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Thanks so much for all your helpful comments. I had my weigh in last night and managed to lose 7lbs so I'm, delighted. On restaurant night I had some prawns and salad - enough to keep the inlaws happy. This is my second time doing the diet. The first time I lost 18lbs before stopping and I've...

Hi guys, I'm doing SS (for the secons time around after a blip this summer) and have so far been 100% and not found it too difficult. However I have a very special and important family meal on Saturday night, with a special restaurant booked. I'm getting a lot of stick from the people...

I had it really bad the first two weeks..thankfully it has disappeared since then.

You absolutely can - I lost a stone in three weeks! In fact you could lose all your weight in just two months. Imagine that!

Thank you for all your lovely responses. I just had to share it with someone as I'm kind of 'playing down' the diet in real life! You know, playing it cool :rolleyes:

I'm not sure about mouthwash, but I carry a little mouthspray around in my handbag. I got it from Boots and checked it with my CDC who said it was fine to use. It's sugar-free chewing gum she said not to use.

A pair of trousers I have been waiting to fit into for a wedding I have coming up. I'm a bit more dressed up than usual haha.

I just have to share this with you lot this morning, as I am truly on cloud nine. When going to bed last night I had my familiar routine of laying out clothes for work today. I included a pair of trousers which I bought after my first two weeks on CD when I'd lost 13lbs, and they fitted just...

Am I right in thinking the best cure for water retention is to drink more?

You actually look like that actress that used to be in Corrie...you know the barmaid at the Rovers who was married to Peter Barlow before she found out he was a bigamist? Haha. Anyway, go blonde!

I think you made the right choice, stopping yourself just in time. Is the bar your meal for tonight? If so you've done nothing wrong! I wish I'd had a bar on me this weekend when I ended up sabotaging myself...

Blonde - really suits you in the pics. Think you look younger blonde..if that makes sense

Are you sure she's losing? Not exaggerating a wee bit?

I'm definitely on here all the time. On and off all day at work..(till the bosses catch me - lol) If it wasn't for this site I would never have found this diet. And if it wasn't for this site I certainly wouldn't have stuck to it!

I did the exact same thing today! I was supposed to go meet a friend from work for a fizzy water and a catch-up but had to cancel so I could rush home for soup. Now I've got a bar to look forward to as well. Mmmm.

Wow..that sounds like quite the stressful evening! Well done for not giving in. I've got so much admiration for busy mums who manage to continue following the diet while running a household. My little brother used to cry and cry until he was sick when he was just a toddler, so you have my...

You can lose it quickly again. Just draw a line under it and move on. Drink plenty water and before you know it those 3lbs will be long gone, and plenty more to follow.

Don't do what I did! I cheated and am still not back in ketosis..nearly 3 days later!!!

I'm interested to try these too :-)

In the same boat as you this week! So frustrating to now have to lose the 2lbs I put on, but can't be helped. We will get there in the end!

Thanks for all your replies I'm not beating myself up about it! But I won't do it again, that's for sure. Just hope I can get that 2lbs off before Thursday and just chalk that up to experience.

Well this weekend I fell…uh-oh. :sigh: I have been boasting to people about how easy I'm finding the diet etc then, at a wedding on Friday night, I accepted a drink from someone. Big mistake. I haven't drank since starting the diet, and it went down a little too well. Unfortunately it made me...

I get measured every week - arm, thigh, waist, hips and bust. It's great actually because even without a big loss, you can still drop a good number of inches and that means you keep your motivation going.

Last night was my third weigh in and I lost 3lbs. I was hoping for more as have been 100% for three weeks now, but I have to remind myself that I have lost 16lbs in three weeks. And that is just amazing to me. But I was wondering - my TOTM is due any time now - is this a factor? Has anyone...

Haha I bet it is!

I'm still in the early stages of CD and have been SS 100% for last three weeks (next weight in tonight) But I have a question for those who have come out the other side. Does your appetite reduce after CD? Someone told me their stomach was used to eating less food, and they got fuller quicker...

Sorry to be graphic...but have you been to the toilet? Sometimes your body takes some time to get used to CD and can cause constipation. This leads to bloating which is often painful. I've been lucky not to suffer but others on here have reported it. I'm sure someone will recommend a good...

Thanks everyone. You are all of course, totally right. Best to take it easy and resolve to lose any weight I gain. In an ideal world I could do this and stay the same that week, but if that's not possible then it's not a catastrophe. The fact I've managed to lose nearly a stone in a fortnight is...

Thanks for your replies. My CDC mentioned changing my plan the week before, I'm guessing to bring me out of ketosis? She was very firm on the point that I shouldn't drink wine in ketosis!

In a few weeks time I have a romantic weekend away booked with my OH. This has been booked for some time and is to be our effective summer holiday this year, as money is tight. So far I have been on SS 100% for three weeks now. I don't want to sabotage all my good efforts, but I also want to...

Wow what an interesting thread this is. It's good to see that others share some of the same behaviours and thought processes as me. Thinking of these triggers as 'bells' is a nice idea. Might try this one. It reminds me of giving up smoking. I tried on and off for years, then I read the Alan...

Definitely. I go home to visit family every month or so and it's like a psychological trigger. As soon as I get in the car I'm planning what to binge on. I'll stop at the first garage and stock up on junk food. I'll eat on and off for the whole journey (2-3 hours), to the point where I feel ill...

I'm sorry for your loss Daniel, you do whatever you have to do to take care of yourself. x

You're so right. My usual response to anything requiring hard work or effort has been to treat myself with food. Sad.

I've had the odd Coke Zero...and I admit it did make me feel hungry, whereas usually I don't feel any pangs at. Must be something to do with all the wee bubbles floating about in your belly.

Well I was moving house which involved a lot of packing, carrying and cleaning. Totally exhausting and today all my muscles feel like I've been through a major workout. A month ago I'd have celebrated it being over by having a Chinese takeaway and a bottle of white wine last night. But I was...

Unfortunately right now I have no cash to splash...but I have the shopping bug in spirit. My advice to you - one word - Primark :D

I was just going to say this. I am going to eat more slowly, stopping when I feel full. And when I'm slim I won't have the terrible hangups and embarrassment I currently feel about going to the gym. If anything CD has been teaching me to respect food more and savour every mouthful, not just...

Interesting... One thing I have noticed is that I get 'restless legs' a lot. Has anyone ever had this? It's really weird. It's when you feel like you need to shake them out or something, even though the rest of you is all relaxed and sitting down or whatever. But even if you shake them out, it...

Why don't you make it one of your weightloss goals? I've got a pair of jeans I want to fit into and having them to hand serves as a reall good motivator.

I also work in an office where there are constantly cakes being offered round..people bringing in sweets on a Friday etc. Funnily enough though I opted to start on a Friday and do my first few days over a weekend. This is because I knew I'd be able to distract myself at home - having a bath etc...

Have a read through some of the posts in here...especially the before and after thread. I find it really motivating. No other diet can have such wonderful results, so quickly. Also if you find yourself thinking about giving it, just post and comment on other posts. Being part of that like-minded...

Well done. It posts like this that spur me on to keep going.

I've been getting slowly bigger and bigger for the last few years. Recently I've been completely binging like all my self-control had gone out the window. And the more I ate, the unhappier I was. Yet I kept on eating... Then I saw some photographs of myself that made me burst into tears. I don't...

Getting weighed last night and seeing that I'd lost another 6lbs! Also seeing the inches coming off thick and fast! And then enjoying one of the chocolate bars for my tea in front of the Eastenders

Well I started the day on a bad note...flat tyre! Now I have to find a flaming garage soon as I'm finished work. I get flat tyres like other people get colds.

Watched it on iPlayer last night and take back my cynical conspiracy theories - it must have taken a lot of guts for her to go on Celebrity Masterchef when she did, looking like a completely different person from when she was in Steps. And I recognised a lot of what she was saying about binging...

Thanks for all your comments - I'm just back from my second weigh in and I'm delighted to say I've lost another 6lbs. I can't believe how great this diet is! Is it the world's best kept secret? That you can lose weight so fast and without feeling any hunger? And the bars...mmm...what did I do...

I'm not disputing she looks fantastic now or that it was hard work to get to where she is now. I'm just a bit suspicious about these fitness dvds...isn't the same company that did Natalie Cassidy's and Vicky Entwistle's? I think in the latter it was found that she'd been doing extra workouts...

Well done! My next weigh in is tomorrow and I'm anxious to see how I've done. If it's half as good as you I'll be delighted!

That's a good one Mrs S. I too will be heading to see my family and friends who live about 150 miles away. Want to see the look on their faces. I'm not at a stage yet where people are commenting on my loss...although I can feel it clearly in my clothes. But when people haven't seen you for a...

Just spotted you are Aberdeenshire! I am too!!

Maybe I'm just a terrible old cynic...but I wonder if she got fat on purpose. A good career move for her to get it all off again with a trainer and cameras following her to spur her on...

I usually have my porridge at lunchtime at work, as it fills me up really well. Our canteen has a posh coffee stand and there's cinamon and nutmeg available for people to sprinkle in their coffee. Think I might start stealing some of that.

You may ask! I'm not having any problems really. Not going terribly often but it's not been any cause for concern. It's a proper high up pain - right where my stomach is.

Just realised this isn't allowed. I'm guilty of sprinklng a wee bit on my porridge a couple of times, when I've been stuck with the original flavour. (We do this in Scotland..) But why is salt disallowed? Is it something to do with water retention?

The oriental chilli is delicious! Most like a real, natural soup in my opinion. Not keen on the spicy tomato though.

I'm practically salivating over the summer clothes websites at the moment. The thought that I might look trendy for once is almost too much to handle! So I'm going shopping :D

Wondering if anyone has experienced this, although it's not especially linked with CD. Over the years I've suffered a kind of stomach pain if I've ever gone a while without food. For example, if I've gone to work and skipped breakfast, when I eat at lunchtime I'll be struck with a kind of...

Phew. ok thanks. Just wondered as have been reading horror stories of people cheating once and putting on 8lbs!

I was away with friends for the weekend, and while I stuck to my food packs, I was bothered by THE worst heartburn. Before bed I couldn't bear it and had a small glass of milk - semi skimmed. It cured the heartburn but now I'm fretting that this will mess things up for me. Is it likely to have a...

I had a similar experience this weekend. My friends and I were away in a cottage. One of my pals is a brilliant cook and she was whipping up carbonara and garlic bread. The smells were driving me crazy. But I lasted all weekend on my food packs and still had a brilliant time. I'm starting to...

Hot stuff!

I like the porridge and actually take it to work with my for my lunch as I find it really filling. I get some funny looks having porridge for lunch mind you.

Your first weigh-in will be all the motivation you need. I was exhilarated after mine. Try and hang on till then and see how you feel.

Haha I added a tiny sprinkle of salt to my original porridge today...but I am Scottish and we're a bit weird like that.

The official line is we're not to have anything but water or water with CD flavourings. But for me having a Coke Zero would be something to look forward to..but I don't want to compromise my weight loss. Was just curious if anyone had any adverse effects.

Your CDC will probably have some. I tried to buy from Boots and Superdrug and couldn't get any. My friend tried to get hers from a chemist but they wouldn't give them to her as she wasn't diabetic!

I've experienced this but the other way around. I lost a little weight last year and went to get measured and had gone down a back size but up a cup size. That didn't make sense to me either. But if it fits it fits! And the best thing is that a well-fitting bra can actually take lbs off your...

I've seen loads of discussions around this subject..but specifically what I want to know is.... Coke Zero. Has anyone here tried and and been knocked out of ketosis?

I'm probably being really dim here..but what's DH and DD?

Sorry I hope I'm not being nosey! I know it's the rudest question! I just wondered if CD was a diet that was used more by people in certain age groups or if it's easier to follow when you're younger, don't have family to cook for and kids to feed etc.. I'm 26. Live with my other half. No kids.

Hey, good to know I'm not the only one! Weird eh? You'd think we'd be more critical of what we see in the mirror too.

Hello everyone, I had my first weigh-in last night which was a day early. I've lost 7lbs in 6 days so I'm just plain delighted. I'm down to 14st4 now so still some way to go, but I'm hoping to lose 5-7lbs next week to take me into the 13s. I have a holiday in June and my CDC said I could be...

Saw some photographs from a night out that made me burst into tears. I think I have a reverse body dysmorphia. I put something on and think I look fine. Then I see photos and think 'oh my gawwd!!'

You should try a tetra and see what you think. Do any CDCs let you taste anything when you first go? I'm not fussed about the shakes and only had a couple. But the tetras are delicious!

I've never been a big water drinker..always opting for a fizzy drink instead..so I never imagined I'd be able to drink as much as I am. But I am and I actually feel great. I use one of those litre-sized Volvic bottles. It doesn't look like that much but I put it in the fridge overnight and...

Good luck - I've not had my first weigh in yet, but it's no-where near as difficult as I was anticipating. First three days were hard..but the hunger then disappears,

Well done for sticking to it so far. Looks like you and I started at the same time. My weigh in is Thursday. I don't know about you but I found today really easy compared to the first three. And in any hungry moments I've just logged on here or a motivation boost. Good luck!

I would question her motives for making those comments. The very fact she made reference to a cold sore is, in my opinion, quite rude. I would never mention that to someone in fear of hurting their feelings. So that tells me that she's not the nicest person you work with. I think people are...

It's interesting to hear people mention their friends or partners who simply eat when hungry and are thin. Did anyone read Paul McKenna's I Can Make You Thin? He talks a lot about how if we simply model our behaviour on thin people, our thought processes will follow and we will lose weight. He...

Thanks for all your replies - it helps to hear them. I think you are all right that this is going to help me look at my relationship with food. I didn't expect to be getting so introspective after two days lol! I'm finding today easier than yesterday...and I managed a whole night out with mates...

Hi everyone, I'm new here and on day two of CD. Now I'm actually finding it ok. I'm not hungry and haven't had a bad headache..just a sort of an ache at times. I've been drinking plenty of water and am completely dedicated to sticking to this 100% as my size has been creeping ever bigger and...

That is fab. I am on day one and so far so good. Was shocked at last night's initial WI to discover I am actually 6lbs heavier than I thought I was. But it has made me more determined than ever to stick to this 100%.

:DThank you! Of all the threads I've read on here today...this is probably the one that is going to motivate me the most!

This has just astounded me! You have lost this much in a couple of months? That's incredible. Would you mind posting up what you lost week to week? Tomorrow's my first day on CD and I'm a similar size to you when you started. Sorry if you've posted that elsewhere before..just getting the hang of...

I am starting CD tomorrow for the first time. I am excited and eager to start...the stories on here are so motivating. I am starting to get so depressed about my weight. It creeps up and up all the time. I live at the other end of the country from my mother, and whenever I go home to visit I...