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Hi all, I moved to Ohio last summer from England and piled on the Lb's as you do.. I joined WW but couldnt get on with it here, I find the food so different and hard to deal with! I am considering SW, I did it before, and we are on a sever budget as we are waiting for residency, so only hubby...

Im moving to Ohio, due to leave 7/22/13, but still waiting on visas etc, its all very stressful!!

Hi everyone, Im into my second week now, lost 7lb in week one, have about a 21lbs to go really.. Ive done Cambridge before and did well on that, but came accross this and very pleased I did! much cheaper and the packs seems to be nicer. Im emmigrating to the USA in July, and stress and comfort...

hello all!! im new to PMK, im on day 4, and so far loving it!! :D ive tried almost every diet there is and been dieting all my life, but i can honestly say the sense of liberation is amazing! i feel better, am less bloated and feel relaxed around food, which i cant remember ever feeling! im...

great thread!! ive lost count of the amount of times ive been told i look ill lately!! its a joke! my BMI is 24, and im only 2lb under my goal, which was top of the healthy weight scale!! ive been about 7lb lighter than this in the past, with no nasty comments then!! my mother-in-law is the...

Hiya, yeah wait it out is the key! i did put on a few lbs, but since then my body has calmed down and im now loosing again! try not to panic like i did, it does work... its just alarming to see the scales going the wrong way for a while!

BLIMEY! thats all i have to say!

Hiya Jim, nice one on the level weight and running!!! was thinking about taking up running... any tips??!!!! im not built for running as a rule, but feel quite up for it after loosing the lard!

Hello all.... Ive been absent for a while, uni work taking up ALL my time, and have been steadily going up the plans etc... Ive been alarmed at putting weight on, only a few lb, but felt i should seek help on the 1000 maintenance board.. That got me thinking really I should kind of move...

awww thanks for all the great replies! Its just sooo worrying seeing the scales going in the wrong direction!! im so desperate not to put weight on, and prove to those annoying people who said 'you'll put it all back on when you start eating again' etc.. I know im never going to put on the...

Hello all, I've been going up the plans as I should, did 810 for about 3 weeks, up to 1000 and now 1200 but I'm putting weight on!! I intend to maintain with w watchers as I'm already a gold member , and don't understand why I'm puttin weight on! It's not alot, half lb last week, but already my...

greetings all! cracking on with the uni work today, will be glad to graduate in the summer! im determined to have a good day today diet wise, no cheating for once!! going to take the dog for a walk in a bit, we both need the exercise! good luck to all today, lets do this!!!!!

Morning all, Its freezing cold here... brrrr... gonna take the dog out soon, i was waiting to see if it warmed up a lil bit, alas not..!! then onwards with the uni work.. got deadline monday for studio work, so no rest for the wicked!! Bling glad you had a good evening, I love the theatre, but...

Youve actually done nothing wrong! dont worry about it! you will have a great loss at your WI today... onwards and scales downwards!

Awwww Tasha Thats sooo very sad... im soo sorry to hear about your dog. Theyre such a big part of life, and she clearly meant the world to you. Its totally normal to grieve, after all theyre family. In fact, I love my dog more than some members of my family...!!! Chin up, remember the good times.

I got a shaker from my CDC, it has like a filter bit of plastic in it to break up lumps from the shakes... ive had 2 bars when ive been out, hasnt affected me at all, and its better than going off plan!

I always have an extra shake or bar, its better than really going for a blow out...

Could you not just contact your CDC and swap them? I know you work etc, but just a flying visit to her to swap??

Greetings all! Well, finally handed in my dissertation today... phew!! its been a mission, nearly killed me, but its done now! Deadline for studio work is monday, so the pressure's not entirely off just yet!! i will admit it has effected the diet, and I have been a lil bit bad!! but its also...

That was over 3 weeks though... it slows down alot the closer I get to goal!

Hiya, you'd be ok with the broc, but spinach isnt on the list of allowed veg on 810... check the website or your yellow book, its all listed there, but strictly no eggs, leeks or onions or cheese other than cottage. Looks like no to red meat either!!

greetings all daily peeps! been a good day!!!! WI this morning and im .5lb UNDER GOAL!!!!!! yayyyyy!!!! just wanna loose a few more lb on 810 this week, then will prob go to 1000 next week... we went through the plans etc, theyre a bit confusing in the book! so all good! im real chuffed, havent...

count me in!! dont mind where! have a student rail card, also theres always megatrain to london if we decide well in advance you can get trains for £1!! bargain!

had official WI today, lost 5lb (thats 3 weeks though!) so updated my total!! AlyB - 10lbs - Total lost 5lbs Annabel - 16lbs - total lost 0lbs Aseyan - 14lbs - Total lost 1lb Boardwitless - 9lbs - Total lost 0lbs ClaireMelanie - 14lbs - Total Lost 0 lbs Dappymare -18lbs -Total lost 0lbs...

Evening all! lovely to read all your achievements today, even if it amounts to having a poo!! thats a necessary achievement! Been real busy today in the studio, managed to hang my dissertation work, now just the writing part and folders to get up together! in school all day tomorrow, looking...

Evening All!! Glad the ladies with heating issues have now got it sorted... nothing worse than being on this diet and no heating!! its cold enough anyway! Been at uni all day trying to sort out my work, had a productive day, so am pleased! Back on track today after a bit of a blow out...

Becca, Just put it behind you and carry on your day as normal! I had a TERRIBLE day yesterday, ate loads of stuff, but hey! it happens! All forgotten about now.... time to move forward......

Many congrats to you!!!

Hiya, Yeah all good this end... not had 'official' WI with CDC for 3 weeks due to rubbish weather, but going wed morning... fingers x!! my scales say im a few lb under goal now, so all good.. wanna loose just a few more though... im happily adjusting to life on 810, but finding it quite hard to...

CG... NO you dont! have a bar or something! ive scoffed my bar already cos i was feeling like i needed to eat something! I usually wait til now to have it... might have another one! (i'll be over but its better than cheating!)

yeah it all adds up... my course is really expensive, I use alot of materials.. My job pays really well, and its only weekends.. but I do miss out on the 'friday feeling' and going out etc on weekends... boooo! still cant have it all!

yeah the pieces are bigger, kinda fillets ish.. I dry fry cos it adds a bit of colour to it....

I intend to see more of the UK on my Harley! me and my mate passed our tests just before xmas..!! wanna do some touring in the UK.. OH is touring Europe in the summer for charity, he did UK last summer.. theres so much out there to see!!

I love it! I have the frozen pieces, and just dry fry them and add to veg... not sure if thats how youre meant to cook it, but thats what i do! lol!

lol!! I also have a copy of 'Lush Times'..... now thats dangerous!

Thats why eBay is sooo good! some of the stuff I bought was 99p!! BARGAIN!

MM where in cambs do you live? My sister lives in little thurlow.. she used to live in Balsham... anywhere near there?? teenagers.... uuurrgghhhh!!!!

Hi y'all, hope your all being good!! home now and thawed out.. just about... glad you got your heating sorted Mandy, cant imagine anything worse!!! Becca I totally LOVE stirling! its one of my fave places ever! All going well this end, sticking to the 810... all is well!!

hahahahahaaaaa!! DD went to southampton and bought me a bath bomb... its Avobath... and smells... well... LUSH!!!!

Greetings all, I'm cold and wet at work !! Rubbish! Only got 4 offenders today tho, so quite an easy day! Becca are u near Stirling ?? I love that place!! Got given a new work jacket today, it was ordered months ago, it's size large ! It's enormous!! Comes down to my knees and I'm wearing 2...

I bought stuff off eBay on the way down! Just spent a load more on eBay this week as like u I'm a skint student!! eBay really is fab tho, I've got some great stuff on there, I'm going to get a few nice new things in a month or so, looking forward to that ! I have a monsoon store card..... And...

Lottie I cant believe southampton didnt give you free stuff!! was gonna pop in there next week! never got time for a visit to portsmouth shops today, too much uni stuff to do! ggrr! will check the bank balance and maybe shop online! really want some lush now! lol! oorrrrr..... im back in uni...

aww Caroline! just read all this... take it you never called her about the lack of porridge in the end then?? I would defo say sod her, and try and find a way of reporting her to CD.. as you say, I feel sorry for the others on her books! The ones youve contacted sound good though, and quick...

evening all... Becca hope you feel better soon, those flu jabs are not nice! RC classes sound interesting! I did it years ago with my mum and sister, it was a good laugh.. not sure what its like these days though.. Uni was a nightmare, and have a ton of work to do, so better get off here...

Morning all, Im sat in the uni computer suite waiting for colour print outs! its taking ages so im on here waiting!! Had a good diet day yesterday, and im getting used to 810 now.. thought it would be easy, but its really not!sounds silly but its hard fitting in 3 packs, food, milk and water...

im in uni today in Portsmouth, theres a lush shop in the town......................................

Good stuff Caroline! My mum always treated us with food, and punished us with the lack of treats etc.. so food was associated with treats and being good.. ultimately not so good in the end! myself, and my bro and sis have issues now with food! its easy to slip into the same habits as a parent...

BMI isnt really that good, if it was then all police, firefighters, sports people etc would all be obese!

like it! it says marginally overweight by 3.2lb.. thats about what i'd thought really, so think its spot on! its nice to see it on the screen though!

all the best with it... so.... come on.... what did you promise to do!! lol!

C'mon Megan! you can do it!!! sending all my positive vibes to you to get you through day 1!!!! xxx

ohhh godddd CG what have you started!!!! lol!

The smaller ones are probably going to be easier and more accessible for contacting etc, defo worth a shot... or a comparison on a large vs a small? its prob same management wise, but scale is different. I tried to be upfront too.. it didnt work! hence 10 days before its due in and im still...

I think you should tell her, but its your decision. Other than that perhaps suggest you go out or do something else that doesnt involve eating! maybe go earlier and go out for a walk etc and avoid dinner entirely?

afternoon all! late one for me, ive been at school all morning! Hope those of you that are ill/ struggling are doing ok now..?? Loving the thread name and poem by the way!! and good idea about body part threads! should be interesting!! lol! Im feeling uber positive today, dont know why though...

caroline i feel your pain!!! my dissertation is doing me in at the moment, and have a ton of other stuff to do as well... on the festival front, how about getting in touch with people that run smaller festys?? went to blissfields last year, it was awesome! On the eating front, just put it out of...

aww all the very best to you! your losses will prob be better than you think! wishing you luck, keep in touch!!

its a cunning plan!!! glad youre feeling more positive about things! you'll do great!

exactly that! When im eating, i write a weeks 'menu' and stick to that, and just buy stuff for that weeks menu. Works out cheaper and theres no waste...

ive only got a few of the new ones, but yeah they look much nicer, and youre right less ''diet' ish!

suppose each CDC is different, some will let you weigh more regularly than others, when are you next seeing her? maybe send an email or call her and have a chat about it?

ohh and fruit etc during the day as well...

hmmm.... think nutritionally you would do well to just have a lil bit of muesli or something with milk in the morning... then your shake for lunch and a meal later... sounds more balanced that way?

aww Alison thats harsh news... I feel for you xx I would also suggest just going up to a higher plan, its better than trying to manage on your own, and your CDC will surely let you buy whatever you want! I'll still be buying the bars after im done with loosing the weight, that'll only be 7 per...

cool, my BMI is 24.5, so cant do ss or ss+ any more, im 1.5lb away from my goal, but want to be a little under it to compensate for when glycogen piles back in! Ive been doing 810 for 3 days, and was thinking maybe a couple of weeks on it then up to 1000? is that about right? im guessing i'll...

awww thanks KD... still it wont be long before im on 1000, a week or so maybe.. how long do people stay on 810 for???

evening all!! well done bling for seeing logic! im really not good at logic and probably would have copped big time! glad youre still on track! all this talk of cinemas is making me want to go!! havent seen that avatar thing everyones on about, might have to go soon! hope everyone is sticking...

Are you allowed them??? Looked in the yellow book and its doesnt say eggs til 1000, but theyre just protein... right?????? :confused:

Morning all, stupid snow here again, so no official WI for me again this week! Really needed it too.. Damn stupid weather!! Still got in scales earlier, and will go by that, only 2.5lb down in 2 weeks, but I've not been sticking to it, so can't really moan! 1.5lb to goal, then wanna get a few...

Wishing you all the luck and good health in the world!! You can do it !!

I would agree, go for SS+, its 3 packs a day and a small meal... sounds perfect for you!

lol! he watches the post like a hawk! has done ever since I was hooked on qvc!! lol! just looked on the website..... OMG... feel a spend coming along... I do prefer to go into the store though, its lovely to smell stuff... its all so yummy! my nearest store is Southampton, I have promised my DD...

nooooooo!!!! dont tell me that they sell it online.... nooooooo!!!! ive spent a fortune on clothes off of ebay in the last 2 days... OH will go nuts if lush stuff turns up as well!!! lol!

ive been on 810 for 2 days now, its good! WI tomorrow.... eeek! gonna stay on 810 for at least another week, maybe 2, will see how it goes then up to 1000... its quite exciting!

my OH banned me from the lush shop!!! I would go in there and come out with arm fulls of smelly stuff as he said! well, sod it, im going back in there!! chill pill... sold !!

I think ultimately it doesnt matter how long it takes you to get there, as long as you get there in the end! Life gets in the way, its meant to! its for living after all! and if that means a slower weight loss but fun and enjoyment on the way then so be it! Life doesnt just stop because youre on...

Trace, I have my fizzy water in my wine glass!!! hmmm yup sad!!! ahh well i can imagine its wine!

It will be on your county's probation website... happy job hunt!

ooohhhh I know what you mean alright!!! I couldnt wait to get out in the end! How about working at connexions or somewhere like that? they deal with educationy things dont they?? or look into the probation service, its much better! My job is weekends only supervising community service, its v...

do you have any tetra's?? theyre smaller and easier to drink if youre not well... shocking about your poor lil girl, still she's home safe and all's well.. Get yourself some rest and get better soon xx

hmmm difficult... personally I would tell him/her, and if they start to lecture you tell them its your decision, and its not dangerous. Fact is being overweight is dangerous and this is your chosen way of dealing with it. Tell them your not open to discussion about it and change the subject...

lol! the bar that is... not the other thing! lol!

If it keeps you on the wagon the do it! it wont make any difference to ketosis, the SS+ is 4 packs and milk, the only time it MAY make a difference is if youve already had a bar. They recommend 1 per day only, but personally ive been known to have 2 in a day, and no problems.

Go for it! split in two and hot water! I like to add a sweetner as i find it quite bitter without, up to you! Eastwood Park... thats female right??? are you an officer? I enjoyed my time at sunny Winchester, but im glad to be out of it! work part time for Probation now!

hello all... CG, in november I went to egypt for my birthday, all inclusive, packed some shakes and a shaker, and some bars... had plenty of rum and diet coke, and an evening meal, sometimes lunch as well.. I was extremely careful with what I ate, got back and had WI... I had LOST 3lb! couldnt...

im gonna keep having them after too! cant live without them now! I have them cut up really small and pick at it while watching crap on telly at 9pm! bliss!

lol!!! I totally LOVE the idea of the can!!!!!! genius! I'd be horrified too, but thats probably why it works! Maybe we should have a 'virtual' can!

I love red wine! but over xmas etc I had rum and diet coke... its alot less cals than the wine.. i did miss it initially, but after a while never thought about it... now im nearly at goal the thoughts are creeping back in! but will prob stick with the rum and coke idea... !!!

I have mine hot at the mo, the chocolate one... I have a HUGE mug, and put half the tetra in with a sweetner, then top up with boiling water and stir.. no whisking involved! good thing is you get to do that twice with 1 tetra! I spread mine out a few hours... What prison do you work in? I was an...

ahh Kerena i LOVE that website!! Ive been bidding on a few pairs of boots on ebay (my new best friend!) and some clothes that actually fit! ordered some nice underwear off there last night in my new size.. cant wait for that to come! oisin, what type of uggs are you going to get? wish i could...

Dont feel bad, as you say your her customer, and an unsatisfied one! Call her, im sure she wont mind.....

BLIMEY!!!!!! thats a teriffic loss! WELL DONE! xx

Nice one Becca, sounds perfect to me! I would stay on SS+ as long as poss, it generally gives same losses as SS for me, and a lil bit of food is great! Good luck with it, i know you'll be just fine! xx

im the same! a few lbs away from goal and NOW im struggling! whats that all about eh! I was fairly ok over xmas, only put on half lb, but didnt weigh last week cos of the stupid snow, and think thats whats done it! Regular WI's and a good kick is whats required for all I think! C'MON..... WE...

I agree with everyone else here... call her and get it changed, and accept no excuses! my CDC ALWAYS has EVERYTHING in stock, and has my order ready when i arrive, i wouldnt expect to be short of anything, especially orange bars!! theyre my fave! seriously though, get it changed, and then i...

why not try the 1000 plan? its far less restrictive than SS+, and 810... and you will still loose well... I dont think hopping between plans day by day is a good idea... i hop between SS and SS+, thats do-able, but wouldnt want to do a higher plan that way. It would mess about with your body's...

mine has been fluctuating like MAD over the last week or so...! i only weigh first thing in the morning, but ive been up and down by 1-2lb each day!! its doing my head in!!

Morning all, Emma, how exciting! do you have a moving date?? im afraid ive not been as good as you at staying off the scales!! In fact its doing my head in to be honest!! Yesterday scales were down a bit, not alot, but down.. today scales are UP again!!!! gggrrrrrr!!! im really annoyed and...

aww no poor you... it might just be a non diet related bug, theres lots of those around at the moment...

apparently my elbows are 'pointier' than they used to be!! OH moans i keep digging him in bed! lol!

ahh good question Laura.. I was surprised when chatting to OH yesterday, he said he never minded me being overweight and loved me regardless.. he doesnt think im any different, just healthier.. and thinner of course! I found myself getting annoyed with him, i suppose i expected him to love me...

I either sell on ebay. or I put them in a clothing bin or charity shop... If you have any M&S clothes, if you take them to oxfam charity shops you get a £5 M&S voucher, and if you have any Monsoon clothes you can take them back to a Monsoon shop and get £5 off new clothes over £35.. Ive done...

I have a bar a day (sometimes 2!!) and have never found it a problem, although I know plenty who do.. Its a very individual thing.

its never 'easy' to afford CD, but if its a priority to you, you will always find a way! I work weekends and get paid well for my efforts, but i also have large outgoings. Basically I would spend the money on other things had i not been doing CD anyway! Theres always stuff I want/need, but I...

Greetings all, Hopefully the big thaw has begun here, im soo bored of snow now! while it looks beautiful, theres a limit! and im eager to get out on my Harley again! poor thing has been sat in the garage for way too long now! Ive spent the morning so far trying on some of my clothes, ahhh that...

cool, I especially like that part about training the stomach not to expect food at a certain time. I used to always be thinking 'its lunch time that means food', whereas now im more thinking 'its lunchtime but im not wanting food just yet, it can wait'. A useful thing for later on maintenance...

sounds busy!! what jobs are you going for?? i'd like a different job just for now until i start teaching in sept.. am a bit fed up with the probation service, although it pays really well! its all weekend, every weekend (apart from this weekend cos of snow!) but i'd love to get my weekends...

yeah I got 2 weeks worth last week, as i heard bout the snow coming and couldnt risk being stuck.. I also have quite a bit from over the times i got a few extra.. has proved useful a number of times!! im hoping to WI wed am as usual, weather pending! cant wait to get back to normal without all...

well done resisting the temptations! tuna.. yumm! i love tuna, shame no salad though! maybe get a few extras on tues in case it happens again? My CDC is half an hour away, shes not the closest to me, but is by far the best!!

sounds like you have it all in hand! good luck with it all!

ohh noo!! is there another CDC close to you that would sell you just enough for the day youre short? Its always a good idea to have more than you need, just in case! you could ss+ until tues??

im really lucky as my sons a chef and cooks for the kids most nights... but when i do have to do it, i make sure i have one of my packs before hand.. i find that helps

personally im still on SS, with a couple of SS+ days thrown in per week.. my CDC told me to stay on it as long as I could, as its the fastest way to loose, but did say to move up if I wanted to. Its a personal choice I guess, im happy with what im doing..

Hi Nic, you really are tiny! 2.5 feet! at least you can get kids shoes eh! im size 5, thought that was small!! Ive always been on the chunky side, was always the fat kid at school etc! know what you mean about relationship break ups, its doom diet wise, comfort eating and shattered confidence...

you know you can do it, youve done it before... BUT you have to get your head right... it really does help! remember, if you think you cant you wont.... if you think you can you WILL!!!! Youve got all you need to wave goodbye to the weight.. do it!! everyone's here for you whenever you need help...

Thanks for your input KD :-) I just dont want to blow it this time, and need to feel in control. I know WW so well, i can judge how many points are in most things without looking it up, and im hoping that eventually i'll just know how much should be on my plate, and mentally tot up the points...

Big thanks to you all for your input! Charlie, I hear what youre saying about maintaining with WW, and it feel like being on a constant diet, maybe it wont be forever, but certainly for the forseable future (at least a few YEARS!!) i feel i need the strict confines and control. Ive been 'on a...

Ive only moved a few times as an 'adult' but cant say i ever enjoyed it! think i might enjoy it more if we could ever afford to get removals people in to do it ALL!!! and i mean pack move and put the boxes in the right rooms for me!! those are the conditions i told the OH i would move in... so...

I adore them! i would lurve to do 3 a day! Ive had 2 a day before, and suffered no effects from it! yummmyummmm!!!!

even choc tetras MrsE??? lol!! cant wait til all selection boxes, choc santas, choc coins and biscuits, all toblerone and EVERYTHING is gone from my house! ohh and all peanuts too!

ahhh toblerone!! my OH loves the darn stuff! he had loads for xmas, so did the kids.. i love it too and its been sooooo hard to resist!

OMG!!! how do you ever get the time for all that!!! im still at uni, and had considered the gym there, but i joined once before and only went a few times! I have a dog, and have been trying to walk her more, but need some toning i think.. im not really into running, although ive never tried it...

it seems we're all at it! its very hard... ive been a nightmare this week, had i not been at home i would never had bought those two bags of peanuts! ggrrr!! im annoyed also, but its in the past now, nothing i can do about that! onward and scales downward!!!!

I took a shaker on holiday with me and a load of shakes and bars, its was great... didnt want to risk the tetras, although im sure theyre ok, ive seen the baggage handlers at gatwick! theyre not exactly careful! Im going away again in April, will do the same i expect... cant live without the...

lol!!! Im barely 5'2!! and that includes the messy mop hair!! suppose im really only 5'1.. with maybe a half on a good day!

Hi Emma, was wondering where you had got too!! missed you! forgot you were in the process of moving.. glad youve found somewhere you like. I was going a bit stir crazy this morning, managed to convince OH to take the car out and venture to asda food shopping! (for them of course!) just got back...

ohhhh yesssss totally agree! this snow is a demon! kids home stuffing their faces, OH home, xmas booze and stuff still in the house.. nightmare! its hard enough without all that!

its 10-12 uk, think youre sizes are 1 lower arent they?? so that would be 8-10??

Hello Laura and Nic, Thanks for the welcome! I wont be a stranger over here thats for sure! think I will need all the help I can get!! Just waiting for 'official' WI, snowed in at the mo, then want to get a few lb's under goal as im aware i'll put on initially... Nic, i think i need to do some...

yeah the tetras are ready made and sooo handy! theyre great, discreet, and make awesome hot choc if you half them and add hot water! my CDC charges the same for everything, so its all good... its worth having a couple, theyre so handy to chuck in your bag if youre going to be out for a while...

ahhh the joys of tomato! I concur, its disgusting! I loved the walnut shake, and the banana one, vanilla is nice too... I rarely have shakes now, just tetras, soups and bars.. might re-visit the toffee and walnut if the weather ever improves!

looks like a trip to TKMaxx is in order then!! Theres a lovely shop in Fareham that sells it, every time I go there Im soo tempted to get one! I went through a phase a couple of years ago of having loads of them, but it can get to be an expensive addiction! and the teenagers dont like it! damn...

hiya, im 5'2 and currently 132lb, and in a 10-12 size jeans if that helps any Aseyan? its a great feeling when youre clothes get looser isnt it! love it! so motivating too!

I have a candle melt thingy from yankee, cant remember what flavour it is though!! will light it in a bit.. I love the big candles in the glass jars, theyre quite pricy though, still probably cheaper than a ton of naughty chocolate! Dissertation is on Stereotypes within the criminal justice...

I totally love yankee candles too!! in fact im going to treat myself to one after official WI confirms im at goal weight.. now which flavour!!! I like vanilla and carribean friuts alot.. but maybe I should try something new! any ideas?? bloody snowing again.. not happy! it HAS to go by wed am...

Hi Helen, Just watched your food addiction one, sooo v true! and great to actually hear it voiced! sometimes thats all we need, we all know that we have a choice, but hearing it brings it all home and makes it a conscious decision! many thanks and keep up the good work! xx

well done Josie, thats a great start!

ohh dearrr... hope it doesnt make you feel ill.. ive read on here about out of date packs, might be worth looking back at the threads.. I would suggest ringing your CDC for definate advice though, and check the rest of your supplies. xx

well done Naomi, thats a terrific loss! and what a boost! xx

well done Eir, good stuff! the goal is defo in sight now then! xx

Hiya, Yeah Choc Tetra rocks!! im having the second part of mine now with hot water, they make lovely hot chocolate! I had chicken/fish with either salad or white/green veg all the way through, once or twice a week, and it never affected my losses.. kept me on track!

Hi KD and all others posted here! Just found this thread and its just what I need at the moment. Due to the snow I havent had my 'official' WI, but have got to the weight I wanted to be. now the panic starts!! I want to carry on for a week or so to get under my goal, as im aware i will put on...

Hello daily people! Hope you are all doing well, the cricket thing made me laugh!! i love gecko's, dont have any real ones though! just braved the arctic outside for whats now becoming the daily trek to the village for supplies! panic buying still going on there, its so annoying! family fast...

Hiya daily peeps, I havent actually accomplished anything i wanted to so far today! snow is a real pain, am totally fed up with it now, kids at home are winding each other up (and me too!) I just want everything to get back to normal!! went out for a nice long walk with the dog earlier, but...

Throughout my weight loss I had a day or two eating a small meal in the evening, just an 810 meal really, and ive noticed my skin is fine.. I have just turned 40, and was worried about it initially, but its been fine. It does make sense thinking about it, and it never made any difference to my...

C'mon lily!! Sorry you're unwell but keep your ass out of the kitchen! It'll make u feel worse! Hugs xx

When I went on holiday I actually fitted into the plane seat properly and had to pull the seatbelt tighter instead of the usual letting it out!! I love shopping, and going back for smaller sizes from the changing room! Asking the assistant if she can get me a size 10!! Being able to get my...

my councillor is Sandra Hellasy in Gosport, I live in Bishops Waltham... I do kind of the same, I eat on ss+ when i feel like it! and certainly not for a whole week.. although im going to have to eat a bit more soon... you must tell yourself that its ok to eat!!! you havent done any damage, dont...

are you doing SS or SS+?? I would suggest SS+ for a while if youre not on it already, that will stop you feeling bad about eating...

I started the same morning i saw mine, I just had water that morning and a tetra for lunch. Hope you get there next week, you will surely loose more than 1st in 6 weeks!

aww nooo! what a shame! so when are you starting now? hope its not too long to wait!

I save my bar til 9pm, and really look forward to it! when I started my CDC said theres such a small amount of cals in each pack it wouldnt matter if you had one just before going to bed! I mentioned it to her as my friend who did it regularly forgot to have her last pack as she wasnt hungry in...

did you start yesterday Becca???

I would say go for it! I may well effect your weight as it does to most of us, but i wouldnt let that put you off starting. youve obviously got motivation as youve contacted the CDC and got a start lined up, go for it! and good luck!

good! I remember the original post.. and im so glad youve found someone else.. it does seem to be a bit of a lottery as far as CDC's go, although most are spot on.. youve just been unlucky.. Hope all goes well from now on xxx

hmmm to weigh or not to weigh... It would depend how you react to positive/negative influence on the scales... for me it does give me a jolt if I see a gain.. (like i did this morning! oops! only .5lb, but still!) BUT if i had seen a loss or the same i would have thought.. well, thats ok I got...

ive done it, felt bad for it, drawn the line under it and now touching the goal line! it can be done, and you can and will do it! youre only human, and slip ups and cheats will happen, its how you deal with it afterwards that matters, and will determine your success.. I know youre going to be...

Fantastic!! Its such a great feeling when people notice and are genuinely impressed by your efforts, makes it all worthwhile!

Emma, you might just be super sensitive to the carbs, some people are apparently, I have a bar every day, and have been know to have two a day (even thought youre not meant to!) and its never affected me.. cant really understand how 1 a week can hurt.. but agree with Becca, STAY OFF THE...

Greetings daily folk! Just been out for a walk to the village, very icy out there! the boss has cancelled work this weekend, aww shame!! (not!) Just had my tetra, and had a ton of water already.. im going to try and behave on the diet today, its hard being sooo close to goal, yesterday I let...

thanks for the love! will be pleased to loose the last 1lb, then drop a few and deal with the dreaded maintenance! think thats when the hard work for me starts! ive been v focussed to loose the weight, now i have some re-adjustments to make.. hope youre all doing well today, im finding it...

theres nothing at all wrong with having a 4th pack if youre finding it really hard.. ive been known to do that a few times... or a couple of slices of ham/chicken and a small amount of salad/veg can help.. basically if it stops you diving for the biscuits or anything then do it!

yup mine is far more noticable too!!! like the others say tho, get a check up regardless!

hello daily peeps!! unnoficial WI says -3.5lb so im really happy with that! not going to change signature until next week tho for 'official' verdict! but that means 1lb to my goal... exciting stuff! I then need to get a few lb under to cope with the gain.. im thinking 5lb under should do it...

I HATE the chilli soup! lol! but love some of the others! Its a good job we're not all the same eh!

nearly 4" of snow fell in a couple of hours... light snow still falling... im sooooo glad i went to pick up my packs earlier! the country will surely grind to a halt again tomorrow!

glad shes ok Becca, only just logged on and read it! kids are such a worry!!! xx

hiya, firstly youre NOT a failure. a failure would be someone that messed up and then gave up. you have not done that, you are back on track and going to get this weight off. Thats not a failure, thats just a human! dont be so hard on yourself!!

hello daily folk!! no snow here yet, but its expected in full force later.. That being the case i text my CDC and am picking up 2 weeks supply tonight on my way back from uni.. the thought of not having any in the house sends me into panic, so i'd rather have loads! Means i wont WI tomorrow...

I save my fave orange bar for my WI night! sounds silly doesnt it!! I have also been buying a few bits of clothes off ebay when i go down the sizes, its amazing how quickly it happens, so its quite regular!! Its lovely just looking on there for stuff to be honest!!

evening all!!! just went out 'food' shopping with the OH, for him and the kids.. joy!! he likes me to go with him, god knows why, and continually asks me 'do we need this?'!!!! like I know!! (or care!) had a reasonable day, just got my bar left and sparkling water! yummm! i really look forward...

If i get up too quickly i nearly fall over! especially getting out of bed first thing!! I have heard of people getting dizzy spells, how often did it happen?

hmmm thats a shame, and bad news that youre so hungry. I would maybe call your CDC and explain, see what she advises? Im still on SS and have a few lbs left to go, so dont see the difference!

mine were always dark too, nothing to worry about if youre drinking enough fluids congrats! x

Blush, thats disgraceful behaviour by your CDC! You desperately need to find another one, and deserve to be treated FAR better than you are. I travel to mine, but she was recommended to me by a friend. Its not too far, shes spot on with my appointments and orders, and always has time for me...

Thats great news! well done to you! x

its a very personal choice. SS+ is either 200cal meal or milk i believe, if you dont trust yourself with food yet, have the milk in tea or something? I jumped in on SS, cant see why you cant if thats what you want to do?

Hello and welcome to CD! I did cut out carbs/caffeine/alcohol a few days before I started, and it REALLY helped me ALOT. I had no headache or anything, and was in ketosis very quickly. I also upped my water intake before hand too, that helps. Focusing on my goals helped me alot initially...

awww sounds like youre as busy as me then! damn uni work getting in the way of funfunfun!!! lol! Depends what pack youre splitting, i water down my soup ALOT, and have it in a mug, like a cup-a-soup, i suppose it doesnt really matter, will just be more watery than normal if its a shake. x

Summer, please dont worry about a blip, it happens, just draw a line under it and move on... I usually have some cooked chicken in the fridge if i get desperate. Ketosis really is magic, and i guess it does have to be felt to be believed... hang in there.... After about 3 or 4 weeks I started...

What are u studying at college k?? X

stick with the soups, you get used to them! leek and potato is one of my faves, I have a massive mug for mine, i mix it up using the blender, but use over double the amount of water, it fills my huge mug and fills me too!!!

lol!!!! i certainly feel better for loosing that bale of hay!!!

fabulous!!!! what a kicking start! well done you xx

if you cut down/out the carbs/alcohol/caffeine a few days before you start it makes the first few days alot easier to deal with... Im going back to ww'ers to maintain hopefully by then end of jan... think its good to dip in and out of both! I love CD, its fantastic, the results are amazing, but...

welcome to CD land! As K said above, try everything once, and if you like it order it next time! thats what I did, and im still loving it now! Good luck with it, you will be in keto soon x

All the best to you cc, you seem very focussed, so it should be plain sailing! xx

Hiya Bling, welcome back!! Emma, I must admit I would be a bit miffed at that too, maybe try and stay off the scales for a few days?? dont want it to de-motivate you when youre doing sooo well! ultimately its up to your body how it looses the weight if youre on SS i suppose, youre already doing...

Hiya BP, welcome back!!! and good luck with it all xx

isnt it amazing how the gains shift sooo quick! its great! all the gains will be gone in no time, and back on track it is!

I lost 8lb in the first week, and then steadily lost 4lb for a while, now its 3lb ish per week... gotta love it!

yaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! xx

good luck at work today! Those old clothes will be in the bin before you know it!! x

Very best of luck with it! Look forward to Reading about your progress! Xx

I started the last week in August and had lost just under 3 stone by my 40th mid Nov.. and felt really so much better for it! Good luck!

hey all... I hate TOTM! it makes me feel peckish when i know i shouldnt! went through a bag of nuts today at work (VV bad), got home and had a bar... will have another one later.. 2 in a day.. (bad) but i thought it was better than having a load of chocolate that was out on the table...

Welcome back to the mad house! lol!

hmmmmm..... have decided my challenge is a bit lame! i have 4.5 to goal, but want to be about 5 under goal so im going to change mine to 10lb by end of jan... hope i can do it, have found the losses slowing up quite a bit over the last few weeks... Emmapetty - 14lbs - Total lost 0lbs Shanny24 -...

good luck to those going back to work tomorro, keep your focus!

its mine this week too.. ! booo! hate it, affects the losses, makes me feel bloated... and i crave nuts! ggrrr!

im only 5'1, and find 3 litres more than enough...

hmmm something like atkins, but i dont advise that, its horrible! I find that i spend less on CD than i do when im eating 'normal' food... is there no way you could continue?

im sure that adding coffee to things like shakes etc would be fine as coffee in general is fine.. just not counted in the water intake...

My family were dubious to begin with, but happier now they have seen the results. It's a tough one, eveyone thinks they know what's best for you, I can tell you though that weighing less is what's best for us all, and if CD is what we have chosen to help us achieve it then so be it!! There are...

Good luck jennie! You can do it !!

Hi all, frozen stiff at work again, at least there's a toilet on site today! Does anyone know if there's an age limit on doing CD? My daughter is 14 and had a shock on the scales this morning!! Bless her! X

Maybe try her again in the morning ? If she said 3rd she should be expecting your call ??! If not try just having a carb free and no alcohol day to help with the de-tox?

Yeah she has by the sound of it! Mine is £35 for 21 packs of whatever I want, no seperate prices for shakes, bars or tetras, that way I know exactly how much each week regardless of what I have. It's odd how they can vary so much.

I love the veg soup! give it another go! I also have the chicken and mushroom, and the leek and potato :-) xxx

im in! to get to goal and 5lb under by end of Jan, and up the exercise!

wellllll..... is it classed as food then??!! lol! sorry, am being gross! have a 3 year old niece that wears snot sleeves regularly! eewwww!! lol!

lol!!!!!! I tried the porridge once, hated it! must have been the snot taste!

Welcome Phoenix! every councilor is different but mine charges £35 per week, as you say I was spending waaaay more than that on crap, so its a bargain! Good luck with everything! xx

aww shame.. is there another councilllor anywhere near you just for a one off? you will loose on points surely?

sounds like perfect reasons to loose weight, wishing you all the luck in the world with the journey! good or bad all are here for you! xx

well done Lily! knew you could do it! xxx

awww thats a shame... is there no way the CDC could leave your stuff with a neighbour and you could leave a cheque?

you might need a smaller dress by April! lol! Try all the flavours of soups and shakes, then stick to your faves! you do get used to the water... honest!

well done for sticking with it! I found my first week really tough, but the WI gave me a massive boost, lost 6lb, and was sooo happy! thats what kept me going, and it will for you too! hang on in there, its so very worth it!

Shanny i get that ALL the time! its really annoying, and usually not from 'proper' friends, just people i know, if you know what i mean, or my mums friends etc... and its funny how most of them have weight to loose themselves! Got in from work about an hour ago, frozen solid... went to the...

Keep going, it's totally worth it! It's an amazing feeling to see the stones go down so quickly!

Hi all, I'm at work today and bloody freezing! I work outside, and despite thermals I'm frozen solid! In the middle of some woods today, no toilet near so the water drinking is not going well! I don't make new years resolutions any more, they're kinda doomed! Hope everyone is getting thru the...

I split the choc tetra into halves (and have 2!) and add a sweetner! yummmm

so, can you do jelly and mousse atc by adding this stuff? and milk too?? do you add it to shakes or tetras? confused!!

ooooo! never tried freezing a tetra! might give it a go!

I have some v wierd dreams, none about being pregnant tho! *phew*

lol! yeah they are v discreet, no-one bats an eyelid at them, and no-one has ever noticed that i dont 'eat' lunch! theyre all too busy pigging out to take any notice of what im doing!

I tried each flavour in the beginning, then just ordered the ones i liked. I only have veg, chicken and mushroom and leek and potato.

lol! yeah they are vile! and totally not worthy of 3 more cals! I have a choc tetra every day around lunch time, i find them so handy as im never sure where i might be at lunch time! if im going out i wrap one in a plastic bag with a tiny ice pack, stays nice and cold then!

Try the soups, theyre great! initially i had them in a bowl, and had it at the same time as the family so i didnt feel i was missing out.. now i water it down alot more and have a huge mug! theyre great in this cold weather!

ITs the first day of the new you! it can only get better! remember to take a photo of yourself today, you will change so fast from now on it will give you something to look back on and see how far you have come!

well done shanny! im just having my soup now, hugely watered down in a massive mug so it lasts longer! how have you felt today? hope its not been too bad... just think by early on next week you will feel fantastic!

ive just been v careful what i have bought, and only literally 1-2 things in each size on the way down.. some stuff i still wear now as it doesnt matter that its too big, like shirts, jumpers etc.. but like you by the summer i will need a whole new wardrobe, as i dont have ANY summer clothes at...

I find buying stuff on ebay is good, I have bought a few things in each size i have gone through, it doesnt cost much that way, and at least you have something to wear!

I had 3 and black coffee to start with, then after about 6 weeks or so I had the odd meal in the evening, just a couple of times a week, just a little bit of meat and veg, I was v nervous about it, but actually found it helped with digestion etc. Some weeks I have a small meal most nights...

lol! its all about trial and error in the first few days! I tried everything and really hated some of it! but found some strong faves and only order those now! Theres sooo much choice on CD, something for everyone's taste, and enough so you dont get bored! I love my skinny jeans! have never...

Well done for making the best choice diet wise there is! CD really is fantastic and the results are mega quick helping you to stay on track! best of luck with it, we are all here for you! xx

my CDC charges £35 regardless of what i have, which suits me as i can budget for it. I find that its still way cheaper than what i was spending going to ww, spending on their food bars etc at the meeting, and buying fruit/veg etc...

BLimey! well, forget the seamstress idea, its daft to buy the size you are now! and the cost is alot, also I find clothes never look as they should taken in! I would either wait and pay extra for fast shipment, or order a size smaller at least.. depending on what it is you order and what kind...

Happy new year all, May all your dreams become a reality in the year ahead xx

hello all, glad youre all doing ok today, its a tough one! I went to the parents last night, didnt have ANT alcohol as I was driving, and only had a couple of mini sausages and my bar while everyone else pigged out! feeling quite righteous! When I eventually got up, I spent the morning in...

I only ever buy the choc tetras, the others are awful! I tend to have a tetra at lunch time, a soup at tea time and a cut up bar at around 9pm when the rest of the family are picking on food!!

I usually take a cut up bar to the cinema if I go, but cinema food doesnt appeal to me either!! Keep thinking of those skinny jeans Lily, they will be a reality! good luck for today!

Fabulous! What a great story and must have been the bestfeeling in the world! Bottle it and hold that thought! Well done on your sucess! Are you maintaining now? Xx

I've never tried it! Is it jelly you can make or other stuff too?

I hated the chilli soup, and the tomato! Love the veg tho that's my fave!

awww I love mexican! have also been ok so far today, just had my soup, massively watered down and in a huge mug! I find that fills me up more! Going to the parents later... dad just called and said there will be 'nibbles'.... bugger!

I think its important that all newbies read stuff like this! nothing to feel guilty about! Everyone needs to deal with issues of why they wound up overweight in the first place, otherwise the vicious circle will continue. Its only by understanding the reasons behind it that it will not happen...

ive known people like that too, and im determined NOT to be like that! although people have been saying for ages now 'surely you dont want to loose any more!' which is annoying!

it might be worth writing stuff on a piece of paper and put it somewhere you will see it every day. Write down reasons you want to do this, make them powerful, and visual if you can! maybe dig out some old photos? it helped me alot.. i dug out some pix of me at goal before, and it really helped...