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Thanks very much for your replies. I know i probably sound like a bit of a hypochondriac, but whichever way you look at it this diet is restrictive and relying on vitamins and minerals in powder form can't be as beneficial as eating the 'real' thing, hence the hair thinning etc.. Nevertheless...

Hi there, I'm a newbie here and I've been doing the Slim n Save diet for the last month with great results but there are a couple of questions that have been niggling me and you all seem like such a friendly bunch so I was hoping you might be able to help. I did the Cambridge diet a few years...

Hi Lisa, Sorry to hear about your tooth problems. have had terrible problems with mine over the years so you have my sympathy. I had an extraction a few years ago under very similar circumstances and it sounds like you may have something called 'dry socket' (google it for more info). The...

Fitting my bum into the swings at my local park was a pleasant surprise earlier!!!!

Wow you look like a different person and much younger as well! Thanks for posting this, it really helps us all. Congratulations!

Those measurements sound pretty good for a week- it shows that you are burning fat, so it is coming off. I know exactly how you feel as I only lost 1lb over a two week period, however yesterday I then lost 6lb! I did cut down a little on my bars as well and drunk more water. I think that...

You are not alone Jim - i've just cheated with a bar too! Sounds like you are having a tough time. At least it wasn't anything really naughty! Hope your wife gets better soon.

Hello! Can I join in here too? I've just had an extra bar today on top of what I'm meant to have! Kicking myself as had a good weigh in earlier! Just felt the urge to eat and was really snappy with my husband! It is TOTM so maybe that has something to do with it! It is so true about losing...

You look lovely in both sets of these photos!!!! I think that's a great idea to keep you motivated - I've got a horrendous one on my fridge!

Absolutely massive difference Caroline! Well done for keeping at it - it must be tough without finding work during these hols....but it will be sooo worth it when you get into those skinny jeans! Keep it going hun X

Got the collar bones but my hip bones are still a bit hidden though- think it might be my J-Lo bum!!! It's funny I hadn't noticed that you couldn't see them til they came back either!

Thanks sunshine- you are doing absolutely brilliantly too- those last few pounds are tough though. I feel really hungry tonight - I always do after a weigh-in! It's like you let yourself relax!;)

Just wanted to say I was exactly the same. I only have choc shakes (mousse), choc tetras, and bars. I just can't get on with the others. I have found though that as time as gone on I have started to enjoy them more. I also do ss+ so have some food as well, which helps. Hope you feel better...

After my post last week about only losing 1lb in 2 weeks, I am pleased to say that today I weighed in and have lost 6lb!!!! Whoohooo! This has taken my BMI down to 25 so will be moving up to 810 plan from today. In the last week I feel like I have just shrunk a bit, and suddenly the...

Lisa poor you!!! I really hope you feel better soon. I am sorry to hear some of you are having a tough time at work. Dreamingmaid I am sooooo with you on the kids driving you up the wall!!! I have a 2 and just 4 year old and have found it really tough recently with all the squabbling...

Yay! I know what you mean. I realised that I am the same weight now (maybe not shape!) since before having my babies. I seem to spend ages trying things on and finding things that were too small 7 few weeks ago are now too big! It's brilliant and a good excuse for some new clothes!!!

:party0011:Great question and certainly something on my mind at the moment! I feel quite happy with knowing what sorts of foods to eat, my problem is really about overeating! I'm planning on following a regime suggested by Gillian Riley in her book. Nothing is forbidden but i'm going to use...

Sounds like you have had a tough time and you are exhausted. I would still just get it checked out just to be on the safe side. I was decorating last week and my CDC said that I was perhaps burning off too many calories making me feel very tired and making my losses slow down. She recommended...

I posted a message yesterday about losses slowing down, although 3lb is fabulous for a slow week! Hopefully it will pick up next week for us! X

Thanks for the responses- it really helps! I'll just have to keep at it!!!

In the last 2 weeks I have only lost 1lb! Last week 1 lb and this week nothing!!! Has anyone else had this? I have been sticking to SS+ without any cheats- maybe a touch extra veg if I'm honest but I have always done that from the start. I have trouble working out what two tablespoons are...

Well done!!! You must be so pleased!!! I'm sure those last few pounds will just fall off now. What an achievement!!!! Thanks for posting your journey as it helps us all XXXX

:giggle:No I meant Riley!!!! Thanks KD!!! I definitely can't imagine the other one writing it!!!

Hi Lisa I had to reply too your post as like some of the others here I could have written it too! I read a book by Gillian McKeith all about overeating and I found it excellent in it's approach to dealing with this disorder. She basically suggests that you have to give up 'dieting' and...

Gosh Minxie- I feel exhausted just reading that!!! I thought I'd come and say hello today! Have a huge list of jobs to do today but my two little ones were so naughty yesterday I might just have to take them out for the day! Have my weigh in this morning. For some reason I don't feel like...

Well done. I'll be looking out for you on maintenance as I am starting to think out it now. You've done so wellX

Hi Liz I just wanted to say well done for going to the Dr's and recognising what is going on. I have suffered from anxiety and upsetting thoughts on and off since having my first child, so I have some understanding of what you are going through. I am generally worse when I'm tired. it's a real...

Hi there, I'm back from hols where I am proud to say that I have kept on track. I even surprised myself! However today I started the day with a bit of a headache and have now got a sore throat and the odd bit of earache. Feeling a bit yucky, but not really bad. I'm on my own this weekend so...

I'd just take them after your shake/food as they can upset tummy's at the best of times (I'm speaking from experience having suffered from 9 tooth absesses since having my two babies close together!) X

It's funny I hadn't thought about them causing trapped wind but now you mention it I had really bad cramps last week with them and they haven't been as bad over the last couple of days when I ran out! Mmm will have to keep on eye on it -like you I really like the bars too! Maybe we need to...

For the first time I can honestly say that I am feeling really good. I'm starting to feel a difference in my clothes, I feel in control of my food and I feel well within myself. I'm even getting more motivated to do the things that I've wanted to do for years but felt to anxious about - like...

Curly you look so fab and love the dress. You are a real inspiration on here. It's great to hear your positive and happy posts. X

Just wanted to say that I was so with you last night!!!! I also had an extra bar (after having had one earlier as well as 2 shakes) and I feel the same as you today. My husband was grumpy all day yesterday which annoyed me and I think I just wanted to comfort eat something sweet. I was also...

Great!

I've had a bit of this too and definitely find it's worse if i haven't had enough water. I would stick to the natural stuff (psyllium husks) and have them in a shake as a 'porridge'. X

Good advice Claudine! I think it often says more about the other person making the comments than the reality. I was just thinking the other day about how some of my mummy friends will react when I've lost all my weight as they have only ever known me bigger! I know some of them will find it...

I think that's probably the same for my daughter too! Thanks for sharing that as it's a great comparison- I shall be using it too!

I really like the bars too- the caramel gets a bit stuck to the top of your mouth, but they make such a change from drinking something!

33lb in six weeks in incredible - it just shoes that it does work in the end. I think we get really impatient on this diet as it's so challenging!

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Gosh so sad and shocking. I saw him at Wembley a few years back and he was amazing.

Just wanted to say I felt exactly the same as you on day 1 too!!! The only ones I like are the choc shakes, choc tetras and the bars, so that's all I have ordered this week. The choc shakes go quite creamy when hot so you can almost pretend they are a hot chocolate, and I freeze the choc...

Wow ! That's so impressive. I've just had my second weigh in as well. It's fab seeing thouse numbers going down isn't it?!

Ha ha! I'll have to remember to go to the loo when I know my CDC is coming!!! Well done on your second weight in. I lost 4lb too - it's great isn't it? X

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Just wanted to add keep on at it! I found the first week really tough let alone first 3 days- i'm sure it took me that long to get into ketosis as I had so many carbs in my system, but I really am feeling so much better now and not as 'weak'. Don't worry about the ham, just move on with the...

Wow you look like you are doing brilliantly! Unfortunatly I couldn't see your piccies as I dont think I have enough posts but I'm sure you look fab. Just wanted to say that I have been doing ss+ since starting and although it's only early days I've been losing really well, so I definitely...

Some really interesting posts here. I'm having the same dilemma too as going on hols in 2 weeks, but the more I read the more I'm thinking of just sticking to my water!!! My CDC has suggested doing 1000 cal a day for this time as I could include the odd glass of wine and hopefully not gain...

Ha ha! That made me giggle but I know just what you mean!!! I think you're right, you do feel stronger (and just a tiny bit smug!) sometimes on this diet! Lots of good advice. I do SS+ which does help with the small allowed meal, but you are in it for the long term, so well done and remember...

Just had my second weigh in and found out that I have lost 4lb but 2 inches of hips in a week!!!! It's all really strange but I'm very happy!

I'm here and back again! Just came back from camping and very proud that I have stuck to plan more or less(although did nibble on a tiny bit of BBQ stuff- all protein so I hope I'm OK). CDC also gave me some bars even though I'm in week 2, and they are great. Not feeling as hungry over the...

I was just about to say that too- such a shame:sigh:as i really like camomile. Thanks for the tip though, that's definitely one for the tesco order!

So sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time X

Sorry to hear your sad news. I am sure your nan is very proud of you for being so strong X

No you haven't ruined everything. As far as I know the breadstick might just push you out of ketosis at worst, so you could feel a bit hungry. However you are still on a very low calorie diet so you'll be losing weight. The main thing now is to just put a line under it and carry on as before...

Well done! I think that this is the hardest bit so you have done so well X

Fab weight loss! Well done for drinking all that water too- must do that! X

Hi Rebecca, I know exactly how you feel. I have just been standing in the kitchen sniffing my daughter's cheese and pickle roll! It's really tough. One of the things that honestly keeps me sane is doing SS+, so I can have my meal. It fits in with family, socialising and also fills me up more...

Hi everyone, Thought I'd report a 8lb loss for my first week- whooo! Finding it really tough still though, but pleased to see the difference. Hope everyone else is coping well. X

Nimi I am totally with you on this!!! I've been doing CD for 6 days and I've just noticed that my hair is coming out in handfuls too!!!! It does come out alot anyway, but i'm sure it's more! Emmapetty that sounds interesting. How did you hear about it and is it the shampoo that you use?

Well done!!!!

Just out of interest when adding salad to your meal how much exactly is 2 tbsp? When it is scrunched up? I'm not sure if I'm having too much.

I don't blame you! I think that sounds very sensible :)

OMG Wow! You look fab and you can see that you have a lovely figure developing. Can't wait to see the next ones! X

I think there must be something in the air tonight Sunshine as I have just posted about feeling exactly the same!!! Hope you have a good sleep and feel better in the morning. X

Thanks Bex and Lisa. Had a chocolate shake -much thicker than usual- and feeling a bit better now. I think I needed to drink more water as well as I haven't really had enough today- constantly on the loo! I'm looking forward to having the bars as the only shakes that I can drink OK are choc...

Sorry a miserable post coming up! Finding it really tough today. I couldn't sleep at all last night and today just feel dreadful and cranky. I'm really craving things and am not really enjoying any of the shakes and soups. I'm not sure if I'm in ketosis yet, as I'm not really really hungry...

Just wanted to echo what the others have said and say just do what suits you. I started SS+ this week and was really uncertain about it for the same reasons as you. So far I have been OK and enjoying it, but I can see how it isn't for everyone. It may be easier starting on SS+ from scratch as...

Oooh that sounds good! I haven't got any tetras but will have to try some next week.

Well done Incognito! It's motivating for me to read how you are getting on, as you are a day ahead of me I know what I might expect tomorrow!!!! I am feeling quite good tonight now. This has been the first time ever that my husband has been out and I haven't eaten lots of naughty stuff as a...

Hi Daisydoo, Just wanted to say that I asked for some at Boots yesterday and got looked at as if I had troden in something!!! I felt a bit small and embarrassed and just shuffled out of the shop!!!! So you are not alone!!!! I thought that I might just ask my CDC, look on ebay or even just...

I'm on day 2 as well Bex and I'm really hungry now as well. I feel like there have been so many temptations today. I was at a birthday party and was constantly offered sandwiches and cakes - they smelled divine!!! I have actually surprised myself by staying so motivated. I have also been...

Hi there I have just started today too and had a strawberry shake. I think they will all take a bit of getting used to!!! Well done on drinking your water - I find that really hard. I am feeling determined as well, although looking forward to getting past the first few days as I suffer awful...

I'm on day 1 today and had a strawberry shake for breakfast. Wasn't too bad, although a bit synthetic tasting. I was really excited and nervous about having it- can you believe it?!!!!

Hi everyone! I am starting CD tomorrow and have decided to do SS+, so I'll look forward to reading this thread. I have decided that SS+ will suit me and my life better as I can still eat with others. This was stressing me out alot before even starting as I have a number of social occasions...

How lovely! Go for the 14!!!! You are doing so well....

WoW!!! That is really inspiring. I'm just about to start CD and it great to see how much our bodies can change in such a small space of time. You look great and thanks for uploading these. X

Is it possible to do a couple of SS+ days in the week and the rest SS? This sounds really appealing for meals out.

Thanks so much girls. I have been thinking along the same lines myself so it's good to get your input. X

Thanks for that. X

Me too! I think that i'm going to need all the support I can get!!!! Count me in!!!!

Just thought i'd come and say hello. I am planning on starting CD on thursday and am feeling a bit nervous and excited. I would like to lose 3 1/2 stone. It is amazing and inspiring to hear how you are doing. I am quite nervous as I am a complete sugar/carb addict. I am just out of control...