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Well since feb was a crap month for me stick me down for 10lbs Cherry-Blossom 24lb (0lb lost, 24lb to go) Donjon 10lb

Patience is the key to this diet. It averages out you will lose one stone a month so you will lose eventually. I would however say that your ideal BMI that you have chosen is a tiny amount away from being classed as underweight for your height. Try and split your weight loss into blocks of...

Weighed myself today and have put on 2lbs over the week which is not too bad in the scheme of things. Struggling to get back into S&S though but tomorrow is another day.

Loving your shoes, I would fall and break a bone if I wore anything like those. Your dress is fab and you are looking stunning. I agree with mashworth, if they didnt want you before they dont deserve you now. Glad you had a great night.

It could be that the weight will shift slower because you have not that much to lose. I would be very frustrated at being 100% and nothing showing for it though.

Well thats me had a few days off plan due to sons 18th birthday and a night out last night. Have to say food wise last night I had a couple of bits of chicken and a dessert spoon of rice, since it was Indian food which I am not a lover for. Glad it was a buffet where you could go up and choose...

I have to say I disagree with the move of the Valentines thread. I took it to be that the person who started the thread was not primarily asking what activity we would be doing on Valentines but more how being on s&s would alter our valentines day. For example, because being on S&S are we...

I cant understand why this has been moved to off topic as it is really on topic as many of those on s&s might need inspiration for a romantic meal with their OH and those who have been on S&S for a while may able to give them that.

Hi Steph Have you considered that ultrasound thingy that zaps your fat away. I remember someone last year who swapped from S&S to a very similar diet but also included ultrasound zapping. Not sure if the zapping works but nothing ventured nothing gained.

Are you heading towards TOTM. I always gain that week and also feel bloated etc. Your scales will surprise you come WI day.

Good luck on your date. If he has a face on about the alcohol thing, then bin him and no kissy kissy night night. I would use the antibiotics thing too. I have a retirement night out next Saturday going to an Indian restaurant where it is set menu oh the joys. Going to take the car that...

Are you drinking enough water? Is it TOTM? I would try and not weigh daily in the early stages of this diet as you can discourgae yourself. The diet does work. Try not to worry or give up you will see the results on the scales.

I would forget about the packs until your antibiotics are done, most antibiotic courses last 1 week, so you are only missing really 2 weeks max out of the month. Get yourself back to full strength before restarting this diet. It is hard enough when you are well never mind when you are ill...

Definately would not be the diet for your friend then. I do not see the point in being so strict 6 days then to blow it all day 7 and to risk putting on weight again. It would be a vicious circle and its harder to get back to 100% each time you go off plan.

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When I am at work I take my shaker and a 500ml bottle of water plus a bar to see me through. I leave my mixing and concocting until evening time.

My advice is if you dont like the taste of a pack to begin with bling it up, either try it hot if you had it cold and with the meal packs they are meant for adding herbs and spices too. I make my packs with less water than they recommend as I find it more easy to swallow, eat that way. Drink...

Was making pasta and meatballs for kids tea and looked at the nutritional info on the pack. Was wondering if this could be used as a protein option. 100g would give you 210 cals, protein 12g, carbs 7g of which 1.1g is sugar, 4.2g sat fats, fibre 1g and 0.6g sodium. These are quite big...

First off well done on ur losses and fingers, toes and eyes crossed that you land the emirates job when you apply for it. I would stick at your current job just now as speaking as someone who used to do recruitment I would find it a bit strange you jumped from one job to another in short space...

If you look at your losses those who are on Sertraline you have amazing losses. If you were on the likes of an eating calorie counting diet you would have been lucky to lose 1lb a week. Try not to worry the aim of the diet is to lose a stone a month and so far you are both well on target for that.

Light some scented candles in your bath room, use loads of bubble bath and relax back with some tunes and an eye mask on and ask yourself what fat, you cant see it for your mask and your bubbles.

Long soak in a cozy bath, fluffy jammies, couple of paracetamol, hot drink, book and bed

Some NHS trusts do offer the skin reducing surgery if you can show that the excess skin is psychologically (sp) affecting your life but I think on the NHS you have to show that you can maintain this for a minimum of a couple of years before you would be considered. You read so much horror...

I agree with most of what has been said. Would rather be healthy weight with some loose skin than over weight with stretched skin. Loose skin to me is like a road map of my life and how far I had come to achieve the weight loss and maintain it. After having 2 lots of major abdominal surgery...

Cottage pie is one of my favs. Try adding some herbs etc to the packs, it is the only way I can eat them. Good luck with day 2

Just dance on wii fit is my preference.

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9lbs first week 3lbs second on 4 packs

I am with you with the scrambled egg and rasher of bacon and oh to have cottage cheese with some lettuce and pork yumyum yum. this diet has suddenly become so much better.

Week 2 Losses - 3lbs. not overally impressed but happy none the less total weight loss down to 12lb woooohoooo. Hopefully this time next week I will have said good bye to the 17's. Finding it easier as the week has went on and def do not feel hungry.

I was the same yesterday, put in my 4 packs and said I had had 529 calories for the day.

Lost 9lbs in first week and looking like 4lbs loss this week so all in all happy with the results so far.

From personal experience on this diet I find that if I stick to 4 packs I am fine. Its when I start eating "proper food" it opens up the tempation to add a little bit of this and a little bit of that and before you know it you are over your carb and calorie allowance. I think for anyone...

Welcome sugar face. I would gladly be your buddy. I am on day 9. We have the same goal weight. Feel free to vent your frustrations, moans, triumphs anytime.

My advice is take one day at a time. Rome was not built in a day and your extra weight didnt pile on over night. Its hard, there can be slip ups, but dont throw the towel in and dont beat yourself up over it. It does get easier as time goes on and it does have proven results. I am on day 9...

Week 1 done - 7lbs off, happy with that. Out of the 18's forever and shaved a wee bit off my BMI. Steam rolling my way to week 2. Lets hope its a good 100% one.

Day 7 - Feel tired this morning, its the dark mornings, wind blowing a hoolie and dont want to go outside to work this morning. Away to have a toffee shake for brekkie, one more day until weigh in. I am going to be delighted with any loss but hoping for around the 8lbs mark. Going to do just...

Welcome to day 6 in the slim and save house. Day 6 has been one of those 100% days that I have craved for when doing this previously. Tried to have porridge again this morning but puke no thanks to that. So ended up not having bar til about 1pm then cottage pie at 5pm. Still have my shakes...

Welcome. It gets easier. My hubby has seen me go through numerous diets before and this is my 3rd attempt at S&S. 2nd attempt albeit was half assed. I am on day 6 so far and been 100% last 2 days. Good luck with your journey. You can get wine flavoured water flavouring, not something I...

It is also to stop you getting dehydrated as we get water from the foods we eat also. The guidelines suggets we have 2.5-3l a day and that is including the water used for shakes, coffees etc

I cannot stomach any of the soups, no will in the world would get me to eat them. I am feeling the same about the porridge too, made it for breakfast this morning and just couldnt swallow it. I stick to shakes, the toffee, latte, choc i have hot, the rest cold, I don't like the strawberry one...

Sitting down to a hazlenut shake after making the family turkey meatballs and pasta. Have to say have not missed putting proper food in mouth today. I have had raspberry shake, cottage pie, choc and praline bar and now hazelnut shake. Day 4 100%. Roll on day 5. To keep occupied I sat with...

Well done on your fab loss.

Good luck with your weigh in today. Just registering an interest in your diary as I too have a lot to lose. But we can get there.

I struggle with water in take too. I use the Ribena + just to add a wee bit of colour to the water and I am managing the water intake a lot better this time around. Remember the water you use in shakes and with teas and coffees also count towards your intake so dont stress if you are not...

Well woken up to not the mountain of snow predicted so that is a good sign. Its very cold and icy out. So far this morning had 2 cups of coffee will leave off having my first pack until about 11.30. Did a tesco online shop last night so waiting on that being delivered. Family on a healthy...

Well this is my third attempt at S&S but only the second really with any conviction. I see there has been new products added since the last time I did this. I also see that a lot of the oldies have been replaced with loads of newbies in the forum. I am sure I will get to know some of you over...

The tips to the meal packs is to use less water than they suggest so its not watery. For the spag bog i put in mixed herbs. cottage pie gets worchester sauce splashed in and mixed herbs. helps if you also use your veg allowance as it bulks it out. I make mine in micro at work. Its hard at...

I have porridge in the morning before work, bar for lunch only to save me lugging the shaker to work, meal pack with veg at night and shake about 8pm. I drink 2l of water with ribena at work and that leaves me 1l left for home time. I am not a fan of the soups so I dont buy them. I would...

Husbands are funny creatures. Maybe he has become comfortable with how you look and possibly in the back of his mind he is saying if she can change her body and eating habits what else can she change 3-4 months down the line. Maybe he might be a little bit worried you might trade him in for a...

If this is your friend's first week on WW her 8lbs is a loss of water. If it is not her first week then she is speaking utter nonsense (I nearly said the sh word). I have never been to a slimming class, scottish slimmers, ww, rosemary con, where someone has lost more than a lb or 2 weekly...

Thank for that noodles. I hate water with a passion so the only time I drink it by the gallon is when I do s+s so its the only time I have noticed the heartburn but dont get the heartburn when i drink the tesco water.

Just placed my s+s order after being off it for nearly a year. My motivation is 10 months until my 40th birthday and i do not want to be fat, flabby and forty. Anyway my question is: liquids. I know we are supposed to drink loads of water, which I really struggle with as it gives me raging...

I am one of those who has come and gone. But as from tomorrow I am back. Had a few weeks off and I could kick myself as I would have been at week 7. But you live and learn. I have opened the cupboard where S&S is stored every day for the last week and just couldnt face getting those packs...

Well done on another fabulous weight loss l2l. You will fit comfortably in those jeans in no time the rate you are going.

Think this is a fab idea. Perhaps the charities could be something related to obesity, ie heart foundation, diabetes etc. Gives us all the incentive for a good clear out and also the motivation not to beg for our old clothes back again lol

Just got their summer booklet through the post this morning, have to say they have become seriously over priced for what they sell and wouldnt say their clothes are of great quality for the money.

1. For me, fed up being fat and wearing "fat clothes" 2. Forty next year and determined not going to be fat and forty and would like to go somewhere warm with hubby (hint hint) and kids if I really have to unless nice grandma wants to babysit them for a week 3. Going on holiday this year and...

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Week3 - 3lbs - stayed the same last 2 days ugh ugh . Never mind week 4 here we come.

Good Luck with your new way of life. I can totally appreciate the decision you reached and you have to do what is best for you, your other half and for the dynamics of your life. Being tired and grumpy isnt a way to live, no matter how many lbs you lose. Keep us up to date with your progress...

Thanks very much for your advice BG and for taking the time to give such comprehensive advice too. It is really appreciated. Going to try the poocher in her cage with the chicken then take it from there.

I have tried her in the back in her cage, back not in her cage but harnessed and also in front passenger harnessed. She is better in the front than back coz I am reassuring her, but she needs to go in back as cant see hubby being impressed at being relegated to back seats because of the dog lol

I have a question for you BG since you know about dogs. I have a 6mth old Lhasa Apso, awwww my little baby. However said little baby when you take her in the car, turns into a furball of sliver. She starts slivering as soon as you pick her up to take her into the car. Then reminds me of...

I did Lipotrim a couple of years ago and managed 2 months on it but gave up due to lack of variety. Here I love it. I dont like the soups but mmmm spag bolg, chilli, cottage pie, truffa bars yum yum.

The last time I was in a size 14 was oooooooh let me count back 21 years ago eeeeeek. My aim is for a 14/16 ish, depends on how the old saggy skin holds up tho.

You can do it squindles. Its hard when you have to cook for family too. I am going have chilli and cabbage before i feed my brood tonight or i will pick at left over pizza.

Good idea BG. I will glue it to a piece of wood and bang him over the head with it

Welcome to S&S. You will find us all here a friendly bunch. We are all in the same situation. You will find many good tips and advice by reading the diaries and the forum in general. It doesn't feel like you are on a diet with S&S, probably due to the fact you can have a warm meal if you...

Well done on the 4lbs that fab. Glad you had a good night out, sorry you felt unwell. Here's to your next 4 x

Woke up this morning and I feel bleugh. No reason for it just bleugh. Popped on scales, even tho I tell everyone else not to lol and am 3lbs down since Tuesday. Hope to get the other 1lb off before Tuesday as that will mean I have done my tartget for Feb challenge. !stone in 3 weeks will be...

Well skipped on to the scales 2 days earlier and I have lost 3lbs. So hopefully come Tues another 1lbs has slipped away. Donjon .....................14lb.........(13lblost, 1lb to go) MiniMoosh ................10lb ........(11lb lost, 0lb to go) HIT TARGET...

Hope you have a wonderful fun filled week and enjoy yourself. Look forward to hearing how you managed with your packs when you were away. x

Dont be mad tara at the jeans, the manufacturer missed some material that all or it was sized wrong. I hate when you go into shops at one size is one shop is not like the same size in an other shop, geeze how hard can it be. I hope your shopping trip this morning is more successful. I have my...

Go for it squindles

Well done slinky. and also to the rest of you. x

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So this is week 3, day 5 and day 4 of 100%. Stepped on scales this morning and I am down 2lbs from weigh in on Tuesday. Hmmmm am I pleased not really to be honest. 100% and swimming and squash and water drinking thought I would have dropped more than 2lbs. Saying that not impressed with this...

If you had been following WW or SW your 2lb weight loss might have taken you 1-2 weeks to achieve. Keep going it will soon start to melt off. Easier said that done but try and keep off the scales every day as it can sometimes demotivate you. Try and leave it to weekly then you get the nice...

Well done and fab weight loss. Just think next week maybe week after you can kiss goodbye to the 200's for ever. If you can lose weight after your s**t week you know you can do it anytime. Good luck for the coming week. You are an inspiration to us all xx

lol well whatever you are feeling squindles, we are glad you are feeling it

I have a question about piercings dont answer if I am being too nosey but have you had ur chuff done? If so can you describe the pain getting it done? p.s would like to add i am not a pain junkie, just extremly curious

Well done on your weight loss and OH's too. I got TOTM week 2 too and it killed the weight loss. However half way through week 3 and been 100% last 3 days, went for nap this afternoon and woke up to a god awful taste in my mouth, hopefully in ketosis finally. After all its taken me 3 weeks of...

Welcome to our little group, that seems to be growing daily. You will find it way easier and more enjoyable than any other diet you have done. keep up with the water intake, have your veggies, and you will do great.

I would rather have hot pokers stuck in my eyes than get a colonic treatment. Haha I can't even stand to go and get my legs waxed. WIMP

Good Luck with the Atkins betty. Some diets are just not for everyone and you have to balance the want to lose weight with being able to carry on with normal life. Look forward to seeing your losses when you pop back from time to time. x

I say have a break this weekend. You know the foods to eat and the ones to avoid. Then get back into it on Monday and hopefully in 7 days time your scales will be singing at you.

Well done. Keep going. You know yourself the fab weight losses you have had. Good luck for the coming week.

I find that too if I have eaten something off plan then its get me to a toilet very quickly, it goes to show that are bodies are temples and not meant for crap lol

jimmy jams, unless the scales are crap and then its buck eye naked with the toilet door firmly locked.

I think I would def need a tummy tuck and boob lift after I am done. 3 c sections and 2 major abdominal surgeries I am not going to have a flat tum. I am eager to see how Deezer gets on with her non evasive liposuction in April as that might be an option too.

Take your measurements weekly thats what I do as some weeks you might not have fab weight loss but make up for it in inch loss. I do wii fit too, mostly step and boxing to be honest and if I am in a mood for a sweat session I will stick on Just Dance. I might have only lost 10lbs so far but I...

If I was doing 3 packs I would be doing the chicken and veg every day if I felt hungry as it bumps up your calorie intake while not taking you out of ketosis. Has your water intake been ok? Have you been taking the multi vit too?

DUH thanks for that cupcake. Well it tells me I have to lose 5lbs to get it too 39.9. So even tho this is dreaded week 3 hopefully I can lose the 5 which will give me my badge and my first mini goal.

Hello Does anyone have a clue to how much lbs i need to lose to get 0.8 off my BMI. As I am 3lbs away from my s&s 14lbs badge and 0.8 of BMI until I reach my first mini goal. I am getting impatient now lol

Elemental, was the new spag bolg on the website?

Hi Loser85 I was like that for my entire first week. Did the packs and ate stuff too which obvs defeats the purpose of the packs. So I wrote off week 1 completely. Started again week 2 and low and behold time of month attacks. Did packs and picked at crap but it must have been low carb...

Tara have you thought about trying your local hossie. With your skills you would be a bonus. I know our one takes on relief secs that work in diff wards week to week

You could always download them phoenix. Try a site like bitsoup as thats where I get all my US shows I love watching. I would give my eye teeth for a half hour work out with the US trainers.

I dont think it was on as I never saw it on Tues

Hellllllllllllllp I have been kidnapped. I dont know what has happened to me. I went swimming on Tuesday, played squash today (first time ever) and I bloody loved it. So much so I am booked in again for next Wednesday. Came out of there, came home picked up the pooch and took her for a walk...

I had to turn off masterchef last night, the food was making my mouth water and I was worried that I would raid the kitchen cupboards. I love biggest loser USA and Aus, not so keen on the british version as they put us to shame with their whinning and whinging, especially the irish lad. Also I...

Citric acid is a no no. Although some people seem not to get kicked out of ketosis with it but I guess it would be up to you if you are willing to risk it. On the other hand, if you have pain and discomfort personally I would take anything that made me feel better as if anything you would only...

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If at first you dont like the hot meal packs, doctor it, add mixed herbs, lea and perrins, garlic granules, chilli flakes, anything to make it appeal to your taste buds

Congrats...that is a fab weight loss in such a short space of time and a great inspiration for those struggling with the diet x

If you stick to the plan you will lose the weight. Try and not step on and off the scales, easier said than done but you will be surprised at next sunday's weigh in. You have only been on it a couple of days and once your body gets into ketosis thats what speeds up the weight loss as your...

Better not discuss teacakes at all there is a 24 hour Asda 5 mins away from me lol, i can hear my car engine revving

The thing with a tunnocks one tho is you just cant stop at one. I nibble at the outer coating of chocolate to make a little hole, then sook out the mallow, then eat the biscuit,................cough i should say I used to nibble at the outer coating etc etc

Was it a toasted one or a tunnocks lol

4 stone is a hell of an amount of weight to lose its 28 bags of sugar, dont fancy try to carry all that back from the supermarket and thats what you are not carrying anymore. I totally agree with you at this 10lb and 1stone people. Anyone who does this diet with a stone or less to loose is...

Ok week 3 officially starts today and I have decided enough fannying around. I am either on this diet 100% or I am not. Decided that today is going to be my first day of 100%. It should have really been my 15th day of 100% but there you go still managed to loose 10lbs not sticking to it so I...

I would shelf S&S and eat normal healthy food to allow you to take your pain medication. Then when you a bounding back in good health you will be ready mentally and emotionally for the roller coaster ride called S&S. Dont put your weight loss before health. If your pain ends up radiating...

W- 16.7 H - 5ft 3 Tops 22 got boobs Bottoms 20 When I started I was top 24/26 and bottoms 24. Got a bit of a boost today, went swimming for over an hour eeeeeek then to Matalan as my girls have school discos tonight and managed to pick myself up a beige/cream coat in a size 22 in the sale for...

Pheonix - how do you work out what your cal intake should be while maintaining?

My plan when I get in goal in about 6 months time is to still have a S&S pack for brekkie and lunch, still have the water allowance, if I ever get there with it by the end and have a normal/healthy meal in the evening. That way I can keep cal intake low during the day and if I have a meal out...

My TOTM arrived first week too and I wanted to cry lol. Still managed a 7lbs loss in first week so was quite pleased with that, even tho I hadnt been 100% S&S. Good luck, you are determined so dont let the girly problem put you off.

I wouldnt kick him out of bed for eating crackers thats for sure. Could defo practice my press up technique with him underneath me. Love a man with a bit of ink here and there too so that is a bonus

I think perhaps just make wise choices when it comes to the food and get right back into S&S when you return.

Remember to take ur thermals it freezing up here in Scotland at the mo.

Its like weight watchers, slimming world etc.

I did scottish slimmers last year and it took me almost 2 months to loose that amount a piddling 1/2 lb here and there.

Week 1: -7lbs :p:p:p:p:p:p:p Week 2: -3lbs :D:D:D Another wee smidge and will get my BMI to under 40. Another 4lbs til I get my slim & save badge wooooohooooooooooo and make the february challenge. Another 8lbs til I get to under 16.

Stay clear of tom soup it looks like warm calomine lotion. Hated cottage pie first try but after a splash of this and a pinch of that now love it. My fav shakes are the crispy choc shake, hazelnut and cafe latte. I love both the lemon and choc bars. I enjoy the chilli with lettuce and like the...

You should lay off the gym in the first week of this to allow your body to adjust. Then only gentle exercises for the next few weeks. Touch wood havent experienced this dizziness on this one but I did on LT. Good luck for your weight loss this week

Hi Lots Fab to see another weight loss from you. Are you 100% on this? How many packs do you do a day? etc etc. Good luck for the coming week.

It is amazing how S&S has evolved over a short space of time. Looking at some the flavours way back in Oct 11 to what we have now. Dont think I would have liked to pizza or curry wafer.

Depending on how many packs you do: 3 packs = 400-500 cals per day depending on what you choose but they recommend you had in 100g of chick breast or fish to bring it up to 550-650. Take a multi vit daily too 4 packs = 550-650 cals per day You are also allowed 200g per day of veg on both...

Hi Pink Read somewhere on here this week that you could also have tuna in spring water, salmon and something else if you are getting fed up of the chicken and fish. The post was from a newbie who spoke to S&S and if my memory serves me correctly they are going to be updating the list of...

Having done lipotrim myself I could not sustain it as there was no variety to the diet, I couldnt stand the soups and the shakes were no where near as nice as S&S ones. I like S&S because I can have a proper hot meal at night and I find the spag bolg, chilli and cottage pie really nice, if I am...

Well that is week 2 almost up. I have enjoyed reading all your triumphs and trepidations this week and it has been nice to see a whole lot of new members join our little band. Valentines Day saw me get a dozen red roses, gorgeous, 6 cupcakes with love hearts on them and some chocs (tut tut...

Well done.

Stressful and depressing Tara. What speciality do you work in?

I am a medical secretary too and the only thing I wish I could forget is to turn up at work some days.

Well done gun to you and your hubby. Great news about the tuna/salmon etc I might even drop down to 3 packs and do that with veg over the weekend, as I find the weekend my hardest

I had a caramel shake hot for lunch and I wasnt exactly over joyed with the taste of it, have to say its the first shake I have had hot. It reminded me of swiss milk toffee in the pan before it sets. Will try it cold next and if that fails wont be ordering again.

wooooohooooo only 7lbs to go until i get my first badge. love the idea of the badges

I have my bar at 6.30am, savoury at 1.00pm, savoury at 6pm then shake at 9pm

That does seem very excessive in one day. The recommended amount on any VLCD is between 2-3 litres a day also too much water is not good for you. Water does help with the weight loss but if you are drinking that much daily you are bound to be carrying excess water unless you are continuely...

Eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a prince and eat supper like a pauper

Week 1 - 7lbs :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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This time last year I was over 18 stone and size 24, dropped down stone and half, needed new trousers for work, bought them 2 weeks ago size 24 again, on friday at work someone said wow you are looking slimmer, check your trousers hanging at your behind, so went into town today to get new ones...

Well done lots. Brill you got into the 13's. Nice consistent weight losses you got going on there. My weigh in is on Tuesday and so far scales showing 6lbs down for first proper week and that was TOTM too so I am not complaining.

Hi Skinny You have done the hardest part, so well done on walking through the chemist's door, don't think the comment about hiding it well was particularly helpful and I hope their attitude improves the more they get to know you with your weekly weigh ins. I would say if you can get past your...

I think it does, have you tried splitting your water up to small managble bottles. I have huge trouble even getting a litre of the gastly stuff down my neck but I have since split in into smaller bottles 500mls and goes down and getting my water intake in.

Well done Tara. I would have poured washing liquid over the OH's chippie and told him he could use it to wash the pots with. Men are so inconsiderate when it comes to diets. Hope you succeed on the job too.

I have actually binned all my soups as I didnt like any of them. The tomato soup was by far the worst, it reminded me of hot calamine lotion in colour and couldnt bring myself to get it anywhere near my lips. I am really enjoying the hot meals so have placed my second order with majority being...

First time I had cottage pie I had to force myself to swallow it down then some other members suggested doctoring it. I had that for my tea tonight and I put in mixed herbs, splash of lea and perrins and some pepper, i like it quite thick so I dont use all the water they suggest and zap in...

I dont eat the veg and I do 4 packs a day. If you chose to do 3 packs a day you get your chicken or fish + your veg allowance and you also take a vitamin to keep up your levels. Havent done my official weigh in as I am only on day 4 but according to scales this morning I have lost 5lbs, roll...

Hooked, on your bad days/weeks you will find the others on here never critical even if you have just stuffed a giant cream cake in your mouth. We are all going through the same frustrations and emotions and can identify with you, spur you on, and generally be there when the going gets tough. And...

Week 1 day 3 Bar for brekkie, 2 coffees and a small bottle of water. Early finish on wed so came home freezing cold here today so thought try the tom soup, well most of it is still left in the bowl, defo wont be ordering that one again, the colour is off putting and the taste is rank. I...

Welcome Claire, nice to see another scot amongst us. Glad you seem to be liking the S&S menu, I am on day 2, after a false start last week but my head must be in the right place this week as I am enjoying it and not feeling the hunger too bad. Look forward to reading your diary and hearing...

Week 1 day 2 - another good day, had bar for brekkie, shake for lunch, declined choc cake as it was someones birthday at work, came home had some cottage pie as I was out with kids and their after school activities and had a pick at some chicken and cucumber as I fancied proper teeth chewing...

I just looked at my chart to see what my ideal weight should be for my height and it claims i should be between 7.5 and 9.5 stone, hahahahaha not in a month of sundays. At ten stone i would be classed as overweight. Well excuse me at ten stone I would be classed as anorexic. I have no...

I love the crispy shakes, its like having a bowl of cereal but would not buy skimmed milk just for the shakes so wondered what they were like without, might try just water tomorrow but not heaps so make it more like a pudding type thing

So far so good lots, one litre of water and another black coffee. Hopefully that will be enough in the water stakes tonight or i will be up during the night lol

Thanks mini i like your idea of eating it with a spoon, gets it to last longer.

Have any of you made yours without the milk? If so how did they turn out. To me skimmed milk is just white water so if they can be made without it then that would be ideal

Welcome I am new too, well one week in which was a spectacular fail and now getting through first day of offical start. I ordered 2 weeks to begin with and ordered a selection of everything and from there I will gague what I like and dont and place a 28 day order from there. Good luck and...

Sometimes people say things because they are jealous, your friend might be jel because you are or will be skinny than her and your hub might be scared you are going to run off with a ripped model but dont let either of them knock your confidence or your motivation. Get to a weight where you...

First day back on S&S and so far been 100%. Had shake for brekkie, bar for lunch, 2 cups black coffee and 1.5 litres of water, got a tad peckish around lunchtime, but soon wore off. Hope this evening goes just as well.

I have weight to go and sky broadband lol nowhere near as amusing lol

Well done Tara. You are an inspiration. On another note, have you heard anything from scotbean, wonder how she is getting on after yesterday, haven't seen her around.

Back to work tomorrow and back on the S & S now I have no kids distracting me. I have packed my work bag already, shaker check, bottle of water check, hazelnut shake check, truffa bar check, all raring to go with no mess ups. I am totally discounting my first week, so will weigh in tomorrow...

How's things going today scotbean?

Well done you. Enjoy being in the 10's and also the 7cm of snow x

Hi Susie and welcome to S&S I am only in my first week of S&S and have already fallen off the wagon but I am climbing back on tomorrow. I used to do LT too but found lack of variety not sustainable so I am looking forward to the variety here at S&S. You will find everyone over here very...

Daisie you are so right we are going to kick big saddle bag butts this week and for the whole month of February and lets make a mark on the February Challenge.

I have a crap weekend and have cheated my way through today, angry and disappointed with myself as I managed to get my water intake up but let myself down on the food front. Back to work on Monday after a week off with kids being struck down with sickness bug so making an effort as from then...

Thanks bordergirl, determined this week

I have had a total crap day of eating stuff that I shouldnt so I am starting fresh on monday when I am at work and out of temptation

Week 1 Day 5 - well so far so good, drank so far 1 litre of water, 2 cups of coffee had a truffa bar and cottage pie.......thanks very much to whoever suggested lea and perrins, dried herbs and pepper, what a difference it made, thoroughly enjoyed it. Plans for rest of afternoon, glug glug glug...

Scotbean, This is exactly how I felt when doing LT. 2lb one week, 3lb the next and it peed me off. And you are right, you can lose more while eating sensible food. Don't give up. Give yourself another week as from what I have read on the boards week 3 is generally not a good week for anyone...

Awwww my mouth was watering at the thought of it......never mind, will just have to dig my heels in and suck it up

I think the cottage pie is like marmite people either love it or hate it, my jury is still out, might like it more once i have doctored it a bit

Seriously struggling with the water intake. Does any of you experienced S&S girls see if there is any reason why I could not drink this instead. Rubicon Passion fruit sparkling juice: Ingredients are: Carbonated Water , Sugar , Passionfruit Juice from Concentrate (5%) , Malic Acid ...

I have bought some litre bottles of tescos strawberry still water so hoping this helps, been drinking it from pint glasses and get 2/3 through and pour the rest down sink. Think the small bottles is a good idea, will let you know how i get on thanks

I am lucky if I am taking 2 litres a day. I have loads of black coffee probs around 8 large mugs so hoping that will add to it, but i hate water with a passion.

I probably wouldnt do anything to energetic to begin with as you are not consuming enough calories. When you start a new gym you should be given an induction and most gyms give you a fitness plan to follow until you get used to the machines and such, perhaps explain to the instructor what diet...

Thanks for that curvy will give that a go as I love the idea of eating a hot meal at supper time, with a knife and fork. Week 1 Day 4 So far had the hazlenut shake, was nice. Now having some vegetable soup as back in from walking the dog and its baltic out there this morning. Really need...

Love the idea of a personal shopper. Around 8 years ago after the birth of my youngest I was very ill and dropped a massive 7 stone in the space of 12 weeks ( didnt know how ill i was at time) and I shopped like a fat person, black clothes, no skirts, defo no dresses and things that hid the...

Great idea about a menu for the family Scotbean. Will give that a go, as at the moment it was make 3 different suppers each night to please the brood.

Off to do family weekly shop tomorrow and was wondering if any of you guys find it much cheaper now that you are doing S&S or do you still buy your normal amount of family shopping. Trying to think of ways to cut down the weekly shopping to offset my s&s purchase, whilst not depriving the rest...

Let me know how you get on and what you think of the products and I hope you enjoy them x

I have had a nosey on some of the other forums on here and I have been left totally confused. I appreciate that no one likes to carry extra bulk but why would someone want to go on a restrictive diet when their BMI is 25.7, especially if that person is a man and is over 6ft I know many of...

Oh my giddy aunt, just made the cottage pie, looks like a bowl of vomit, hope is seriously tastes better than it looks.........here goes Well what can one say......will be using up cottage pie ones quickly and not ordering again although have to say it was nice having something hot, as I just...

Well done on your weight losses.

Pink lady - I have done LT too and came off it due to lack of variety was getting to the stage of thinking if i have to swallow another chicken soup i am going to kill myself. I am on day 3 of S&S and find the choice far superior to LT, the bars are delish, the choice of shakes are fab, I would...

Week 1 Day 3 - Just had a berry shake for brekkie, tastes ok, trying to get water intake up today. I split the bars into half as I find one whole bar too sweet and sickly. So have half about 2.30 and the other half about 8.30pm. Soup for lunch today and going to try spag bol for supper. So...

Curvy did you get the shaker, I did but alas it has no measurements on it.

Hmmmm just had the lemon bar......very sweet and sickly even by my sweet tooth standards. The bars take an age to eat, which i like. Dont think I will be ordering the lemon ones next time around. So far 100% today even if I have had an intimate relationship with my bathroom today.

By my calculations if we all lose our intended goals we will have lost that of 2 average men at 12 stone. Always nice to have less men in the world, girl power lol

Hi Laura Thanks for advice. When I say I sweated lol I was dancing around to 2 songs and i lost my puff, not sure if it is the smoking or the weight or both

Wooohoooo daisy day 3, bad breath here you come. Keep up the good work

Sparkle I have just read your blog and I can identify with so many issues regarding eating that you have raised, from where it stemmed from to how you regard food now. You are not alone in how you feel and how you eat. My hubby works away from home too and I started healthy eating at the start...

The crispy shake is like eating a bowl of coco pops. I made it with the milk plus extra water and it was still too thick, but enjoyable non the less. I am impressed with the taste and the variety of S&S so far. Hope I feel the same in the weeks to come.

Dont know whether its my body detoxing itself of all the crap I have eaten over the last few days or I have picked up a bug off the kids but cant keep off the toilet this morning. Not a happy bunny at all. Going to drop one child off at school then come back at nurse the other 2, then going to...

Well said sparkle rose, makes me so mad that people who are very much ill informed comes out of the woodwork and makes sweeping statements when they really dont have a clue. Good luck for Saturday x

One of the other users gave me this great link to what drinks are allowed: http://www.minimins.com/exante/19721...nk-exante.html (What can you drink on Exante) good luck on your S&S journey

Lol I let my bingo wings out in the air, unless I am at work as I have a tattoo on my right fatty lump oops mean bicep that goes almost down to my elbow so cover it for decency sake in case anyone gets offended by it. six months down the line you will be giving those ripped female wrestlers...

Have just taken my measurements and its official !!!!!!!!!!! I am a freaking wheeble wobble. I measure the same all the way from my bust to my hips. I can honestly say those rose tinted glasses i have on when looking in a mirror work a treat as i would have never thought i was the same in...

Got on reasonably well, but have to say have a windy tum tum, not sure if its the packs or the fact that I ate a heap of crap last night, kind of like a last supper kind of deal going on. Not hungry so that is a bonus. Thankfully off work with one of the kids being sick so had a nap this...

As this will be my first month, stick me down for a dubious 14lbs please. Cherry-Blossom ....... 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Lots2lose36. 12lbs (0lbs lost, 12lbs to go) lastdiet4me 10lbs (0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) MiniMoosh 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Bordersgirl 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go)...

Have to say also was pleasantly surprised with the delivery today. I opened the box, checked the contents, found the shaker and the measurement chart, thought to myself damn have to go out and buy a tape measure, one in the box. these clever chappies at S&S think of everything. I am a scale...

Choc truffa bars.................OMG yum way better than the LT cardboard bars. Soup............jury still out on that one. Cant get the enthusiasm up for cottage pie yet and struggling with water intake. Only day one, but as they say Rome wasnt built in a day. Hope the rest of your days...

Well done getting through day one.

Week 1 Day 1 - wooohoooo my stuff has arrived. Have decided on veg soup for lunch, cottage pie for supper and bar for 9 o'clockers. Not to mention mmmmmmm water. Really excited today.

I would be happy to deal with a "snake oil salesman" if it gave proven results. You will find that after many years many of us are fed up with the constant battle with shifting the weight. Most of us have done the slimming clubs, the diarrhoea inducing tablets and such like. Many of us have...

I still have 2 sessions left, what I can say for it is that it is very relaxing and works on your subconcious as to why you are like you are. My hypnotherapist gives you things to do when you want the biscuit, crisps etc to stop the craving, also another exercise when stressed etc. I must...

Many thanks for that, I might actually get my water allowance over my throat now.

I know that we have to drink the rancid stuff, gives me raging heartburn but was wondering if it would be ok to drink the flavoured water. Example of the nutrition content in it would be: per 250mls Energy 5kcal Protein trace carbs 0.8g sugars 0.8g fat nil fibre nil sodium trace Not...

Good luck with it, I am just waiting on my delivery then I will be starting on the S&S train too. Look forward to hearing your experiences and weight losses

After gaining inspirations from the lovely S&S followers on here i have decided to bite the bullet and not wait for the sample pack to arrive. Just placed an order for 14 days worth of shakes, soups, meals and bars. Hopefully they should arrive by 2 pm tomorrow (eeeeeeeekkkkkk) Going to nip to...

Scotbean, where in freezing Scotland are you.? I am up in Aberdeen and just contemplating starting S & S. Got my sample packs ordered. After reading some of the diaries and the threads I think I might just go and place a order for a month, the shakes, soups, bars and meals dont sound near as...

With the veggies are they to be had as part of the meal or could you possible have them outwith the meal? ie a snack in their own?

Hi I wonder if you guys could help. Thinking about starting S&S, did LT over a year a go lost 28lbs then fell off wagon and have not had the motivation to climb back on, mainly due to lack of variety as I only liked choc shake and chicken soup. I have looked on website and cannot see...

You are so right Claire it isnt a diet. I have to say I am finding not grazing easier than I thought and I am quite mindful of what goes in my mouth now. Looking forward to my "op". I have also joined SW mainly for the weekly weigh in and also inspiration for meals, to get away from the lard...

Had my second session today and have lost 3lbs, which is not great amounts but its 3lbs less than I was last week

Well done Mrs B. Here's to the next 7

Mrs B - I see that you are about 40 mins down the road from me, where did you go for your hypnotherapy? I had my first session on Wednesday and dont have the same cravings for the bad foods. I even impressed myself this morning, went to baker for family and didnt get anything for myself, came...

Hiya I am Scottish - from Aberdeen, lost my way on LT for the past god knows how many months but i am restarting again tomorrow and this time i am sticking to it (she says with her fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed)

Count me in just what i need to get me over this hump. Will post my weight on Monday.

I didnt go for weigh in last week as I couldnt stick to it 100% plus i had enough shakes to see me through this week. Thought ok new week back into the zone, back in focus. No such bloody luck, i am picking seriously, actually no change that, I am eating food seriously. I get up in the...

Well done Liz. You are doing FAB!!!!

Why does your chemist not check your ketones??? Not only should they be checking your pee to see if you are in ketosis, they should be checking it to make sure your kidneys are working correctly. I missed a pee sample one weigh in and the chemist kicked off and told me not to forget it then...

Thanks for your support guys. He did good tonight, he made roast chicken supper and did not once say are you having any. Think he is learning. This weight loss is having a positive effect on him too, he has cut out the beer for the last 5 weeks and been watching what he has been eating and so...

Well wasnt as bad as I expected as I have had a few cheats this week. 5lbs down. More determined now than every and I am ignorning by hubby and his "you have got to eat food saga"

Well done liz :):):) Its my 2nd weigh in today and i have to admit not looking forward to it. I knew it was going to be hard this week with the hubby coming home and him moaning about lack of food. I caved in to food this week, not much food but food none the less. So I am expecting a 2lb...

excellent weight loss just goes to show one bad week shouldnt throw us off the long long road. congrats

i have my first one at 7.30 then my next one at 5 when i get home from work. I find i am not hungry until after I have had my 5pm one. This week I have been finding that I am not hungry for my 3rd shake and have forgotten about it. Which is not good. I seem to be better at the weekend taking...

Day 11 Weighed myself this morning and I have lost 4lbs so far this week - weigh in on Thursday. That means I have lost my first stone. :D I have just realised another 3 lbs and that will be me at my lightest i have been in 5 years. This diet does work - it is all about reaching the...

Day 11 Well got up and did my morning weighin to keep me going throughout the day. According to the scales I am down 4lbs since weigh in on thursday so I am well chuffed. That is my first stone gone. I cant believe it is day 11 already - those who said the days and weeks fly by are right...

I am the one who always fails diets and usually never tell anyone that i am on one. This time around I have told everyone. Why?? you may asked. To make sure i dont fail this time, to dig my heels in over the worst moments and make sure that I carry on, so they cant say oh she failed AGAIN and...

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cheers for that cuddly i want to see the before and after lipotrimmers.

How and when can i view peoples pictures, its getting on my wick not being able to see pics that people are on about

lol thanks for that Jan, i have needed it today. Been so bloody bored

Well done you look great and good luck with the refeed

Day 9 :( Cheated with 2 chocolate covered hob nobs So not happy But hubby has just booked us a dirty weekend away to Amsterdam and I am so looking forward in 2 months time going shopping for some sexy undies to surprise him with 2 months = 2 stone = 2 dress sizes down

My tips are to get your water allowance in, I have bought 4 1l bottles of water and i fill these up daily. I know by bedtime, i should have 4 empty bottles and if i dont, i havent kept up with my water intake. I always make sure i have a bottle beside me, ie if i am at the pute i have one...

according to the bag - 3 shakes is 425 cals each shake = 141 flapjacks = 191

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Well done, keep up the excellent work.

I can identify with each and every one of those things. Actually thinking of printing it and putting it on my fridge.

Congrats on your weight loss for this week. Keep positive and you will breeze through ur last few weeks

Sure is - i reckon the 2nd week is going to be tougher but i am going to hang in there

Lost 10lbs :bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss:

Weigh in number 1 Well I was up bright and breezy, peed in my bottle and toddled off to the chemist. I am in ketosis yeeee hawwww I have lost 10lbs yeeeeeeeeeeeee hawwwwww I got some bars so they would be easier at work, OMG I couldnt chew it in my mouth for more than 10 seconds. Vile...