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    DQ in 2007!

    Thanks for the info, I'll look the place up in a mo. EXCELLENT loss - well done. Long may it continue for you
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    100 days today!!!

    That's some achievement - well done! I can't stick to 100 hours at the mo, lol!
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    DQ in 2007!

    Hey you! :wavey: How was the holiday? Where abouts in Spain did you go & would you recommend it? Glad to hear you're feeling ok & that Sophia's on the mend. Sounds very painful, poor girl. How's Nina's potty training going? Daniel had his 1st encounter with his potty last Wednesday -...
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    Week 1 weigh in

    Great. well done!
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    More bad new's.. what next?

    I don't 'know' you, but wanted to send you & all concerned my well wishes & prayers. Totally forget CD - there are more important things for you to deal with at the mo. CD will still be there when things are more settled for you. Take good care of yourself
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    If you had to choose....

    I only ever have Choc Mint. If Ihad the funds though, it'd be Choc Tetra all the time.
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    Last Nights Weigh In

    Excellent loss, well done you! Onwards & downwards for you now :D
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    Advice please ...

    Similar thing happened to me when I first started CD. I was told that ketosis can be harmful to your baby, so stopped CD immediately. There are lots of web sites that will give you info on what to eat for a healthy diet for both you & your baby. The development of your baby is not (in my...
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    SS & 790 questions

    Morning all, I know that on 790 you're supposed to have milk, but do I have to? If not, can I substitute it for something else - if so, what? I only drink water so wouldn't use the milk. Also, does anyone know what kind of losses 790 has/can offer? I'm finding SS naff at the mo, so...
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    Pics of Cheerydino!

    Oh My Gosh!! What a complete transformation! You must feel on top of the world. Did you exercise too, or lose the weight with LL alone? You seem to have had very fast results. Congratulations!
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    Mood Swings

    Morning everone, Just thought I'd see if anyone else feels/has felt like I do at the moment. I think I'm going insane! Today is day 5 SS for me. I SOoo badly wanted to eat yesterday - never felt such a strong urge. I didn't cheat at all though, so that has to be an improvememnt on old...
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    Bad day

    Well done for not binging - I probably would have! Right now, I'm sooo wanting to eat, it's driving me mad :mad: Good luck with holding onto your resolve
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    Week 5 Weigh In......

    Wonderful losses, well done!
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    WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    Fantastic, well done you!
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    Back from hols and had WI

    You deserve to feel chuffed - to bits! I can't see me ever being able to SS whilst on holiday - especially abroad! Well done you!
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    Making choices

    Wise words as usual Mrs :) Exactly like me too - ANY mood/emotion has been an excuse to eat: happy, sad, celebration, depression etc. Thanks for posting this
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    How do I know when I am in Ketosis?

    I've never used testing sticks, not when on CD last time (before having my baby), or this. Knowing me, I'd get obsessed with testing all the time & drive myself nuts! I get the odd taste in my mouth, a whitening to my tongue and (unfortunately) bad breath :o I sometimes get really cold...
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    Week 3

    Excellent, well done.
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    Maintained for 2 years!

    HUGE congrats honey. Soo proud of you. :D You give 'stop-starters' like me such inspiration. I can remember when you posted on the other site that you'd got to goal - can't believe it's 2 years ago already! Hope you're suitable proud of yourself honey ;)
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    2nd Weigh in

    Excellent loss - well done you!
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    3rd Weigh In

    Great to see you so pleased. Well done!
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    First Week Over

    That's a great loss - especially since it's your TOTM too! Well done!
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    NEW GIRL

    Well that's certainly an entrance! Great ice breaker lol. Welcome & good luck
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    Any ideas?

    Hiya folks, Since I have been overweight for as long as I can remember, I have NO idea of what weight/size I want to be. I am 5ft 4.5inches tall with a small/medium frame. I've set my aim to get to somewhere between 10 & 12 stones. Does anyone have any idea what approximate clothes size...
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    I have NEVER been so humiliated in my entire life :(

    That's so pants. Know exactly how you feel 'cause we went to Florida for our honeymoon & I wouldn't attempt to get on half of the rides. (plan -which I obv' failed - was to slim down before the wedding :() However, that's one of my goals now - to slim down & be able to enjoy Florida in all...
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    Week 2 weigh in!!

    WOW!!!!!!!! What an amazing 2nd week loss! you're one very lucky lady!
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    What a Shock!

    If I were you, I'd dump your broken scales & not bother getting any new ones! That way, you can more easily weigh only at your official weigh-ins. I've 'cheated' many a time after scale hopping & not liking what I saw!
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    Weighed in - Week 1

    That's a wonderful loss, well done you! You have less than 3 stones to lose now - how good is that :)
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    Starting again tomorrow

    Lots of luck Anna, We're in similar boats it seems. I too have somewhere around 8ish stones to lose and I have a 14 month old son! I'm 'being good' this week, with a view to SSing totally some time after Thursday due to an outing Thursday. Look forward to getting to know you better.
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    What's keeping you going strong?

    My biggest inspiration is the longing to be slim & healthy for my 14 month old son. I want him to be proud (or at least not ashamed!) of me when he's older. Plus, my ideal is to be at, or close to goal by Christmas so that I can finally go out to Christmas meals/outings rather than finding...
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    Started again today

    Hiya Lisa, and welcome. It's day 1 for me again today after tripping off the waggon last week :confused: :mad: I'm aiming to lose around 84lbs too initially, and will re-assess then according to how I feel, what size I am etc. It'll be good to see how you're doing & perhaps we can keep...
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    My maths was way out yesterday............

    Brilliant! Well done :)
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    Week 1 weigh in

    WHY?!?!? 11lbs is a wonderful start! Give yourself a break. Well done
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    2 people

    Excellent! Great motivation too eh. Imagine what they'll be saying when you've lost 10% etc!!! Keep it up ;)
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    Bolt from the blue-what do you think?

    Thanks so much for all that info Karen, you're a star! Will be looking forward to hearing how your weekend goes. Hope it's fab for you & all you hope it'll be. Good luck & thanks again xx
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    WEEK 6 WEIGH IN

    Great going, well done!
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    Wedding 5th July 08 - Lose 5 stone!

    Hiya, don't think I've 'spoken' to you before, but saw the title of your thread..... It seems that exactly a year from today, you'll be getting married! What great motivation for you eh! I loved planning my wedding - have fun!
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    wekk 3 weigh in....

    Well done you! :clap:
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    Eek, what should I eat?

    Try to avoid it at all costs if you can. Imagine how fab & smug you'll feel at the end of the day if you've stayed 'pure'! There will be other buffets, you can eat all of those foods once you're feeling happier & healthier. Plus, if you're anything like me, you'll be looking to see if...
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    Allan - you're addicted to this, lol! Hunt
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    Bolt from the blue-what do you think?

    Great news, well done! I'm thinking I'll become a CDC too one day! I've also thought about the life coaching idea. Would you mind sharing details of the course you're doing please? I'm hoping to start a counselling course in Sept, then perhaps something like life coaching after that...
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    Help!!!!!!!!! Water!!!!!!!!!!!

    I used to struggle with tap water, so boiled it first, then had it hot, warm etc. I also but bottled water, but do drink mostly tap water now. I always fill a 2 litre bottle so I know how much I've had. Makes it feel like you're having less some how - must be to do with the 'I only have...
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    Where are we all?

    I'm in Dudley, in the West Midlands. Lived in Wales as a child too: Porthcawl, Ammanford, Wrexham to name a few!
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    Daft question, I know!!

    Hiya Andy, You might find you don't need to keep taking the Nytol as you progress on CD. I used to take them, but now sleep far better than I ever have since I started SS the 1st time (about 2 years ago). I've never taken a sleeping tablet since! Fingers crossed the same happens for you soon!
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    There's 5 stone less of me!

    Excellent, well done!
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    5 week pictures

    You must feel so much better for losing so much of your stomach! Well done!
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    OMFGG..........and the news is..

    Huge congrats! Hope all's ok with the baby. Might put your mind at rest a bit..... I have a similar story. I was SSing right before & possibly for the 1st few weeks of being pg. Of course I didn't realise I was pg either, but losing the weight made our dream come true :D Our beautiful...
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    1st weigh in

    Excellent! Well done you :clap:
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    Rebounders like trampolines

    I've been thinking of getting one of these, but they all seem costly. Found a good site with info about them: http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/exercise/reviews/rebounding.htm It says: What Is Rebounding? Put simply – bouncing on a mini trampoline. Unlike regular trampolining, the aim...
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    5TH WEIGH IN

    Fab losses, well done!
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    ok so I have been weighed

    Well done, 5lbs is good, especially at your weight. My 1st goal is to be around your current weight (12-13st ish)!!
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    Deliveries ARRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH sorry nothing to do with the diet

    At least your delivery arrived! I waited in for mine to come today (not CD!) & guess what?? Still no delivery - Aaargh :mad: Makes me SO mad when people don't deliver as arranged! Sorry, that was my venting done :sigh:
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    A stone in 3 weeks!!!!!!!

    Great, well done!
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    Updated photos...Now on management and happy with my weight/size!

    You look amazing, really well done to you :clap: Can I be nosey & ask how tall you are & how heavy in your last photo? If it's too much info publicly, could you PM me? I'm trying to get some idea of what weight I'm aiming to be & have NO idea, lol. :confused: If you'd rather tell me to bog...
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    2nd weigh in

    Fab loss, well done!
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    It's my 25th Wedding Anniversary today!

    Wonderful achievement honey. HUGE Congratulations to you both. Enjoy your night out & savour every bite of food knowing you can eat it all guilt free & looking Fab! Lots of....
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    2nd weigh in

    Yay, well done you! :) Good luck tonight too
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    1st Weigh in

    Excellent loss, well done! Onwards & downwards all the way now ;)
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    IMPORTANT! Please read if on a vlcd

    The conflicting water advice can be sooo confusing! I guess when we embark on a VLCD, we're doing so because we're keen to lose our excess weight & many of us want/need to shift it as quickly as possible. Then we read info like 'the more you drink, the more you shrink'. Hence folks down the...
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    some pics of me

    Wow, what a difference! You look more confident now too.
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    A new me from today!

    Blimey! What a difference a haircut makes! You actually look slimmer to me in the 3rd pic than the 2nd - just because of losing the hair! Well done you :)
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    Mystery!

    Sorry to butt in, but can I just ask, how much water have you been drinking?
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    FIT!!!!!! (which we all will be soon) :D
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    The GL Diet?

    Yeah, I'm fine thanks. Was just after a bit of advice. Here's the link to the thread: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/16776-i-need-advice-re-cd-heart-conditions-please.html I think I'm gonna SS for a while anyway to shift some weigh ASAP. That's gotta be good for my heart...
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    The GL Diet?

    Thanks so much honey, you're a super star :thankyou: Not sure if I'll be able to SS any more. Did you see my post about it last week? I'm thinking of trying SS again tomorrow until I get a definite answer either way. Hope you're ok matey xx :hug99:
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    The GL Diet?

    Thanks for that Roach. ;) I'll have a look at the links in a mo. It looks like I might have to get the book though since I can't find enough info about how to do the diet anywhere :confused:
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    The GL Diet?

    Evening everyone, Just wondering if any of you know anything about the GL (Not the GI!) diet? It's apparently very effective & great for borderline/diabetics. Any info would be Gratefully received!
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    Exercise

    cmcewn - Blimey, well done on your weight loss! :clap: Did you exercise from the begining or a way into the plan? If the former, did you notice the losses increased after taking up the exercise?
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    Britain's Got Talent

    I TOTALLY agree with the monkey being fab & the opera singer. They were amazing IMHO. The monkey thing actually made me LOL :D And this batton twirler who is on at the mo is amazingly tallented too. In this world where we only ever seem to hear negitivity, it's so refreshing to champion...
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    I need advice Re: CD & Heart Conditions please

    Thanks for replying both of you. I know you're right Mike & thanks for the tips. I should have said, I do know that I'll have to check with the Dr again. I was just wondering if anyone here would have any info. I'm wondering if I can do a version of CD without the ketosis. I can't see...
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    I need advice Re: CD & Heart Conditions please

    Hey all, I'm after any factual advice you may be able to offer me please. I just completed day 10 of SS, all seems ok, lost 16lbs - yay :D However, my MIL just phoned concerned about me. Now, she's been totally FOR me doing SS, very supportive etc, so I know she's not trying to scupper me...
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Thanks so much - I'm chuffed :D
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    Exercise

    You're the 1st person I've hear who didn't like the 'beeper' Ann! Most women like it because it means there's no waiting around for a piece of equipment to become free. It also means you know you'll only be there for the 30 minutes, no more. Ideal for me with a 13 month old to fit around...
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Stacey, was this for me? :confused: My loss Weds to Weds was 14lbs Weds to today was 16lbs It's only so high 'cause it's my 1st week of SS. Be nice if we could lose this much in a regular week eh :rolleyes:
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    Gym Recommendation......

    Lol, trust you Mrs! Pump the iron?!?! Me??? No. Never :eek: This is so much different, it's really refreshing. I'm loving it, can you tell :D Thanks for your concern though, very sweet of you. I missed the gym out all last week - 1st week of SS, just in case. Been twice this week so...
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    Exercise

    Looks like you might be in the majority too, going by the lack of replies :D You've had some great losses haven't you! Well done!
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    Gym Recommendation......

    Evening everyone, I hope it's ok to do this! I recently joined a gym & feel quite evanelical about it, so thought I'd share! I'm not on commission, I promise! It's called Gymophobics & they have branches all over the UK. Thought it might be the kind of thing someone's looking for. Hope...
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    The Gym

    Just thought I'd add, I joined a new gym about a month ago. I'm about 7 - 9 stones overweight, so Did not! relish the thought of a gym! However, this new place that opened is different. It's called Gymophibics. It's women only, takes 30 minutes to complete a circuit & is lots of fun! Not...
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Oh, forgot to ask about weigh days! I weigh Wednesdays. So, do I give the loss I had from last Weds 30th May to Weds just gone (6th June), or from the Weds 30th to this Friday - tomorrow? Confused yet?! I am, lol
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Just got back from the gym & I'm feeling hungry! My chatterbox is really telling me to eat :mad: Plus, whilst DH is putting our baby to bed (it's their 'boys time'!), I'm cooking his spag bol tea with garlic bread :cry: It all smells sooo yummy. I love my home made spag bol too, lol. DH...
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    Week One Weigh In!

    Hey, I'm doing Cambridge, Soul Source. Day 9 today :eek: Your 1st weigh in will be here before you know it & I'm sure you'll be posting with your own wonderful loss! I'll look out for your jubilant post, ready to offer you a big :clap: :D
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    Jen's diary- I'm back!!

    Hey you! Guess who :D Great to see you honey. Fret ye not about the weight. You KNOW you can shift it with CD. As you can see, I'm back on the plan too. Day 9 for me today & so far so good :confused: There's lots of us here from the pink site aren't there! Speak soon,
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    Wow I have now lost 9 stone in 19 weeks and some good news!!

    Blimey! What a loser you are!!! :eek: Really well done to you :clap:
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    Wk 4 weigh in

    Well done you! You've had some impressive losses haven't you! Just wondering, are you exercising at all?
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    Gym

    I'm going to the Gym 3 or 4 times a week and I'm on my 9th day of SS. I'm also walking for roughly an hour every other day - pushing my son ih his pushchair. So far, I've felt fine exercising & SSing. Good luck if you decide to go.
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    Week One Weigh In!

    Thanks again everyone. Good luck with your own losses - let us know how you go :)
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    Exercise

    Do I take it no-one exercises then, lol!
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    another 3lb gone!

    Well done! You're having some great losses aren't you!
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    Hello. Newbie - Well, kind of!

    TRIO!!!!! :D:D:D:D I thought it was you! I've read a few snippets of pearl like wisdom - the kind only a Trio like you could dispense. Knew it had to be you :cool: Soooo happy to see you've maintained for so long! So proud of you Mrs. You're an example to us all - as always! As for...
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    Hello. Newbie - Well, kind of!

    Blimey Nikki, sounds like life's been mad for you! Good news about the lump though. I'm probably looking at needing to lose around 7 to 9 stones so we can hold each others hand as we shed the stones - Once & for all!!! You & I both know we can do this. We've done it before & will do it now...
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    NO LONGER OBESE!!

    Excellent! Must be such a great feeling. One day I'll be just 'overweight' too - but not for long for any of us eh :D We'll all soon be 'normal' - whatever that is :rotflmao:
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    Hello. Newbie - Well, kind of!

    Hey Nikki! Yes I am, it's me! :wavey: Sadly still here with weight to lose, but doing ok so far - day 8 for me today :eek: How are you doing? It's been a long time since I was on the Pink site, so surprised anyone remembers me!
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    week 7 weigh in and another 2 off

    Well done to you! Do you have much to lose?
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    Week One Weigh In!

    Thanks so much everyone. Hope you're all having a great day & losing well. Perhaps I should have said a stone Leehal! Either way, One stone down, 6 left :eek: to my 1st target.
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    well done!!

    Lol, that's the sort of thing I'd do! :rotflmao: Thanks so much for posting xx
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    Water?

    Thanks for that Mike, I'm regularly taking around 6-7 litres a day so that's gotta help! :)
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    Exercise

    Hiya, Me again! Just wondering how many of you take regular exercise whilst SSing? I've joined Gymophobics & go between 3 & 5 times each week. The sessions are only 30 minutes long and seem pretty effective. I also try to take my son for a walk in his pushchair 3 or 4 times a week. We...
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    Water?

    Just wondering how much water you're all drinking whilst SSing? It'd also be good to hear off those of you who have lost lots of weight as to how much H2o you used to drink? I usually drink between 10 & 12 pints a day & obviously want to maximise the speed of weight loss. This should be...
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    Hello. Newbie - Well, kind of!

    Thank you both for the welcome - and the pointers too Mini :)
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    Week One Weigh In!

    Morning everyone, Just thought I'd report my 1st weeks loss thanks to SS. Perhaps the extra accountability of posting my weight loss here weekly will keep me motivated when I'm struggling. I lost 14lbs :D I'm feeling rather chuffed at the moment - onwards & downwards ;) Hope...
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Hey Kate, Looks like we're in similar parts of the world - I'm in Dudley! Hope you've managed to resist the temptation still. At least you only had lettuce eh - could have been lots worse! As for me....... Today, I'm still feeling positive. I've drunk 12 pints of water. I pushed my...
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    Hello. Newbie - Well, kind of!

    This is wrong, I 1st did CD the year before last, then fell pg! How do I edit my posts?!
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    Hello. Newbie - Well, kind of!

    Evening all, I only just found the WeMitts - this site's confusing to navigate! :confused: Anyway, I did CD last year & lost a few stones, then fell pregnant! :D My wonderful, adorable 'baby' son is now 13 months old, so it's time for me to shift these stones, once & for all! I started...
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    I'm doing good & feeling surprisingly Ok! Drank 10 pints yesterday. Stared temptation in the face all day today & didn't cave in :eek: We were at in-laws for the day & MIL did a buffet lunch for DH's birthday, cake & trifle included. I managed to feed our 13 month old his lunch & some of the...
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    omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Blimey, well done! Resisting temptation's sooo hard isn't it!
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Fab :) Onwards & *Downwards* vibes for us all eh ;)
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    day 18 of june challenge :)

    Am I too late to join? :( I'm on day 3 today & really want this weight gone now. If I'm not too late, my goal is 2st off through June. I'm away for a week in June though, but intending to SS still. If I'm too late, I'll just go it alone, no probs. I go to the gym (Gymophobics) 3 or 4 times...
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