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congrats!

to reiterate what mrsessex has said- it can be done. i'm almost there. just look at the bigger picture - you have a long term goal and just believe that you will get there. it is possible. the moment you start thinking that it's sooooo much to lose you start to get discouraged. take it a...

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Yes. Maybe you're right with the dodgy tummy and... I am nearing TOTM. I get bloated about a couple of weeks before and I am like 10 days away. Could be a combination of both? Thank you :). I hope it goes away soon too! :hug99:

Hiya, i live fairly near there. Elephant :) Best of luck on your journey!

Well done! I'm very pleased for you. You are on your way! :)

Suzie you have been helpful! Thanks hon. You've given me lots to think about. I don't think I'm lactose intolerant however I do chew gum- have been for weeks and weeks now. Lots of chewing so don't think that's it- although it might be. Hmmmm. Maybe it's affecting me now? Several people...

I can't wait to get to my target weight because at this point I don't know what size I am from one week to the next. It's quite confusing and a bit pointless to go shopping now or even buy sizes that you think you will fit into...but you gotta wear clothes. Lol. So I am making do with what I...

Hi all, I just read a thread about bloating and thought I would ask a question. I am really confused. Started SS+ on Tuesday (milk option) and have been drinking the correct amount of water. Why has my stomach suddenly ballooned up? There is a definite protusion there when there previously...

the oriental and chicken&mushroom are nice. mushroom and leek and potato are not bad.

i drink tap and bottled.

i love the vanilla, hot or cold with or without cinnamon. will certainly try the coffee. sounds nice. try the soup. some people like it and some don't. i am not a fan of tomato soup normally so have stayed away. PS- hang in there. you're doing well!

:confused:jelly? what jelly? this is certainly news to me. sounds good though. may try it one day. :)

I agree with Hoping2LoseBig. X factor is afterall a singing competition. Why put someone through who can't sing? It makes a mockery of the show. Now Simon seems to be losing the plot- why is he making exceptions for them? I mean it's not right to judge them differently. There have been singers...

ok, i feel alot better after reading all of your replies. thanks guys! although, since yesterday my belly hasn't been the same. terrible wind and feeling like i need to go even though it hasn't happened yet! sorry if that was too much info. lol. what's interesting also is what everyone is...

chlo, i caved in sadly . just had some meat from the fridge :( i feel like an animal- i'm a carnivore

some meat! Normally, when I smell food I get a bit of a craving but it's just properly dawned on me that the one thing I crave is a piece of chicken or meat of some kind. No skin - just the meat (cooked of course). I don't crave anything else really- no carbs just meat. On my way home a...

Aw. Sorry to hear that. On the bright side you'll soon be celebrating your fantastic weight loss on this diet. Best of luck in your journey!

awwwww. well at least we agree on that one. :) i'm off to bed. enjoy what's left of the evening!

the warmer the better for me. :) come to think of it, that goes the same for food as well. i can't stand piping hot or cold...unless it's hot weather. oh well. :)

only just started loving dannii this series. i get her now. did you see her interview with piers morgan? love dannii. never really liked or disliked cheryl. erm, she's very pretty though. lol. simon is simon. louis, don't get me started again. if wanting to gouge your eardrums out is...

booooooo! lol. only joking:D

Does anyone else find it alot harder to get the 4 litres down now that it's colder? I cannot do cold water in cold weather and even room temperature water is not working for me. It's still too cold. So I have started drinking green tea. I fill a 2 litre jug of hot water with a few green...

well done! i am not a big cook but surely it's hard to not taste what you are cooking. how do you know if it tastes ok? i guess you can ask someone else to have a taste...anyway, well done once again! :-)

cold is an understatement. it's like a constant chill is running through my body when i am outside but yes, i'd rather freeze than have the weight back on. :)

here here guys. lol. i like danyl's haircut! looking hot if a little too pretty. lol.

oh and does anyone else feel that louis should just be banned from commenting seriously on the other acts? i mean he judges them on their singing but singing doesn't matter in jedwards case does it? it just seems wrong.

argggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggh! i know they are only children but COME ON! i know lots of lovely children, i don't want them performing on my telly every saturday night though! if louis says they are 'having fun' one more time i'll reach into the tv and ... buy them a bleeding...

caroline, what you feel is how alot of us feel. the weight dropping off won't fix self esteem issues. as you said your self esteem is independent of your weight. you need to measure your worth in the ways that count. being fat or slim doesn't make you a worthier individual. you are worthy and...

In a twisted way I now want the twins to stay. I want them to keep knocking all of the talent out in hope that Louis will finally realise how bad his judgement was in putting them through in the first place and how much of a mockery he has helped to make this year's show. I want them to be kept...

Thanks mrsessex. Congrats on your fantastic weight loss by the way!

hi everyone, i haven't been in here for ages. hope you are all doing well! have no idea what's happening but i'll post my loss anyway - 4 lbs!

i have decided to still have my products on that day but also have some meat (lean) and seafood with or without veg (not potatoes- prob grilled courgette). then back on the day after. what do you all think of this? what effect do you think this will have on my diet?

Welcome Livvy. You will reach your target in no time. All the very best!

whoops again. i chew whenever i like ( although cdc said only for a minute after i had been chewing gum for awhile) and i chew all varieties of sugar free gum- mint or fruit. been doing this for weeks. now i am freaking out cos someone just said that all but fruit gums are acceptable. i...

thanks all. my cdc has recommended that i try it when i move up to adding a meal. looking forward to it. xxxxxxxxxxx

i would vote for mike but my cdc is also nominated sooooooo...sorry mike. congrats on your amazing weight loss, maintenance and nomination however!

funnily enough i bought a size 7 pair of shoes and they are slipping from my feet. in fact slipping is an understatement. it's a cute pair of ballet pumps and i am a bit surprised as i am definitely a size 7. it must be that particular shoe?

just got the mix a mousse and tried it. very nice. only i have also been drinking water flavourings too. i drink 4 litres of water a day and normally put 1 heaped teaspoon in 2 litres and have the other 2 plain. a second ago, i read in an older thread that we are not allowed to have the...

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What exactly does the veggie drink thing taste like? Is it like a very watery soup? Thanks all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

tried a few hot. tried the banana hot last night- lovely. had vanilla hot just now. it was like warm milk. not unpleasant. chocolate is also nice.

all the bloody zits on my face? Anyone else having this issue? What works because my skin is in a terrible state at the moment. :(

well done!!!!!

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Hello everyone, It always fascinates me how people people of similar/same weights can wear vastly different dress sizes. It's amazing. I've been looking at everyone's before and afters and it's amazing the changes. Some people have gone down to a size 10, which is great. I know however...

Shanny what great news. I wish you all the best with your maintenance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lost only 3lbs this week btw. :-)

Hi girlies! Well done Clare! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, I agree with you about Caroline's dress. Get to altering. :-) Pleased that we won! Sorry I didn't contribute much last week though. Let's see how I go on Saturday. Hope you've all had a lovely week!

thanks guys! i had the chocolate one hot today. lovely!

well done!

which shakes are really nice hot? tried strawberry and cappuccino - they were just OK i feel. Cheers x

Good on you Plumjuice!!!!! That's the spirit. Yes, this forum is brilliant. You will surely find that everyone is kind and supportive on here and they give excellent advice- so great plan! Just log on and there will be someone to spur you back onto the right track. I don't blame you for...

Plumjuice you CAN do it. We all know it's often not easy but you have to weigh up the costs ( no pun intended). Which do you want more? A healthy body or food? Remember that food is always going to be there. It's not running away from you. You can enjoy good wholesome food in moderation your...

thanks clareymary :-) i will tell you mine - only 2 lbs. :-( i have stuck to the diet completely since day one and i was a bit disappointed today. water retention it's gotta be. kelly- i hope your weigh in goes well. i imagine it will go very well indeed! :-) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

thanks guys. as it happens i got another chicken and mushroom, a leek and potato and oriental chilli today. these seem to be the flavours that you all prefer. i'm gonna try the chicken and mushroom for dinner and see how i go with the others. i think as it's getting colder as well, it will be...

Hiya everyone, So far I've tried the Mushroom soup, and although it was a bit too watery for my liking, it wasn't too bad. I also felt it wasn't as satisfying as a shake or porridge. I have a packet of chicken and mushroom soup but haven't tried it. I keep thinking that I might as well have...

well i have been chewing gum alot since i've been told that i'm allowed by my CDC. That was at the beginning of week 2 i think. there might be some truth in the increasing hunger thing but it's something i'm prepared to deal with. i mean, i simply know that i CAN'T eat anything else so hunger...

hi everyone. sorry, i haven't checked in lately. hope you are all doing well. this weekend i will be mostly...sleeping. i have had a pretty busy week and not enough sleep. i hope you all have more exciting things planned. clareymary -any more thoughts on the name? i like the one suggested...

yeah, i know the feeling. just had to sort out a chinese takeaway ( from the buffet) for someone. now watching them eat all the delicious food i packed in the takeaway container for them. i am now dreaming of the day i can enjoy a takeaway and thinking of how i'm going to ensure that i keep it...

Ah Mala, the best piece of advice I can give you is to stay off the scales. I spent my second week on the scales everyday. Literally 2 days before my weigh in, I had lost nothing. I ended up feeling really horrible, thinking i had lost nothing. I was encouraged by everyone to stay off the...

I do hope that you find a solution Cheryl. Sorry I can't be of any help here. Best of luck. x

Well done Zoe. You have done really well and you are an inspiration indeed. I reiterate what you have all said. If only we had discovered CD sooner but better late than never I suppose. I am on my way into the 4th week on this diet and I will surely look at your journey as inspiration for the...

Well done Mala! You are very right. Which do you want more- food or to lose weight? When it's put that way it's a no brainer. Have a lovely evening. x

Ditto. Goal number 2- find love.

Watching X-factor as I type! Pure hilarity. Oh and posting on minimins helps immensely. :)

Sorry to say it but it sounds as if she is making it up as she goes along. If those things were allowable everyone would be aware of it. I wonder why she is doing that. Hmmmm. Yep. I think you ought to check out someone else. Best of luck:)

well i have now finished my porridge and have 200ml (roughly of water left to drink). I am full now. I hope it's good enough. Thank you all for your suggestions!

Yes. To not be the fat friend anymore. Definitely!

hi debz. thanks :-) not sure if i am in ketosis. not sure if it's in the head either. gonna have some porridge now and see how i go- i just seem to want more :-(

I can see that several people are feeling a bit hungry today. I am joining that club. I have 1 more meal ( I'm on 4 a day) and 1 litre of water to go ( I drink 4 a day). Just wondering if anyone has ever had 5 a day...cos I feel like I could eat 1 more. What should I do? I know I can't eat...

I agree with coconut. Please sit down and re-evaluate what is happening here. The fact that you see a size 20 is very worrying. You are far from it. You've done really well. Please think about why you are beating yourself up. Please talk to your CDC or a loved one about this. I hope and pray...

Hiya, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. How very exciting! You are so right- you only do it once. Have the best day ever! Sorry you're not having a fab day today. I feel pretty crappy at the moment myself ( not diet related) but that's apart of life. Ups and downs. Your up is coming...

:DA big well done. Amazing!!!!!!!! Keep it up!

can i join please?

That's a good idea. I'd join your team.

This is my first time in this section. I am wondering how the team system works. Also, how can I join? Thanks:)

This is worrying me I gotta admit. Shedding is one thing, but bald patches and hair coming out from the root. Eek! Is there anyone who hasn't been affected by this? This is coming up to my 3rd week but on Saturday my CDC told me to start taking multivitamin tablets- one a day. Not because of...

All of the above plus plain old greed.

Well done on your weigh in Shelley. Also, super loss overall. Brilliant job!:)

So sorry for what's happened. I am glad that your son is okxxx

I don't know sorry. I'm wondering what the drink is like though. Is it nice?

Please hang in there. As I have been told- this diet cannot fail. You are making your body healthy and getting through one week without stuffing yourself with junk is in itself an achievement. Focus on the fact that you are creating a healthier body. The scales won't always reflect this ( this...

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we shall see about that queenie. i'm hijacking that crown.:p :D:D

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:nono:What's the crown in aid of? At least it looks pretty I suppose. :D This is the dance I am going to do WHEN I win!:banana dancer: :giggle: Oh dear. That dance looks a bit obscene doesn't it? Lol. I love it though!

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You have done very well so far. Whatever happens don't give up!

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I win! no? xXx

I hope you feel better soon. Look after yourself!

Well done Beccy! Keep up the good work! I would say however, that if you can, avoid looking at the scales. Lol. Please. I had to learn that in the past couple of days. I worked myself up thinking that I wasn't losing anything, basically obsessing because the scales didn't show progress when I...

Aw, thanks charley!:):):) You've done really well yourself! Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss. It's inspiring!!!! :)

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Wow. That's amazing. Well done!!!!!!!!!

Don't look back. Focus on your goal and take one day at a time. You can do it!:)

thanks mummyofthreegirls!

:0clapper:You look great!!!!! Keep going.:)

thank you shanny :-)

Thank you so much. ....and in the end I actually lost 6 pounds. My CDC also emphasises looking at the bigger picture. I know you're right:)

:party0019:Ok, so I went for my WI this morning. A couple of things to report. Last Sat was actually an 11 pounds loss ( long story). Basically I didn't believe my CDC and tried to recalculate what was on the electronic scale. Don't ask. It's to do with percentages etc. I just couldn't...

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This is my second weigh in. I lost 9 pounds the first one ( that was 4 days in). I get weighed on the 4th day of my week so to speak. I can't get to my CDC any other day. So wk 1= -9 wk 1 4/7 = - 0 ( i think) I know the week isn't fully up and it was my TOTM but I keep thinking I should...

Lol. Ok, I will. It's just that I keep reading where people have lost 30lbs a month...:jelous: I know you are right though. I will do as you have suggested. Thanks alot. You're great!

Thank you so much Porgeous. I do believe you it's just being really slow I think. What if I lose a pound a week? It will take me ages! Arghhhh! I think I need to calm down- getting hysterical. Also I keep thinking that my CDC will think I've cheated or something. I feel like I'd be letting...

I posted something earlier about not losing any weight and thinking I have gained a pound. That was like a day or two ago. My weigh in is tomorrow and I am really worried. What if this diet doesn't work for me? I am scared that I won't see the results even though I am following it to the...

lol. true. this website is great though isn't it ? I just wanna be able to do stuff.

last couple of days have had a bit of wind. dunno if it's the bars or the chewing gum. maybe both. no remedies. sorry.

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yep! i am coming up to 2 weeks (next tuesday) but i get weighed every saturday. lost 9 lbs last sat- 4 days in! not sure about this week. i have been retaining water big time so dunno how it will reflect on scales. nevertheless i feel great! i also notice how loose my clothes are becoming...

I agree. Shocking.

Yeah I am only on day 9 and I am a bit sick of the porridge. Loved it last week. I always had it last thing and preferred the plain with a sprinkle of cinnamon. I had one a day but right now I can't stomach porridge. I'm gonna force one down me for breakfast tomorrow though. Lol. Also I...

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Wow. You are doing really well! Brilliant losses. :) Keep it up!

aw. lol. i was secretly hoping it was true.

wow. this forum is serious. lol. i better get posting. lol@ the clock. that's a joke right? The Rose- love quotes in your signature :)

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uh huh. lol. trying to get my posts up as i just read that i need 50 to do most things. is that right?

Thank you all for your really helpful and encouraging replies. Very good comments by all. I am going to resist the urge to weigh myself EVERY MINUTE and just take it a day at a time. I think I am just anxious. I know the weight just drops off but I think I somehow have to see it properly to...

Seen it in a few older threads. Also, I don't think I have lost weight since my weigh in on Saturday. In fact it seems like I may have gained a pound. TOTM since Sunday but still. I have been following all the rules. What gives? What are my chances? I do retain alot of water but I...

Thanks. That's good to know. I didn't have time for my morning shake but had lunch's. If I am in the same position again I'll have the breakfast one with the lunch one. :D

just to make it more substantial - so having 2 chocolate shakes as 1 big shake ( technically 2 meals) and then a normal one.

Thanks!

- Just asked my cdc if I could chew sugar free gum and she said yes so i'm gonna...although people seem to not be fans of doing this. Can anyone who has been chewing gum let me know its effects on their weightloss and hunger levels. I am on day 7 and have no hunger issues, just the stinky...

hello everyone. new here but i've been lurking for days.