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You are best to ring your local CD counsellor and just ask, should take 2 ticks and you will get a definitive answer, the price above is a good guide but it does vary slightly between consultants. If you go to The Cambridge Weight Plan website you can search for a counsellor using your...

I hate drinking water, I drink about 3 litres, one of which has the orange water flavouring in. I like it really cold, with lots of ice. Sometimes I get head freeze as I do drink it quite quickly. Remember you are only supposed to have 1 portion a day as it may slow your loss if you have more. x

The other two its defo malic. Sorry about that, thanks for checking. x

Best check out the bottle ;) x

Thats correct, diet coke contains citric acid. Dr pepper zero, diet pepsi and coke zero have malic acid. Some people are fine with it some will get hungry and feel bloated. If you loss is affected or you feel hungry cut it out. Remember Cambridge say only have whats in the book. So really Its...

Sorry to be the party pooper here but if you cant fit in 3 shakes how could you do 2 and a meal. Makes no sense to me? You must have 3 a day or you wont be getting your daily allowance of vitamins and minerals. The meal does not provide sufficient nutrients to drop it even on the 810. The 810...

PS, I have been a consultant since sept, my only lady that got pregnany I later found out was actively trying for a baby. x

Hi There, There is no evidence to show that the diet increases fetrility due to the vitamin and mineral levels.. If you are on 3 shakes a day you are having your daily allowance of vitamins and minerals (100%) with only phosphorous, b12 and calcium being a bit higher than 100% for 3...

Yeah fibresure is fine (the plain one). Alternatively Cambridge do their own fibre supplement (Cambridge Fibre) ask your consultant about it. ;) x

Hi there, When did you have the meal, before the plan or at the end of week 1? As if you had the meal at the end of week 1, you would have put glycogen and fluid back on overnight, then getting back on track you have to lose what you have put on. If I come off the plan for a meal or...

This is a tough one really. With new customers I do recommend not until the third week. But if someone has done the diet before and knows their body Id say once they are in ketosis. Also for some people it may be the difference between failing or suceeding by having or not having bars. I try...

Every other day is reasonable as long as you dont feel you want to go but cant pass anything. As long as the urge isnt there you are fine. Constipation is when you feel the urge but cant go and get cramps, pains etc... If constipation is a regular thing and you end up buying stuff...

Well Done, You have to to what works for you. If its that bar gets you through the day stick with it. Well done on getting into ketosis. Hopefully you will have a fab loss. Keep us posted . x

Yep thats right, exercise is allowed just go easy and listen to your body. Gradually increase the level you are doing. x

Bubble you can go to the gym, just start gently and increase the amount you do. Its not good to go hell for leather when just starting CD. But just go easy. Cambridge do not say no excercie until step 3. So go for it exercise it good for you and will help you to lose and maintain your weight. x

So to answer your origonal question id change the bar for a 200kcal meal, ensuring you measure the portions accurately or swap the bar for a shake or soup. Good Luck.x

If it is your 1st week you should not be having bars until you are in Ketosis really. This will be slowing you down getting into ketosis as they are slightly higher in carbs. Id advise 4 shakes (no bars) until you are well into ketosis. This is probs why you have had a tough time and arent yet...

Yeah I tried it and its very salty, I didnt like it at all. But each to their own. x

Hi there, As its been said before try movicol, also you can have senna aswell. Laxitives are used in a stepwise approach for this problem, So the next step would be to add one in. Speak to a pharmacist or your GP though rather than just buying what you think. Unfortunately you may get some...

Well done! You have done fab. Enjoy your holiday. x

I am sorry to be a pain but you see the cambridge steps are there to help with all of these things you are concernced about, gradually increasing your calories, removing the CD sachets slowly then introducing more foods. This is why your CD counsellor should have been helping you. Are you...

Sorry just realised, so just to clarify are you no longer seeing your CD counsellor? Are you now using the CD sachets at all? Do you want to know what the 810 and 100kcal steps are. With these steps you will not be in ketosis but should still lose. Although some people do drop into ketosis...

From what I gather The Cambridge Diet is the diet wherever in the world you are, therefore the steps should be the same. I can check this with cambridge if you like. I would speak to your counsellor and ask them to put you throught the refeeding with her support. Also there is books for each...

Are your scales accurate. I would say that the weight on the bag should be the most accurate reading. If you are unsure next time your are shopping take a bag of quorn from the freezer and weigh in on the supermarkets scales in the veg section to check. x

Hi there, as you are reaching a BMi of 25 or a stone within it you should be looking at going up the steps, sole sourse plus, 810, 1000,1200,1500etc. You can spend 1-2 weeks at each step until you maintain for a few weeks. Once you arte maintaining you know this is what you need to be doing...

If they do a chicken and bacon salad, I'd say ask for just a chicken salad, and no dressings. Im sure they will be happy to help, afterall you are asking them for less. Good Luck. x

Haha, Thanks chick, the site isnt as busy as it used to be but I am sure you will find it helpfull. Good Luck. x

This is not an expected side effect of The Cambridge Weight Plan, so would advise anyone with these symptoms to see their Doctor immediately. It could be something totally unrelated. Good Luck and let us know how you get on. xx

Yep I am up and running. I was supposed to see someone tonight but they never turned up, I was really looking forward to seeing her 2! :( I also have another 2 booked in! So am making slow progress. It does take a while to get up and running and I dont expect to earn anything for a while...

Hi There, I doubt she would refuse you. Just say you are interested and check out her response! It works on a sponsorship system. A bit like Avon. So if she sponsors you she will get a small bit of extra profit according to what you sell. It only seems reasonable as they are there to...

I went on the Cambridge training day yesterday. They said that as you bodys metabolism is affected it can alter things like ovulation (in the short term). The word here though is can. If you want a definative answer I would give Cambridge HQ a call and see what they say. Or get your...

Gall stones are a side effect of the diet in some people. Continuing on the plan could be quite dangerous until this problem is sorted. The composition of your bile changes so if you carry on doing the plan you could make then worse. More frequent attacks and more damage in the long term...

Yes thats right the consultant buys it from Cambridge then sells it at a profit, there is set RRP's. All Consultants work on a self employed basis. Setting up cost - You get charged £200 once you have been on the training day and passed the accreditation paper (like a mini test). But for...

Im not exactly sure on the profit side, I dont expect to make a lot to start with as I will be trying to bget up and running. Your consultant may be able to give you a better idea really as I hoinestly dont know yet. Well qualities, physically a BMI bleow 28. Other than that you need to show...

Thanks! You have to do two full days one, then one again within 3 month. The majority of the work is coursework/modules that you have to work through. All about different subjects like obesity, cambridge weight plan, nutrition to business etc... I dont know exactly what the modules are I just...

I am so excited, I am going to become a Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant! I am going on the training course next week! I really cant wait to get up and running. I am not sure about the ins and outs of setting up on my own but I am hoping it will become clear. I also hope it will encourage me...

Good luck, it will come off in no time. I had a holiday last year for my brothers wedding time off the diet too, I put on about 12lbs, it soon came off! If the time is right and you are motivated you will get back in there. The weight you put on wil come of in no time. I sometimes think a...

Hi Guys, Im a little confused by this thread, Glucose(broken down carbs) is stored in the liver as glycogen, when blood sugar is low the hormone glucagon is released to allow the liver to convert the glycogen back into glucose. On any diet that puts you into Ketosis, as soon as you begin...

Hi girls, it is very unlikely to be the diet. They should have told you when you got your depot that irregular bleeding can be a side effect. sometimes it can take up to 6 minths to settle down. If it is problematic go back to see you Doctor/Nurse and they can give you some tablets that may...

Hey guys, I have been thinking about leaving the group. As I am not able to post often enough at the moment to contribute in the way I think I should. I think a few are in the same position at the mo. I am still doing the diet with slow progress but not getting major losses. So I am going...

Hi Guys, Well I went back 3 weeks ago, I weighed in at 11st 11lbs. Over the next week I faffed about doing the odd day then did 2 shakes a day and an evening meal as low in carbs as possible. At my WI I lost 2 lbs, which was better than I expected. This week again Ive faffed not doing it...

Hey everyone, Im a little confused, I posted on here last week from my PC at work but my message isnt here.hum! Oh Well, Im so sorry I havent been on here for ages, I have had a really hard time with the diet, infact I gave up as I was finding it so hard with being back in the uni (and I...

Well dont everyone! You are all doing fantastic!!! Claire-Im sure your friends will defo notice. Let us know how it goes. Rhiana-wouldnt that be fab for your hols! Im sure you will do it, you have been so good so far. Thinfor30- enjoy your weekend but be sure to set a date to get back on...

Im still here, how u doing flowey? x

Hi Everyone, I am so glad you are all doing so well. Really well infact! I havent had a great week, I went out for a meal on tuesday and ate nornmal food. It must have been very salty as boy I suffered I was up all night with leg cramps and had fluid retention the next day. I have learnt...

Well done Claire, its not easy sticking to it especially when temptation is there. Im just working this weekend, nothing exciting for me. What you up to? I got weighed yesterday and I lost 2lbs, its now going to be 2 weeks until me next WI. xx

lol! Thanks chick, I just thought it was a funny pic. I am finding it harder, eventhough im so close to my target. I will get there though. I think now im getting nearer to target id probs like to be about 1/2 stone lighter than that. I dont think id do that in a rush though as I need to...

Thinfor30- A stone, thats amazing, im not surprised people will notice. I bet you feel great. Do you feel it has spured you on. Claire- Im glad you had a good holiday, just 2lb on, you must have been quite good. You will have that off in no time. Pround Princess- Be sure to pop in and...

Hi Guys, I have just been for my WI and I lost 3lbs. Im really chuffed with that. How are you all doing? Proud Princess did you get through your second day 100%. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Im going out tonight and am really looking forward to it. x

I am glad you are feeling positive Proud Princess. I hope we can help you along the way. Im sure you will have a fab 1st week! I get weighed on a Saturday. So Swify, how was your holiday, I loved Barcelona, was so interesting and 3lb thats impressive, I was a stone heavier after 2 weeks.lol...

Hiya Proud Princess, welcome to the mealtaways. I hope we can support you with your weighloss (although it looks like you have had some super losses). Cant wait to hear all about you. xx

Rhiana, Thats fantastic news! I bet it wasnt fun for you hanging around not knowing what was going on etc though. Im hanging in there for a good result this week (I hope ). Am keepping the water intake going so will see. Hope everyone else is OK. Seems we are a few down at the mo. I...

You sound a bit more positive now Lisa. Try and stick with it of you can. Like you said the good thing about this plan, is not having to go shopping and not having to arrange meals. Not a good idea you feeling funny in your kind of job, you need to have a clear head. Have a read of your CD...

Hi Chick, sorry to ear you are finding it a bit hard at the moment. I would say, if possible. Try to stick with it, even if you go up the plans for a few days (and have an evening meal, the 1000 plan or something)). Im sure you will feel better and it will avoid you gaining. As by Sat you may...

Well done lisa :happy036: . Well done everyone else for being so good. It is amazing how quickly you notice a difference on this plan. Im determined to do my little exercise routine again today and to drink lots of water. You will be please to know I have cut down on the carbonated drinks...

Thanks Lisa, I am hoping for a biggie next week, I have even started the dreaded exercise. eeek! Well done Claire on sticking in there. Im sure you will see great results as you are being so good. I like to get weighed each week, if I have to wait two weeks it kills me. I think that the...

Hiya Mrs Heffalump, Of course we never replaced you, Im not sure how it works but think you have to let Rhiana know if you are leaving(or on here, of course)lol!. I just assumed you were busy etc.. I am sorry we are losing you, but hope you do well on slimming world. You can get fab...

I hope everything goes OK for you giving evidence. It mustnt be an easy thing to do. As Lisa said sometimes its hard to judge how you have done on essays. Im the same too, sometimes I get better marks when I have left it until later on. Sometimes I think the pressure helps, in a strange way...

I might know why you are craving KFC's, there are so many adverts on the TV at the moment. Im really craving one too, I do like KFC though! I wont do it dont worry!lol! I am really thinking about food a lot at the moment though. Im not sure why. I really want stuff but luckily I have the...

Jees Lisa, tha sounds like a bit of a hastle. I hope you manage to get everything sorted. Four references! Id have no chance as ive never really lived anywhere else. Thats a really good idea just adding the milk in, as an extra 7 packs takes the cost up to £52, thats without anything like...

Dont worry, its going the right way, if you have been 100% you will have lost more fat but are probs retaining fluid. Im sure you have fab losses over the coming weeks. Did your CD tell you, you have to have 4 a day? My boyfriend was a stone and a half over his slimming world target so he did...

I hope you have a fab holiday, try not to worry about weight etc. Its your hols just enjoy yourself. x

Hiya, I sometimes have the bars but not all the time, im the same though no change in weight loss. If you look at the packs only some of the bars are higher in carbs than the shakes (mainly the chewey ones). I cant stand the peanut one, really made me feel sick, im sure it tasted like...

The tinned spagheti in tomato sauce is free on green days, as are baked beans. Many of the pasta n sauce range are free if made with water (cheese and brocolli is). Some have a few syns though (always best to check). Then there are the savoury rice's in packets. The heinz Spag bol (not...

You will soon rack up them posts Claire. Lisa be sure to let us know how you do at your WI! Good Luck! How is everyone doing. I have been OK. I think im used to living off this diet now as I rarely get really hungry. If I do its only really late at night when I should be sleping anyway...

Lisa- I just found out you need over 50 posts to view any pics. Hope that helps. x

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the comments. I have my pics so everyone can see then so im not sure if it is to do with my profile or yours. I might e-mail a moderator to ask. I dont know why they appeared on the top link and not the bottom one either. UPDATE- To view the pictures you need to have...

Wow, you look great. The change in your shape is defo noticeable. Well Done. x

To answer your question about the mousse. I put the pack of shake power in a cup, add the level spoon of mousse mix, mix both powders together. then add it to 250mls water and blend for a minute with a hand blender. No lumps and its nice. like Angel Delight but a bit heavier. Try it like that...

Hi Everyone, I was surprised today when I got some more pics taken to see the difference after losing 2 stone. I knew I was thinner but I dont think I realised the difference in my body shape until today. When I first started dieting I was 15st 2lb, I got to 13 stone 7lb with slimming world...

Muffins! I feel like im seriously missing out here. Where was the recipe, can you put the link on here! Id give it a go. I dont know why you ant see my pics then, I have it so anyone can look at them. I will go through my profile again and see if I need to shange anything. I sooo want a...

Hey Lisa, I think its under profile albums, not the one below, try clicking the top link. If you cant see it let me know. I love ebay nut you can lose hours on it, id love my own place, feel like I will be living with my mum forever! :( What is it about the mousse you dont like? I like the...

I hope everyone is OK. I just wanted to let you know I have added some pic of me to plot my progress. I am surprised as didnt realse how mych id lost. Keep in touch. Bex. x

Well Done!!!! :happy096: Keep up the good work. xx PS, Lisa I have updated my pics if you want a peek. I didnt realise how much id lost. I think the pics have motivated me a bit. Glad I did it. x

My problem is I delete most of the photos ever taken of me or avoid the camera. I have put a few pics on here, in my profile album, they are not the most attractive ones but I feel best show my size. I am going to get some photos taken later with my jeans and a vest on to compare to the ones...

Im feeling much better after my nap but could have done with longer, am at work now huh!lol! Its in an IT suite hence why im on here! Im going to try really hard over the next few weeks. I dont want to become lax and start cheating when my target is in sight. I know I shouldnt have had the...

Hi Everyone, Well I just got weighed and I lost 3lb. So thats now 2 stone on CD.yey! x My party was a sucess and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. They were all quite happy with me having some salmon and veg. Infact it wasnt really mentioned, we talked about my diet but generally. So I...

Well done Claire, thats brillant. It just goes to show if you can get over a small blip you can have fab results. You should be so pleased with yourself. :bliss:

Rhiana- once again well done 3 stone, thats fab! So Lisa are you an Army Doctor, just with you saying the mess. How long have you been qualified? Oh I cheaked today and its 7up free I get not sprite zero. But sprite might be OK, just cheak the ingredients and make sure there is no citric...

Well Done Rhianna, thats a fab loss. :happy096: How are you feeling? I have a hand blender that I have been using. I have one I got from Tescos ages ago. The value hand blenders are only about £4.97 and worth having to have a shake without lumps. Yesterday I actually invested in an upsight...

Remember, advice is to stay away from these types of drinks. Im just a rebel.lol! I do have the water flavourings, im going to try and use them a bit as I really shouldnt drink so much carbonated stuff. I have days where I am totally exhausted, it is a struggle to even lift my limbs and...

Gosh theres so much on here since I last popped in. Lisa- I am at Durham University but its a bit weird course as in third year we transfer over to Newcastle Uni. So as of Sept it will be Newcastle (although I will be hosptal besed)lol! I hope that makes sense.lol! Diet Coke! hmm. I...

Make sure you keep the reciept!lol! I had a blender that I had to exchange 3 times! Each time I got a new one as they kept breaking, It coulnt handle two people on CD. I ended up just getting a refund. Im using an old blender, not as good but does the job. x

Hi Everyone, Im looking forward to getting to know you all. A little introduction- Im 26 and am a Medical Student, im currently off uni for the summer break. :D I go back and start 3rd year on 1st Sept. As you can see at the bottom of my post I have been doing CD for a little while now but I...

Hi Guys, Do you have any places left? If so please let me know as I would love to join you. xx

Hiya, I make mine up and take them to work on a weekend. My fella also takes them to work in a flask everyday, he puts them in the fridge and they are fine, no separation at all. Do you make yours with a blender? We do, I just wonder why some peoples separate. I dont like the tetras...

Hi Guys, I hope you are all Ok and Flowey that you are back on the wagon. Thanks for popping in Cheska, its nice to hear from you. Well, after my hols it was a week and a half until I got weighted, I was at a wedding for two days so only actually managed to diet for 7 days in total. At my...

I weighed myself again this morning and I have already lost 3lb in my first day. I still feel like my hands and feet are puffy too. I cant wait to get a full week on this again. x

Well it all seems very quiet around here. Looks like the faries are dying a slow death.lol! I had a fab holiday and ate so much I made myself sick of food, so did everyone else. I recon I have gained 10-12lb. I hope a good bit of that is glycogen and fluid. I had such swollen ankles all...

Hi again Flowey- Glad you had a good time on your hols. Good Luck for 2moz. m sure you will be fine, the end is in sight. So hopefully that will keep you motivated. I have been quite good, two of them meals were just meat and salad and never brought me out of ketosis. Even though I go...

Hi Guys, Thanks for popping in to let us know how you are doing. Well done Hope on putting your WW rep right. I suppose most people will try and say all other diets are crap except for the company they work for.lol! I suppose if you dont like it you know you can always try something else or...

Well done chick, thats fantastic! I dont know where everyone has gone, its very quiet here. Im getting all ready for my hols. I know I will probs gain about 7lb but I know with this plan I can get that off in no time. Im so excited cant wait to go away now. Although my exam results are...

Hey Guys, Thats really great and reassuring to many people. Dont forget though Doctors are only human and cant resist a good thing when they see it. I am actually training to be a Doctor now. My friends (also trainees) were a bit dubious when I told them at first but they are seeing how well...

Get some feiyan fei tea (can get it from chinese herbal shops and ebay). have a cup before bed, re-soak the teabag ad have another cup. If that doesnt move things along nothing will. It is a tea that is designed to help with slimming etc, TBH I think it works by having a laxitive effect.lol! I...

Well, I went to the hen do last night. I ate lots of lovely food but didnt drink any alcohol. Im defo out of ketosis and a feeling a bit grotty today, I think my body got a shock from eating and havent felt too good today. I am back on the plan today and feeling good to be staight back on it...

If you could do that No Mercy it would be fantastic, try and stay strong. Im at a hen do 2moz night (sister in law to be) and I am eating a normal meal, argh, hope im not too full after the starter. Then im getting straight back on it Sunday. The problem is im also out for meals on 10th and...

Im Here.lol! im sticking to it too! I have been quite good and done a bit more exercise this week so Im hoping I see the results. I have been invited to my friends babys 1st birthday. For which they are having a BBQ. She doesnt know the exact diet im doing, I just said ill be coming but not...

Wow Flowey, glad you took the plunge and got the waxing done. When do you go away. Be sure to drop us a line before you go. x

Well done everyone on sticking in there. I felt so hungry yesterday and today not sure why as have stuck to it 100%. Im going to try and wait until about 2pm to have my lunch so im not starving again tonight. Im also drinking gallons of water. I hope this feeling passes. lol! x

Flowey, I will still be here, I will post some pics. It will be a while after my hols until I get to my target anyhow. Even when I do eventually go back to SW I will pop in and say Hi. I will get to my target though im determined!. Glad your Dad is home Blossom, im sure his Bday BBQ will...

Hiya, Ive just been for my WI, I have lost 6lb in 2 weeks, I really wanted to lose 7lb (I dont know why) but am quite happy with that really. Im now 12st 4lb. I hope I can break into the 11's before my hols! Hope you are all keeping well. xx

Flowey- try and stick in there just until your hols it will be worth it! What do you hope to do when you come back? I went shopping today, I wanted a nice dress for a hen do next Sat and I couldnt find any that fit nicely, im a 14 on bottom but 15 on top.lol! The size 16 dresses were just a...

Thanks for that I will check it out. I just realised I get weighed Sunday not 2moz, damn ive got an extra day to wait. x

Wow! 8lb, thats fab. Id be shuffed with that. I get weighed in the morning, dont think ill do quite that well.lol! You will be at target in no time. Well done no mercy with the studying, think ill be sick by the end of my course as I have already done a Podiatry degree, luckily I had 3...

It sounds interesting but difficult.lol! So are you a qualified lawyer now and specialising in that. Or when you are dong your main course do you specialise then. Not sure if it works like Medicine where you get your qualification then go into a specialist area. I hope that makes sence.lol...

:birthday: :birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPE. HAVE A FAB DAY AND WEEKEND! :bday:

No Mercy- I have exams in November too :( Thats in the next academic year so im not thinking about that yet. Im just looking forward to the rest of the summer! What are you studying? Be sure to let us know how your WI goes, good luck but imsure you will do fab. Glad you are staying with us...

Blossom- sorry we are losing you for a while, come back soon! I get migranes and as soon as I start to get a headache I take something, the worst thing is waking up with a bad head, its like a hangover. Not nice. Make sure you keep taking some tablets throughout the day to keep on top of it and...

Well done Blossom and Flowey. You have both had fantastic losses. You should be so chuffed.:happy096: I cant wait until my weigh in now.lol! Although the longer it is the more I might lose. Did anyone take before pics, I did, I might put them on when im at target. I might take some pics...

Wow, this afternoon! Good luck im keeping everything crossed for you, be sure to let us know how you do. I have gone two weeks this time, I dont get weighed until Saturday, its gone quite quickly really. Dont worry Blossom you wont be on your own you will be with us! Hope- At least you can...

Flowey- Do whatever you need to keep you going. How long is it till your hols now. Hope- you are half way to your goal, if you keep it up and stick in there you could be at target in a month! With alcohol your body will use that first before fat, but as soon as the alcohol is gone you go...

Flowey thats real encouragement. You have done fantastically and it just shows you get the results in the end if you stick with it. Well done Hope on the loss, thats fantastic, just shows its not a good idea getting weighed all time. Im terrible for it at the mo. When I go on holiday im...

Dojt worry guys it will come off, it must do. You body cant survive on 500kcals a day without burning it form fat. I think uts water retention. This morning I was 1/2 lb heavier and thats what i put it down too, as I checked and im in ketosis. For me thats proof its working nomatter what the...

Hiya, Blossom- sorry you didnt like the cranberry one its the only one I liked. I really had to force myself to eat the peanut one eventhough it was rank. Im going to try an orange one for lunch. They do seem to have a weird taste about them though. Guess what, im in size 14 bottoms too...

Blossom- hope everything is ok, my thoughts are with you. As you say your Dad is in the best place and the haemotologosts and oncologists deal with this kind of thing everyday and will look after him. Hope your OH gets good news too. Im keeping eveything crossed for you. Well done Flowey on...

Dreams are so funny Blossom, I have them all the time. Not usually about food though!lol! I had a cranberry bar for breakfast, it was really nice. Much better then the choc and caramel. It had little crispy crunchy bits in it. I looked at the carbs and it has 14g in. Im sure thats the same as...

I hope she is OK too, she wasnt too happy last time she was on and was due to go for her WI. Im sure she will pop in at some point. Chinese is really one of the lowest fat takeaway type meals really, your right blossom she could go for meat and veg and just avoid rice and noodles. I suppose...

Hope- life is for living so go out and enjoy your bday, im sure one night wont do too much damage. Talking about food doesnt bother me.lol! Now Adams skinny (only 8% body fat, which is a bit low and he is maintaining it well, bugger)! Once a week he has whatever he wants and diets the rest of...

Hiya, Pain killers and antibiotics dont generally have sugar in them so I really wouldnt worry about that. Unless you are going to have them in a syrup. Im not sure what bongella has in it, just check on the package to see if it has any added sugar, eg, sucrose, maltose anything like that. If...

Cheska have a great hol and pop in to let us know what you have been up to. None of my mates could do this! For sure! Im motivated at the moment as I can see the 11's in the distance, oh how much id love to be there.lol! The funny thing about my dream is that if I was going to get anything...

Blossom dont worry, they always say if you dont loose as much as you hope it may be because you are retaining fluid. If you have been really good you will have still burnt fat, Im sure you will notice the difference next week. But isnt that a stone you have lost now in 2 weeks! Still thats not...

Hope staying the same isnt too bad considering the week you have had, you should give yourself a pat on the back for hanging in there.:D I love the mousse mis, have nearly had a full pot in two weeks and that me restricting myself from using it.lol! How did you do y.day flowey, hope its good...

Blossom- sorry to hear you didnt get the job. I really believe everything happens for a reason. like you say the grass isnt always greener. I hope everyone is feeling tip top again soon. I have got one more exam out of the way. Im exhausted, they really take it out of me. Only two more...

Hi Guys, Exercise will not slow your weight loss. Unless you are a man and body building. If you stick to light weight and aerobic exercise it should enhance your weight loss. Toned muscles increase your basal metabilic rate so it means at rest you will even burn more calories. If you burn...

Flowey stick to it, it will be worth it in the end. I think we are all doing so well at the mo. We all seem to be going through stressful times with fellas, exams or one thing or another but we can get through it if we stick together! x My exam today was hellish, I didnt drink too much as it...

Hi Guys, Am busy doing some last minute cramming for my exam 2moz.Argh! Im looking forward togetting a lovely pretty dress for my brithers wedding in cyprus. Also wearing vest tops, shorts etc,,, basically anything that will expose my new slim bod.lol! When I get there. x

I asked when I got weighed and my counsellor said there was no limit to the amount of mousse you can have. I have drank coke zero everyday 500mls and it has not affected my loss, not saying it wont with everyone though. x

Blossom, I know what you mean I think I would have been a bit offended. The thing is she probs just didnt want to steal your thunder as you are doing well and she might have felt funny bout losing it without trying. I suppose if you said, I lost a stone in a week and she said I did too...

Hope- it will make you stronger. Although you might not feel like that right now. My past experiences have always made me more certain of what I want from a guy and what I will and wont put up with. lol! You should enjoy the single life for a while and enjoy flaunting your sexy new bod. Its...

I hope you are feeling a little better today Hope! Well don No Mercy for sticking with it through your exams, I know exactly how you are feeling as mine start on monday, argh! I went for my weigh in at 11am, I lost 5lb. Im dead chuffed as Im now in the 12's 12stone 10 now.yey! My next weigh...

OMG Hope, I really hope you are OK. You deserve so much better. You will get through this. If you need us we will be here for you.:hug99: x

I put the shake powder and the mousse powder in a cup, mix them together, then put it all in the water and blend for a minute. If you add the gelatine powder after making the shake it goes lumpy. Put it in the fridge for 10 mins and its yummy! :eating: Night everyone, speak to you tomorrow. x

Dont give up, you have done fantastically!You do right just take it a week at a time, think primarily in the short term. Like mini targets! Im sat here now quite hungry.lol! gonna go and get a drink of water and down that. I think its the thought of being slim that keeps me going when im...

Shlinz, dont let a bay day get you down, not long now till your holiday in tenerife, just imagine how good you will feel by then. If you stick to this you could be over a stone lighter! You wont get the same results with any other diet! Have you just felt like this today or for a while? Your...

Sounds like a day for bad heads. Hope you better soon blossom. I took paracetamol this morning which didnt touch it so had some migraleve and an hours sleep and felt much better. Hope today has gone well for you Cheska, let us know how you are doing. x

Dont think they are CD bars as the flavour names dont match those exactly in the book. Wouldnt get them if I wasnt 100% sure. Im sure rennies would be fine, just dont have any remegel, the minty chewy ones or gaviscon. They mousse mix is a bit pricey, not sure if it was £6, as she never...

Hi Everyone, Its very quiet around here today. Hope you are all feeling OK? Im feeling a bit crappy again today, didnt sleep well and had a headache all day, although I took some migraleve and its getting better. I do get them anyway so dont think its down to the diet. I had the plain...

Hang in there Cheska - like you say its a new day tomorrow. Keep us posted on your progresss whether you feel its been good or bad, we will try and help you through it! ;):D Hope -thats amazing, I hope it has given you the motivation to stay with us even more. You never know your daughter...

Blossom-Im not sure what I want to do yet, im coming to the end of year 2 so have another 3 years to decide, at the mo I like a few things. I hope it becomes clearer what I want to do as time goes on. Im lucky, Adam can cook so he does his own now but he needed it in a hurry as he was going...

I just like the smell but dont want to eat it though.lol! Hope it continues. I might change my mind when Adam comes back with his food.lol! Sounds like the interview was OK, sometimes its difficult to judge what they are thinking. I will be on and off here all night just at revising. :cry...

Well Done Blossom, knew you'd be fine. Thats amazing, this diet really gives results. :happy096: You should be really proud, does it give you more motivation? How did the interview go? I have been feeling realy tired today, had a late night so that might explain it. Am not struggling diet...

Its Phosphoric Acid in Coke Zero and Dr Pepper zero (in the UK). Maybe its Mal...something in another county. I have some everyday (500mls), but I have my own theories on drinking or not drinking it, have only been on it a week will see if my weighloss slows, but I keep checking and im in...

Oh thanks I will look for that thread. I love Padstow, when I was a teenager I went there, was crab fishing off of the harbour!lol! They did lovely warm pork and apple rolls there too, they were scrummy. How come everywhere I have ever been reminds me of nice food.lol! I hope the weather is...

Well done Cheska, your are sounding more positive. You going on holiday anywhere nice? I really like the mouse, I can pretend im eating angel delight! Although I havent managed to make it totally smooth yet even with the blender. Ill get there. x

Your right Blossom, the reason I moved to this from slimming world was for quick results. You do right try not to anticipate your interview too much and you will be fine. Good Luck and hope you are feeling tip top soon! :D My exams start next monday and im starting to get nervous about that...

Im sure it will get better, you have to battle the hunger with water. What day are you on now? Im on day 8 and the hunger pangs do ease, when im hungery I just drink loads. Its your decision to make as to which plan is better for you. I suppose it depends whether you are after a sprint or a...

Well done flowey-Fantastic loss! :D Not far to your interim goal now! yey! Blossom in sure you will be pleasantly surprised, I doubt 1 can of Coke Zero will have had a negative impact, its not like you has any extra cals. If you ate no sugar/carbs your body has to burn fat. I bet you do...

WOW OMG AMAZING!!!!!! Bet you are over the moon. :clap: That is unbelievable. I think thats why people can do better on this diet than others, as you can see results quicky. Bet you are so so happy. x

Well done Cheska :talk017: One day at a time, and one drop of milk isnt going to ruin a whole day of being good. Since I have been doing CD I have been sleeping much better, thinks its actually as I used to drink far more Diet Coke than the 500mls of coke zero im having now...

hopeicandothis-drink gallons of water until you are sloshing, it will help with the hunger. Blossom, coke zero and dr pepper zero have no citric acid and no suger/carbs (phosphoric acid instead), I have been having 500ml everyday.ooops! I know its not advised but I personally am not sure if I...

Blossom- love the little cheerleader, made me smile. Shlinz-let us know how you do, im keeping eveything crossed for you! Cheska- dont worry, you need to start when it is right for you, we all go through different stages at different times. Hang in there and stay positive! :D Madge - just...

Hey Guys stay positive! Today is my birthday and I have been good all day. My treat was strwberry mousse for dinner.lol! My birthday present to myself is a skinnier me. That would be the best present ever. :D Hope you are all OK. x

I know what you mean, it does seem so far at times. I keep telling myself though in several months I could be where I want to be, which in a lifetime isnt much and the results will be worth it. Im trying not to cmplain aloud as I feel it will get me down. If im feeling frustrated I just think...

If you went with option 1 you would need to make sure you got minerals too. x

Hey I saw some shakes in Tescos today, low carb ones 77p, it might be worth checking out the carb level in them and comparing it with the CD ones. Not sure if they have all the nutrients in them so you might need additional multivitamins. I think the idea of moving to the 1000 plan or...

Madge- your point on the breath really made my day, my mouth is so bad at the mo, feel like I need to razor it, cant clean my teeth enough!lol! I think you are all doing so well as weekends can be so hard, especially when people are tempting you. If you are going to drink fizzy stuff Coke...

OMG! Thats Fantastic! I bet you are over the moon. You could try one bar a day and see, have a look on the ingredients and compare the carbs to the shakes etc and see if there is actually much of a difference. The problem is with people is that sometimes they do not 100% tell the truth (or...

Dont worry too much about feeling like that, sometimes I feel a bit like that if I get up too quicky anyway(my heart starts punding, I sweat and feel sick and dizzy). Just make sure you get up slowly and lay down if you feel like that again otherwise you might pass out. On occassion id get...

Thanks Guys! Cheska you do right stay with us and you will get there. :D Flowey enjoy your evening with your friend. I work every sat and sunday night so dont get to go out much. I have some nights out poanned that I will have to, its going to be difficult. :sigh: No doubt I will be on here...

Just got back from my weigh in. I lost 6lb. Am dead chuffed especially as its not even a full week. Hope I can keep it up. :D

Yep, week one weigh in tomorrow, although I only started monday! :eek: So will only have 5 days behind me, I have high expectations though. Flowey-glad you are feeling better, the weather here was awful this arvo it was chucking it down, so glad you could get out. What flavour soup you having...

Flowey well done on the purple ketostix. After my water challege yesterday it went to Faible (one after trace) and today its somewhere between trace and that, so I think the ketones must fluctuate. With the waxing thing, they usually get you to move your nickers to the side, so dignity is...

Wow look at what a change that has made to your BMI already! Keep up the hard work! x

Last night I watched my boyfriend eat 2 portions of stir fry then a yoghurt. He has lost 3 and a half stone on slimming world and is at target now and all he eats is healthy stuff. Any of you that know slimming world you can eat massive portions. He did tell me it tasted awful bless him but...

Wow! Thats Fantastic, well done! You should be proud! x :talk017:

Good Luck, im sure you will do well, is an achievement just getting through the first week. Let us know how you do ASAP! x

Im Great, was hungry at about 3.30pm so drank lots of water. Tried to have a long soak in the bath but after 20 mins had to get out as I needed another pee!lol! Im feeling really positive. I might for once weigh less than my fella! yey! Well done on the gym Blossom, after my exams in going to...

Its funny, I have already lost so much the first person noticed yesterday.lol! I think its because I have done it so slowly nobody noticed before. Ive drunk another litre of water, trying to dilute them ketones.lol! Ill let you know what my results are like later. x

lol! Glad im not the only one, it is a bit better today but still there!lol! Id be worried about the ingredients in breath spray, not that anyone has said but do you think it might have the dreaded Citric Acid in or something. Perhaps a few squits wont hurt, its not like you will be drinking...

It is great seeing it change, and it went that colour straight away, thought I might have to wait a few secs, but any colour change is good and means you are chomping up that fat.lol! Does anyone weigh themselves at home? My scales were exactly what the consultants were (and I know the are...

I know what you mean, I did the test today and have drunk about 1.5 litres so far today so dont think im dehydrated. Ill drink loads more and see if it goes lighter.lol! Sorry to be graphic but its not like my pee is even dark, just a bit illuminous looking.lol! I got my ketostix off of ebay...

Hi again, my ketostix arrived, did the test and the strip went dark immediately (moyen) for anybody who has them. Yey its nice to see my body is chomping up that fat.lol! Esp as everyday I have had a 500ml bottle of Coke Zero. eek! kept that one quite. I just can see personally how Coke Zero...

Ketones are a by product of Lipolysis. The process of burning fat is lipolysis. So basically your body uses all its glusose/carb stores from the liver in the first few days, then you burn fat. This shows up in your urine as Ketone Bodies are produed. I say Ketones are a by product but they...

Hi Guys, I found you yey! I have been quite awake, the night before I started CD I couldnt sleep, think it was the anxiety. Now im sturggling to get to sleep and woke up 40 mins before my alarm and couldnt get back to sleep, feel gret though. Normally I have to drag myself out of bed.lol...

Cool, will just stay on a thread then, dont want to lose anyone. If I fancy joining a group ill do that separately too. If I cant find your thread ill post here, so hopefully I can track use down.:p

I read it as we were doing both. Im confused now.lol! If there was an official group thread, in the team section,we could all still post there im sure, I dont think you have to be registered in a group to chat with people in it, they are just easier to find, you could stay with us, an...

Sounds like a fab idea, let us know when you set the group up. Can only sugar plum faries post on theere thread, or can other people chat on there too (I mean the official group one). Could be another way of keeping in touch. Ill defo look for your daily updates thread too. Flowey do you use...

Today has probs been the best day, havent realy felt hungry like I did days 1 and 2. Not that that was too bad as I only got a bit hungry near to meal times and water tied me over. Cant wait to get weighed sat, although ill have only been CDing for 5 days. How about you? x

Dont de darf, 6.5lbs! Get 6 cans of beans and see how much that weighs than add another 0.5lb, its a fantastic amount, you certainly wouldnt want to carry a bag around with that in all day. You are right though, stay positive, in a couple of weeks you will be over a stone lighter! Hope you...

Ellie1, you could be quite a bit lighter in then 15 days! How long you away for? Im the same, I usually brush my teeth lots, chew on sugar free chewing gum etc, must have paid off as have no fillings and am 26 this weekend.lol! But at the mo I darent get too close too anyone, my mum etc say I...

Moisturiser it is then, suppose it cant harm cant harm. I feel a bit like you Caroline g, Ok but simple things like walking up the stairs exhaust my muscles. I hope to start more exercise in a couple of weeks, when my exams are out of the way too, then I can really get stuck in. I really...

Caroline g let us know how you get on asap! Blossom 1602 that fab, you should be really proud, has it given you more motivation. I worry about saggy skin esp. as I have stretch marks on the underside of my arms. they have been there for years and I think they are more an issue and visible...

Yep, im on day three now. Im pretty surpised, am feeling OK so far. Just kerbing the hunger by drinking water. Wow Jim you have done brilliantly, how long did your loss take you? x

Sounds like a good idea, the only problem is I can never find threads on this site unless I have already posted on them.lol! x

How many do we have here for sure? Would be nice being official. I do have a competitive streak so would defo motivate me to be good.lol! Could post here too. You could start a group and the first six to register are in. What do you think? x

Flowey- Slightly off the point - but that Claire from steps diet story is on channel 115 on Sky now. Im watching it for motivation.lol!

Blossom1602-You will have to let us know how you do. What time do you go at? I cant wait to get weighed either but have a bit to go until then.lol! I wont have a full week behind me when I get weighed only 5 days, i'd like to lose over 3lb or id be gutted. Am I seeting my goals too high? I...

Yep im defo in. Day two now and things have been OK, a few hunger pains but they pass with water or my next meal. In not keen on the apple and cinnamon porridge, I dont know if its more the texture, felt like I was going to be sick a few times eating it but I convinced myself it was Ok and...

Apparently powdered sweetner is a no no, only the tablets. The rules as far as Coke Zero are concerned are variable too. It has no sugar or Citric acid so I wonder why they say you cant have it. Im sure I have read somewhere that sweet stuff like diet drinks can trigger your body to release...

Thanks for that advice, it is just might be nice to have black tea with sweetners rather than water all the time, I can drink it but prefer it with flavour. Ill defo get getting some flavouring when my CD rep allows me to. x

I started today and I go on holiday in aprox 7 weeks. Count me in! They asked me to set a target too and I have really never thought about what i'd like to be, its been sooooo long since I was anywhere near a normal BMI. I'd like to be 11 stone then go from there 10st 7lb would put me bang...

Surprisingly, my first day has been OK, anytime I felt a slight bit hungry I drank water, perhaps a little over 3 litres. I could hear it sloshing in my stomach at times.lol!But it did the tick. Will it get harder over the next few days? Does anyone know if it is OK to have tablet sweetners? x

Its my first day on the CD today, I had the cinnamon and apple porridge for breakfast, other than being like watered down wall paper paste it was salty, i noticed it straight away. I thought it might be the added nutrients too. I am sensitive to salty stuff as I never add it to my food anyway. :p

OK, no Diet Coke for me and plenty of Paracetamol. lol! It is a really bad habbit so only good can come from not drinking it. Im quite excited, tomorrow is the start of a new chapter in my life, hopefully a thinner one.:D I will look forward to seeing how you all get on, no doubt ill be on...

You have all done so well, I really hope I can take some inspiration from you guys. I will defo be on here frequently. I have some exams in two weeks time so am busy revising etc then the exams so the pressure is really on. Im sure i'll survive.lol! I usually drink too much diet coke...

Hi Everyone, My name is Becky and I am starting the CD tomorrow, after just researching it yesterday, I got in touch with a local consultant and joined today (on a Sunday)lol! My mum is doing it with me too so hopefully we will help each other. I have already lost 1 st 9lb with slimming world...

Hi Everyone, This is my first attemp at the cambridge diet. I have already lost 1st 9lb with Slimming World but feel like im stuck in a rut and need a good kick start. My brother is also getting married in 6 weeks time in Cyprus so it would be fantastic to geta bit of weight off for then...