including bars.. When I did SS I was under the impression bars were a no no until 2 weeks in to SS. Is it different with SS+?

Both me and hubby are doing SS. I've been back on a week today and my Ketostix is showing pink great! ;) My hubby, who has been on SS for 4 weeks has already lost 1 1/2 stone in 3 weeks yet no matter what time of the day or night he pee's on a stick - it NEVER changes colour. First thing...

Bloody well done you!!

:) having not so long ago posted about re-starting the CD whilst breastfeeding... I did listen, canned the idea and got ack to doing what I was doing :) My daughter is now off the breast and breastmilk. Started her on some solids (well slops lol) and she is on Formula feeds. So. No...

Still waiting for my prize!!

Thank you Linda. Will what I posted prior be ok?

Well............ and never let it be said I never listen, I have decided the following. Going to have a shake for breakfast, fruit for lunch and low fat for tea. In frank honesty, I was a bit taken aback at the replies, it is nice so many did 'lecture', guess I did need it, however by the...

Ah, the lectures I was so desperate to avoid :) I fully appreciate what you are ALL saying, truly and honestly I do. And I will listen. However. Having researched the ONLY advice as to why the guidlines state no SS whilst breastfeeding is the extra calories needed. No where does it...

*** Re-posting on this forum as 17 views on other but no-one has replied...? *** Great! That got your attention :) Having researched prior to, I have started back on the Cambridge Diet today and I am SS. I researched as I am still breastfeeding and my Daughter is 9 weeks old. Please I am not...

Great! That got your attention :) Having researched prior to, I have started back on the Cambridge Diet today and I am SS. I researched as I am still breastfeeding and my Daughter is 9 weeks old. Please I am not after a lecture or I shouldnt be doing this that or the other :) What Iwould...

My weekly +/- on my signature. Due to re-start SS in the next week or so! x

Bit late but non the less! Had my daughter on 25th Jan 2008. We called her MARLEY HEAVEN XIXI (pronounced CC) and she is a darling! Cant believe she is 5 weeks already! Am ITCHING to get back on CD - however wont be as I am breast feeding at the moment. Think I gained 3st, which is the...

***** URGENT URGENT URGENT ***** THIS THREAD IS NOW SUNJECT TO A SPONSORED NO POST FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. AS NOTIFICATION OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTED BY ME - I DO BELIEVE IT WILL MAKE ME THE LAST POSTER AND INDEED WINNER. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICPATED!

Post CD due to pregnancy lol! Now 17 1/2 weeks pregnant. Been off CD for 8 weeks and gained a stone - which I personally dont feel bad about - AT ALL!! lol Tracy xx

Just to add, the BEST steak we had whilst we were there was at a place called SMOKEY BONES, nearest one just on the entrance to the Florida Mall. We did this place twice as the food was so good. And if you like your puddings -- you'll be in supersized HEAVEN!! We stay in a villa just up the...

Mike... are you still regretting it? If you knew THEN what you know now, would you have still had the op? Very inspirational posts :)

Just going to rest my weary PREGNANT self jussssssssssst here. Naturally it would be SO RUDE to get me to shift from this, the last posting, so I think that would make me AND MY UNBORN winners. Thank you. Thank you all! xx

FeeTee, hi! Mini just emailed me about your post. Welcome to the same boat lol! I was actually doing Cambridge. Lost extremely successfully - and obviously become very fertile! I have been in your blind panic situation - trust me! And also trust me, as much as it is against the grain...

All the best! Really looking forward to another warts and all surgery blog, from a woman's perspective! Wishing you as pain-a-free recovery as possible TT x

Took myself back off to the gym today. Not been since I discovered I was pregnant at 9 weeks. Felt now I was over the crucial 12 weeks stage (now 14 weeks) and sickness is over and done with, was feeling much livelier in myself of a morning (dead on my bum come the evening mind lol) So. The...

Happy 10 year anniversary to you and Jo today Mike xx

Bridal sizes are PANTS! You'd think -- on a girls most special day they would 'vanity size' - sadly Bridal sizes come up at LEAST 2 sizes smaller and even more with some designers. I bought a Maggie Sottero dress from Ebay - size 18. 12 months to slim into it. Was NEVER gonna happen. The...

Mushrooms are fine on AAMW x

Hi Sarah, as the others have said previously - honestly there 'seem' to be only 2 sorts of Americans, from one extreme to the other. The thin ones and the absolutely enormous ones. When I was there in November at my heaviest of 21st 7lbs I did not feel out of place. I fitted on the rides, and...

Chin up Mucker xx

I had a tooth out 3 weeks ago whilst still on SS. The dentist assistant used to be a CDC. As I was 'nervous' I hadn't eaten and they made me have a glucose drink (assume it was just some squash) to keep my blood sugar (so they said) stable. The advice I was given was not on an empty stomach...

Sorry to hear the news. Out of curiosity - Was the Cambridge not working for your friend and she felt she needed a boost? Hope she gets better QUICKLY!! x

Can anyone either on here or privately, tell me if I can still do the CD whilst being pregnant? I am NOT wanting to SS or infact do the 790/100 etc. I am missing the discipline and no brainer of the diet, ie have a shake. Nothing to think about apart from which flavour. I would like to...

Can I just thank everyone for their extremely kind messages. God I am feeling SICK AS A PIG lmao! Think next to the Cambridge - pregnancy is up there on a par weightloss wise - cant stomach or face anything! What is REALLY cute is the fact I feel so queasy in the morning, and after hubby has...

I'm 9 weeks pregnant! Have been to the hospital again today for a scan. It seems I had been expecting twins - but have miscarried one (hence the 4 week bleed) but there on the screen was a tiny baby, heart beat and everything. Am shocked (boy am I SHOCKED) but am so so pleased, have a grin ear...

For those who have read my various other '..ill..' posts. Blood tests came back negative. The pregnancy test as positive. HOWEVER, I have been bleeding for the last 4 weeks. Was admitted to hospital earlier and have to go back for a scan tomorrow to ascertain if I am pregnant / have...

Hi :) Had blood tests on Wednesday, results will be in next week. Just feeling drained, no energy and constantly feeling queasy. Didnt help this morning when I had to go into Hospital to have a tooth extracted - lovely start to the weekend! Thank you for your post, will let you know how I...

Tsk ... laughing! Give you an inch and you want a mile lol! As you already know, you cheeky devil.... Booze is a MEGA HUGE ABSOLUTE CATEGORICAL NO NO.. Nice try..

Hi Thin Lizzy. I have been ill for the past 2 weeks, and just waiting on results of blood tests. This is only MY experience (as everyone is different) for the past few days ALL I have eaten is a small bowl of porridge (made with milk) and 2 slices of wholewheat dry toast. Whne the queasiness...

WOW. Just to echo all the other sentiments. Well written. Graphic. True. Honest. For sure it has made me think. Hard. I have had 2 c-sections and the pain from those were horrendous. Will keep reading with interest on your progress and be very interesting to see how you feel in a 6...

Personally Hercules, woprse that can happen is you bloody enjoy them. Not like you will be eating them all day everyday, and as long as you moderate the rest of the days intake and take on yoiur fluids -- i;d enjoy.

SOoo looking forward to this too xx

Glad your ok. Take it easy and do as you are told :)

No words of advice - just couldnt read your post and not send you (((((((((( hugs )))))))))))) xx

Never in my life have I felt as ill as I have for the last 2 weeks. Blood tests tomorrow. Have had a bad weekend. Between bouts of queasiness have not managed my 3 packs or 2L of water. Yesterday I had a soup in the morning and that was all. Maybe 2 pints of fluids. I just couldnt...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Cant wait to read the blow by blow account with pics. Take care Mike Tracy x

As you might (or might not..) have read in previous posts, I have been battling some sort of illness this week. Have been to quacks etc and go for blood tests on Wednesday. I have a constant feeling of queasiness and have struggled to take all my packs and water this week, but have done...

Good luck! My CDC only does 2 weeks worth at a time - but then she does over 100 mile round trio so it doesnt bother me xx

Oh WELL done SFB!! Cant wait for the link to work!! xx

Had to go for the dreaded 'smear' this morning and the nurse commented on how pale I was. She saw notes from the doctor earlier in the week, which made me chuckle as the Doc had recorded a 10st loss in 5 weeks (does it look like i've had major surgery pmsl!) instead of the 5st in 10 weeks, so...

Ah thanks! Thought it was yesterday bless. Look forward to reading it all went :) x

Has anyone heard how Mikes TT went yesterday? (or is there a thread I have missed........?) TT xx

Hi Minime... Roast beef, regardless of how lean, is not permitted on AAMW. If you need to 'eat' would strongly suggest chicken breast (no skin) which will keep you in ketosis. Shouldnt worry about a few days before AAMW, to be honest had chicken breast and veg a few times this week, and its...

Back from the Quacks.. And she didnt slam CD - in fact she was rather impressed at the weightloss in such a short time. My blood pressure is low (probably why I keep going dizzy) and I am having full bloods and glucose tests done next week. Whilst she cant diagnose from my general 'how I am...

Hi Misdee, just to echo the sentiments of others. If your head isnt in the right place at the moment you will struggle. Go have your 2 weeks or 4 week or 6 weeks away from the diet, and come back when you are focused and ready. good luck ! x

Can you elaborate for the un-initiated please??

Thank you. Have no intention of coming off CD. Its highly addictive. Just narked (or maybe the problem is me GOING with pre-conceived ideas?) that without possibly doing any investigative tests they will be quick to point the finger and blame CD. People have commented on how pale I look -...

Have been feeling off it for over a week now. Dizzy spells. Constant feeling of nausea :jelous: when I eat / drink or even at the thought of eating and drinking. Not quite managed my minimum water intake over the weekend (wasnt far off it) but I have to say I feel lousy. In truth should...

Hi Sam. The easiest part of your journey has now begun - you found Minimins! This site will see you through. Its a godsend. Xx

*laughing* at this thread lolol. Just out of interest seeing as this has been bumped, (maybe to others too) Chicken Breast - cooked HOW? So long as it doesnt have the skin does it matter how its been cooked? Could it be a slice from the Sunday Roast? Can it be from a supermarket...

Ps.. Sorry just read what weight you are now... rides and stuff should be a doddle for you. I was 21 1/2 st (think a stone of that was gained there Ooops!)

Hi Frumpster, and welcome back :) I came back from Florida in December and to be honest it was a waste of a holiday for me. Felt paranoid about being able to fit on the rides. This has been my incentive to loose the weight for when we go back November 2008. Given the expense of this type...

I think if you persist with the diet and introduce exercise, you are young enough to make a difference as your skin will still have elasticity. My 'belly apron' has shrunk, but at 39, the only way it will ever go is through surgery, which I will have when I have sustained my goal weight for a...

Indulge me, lol... CHWP?? Not sure who they are or what they are, but my book says 3oz and i'm quite happy and content to keep it at 3oz, has worked for many years i'm guessing. See, why fix something that isnt broke? and after all 1oz can make a whole load of difference :) TT - the 1oz...

Oh no idea then Fuzzy - just cut and pasted the AAMW from the Official Cambridge page, maybe that, ot the books are wrong? Did 3oz on my AAMW xx

Yeah you can. My 1st AAMW I used my Turkey quota, diced small and then skewered onto kebab sticks with mushrooms x Add-a-Meal The 'Add a Meal' menu is used as a natural break after four weeks on Sole Source, and is also the first part of the stabilisation process once target weight is...

Sounds Yummy! You can use mushrooms on AAMW too x

Hello Blue chick and welcome !! xx

Have been feeling really queasy the past few days. I drink water I feel sick. I have a shake/bar/tetra I feel sick. The thought of eating or drinking makes me feel sick. Its 10.35am and to press nothing has passed my lips today as I am sure I would physically throw up (and have to...

Hi Sophie. I have been SS for 10 weeks and lost 5 stones in that time.

Awww god bless your Frumpster. Have to say had to have some pics done at the weekend for my passport (a) cos I am now married and (b) it expires next month. OMG, now see I know passport pics are an external source for pisstaking - but even I had to comment on teh fact I look younger now at 39...

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments. Bagpuss when we finally get any sun (non here on East Coast as yet grrrrrr!) have no bother wearing a strappy top. My arms dont bother me. To be fair my arms not too bad as I had been at the gym 4 months before starting CD and have continued on a...

Mine are same as yours Joolz - completely gone by the wayside. Not at all as regulr as they were pre-CD, in FACT have only hade one '..real..' one since I started CD and that was VERY late.

Have so far managed 5st in 10 weeks. Another 5 stone at least to go. Going to be brave and post the pre- CD pics and ones taken at the weekend. Am not really sullen looking (just trying to keep facial expressions teh same and guess at 21st 7lbs that was reflected in the expression! lol)...

10 weeks in on CD SS Hopefully (fingers crossed!) There should be some pictures attached to this thread. These are my 10 week pictures hopefully showing the 5 stome weight loss I have done in that time. Not really sullen looking, just trying to keep expressions and things the same! TT x

Hi princess - think a CDC will be along to confirm that NO, ONION is off limits xx

Hey theories are there to be tested sweetcheeks! And if it works for you then GOOD!! And why shouldnt you be here? think your th eonly one on these boards to succomb to booze and food? HELL COURSE NOT! We'll allbe here for you - just note i cant do the sick thing so you're on your own if...

Dont see any failings Misdee -- just see a HUMAN BEING. Hope you have some paracetamol for the hangover xx hugs xx

Hey Bagpuss - well done! Please get Hubby to take a pic of you in the dress behind some NY backdrop so we can all be further inspired. Have a great trip. So, no nice weather Wiltshire, Norfolk or Lincolnshire -- WHERE IS THE SUMMER??

The **** for some reason (it did that automatically??) wasnt a bad word it was 'shut' just in case anyone wondered xx

GRRRRrrrr well I think you should ALL **** up lol! HEAT??! Sun?? Nice weather? WHERE?! I swer its what., 11th June, and I still have my CH on. Its been AWFUL! Fathers Day last year we spent the day getting fried on the beach. This year if it carries on be lucky to wear a t-shirt without...

Lol - Welcome to the wonderful world of CD Emma! It is quite normal. Grin and bear it and remember ".. its p*ssing the pounds.." xx

Way to go xx

Had my 9th weigh in today. Another 7lbs gone. I started CD on the Wednesday before Good Friday. Weighing in at 21st 7lbs - today I weigh in at 16st 9lbs. 2lbs off 5stone. Its madness. I have gone past feeling elated over these losses and I am started to notice the new me. The inside...

Thoughst are with you Clucks -- have been there xx

I must admit, I would not have a bar on its own. I have my breaksfast shake, sup myself through 2L of water at work, then have a bar or a shake, bar or a tetra then together. The bars are LUSH, justwish they did a savory one, or one without the chocolate as an alternative xx

Hey Betsy, we all get peaks and troughs, thing is to not get down about it. If you didnt weight every week, and only once a month, you would get a truer reading. As Mike says, stick that chim ut in determination, as teh Cambridge does what it says on the packs - stick to and and the weight...

Hey you .. keep it up! THink a trip to the arcade for you is in order. Will keep your mind off food - and you can rightly reclaim some of the titles you've lost lol! When I first started your face was on nearly ALL the Arcade home page. Go reclaim your crowns xx

Now, no idea if this is RIGHT or WRONG - but, my CDC told me a few weeks ago, Cambridge had, at last, gone public and admitted they also produced the LL product? Reading through the boards - people who swap from LL to CD do so 1) the financial cost and 2) the variety of flavours, bars and 3)...

Hey Ash, weight loss should (as people advise) be taken as a collective over 4 weeks to give you a true loss. I admit I weigh every week and have been disapointed with a 2lb loss - then estatic with an 8lb the week after. Chin up. It does work xx honest xx

Think the official line om the water flavourings is 1 teaspoon per day. Am sure you can add pepper to the veg one. Hopefully a CDC will be along to confirm / advise shortly x

Hey GD day one over and only another 6 til your 1st week! It does get easier and you will think less and less about food as time goes on, will help when ketosis kicks in too! Well done and keep it up xx

I am note rude - but I will fight my corner. As you did, I say as I see.

WELL DONE!! Totally mad diet which totally works! Pleased you're happier with the 790 too XX

Maybe you should go back and read ALL the postings Size 14 and not be so aggressive without reading all the points made and answered. I am not in competition with anyone on this site. I am loosing weight for me - my way. If you want to cheat and boadt you're only 2lbs behind thats entirely...

Hi Sim - see you've just prompted me into ANOTHER worry. As an asthmatic - am wondering what's gonna to happen should I need steroids again :( Steroid as you know, are evil little things but a necessity at times.

Thanks you xx it was never meant to be an offensive post. Am pleased you've changed you're angry Icon too Miss R. The lady from the programme you mention is Anna. She is still with Tony Martin. She has a few websites MSBBW.COM ~ Bottom Heavy Beauty! also www.myspace.com/anna_msbbw My own...

Miss R. I totally agree. I have only ever been called FAT in a degrotitory way. The fact I was shouted by 4 blokes in a car as I walked down the street which then had the knock on effect which stopped me going out. Stopped me hanging out washing in my own back garden. I figure but hey I am...

WOAH woah woah... Firstly this post was NOT about my own achievements - if my writen word has come across as that then I apologise! It was not about my own resolve either and I most certainly would NEVER critise ANYONE. I have only been on CD for 6 weeks and yes - in that SHORT time I...

Certainly not talking down to anybody. Just intrigued why people cheat. We are all humans and the point I was trying to get across was to question and remember what drove us to CD in the first place and why that resolve weakens part way through. Why are people offended by the word FAT. At...

Hey Sweeti - its mad isnt it lol! Well done!! xx

Am intrigued. Have been doing this crazy diet for 6 weeks and 1 day and, having read and been so inspired by Mike's (Icemoose) blog, had not had anything pass my lips which shouldnt have. Strictly CD product plus the AAMW allowance. There have been temptations of course. There have been...

They say there is 2" in difference between each dress size. Below are the 'official' EVANS measurements for dress sizes. 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38½ 41 44 46½ 49 50 51 Just out of curiosity - do you conform to the above or not...

Check you out!!! xx

DAMN! Was I the ONLY one who came onto this thread thinking we had a *NEW* CD flavoured bar.....?? hehehe xx

Hey 5st2loose, easy in hindsight but get insurance, this just shows the things which can happen accidently :( Imagine if it was something worse like a burst pipe or the likes. Most insurance companies allow you to pay in installments (granted they charge you extra for the privilage) I pay £298...

Well done Bindi xx

Hey and welcome on board! xx

Just to add -- Personally I wouldnt waste your money. There is no incentive to use home exercise equipment - regardless of HOW much you will protest now and say you'll use it. Maybe for a week or two. I would spend the money on a gym membership. More incentive to get out the house, more...

Can I just say to EVERYONE who has posted pictures on here - you are ALL so inspirational. It is such an incentive to see this crazy diet does exactly what its asys on the packet, and you are all proof. I hope to be amongst you all later in the year and in turn, hope I can be as...

No idea who you are Kelly - but WELCOME HOME CHICK!! xx

LOOK AWAY!! A churro is a fried-dough pastry-based snack usually covered in Cinnamon. They are DIVINE!!!! and am sure hugely calorific :)

Well I hold my hands up and admit, whilst I never over indulged in States last year (Only made the mistake once of ordering a starter, main AND pudding and most of it was left!), I have every intention of enjoying myself when we go next year. (a huge ambition to loose the weight NOW and be able...

Way to go Emma !! xx

Hee hee - you gotta laugh aint you! Just think girls and gals - each time you go to the loo You're PISSING THE POUNDS (excuse the crudeness!) or WEEING FOR WEIGHTLOSS! Keep that in mind and you'll be more than happy to make each trip especially come your next weigh in! xx Key is to plan...

But the buring question is Mike.... did you EAT all of your breakfast fayre..?? TT xx

Hey - check out earlier thread http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/15105-week-5-made-aam.html xx

Hang in in there Amanda.. weekends are notoriously HARD! I promise it does get better xx

Is Tuna classed as a 'white' fish? Thought it was classed as an oily fish? Any CDC about? xx

Good Luck Ice! Will be following this thread with interest as there is no doubt I will need one - NHS or Private. Jealous as hell you;ve been in Florida again :( Hope you had a brilliant time - then again you were in Florida so goes without saying xx

Glad I wasnt the only one who missed it! Jazzy your post made me cry. What a journey. Please post some pics xx

Hi BMTLM. I gym 3 times a week (down from 5 to compensate the VLCD) I got my programme changed on Tuesday as I physically couldnt do the programme I was on Pre-CD, which was pure fat burning. Your trainer covering his arse re: the extra protein thing. Put it down to an ignorance of the CD...

From a personal point - can I just lodge my DISGUST for the Banana tetra's. Devils bile! I live banana's, and even the banana shakes - but jeeeeze the tetra was rank! The chocolate ones are GORGEOUS! Keep in the fridge, takes longer to drink. Had a frozen one last night - in a bowl, with a...

What I did too Trina, after I had bought some Cod, Haddock and Turkey, was to weigh them into the correct amounts and cling film them and whack them in the freezer. Easier to be prepared than to do it ad hock so to speak. Would leave defrost the Turkey the night before and in the morning...

Hi Trina. I posted asjing same some weeks ago and got no response! However, tonight is my last meal on my AAMW. During the week I have had turkey coated in spices, diced really small and skewered them with mushrooms. I have had cottage cheese on a bed on rocket with diced cucumber and celery...

Bunny - OMG you look bloody AMAZING! What a difference in such a short time! I bet you're still in a head twist. Would love to look like that in a pair of jeans! Well done xx

Awww Lucie you must be thrilled! Hope you settle in well xx

Hi! Finish week 5 tommorrow (AAMW) and have not cheated once. I guess its all down to PERSONAL choice. I set myself a goal back in January and that was to loose 10 stone by November 2008. 3 stone down and 7 to go and still as focused now. If you get inventive with your packs really no need...

well done you !! xx keep it up

Week 1 was 17lb loss Week 2 was 15lb loss Week 3 was 2lb loss Week 4 was 8lb loss 3 stone in 4 weeks. Female. SS. 2 1/4L Water a day plus the odd peppermint tea x

Thanks guys - just so thankful I can swap these things :) xx

Hey Broad, a bit off topic but how much weight did your friend loose? How long ago? And is she getting a private or NHS TT? Really interested as its something I will have to get done when I get to goal, without question.

Can any CDCS advise if they operate a swapping policy?! I ordered banana and chocolate tetras. Have a banana one last night and gagged. It was truely foul. Before I make a nit of myself with my CDC, just wondered if there was a rule about swapping? Is it the done thing or am I now lumped...

I think BEFORE you stop anything you should either phone CDHQ yourself to verify, or get your CDC to do so. There is a thread on here called DOCTORS, started by a GP. Maybe you could find the poster and ask her opinion. It would be an awful shame to just stop IF, and its only an IF -- your...

Aww Butterfly, not sure what to advise (COLEY WHERE ARE YOU LOL) To be fair the Tomato is rank. The chicken and mushroom is ok, as is the vegitable. The Chocolate tetra is really really nice. What flavours have you got? Did you get a good mix? Am sure you will get some pretty sound...

Hi Joey, girl after my own heart using the word TWAT. SOmetimes its the only word which will do! Just to echo what others have previously posted really. That said many many years ago 4 lads in a car shouted something out the window to me as they drove past and it affected my confidence badly...

No secret Lucie. Cambridge Diet. Does what it says on the packs :) Stick to it, believe in it and it happens. xx

Alan. Inspirational. Thank you x

Thanks Kangy - am rather chuffed xx

What a change! Thank you for sharing! xx

Hi Redann, extar pack should be fine. Have done that myself when the water hasnt shut up the hunger. Have you tried mix-a-mousse or making a muffin out of a pack? Think the key is to fool your head. A muffin is solid, and therefore (well for me) I fooled my head into thinking it was actual...

Toffee and walnut as a cold shake is LUSH.

I have the Cappchino hot, as I do the chocolate. Both rather palletable. Wonder if its because I have a sporodic sense of taste smell since I had an op on my nose in Jan 2006. I might just be deluded lolol! tell you what did make me heave this morning -- Toffee and walnut made into...

I had a 2lb loss last week and felt completly demoralised. 8lbs this week. Guess we are all different. Dont give though :) given you are coming off the diet for your hols - look at it CDC's look away from the screen NOW..... as an extra lb worth of doing what you please...

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What a really heartwarming post Tracey xx I am determined not to be fat at 40 (Jan 2008) xx

Excellent news kangy! Well done xx

Stay with me on this one, bit of a story! Well, obviously being a FAT bird - figures (naturally) are not my forte! However, seems not the young instructors one at my gym either who gave me a duff weigh in result on week 2! I started the diet at 21st 7lbs. Week 4 weigh in today - 18st...

Hey Maybe - 5lbs is a blinking good start. Just think if you did that for the next 4 weeks - thats 20lb! Chin up Xx

In the event of... THRUSH is there any literature which states any no no over the oral pill? I know it seems sometimes people ask such questions which might seem to be takinh things to extremes -- but always good to know, especially given Ketosis such a sensitive soul! ;) xx

Hey Mandi - even if the scales and tape measure arnt good to you THIS week with the bloating and retention -- imagine how you feel the time AFTER when its a bigger weight and inch loss when your body has returned to normal xx

AND.. they say blodd is thicker than water - so tha OBVIOUSLY weighs more too (clutching at straws lololol) Oh well -- time will tell! Hope your exams went ok yesterday, and again many thanks for the info you PM'd, much appreciated xx

Hey Shanee, pull up a chair and make yourself at home! You will find an abudance of information, ideas, help and support as well as having a good laugh along the way! TT xx ps -- your English is probably better than our Finnish (and indeed OUR English! ) So please never apologise for it) xx

Miss a period when they first started SS CD? Its only (how bad is this... lol) as my face has erupted in what appears to be the bubonic plague pre-period spots (thank god i'm not going out socially to an event where they charge per head - would have to remortgage to get in!!!) I have...

Way to go Peachy! xx

My Husk came yesterday so I had '..Porridge..' for my tea! VERY satisfying and mentally filling too! Xx

Hey Kitten. When you walk into a clothes shop, and you see something you like -- do you think "..hell, I weigh XXX amount so its not going to fit..' NO! You dont buy clothes by the number it tells you on the scales. Loosing inches is fabulous and thats what will get you into those clothes...

Accessorise, Accessorise, Accessorise xx

Check YOU out!! xx

AND just to add.... Wedding dress sizes ARE NOT the same as normal dress sizes! PLEASE dont feel bad if you are a size 12 but end up with a (traditional) dress 14 /16! Think its bloody potty myself. You get the High Street chains '..vanity..' sizing clothes (A pair of Size 16 jeans but...

hey JoJo if you cant find any - have no fear, maybe you (and the rest of us..) can start a side line in stripping paint with the flick of a tongue! The whole '..breath..' issue rank aint it!! xx

Could it be the fact you have lost weight and its no longer compressing your spine?

Hey the 2 waiting-to-be-marrieds. I got married on 30th September 2006. Today is April 30th 2007 and to date I have STILL not choosen my wedding pictures.. cant bear to do it. Take heed. If you are loosing FOR your day then DO it, cos I can promise you faithfully if you dont, you will...

Hi Claire. You're not talking about a traditional dress are you with 14 weeks to the wedding? Personally I wouldnt want the responsibility of advising what you should do - however remember : Dresses are always easier to take IN than to let out... My own cautionary tale... I bought my dream...

Vicster.. and just how proud are you! What an amazing transformation. Cant wait to see you at goal! Well done and thank you so much for posting - its always nice to see the success of others Xx

Ahhh BUT when you balance the amount you NOW use for weeing againt the amount you DONT use cos you only poo every 3 days IF you're lucky...... hahahahahaha XX

Way to go Nat xx

Just to also agree with the sentiment! Although this site takes toooooo much of my time up, the titbits of information, the support and encouragement is superb! Xx

Am sorry but I have found this site and the people who frequent it nothing more than courteous, most helpful, extremely supportive and knowledgable on ALL matters, be it a question about Ketosis for the 100th time, or when someone has fallen spectaually off the wagon. Noticed only this evening...

Well done LMM xxx

Way to go! keep up the stonking work! xx

Week 3. 3rd weigh in. 2 lbs........... 2lbs?! Ok I know based on my huge weight loss so far in such a short space of time, and the fact your can loose 1st a month it would put me best part of 2 1/2 months ahead of myself... but tell my head that. SOoooo gutted. My knee jerk reaction...

CD should do a cross-marketing campaign and team up with tena Lady!! xx

Hey Miss. You have already dropped 36.6 lbs so you know it CAN be done. Why did you start this journey in the first place? Remember... I have (HAD...) 10 stone to loose. VERY daunting - but I gave myself 18 months to do it and I take half a stone at a time. 7lbs. Nothing is it, and they...

Apologies for being crude, but I always think of a trip to the loo as 'pissing the pounds' or 'weeing for weightloss', never seems such a chore then :) xx

Correct me if i'm wrong -- but the only reason CD dont encourage chewing gum is purely for the fact it makes your stomach think food is on the way?

Apart from (Personally) the Thai Chilli I find all the shakes most palletable. Not a huge fan of the Spicy tomato in looks or taste, but I still drink them. The butterscotch mixed with the mousse powder is very angel delightish. Guess its all down the personal tastes. I have a hot...

And just asked for AAMW sticky - was hoping people would post their recipes - want to see how inventive it gets as I do my first AAM in 2 weeks and want to be prepared :) heres hoping.... xxx

Not sure on the first 3, but Mushrooms deffo on the menu for AAM XX

Thanks Nicole - had seen that thread but what I was after is meal suggestions. I know what we CAN have - was just curious as to how inventive people were WITH the 'meal' (loose term given the quantities lol). So if anyone has any 'recipes' would still be appreciated, as was your kind reply...

Still another 2 weeks to go, but as the portions are so small, it would be helpful to have a reference to what others have done on their AAMW? (I was thinking of just adding to a soup and whizzing!) but as I will be on SS & AAM week til probably best part of the rest of the year - would be most...

Lolol Sun - you'll be doing another 8lb all that dancing about with glee! Well done! xx

Hey Lisa! Well done! Xxxxxxxxxxxx

Way to go Joey! Keep it up! xx

Hey... why not go and take yourself off to the before and after pics on here to remind yourself what is achievable. Always find it such an inspiration Xx

Way to go Texas!!! woo hoo!!!

I wont be getting nasty. I shall politely, and calmly be telling her her downfalls. I dont do nasty :)

Think most will have read a previous posting regarding my CDC. If not, in brief she is crap. Not only looking like she needs to practice what she preaches, she told me '.. she doesnt use the rubbish..' and to her credit admits she does it for the money. Anyway -- some one from here totally...

Punk - you look AMAZING! The difference is incredible, the size difference, your hair, your general deamenour - what an inspiration. Great tatts too! Look forward to the final pic :) TT x

We're all up for bribary Lisa lol! Welcome back xx

Hey Trina - what a wonderful first week! Well done! Xx

It might be crazy Ponseta but by heck it don't 'arf yield results! Stick with it. Stick with it.

Thank you all for your kind comments. This board is such a stength. Frumpster - stick with it!!, soon be time to dust of your bikini.... xxx

Well done for making it this far. Pop a paracetamol, drink, drink and drink as much water as you can, and stick with it. Promise you the first few days are the worst, and you will be thinking about food and dreaming about food. When you get into Ketosis it will get better. And in another 4...

<GASP SHOCK HORROR> you're planning to KISS on a first date?!? hahahahaha. Dont flipping blame you! Read somewhere SMINTS (so long as you dont neck the whole lot!) are ok in moderation. Dont you DARE eat on day 4 of re-start missus - you have just done the worst few days. Think how bad...

And I am absolutely staggered by that! I have my weigh ins Wednesday mornings at the Gym before I do my workout - and everyone, like me is astounded! To anyone out there thinking this cant be done -- it so can. Stick to it. Resist ALL tempation and focus on why you are doing it in the...

What do they actually taste like? They are on my list CD Shopping list along with some Tetra packs and mix-a-mousse. TT x

Hi Steph and welcome to the 'other' world lol! You'll do fine so long as you're never far from a loo heheh! Look forward to your postings TT xx

I think Ebay is the way to go, and especially the US one, the cuts are better, and its soooooooo much cheaper. More and more sellers are selling brand new clothing too. Maybe just a few key items to see you through :) Well done on the loss! And Rallya - OMG what amazing stats! Are there...

Think you 'earn' them per x-amount of posts you do....

Am sure a CDC will be along to answer, but reading other posts, COKE ZERO seems to be a downfall for people.... maybe this would do the same? Maybe best to stick to what you know is working. Size 14 >>>>>>>>>>>>> this way for you :)

Hey Kaz. Easy for me to sit here and tell you to ignore them - but thats just what you should do. If they cant be supportive it will be a tad more difficult mentally for you (unless you're like me and have a 'F*ck 'em' attitude! You do what you KNOW is right for YOU. And when the weights...

Hi Sally - good luck! From what I read it is always much harder the 2nd, 3rd, 4th time round - but as you know you CAN do this grin and bear it lovely :) All the best! xx

Can anyone explain why my bloody feet are FREEZING all the time, and my hands. Been a lovely day today and here I am now wrapped in a duvet with one of those wheat bags you heat in the microwave wrapped around my feet having already nicked hubbies super soft socks. Dont get it?! Is there an...

Wont they guess when they see how much you have shed?! Must admit only a few people know I am doing this - not even my best friend knows (although my family do..) was having a stressy earlier about a weekend we have planned in November - what will I do?! Hopefully by that time I will be off SS...

Well done! X

Get that pic of yourself taken in your speedo's NOW - will soon keep you on the straight and narrow :) Xx

Can also relate to the 30/32 (if it was elasticated in my case!) Very well done! What an achievement! Xx

Keep strong xx

Am rather chuffed with myself I have to admit :) Thank you xx

Hey Kirsty.... WELL DONE!! TT xx

First of all WOW! What an incredible loss. Well done. As a fellow Florida Holidayer (is that a word?! I go every 18m - 2 years love the place) my aim is to be half the person when we go back Nov 2008 (think I have been realistic in the time / weight stakes). Also know Frumpster is going in...

Am touched. Thank you so much! Xx

The GURU speaks and his minion will listen... The good news is I dont drink carbonated drinks anyway. Kicked that nasty habit last year when I did an 8 weeks detox. Also kicked the caffiene habit too. Wasnt sure if zero calorie JUST related to carbonated drinks. Thank you ;)

Good morning :) Was reading through one of my booklets again last night and am curious as to what constitutes a 'zero calorie' drink? Can some of you name names of 'safe' drinks please? I understand you're not supposed to have more than a pint of it a day - but it would be kind of nice to...

Well no advise on the 790, 1000, 1500 as only been SS a week - but my mantra is the fact I have spent the last 39 years (ok so that's when I was born, but for certain the last 20 years..) as an obese adult. During this time I have eaten what I wanted, in the amounts I wanted, at the time I...

Course that should have read FLORIDA!!

Knock knock - can I come play too? Started SS exactly a week ago and lost 17lbs. I get weighed at my Gym (been told not allowed to get on the scales again now til next Wednesday...) Have had no further contact from my CDC (thought she was supposed to phone 3 days after?!) so hope you all have...

WOO HOO You GO GIRL!!! TT xx

Yes Holly - really is that long ago. We filmed May - October 2000 and the 1st programme hit the screens at 8pm New Years Day January 2001. I used to run the BBW bashes many years ago where ladies had to be a size 18+ or they were not getting in - but people always knew I was not a happy big...

Yes Holly, that was /me. And hey look where I turn up all those years down the line huh! Wish i'd thought to do the CD back then lololol. The only support we got was very much engineered and geared to make a TV show. I felt it an awful shame ITV edited the programme in such a way it veered...

Hey Frumpster - pleased to of been some small help. Back in 2001 I did a TV show called FAT CLUB (the one with the US Marine Harvey). I stated at the time I had tried every diet. The only thing I hadnt tried was public humility. Standing on a set of scales infront of 9 other people i'd...

Hi Neco. How about you take a picture of yourself TODAY in your bikini / costume and stick it somewhere in your face as a constant reminder as to why you are on the road to Costa Del Slim Xx

Water No idea on the gulp /sip. I do both but gulping makes me burp! I also drink water at room tempertaure as that is supposed to be better, and I find I can drink more water if its hot. The thought of all that water a day scared me as I am not a huge drinker (Yay been retaining 20st of...

Not offended :) Not offended Helen - in fact had my CDC been a bigger woman who WAS on her CD journey, would not have had any issues with it at all. As I said in my 1st post have to hand it to her for her honesty and the fact she is doing this for the money! (£35klast year she said) Xx

My comment wasnt supposed to be offensive - but when you have the best part of 10st to loose and your CDC looks like she has the best part of a good 3stone + to loose AND she has admitted she doesn't use that 'rubbish'.... what does that advertise? She also led me to believe that a CDC HAS to...

I hope people realise just how important these boards are. I am on day 5 of the CD. In brief and in desperation I bought 8 weeks supply from Ebay. I then found these boards (and now know that was not the thing to do.. but it was done) so reading about SS, and AAMW and other stuff I was...