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  1. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Awwwwwwww Hugo...piccies please!! So very pleased for you Asa... Things going okay here.... lost nearly 2 stone on SS...now going add a low carb meal as the cold and not eating is making me want to binge (something I really don't want to return to!!) xxx
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    Addictive eating

    Hmmm that's a good question. I think it was getting to the point in my therapy when I realised I have very, very few resources to cope with all the emotions I feel... and a heightened awareness that I react very strongly to the sort of frustrations that lots of people manage day to day without...
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    Addictive eating

    Gosh yes....a diary for your eyes only. I think with online diaries/blogs you do run the risk of stopping posting when things go wrong... I found the same with the paper version until I started forcing myself to write 'anyway' and not self edit as I wrote. Found this incredibly hard to do...
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    So pleased!

    How fantastic!!!! Do like to hear such good news :)
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    Addictive eating

    Also find diary writing very helpful and transformational although had to really push myself to get past HUGE resistance to doing this!
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    Addictive eating

    I'm seeing a counsellor for binge eating disorder and I know EXACTLY what you mean about the not even having time to consider tactics. One thing suggested was to take it 30 seconds at a time. Sounds minute to someone with more control but I think 30 seconds is a great place to start...
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    Thinkin about stopping dieting

    Just a thought...have a look at a non diet. Google 'beyond chocolate' one of the books I'm currently reading x
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    Roobius tea and sparkling water?

    Hmmm not sure about the earl grey - I thought it was a no due to the bergamot?
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    Delicate topic - bodily functions

    Yep I take 2 capsules of holland and barrett psyllium husks with every shake...or if having a bar/ tetra then 3 in the first shake of the day... and not had a problem.. learnt my lesson from the dire straits I got into last time doing CD!! Never, ever again! Also find fresh coffee and high...
  10. contrarytintagel

    That silly diet is making you ill....

    You guys rock...FAR less worried about tomorrow now.xxx
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    That silly diet is making you ill....

    Hi all, Wondered if I could have some advice? I started a new job in August that I absolutely love and am told am excelling in, but have had three bad respiratory infections since I started. Which looks just awful. Tests showed my adrenals are stuffed, most likely due to bereavements and a...
  12. contrarytintagel

    cd and tony ferguson

    Thanks guys, doesn't sound like I'm missing much... just got tempted by the sound of caramel and toffee flavours as I only like a couple of the CD options.
  13. contrarytintagel

    Tough week for all...clocks going back?

    Hi all, Just read a comment from Inge Jones about the clocks going back and whether this might be affecting cortisol levels/appetites etc... I wonder if it's true!? I've had a lousy week too and the boards seem to be chock full of similar thoughts, feelings and problems... Maybe...just...
  14. contrarytintagel

    cd and tony ferguson

    Just wondered if anyone knew the difference in nutritional values between CD and TF shakes?
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    Are TF shakes compatible with Cambridge shakes?

    I'd like to know this too - I'm on CD but variety always good...anyone??
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    Wanting to eat

    Me too! I've been drinking loads more and just tried hot water with water flavourings which has helped! I'm concentrating on thinking... a) how bad my stomach etc will hurt if I have another cd bar and b) how rubbish you feel once you've eaten and how it isn't worth it... Good luck xxx
  17. contrarytintagel

    In the mail today...

    Are you going to froth someone?? How exciting!
  18. contrarytintagel

    VLCD and maintenance advice

    Gorey is quite alarming how frequently my behaviour correlates to wee ones. Might well have to add supernanny to my support team :$
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    fantastic feeling to think

    What a lovely thought!! Lucky body having a nice break... I've found nearly all cravings have disappeared - which for me is heavenly! Am always hungry on CD and never turn ketosis stix pink...but having no cravings is worth the hunger!
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    VLCD and maintenance advice

    My fussy eating is the prob! Can just about stomach kiddie fish! Cod etc...prawns, mushrooms, asparagus = urgh!!!!!! Just the smell of mushrooms turns me green. Have only recently learnt to like sweetcorn and 4 yrs olds like that!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    What news? Louie how are you getting on? Asa have you popped? Zoe are you well??? Am plodding along! x
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    VLCD and maintenance advice

    Thank you that's really kind! I'll have a look in the book (not really thinking about it present, just remember hating it and struggling to find ways to erm force the food down). I'd appreciate ideas so I'm prepared for it, later on x
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    VLCD and maintenance advice

    Hi all, thankyou for the many and varied responses... I did get to goal before but found eating such plain food a great struggle.... 810 = torture to me! I adored being so slim and found millions of benefits (as I knew I would) and I swore I would never again be big. But when I couldn't stand...
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    VLCD and maintenance advice

    Hi all, I might be posting this is the wrong forum category but would really appreciate some advice from those with lots of experience with vlcds. I have attempted cd twice in the past, both times losing approx 4 stone and both times failing to follow the steps upwards towards maintenance...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi Asa, Congratulations!!! And just two weeks....you must be so excited! I've just completed my first week back on CD and lost 10 lbs...so a very nice start for me :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey girlies, How are you all??? Just a quickie to say am restarting CD after the cardinal sin of not going up the steps to the maintenance plan and gaining it all (and more!) back... day 5 today... but more importatly how are u all???
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi girlies, Yay we're all here again!! So lovely to read all your posts and catch up... Like Broxi I have been off plan (any plan!) and um well partied over Christmas. Am now 12.1lbs!! It is time of the month, so that's hopefully part of it but need to knuckle down and get this blubber gone...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey peeps!! How the hell are you?? I couldn't remember my login until now and the password reminder thing never worked! Got an early start so no time to catch up on all the gossip but have a day off Tuesday to see what you've all been up to. Good luck for a new week...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey girlies, Good luck tomorrow Witchy... rewrite your list of reasons as added motivation...if your head is in the right place... and all that And big yay to Zoe! It's flying off you. I got through a day 100% so feeling very pleased. Roll on Tuesday x
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi all, hope you start feeling better soon Asa. Broxi can't wait to hear about your restaurant jaunt - sounds incredible...nothing like a special night out... and way to go for sticking to the diet for a day. I've been on the go lower plan for three days now and NOT stuck to it perfectly... like...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Talking of nice pics...LOVE your new profile pic Zoe..you look incredibly beautiful x
  32. contrarytintagel

    Go Lower

    Day one over and done with, no real concerns...no hunger...but erm a bit of wind. Ah well. Day 2 and not enamoured with the texmex soup! Might have to swop this one for something yummier. Fingers crossed for the rest. Interestingly I'm not hungry but I am struggling with food cravings...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Good luck Eternal and Asa xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning all, I love the pics Claira and a couple of them are perfect for home piccies - you look so clear and happy and healthy :) I'm on day two of my new diet. Is it okay if I stay with you guys and bore your rigid until I've settled into it? Feels a bit lonely as there isn't a forum for it...
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    Go Lower

    Hey Orlando, I've just started and so far so good. LOVED the breakfast, had it with yoghurt and berries. And was amazed to find I really enjoyed the pea and panchetta soup as well (I'm not a soup person). Really pleased as I was worried I wouldn't like the taste. So far so good...
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    Oh do I neeeeeed some help!

    Whoops was a bit late with advice there! Yay!!!
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    Oh do I neeeeeed some help!

    Hey Megan, I had the exact same thing happen and the same menu! Went for chicken and asked for a green salad instead... Was a bit nervous he's think I was a fussy person but did say I'm on a health kick at the minute but didn't want to miss out on a great date ; ) All went very well and he...
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    Go Lower

    Ooooh completely missed Hilary Jones on the site - too busy heading straight for the forum, which sadly seems to be LOADS quieter than minimins. Do love the chatter to keep you going through the tough times. I'm due to start today! My boxes have arrived, all has been organised and I'm heading...
  39. contrarytintagel

    Go lower and cambridge

    Hey Alex, good to see you're doing so well! I've signed up to join oh on go lower and hope to lose 7lbs and then work up the maintenence plans. He likes to cook and with this diet you can follow low carb recipes instead of the meals as long as you follow it to the letter... I really want to...
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    Go Lower

    Hi all, Wonder if you might be able to help me! I've lost around 60lbs on Cambridge, had a wee break and gained 7lb back, as expected with the glycogen refill from all the sudden carbs... My oh has just started the go lower plan and I'd like to join him to lose my final 7lbs, maybe a few more...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    This is they: Home - Go Lower
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    Go Lower - calling all go lower experts!!

    A low carb ready meal diet, similar to cambridge but with real food x
  43. contrarytintagel

    Go Lower - calling all go lower experts!!

    Hi all, Interested in finding out from people who have tried the go lower programme. My OH has just started this, losing huge amounts and Im umming and ahhing over joining him for my last 7 to 14 pounds (previously on cambridge) Any thoughts?? xx
  44. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Update! Hi all, Just had a quick read of the posts, sorry it's been ages since I was about. You seem to be motoring along rather well... and will all be gorgeous and in bikinis next summer hols!! I hit goal then had 2 weeks, or is it longer? Off plan because of shedloads of parties, weddings...
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    Go lower and cambridge

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone had any experience of the go lower plan and using it with cambridge? I hit my goal weight a couple of weeks ago, then had two weeks off plan due to parties (awful timing I know). I'm now sitting steadily at 7lbs over goal (glycogen refill?) and wondering how...
  46. contrarytintagel

    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    You're doing so, so well :) I get very dizzy on the tough 3 hr shifts too. Tend to have extra packs those days and make up for it on days off xxxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Bloody hell ladies have you looked in the mirror????!!! Don't think you're seeing things right...all the new profile pics are incredibly, incredibly different! You look like different people. You are different people. God damn I think you're all great x
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Good luck today all!! You can do it!! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    YAY WITCHY! Just looked at your pics - what a difference!!! I think the rest will fly off, you must feel so proud and redoing wedding a lovely, lovely goal to aim for... ahhh makes me all soppy. Today...I got into my bike leathers. Don't know if anyone remembers me talking about this way back...
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Think you might be right J, all a bit too soon. Think I was a good few months in before I had a night off. But saying that you did fabulous and bonus to still be in ketosis!! I've just requested a change from long days to shorts again... this is my first week, although there is one long day...
  51. contrarytintagel

    Need Support, and will power badly.

    Hi Anthony, the best thing for me is to focus on why I want to lose the weight, what I'm aiming for and why it matters so much. Whenever I'm feeling wobbly I visualise my reasons, focus upon them and stay strong! Writing down your reasons help but make sure you're working towards something you...
  52. contrarytintagel

    Chocolate & Banana Mousse...yum!!!

    They do Witchy! They're my fave mousse!
  53. contrarytintagel

    ***GOAL****GOAL**GOAL****

    Congratulations and thank you - I've followed your posts and you're one of the people who has inspired me most xxx
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    GOAL!

    Hi all, Today I hit my goal weight! Never thought this would actually happen as I've been trying to lose extra weight I put on in 1999 for yip, 10 years! For years I've been saying 'when I lose the weight' and every one would roll their eyes figuring this would never happen. But kept plugging...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Evening ladies, Zoe I have a dress in a size 16/18 that I loved! Not sure if is your type of dress but very flattering on the old curves and in a midnight blue colour. It was about 200 quid!! And wore it once! Going to ebay it eventually but if you want to try it and borrow it for xmas just let...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey all, Good stuff and nice to have you back Claira...just watch that weight fall off! Always does after yu've had a break. Had a good day at work today! Weigh in tomorrow but the scales haven't moved. Bit despondent tonight. I was going on a date Sunday but just cancelled. He's spending...
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    Starting back - last time!!!

    there's a shop where I live but easiest to buy it online... If you google Jing tea, that's a pretty famous website x
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    weight, shape, dress sizes etc.

    I'm the same!!! Even when at my heaviest people thought I was around a 14 when I was an 18 to 20! It always takes me much, much longer than others to go down a dress size, I'd say about 3 times as many pounds, particularly on my lower half... I'm two pounds off goal at the moment and wearing a...
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    Starting back - last time!!!

    Hey flowey, great going on your restart...what's today? Day 5? From here on in I find it becomes a lot easier... Since my restart post holiday and post illness I've found chinese tea a great help! I buy loose leaf tea and use and infuser mug thing and I swear I'm loosing loads more weight since...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning ladies, Witchy so great to hear that you're in the CD zone! And the joy of the 'top you dodn't expect to fit', fitting, is just a blissful feeling! With me it's always the bottom half...It takes me an awful long time to drop a size in the old thighs...have a feeling I may *may* be...
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Hey Jayney, Have to say I think your losses are good! I know some people have huge ones but erm... try not to look at anyone elses but focus upon all the good things you've done this week, and what your weight would be if you hadn't done those things... It averages as 4lb a week which is...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hello you, best of british for your restart! xxx
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Yes I think Unison are far more dynamic and progressive! There's a huge difference... joined the RCN because of the journals access...if only Unison had that feature...
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Jayney's scales MOVE!!!!!!! And yep chuck em. Even better, don't buy any more until you're nice and settled on the diet :) Spoke to the RCN and they were actually rather good. Have to get everything down on paper and they're allocating me a rep to help. Conditions scary so I have to make sure...
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Hey Jayney, The scales moved! Four pounds down this week - which is phenomenal for me (I'm a 3lb max girl normally). I really think loose leaf green tea is making a huge difference. I'm 10 stone 9lbs today. 2lbs from goal although I'm going to have a crack at reseting my goal and aim for 10 once...
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    One positive thought a day from you

    My positive thought is... (well kind of positive) is that things are awful right now and were I not on CD I'd be elbow high in icecream and chocolate which would make things ten times worse.
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning ladies, Throwing it down here in Warwickshire! Asa I think you hit the nail on the head, for a restart when you've been on a CD a while (it defo gets harder each time) I think you do need a few days peace and quiet...plan your time, treats, how you're going to spend me the time and give...
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Thanks for that post Blingbabe... I always tell myself carrying on is more important that what the scales show and never hope for a figure on the scales as I know how easily expectations can derail me... but despite this I"ve been cursing because mine haven't budged and wi tomorrow...nice to...
  69. contrarytintagel

    One positive thought a day from you

    I've noticed that everything in life seems a whole lot better when I'm slimmer. So very happy today. Thankyou CD!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi Zoe, all my rings are too big now but they are cheap rubbish so doesn't matter! You can get those ring things from those odd little catalogues that come free with newspapers selling spidercatchers and such...or betterware type catalogues. Failing that you could always wear your rings around a...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi all, awful, awful day here but still on track. Totm too. Roll on tomorrow peeps!
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    One positive thought a day from you

    My positive thought for today is how grateful I am for CD. There are hard, hard times at the moment. And because of CD I am drinking green tea through them rather than gorging on chocolate and biscuits and making myself feel worse. I really appreciate that!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Yay Claira!! So good to hear from you too. Have missed you!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Zoe I've read that alternating hot and cold on your hair helps with hair loss. In clinics I think they submurge it but I'm sure bending over the bath and hot and cold showing the head might help.... worth a go... And Asa, just a thought.. why not try having as many CD packs as you feel you need...
  75. contrarytintagel

    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    What a difference 6 days can make! Been 100% for almost a week and the scales now read 10.12lbs - the lightest I've been in ohhh 8 or 9 years! I've swapped the coffee at work for chinese loose leaf green tea and by God what a difference. I think daily Qi Kong is also helping... I don't normally...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Yay Asa!!! So glad to hear from you!!! I do exactly the same thing when I'm feeling down, read your posts (usually feeling jealous) lurk, start to write, then delete and do the same thing the very next day. So glad you decided to chatter to us!! Someone at the door so must run but will reply...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Right ladies what is going on??? Where is everyone???? I can't be the last one to post, I'm rubbish at posting? Hope all is okay and you're all just out having fun! Today I hit 10, 12lbs - the lowest I've been in years. Feels rather nice. :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi ladies, Yay Broxi you are doing SO well!!! And become rather wise about this dieting malarky! Witchy so glad to hear you've had some good solid advice to deal with such an appalling situation. Sending your wee one a hug across the net. Had 7 packs today but really felt I needed them as a...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Was out partying minus the booze..anyone else take water flavourings out in a wee baggie? Looks very bad, like cocaine!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    I am!! Although secret goal (shhhhhhh) is 10 stone....
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Lost 7lbs at weigh in today - back on track to goal- wahoooooooooo!!!!
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    O/T Relationship Advise

    Hi, don't know if this will help, but I've read a few times that when couples become more friends than lovers it is often because they don't air their grievances day to day and fight! Might this apply?
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Oh Witchy you poor soul, it's heart wrenching isn't it? Maybe whilst you wait you could google the latest antibullying websites and pick up some tips about the best way to act? I remember seeing a feature on the news about a charity once who had a great website that made a difference. Have a...
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    Day 1 of proper re-start

    Yay good stuff one getting through day 1 and go for it tomorrow xxx
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    I weigh in on Friday too! Will only be 5 days for me, but every little counts. I suspect you'l be super pleased with your loss. Re baths...I reckon we deserve 'em!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    ooooh lots going on today Amazing news re the 3lb loss and to not weighing on dodgy floor - FAR better plan to have consistent results... So sorry Claira about your rabbit, but glad to hear you are taking long looks in the mirror. I thought that was a particularly good email from Mike too. I...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    So you gain, but then if you're careful the gained pounds go again? June is a long time in the past now, sounds to me like you're in a good place :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Thankyou Broxi that's exactly what I needed to hear... the whole glycogen thing is what bugs me...
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Hey Janyney, just wanted to sya day 4 is always the hardest for me (tomorrow for me) so congrats on getting through it. The rest should be a lot easier... xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey Witchy, Sorry been at work, just got in and still starving!!! How's your head? Hope migraine is all gone - they are killers! Good luck for weigh in tomorrow...not that you need it! I am very happy for completing day 3. Work was as bad as expected. My senior colleague called in sick and I...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey guys, Asa you nearly made it through the day so that's one step closer and Claira size 10 jeans!!!! No wonder you're struggling - so slim and away from home. I'm on day 2 and absolutely sodding starving. Very, very nervous about work tomorrow (its a 13hr one) just hoping and prayig I...
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Day 2 almost at a close and holy moly I am starving!!! Drank shed loads of water, relaxed etc etc but could eat a cow, and I don't even like meat. Going to get an early night and hope I don't wake up starving. Dreaded 13 hr shift tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Toes crossed. Dear God let me get a break!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    :D:D:D:D:D LOVE this phrase! Can't believe you're out of ketosis just for that!!?! Well done for getting rid quick!! Ahhh goth clothes. I used to be kind of goth punky at one point - LOVED my bondage trousers! And they were tiny! At the time had no idea... ach well!
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    It does make sense..two weeks sounds like a ice round figure for me. And I like the idea of now, or better...rather than a certain figure. Pressure can be so distructive. Why do we so it to ourselves?
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    ***MONDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Slankets?!! Just googled these blimey they look snug! Has anyone already got one? My pa could really do with one of these but how do you get in them? He's got limited range of movement. Would any current slanket owners talk me through it? Pop over the head job???
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Morning Flowey! Breaking it down into a few days is a fantastic idea! Might have to pinch that one. I keep trying to do too much too soon (re diet, exercise, dating, work, blah, blah) and keep counting weeks in advance and fretting and such...giving myself so much pressure. You're halfway there...
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    Time to get back on track

    Good luck on your day one ladies! Remember to look after yourselves and carry CD pack ad water everywhere! Day 2 of restart for me.... (after a few dodgy tries of day 1 last week!) x
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    I'm just the same Blingbabe! Love the CD meals! Here's to your day 3.... and my day 2....:)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Very, very, very, very nice eh Bethan? This DOES sound good! Great news Asa. I got past day one yesterday....focusing on today only today. Feels good so far! Good luck! x
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    A bit of Guilt

    Good luck ssing tomorrow x
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    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Well done Jayney! Day 2 is almost at a close and sounds like you're heading fast into ketosis land! Good stuff re listening to your body and resting lots xxx
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Yippee!!!! Have found my CD head! Today has gone swimmingly despite... ...garden centres and tescos temptation. For some bizarre reason I love the whole wandering round a garden centre then ending up in the cake dithering over which cake set up - suspect I'm an 80 something year old at heart...
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Drawing a line under yesterday and have woke up today with the sun shining and a fresh, positive attitude! Maybe I just wasn't ready yesterday? Last night I got all my CD stuff ready, threw some crap away and today feel ready for the good stuff to come. I've started the morning with some chinese...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning everyone, You are a lovely bunch! Asa that is fantastic news, especially as it was unexpected (which I always think makes it nicer) and Witchy thank you for your words of support, they made me feel a lot better. Today the sun is shining, it is Autumn (my favourite season) and I told...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    But on a positive note, just texted Lady B and all is well. Very well in fact she's a happy lass! She's going to come the forum tomorrow to catch up, so no need to worry Broxi love xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey guys, Almost didn't post this but am fed up of hiding from the truth so... Have already screwed up! Made a right royal rookies mistake and went out without water or a pack. Shopping, which took a lot longer than expected. Got headachy and tired and was buying a pal some treats she asked for...
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Hey guys, thanks for the replies... Have already screwed up! Made a right royal rookies mistake and went out without water or a pack. Shopping, which took alot longer than expected. Was buying a pal some treats she asked for because she's having a lousy time and bam, bought a cookie. And worse...
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    You DO know exactly how I feel! So nice to speak to someone who really understands! I don't think my CDC realises quite how hard and physically and mentally exhausting my work days are...I think she thinks I'm exaggerating! Lots and lots of bugs going around. I did an interesting exercise from...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    11 pounds!!! How is that possible???!!! You must be on top fo the world!! Well done you xxx
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Well it all went a bit wrong... I was almost at the end of day 4 and working a 13 hr shift at work... And things went a bit wrong. Ward is in chaos and so hectic no breaks, not enough water (although had managed 2 litres) and upshot is got very sick, clammy and almost blacked out. Nurse pal...
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    Reached Day 5 on my new Journey

    Think your treat is perfectly reasonable! And may I say your profile pic is lovely!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi all, Asa hope you feel better soon. Loads of bugs flying around...thinking I had one but just beginning to feel better. Can recommened acupuncture! Went the other day and now I have no pain!! Healthwise I think it was defo a nasty virus, although I will go for the ultrasound just to check...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Witchy that sounds far better - much easier when you have a weekly weigh in keeping you straight - and that ovely fresh feeling is fab! Gp thinks my body is struggling after losing so much weight and she wants me to maintain for a few months before losing the last stone. Going for an ultrasound...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    I say a spa! Been to Gp and acupuncturist - will update soonest x yay witchy re ketosis x
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Thanks witchy, Not had a baby so can't compare! But tummy does feel hard in one place an has been swollen for days. Bowels seem to be okay. No wind or probs there. But the pain feels as though someone has grabbed my guts and is twisting them rather sharply. Loads worse after drinking or eating...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi girlies, Sounds like you're doing good. Going to see my Gp today. Had almost a week off the diet and bad abdominal pain still a problem. Not sure if it's food, ibs, a virus or the dreaded gallstones but I think I best go and seek some advice... BIt gutted as I was doing so well and have...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey ladies, In a bad place today. Don't wat to communicate with anyone but remembered that this is when you need to, so trying! Apologies for gloom about to scribble tho... I was doing well (ish) I got to day four and was about to hit plain sailing (and the sudden loss) when things got really...
  118. contrarytintagel

    Any tips on how to stay in control on holiday?

    Hey C, just another thought - I saw my CDC the day after my return from holiday (to prevent extended holiday mode!). I have found it rather hard getting back on track so very glad that I did, otherwise would have been worse! Day 4 today x
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    It might well have been your recipe that inspired me. Love, love, love it. Although suspect will need bigger quantities as making it with current gelatine bit of a faff!
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Almost at the end of day 3 back on track and just discovered CD jelly. Happy days!!
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    Any tips on how to stay in control on holiday?

    Hey there, I tend to gain huge amounts when I go on holiday too. I just had a week away and gained 3lb (gone after 2 days back on SS+ on my return). For me the best thing that helped was avoiding my triggers.... turns out chocolate and alcohol don't tend to bother me, but pastas and bread will...
  122. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Holy crap Zoe! No that is not okay! As a woman I am seriously angry about such a violation of your wishes. As a nurse I am horrified. I seriously think you owe it not just to yourself, but to future ladies that have to undergo this procedure to write a strong letter of complaint about this...
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    Egypt

    Eurrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh Knew KFC was a bad, bad thing!
  124. contrarytintagel

    Egypt

    Good to hear you had a great holiday - hope the next few days of finding your CD head fly by xxx
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Lizz, we are around the same place stats wise! May I ask where you are yourself at the moment on the steps? And how it's going? And what you've decided to do foodwise for Disneyland (not far away now!!) xx
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Oooh thank you ladies - feedback! Loving KDs comment about the pink stix. Efficient me! :flirt2: Interesting comments. Trying to remember 810 and see if maybe it was a mindset thing. I think I remember disliking it because of the choices, quorn pieces = eck, cottage cheese = eck, green veg...
  127. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey gals, I'm the same as Bethan, everything looks 100% better on me now. Everything I try on looks good - some fantastic! Makes shopping one hell of a lot easier! Day 2 is nearly finished. It has been very hard. Tempted by millionaires shortbread and more today but have stuck to plan so far...
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Good morning world! I am happy to report the toblerone is still living in the very high cupboard with all the tinned soup I never eat... I am hoping the tinned soup will rub off on the toblerone and theeby leave it intact.... The scales report I've dropped 2lb overnight (ahhh the gycogen...
  129. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning girls, Zoe I think 3lbs is fantastic,3... 4.... whatever. Its the steady loss that's the main thing as I think this is a real incentive to keep going every week! 3lbs was always the holy grail and rarely achieved on other diets. IT is my favourite amount to lose! 3lbs seems to me like...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Yay Claira! Doing better than me girl! Had 5 packs and water going down v slooooooooowly. Started a diary thread on the main forum to see if this will help me refind my focus. Bed is calling me too but want to watch Doc Martin first! xxx
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Ta Claudine... I think the toblerone might have to take a swim with the fishes.... and another glass of water be poured. Gah.
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    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Tis ridiculous!! 9lbs away - if I get my head down this is easy peasy! So why is head misbehaving??!! I'm thinking it might be because.... I now get to wear purty clothes so have lost some clothes related motivation. People keep telling me not to lose any more and one in particular keeps...
  133. contrarytintagel

    If hunger isn't the problem... a last ditch diary to goal

    Flippen 'eck this has just got hard. Harder rather! I'm 9lbs from goal and returned from a week scoffing wholesome vegetarian food in Italy. The pasta was avoided, the beans were eaten (and enjoyed wtf??!!) and many a bottle of wine and champagne quaffed. There was also some heavy duty milka...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Arse kicking??? Hmmmm will google for ideas.
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey everyone. having a pants day today I'm afraid. Nearly got to the end of day 1 SS+ yesterday then ate 1/2 a toblerone bar. Today am achy and sore all over and still thinking about that damn toblerone! Feel very tired and poorly and getting back on track seems like an impossible feat and one...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi Ladies, I'm back from my holidaaaaaaaays and well a wee bit fatter! Put on 3lbs which I'm very pleased with as there was rather a lot of chocolate, champagne and wine! Had an incredible time, lifechanging stuff. Google 'the hill that breathes' if you're interested. I went on a f**k it week...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Nothing to knock em out with - my boobs have done a runner! Ribs make up for it :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Girlies am off to bed and off to the airport in a few hours - 4.30 am wake up call - urgh! Can't wait to hear all your fantastic news when I get back, replete and full of wine! xxx
  139. contrarytintagel

    A bit of advice from me regarding Goal weight and Stabilisation phase

    Interesting thread... I've been advised to get 1/2 stone away from goal and then go up the plans. I'm 6 pounds away at present but about to take a week off for a holiday. My CDC thought start going up on my return but I think I might be better going back to SS+ to get the holiday weight off and...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi ladies, what a beautiful day. Official weigh in today 10, 13lbs abd my counsellor said she'd like to put me forward for an inspiration award which was rather nice! I'm pretty sure I'll put at least half a stone back on over hols but I'm trying to not let this bother me. I know most 'slim'...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Diesel jeans - your holy grail! What size did you go for and how much did you get them for? And will we see pics when you're in them??? xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Yep just a week. But am planning on wine! Have missed wine and rarely go on holiday so don't want to be constantly restraining myself. Also its vegetarian and Italian food so I'm imagining lots of carbs...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Well done Asa, sounds like you're beginning to really tackle the food gremlins! Every time you successfully talk yourself round I think you're one step forward and coser to cotrolling the whole food/ emotions cycle. Be proud! Gutted about October....but if you can have the tickets as freebies...
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    AFTER MY INDIAN....

    I do miss normal poo....
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    169 naked - doing good Ms C!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning girlies, I HIT THE 10'S TODAY!! I had been *****ing and moaning and grumbling about the scales not shifting all week. Totm I suppose. Thought it was because of the bars I had (those mad, bad cravings must have been down to that, amazing how I forget about pms every month!!!) Every day...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Ok here's mine. No judgement now! There are LOTS of reasons. But the biggest one is this. I am now beginning to value myself, I no longer feel guilty and I want to be the healthiest, happiest version of me that I can be. I think I deserve this now. For me I am much happier slimmer. It is...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Wow ladies so much to respond to! Looks like the water makes a HUGE difference to our losses - I think we need to kick our arses into touch and get guzzling. Bethan, Holy Cow the 10s!! The 10s!!! They are my holy grail!!! How does it feel? I think I was early 20s when I was last in the 10s...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning Ali, You've woken me up! I love to listen to people's witter and their thought processes as they come tumbling out. Alton Towers at Halloween sounds incredible. I think my sister would adore it as she was a big fan of disney land halloween time and every year finds it depressing that us...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    oooh Zoe I want to go to go ape!!! You must let me know what you think xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Evening girlies, It must be a day for shoddy motivation. deviated BIG time with erm 3 atkins bars today. And ended up in Sainsburys staring at the big cookie packs in the bakery section. Like a dog salivating. I kid you not! I must have stood there for a good five minutes before going off to...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Claira have you tried abdominal massage? Clockwise direction, nice and firm. Pints of warm water, exercise, freshly ground coffee.... xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hello girlies, Claira have you tried dulcoease (docusate sodium) we use them a lot at work and the are very effective... hope it gets sorted soon. No one is motivated when horribly constipated - it's nasty!!! Asa, get you!! In no time at all that 48 will be a 38. Just think of the London...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi all, I found the food on SS+ too boring for words too! Had to force it down and in the end just couldn't face it. Far prefer the shakes to be honest. Decided not to go to boot camp tonight - bit disappointed as I was really looking forward to it, but I'm heading for Italy on the 10th of...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    I'm another one starting the exercise! Going to a british military fitness class tomorrow and eating a chicken and salad meal in preparation!
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    Playing with non-CD recipes? *Food mentioned*

    Yes I heard that book was good for sensible low carb recipes x
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Fantastic loss Bethan!!! And Zoe I remember brown woolly hats at Brownies...they have hoodies now??!! My how things have changed. My CDC has also said she'd like to sponsor me... that makes 3 of us looking into it now...practically a gang (hoodies or no)! Just thought I'd say...haven't we come...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Ladies you're all doing so well...and Alli - what a wonderful surprise for your husband - I bet you can't wait! Am trying to sort out holiday plans but all seems to be going wrong today, father has deteriorated again as well so wondering if it's even wise to go at all. No chance anyone here...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Stinky breath is normal indeed - usually means you are in ketosis. Lots of water, teeth brushing and mouthwash gargling will be the norm for a good wee while :) Congratulation xxx
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    British MIlitary Fitness

    Oh yes we're pretty much the same! How are you finding the classes and the cals?
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    British MIlitary Fitness

    Thanks for the reply - you've echoed alot of my thoughts... I know I should defo tell instructor but then hear of a lot of people who do aerobics whilst on the lower plans... Might try it and see how I get on, perhaps add a chicken and salad meal into the days I exercise and start off slow, one...
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    Catching up?

    I am exactly the same!! I have some small tops now and even a size 10 but in my head I am still a great big lass! Umming about bmf classes and got very worried that someone would have to lifte me up (teambuilding exercises) can't quite believe I'll be similar in weight to others and this is no...
  163. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Yay Asa the 10th of October - how exciting! I stayed at a travelodge (cheap!!) but did the job, clean, had everything I needed. Depends whether you want something nice to spoil yourself or just want the basics. Laterooms.com and lastminute.com can be good for places to stay on the cheap.
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    Is Cambridge for me? Starting tomorrow!

    Yep agree with Lexy and a few others - if it were me, now sounds like the perfect time... your confidence will very likely soar as the weight falls off and you don't have to worry about the distractions of going out and a social life that makes the diet so hard for many. PLUS you have the forum...
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    British MIlitary Fitness

    Anyone??
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    British MIlitary Fitness

    Thinking of starting this now and wondered if anyone did this? I have one stone left to go and will be moving up plans in the next couple of weeks. Current on SS+ so I know it might be hard energy wise at the moment as I do get occasional dizziness. But thought I might eb okay if I start with...
  167. contrarytintagel

    O/T First 'date' in 3 years - Eeeeeeek!

    I've been dating in the last month too! V v scary stuff but * good * adrenaline if you know what I mean... I think no expectations is the way to go...and keep in mind, it matters what you think of them and not so much tother way round (always find this helps me when I get nervous). Hope you have...
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    GRRRR RANT RANT

    I get this ALOT at the moment - someone said the other day I was losing too much off my face, which did ouch as she scrunched up her face in an attempt to show how horrifying I was looking. Size 14 at the moment and yep, still v wobby naked, still got more that needs to go. Even got told I...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Everyone welcome Ali - welcome to the group! xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi all, Am here!! Zoe your cakes are amazing! You are super talented, they really are spectacular. Have been in London for a few days up to all sorts of naughtiness, fast speedboat rides on the Thames, movies, hotels, wandering and yep, tapas, wine, dim sum. Put on 2lbs which is fab!! Really...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    And just think...by October we'll all be even wee er (if you know what I mean) xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    I have some gorgeous walking trewsers too!Think mine are more a 16 - one after Lady Bs. As soon as you have a def idea of dates wise let us know and I'll put in a request in my off duty - shall this be our meet up? Zoe you are gorg - so sultry looking! Date wise he rang me when he got home...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    lmao at bethan - we must have been separated at birth!! Me too re no hope, and thighs...and longer than expected re last stone xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Oh lady B you poor thing! I felt this way too after eating actually. According to my ticker thing my bmi is normallish now. My thighs disagree but hey ho. That dizzy feeling is horrible...look after yourself and rest up lots - duvet and movies?? xxx
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    wellie boot play area??!! That sounds right up my street! The ducks were great...I even gave them all the bread! Went on another date actually. It was nice! He gave me a sprig of heather and I felt about 15 - v odd but nice :) Makes up for my first date a week or two ago when all he did was talk...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    lmao at charlie burying phones - my dog does this!! 15lbs in 27 days totally achievable! xxx
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    Theme song

    Loving this thread - like peeking into others peoples lives! xx
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    Theme song

    Here's the pink link: YouTube - Aerosmith - Pink
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    Theme song

    OOOOOhh like it LunarJim!!
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    Theme song

    I like 'Pink' by aerosmith - so god damn sexy!
  181. contrarytintagel

    what bothers you most about your body?

    I have these too! Even when slim! The round knees are what drive me mad, even when slim I have round bits!!
  182. contrarytintagel

    what bothers you most about your body?

    After staring at 13 or so stomachs in a row, time after time, we all felt a bit silly...they were just stomachs!
  183. contrarytintagel

    what bothers you most about your body?

    Just to share.... Earlier this year I went to a burlesque workshop about learning to love your body. At one point we all had to write the body part we really loather, despised, hated, the one you hide right up to the very last minute... and put it in a bag. Then yep you guessed it we had to...
  184. contrarytintagel

    What do you love about yourself?

    wooohoo to cracking jugs and large hourglasses (I am a large hourglass too!) btw chickenpie just thought would mention the combo of the bits u like = an incredibly beautiful woman, did you know you are??!!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Think one atkins bar wouldn't do too much damage, as like cd they are high in protein, low in carbs...but 5???!! Ah well. Let me know asap when you have some definite dates and I'll request a day off for that day and come and say hi. London is sooooo easy to get around I wouldn't worry about...
  186. contrarytintagel

    What do you love about yourself?

    I like lots of things! It took a while to get to this point so am proud... I like my wrists, lips, eyes, hands'll do, waist, stretch marks!, stomach, hips, feet, forearms and overall shape.
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey girlies, How are you all today? Claira I am off the feed ducks in the rain today as well. I was in a right strop yesterday purely due to lack of sunshine so today I am feeding ducks regardless! I had a bad day yesterday, cancelled lunch with two friends as feeling too darn sorry for...
  188. contrarytintagel

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    claira- 14lb- 7lb down- 7lb to go Contrary - 9lbs - 8lb down - 1lb to go Keira82 - 14lb - 3lb - 11lb to go Sunflower - 8lbs - 6lbs down - 2lbs to go Yay... one more to go...
  189. contrarytintagel

    Applying to be a counsellor - at what point did you...

    Hi all, Just wondered at what point you made the decision to become counsellors in the programme? Do you have to have maintained for a certain period of time before you can apply or can you start the process once your BMI is appropriate? Curious... :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    WOW Claira! ... you look beautiful and new hair lovely!
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    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    That was my thought process. And it was done with thought and intent so not on a whim. Just decided wanted afternoon tea with my 8 yr old niece more than another stone off quickly. xxx
  192. contrarytintagel

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Suspect it will be bad news weigh in wise! There was an incident involving a cheese and pickle sandwich. Followed by a rather large c**e! Oh my!
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    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    claira- 14lb- 7lb down- 7lb to go Contrary - 9lbs - 7lb down - 2lb to go Keira82 - 14lb - 3lb - 11lb to go Sunflower - 8lbs - 6lbs down - 2lbs to go Hi all, sorry for the silence. Bad week with lots going on. You're all doing so well! x
  194. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hello ladies, Sorry to have missed two birthdays! And all your news... You all sound lively and set on tackling different challenges. Good stuff! I've had some horrible times with bad family news and been rather quiet but have missed you all lots! You have shrunk so much x
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    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Wahoo sunflowers!!!! 50lbs!!! A massive achievement - bet you have a big grin right now ... :)
  196. contrarytintagel

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Fantastic stuff - not to mention sticking to the plan whilst feeling lousy - that's an achievement!
  197. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Me too :p
  198. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Haven't arranged a day yet - keep wanting to panic n run screaming aggggggh noooooooo still too fat. 11.10 today Lady B - we're snap!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey guys! Get us - what a difference... I hit the 3 stone mark today. Measurements.... 41- 35 - 49 at the start 36 - 28 - 40 now, blimey how odd I still look in the mirror and see similar! Bigger deal is bought myself some 'interim' jeans Yip going on a date (if I can summon the courage)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey Broxi, So sorry to hear about your son, my sister did something similar when she was younger, and got pregnant and a few other things besides...but now she has turned her life around in a most amazing way and is incredibly happy!! I think sometimes people just take different routes than the...
  201. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    This is fantastic stuff!!!! And what a day oout - I know exactly what you mean about the gorging on favourites When I used to go to a restaurant I would be freakishly excited at the thought of day honeycomb cheesecake and it was an opportunity to have all sorts of yumminess...the ful range of...
  202. contrarytintagel

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Yay Claira!!!!!!! :D claira- 14lb- 2lb down- 12lb to go Contrary - 9lbs - 3lb down - 6lb to go Keira82 - 14lb Sunflower - 8lbs
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    1 Stone to go and running out of steam? Post here for support!!!

    Count me in guys! Will post good n proper as soon as I've had some sleep!! x
  204. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    No, me either!!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    I have feeling (don't want to say it outright in case it slips away) that this weight battle thing comes down to this... How much do you value yourself? And what you REALLY want? I *think* maybe every day we have to look at what we want to eat (for the myriad reasons we overeat or eat crap...
  206. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hi Claira, Cheeseburgers, poached eggs - I blame the summertime!!! Seriously though as eating off plan goes it was really quite sensible stuff you had and not a million miles away! Maybe the same advice...do 810 and come down the plans a week at a time - but do it properly, with structure so...
  207. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Seemed to work for the other peep - wiah I could remmeber what the thread was called! They said it made it easier to slink into ketosis without all the drama xxx
  208. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hey everyone, I'm not an inspiration- I had a big bite of a cheeseburger today! I made the decision not to have a cheeseburger but wanted to enjoy just a taste - happily that was enough. Tried to get into my bike leathers today - still a stone and a half to go I reckon - I had no idea how...
  209. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Good morning all you gorgeous butterflies! Today I have a whole day off AND it isn't raining at the minute - joyous stuff indeed! I know lots of you are moving to different plans, or having breaks, or staying quiet to mull things over but we're all still o track in my mind. We're still...
  210. contrarytintagel

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Flippen scales aren't budging!!! Thought I'd pick a goal that will get me to 'normal' bmi. At this rate might be xmas :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    claira, on wk 12- 42lb gone 57lb to go x asa, on week??, 30lbs gone 62 to go beach--ball broxi contrary on wk 12 - 40 lbs gone 21 to go faithncooper ladyb louie lou, on wk 12-47lbs gone 106lbs to go witchy zoe.d
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    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    AUGUST claira- 14lb- 0lb Contrary - 9lbs Keira82 - 14lb
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    The food I resisted today - dire and shameful need to boast - warning food talk!

    lmao at craving chicken and mash Jen! How good are you!
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    Breath

    But you're beautiful! Properly beautiful!! Not just a little bit beautiful but all the way out there beautiful. I really mean that. And even if you weren't, I do think you must value yourself for all that is special, wonderful and unique about you. It would be a terrible shame to listen to...
  215. contrarytintagel

    Breath

    lmao fantastic!
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    The food I resisted today - dire and shameful need to boast - warning food talk!

    oooh you're only up the road from me, you can probably smell it too :)
  217. contrarytintagel

    Breath

    Wow what a great surprise!! I've been umming and ahhing about internet dating again... I'd completely ignore that other chappy - the great thing about the net is that it screens out a lot of the eejits!! Size 12-14 IS slim and even if you were still size 22 you've been honest about wanting to...
  218. contrarytintagel

    Progress Pics - 7 months Bragging :)

    Wowee you're beautiful!
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    The food I resisted today - dire and shameful need to boast - warning food talk!

    So pleased with self - I swear I can still smell that cake - please excuse shameless boasting!!
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    My doctor noticed I lost weight today

    Fantastic stuff!! I saw my doc the other day too, sat down and said aren't you going to weigh me??!! Look!!! No shame :)
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    The food I resisted today - dire and shameful need to boast - warning food talk!

    Today our doctors left for new climes and brought us in lots of goodies as a thankyou... The shift I worked today was 13 hours, with three 20 min breaks... On the table in our tiny coffee room there lay... One giant homemade lemon cake with butter icing (this is my favourite) One giant...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    must be all the drugs :)
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Am just rubbish - I have the taste buds of a 7 year old! Interestingly the therapist I'm seeing finds this rather significant!
  224. contrarytintagel

    Calling ebayers - Caroline G?

    Gaw hadn't even thought about paypal...think my kitchen scales would be rubbish - they're tiny and my clothes are not!! Thankyou all for so much input!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Mini goals - suspect these might help a lot :) Instead of the usual monthly challenge - this month I've set a wee ticker to get me into normal bmi - 9lbs. Think this will motivate me more! I ate some cottage cheese today - first time ever...first reation was bleurgh!!!!! and pulled a face like a...
  226. contrarytintagel

    Really flagging today......

    redbush tea =Mmmmmmm
  227. contrarytintagel

    Ceekays moving up the plans diary....

    Diet coke chicken??? You have to tell me more!
  228. contrarytintagel

    Fibre 89

    dulcoease is good if it is softening you need... that plus the fibre or husks (similar effect) should do the job
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Inspiring stuff Asa, plus I LOVE your new ticker! Spa hoiday = bliss!
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    Really flagging today......

    lmao at my spelling...
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    Really flagging today......

    You can have 200ml of skimmed milk on SS+ I've done the whole diet on this and just couldn't get buy without cups of tea and coffee to cheer me up!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Asa I completely agree with Claira...this is where we need to be when struggling...more than any other time! Who else will understand? I think we often go 'a bit quiet' when finding things hard... but I think we need to push ourselves to share it, rather than battle on alone. I for one don't...
  233. contrarytintagel

    Calling ebayers - Caroline G?

    Hi all, I saw Caroline's post about ebaying her clothes and wondered if you could give me some advice? I have about 30 items of size 16/18 clothing to go - some of which were expensive and barely worn and very gorgeous! I've bought form ebay but never sold due to a post office phobia (ok...
  234. contrarytintagel

    Been struggling for the last few weeks

    I have some motivation for you!! I posted on one of your threads a while ago and found you hugely inspirational... just came to read your post and didn't recognise you from the pic I had of you in my mind from before - life changing stuff this!!
  235. contrarytintagel

    Boxercise - has anyone done it?

    I have done muay thai (hard core stuff!) boxercise and body combat and love them all passionately!! I haven't however done any whilst on CD because it is a really tough workout (I think one of the best for fat burning, muscle definition and cardio fitness) and I already find myself a little...
  236. contrarytintagel

    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Hello ladies!! Broxi sorry you're struggling - I think CD is REALLY REALLY hard after a break (hence not having one). I know some people manage and do fantastic but I am defo not one of them! I agree with Claira of the rapidly shrinking ta tas and rapidly increasing sex drive (new nickname C...
  237. contrarytintagel

    CDC - should this be allowed?

    Have to admit I remember going to a hypnotherapist in the past for weight loss and was completely discouraged to find she was about three times my size. Although it might have been a personal choice to be that size I still remember thinking if hypnotherapy works for weight loss then why aren't...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Know the feeling - am wondering what on earth to do with cottage cheese!!?!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    I am getting close - just have to keep up the focus!
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Four stones!!!!! I can't wait to hit that! Seems like forever I've been saying 'I have 4 stone to lose'. How does it feel?? Congratulations!:happy096:
  241. contrarytintagel

    Teeth

    This subject comes up from time to time with CD. I'd keep a close eye on them at the dentist and up your oral hygiene and yep using sensodyne for a bit sounds like a good idea x
  242. contrarytintagel

    New photo...

    HUGE difference! Your moobs will bite the dust in no time! :)
  243. contrarytintagel

    O/T Almost ready to start dating again

    Hi I've used dating internet sites in the past - Match is the most well known so probably the most people. Also eharmony and dating direct are quite well known - have a mooch and see what you think - you can often get free trials to tempt you to sign up. My only tip is that you get access to...
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    ButtErFlies-In It To Win It

    Morning all, another lovely rainy day... Wel I ate my fish and salad but can't honestly say I enjoyed it. Obviously not quite grown up enough - I wanted ketchup!! Going to try chicken tonight. NO a great fan of 810 so far - think I'll go back to SS+ afterwards!
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    my plan...

    I'm doing my 810 week now but must admit I'm not really enjoying it! NIce to be eating but due to being a fussy eater I find the limited choices a struggle and have to force myself to eat the meal! Does everyone use lemon juice? Says you cna in the book but thought this was a no no?
  246. contrarytintagel

    my plan...

    Hmmm think I'll do my 810 week now then go back to SS+ if I find it easy enough to do so after a week of food...
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