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Hi guys, I have decided to come over to SW after losing over 6 stone on Cambridge Diet in 2009. The weight is creeping back on, but just don't think I could go back to living on soups again. I need food in my life and friends have been so successful on SW, that I've decided to try it for...

Hi Guys, Sorry to lower the tone, but any ideas on how to get myself "moving"? I know I've been lax on the water, so will drown myself in that today. Any other allowed remedies as I'm pretty sure I'm going to burst if my tum gets any bigger - I look pregnant!! :sigh:

Hi Seashore, You need to keep your oat bran to 1 1/2 tbsps per day whilst on Attack. Anymore may take you out of ketosis. You can make galettes from the oatbran, too - they're yummy! Recipe on here or in book. I'm pretty sure the yoghurt needs to be fat free - not low fat. I have been...

Hi Marysu, You have to have 1 1/2 tbsp of oatbran a day which is a specific product. I found it in Tescos near the porridge and muesli. It looks like grit/sawdust. Pork & lamb are off limits in the attack phase. You are allowed lean ham, though. Check on the threads on here which have a list of...

I ordered my book from Amazon using the super saver delivery and it was with me in 2 days. Seems I've been luckie than some with that, though. I did Cambridge for 7 months and have tried to go back on it, but just can't face it. Dukan seems so much easier as it's real food!! Good luck with...

Hi Nic, In Tescos, I found it near the muesli and porridge oats. It's in see-through bags and are about the size of bags of flour. The oatbran itself looks like light brown grit - apologies for description. Hope that helps!

Well.... if we're confessing stuff..... I have a birthday party to go to tomorrow and seeing a friend in Manchester on Saturday night. Both nights will contain alcohol - vodka and either slimline tonic or diet coke. I did 8 months alcohol free on CD and am afraid I don't think I can do that...

Are muffins ok on attack? I just dribbled on my laptop when I saw that chicken liver pate recipe. I saw on one website that someone had made the galette into "toast". Cooked in the pan as normal, but then pressed between 2 plates, cut into squares and grilled. Perfect for the pate - if a...

I broke my wrist last year, so have got some wrist guards and special padded shorts (not that my bum needs any more padding!!). I don't have that much luck staying upright on concrete, so how I'll cope on snow with an ironing board strapped to my feet.... eeek!! Just made my boyf a galette. He...

I think it might be. it is the limited edition muller light fat free lemon cheesecake - the OH will have to have it. The shape zero yogs have fruit bits in! Can I still have them, as they're fat free? I made a galette earlier - How nice?!?! I am going to be addicted to those bad boys...

Hi Cheyl, Maybe we can spur eachother on. Hoping my book arrives tomorrow as I was a bit of a lost sheep wondering around tescos. I have spent £50 and am now not really sure what to do with it.... I think sauces and marinades is going to be my saviour thoughout all of this. i have stuck to...

Cheers for that! I'll keep you posted on how I get on. x

I am off to Tesco's shortly to stock up, so that I can start tomorrow!! cannot believe I'm actually excited! Any tips before I set off?

I think it's the fact that no matter how you feel, they're always glad to see you and are always up for a cuddle. I couldn't be without them now. There's nothing better than 40kgs of hairy hound jumping on me first thing in the morning. They have me very well trained!

The boys are from County Cork and their parents are Irish show champions and their dad came 2nd in his breed at Crufts. We haven't shown them, but Fergus is of show quality. Dillon is more of the "working stock". They haven't been neutered yet as we weren't sure whether to breed - they are a...

I couldn't stand the shakes. I lived off the soups, porridge and bars. I've had a look at the FB page and will keep scouring the pages on here. I'm so looking forward to it! My hounds are Irish Water Spaniels - big, brown curly fools! They're called Fergus & Dillon and are almost 2 years old...

Hi Vicky, Thanks for the wheatbran info - just want to make sure that I have everything I need to start properly. I have tried to re-start Cambridge a few times since New Year, but can't find the motivation after eating food again. I sole sourced for 3 months and then only went to sole source...

Hi Joanne, Many thanks for that info. I noticed you can have yoghurts and saw a few people had "activia" or "muller". Didn't want to choose the wrong one and screw things up. Have found that they sell Oatbran in Tescos, just got to find wheatbran from somewhere now.... hope my book comes...

Hi everyone, I have lost 6 stone with CD since May last year. I've been less than stringent since Xmas (think this was my goal date as was turning 30, etc) and have really struggleds with it since. I read about this diet in a magazine and it really interested me. I did do Atkins about 7...

I've had the same thing for ages. I now just say "I have a goal and I'm going to reach it, what's the point of stopping when I've come this far?". People were saying it to me 2 stone ago, saying I would look ill if I lost anymore. I would tend to agree with them and couldn't imagine myself...

Well done - that's great! You'll have the first stone off in no time.

Mine now remind me of snooker balls in socks. Weird how when I look in the mirror, they're all I can focus on. They look so flat from the side. Can't believe there is actually something I miss from being the size I was before!

They know they've been naughty as they scarper when you arrive and won't look you in the eye... bless 'em x

They never fail to embarrass us! I only have 1 cushion left - the other 3 have been disembowled. Thought it had been snowing inside the house!

Thanks guys - I tried to tell them off at the time, but they look at me with those eyes and I just melt... I've caught one of them (Fergus)drinking out of my mug of soup - he loves the spicy tomato! Had my weigh in today and lost 4lbs, so I'm happy enough! Gonna put my box of sachets in a...

Just got to have the 1 tonight. That sounds like a good idea to me. Don't think my brain is engaged properly. Probably the fumes from the Vanish spray I had to use to get the spicy tomato soup out of the cream rug!! You'd think I starved them!! x

"JFDI" - took me a few seconds to work that out.... tickled me!! :0) x

Hi guys, I could do with some advice... I have come home from work tonight to find that my 10 month old Irish Water Spaniels have devoured my bars and soups!! I have my WI on Tues evening, so would normally have 7 sachets left. The hungry, naughty hounds have eaten my bars and some soup, so...

Corset are fab!! The push you up and squeeze you in just where you need it. I have about 5 of them. They make you feel very "womanly"!! ;0) x

By the sounds of it, it's a typical bride not wanting anyone to steal her limelight. I've had a similar problem with a friend who started CD at the same time as me and has also quit as she says she can't stick to it. She seems very bitter towards me and always makes comments on how surprised...

I've had the same problem.... My friend and I started the CD together for moral support, but after week 5 of SS she quit saying she couldn't stop cheating and actually put weight on in her last week. For some reason, I have been able to stick to it and am currently on week 9 of SS. I was...

My CDC charges £34.65, regardless of whether it's bars, shakes, soup or porridge.

I got one about a month ago from littlewoods direct and used one of the discount voucher codes Littlewoods Direct Discount Codes | Littlewoods Direct Voucher Codes | Littlewoods Direct Shop Codes this is a list of codes you can use. I used the £20 off one and paid £47 for mine including postage...

My pharmacy refused to sell them to me as they were for "dieting". Just bought some off t'internet instead!

I've just bought myself a wii fit and it's great! Don't even feel like I'm exercising as the games are really fun and motivate me to beat my last score. There are lots of different activities on there which work on cardio, balance, etc. It also records your weight & BMI (I don't own any scales)...

I bought Davina McCall's "power of 3" workout DVD which includes a 30 minute called "cardio box". I find it's great and doing one of the workouts 3 times a week is apparently sufficient as it includes a lot of fat burning on it. Less intimidating in your own home, too.

Even if your weight slows, you'll still lose inches... well done though!

My boyfriend cheated on me at the beginning of our relationship with his ex. He went back and forth between us for a good few months. Most of my friends at the time thought I was nuts to even entertain staying with him, but my feelings for him made me stay with him. I'm not making excuses for...

I got weighed on Tuesday after starting the bars 2 weeks ago and only losing 1lb in that week.. Think it was the hot weather, though. Continued on them this week and lost 8lb plus inches. I just find them easier when I'm on the move or on the drive to work.

Still having the bars and lost 8lbs this week for some unknown reason - not that I'm complaining! 4lbs to go until 3 stone loss. Trying not to obsess about it....

Only lost 1lb this week. CDC says it shouldn't be the bars. Probably didn't drink enough. Still loving the bars!

I'm new too - everyone's so helpful and don't mind you asking anything! I've learnt so much already!

I've just started week 6 and have started on the bars last week. Only lost 1lb this week, but think it may be because I haven't drank enough in the hot weather. They are so delicious. My CDC says they shouldn't affect weight loss.

wonder if it was just down to not drinking enough... I work in a restaurant, so it's been very hot and I haven't increased my water intake.

Could any of you guys recommend the best brand of sweetener for tea/coffee? I've just started week 6 of SS and haven't bothered with it before, but just fancied some this week. I used sweetex and splenda - both in tablet form. I only had one in my large mug of tea or coffee and probably had a...

I only lost 1lb the week before mine, but I did drink alcohol that week too, so could've been a bit of both. My CDC says it can affect your loss leading up to it, but everyone's different. You'll still lose inches, though, so take that into account.

I've bought the DVD from ebay too. £6.98 with free p&p. It does look dated on the box - hope it is the right one. -CALLANETICS DVD BY CALLAN PINCKNEY (NEW & SEALED ) on eBay (end time 10-Jul-09 19:39:10 BST) Anyone else got this one? I would be very interested in joining a group too.

I've suffered from the opposite.... seem to have a "wee" out of the wrong bit...:sign0007:

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I drank vodka and slimline tonic - I only had about half of what I'd usually have and I was so ill!! I had to stick my fingers down my throat as i felt so bad. I only lost 1lb that week, too. I've assigned myself to the fact now that it's not worth it for one night of debauchery - and I was...

I knew someone who would dump their girlfriend as soon as she got over a certain weight. When she lost the extra pounds, he'd take her back. Unfortunately, she let him treat her that way! You show him what he's missing! Think some guys are threatened by women who want to be independent...

I never thought of it like that - thanks!

Will be avoiding the choc/orange one... bleugh!

I'm on amoxicillin 3 times a day at the mo and my counsellor said it was fine.

That's great news! Only had the peanut & the cranberry so far... can't wait to try the others!

Hi moti17, I'm on my 5th week and have lost a total of 30lbs so far. It may slow down near your time of the month, but seems to kick start the next week. Guys generally lose weight quicker than us girlies, but it seems that you're doing great so far. Remember, if the weight loss slows down...

Hi Everyone, I am currently on week 5 of SS and seem to be doing ok and after the initial first few days wobble, I've knuckled down and surprised myself at how good I've been. My counsellor has let me try a couple of the bars this week - which are delicious! So much easier to nibble on my 40...

Hi Zarina, I'm on my 5th week and if anyone was going to find it a struggle, it was going to be me! You usually lose quite a bit on your first week and that is such an inspiration to carry on (I lost 12lbs in wk 1). I work in a restaurant and am surrounded by fabulous smelling food every...

5th week in... Hi Charley, I'm on my 5th week and things going well so far. You may find that your weight loss will slow down, but you just have to remember - it's still coming off! I was really disheartened on week 3 when I only lost 1lb, but I know why and am doing everything to stop it...

Hi everyone. This is my first post, so be gentle with me! I'm on my 5th week of SS and have found it so much better than I anticipated. I have not strayed and I'm really proud of myself (especially running a restaurant!). I know that your monthly cycle can affect your loss, but this last...