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    What is your BMI goal?

    I'm going for a BMI of 22. It's what I was 2 years ago before I gained weight, and I know I can maintain it. It would make me 8 stone 12. I'm normally happy with my weight up to 9.5 stone, so anything over 9.7 and I know to get back on the wagon. Quite a bit of room to play with. I'm actually...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey, yeah that sounds great! Just in time for when I go uni :) Yeah I know, I only got it back this morning, didn't realise how much I rely on it before, even for silly things like checking news/weather. And yes so glad exams are over lol! Now just a count down to results day - not looking...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Well just had a look, well done everyone, you've all done so well! As I said, everyone feel free to carry on chatting in here til you reach goal :) Those who have finished - good luck with your next challenge! Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 22lbs lost, 3 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 18lbs lost, 7lbs to go...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hello everyone! Well, what a few weeks I've had! Firstly I'm so so sorry I haven't been on here in ages. I broke my laptop the other week (I say me, it was my stupid little brother) and it's been in repair ever since, and the family computer is on loan to my uncle at the moment, so have had...
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    Back To School Summer Challenge

    Hey, I'd love to join! I want to be at goal by the time I start university, perhaps lower, so that's.... 21lbs. Caroline g : 36lbs Eyeontheprize: 26lbs Lollylou1: 42lbs LV30: 35lbs Sbridge7: 42lbs Wabbitt : 36lbs Trisha : 14lbs Eternalflame : 28lbs Charley24 : 54lbs Luci-de-Milo : 21lbs
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 18lbs lost, 5 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 18lbs lost, 7lbs to go Alexmummy07 - 19lbs 11.5 lbs lost, 7.5lbs to go Cat Bee - 28lbs - 20lbs lost, 8lbs to go Water Girl - 28lbs 12lbs lost, 16lbs to go Trisha - 10 lbs 5.5 lbs lost 4.5 lbs to go Scojos - 16lbs 9.5lbs lost, 6.5 to...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey everyone, will update tomorrow but off out in a bit as it's my birthday today! 19!! Feel so old! Ha ha! Really pleased with my weigh in today as it's only been 6 days, nearly 3 pounds gone. Scales have moved even after weigh in today so aiming for 4 POUNDS this week! I can do it! Will...
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    *Big Brother Challenge*

    Oops, I'm so sorry I haven't updated, totally forgot I subscribed to here! Have been pretty crap in regards to watching big brother too cos I've only just finished my A-levels! Anyway will update my stats, everyone has done brill so far well done :D xxxx Angel1974 35 lbs(2.5st) -10lb 25 to go...
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    OMG, are the scales right???

    Wow that's SO amazing! That's nearly a stone! Have you been doing anything differently? You can always go to Boots and self weigh, just to check or something, but if you're using your CDc's scales every week then I shouldn't think it would be that inaccurate. Must be making up for the loss you...
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    Something to make all you losers laugh

    Same thing happened to me! I have a size 12 skirt that I have to wear with a belt now (I REALLY need new clothes but us poor students have no money!), and today I stood up on the train and it actually fell down to my knees LOL. Thank god for an empty carriage is all I can say!!
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    Can CD ever stop working for some people?

    Hey Broxi, I would stay stick with CD - there is no way you cannot NOT lose on such a low calorie diet. I'm sure you'll have a bigger loss next week, sometimes our bodies need time to adjust etc! Lots of things effect losses, eg stress, lack of sleep, water retention (your TOTM, not drinking...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey everyone! Well my exams are well and truly OVER! Wahoooo!!! Now haven't got to think of them ever again - well until results day in August, but let's not think about that now... :P How is everyone doing? You've all had fab losses this week, well done, and Vickie I can't believe you've lost 3...
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    i feel like i look the same?

    I'm the same! I've lost a stone and a half, and at first was seeing the difference and thinking, "ohh im starting to look slim!", now I'm back to thinking, "OH MY GOD I'm enormous!" It's just something to spur you on though!
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    Question on TOTM?

    My TOTM is late, and it's really annoying me :(
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Right, I said I'd catch up with everyone so here goes! Thelma - Have a lovely time on holiday! I thought she meant a gazelle as in the deer type thing too, thought she was going mad there for a sec lol! Good luck on your impending weigh in :) Alexmummy - Well done on losing 3lbs!! I know...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hello everyone. Well well well, what a weekend. Thank you to all who have asked after me and wished me luck. My exam today went OK! Only two more to go. HOWEVER - CD wise, weekend in London = disaster. I won't go into it because it's the 100% forum (I hate this f***ing rule, it's so...
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    Regulating water

    Hello guys... OK I've been having a problem the last week or two, I keep end up having to drink the majority of my water in one go at the end of the day, and it's not doing much good for my insides (and it's not what you're supposed to do anyway) as I keep getting an upset stomach. I was...
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    Losing weight with CD has given me the confidence to.......

    Awww thank you! That's very sweet of you. I couldn't believe your stats, you've done so well... and to stick at it for so long is just incredible! You're going to be at goal weight in no time :) Actually what I said about leaving the house, is half true... Before I used to feel uncomfortable...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Lemma - Hope you're getting on well, I must buy some green tea I keep forgetting! Liz - Thanks for clearing the list up, have been meaning to do that! I'm so jealous of you going to Disney, have a lovely lovely time, I've been twice before and it really is the most amazing place, I love the...
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    Losing weight with CD has given me the confidence to.......

    Losing weight with CD has given me the confidence to... leave the house! Haha, joking. Well half joking. I haven't actually got my confidence back yet so I'll let you know x
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    Anyone tried veg water flavouring?

    Are you actually allowed this marigold veg boullion?
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    Rate the products - exciting (honest)!!!!

    Shakes: Strawberry Banana Vanilla Chocolate 5 Butterscotch 2 Cappuccino Chocolate Mint 4 Fruits of the Forest 1 Toffee and Walnut 3 Chocolate Orange Soups: Broccoli and Cheese Chicken and Mushroom 2 Oriental Chilli BLEURGHHH Spicy Tomato 3 Vegetable 1 Mushroom Leek and Potato Bars: Caramel...
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    Arcade games

    I didn't know that! I could really do with that at the moment, I've been so tempted to slip up this week (I haven't!!) cos I've been stressed with exams, and I usually fix stress with food. When I'm not revising and nothings on TV, I find myself a bit fiddly... so this could help! Thank you...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Lemma - how are you feeling today? Don't feel discouraged - you CAN and will do it. Once you've stuck to it a few days, it becomes habit, honestly. Good luck for your weigh in next week! Sorry guys I haven't been on today - first exam next Monday, stressed :( Once my exams are all over on the...
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    100%? But what about the other plans?

    This, exactly this. People keep saying "this isn't intended as a divide between the two forums", but if people want to 'not see food', they aren't going to venture into the Cambridge general forum anymore, so it will become a them and us thing. If they do still go into the forum, then...
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    Poor wi AGAIN!!!

    I've had the same for the past three weeks so know how you feel. -2lbs, 3lbs then 2lbs again... I'm staying positive though - because it IS half a stone in three weeks! I think that's the way to look at things during plateau, I just think "well even if I carry on at this rate, in three weeks...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Well done Trish!! :) xxxxxx
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Oh and, a little poem for when you have the odd slip up... it helped me and I hope it helps someone else if they go through a bad patch! When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down, And you feel like the biggest failure in town. When you want to give up just because you gave in...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Well done fatfighter, you may be disappointed but it's a great loss! :) Right everyone, after a slip up last week, I am never going to let it happen again. I am officially 100%, no wavering, nothing. ID Challenge Quote of the day; "You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by...
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    someone please slap me around the head

    Wabbit - you don't drown by falling in the water, you drown by staying there :) Get back on track and you'll be fine. Just don't let it happen again! Good luck with weigh in :) xx
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Thelma - you lucky thing working for home! Hope you're having a lovely day in the sun Witchy - ditto thankyou for the water reminder! Are we supposed to be drinking more water in hot weather? Probably... need to up my intake I think! Watergirl - I'm sure your weigh in will go fine! Yoga...
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    Monday WIs anyone??

    Great news soon2bslimmer! That's a fantastic weigh in :) You should be really proud of yourself, it must feel wonderful to see the 11's on the scales, it doesn't feel real the first time you see it does it! Brilliant loss :) Chelsea Lou, good luck on your weigh in tonight and happy birthday...
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    I am really struggling :(

    Hey hun, first of all, big hugs!! To even make the decision to start CD at all and take control of your life shows you are strong and determined, you can do this don't worry. Secondly, everything you said seems well within the new/old rules, so don't worry about that. OK, well what got me...
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    BMI 25 rule...

    I don't know where she got that information but it's totally incorrect. It is dangerous to be on such a LCD once you are at a healthy weight, and you also start losing lean mass instead of fat. Perhaps tell her you read on the internet that you couldn't do SS under a BMI of 25 and ask her if...
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    Birthdays... (food mentioned)

    Hey everyone :) I was just wondering, what does everyone do in regards to CD on their birthdays? Like for me, I've always thought that "taking a day off" for some reason or another is completely unhelpful and defeats the point of this diet. I feel that you need to overcome social events...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 10lbs lost, 15 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 11lbs lost, 14lbs to go Alexmummy07 - 19lbs 5.5 lbs lost, 13.5lbs to go Cat Bee - 28lbs - 11lbs lost, 17lbs to go Water Girl - 28lbs 7lbs lost, 21lbs to go Trisha - 10 lbs 1lb lost 9 lbs to go 0.5 lost 8.5 to go Scojos - 16lbs 9.5lbs...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Right, revision done for today! Let me catch up with everyone :) Vickie - Sorry to hear you're poorly :( I know eating food again can be difficult, but you did the right thing. Getting better and being healthy comes before weight loss! Good luck on the scales tomorrow - if you're worried, you...
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    GONE OFF.............................

    I've done this with the shakes at the moment, completely gone off them. Hopefully it's just a phase! It seems to happen every now and again with people :) xx
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    People who post on the CD 100% forum. Please read.

    I'm kind of in two minds about this! With what Tillyfloss said, I agree entirely. I didn't realise for weeks this forum was a non food mentioning one, because everyone was talking about it! I think this should be a seperate forum about sticking to CD 100%, people telling us their motivational...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Ditto Witchy - sort of resigned to the fact that it's going to be 2/3 lbs from now on. Every little counts though, just got to keep going with it! xxx
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey, yeah it's been lovely hasn't it! I hope we all manage to reach our goals, it's 5 weeks tomorrow so we've got plenty of time yet! :) Well my bf is coming back from uni so we're spending the weekend together, then I won't see him for about 3 weeks because we both have exams :( However, I...
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    Shattered

    Me too Liz. Week 5 - and been SO exhausted this week. Early on in the week I slept for 14 hours non stop. That's the longest I've ever slept in my life lol! The fact that I'm ill doesn't help... but yeah you aren't alone. I hope it gets better, I feel like an old person too lol! I thought you...
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    Flavoured Water

    As she said, why not buy the Cambridge water flavourings? You can have 1 teaspoon per day, and this is supposed to be added to a litre of water, but with the summer berry flavouring I buy, I add it to 1.5 litres and it tastes just as nice (nicer I think!) as the flavouring is v strong. And 1.5...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Congratulations Thelma!! Fab loss! :D Don't worry Liz, I'm sure they'll pick up. I've had a slow few weeks too (seems like this one won't be any different!) but I'm just hoping for one 4lb loss in the next few weeks. After all, I'm only 11/12 pounds off a healthy BMI, so maybe in a month or so...
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    o/t YES YES YES YES YESSSSSS

    Congratulations! :) xxxx
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    Spots!

    Ditto! :p x
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Witchy, sorry to hear you had a rough time :( Are you feeling better now? Don't worry, chicken could have been much worse, don't beat yourself up about it! In the long run of CD, it won't mean anything. Put it behind you :) Watergirl - congrats on your loss! I seem to be having 'slowly but...
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    My new do!

    Oooh it's lovely! You look fab! :) I love the colour too it looks so shiny! I'm getting my haircut in a month, last time I saw my hairdresser I was 12.4 stone, I could be 10.7 stone by then... haha can't wait to see her face! It's good to pamper yourself on CD. Sort of reinvent yourself to...
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    Got cold SS+ or not?

    Lol I'm in exactly the same position as you! Have my weigh ins on Monday, am in week 5 at the moment, had a cold since Tuesday... spooky! To be honest I thought about switching to SS+, then realised I'm probably trying to my cold as an excuse to eat, something I want to get out of the habit of...
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    My 1st CD slip...

    Hey, don't beat yourself up hun *hugs* I had the same problem yesterday, slipped up, was so disappointed and angry but realised I'm only human and make mistakes. One slip up after weeks of none is great, and just think how different your eating habits are now than before! I don't know about you...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Thank you Thelma *hugs*. You're right - and I have learnt from it, definitely. Well, the only positive I can think of at the moment, is that there was my nan's amazing lemon drizzle cake sitting in the kitchen and I didn't touch it, at least I went for fish, it could have been worse. So...
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    NEED A BUDDY!!!!!!!

    Hey Tinkerbella - a thread you might want to look at is "Anyone have 6 stone or more to lose? - Sunshine group" (it's on this page) as it has people joining with similar goals to you! I'm on week 5 at the moment but if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer them. CD is the...
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    Week 6 weigh in results

    Absolutely brilliant, well done you! You should be really proud! :) xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey, can I join? I need a kick up at the bum at the moment! I post on here every day so I hope I'm active enough for you lol xx
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    Who is on 810 please?

    I would be interested in knowing the average losses per week for 810 too, as I'll have to be on it for about 18 pounds! xx
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Sorry haven't been very active recently. Been ill and spare time is busy revising. Hope you're all doing well, well done to those who have lost in the last few days, you've all done brilliantly! Everyone is doing so well and getting closer to goal all the time. Me? I need a kick up the...
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    My bestfriend tells me diet forums are dangerous!

    Some people find it difficult to understand things they haven't seen or experienced. There is no forcing on here, always encouragement. In fact, when someone wants to quit, whilst people will try and make them think a bit more about it before making rash decisions, everyone is equally as...
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    Just lost 5 pounds in a day!!

    Haha ok well technically I didn't :p But, I am 5lbs closer to my target weight than I thought! I'll explain... My target weight is 8.7, because that's what I'd been before I gained weight, and I wanted to get back down to it. Anyway, CDc's scales and my scales have always been pretty much...
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    O/T, alcohol question

    Oh no lol don't worry everyone I haven't touched any alcohol since CD! No way I'd risk doing that! I was just having a chat with my mum about when I go uni, and talking about how I reckon I'll end up spending loads of money in freshers week, and she asked me what drinks I'd order, and then we...
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    O/T, alcohol question

    Hello everyone :) Hope you're all well. Just a question, because everyone seems quite brainy on here lol. OK I'm not a bit drinker, but one of the main drinks I do order on a night out when I drink is malibu (with coke or something). Anyway, whenever I drink it, I get a really really bad...
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    Ill - help :(

    Thank you for your support everyone, you're all so lovely! Sunshine Singer - I hoped it wouldn't be a bug! I've never heard of the things you mentioned but they certainly sound useful so I'll have a look for them! Thank you :) Diabetic throat soother is a good idea too, wouldn't have thought...
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    Ill - help :(

    Hey everyone. Well I'm feeling really crappy today :( Last night I had a really upset stomach, which still feels ''sensitive'' (if that makes sense?) today. I'm pretty sure it's because of a silly mistake. I saw a half empty bottle of water in the kitchen that had been there for a while, so...
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    My chocolate bar tastes salty!

    Don't worry, my porridge tastes salty sometimes, as have a few of my bars. It's just something to do with your taste buds during ketosis I think, not sure if there is any salt in CD satchets/bars, but if there is then our tastebuds are obviously picking up on it. At least I think that's what...
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    Monday Club WI (25/5)

    I lost 3lbs! 17lbs in four weeks = :D Aiming for 12-14lbs loss next month! x
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    men on cd

    Best of luck to you and your hubbie! :) xxx
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    Just been looking at old photos

    Exactly what happened to me. 8 and a half stone, size 8/10, and I was embaressed of my figure and thought I was fat. After gaining 3 and a half stone in 2 years, I just feel stupid, cos I had NO idea! At least this time I'll be happy with my figure when I get back down to that weight! OP...
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    Swimming Costume Surprise

    Hehe I have another one for you Broxi. Week 1, was going to wear this skirt to my CDc. Unzipped it, tried to put it on and couldn't get it past mid thigh level :( Today, thought "oh I must be able to get it a bit further now!" tried it on, it got all the way to my hips and when I let go of...
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    is 4lb loss normal on week 2-dissappointed

    Hey Zoe. I think you need to put things into perspective because that is a BRILLIANT loss. I mean it's taken me four weeks to lose 17lbs and you've done it in half the time, if you think it's rubbish then how am I meant to feel lol... I'm over the moon with my loss because you don't get these...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Alexmummy - so sorry to hear you're having a bad time :( It's really incredibly admirable the way you manage to keep going against all the odds. Have you been to the docs? Or do you have any conditions you know of that would effect your ability to lose weight? It might be worth a check up...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Thank you Witchy! :) I'm so pleased. I hope the losses don't start slowing down as I'd like to keep up losses of 3/4lbs for the next month or so. After that, I'm happy with 1/2 pounds a week on 810. It's just that SS makes you give up so much, it would be nice to have a reward for it lol...
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    Do you have PCOS?

    I'm worried I have PCOS :( I'm trying to bury my head in the sand at the moment as I seem to have a phobia of having anything wrong with my internals. I am going to get tested however when I finish CD. I'm only 18 and have no desire to have kids yet, but I know I want to one day, infertility...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey everyone, just had my fourth weigh in and loss 3 pounds!! Exactly what I wanted, so now I've lost 17 pounds in four weeks AND have completed my May challenge because I'm now in the 10's!!!! :D :D So so so pleased! Hope you're all well, bank holiday monday is finally over so we can all...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    FatFighter well done! That's a really amazing loss! I hope I can do half as well as that tonight (quite literally as I'm praying for 3lbs lol!) Keep it up, you've lost a stone of your challenge already, only one more to go :) Half way there keep going! Woo woo :D Thelma - you're working on...
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    Feeling stressed this morning :(

    Polish Rose, believe in yourself :) You have done so much already, this diet can and will work for you. You only need to look around on here to see other people who all have the same eating habits and worries and fears - and yet so many manage to lose the weight they wanted and maintain it...
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    long term

    In regards to your CDc, when you hit a healthy weight you do have to go onto 810 plan, but you don't have to then move up to the other plans straight away. My goal weight is a stone and a half under a BMI of 25, so I'll be on 810 for quite a while. If you're goal weight is under 25, you won't...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    I think I might try the mix a mousse, I've been really struggling with my shakes recently. I'm fine with the bars/tetras and porridge, but the shakes..... I think it's because I have to wash the hand whisk 2 times a day haha and I don't find them filling enough! Hope everyone has managed OK...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Yes it is!! Lol, hehe look at us sitting indoors on a day like this! I think it's best for my sanity right now tho lol, I'm sure the smell of BBQs is driving u as mad as it is me! I don't think I could handle a pizza without devouring it at the moment so I admire you! You'll be fine tho don't...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Well done Sarette, brilliant loss! Keep it up, you're doing so well :D How is everyone getting on this weekend? Today is a bit crap, I'm really glad I have the excuse of revision and essays to stay in today - despite the weather being sooo nice - as the Air Festival is on down here and it...
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    I spoke to a nurse yesterday...

    All in all, I've found that people who berate CD are the ones who actually know nothing about it, and base their incorrect assumptions on rumours and the fact that they took a few science lessons at school. I know that I know better than them, and that they know nothing. People who question CD...
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    Cottage cheese on 810....

    I haven't ever tried cottage cheese, but I'm a big cheese fan so hopefully I'll like it! What other cheeses do you think it is similar to tastewise? It must be nice having a full looking plate for once haha :) xx
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    My New Challenge

    I'll join you :) - In 100 days, I want to be at goal weight. Or only a few pounds away at least! x
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    Which soapstar would you love to look like....

    Emma Rigby (Hannah) from Hollyoaks, but I agree with the above too - Louise and Mercedes are both totally gorgeous. As is Natalie Emmanuel (Sasha) I think! Failing that, ANYONE from Home and Away. They are all so so beautiful and look so healthy all the time. Me = jealous! I don't watch any...
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    Husband's support

    Aw Zoe, that made me really emotional! It's so great you have his support, he sounds like one in a million. My BF has been great as well, when we met I was 8.7 stone, I've got up to 12 stone since we've been together, and he hasn't said a thing and always made me feel like he doesn't want...
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    Calling WATERGIRL!

    Watergirl has many wise words! Yep, it's very much a case of "mind over platter" with CD lol xx
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    Anger

    That's EXACTLY how I was! I've never been jealous before, I hated feeling like it cos it so wasn't me. I just kept thinking if I noticed the girl was attractive, he must do too, and is probably thinking "why can't she be like that". I've started to get my confidence back now and it's really...
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    Anger

    Omg this is EXACTLY how I've been! Especially with my boyfriend, I've been really snappy and really quick tempered. I've been thinking about it a lot recently and I've realised why. I think it's for a variety of reasons, firstly because for the simple reason I was unhappy. And when I was...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Watergirl, well done on your loss! I had the exact same thing last week, I lost 2lbs due to not drinking enough water I think, but then it meant I'd lost a stone overall so it was OK! Everyone is doing so so well, I hope everyone manages to meet their Independence Day weight or at least get very...
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    OH MY GOOD GOD.

    Well done! That's so brilliant, it's the best feeling isn't it! :D I did exactly the same as you, ordered a size 12 skirt (a pencil skirt too!) off ASOS as an incentive, and fitted in it straight away! It was a snug fit, but that was a week or two ago, and now it's beginning to get baggy... SO...
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    Fantastic diet-friendly products that you've discovered!

    Does anyone shop at M&S and know what sort of "sprays" they do there? Like the salad light? My dad does the weekly shopping at Tesco but he won't get that stuff for me, and all the supermarkets are a good 30 minute drive for me... and I don't drive! lol
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    Am I meant to be doing the meal this week or not?

    Weigh in 1 counts as week 1, as you have been doing the diet for a week. So weigh in 12 counts as week 12, as you have been doing it for 12 weeks. Therefore, after your 12th weigh in, you should switch to 810 for a week. :) xx
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    just wonder where........

    Hey :) Don't worry, we're here to help! You need to go on the official Cambridge Diet website - from there, you need to go onto the Cambridge Diet Counsellor section and there will be an option to find a counsellor near you. Do this, and then contact a few by phone/email. They'll arrange to...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Well I say I found "one", I actually found four LOL. I have to say though your dress is so beautiful! I didn't think it would be fair to pick it after you had haha. Anyway these ones... Brightyn - by Maggie Sottero Charley - by Maggie Sottero Maeleigh - by Maggie Sottero Mariah - by...
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    Humour me :) How much could I lose in 1 month?

    Haha aww bless you! I know how you feel, I spent ages looking for someone on here with similar stats to me :) Someone you might want to have a look at is Mrs Lampard (in the maintanence forum at the moment), she's the same height as you and started off only a few pounds heavier. After 8 weeks...
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    Only 9 weeks left before hubbi gets home on leave!!!!

    Perhaps when he sees the results and how happy you are he won't mind anymore? I'm sure if you tell him how important it is to you, he won't care. It won't effect his ability to have a good time either - it doesn't revolve around food! I'm sure you'll have a lovely time, you're doing so well...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Well done Thelma! Amazing loss! You should be really proud, you're doing so well :D Vix - be strong! You'll feel so great once you've got through it. The testing times can be dreadful, in the lead up to it and also the whole time it is happening, but once it is done and you got through it, it...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    I just realised I didn't know your names until now! It's really odd for me everyone calling me Luci on here, I keep forgetting its me lol. No I didn't have a headache, I did keep getting a headrush all day though, but the penny STILL didnt drop! An official idiot I think! I've been quite...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Lol don't worry, yesterday I forgot to drink ANY water whatsoever! I have no idea how, I've always drunk at least 4 pints every day until yest, it's become so natural I don't even think about it anymore, and then I forgot completely! Not good. Think CD is doing things to my brain.
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    Humour me :) How much could I lose in 1 month?

    What's your start weight? It really varies from person to person, but I'm currently in my first month, started at 12.2 stone and I'm 5'3". I have lost a stone in three weeks, and judging by the scales this week, I will have lost 17lbs in four weeks. If you stick to it 100%, you will lose...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    I haven't tried the mix a mousse yet, is it more kcals? Sounds yummy tho! I'm well thanks Witchy, though I've got a huuuuge essay to write so have to force myself into that now! How is everyone? Getting on well? :) Everyone's been a bit quiet here recently! xxxxxxx
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    Am I going mad?!

    Ok well today I've been super busy, I've actually had a really nice day just been constantly doing one thing or another, it was nice cos for once I barely thought about CD at all, just had my shake when it was time and that was it! Anyway, just now I realised... I haven't drunk ANY water...
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    Weight loss

    Hey, well to be on SS you have to have a BMI over 25, so therefore you'd be overweight, so I think it is pretty much guaranteed you lose weight on it as you have excess weight to lose! If that makes sense?? Lol, that's how I tried to think of it cos I was exactly the same as you in the first...
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    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Count me in too! I've already written down a June challenge somewhere haha, two seconds..... Got it! :) I've nearly completed my May challenge! :D count me in, good luck girls x broxi - 12lbs claira07- 14lb Furrysmudge - 14lbs louie lou - 20lb Lizzylocket - 12lbs Mia - 14lb miss-mallow - 14lb...
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    SS+... mushrooms... meal ideas

    I suppose it's because there are so many different vegetables available they couldn't be bothered lol, and people might get different types of veg that weigh different amounts? I agree though, would be so much easier!
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    Psyllium husks

    Oh wow! Where can you buy this??
  105. L

    Did any of you....

    Only my bf and mum know, and he's at uni and she works abroad, so no-one I actually see knows lol, I've had some comments already! :D
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Miss_mallow, congratulations on an absolutely fantastic first WI! 10lbs is brilliant, only 4lbs off a stone, you must be so thrilled. Makes all the hard work of week 1 worth it doesn't it! :D Keep it up, you'll get to your Independence weight in no time! Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 7lbs lost, 18...
  107. L

    Teeth

    That's weird, I think my teeth have looked whiter since Cambridge, lol! I put it down to eating/drinking less rubbish!
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    cdc's & 810ers.... advice pls.

    Hey - I've just seen your BMI is 24.9 (ie a healthy BMI) You should NOT be on SS or SS+ at all anymore, you need to move onto 810 *now* as you'll start to burn lean mass instead of fat. Apart from that, basically ditto what all the others have said! xx
  109. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey Thelma, good luck for Thursday :) Let us know how you get on! Hehe I think thinspiration sums up minimins perfectly :p xx
  110. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    I know, everyone is doing amazingly! :D Apparently it does work, but only if you have a low body fat percentage, which makes sense - it's like you can do all the sit ups in the world and have a 6 pack, but if you are overweight it doesn't show because there is a layer of fat covering it. If...
  111. L

    How daft am I??

    Not as daft as me, I thought there were 12 until about 4 months ago. I gained about 2 stone in seconds :cry:
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Ruth G - 10lbs, what a fab loss! You should be shouting from the rooftops! :D Hope you're getting on well so far xx IssyWissy42 - It's no problem, this thread is here for anyone who needs it :) I'm glad we are helping you in some way or another! And a massive congratulations on your amazing...
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    2X PORRIDGE & 1X BAR..too carby???

    Hey, one bar a day is fine, and I don't think the porridge is any different than having the shake! Not something I've come across but ask a CDc on here and they'll be able to tell you. I'm sure you're fine though. Oh, as long as you're in week 3 + that is!
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Haha aw, it's still brilliant! :D Everyone is doing so well so far. It's only been two weeks and everyone is already well on their way to reaching their goals. Look at Scojos and Thelma, less than a stone to go. And you Witchy! I hope everyone reaches the weight they want by July 4th. You've...
  115. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Oh Alexmummy :( I just want to give you a big hug! I'm so sorry you've had such a tough week, it's so amazing you've managed to stick to SS which can be so difficult at the best of times, you should be so proud of yourself for that. Are you feeling better now? Thinking of you and your family xxx...
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    do the bars slow weight loss?

    Hey, I don't think you're allowed bars until Week 3. People might think their weight loss slows down because week 3 is when weight loss tends to slow anyway! It may well add to it as there are extra carbs in the bars, but it isn't anything hugely significant. A lot of people who find SS...
  117. L

    Excess skin after weightloss?

    Exfoiliating do you mean? Because yes that definitely does help too, it also helps get rid of cellulite. Bio oil is a brand name, but it definitely works - it also reduces the appearance of stretch marks.
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Omg Witchy well done that's amazing! I bet you're so pleased! Would you like me to add that to the list? :) Brilliant loss, congratulations! You can do the happy dance now lol :D xxxx
  119. L

    Excess skin after weightloss?

    I'm hoping as I'm quite young and as I only (ha at only!) have 3.5 stone to lose, it won't be too bad :( I've ordered some bio oil off the net and am going to use it religiously. Not sure what else I can do. Oh well, I'd rather be slim and saggy than fat and wobbly!
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    Worried... (being anal here, sorry)

    Hey everyone. Wow I was really negative last night, no idea why... Fitz you're right, taking each day as it comes is something I've really been trying to do and it *is* the best way to do this diet. I can hardly change what is going to happen from now til October, all I can do is stick to it...
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    Worried... (being anal here, sorry)

    Just been thinking about something a bit stupid. Basically I'm trying to keep off pressure off myself on CD, saying I'll give it as long as it needs and what comes off comes off. However, I *do* have a time limit - when I start uni, as I won't have the money to carry on (nor possibly the...
  122. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey, that's still a great loss! I'm sure you can make 5lbs next week, my CDc is asking me to aim for 4lbs! Personally I'm aiming for 3.. lol :p Still a great loss though, keep it up! xx
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    28 to a 10 in NINE MONTHS?! What the hell?! lol, what is the inspiration slide, is it on here? I know what you mean, I'd love to do SS+ just to have four meals a day and stretch it out more, but want the losses on SS more than the extra meal! And we will do the happy dance haha, maybe we're...
  124. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    That's how I'm trying to look at it! Hopefully I'll lose 3lbs by next week as then I'll be in the 10's and I'll be soooo happy! Thank you for your support, as always :) xxx
  125. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey, I had a lower loss today as well, you've just got to think that you are now even closer to goal, and that's 2 pounds gone you don't have to lose again! It's so good you are keeping so positive, you will get there if you stick at it, I'm sure your losses will speed up soon :) Luci-de-Milo...
  126. L

    What would you like to do?

    This thread is really nice! I hope you all get what you want :) I just want to be me again, not worrying about bumping into people I haven't seen in ages who will think "when did she get fat!", not standing in front of the mirror for ages trying to see what covers the most flesh, not feeling...
  127. L

    I've just found the perfect distraction....

    Ooh I bet that's interesting/fun/scary all at the same time! I admire you doing CD with uni, it must be tough. What are your ideas so far? :) (im doing Politics at uni so won't steal your ideas don't worry! haha)
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Congratulations Fatandfedup! Amazing loss! And in such a short period of time, I bet you're so pleased! :D I'll add you to the list, keep it up, you'll be at your Independence Day weight in no time! Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 7lbs lost, 18 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 6lbs lost, 19lbs to go Alexmummy07...
  129. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey everyone, hope you are well. You're right Witchy I'm totally anal about the scales lol need to stop! Hope you feel better Watergirl :) Well had my third weigh in today, lost 2lbs. I'm REALLY trying not to be a disappointed about it, but obviously after 7, then 5, it's a drop. As long as I...
  130. L

    Morphing site?

    You know this website has allowed me to work out for the first time ever what body shape I am! I thought I was hourglass for ages (I really don't have a Marilyn body, but just because when I put on weight it seemed to go everywhere equally), then recently I thought I was apple shaped, however...
  131. L

    More questions! lol

    Hello miss_mallow :) Firstly, I asked this question in my first week too, and the water in tea doesn't officially contribute towards your daily intake, so it is best to drink the 4 pints on top of it. I found drinking the water in the first two weeks difficult, but now it is much easier as I'm...
  132. L

    Please tell me I don't have to finish this...

    I have no idea, maybe she is getting them from her CDc. It's not something we've really talked about, perhaps I should ask. She only qualified late March though so I suppose it is possible, she only 2/3 clients other than me.
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    Please tell me I don't have to finish this...

    Well what I mean by that is, she ordered say X number of banana tetras, and got chocolate ones instead, and also they told her they would deliver the items on Saturday, only it turns out they don't deliver on Saturdays ever, and the supplies didn't come til the following Tuesday. She's made an...
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    Please tell me I don't have to finish this...

    Hey, thanks for your replies, in regards to my CDc she is new, only qualified recently, she's also on CD herself at the moment after putting some weight on, and she really is brilliant, so supportive and she seemed really angry when talking about the supplier so I want to give her the benefit of...
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    Please tell me I don't have to finish this...

    Well some of you may know (because I moan far too much on here) that my CDc's supplier has completely mucked her about for two weeks in a row, meaning that I've ended up with at least one meal a day I didn't like. This week I got seven porridges, seven choc tetras, so good so far, but then the...
  136. L

    Whats your favourite & worst pack .....?

    Fave: Porridge, and chocolate shake. Worst: All the soups, anything banana, strawberry or cappucino flavoured!
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    3 Vs 4

    You can have 4 packs a day with SS+. SS+ has two options; three packs with a 200kcal small meal, or 4 packs with 200ml skimmed milk. As for the reason why CD gives less packs to us shorties, it is to do with calorific/carb content as far as I know. Ask a CDc on here, they'll be able to help...
  138. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hehe, that's great! :) We are all losers and it's something to be proud of :D Even if to other people it might sound strange haha :p Question for everyone, do any of you have what I call a "weight wall"? Ie, a certain point on the scales that no matter how hard you push doesn't seem to budge...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    We are losers indeed Witchy! Haha xxx
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    End of first week

    Wow that's a fantastic loss, that's over a pound a day in a week, brilliant! You should feel so proud, I bet you're over the moon :) Keep it up, you're doing so well! xxx
  141. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Haha, I don't mind! I've got the great support of everyone on this thread and that's good enough for me! :)
  142. L

    Sugar free chewing gum?

    You aren't supposed to have it as it can make you hungry, however I do sometimes. I try not to do it too much, only when my breath is like unbearable lol, but then again I've always chewed a lot of gum (I'm a teenager so let me off!) so I may be used to the hunger feeling. It doesn't take you...
  143. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Sarette, congratulations on your weigh in this week! You've done so well, keep it up! :) I'm so nervous about mine tomorrow, hoping for 2lbs but I can feel things have slowed down quite a bit this week. Well something I forgot to do last night (too much Eurovision, not enough minimins!) was...
  144. L

    Morphing site?

    Just in case anyone has this problem again - you need to click on the the two girls on the "weight loss simulator" box, not the text the says "weight loss simulator" - they are two different hotlinks.
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    Sole Sourcers - what do you count as 100%?

    You should not be on three CD meals a day - this is dangerous.
  146. L

    Question/advice

    Hey there, first of all welcome to minimins, and to CD! :) I think it really depends on you, and whether you are willing to wait another month to get started. I know with me, I made the decision and met my CDc and started 3 days later, because I wanted this done now. However if you are prepared...
  147. L

    O/T, but anyone else watching the Eurovision?

    Yay Norway won, I get to see him sing again! :D Well done on us coming 5th! xx
  148. L

    O/T, but anyone else watching the Eurovision?

    Haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one! :p Hopefully he will win so I can see him in all the magazines lol! Oh well it's nice to know you are patriotic LOL, I'm sure she'll do fine!
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    O/T, but anyone else watching the Eurovision?

    And see when Jade got hit in the face by that mans violin bow during her performance? Haha, poor girl! Also is it wrong I have a huge crush on Norway? :love: Oh I do love the Eurovision song contest! Here is to hoping Jade makes the top 10 tonight, she deserves it :) First year ever I've...
  150. L

    Anyone good at maths?

    Ok, three and a bit it is! Thank you guys! :D xxxxxx
  151. L

    Anyone good at maths?

    Oh I see. So.. does CD follow the American or British pint? :confused:
  152. L

    Anyone good at maths?

    Ok now I'm confused! Which one is it?
  153. L

    Anyone good at maths?

    Ok I have a headache and haven't attempted this much maths since my GCSE's, so could someone help? I have a 750ml bottle, which I fill up with water, and I'm trying to work out how many I need a day to get 4 pints. I think it's just over three, but that doesn't sound enough. Help!
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    Goals!!!

    OP, think about what you want to achieve during this diet. Obviously weight loss goals are important, and you can make them as big or as small as you want, whether it is get under the 200 pound mark, or get into a certain size clothing, or be a certain weight by a certain date. However you can...
  155. L

    Goals!!!

    http://www.phenforum.com/glitters/ :) xxx
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    CatBee and Trisha - congratulations on your losses! Keep it up! Watergirl - Well done that's brilliant! I'm so pleased for you! :D Who cares how far under it is haha it's still in the 12's! I bet it must have been amazing to see the 12 come up on the scales :) I'm having the same problem at...
  157. L

    A couple of totally unrelated questions!

    I hadn't even thought of that... you're actually probably right, I haven't stopped obsessing over this problem the last few days, I think I'm avoiding thinking about exams. And you're right about the control thing too because I'm trying to plan out every detail of this period... that's very...
  158. L

    A couple of totally unrelated questions!

    Hey, thankful for your thoughtful replies everyone, as ever :) Mumto4 - I could do this, but on the day before my exams I'll really want to be spending every second cramming revision in, and as a trip to my CDc usually takes (including walking to the station, getting the train, her driving me...
  159. L

    A couple of totally unrelated questions!

    Hey guys, a mixture of questions probably for CDc's and also some advice from fellow minimins :) Firstly, what is the average loss on the 810 plan? And something else I was wondering, as people over a certain height have to have an extra pack on SS, ie a higher calorie intake, why is everyone...
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    What is the one thing that you dream about when you get to goal?

    Arriving at uni in October, feeling confident to approach new people and happy to be there. Rather than, spending all morning trying on clothes and not picking what I like, but what hides the most of me, then feeling awkward in front of new people feeling like they are judging me, constantly...
  161. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 5lbs lost, 20 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost, 21lbs to go Alexmummy07 - 19lbs 3 1/4lbs lost, 15 3/4lbs to go Cat Bee - 28lbs - 5lbs lost, 23lbs to go Water Girl - 28lbs 3lbs lost, 25lbs to go Trisha - 10 lbs Scojos - 16lbs 5lbs lost, 11 to go Issywissy42 - 28lbs 9lbs...
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    results from tonights weigh in!

    Wow, that's an absolutely amazing loss. 35lbs in 7 weeks! Truly inspirational, you should be so proud of yourself. Keep up these amazing losses! :) xxxxx
  163. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey everyone! Very sorry I haven't been in here the last two days, been so busy with revision and A-levels. Not to mention the fact I've had mock exams as well, so been up to my ears in books and past papers the past few days. Can't wait for 15th June to be over and no more exams! Glad to hear...
  164. L

    I'm really confused about bra sizes! HELP!!

    Ok what you need to do is... Firstly measure your back - say this is 30 inches. You then need to add 4 inches to this, to get your back size - so it would be 34 inches. (If it was 31 inches, an odd number, you add 5 inches, so it would be 36 inches.) Then you measure round the fullest part of...
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    Anyone roughly same stats as me? (or did have)

    Hey, I'm 5'3" and started at 12.2 stone. I've only been doing it two weeks but lost 12lbs already, that's 2lbs off a stone! 7lbs in first week, 5lbs in second. The average weight loss on Sole Source is a stone a month (what I'm on), usually you lose more in the first month. As you don't have as...
  166. L

    Show it, wear it

    I bought a pair of size 10 SKINNY jeans! I must be mad lol! Hoping to wear them late summer/autumn too, we can do it!! :D xxxx
  167. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Aww bless him :) It's good he's found something he enjoys, I can sort of relate as my little brother has behavioural problems, learning difficulties and hearing problems, he started playing the drums when he was younger because he liked the fact that he could hear it, as he has got older his...
  168. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey Scojos, yes we're all ladies here so far! :D Oh poor you, it's so nice you're concerned on behalf of the pupils though, I have A-levels in 4 weeks and even my parents aren't bothered! :p I'm sure they will be fine, but good luck to all your year 11 pupils for tomorrow xxx :) Sorry to hear...
  169. L

    WOW 12 Weeks done!!!!

    That's so so amazing. Well done, you should be so proud of what you've achieved! Keep going! :D xxx
  170. L

    I have finally eaten.........

    Well done! :) Big step, congratulations! Are you on SS+ or 810? I didn't think you could have cucumber, it's not in my book!
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    Foiled by supermarkets

    It's so easy to be caught out! On Sunday I went to bed too late and consequently woke up later on Monday morning, and had to rush to get the train to meet my CDc, so didn't have time for breakfast (normally have it at half 11). Then had to wait half an hour for the train back, so had to go...
  172. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    I know what you mean there, I just did three hours revision and went so quickly, I totally forgot about the shake I was meant to have at 4! You'll be fine hehe, and thank you! :) xxx
  173. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Welcome RuthG! :) We're all here whenever you want to chat or need a bit of a boost. You'll get to your goal in no time! xxxxxxx
  174. L

    Almost There

    Hey, I'm so pleased for you :) I'm glad you feel better, I know exactly what you mean and I'm only in week 3! It must feel amazing to only have 2lbs to go :) I wish you every success in maintaining your weight and congratulations for doing so well. Do you mind me asking how long you've been...
  175. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Ohh good luck! Hope it all goes well for you, don't you find it hard revising and doing CD, I feel like I don't have any ''revision fuel'' cos I'm not drinking loads of red bull and eating sandwiches like everyone else lol! Hope you have a lovely summer too, and congrats on your 5lb loss this...
  176. L

    Show it, wear it

    Certainly sounds like fate to me Lexie! I'm sure you'll look gorgeous! :)
  177. L

    Can you do straight to 810 from ss??

    When should you go on 810 rather than SS/SS+? Eg, my BMI will just go under 25 at 10.1, but if say I get to 10.5, would I have to go onto 810 just incase I lose 4 pounds that week? Does anyone get what I mean? How do you know when to go onto it when you don't know how much you'll lose that...
  178. L

    Difference between men and women?

    It's difficult for you to compare yourself with another woman in regards to weight loss, because you can only really do it with someone the same height and weight as you. IE, a 5'2'' woman, even if she weighed the same as you would be losing more in the first few weeks, as she is holding more...
  179. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Welcome Leahtm and Shlinz! I hope we can help motivate you on your CD journey and support you all the way as much as we can! Leahtm - Have a fantastic time on your hen-do, stick with CD and by the time you reach your ID challenge target you'll be looking a million dollars! :D Shlinz -...
  180. L

    Bars making me feel sick

    Toothpaste lol! How random! I've only had the cranberry and caramel, and they are the more popular ones, so I'm not sure whether I want to try the others, I think I'll try some chocolate ones, maybe peanut and toffee, but I doubt I'll get on much better. I don't want to risk being sick cos I...
  181. L

    Where's the Monday Club WI thread?! :-o

    I lost 5lbs on Monday for my second weigh in. So pleased! If I lose 2lbs by next week I'd have lost a stone in 3 weeks. How amaaaazing is CD?!
  182. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Amazing loss Witchy, congratulations!! Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 5lbs lost, 20 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost, 21lbs to go Alexmummy07 - 19lbs 3 1/4lbs lost, 15 3/4lbs to go Cat Bee - 28lbs (or as near as possible!) Water Girl - 28lbs Trisha - 10 lbs Scojos - 16lbs Issywissy42 - 28lbs 9lbs...
  183. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Congratulations!! Woo that's fantastic! I bet you're so pleased! Keep it up and you'll reach your goal in no time at all! :) I'll add your loss to the list :D Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs - 5lbs lost, 20 to go Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost, 21lbs to go Alexmummy07 - 19lbs 3 1/4lbs lost, 15 3/4lbs to...
  184. L

    Show it, wear it

    That's so beautiful! Remember to post a pic on here when you wear it, it's lovely!
  185. L

    Lost 9 pounds the first week!

    Hey, wow that's fantastic!! Congrats on a great loss! Try not to keep weighing yourself during the week, keep it to the end of every week if you're going to, because this can demotivate you (all sorts of rubbish like water retention and TOTM makes you seem heavier than you are), and I don't...
  186. L

    Bars making me feel sick

    Oh I'm glad I'm not the only one then! Not that I'm glad you were sick, but you know what I mean lol. I wonder why that is then? :confused: It's a shame cos the bars would be a nice variation but I think I'm just going to have to steer clear of them. :(
  187. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey Fenix, of course you can! We'll do our best to support you all the way and help you get into your dress! You could post a pic of your dress on the "Show it, wear it" thread if you like, might keep you motivated! :) You're going to look gorgeous on your wedding day, keep us up to date with...
  188. L

    How much does TOTM effect weigh in?

    It can slow down yes, but it honestly doesn't matter. It isn't fat that you're holding onto, it's water, so even if the scales show a 2lb loss, you could easily have lost 5lbs, and gained 3lbs of water. Do your measurements tomorrow and see the difference. As I always say, would you rather be...
  189. L

    What is going on???????????

    I agree with Lily, don't weigh yourself! It's only been a few days. Last week I made the mistake of weighing myself, I stayed the same for ages and got really disheartened, ended up losing 5lbs, it happens like this don't worry! If you've been sticking to your May challenge as well, and...
  190. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Glad to see you pampering yourself! It's a great idea, something I'm going to try and do more of, glad you enjoyed it too :) Congrats on the trousers!! It's so nice when something you didn't expect to fit does, well done! As for weighing yourself, totally up to you but I started weighing...
  191. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    That happens to me too! Cats must sense other cat owners or something.. :confused: I really need to buy an Xtrainer, its so much more effective than a bike like I've got as you're using more muscles so can carry on for longer. I probably can't afford it though! Have fun with agility, try not...
  192. L

    Show it, wear it

    Wow you all have gorgeous taste in clothes I must say! :) GaynorEm, that's a beautiful dress! Where are you going to wear it first? :eek: My first outing will be to a nightclub, hopefully everyone else will manage one a bit more classy than that haha! (I'm allowed im 18! :p) Eyesontheprize...
  193. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Fab loss fatfighter, well done! You really are living up to your name haha! Everyone is doing so so well so far, keep it up guys!! :) I'm glad you're all finding support with one another, and having a good chat... even if it's about Disney! :p
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    Show it, wear it

    Gorgeous boob tubes! You're a bad influence cos I'm gna order that blue one now haha! I have a pair of wet look leggings I'm too scared to wear, looking forward to seeing if I can ever pull them off haha!
  195. L

    Show it, wear it

    Hey everyone! :) Well just a little idea for a thread. I know some people don't like posting pictures of themselves on here, so I thought this might be a little alternative to it. Well if like me you love clothes and love shopping, you may have an outfit or garment of clothing you are aiming...
  196. L

    Bars making me feel sick

    Ohh interesting, I hadn't thought of that! I'm fine with the tetras, it's these bars. After the first bad experience with the cranberry I ate them really slowly, so I don't know what I've been doing wrong. If anything I've drunk more water today than normal because I got a water flavouring for...
  197. L

    Bars making me feel sick

    That's exactly what I did with this last one though, I put it in the fridge, cut it up into pieces and had it with a cup of tea. Felt absolutely awful, I still feel a little sick now. Obviously drunk loads of water since, even more so just to stop myself throwing up! Oh well, silver lining is...
  198. L

    Bars making me feel sick

    Hey. I've had three bars (not in one day!), two were cranberry ones and the other a caramel bar. The first cranberry bar made me feel sick, not because of the taste or anything, it just made my stomach queasy. The next time I had a cranberry bar, it was fine and I enjoyed it, I put the first...
  199. L

    Inspiration for All Cambridge Diet Followers

    Well done! That's amazing, you must be so proud, and such a fab loss too! It disappoints me slightly when people on minimins go off CD whilst on holiday, I know it is difficult but it's just food and you don't need it, CD gives you everything you need, and you just make things harder for...
  200. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey alexmummy, very glad to see you decided to stick with CD, and congrats on your fab loss this week! Getting closer to your goal all the time :) Don't worry, I'm sure your CDc knows what she is doing, this diet still has less calories than what you'd be eating usually, so you will lose the...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Haha well the funny thing is, I don't have a harness! If my cat is in the driveway and I'm walking out somewhere, she ALWAYS follows me! A lot of the time I take her back in, but last night I was only going round the corner so I let her follow me lol, the looks I got from people! :p I'll take...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey, glad you got my message! Good to hear you got on well, I have no idea about the leg twitching by the way lol! I think it might be... hmm nope I dunno lol, make a thread! Well my 15 mins on the bike went well! Makes you feel really good afterwards, don't wanna overdo it too much though...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Thank you! :D Yeah it really puts you on a high, I was feeling bad last week but this makes it all worth it :) The only thing that's making me feel bad now is the worry about how much I will, or rather how much I WONT lose next week. That's just me being negative though! Haha yes it is true...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Thank you! I'm so pleased :D That's a great idea! I could do with some pampering! :) OK well let me know and we'll do it together! Yeah exactly, this way is so much better, exercising with other people... you just can't see them! lol (btw, off topic everyone, but just read Katie Price and...
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    Does CD cause insomnia!!

    I've suffered the total opposite with CD, and have been really tired. I usually sleep 8-9 hours a day, but the other day (no-one was in to wake me up!), I slept for 14 HOURS solidly! I couldn't believe it when I woke up! Never slept that long before in my life. The insomnia is common with...
  206. L

    Week 2 WI

    Thank you so much you two!! :D Hope you are both getting on well, your losses so far are an inspiration to everyone :) xxx
  207. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Good idea! I'm going to do 15 minutes on the exercise bike! :) Let me know when you are going to do it, we can do it together haha! Just to let everyone know I lost 5lbs in second weigh in, after 7lbs loss in first week, so 20lbs to go to complete Independence Day challenge! And only 39lbs to...
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    Week 2 WI

    Hey guys. Well as some of you know, I've had a crap week. Week 1 was great for me, I lost 7lbs too, and this week have just felt awful, plus I didn't think I was going to lose that much. Was hoping for 2lbs, maybe 3lb loss. Well just had my weigh in and I lost 5lbs!!! I'm so happy!! That's...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey fatgirlslims and witchy, you are both more than welcome to join! I hope we can help you on your weight loss journey and ensure you get the results you want by 4th July :) We'll do our very best to support you. Welcome! List so far: Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost, 21lbs...
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    This might help you...

    Great addition to Steve's graph which I've been using, thank you so much Caroline! I thought it was a good idea someone made a new thread about this, because Steves latest version is on page 13/14 of that thread and quite difficult to find.
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    I'm a SIZE 10 - First time ever!!!

    Hey. Firstly CONGRATS!! I'm trying to get back down to a 10 and know how over the moon I would be! That's so brilliant for you, you should be so proud :) As for your CDc, you have to think about how she's been the rest of the 14 weeks of you - supportive and kind, always made you feel like she...
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    Can you help???

    Did you do too much exercise? (ie gained muscle) Drink enough water? Coke Zero can take people out of ketosis if you're carb sensitive, so I'd suggest steering clear of it to be on the safe side. I'm sure you'll have a much bigger loss this week, just stick with it and stay away from the coke...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    No problem cooky :) Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost, 21lbs to go! Alexmummy07 - 19lbs Cat Bee - 28lbs (or as near as possible!) Water Girl - 28lbs Trisha - 10 lbs Scojos - 16lbs Issywissy42 - 28lbs Thelma - 25lbs Fatfighter - 28lbs Mia- 28lbs Cooky888 - 28lbs
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey Mia, great to have you here! We're all here to support you and help you get the losses you want :) Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost, 21lbs to go! Alexmummy07 - 19lbs Cat Bee - 28lbs (or as near as possible!) Water Girl - 28lbs Trisha - 10 lbs Scojos - 16lbs Issywissy42 -...
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    Quick question...

    Oh ok, thank you! :)
  216. L

    Quick question...

    I'm not on SS+ yet, but I was wondering if tuna in spring water is ok? I'm not sure but I think the spring water might contain salt, but if it's drained does that make it OK? I'm just wondering because this is the tuna my mum gets, and don't know where to find tuna in normal water when I...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey Hayley, of course you can join! What would you like to lose by then? I'll add you to the list :) Fatfighter, you are more than welcome too! :) We'll do our best to support you for the next 8 weeks, you can get to your goal! List so far Luci-de-Milo - 25lbs Sarette - 25lbs - 4lbs lost...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey, you can join whenever you like! Two stone is more than reasonable, as the average loss on CD is a stone a month. And you tend to lose more in the first or second week, so I think you could easily achieve this. Set yourself a challenge! We'll keep you motivated and are always here to...
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    Just wanted to say....

    A genuine, massive massive thank you to everyone on here. Because I would have quit without you. I don't have anyone supporting me on this diet and have found this past week really hard, I've cheated a few times with a few spoonfuls of tuna this week, yesterday I was ready to give up. Today I...
  220. L

    Kebab meat

    I've never had a kebab! When I told my bf that he was so shocked lol. I was tempted to try one until I read in the paper some shop sells kebabs that add up to (including onions, sauces, mayo and chips) 2000 calories in one serving! No thanks! My big weakness is pizza and chocolate. Although...
  221. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Hey there Scojos, Issywissy42 and Thelma, of course you can all join! We'll all support you as much as we can and we can all get to our goals if we stick at it! Day 2 of the ID challenge, hope you're all getting on well :) Second WI tomorrow for me! Sarette, congrats on your brilliant loss...
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    ? about freq of when you are weighed?

    I get weighed every Monday, but then I have to take a 30 minute walk to the train station, £8 for a return, and then she picks me up at the station on the other side! So I think I earn it lol! If she is coming to you, it is a bit tricky, because you have to take into account travel costs on...
  223. L

    I have ...

    No, there's no citric acid, it's ph..something acid instead lol. I'm tempted to try a can maybe next week, but even if it doesn't kick me out of ketosis I'm not gunna go overboard with it. Water does the job fine for me!
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    How do you keep track of water intake?

    Yeah out and about I just drink bottles, then when I get access to a computer, convert how much is in the bottle into pints to keep track. You can do the glass method just with a big bought bottle of water, and fill it up from the tap with that :) xxx
  225. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Of course you can! We can support you all the way and help you get into a gorgeous LBD! ;) What's your target weight? I'll add you to the list xx
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    How do you keep track of water intake?

    What I did, is picked a large cup from my cupboard, filled it to the top with water, then poured this into a measuring glass - i kept on doing this till it made 1 pint, which for me was 2 glasses, then times that by four, then knew from that how many i should be drinking a day - 8 glasses...
  227. L

    Detatching yourself from emotional eating?

    Thank you :( Well done you though, for doing so well. Keep it up and you'll definitely get there :) xx
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    Yippee 51 lbs lost

    Well done! I've got 51lbs to lose in total from my start weight to my goal, so it's really inspirational seeing someone else who has managed it! That's fantastic :D I know it's going to take me longer than 9 weeks lol but I'm determined to get there. Well done you :) xxx
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    Detatching yourself from emotional eating?

    I'm really struggling with CD this week, really emotional today, and I think it's because I don't have any support AT ALL. It's making things really hard for me. So I agree, I think emotional support really can help people get through this and make things easier for people. The notion of...
  230. L

    Is it just me or are weekends SOOOO hard?

    I'm the opposite! Weekday evenings are horrible for me, as the house is totally empty during the week, and boredom makes idle snacking reaally tempting. Weekends everyone is back home, time flies and I don't even think about food! It's OK for you lot, the weekend is just 2 days, weekdays are...
  231. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Day one of challenge today, 8 weeks to go til Independence Day! Hope you're all getting on well :) xxx
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    Week 2 WI

    Don't worry hun, I'm expecting about a -2lbs loss (judging by the scales so far) and I feel disappointed too. All you've got to think about is, if I had said to you two weeks ago, "Would you be happy with a 16lb loss in two weeks?" I'm pretty sure you would have said yes! Regardless of how it...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Great to see you've joined! Hope this group can keep you motivated towards your goal and support you when you're struggling :) You can get the results you want if you stick to it! I'm the same as you, I need higher goals lol otherwise I won't do anything! :p Well people, it is 4th July...
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    Does drinking more water help weight loss?

    I think it does, yes, although I'm not sure. What is definite, is that if you don't drink enough water, you put on weight - your body feels dehydrated, and so retains all the water you drink, making you put on water weight - which can make the difference in several pounds of weight loss. As...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Of course you can! Well this challenge works wonderfully for you then :) I hope this helps motivate you towards your holiday and that you have a fantastic time! ((I should probably add, I just realised I have counted my target of "-25lbs" as a loss from my start weight. So in reality, as I've...
  236. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Of course you can! I'd advise people to aim for Fourth of July, in order for everyone to have the same target and be able to count down together, and then individually wait until your nearest WI to see the results :) 69lbs to lose between us! That's basically 5 stone :eek:
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    Ketostix - colours

    Just so you know, the further down the chart you are, the more dehydrated you are, not necessarily the more in ketosis you are. Therefore it is actually better to be higher up the chart :) xx
  238. L

    A big pat on the back!!

    That's so true :) People on here don't give themselves enough credit for how difficult this can be, emotionally and physically. You should all be proud of yourselves! xxx
  239. L

    Goodbye... for now

    Do what you have to do, this diet will always be here when you need it. Take care, and I hope you manage to sort all of your personal problems out. Sending you lots of hugs xxxxxxxx
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    Depressed now :( weigh in this morning

    Oh hun I'm sorry you feel bad :( Try upping your water intake, your body must be retaining water as you aren't drinking enough (which would also explain why you're constipated) You say you haven't lost anything but you have! The proof is in the inches off, and what your body looks like is much...
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    Me again... advice on flavours whats nice and whats not!??

    I'd agree with this 100%. I love the chocolate shakes, and the apple and cinnamon porridge. Soups aren't my fave, but the tomato one is OK and oriental chilli is quite nice.
  242. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Yay! :D Thank you :) Looks like it's just you and me for now lol, we can keep each other going! xxx
  243. L

    Independence Day Challenge!!

    16 views and no joiners? Come on, give yourself a target!
  244. L

    Question about Ketosis

    I got into ketosis after day one, really it depends how many carbs you normally eat and how much glycogen you have stored. One lasagne isn't going to make you store a huge amount of glycogen, so it will probably take about a day to get back into ketosis. However every time you slip up and have...
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    Help with energy

    Haha, I know what you mean there. No-one wants to join my Independence Day challenge but they don't mind reading it! Are you getting enough sleep? and drinking enough water? Ketosis tends to make people feel energised so what you are feeling isn't right - however I did feel tired in the first...
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    Independence Day Challenge!!

    Heeeeeey guys!! :) Well I know there are a lot of these floating about, but I wanted a slightly more long term goal, so anyone who wishes to join me is more than welcome!! Fourth of July marks the Declaration of Independence, so although I'm not an American, I want to make a Declaration of...
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    ***fight the flab friday - hour by hour ***

    13 weeks! That's incredible, I know I'm going to hit the 13 week mark at some point but it seems so far off to me. It's strange how you think it's gone quickly, whereas for me it's been incredibly slow! Not that I mind, I don't have to think about impending A-levels in June, and all the...
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    ***fight the flab friday - hour by hour ***

    Thank you, that has made me feel better :) I hope it does come off, I think once I'm in the 10's I'll be happy! I won't do anymore weigh-ins either :p Keep up the good work, you've done amazingly well. xxx
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    ***fight the flab friday - hour by hour ***

    I feel demotivated today - yesterday I did a sneaky WI myself in the morning and the scales said 11.5, this morning.... 11.6! :( I've been 100%, so don't understand. I wouldn't mind a STS, but a gain?! I've been to the loo and everything, so don't get it. I feel a bit bloated though so maybe...
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