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I'm a returner too - seeing consultant tomorrow. Lost 3 half stone 5 yrs ago - put it back on again after an emotional time. Lost 10lbs on slimming world - in 3 months!! So decided to boost things & get my bum in gear ... Must admit the thought of shakes does scare me - but I will succeed. Oh...

Help!! I'm not taking the thermo tablets, but am having the tea ... should I be on the tablets too? Couscous, chicken breast and veg for tea ... What do you use for your shakes? I'm using soya milk atm. LouMo - sorry honey - but I've not been given the protein too ... Should I have? ...

Can I join you? Just started today ...... Need a boot tho to keep me on track. What are you having in the evenings? xx

I'm just starting too ... not really sure what to have in the evenings tho.. xx

Hi can I join you too?? Am going to give Dukan a go starting tomorrow ..... All the best mini x x

I'm just book marking this thread - altho not pregnant yet ... am hoping to go for another round of ivf next year and would love to know how you're all doing x x

OMG - have been away a while and come on to read Sunshines fab news!! Congrats to you and hubby!! woo hoo a baby!! Fabulous news x x x

I'm still about - dipping in and out of CD .. atho been feeling really ill lately and think its time to start eating properly. Am on 1000 at the mo .. Good luck everyone x x Big hello sunshine x x

Hi honey - you look amazing!!! As for the CD thing - I'd go for the 810 as a minimum - I know you've got to be a stone over bmi of 25 to SS which I was exactly and must admit am struggling with it. Have had a few slip ups! Think will be moving to 810 next week - or my version which worked for...

Georgie - you look fab!! Dione and Shanny - thanks for the welceom back and words of wisdom - yes its harder 2nd time round ...hopefully on 810 very soon x x

Yay a name I recognise!! Hello Dione! How are you? Am good- just back from 6 months in the Falklands and getting right back into the swing of SSing .... Well trying too!!! Starting to feel hungry now (day 2). Put on a stone down south so gotta get rind and back on track x x Take care mini x x

Can I join you all? I did CD last year and was then posted out of the UK - have just returned and need to get back on track and lose the stone I've put on since being away - quite shocked it was only a stone (was away fro 6 months) but finding SSing pretty tough going at the mo... Take care...

Suunshine - yay I've found you!! Congrats honey x x You kept me on the straight and narrow last year - thank you - a little of what I've lost has crept back on but am able to SS (just) so plan on kicking it to touch once and for all!! Where's everyone else gone? Shanny - you look amazing...

Blush - I too am returning to CD .. SSing for first couple of weeks after an enforced break somewhere very cold with work... Here's to us!! x x

Thelma so sorry to read your news-9 is so darn young. My thoughts are with you and her family xx As for diet - well sort of gone a bit array - have been on course past 2 weeks so put on just over 3lbs....Plan would be to shift a stone before jan25th!! Need to find a counsellor down here now...

Pisces - hope you get sorted soon honey... I know I'm extremely frustrated with my CDC and have complain. At the moment I'm paying £55 for a weeks worth of shakes bars etc. That to me is extortion. Other CDC's charge £37. I am like you and am unable to move to another as it would take me...

So darn hard getting back on track again ..... just about doing it but getting thrown all sort of stresses here there and everywhere!!! .... It'll all work out. Big hugs x x

Sunshine we NEEEEED piccies of the ring!!! Fab news honey ... sounds heavenly and waiting until he's got the ring is so romantic x x Hi Jella - sounds like you're doing really well too!! Fab news! I had counselling earlier this year ans yes it was hard butboy the best thing I've done! All...

Flippin heck Thelma!! 5 stone!! That's brilliant - well done you honey!! That is amazing ..... must admit am half doing Cd and half healthy eating. Had weigh in today - have it every fortnight especially if I've got a celebration!! Gives me a chance to redeem myself!! Finally in the 9 stone...

Sunshine honey - look how well you've done so far!! As for the engagement... congrats honey ... has he popped the question yet???? Tell us more... x x Hoping how you doing?? Am sort of ssing - well half heartedly - but really want to lose this last stone - at the mo its about 8lbs to goal but...

Hello my darlings... god its been hard going lately hasn't it! Good to see we're all here supporting each other tho x x This last stone is doing head in now - haven't got energy to do SS - but know will have to at some point. Was fab going horse riding today tho - wanted to shout off the roof...

Mmm a week of SS+ to have lost 1lb.... think it just gets harder the closer you are or am I imagining it?? This last stone seems to just not want to go!! How very dare it :D :D :D Jella honey have had to cancel IVF - prob won't get a chance until end of next year or start 2011 due to work...

Jella - lovely to see you - gonna have to step away from CD too - Navy have thrown me a fast ball and told me I'm gonna have to fund my move myself ... so angry as its gonna be £1500 which was going towards my IVF... crap... So CD will have to go to the wayside - will prob end up going back to...

linda thank you for getting back to me... I do feel its a real shame that the majority of CDC's do it to benefit us! and really thank you for that, its just proving to be very expensive now. did think about becoming a counsellor but am in the armed forces and have been sent abroad! Perhaps...

I've complained before as my CDC charges a min £50 per week for shakes!! It's beyond a joke and I think its wrong to cash in on other peoples difficulties. Isn't trying to lose weight hard enough without being seen off by those supposedly supporting you?? There aren't any others nearby so am...

Cheers honey.... how are you?? It's sooooooo quiet on here!! Either that or I'm the only one without a life :sigh: ha ha ha .... I'm busy packing up the house at the mo - or at least I should be.... Take care x x x

Peeeeeee'd off - this morning when I got up had lost 2.5 lbs - by the time I got dressed and went for weigh in had changed to 1lb ... Mmm sure clothes don't weigh that much and hadn't had breakfast!! Ah well - its 1 lb off (in two weeks??) must admit am starting to think this is getting far too...

Sunshineeeeeeeeeee!! Great to see you!! How was it? That's fab news you STS! Take care mini x

Got it - its ok - a bit higher in cals than CD - bars very sweet. Well where is everyone?????????? Got WI tomorrow - not lost much prob stayed the same ... think will go back to SSing for couple weeks to shift this last little bit..... Getting harder now that winter is drawing in. How's...

Dione know what you mean about the money honey.... its so expensive. There is something similar onine - exante - I've bought an intro weeks worth of their stuff to try it out. With house move etc finding money really tight, don't wanna stop just yet though. Please pop in and keep us updated -...

Thank you thelma honey x x Am hoping to get there this month - in fact HAVE to get their this month - will be couple weeks SSing I think. Need to get arseto gym a bit more!!! Big hugs and well done you x x x

Well its Nov - didnt reach the goals I wanted too - but here's hoping the last final push will happen this month... How is everyone???????

Honey do wonder if you're having enough tbh.. Have you looked at exante? You can order online and very similar to CD apparently ... I've ordered a weeks worth just to see what its like as its a darn sight cheaper than what I get charge!! £50 for a box of porridge last week - thats £2.38 per...

So far so good- its coming off again ... yay .. just not sleeping - forgot about that part of SSing ...plus have mum and brother visiting next week .... means lots of trips out - theatre etc ... big hugs to every one ...... how are we all doing with our october challenges???

STS so have asked to go back on SS for a week to kick start things again ..... I know its prob cos I'm within my last stone.... Butreally need to getit shifted and be on maintenance program before I leave.... How's everyone else doing??

Still about - just really busy with work etc... Must admit am a bit disheartened too. hit the dieters wall - no weightloss / inch loss for some time now and really feel that this is an expensive way to lose nothing. Seeing CDC tomorrow will speak to him and see what he says - can't see him...

Sunshine - thanks honey ... think I'd rather do 810 to be honest ... would miss my CD meals of an evening. Apologies for being elsewhere - news of the move with work really took it out of me - but I didn't turn to food!!! Big hugs x x

Hellooooooooooooo sorry I've been away with the fairies recently!!! But am back and am still doing CD - altho its shakes morning and lunch and meal in evening... Am now within my last stone and need some advice .... is it better to SS and get rid or do it slowly?? Think CDC would prefer me to...

Hi honeys - am back and seriously have to get back on that wagon after the butlins 80's weekend .... Well it had to be done!!! It was brilliant!!! (Couldn't drink gin on so low cals -at least that was my thinking). Now thinking about SSing to shift the last 14ish lbs .... not sure - will see...

Soz for not posting much .... head elsewhere at the mo and struggling with everything. Thinking of you all tho x x

Happy belated birthday to FFBT. . Sorry honey was in hospital having a minor op so missed the big day. Does mean have fallen off the wagon so climbing back on again... Too much going on in head at the mo... easy day planned - still in some pain. Take care mini x

Totally devastated thelma - its the same time I have my next round of IVF. Still reeling from it and hoping my boss can sort something out - am only person up here that does my job. Fingers crossed x x

Hello honey's - well done sunshine for staying 100%!! Just had weigh in - 3lb off ... not quite sure how. Bad news yesterday - being sent to the Falklands - was told I can stay where I am for another 3 years.... Mmmm knew should've got that in writing!!!! Big hugs everyone - having a self...

FFBT - you really need to change your screen name!! :D :D :D :D Well done you honey:D - that's brilliant news. You take care x x x Hello to one and all!!! Having a bit of a picky day - but trying to stay within my limits. Gym was hard work again - legs just giving up on me!!! Bless them. big...

Belated Bday :birthday: :bday: Enlighten Sorry been very busy at work.... lots of presentations - was good tho met up with some I've not seen in 6 months - over 2 stone lighter!! And keep getting kicked out of the office for being a skinny mini!! LOL Altho still got a way to go - another 1...

:D :D :D :D had some young studly stood behind whilst all my wobbly bits were a wobbling!!!! LOL Yeah - perhaps I should look into becoming a CDC!!!! Thing is Helensburgh's not that big - not sure if its big enough for 2 CDC's!! LOL .... bless him... as to whether I'm getting value for money -...

Thelma honey - there aren't any other CDC's in area - the nearest one is in Paisley. They've emailed again saying that the rrp for CD is £37 - £45 per week - obviously mines going for the top end. I did have to pay a consultation fee at my first meeting. Will keep ploughing on - shame no one...

Here's my reply regarding pricing: Cambridge Counsellors work independently and therefore Counsellors prices may vary slightly from one another. In addition some Counsellors do charge a Consultation fee, this is due to the time they spend working with you to find the best diet suited to...

Hoping2 - big big hugs - sounds like you're having a torrid time of it. I must admit I've not yet gone back to SSing... Will do tomorrow once these back shifts are finished. Saying that CDC expects me to be on 1000. Hoping2 - we're here if you need to off load x x x

Mmmm not quite sure what I can do about the prices... might email CD direct and ask them. Am too going back to SS as would like to losehalf stone by end of month... tough but do-able I hope!!!!! Been hard week as working lates and that always throws me.... Think everyone's doing so well!!! We...

FFBT - not quite sure what stats am going for - always lose from waist - its the bum and thighs I'm trying to shrink!! :D :D :D Typical pear shape!!! Would love to fit into my D&G jeans - which I think looking at them maybe a 12... If not a comforatable 12/14 ... Not too skinny tho as look...

Have done my vitals too ... am totally embarrassed too - but hey ho that'swhat this forum's for!! Shed all our disguises and come out and be ourselves x x x x:)

I'm paying a lot more than that - He makes a box up and charges me £45 for the week - I then have to buy a box of bars at £50. He's said all his prices have just gone up.... Tbh I really think he's charging over the odds.... but and stuck as he's only CDC in the area - unless I start!! LOL FFBT...

Sunshine - have a great time!!!! Got a quick question for you - how much is everyone paying for their shakes etc.... I'm not sure but I seem to be paying over the odds.....

FFBT Hope it goes well... Soz keep popping on and off and not quite sure where I am - will need to read thro and catch up!! Big hugs x x

enlighten I'm the same - since CDC has upped cals am just eating everything I can - still trying to be careful.... Right need a right royal kick in the butt!!!! Got over a week until weigh in so need to get focused. Doesn't help when am working nights (from home) but still waking first thing...

Elightenme - honey - don't worry about the pee sticks - I find that if I've drunk loads and my wee is really diluted I don't get a reading... You will be in ketosis. Honest. Well done for staying 100%!! Just had weigh in - 3lbs off. Have had cals upped - not quite sure what too though...

Thelma - silly me didn't realise you were up in scotland too!!! Next time I'm over the east coast we'll have to meet up for a black coffee - no milk and a bar or shake!! Take care mini Yeah - was awful having to work yesterday... boo.... :cry:

Keep forgetting I've got to go back up the plans!! When do you start upping the cals? Half stone from goal or earlier?? My CDC does confuse the hell out of me... I know that had I'd not gone away with work I'd be at goal now - but things do happen and that's life!! ;) He keeps getting my...

Me too - gonna get fully back into it ready to shift this last stone this month - hopefully!!! Oh I'd be so happy to have a bmi of 24.9 and be 'normal' ha ha ha (err.... at least part of me will be :D :D :D ) All the best we'll keep each other going x x x x

Found you!!!! Have been away with work for last few days.... no ssing for me as been unable to do it whilst away.... boo .... but have still been careful - back to SSing today!! Yay - wanna lose this last stone this month - hopefully and am removing as much temptation as I can - unless work...

Jella - can always passyour 14's this direction..... nearly there on the bottom - def size 14 on top - if not slightly smaller... Hey - we all need a break every now and then - I've had loads of them.... hence its taken a bit longer to get to goal.... 1 more stone and I'll just about be...

Hello ma' honeys ..... am still here - just drifting a bit at the mo - altho did have a personal training sesh at gym and have been written a program .... yikes!!! It's all computerised so they know if you're doing it or not...OMG!!! No excuses! Am off with work for a few days - will be back...

Must admit am struggling - didn't help that all the loos were blocked in work so couldn't drink as much as usual!!! Back togym tomorrow - usual monday feeling at the mo... Roll on Septmember x

Hello my honey's - am still here and tbh not too upset about staying the same this week - did the old tape measure thing and the inches are slowly disappearing!!! Which is all I need to see.... Would love to be in the 10 stone something by end of August though.... Unfortunately got a lot of...

WI this morning - gutted - stayed the same..... how does that work when have been ssing since saturday - gym 5 times a week - burning min 400 cals and davina's dvd... Shouldn't get disheartened. Might be TOTM - not sure cos cycle erratic!! Oh well lets see what next week brings!!! :cry...

Sunshine - thinking of you and your family. Big hugs x x x :gen126:

Thelma honey - sorry to read about the split... Men eh!!! Can'tlive with them... or without.... Been single for sooooooo long now.... would be strange to meet someone - although a big hug from a gorgeous bloke would not go amiss!!!! Am ok- didn't fall too heavily yesterday - just ate a couple...

Had A bitof a badday yest.... so back on that wagon again today..... say no more..... not sure why - think was bad week in work and soooooo tired. Feel better today!!! Well done everyone for staying sooo strong x x x

Oooo yes FFBT - lets see a picutre of your dress! You'll be in it no time. Must admit the Davina DVD's havereally helped me to start toning. My dinner ladies arms are shrinking!!! And now I don't have the extra padding on bum - the seats can be uncomfortable :D :D :D

Thank you!! Got lots of travelling next week - so have picked up some bars.... shame we can't order stuff online though. Would give me much more choice than I get. Big hugs mini x

Just got back from weigh in - 4lb off - not bad considering what I ate at family BBQ!!! Did go straight back into SSing though and long sesh at the gym.... Here's hoping next week I'll finally be 10 stone something!!! x x x

Things ok - starting to get a bit bored of shakes etc... but loving the slimmer me!!!! Lots of jealous comments at work.... Great :D :D :D Am good thanks - just been so busy not had time to get on and post!! Will make sure I'll try a bit harder next week.... promise... Does anyone else find...

Petrina - so sorry tohear your news honey.x x Am still here - been really busy at work . . . WI tomorrowm - not looking forward to that - have been doing SS and SS+ but feel that nothing has shifted - have stayed away from scales... How's everyone else doing?? Big big hugs x x x

Am here - but also working nights all week and now working all weekend so not much time to post - hopefully next week will be better...... x x

Merrie - am the same as you - been bloody SS all week and lost half a pound! No TOTM drinking water... inches still the same - it's doing my head in now........ But on the flip side - a loss is a loss - official weigh in next Friday so hopefully the scales will move by then..... All the best to...

Way to go merrie!!! Am chuffed too - got back into my size 14 jeans - at last - so am back to where I was 3 years ago with weightloss before I fell ill! yay!!!! Hey - we're great x x

Sunshine - just thought my goals are pretty pants for august so have added a few more: Get in to the 10 stone something Make sure I do Davina's Super Body Workout at least 3 times a week If I do stray - make sure its an official stray. Log onto minimins more often! Thanks honey x x...

WI this morning - think its 11lbs this month so if I can lose 10 lbs in August that'd be fab!!!!! 2 lb loss not bad considering have been away.... better than gaining I say! How's everyone else doing.... Sorry have been a bit AWOL - having a really bad time at work .... Big hugs mini x x

Merrie - am with you honey..... not gonna no near the scales until WI... although CDC did say to up cals for 2 weeks so not really been that bad... (who am I kidding???).. x x

hi honey's - am back after being away for a few days.... Have to say will need help now getting back into SSing - did try and keep on track - but sometimes (when friend is a fab cook) we do need to lighten up on ourselves.... So tomorrow it'll be the big off again!!! Big hugs to all x x

FFBT - sorry honey but am busy packing as going away for a few days - won't have internet access.... try not to stay online too much as my job involves a lot of online work - so eyes need a break. you take care mini x

Dione you are soooooooo like me - that's what I thought the weeks I only lost 2lb - I was losing that on rosemary conley - but tbh the inches didn't come off as fast as they have on CD.... so remember if the scales don't move the inches def do!!! Step away from the scales until WI... x x x

Honey - it takes time - emotions are a powerful thing.... I think as a society we all turn to food for comfort - when things are going bad, friends suggest chocolate and wine - when they're good - its chocolate and wine - like me I used to reward myself with food and am slowly........ very...

Honey - don't cry - we're here for you... The first 3 weeks of SS for me were terrible - and now if I do have a very small meal I can get straight back to it.... Honestly it does get easier and it is not forever x x x You've had such a rotten day no wonder you're emotional x x x

Dione -don't feel :break_diet:we're all here for you - I expect if I'd had a day like yours (did have a similar one yesterday - so glad CDC upped cals) - I'd have done exactly the same.... Are you SS? Perhaps you'd be better suited to a different level - 810 or 1000?? The weight loss would...

Gill - they do say not to add salt to anything - herbs are fine but no salt... Tbh eating a CD Bar makes me drop out for the ketosis state - don't worry too much Perhaps the SS+ would be more suitable to you or the 810??? x x

Am still about - just not feeling too good at the mo - upset tummy.... must've been the stuff at the weekend not agreeing with me. Take care mini x x

Jella - all the best for weigh in honey. Was quite surprised at mine - junst under 3 lbs! Fab... Have been upped to the 810/1000 cals now - just for couple weeks before start SSing again..... Too scared to eat... Anyone else felt like that?? Big hugs mini x

Do hope so - was very sensible - hard going though as some do critisize you every step of the way.... Am sure we'll do fabulously tomorrow - can't wait for the next stone to drop off and I'll be in the 10 something bracket - been a while that has!! Take care mini x x

Hello my honey's... well its been food tourture all weekend - yes did have a small somthing instead of shake last nite - but was very sensible - just really pray have lost this week.... Think will end up moving onto 810 for a while and then back down again... Been on running machine (1 min walk...

Sunshine look at what you've achieved so far honey!!! You've done amazing - do not let one little slip up throw you - have a good nights slepp and get back on it in the morning honey - all refreshed!!!! Big big hugs - x x

Sunshine size 10 is brill too!!! Those were the days!! Am off meeting up with some of the girls on another forum later - only problem is they're meeting in a thai restaurant!!! How bloody cruel is that!!! Me sat there with my water whilst they're tucking in!!!! It's gonna be so hard - but...

Must admit am the same - the bars tend to throw me out of ketosis..... am hoping CDC has porridge for me this week as he's not had any for the last couple of weeks.... missing it!!!! Big hugs - mini x x well done sunshine - size 8 indeed!! Haven't been that since I was 19...... many years ago... x x

Well done to all those who have had amazing losses - well scales have not budged now for 2 weeks and all this on SS????? Totally baffled - pee'd off and disheartened. Will keep going until weigh in - then may revise my thinking. Obviously my body has got to the stage where SS just isn't doing...

FFBT -thanks for your words of wisdom.... I know CDC will be putting me on 810 before I go back on SSing.... how ever if it shifts the weight I'm more than happy!!!! I'm flying out to see my cousin in philadelphia over christmas so really looking forward to that!!!! Sunshine - sounds like the...

As I thought - only a pound off - how the **** does that work.... Ah well maybe next week.

Just back from helping friend flat move.... didn't plan on staying the night and didnt have any shakes with me.... so ended up eating - but hopefully being sensible... Bit pee'd off as scales have not budged so weigh in tomorrow will be a bad one. Piddle. Perhaps the time has come for me to up...

Shanny it always gets harder when you get so close to goal and comes off bit by bit... you've done so darn well honey! Keep going big big hugs mini x x

Sunshine all the best for today honey... x x Bit confused - been SS all week and lost 1 lb - its not TOTM and have been drinking so much water... bonkers eh!! Tbh getting a bit fed up with soups and shakes now... will speak to CDC on Monday. Big hus - have a fab weekend x x

FFBT - love the third one - and then the second one..... Thelma - well done you!!!!! Big hugs mini x x

Jella I was exactly the same honey - mint tea, plenty of water and what I also did was saved a packet of vanilla shake and used 2 teaspoons with one of coffee to make a milky (sort of ) drink. You will get through it honest honey x x x

Well done you Sunshine!!! 1000 Cals def agrees with you!! FFBT - love your post - we're all here for each other... Big hugs mini x x x

FFBT - great to have you back - you've been missed. Sorry to read that your mum's been ill honey :grouphugg: As for the pregnancy scare! You poor thing - you must've been through so many emotions over the past couple of weeks - if it had been me - I'd have put on more than 7 lbs!! Like your...

Jella - sounds like you've caught a bug - I'm the same having gone back on SS.... Started Saturday and come the eveing I can not get off the toilet!!! It's not nice - did speak to CDC and he agreed that it was a bug (he's a doc too). hope you feel better soon. Take care mini x x

Brilliant news honey- upping your cals has been the best move!!! Go girl.... x x x

Am happy - was 6lbs off..... great news considering had birthday in the middle and ate everything in sight!!! So am happy - CDC wants to aim for stone number 2 then we'll revise the plan - get the impression he wants to up the cals next week.... So am finally in the overweight cat and in the 11...

Thelma - will do..... hopefully have lost a couple - first weigh in since 3 weeks ago... yikes! I was just thinking that when I first started SSing I was gonna do it until the first stone came off then up my cals - now I want another stone off until I up my cals.. becomes a bit addictive this...

Asa - thank you honey so much for adding me.... big hugs x x

Shanny it does depend from Bra to Bra and shop to shop - I find Debenhams are the best at fitting bra's - According to them I'm a 34E - where as with M&S I'm supposed to be a 38 E!! The bra's don't fit properly at all... I love the gorgeous range in Debenhams - must admit - must get myself...

In this hot weather - I've made ice lollies with the water flavouring and its been a god send!!! Get something to crunch on and also something cool to eat!!! mini x

I do think it always helps when the sun is shining too - really lifts my spirits.... Got on the scales this monring and have reached the 11 stone something bracket!! Yay!!!!! Will not add to sig just yet as official CD weigh in is tomorrow.... So happy - apart from the fact all my clothes just...

Well done jellababy! That's amazing!!! Go girl x x did step on my scales this afternoon when I arrived back in scotland - think I may have just crept into the overweight cat on the BMI chart!!1 Yay - next step is the normal cat!! Aren't we doing well!! Big hugs mini x x

Oooo let us know and I'll have a look!!! Check you! I'd be so nervous - have given a presentation to 1200 before but not that many.... all the best honey x x

Hi Asa - can you add me too.... Having already had a couple of failed starts at IVF am hoping this weightloss will help matters. Big hugs mini x x

Sunshine - am getting back into the swing of things.... being good but in a way looking forward to going back to work as have something to keep me occupied during the days!!! Fly back to Scotland tomorrow. That's always the hardest - travelling... Have one more bar left so saving it for the...

Sunshine - does seem like you've made the right move going up to 1000.... good on you honey - you'll be at target in no time!!! Jellybaby - know how you feel - the 3shakes a day are hard work!! I tend to fluctuate between ss and ss+ try and not weight myself everyday too - although it can...

Polly that's brilliant... am still trying to get back into the swing of things - not quite in ketosis yet either... must've enjoyed myself too much this weekend!! Hopefully the 2nd stone will come off as quick as the first did.... mmm here's hoping...

Sunshine I'm right behind you honey and have every faith that you WILL reach your goal this coming month! Here's to us all reaching our July goals / mini goals. Big hugs mini x

I've been in Plymouth - on leave and also checking up on house down here - hence not seeing CDC - its been great .... now have until next monday to get back on track and re focused!!! So far so good. am sure you'll do well honey on 1000. All the best - hope you feel better soon x

Honey - sounds like a good move.... 1000 is still pretty low but it will give you more flexibility. Well just having the gopping broc and cheese soup - can't wait to see CDC on monday (haven't been for 3 weeks..) get something other than broc and cheese!! Yay!! Take care big hugs x

Hi honey's... I'm back............ After my weekend and Center Parcs and Birthday partying - scales say have gained 1.5 lbs - not bad - thought it would be much worse - so back to SSing 100% and am sure you lovely ladies will keep me in check.... big big hugs mini x x x

Thanks honey - don't plan on going completely off the rails - have worked too darn hard for that - but will enjoy myself - thanks for all your support x x Will be back again after the weekend in center parcs - Ready for our next challenge!! big hugs x x

Well - as much as I tried the big 40 has arrive!! Life begins now as they say.... do hope so!! LOL... Am going out today with the family for a meal and yes intend to enjoy it - but will be straight back on track. There's no way I was going to have a shake for my birthday tea! LOL.. Big hugs...

Thelma - sounds great and its good you can see past his emotional issues and see the person underneath. Looking forward to hearing how date no 2 goes!! x x

Thelma - tell us more!!! Have a lovely time tonight - looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow. Where are you going???? Am still struggling today - water going down ok am just hungry all the time!! Feel like have just started SS not 4 weeks in!! Sunshine how you feeling now...

Sunshine - hope you feel better soon honey x x x

Have just done a full 7 days on so taking 2 days off.... need a break!! LOL - The oxy powder can be quite fast acting to start with and I'd do it on a day when you don't have to work - tbh I doubt you'd need to do the full weeks worth - one day should be enough to get things moving -...

I know what works for me - oxy powder - can get it online - it clears out everything!!! Senokot max doesn't seem to be doing anything apart from making me feel bloated - although last nite I threw up after having my water - just couldn't keep it down - feel bit better now and porridge has...

It's thursday - at a noodle bar (sorry to say that out loud) - so not much chance of veg and protein - think will prob just go for the soup. Hate not being able to enjoy it - but can't afford to undo what I've done so far... thanks for your support - it means a lot x x

He works quite differently.... and gives me a mixture altho this lot is mainly broc and cheese - am disguising it with chilli flakes - strange but nicer.... Will put in an order next time. Going out for a meal for my 40th on thursday - absolutely bricking it tbh! Will have to go with the flow...

Am really struggling today for some reason - not sure why - so wish I'd not left my water flavouring in Scotland - those frozen ice lollies were a saving grace..... Haven't got any food in so nothing to tempt me.... Quite scared about having anything on my birthday which is really quite sad...

Count me in too - this has really helped to keep me on track tbh... So thank you everyone :553: You're all so brilliant!! Have just found a pair of DG jeans - bloody small - wouldn't fit my ankle at the mo :D :D :D maybe one day.....

Am in Plymouth at the mo and going through my wardrobe there... so far a few skirts and some lovely tops I'd forgotten about!!! Last time I wore them was about 3 years ago... it feels great!! Bum still too big to get into old jeans... it'll get there!!! Not sure what to do next weekend in...

SNAP!!! Have been doing the same this end - its like having a new wardrobe without having to spend a penny!! :D :D :D

Nite nite shrinklies x x x sleep tight x

Fitflops were £39.99 - although very comfortable - not sure if they do anything - saying that legs were aching anyway due to Rosemary Conley fitness dvd!! So they might be working - very comfy though... Expensive for flipflops - but not as expensive as MBT's. Thelma - hope you feel better...

Hi honey's - worn out from shopping!! Well window shopping - have bought a pair of fitflops and spent all day walking round town - not convinced they will work but they are comfy. Went to see my cousin who has had a gastric by pass for medical reasons - she's doing so so well but says its not...

CDC is happy for me to switch - he suggested it as its my 40th this week and he thought it would be so unfair to only have shakes on such a day! LOL... bless him - plus am going away at the weekend so still mainly doing the shakes but also having very small high protein meals if needs be...

Sunshine honey - all the best - you are so dedicated that I'm sure you'll make this plan work for you..... Sorry been abit awol - still here still switching between ss and ss+ but have found weight has changed from one day to the next - the same 2 lbs seem to be coming on and off!!! So sts...

Shanny - totally understand how you feel - I'm the same - was in such agony this afternoon had to take pain killers for it - am drinking loads of water too... You really must do what's best for you... how about go up to the 1000 or 1200 cals?? When I did Rosemary conley - started off on 1200...

Thelma - thank you for sharing something so personal with us - :grouphugg:that is really amazing how the counselling has allowed you to make that connection. Take care honey x x FFBT - haven't tried any of the mousse stuff yet... got the choco bar (bit strange tasting) and the porridge now...

Have started today as I mean to go on..... Did anyone else find weightloss changes when taking the porridge and bars?? Have to have bars this week as am at meetings all week - piddle... WILL NOT fall off this wagon... Have lost too much to undo it all... Am quite scared about eating on my...

Am back home and really struggling this week - have upped to SS+ but want to go back to SS - so hopefully after today's little hiccups will get back on that wagon tomorrow (travelling and flying always throw me out of synch and very early start)- I can't undo all I've done... Just strange that...

Back to the 80's concert was awesome - ABC were brilliant and am quite proud of myself - whilst all those around me were munching on chips etc I was sat there wating my CD bar!! And drinking shed loads of water.. Was a bit concerned as was meeting a very good friend who's training to be a GP -...

Must admit I had to go from senokot to senokot max as the first lot really didn't do much apart from bloat me and give me horrendous wind!!! Ooops TMI there... Shanny its not TOTM is it?? My boobs always get bigger then and around the time I ovulate too..... could be just hormonal honey...

Shanny well done you honey!!! Sunshine won't be long and you'll be up to the 1000.... must admit I find the weekends and evenings hard - thank god for my flavoured water lollies - my sin free treats in the evenings!! Big hugs mini x x

13lbs in 3 weeks for me... Sunshine - I'll still be coming on here.... Working next week, but from home!! Yay... then away the weekend after at Center Parcs.... Will try my very best to stick to this... In fact have just bought enough soups and bars to feed the 5000!! Big hugs everyone x x

Well 2lbs off - should be doing cartwheels as its better off than on!!!!! Am going home for 3 weeks so no weigh ins - plus its my birthday celebration so CDC has been brilliant - suggests either ss+ or 810 so I can enjoy myself.... Also said not to beat myself up if I do go overboard one day -...

Hello.... just off for weigh in - bit pee'd off as by my scales have only lost 1 lb!! How the hell does that work when drinking water by the bucket full and eating less than 500 cals?? Bit down about it all...... Was hoping to have reached the stone mark today.... Piddle - ah well - must...

Oh dear - have been a bit lapse in coming on over the past few days.... oops.... Am still soldiering on though!!! will try and catch up on everyone's news and reply later Big hugs mini x x

FFBT - that's probably jealousy..... its a dangerous thing when dieting!!! They've started to notice at work and all think I'm ill!!! Of course - that's why I've lost weight - not through hard work...... It's great am going through wardrobe and finding stuff haven't worn for over a year -...

Yayy sunshine - well done you honey x

Sarette - that's brilliant honey - see you're from Hadleigh - I used to go out there a lot when I was in my teens - many moons ago.... Well - just been out to meet friend who's doing LL - had peppermint tea and lots of water.... not our usual!! Enjoy the weekend! Big hugs mini x

Good morning my fellow shrinklies.... The sun is shining and its SATURDAY!!! Yay!! Am off into Glasgow for a bit of window shopping... Will avoid all the really fab eating places... boo.... but it will be so worth it in the end!! Big hugs mini x

Rose - all I can say is wow!! you've done so well and look fab!! Go girl x

FFBT - safe journey... Must admit I hate that drive - when I drive from Plymouth to Helensburgh it wipes me out.... Have a great time tho. Hello to everyone!! Quiet on here!! But then again the weekend is on us!! Yay x

Yayy 5lbs off!!!! Can't believe it - his scales weigh a pound lighter than mine - so like it.... Doing one more week of SS then maybe revise things... God am 0.8 away from being overweight! What a target ha ha ha.... Have got my flavouring for the water now so will be making ice lollies...

Good morning me honey's!! Well done on everyone's weightloss and sheer determination... Am still a bitup and down - CDC rang yesterday to see how I am - did say finding it hard and ravenous in the evenings!! Although drinking plenty of water and no headaches as yet. If I get the bars this week...

Sorry have been a bit awol - bloody meetings all day - andof coure they all bought cake etc with them.... MMm cheers - saying thathaven't told them at work am doing CD - sort of don't want too... It's my secret - well our secret!! Sort of slept a bit better last night - must be the hot weather...

Hello one and all - am still here - will be popping in and out over next couple of days... Still finding this very hard and the weight does not seem to be moving tbh and the lack of sleep/energy is starting to effect work now. Not good at all. Will discuss with CDC this week. Big big hugs...

Sarette - you look fab!!!! Was that all SS or SS+?? Am thinking of changing to SS+ as finding SS far too hard in all honesty. big hugs mini x

Thelma - fab name - wil put it on my list!! FFBT - where do you get the energy - am really struggling again today... time for soup - all I want is a salad!! Big hugs mini x

Oh yes... ooooodles of quality and support!!! We're fab!!

What a fab idea!! I know when I lost 3 stone on Rosemary Conley - the compliments came and went - however as soon as I began putting it back on (due to illness) - it was the usual - mmm err don't you look 'well'!!! Translates as fat!! I'm doing this as hoping to have another go at IVF in Jan...

Thank god for that - will dig out the redbush now.... Thank you!!! CDc was unsure... Will try and think of something motivational for us over the next couple of days...

Can we drink rooibos (redbush) tea?? I used to drink it all the time but am worried it might upset the apple cart if I do now... Hey 9.11!! That's brilliant - haven't been that since 1994!! Go girl... mini x x

Yay go FFBT - so love the name!! Right really must get dressed and go out and enjoy the sunshine!!

Ha ha skinny face - what I need is the skinny bum to go with it!! LOL... Well am day off today and tomorrow - after working nights last week and the weekend... yay!! So will be chilling and enjoying the sun!! Did any of you have hot flushes when first starting on CD SS?? I'm getting them...

Good morning!!! Am ok this morning as the sun is shining - always makes me feel great!!! Well done you for your loss! Not long and you'll be in the 'normal' range. can't wait until I get in the overweight range! LOL Although have lost so much from my face it looks really skinny... Big hugs...

Thelma - front and back lawn cut... was going to polish the car but its too darn hot!! Lovely though... Now working - boo... although from home today so can still venture out. Have had to close the windows (too many BBQ's on the go). I bought my lolly mould from ikea - can't wait now to get...

Think I'll be asking for the bars and also the water flavour next WI... I like water - but fancy a lolly so can make one up using that. It's sooooooooo hot - out mowing the lawn - then wash car and then feet up. Shattered already!! Hope everyone's having a fab sunday...... Big hugs mini

Hello my fellow shinklies... I too read the thread sunshine - can see where you're coming from - altho am relatively new to this SS mindset. Will try not to mention food - as I think I have done a couple of times - altho haven't cheated as I only be cheating myself! Hey - lets go out enjoy the...

Sunshine - you've done so well - to be surrounded by food and resisting temptation. Well done you honey :) Am finding SS really hard at the mo - Day 8 done - always said would stay on it for 4 weeks max - think it might be 2 now as really want something to chew!! I know I should think about...

Reena - you still lost 2lbs!!! That's fab! Don't be so hard on yourself - I know this afternoon U've been sorely tempted - been wondering if I can eat stuff and not upset anything... You take care x x

Have just been to my works 'fair' - only popped up for an hour and got collared into working on the food stall frying bloody chips!! How cruel is that! Have escaped - drunk loads of water to make sure I wasn't tempted... Right off to cut the grass now - altho a little tired and hot... May have...

Had mine cut off to bob length last month - so much lighter!! Although the GHD's are required on a regular basis!! Have to say mum did say to me yesterday (on phone) that I sounded really upbeat! Must've reached the euphoric stage of SS!! :D :D :D :D :D Enjoy the sunshine!

Have a great day in reading... enjoy the sun!! Glad you said about diet coke as a friend told me it was ok. Will keep away. I know I was getting fed up with black coffee - hate it - so with one of my spare vanilla sachets I add just one teaspoon to the coffee - no need for sugar. Yes it does...

Reena - we're here for you x x Has anyone else found it difficult sleeping whilst SS'ing? I'm hardly sleeping at all and am totally shattered now....

Hope your headache goes - I ended up with a killer one on Wednesday - took a syndol - fab tablets - totally knocked me out! Which is even better cos not thinking about food then... LOL Yes little Holly is sweet - bless her - doubt she'll win tho. . .

Mmm sort of thought it was all a bit rehearsed... She's got a good voice - but that's one sure fired way to get the public support... Or am I being too cynical??

Mmm now what will I be wearing - just to look 'normal' in a tankini would be great for little break end of June ... then I'll go onwards from there LOL x Must admit am struggling too - think its cos the suns out and its friday!! Big hugs - come one - we CAN do this x

FFBT - that's brilliant inch loss honey!! Am gonna do mine next week... I was just weight today - although did ask for more variety in shakes and soups - I'm one of those who gets esily bored and if eating the same stuff will look elsewhere .... Haven't done yet and this is now day 7! For...

Just back from weigh in - bit disappointed as was hoping for a big loss. 6lbs off - shouldn't grumble though - think its the frustration of whenI did Rosemary Conley I was losing 4lbs a week to start off with and eating proper food.... Then again it is nearly half a stone - (Mini get a grip!!!).

That made me chuckle... little pickers!!! I'm a BIG picker hence the oversize knickers! LOL... Just off for first weigh in - not sure its going to be a big loss... But will be happy with 5 lbs!! Gonna ask for a bit more variety as when I get bored with my food that's when I start to pick...

Reena - hope you feel better soon hun.... Big hugs x

Hello to all the fab shrinkies!! well today is the first day I've nearly felt normal - horray!!!! Am off for a walk about and may even venture into Costa for a black coffee. Have felt as though I'veshut myself away since starting CD. All the best for day 2 of our fab challenge!! Big hugs mini x

Hi drellar....Welcome to the madness.... yep feeling cold seems to be one of the side effects... Well done you though!! Am now day 5... good god - its been hard going but hoping next week will be easier!! All the best to all us shrinklies for completing day1!!! Big hugs mini x x

Yay day one here we come.... quick question from me... my weekly wi's are friday so far... Don't own scales, so will be going by CDC's wi's. Will be slightly out of synch but still intend on losing a stone by end of June... Good luck x x Here's to all of us reaching our goals x x...

I'm here... dipping in and out whilst I should be working..... How is everyone? Was sunny up here now the skies have opened!!

Thank god I came across this thread.... was panicking there!! Think might have to lay off the chocolate shakes tho! LOL... Are we ok to take senokot then?? Fab.. Mini x

Me too - noticed it this morning after having my shake.... can't think why as never really suffered with heartburn before.... Ah well another side effect - lets hope it doesn't last long! Big hugs mini x

Thank you Joz - took one anyway as couldn't take anymore of the runny nose and sneezing!!! Feeling pretty rubbish, prob the lack of cals!!! Take care mini x

Sunshine :grouphugg:you poor thing.... I know my cousin did LL and went to the Docs as she was feeling ill - he just said eat something and you'll feel much better - she had to come off the diet as she only had 1 kidney and her body wasn't coping with it.. Hope you feel better soon. Mini x

Strange question - can you take antihistamines on SS?? I'm really suffering at the mo with allergies and need to take one.... mini x

Sunshine - what can I say ... it may not be sunny up here but that welcome made up for it!!!! Thank you.... Hope all goes well with CDC tomorrow... I know when I was doing Rosemary Conley - some weeks I didn't lose lbs - but did lose inches! Take care and good luck - wow only 12lbs to target -...

Hi can I join you all for the challenge?? Started SS on Saturday and want to lose min 14 lbs for my 40th end of June.... Mini x x

What an idea!!! my first goal is a min of a stone by my 40th - end of june, then I'll see how I feel.... Mum knows am doing this - and I've got a friend doing LL - she stared the day before me. I've a friend who's done CD, altho not told her yet... just keeping it to myself for now - oh and of...

I thought the same and decided to have an anti social BH on my own with soups and shakes!!! :D :D :D Feeling pap this morning though.... here's hoping I start to feel full of energy by tomorrow! Have front and back lawn to cut - hey its sunny up here... which doesn't happen often!! All the...

Hey schindler - part of my job's online - so I'll probably see you in the evenings!!! Take care mini x

Thanks everyone for the words of wisdom.... Just what I need right now as feeling pretty pants.... Won't see CDC until Friday so will be making up soups and shakes in the hotel!!!! It's just the lunch time of the second day thats gonna be hard plus its a big family event I'm having to attend...

Hi everyone - am on day 2 of SS... just just a beginner.... still finding it very hard and am quite hungry! Am drinking plenty of water - so hopgin something is happening - weigh in is Friday, day 6 of SS.... yikes! Have got to go away with work which is going to be hard, as will be staying in...

Shelz - thank honey - sounds good.... must admit - it being a sunday am craving food..... Veggie soup it is then!! LOL Feeling very cold today and very tired... only day 2 - but was assured by CDC I would feel great in couple of days.. Am on SS, but plan on doing it for a month, see where I am...

Hi can I join - on day 2 of SS - want to lose a stone before 40th Birthday, end of June then go onto to lose a lot more... might change to SS+ for birthday week or higher - can't not eat proper food on BD! Well to everyone - your success stories are really spurring me on as I'm craving chips big...

Well done to both of you... this is only day for me and I must say am craving food!!! Mini x

Hi everyone - am also a newbie - wasn't sure where to post.... started today - just had my breakfast shake...... its inspiring to see how well everyone has done!! Take care mini x