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Well done, that is a fantastic weight loss, you must feel pretty good now. I just can't seem to get back on it. I found it much easier when I was working and I think that was because I had to be more organised. I will get there though because it was lovely being slim and able to wear clothes...

Hello, I'm back!! Just wondering if there is anybody there? I have had lots of changes in my life in the past 4 years and since I retired last year the weight has started creeping back up. Really determined to get back on track and lose it again but finding it hard. I remembered that last...

Good luck with your restart Jet xx

Well haven't been here for a while but have managed to stick to it pretty much over christmas - apart from the booze!! and one big slip-up with a box of ferrero roche :o Haven't lost as much as I could have done but wearing size 14 jeans today for the first time in many years :):):)

Wow! I haven't been on here for a while and it is difficult to catch up with everything, but I am so glad I read this! :):). I've found the diet quite easy to stick to while in cruise as without carbs I don't get cravings but I do worry that I will fall by the wayside when I start reintroducing...

Just updated my ticker and stats at last! Lost a few more pounds this week as I've had a 'flu type bug and haven't eaten much for past couple of days - but haven't been to the gym either, so quite pleased with the scales this morning. :)

Gosh! didn't realise it was so long since I've been on here! Friday weigh in, I was 12st 8.5lbs but this weekend was my first major challenge since starting as am away for weekend and met up last night with some of my son Ryan's friends to celebrate his birthday - he would have been 37 on...

13st 2lb this morning, so that is 3.5lbs this week and 2 stone in total :):):) I have a rotten cold today :( so probably won't go to the gym this weekend but I will try not to comfort eat!!

Hi Sarah, weight was up a bit for a couple of days but I have been good since (apart from finishing off the bottle of wine last night - bad day at work is my excuse!) so hopefully good WI tomorrow. I weigh myself every day and was down from last week this morning but I only count Friday's WI...

Thank you ladies! Back on track now and eating lots of spinach on PV days this week. Started having it last week so my iron levels would be high before I gave blood and felt so good on it I got another bag. It is so easy! I put a couple of big handfuls in a bowl with cooked chicken and stock...

Well, I had lost 2lbs on Friday morning but then gave blood Friday evening and although I felt great, I used it as an excuse to have 3 biscuits and a packet of crisps afterwards. Then when I got home had more crisps, 2 pears and some oatcakes with bertolli spread - oh and half a bottle of white...

This afternoon wasn't too bad, as far as these things go! Not many people there but as Kate was 97 most of her friends have either already gone or are too old to attend. We had refreshments at a place close to the crem that caters specially for funeral. Loads of food left although b-in-law...

I stayed off the salty food for last couple of days and another 4.5lbs gone this week! :D :D :D Only 5.5lbs to go and I'm half way to conso! Have day off today as Kate's funeral this afternoon. Will try to be good foodwise but will probably have a little drinkie as I'm sure she would expect me...

Hope you're having a great weekend Jet, they are so special when your at work during the week aren't they! xx

2lbs lost this week. Think it might have been more but had quite a bit of salty food night before weigh in. Feel thinner and people are begining to notice it now. Went shopping today and was quite pleased that a M&S skirt in size 18 was comfortably loose. On impulse I picked up a 16 as...

Glad it went well, sounds really busy just as well your getting phased return. Don't overdo it. xx :)

I have done this in the slow cooker using skirt beef and adding enough water to cover. I used lazy garlic and lazy ginger - remember to rinse the vinegar off! Yum :)

Hi Jettie, just catching up with the last few days and glad to see you been having some good times. I like that you go out and celebrate Dan's birthday, I do that too for Ryan's birthday as it will always be something to celebrate the day he came into our lives. I meet up with some of his...

Someone told me once that a pickled onion stops cravings. Would that be allowed - or would it only be OK on PV days. I can't have dairy cheese but I miss the lactofree cheese which is not a bad alternative. All the talk of cream cheese further up this thread made me long for a very thick...

4.5lbs lost this week which takes me to 13st 13.5lbs. :D :D Below 14 stone - not by much but at least below!

Find I am eating less now and also finding it easier to stop when I've had enough! Never been able to do that before. Got an old photo of Kate last night which we think was taken when she was in her 20s. She was a beautiful young woman! I have scanned it in and started cleaning up where it...

Ho Hum!! 2 glasses of red wine tonight! but they were quite small glasses by my standards! :rolleyes: No naughty food though :)

Hi Jet, Enjoy your last few days of freedom! :) xx

Thanks for all your kind comments :) It is sad but she was so frail and poorly on Sunday I have to feel grateful that she is now at peace. The next few days when we have to meet up with other family members to make arrangements and then the funeral will be testing time for me. I will find it...

Ooh that sounds lovely! and not too difficult to do either. Does everything besides the meat count as seasoning? if so does this mean it is OK for PP days?

Sad sort of day as my mother-in-law died this afternoon. She was 97 and has been going downhill the last few months and had no quality of life left so mixed feelings. She liked to party but of course hasnt been able to do that for a long time. So all in all I feel a great sense of relief for...

They are opening one in Barnsley Sarah. That's in Yorkshire isn't it? don't know how close to you though. They do nibble the dead skin off! I get a hard callous on the outside of my big toes and they didn't manage to get it all off but you could see where they had been. I suppose if you can do...

I use Splenda but mainly because it was in the cupboard and I only use about 2 or 3 tsps a week as I haven't got a very sweet tooth. Dr Dukan seems to be a great fan of aspartame - maybe he has shares in it. I know I wouldn't want to use it! Had a quick google at other sweeteners but there is...

If you look on their website, Dr SpaFish - Home page there is a list of places where they are planning to open one up, but Norwich is the only one opened so far. Alotto, there's loads planned for north of the watford gap but don't know where you live so don't know if any are close to you...

I have lost 4lb this week after sticking last week. :):) Definitely think its the gym that's made the difference

I can only come on in the evenings after work too, but I'm usually playing scrabble with a friend at the same time. Just as well I can multi task :) Mind you, my old man can multi task as well, which is unusual for a man. He is usually watching crap on telly and snoring at the same time :D :D

Enjoyed swimming last night and had a great day today! :):) 4lb lost this week! Had day off work, met friend for lunch (I ate beforehand so happy with just coffee) and had a good natter. Then went to Dr SpaFish and had my feet nibbled. They feel lovely and soft now. Then got text from friend...

ooh eck!! Think I'll work it out for the foods I eat regularly and go from there. I'll do a bit of research on the sites you mentioned. Off now to the gym for my 30mins walk on the treadmill followed by first swimming lesson! :) :) (I can swim a little bit but not enough to call it exercise)

For me that would be about 140g of protein per day. Does that mean I need to know the protein content of everything I eat or is it the total weight of the high protein item. eg would a 140g steak be enough or should I be eating however much steak I would need to get 140g of protein?

I've only donated twice before but both times it was under 5 mins which they thought was right quick. I feel fitter now than I did in the first few days of the diet so I'm sure it will be alright :)

At last 1 and 3/4 pounds down this morning!! If it stays off till Friday I will amend my stats! I was thinking of starting to weigh out everything Jo, but I'll see how I go for now. I have cut out snacks in between meals and in the evening. Also I am doing at least 30 mins on the treadmill...

You are looking really great, girl! Its horrible time when you can't sleep at night. If you can get a mediation or relaxation tape that you can play with earphones in, that might help.

Well, I'm feeling quite peeved as I am only 1/2 pound lighter since coming off Attack. I am going to try just eating 3 times a day and not snacking except in exceptional circumstances. Today for breakfast I had oat and wheatbran with just enough soya yog to make a porridgy paste. Lean mince &...

Crikey!! so you are! :):) and your current weight is less than my target weight :( Oh, and well done on such a good start, keep going even if it stops for a bit!

Forgot to write down what I had yesterday but it was a PP day so cold chicken and half pancake ration for breakfast, mixture of chicken and beef in stock for lunch but saved some and had with rest of pancakes in the afternoon before went to the gym. Had bacon and egg for tea when I got home...

Thanks for replies. I guess it comes down to common sense but just wanted to check. :) :) I shall make sure I have a Dukan friendly snack just before and shall probably keep my pancake ration for afterwards.

Sounds like your day went well :) Like the idea of making 2 days worth of muffins but think that might be just too much of a test for my will power yet!

I know, I just need to stop myself eating in the evening. I'm sure I don't really need it - just worry in case I starve in the night :D:D On PV today but not very organised so haven't had a lot of veg. Oat/wheatbran pancakes for breakfast; chicken in chicken stock for lunch; cherry toms...

I'm due to give blood next month and wondered if anyone can give me any advice or suggestions to prepare. I've only done it twice before and felt OK but was aware that I needed to sit a while and eat several biscuits afterwards. :) :) I go in the evening straight from work and have usually...

Shouldn't worry about it. As a friend of mine used to say "Call me what you like so long as its not late for me tea" :):)

Oops, I just ate a SF jelly and yog without noticing. Thought I'd left it in the kitchen then I realised the empty pot is on the table beside me :eek: :eek:

look forward to reading it Jet. :) I'm still just making scotch pancakes with my oatbran. Not very adventurous but might try muffins at the weekend. Is the recipe in the book or in the recipe thread?

3/4 of a pound down this morning! :D :D and that was after having a chicken leg and thigh just before I went to bed! PP day today so hopefully on the way again. Usual pancakes for breakfast, chicken for lunch, SF jelly with soy yogurt for snack and curry beef for tea. Been drinking fizzy...

oh sooooooooo cute! I want one!! love the name :)

Put on weight after PV but ate about 9pm so thought after normal PP day I would have lost it this morning - but nope still there! Today I had oat and wheatbran pancakes with just egg white and some cherry toms for breakfast. Cold chicken curry and salad leaves and SF jelly with soy yogurt for...

I could do with a tummy upset! I could get one by eating some dairy but that would make me feel like I've got a big lump in my throat! I have just had a 500ml bottle of high magnesium fizzy water that someone on here suggested so will see what that does!

Oh Jet it is so hard and you are doing really well. I lost my younger son suddenly in January 2008 when he was just 34. Like you, I was just 22 when he was born. Every time I feel like giving up, I think of what he would say to me and that is to get on and enjoy every bit of my life and if...

I am a repeat eater and will happily have the same things day in and day out if I like it - and there not much I don't like!! I am doing 1:1 PV:PP as I find that easier. So long as there's a good date on the bag of salad it will last for two PV days and so will a head of brocolli. Got new scales...

Ooof! that bloomin' wagon is a slippery old thing but you just got to jump straight back on it and hang on tight! :) Bit like the advice they give when stopping smoking - Never give up giving up!! Probably as well you can't weight yourself, it gives you a bit of time to do some damage...

don't think I've worn size 12 jeans since before my first baby either! but he was 40 this year!! :D so don't think I can blame it on him now

I haven't been doing this long enough to advise you but I agree with everything Laura said. As with any diet, it is important not to let a little slip turn into a big slide - so no more (edible) naughties today! ;) and I sure a couple of PP days with lots of water will soon get you back on...

Well done everyone! :clap::clap: Do you always have your official weigh in on a Friday morning? I'm going to claim a loss of 8lbs (7 of them in attack) but I'm going to get some new scales tomorrow as mine can vary up to 2lbs depending on whether I lean to the left or right.

Got some wheat bran and added to oatbran pancakes today. Gives a nicer texture. Hope it does the trick but will take a senna tablet tonight! Also had salad leaves and cold meat for lunch. Soya yogurt and balsamic vinegar dressing. Cold chicken, ham, king prawns and broccoli for tea. Broccoli...

Thanks Joanne, I probably won't get any more when I've used these up. I find it difficult to keep nice things for an emergency - if they're in the house they tend to sing and whistle at me!! I think that's why a restricted diet like this one suits me as if I know I can't have it, it doesn't...

thanks Jet. :) Saw Jo's comment but what I meant was that I had been going to ask about them as I thought maybe I'd bought the wrong ones after I'd read the label, but from what Jo says they must all be the same. Glad about that as Tesco have them on special offer just now and I bought several...

Quite new to this but like playing around with food and am trying to come up with quick fix meaty snacks to keep in the fridge as sausages are now out! Had some extra lean mince - not 5% but can't often get that in our little local Tesco, so browned it off in saucepan to render down any fat a...

Faylolo's Dukan Diary Got the book today so will work my way through it! I have a shelf full of diet books and I wasn't going to get another one! Had oat-bran pancakes for breakfast - I make them with soy yogurt and a whole egg for breakfast - sometimes add an extra egg white. I try and keep...

Woohoo! done 5 days on Attack and have lost 6lb - maybe more when I weigh tomorrow. Looking forward to starting Cruise so will start a diary as hopefully this one will work for me :) Back to work after BH and didn't take enough food with me so was really hungry this afternoon. :( (Sorry body...

I miss my daily glass of red wine or ale :cry: but have decided I would rather be able to walk into any high street shop and look good in their clothes. Glad about the question on soya yoghurt and milk. :)

Thanks for your replies :). I have ordered the book from Amazon so should get that mid-week. Read somewhere that low fat cottage cheese is pretty much lactose free so have tried some of that today. Will also try the 0% yoghurt and quark. Bank holiday tomorrow so if I get a bad reaction got...

I'm on 2nd day of attack. Started off just trying a few things but yesterday afternoon realised I hadn't had anything I shouldn't have so just went for it! I haven't got round to getting the book yet and don't want to pay over £200 for the Dukan coaching so here's my questions (so far) which I...

My 94 year old mother in law lives in warden assisted flat. She would sooo love to have Wayne as neighbour as she is totally fed up with the ones she's got as they as they are so old!!! :):):)

Looks fantastic and will be even better when full of your craft stuff. A peaceful haven! What crafts do you do?

Karen you are so sensible in what you say. For many years I have had the same problem as possum (surely can't be called fatpossum now) but in reverse and it has taken me a long time to realise that at size 22 I am not thin!!

Well done! You give me hope as I haven't even started yet!! :eek:

oh sonya I have just read through your story - what a roller coaster you and your brother have been through. sounds like you have some wonderful friends and that you deserve all the good things they do for you. Hope you are able to cheer up your brother by having a good old giggle with him -...

well done you!! Enjoy the party :party0011: and think of all the calories you can burn up being scoial butterfly and anyway jealous sisters can be such a pain!

:vibes::vibes: for ceri tomorrow and hippychick on 28th

Hi Sez, Hope you had a fab day and are soon feeling better. I haven't started this diet yet as I have to arrange the medical but I have done enough diets in my time to know how you feel! It will pass, I can remember being slim once (vaguely) and it is all worth it in the end, its a shame...

:sign0144: Hi, joined last night after spending ages reading everybody's stories but have to get used to making my own contributions. I have been fat for 56 years (I was a big baby!) and my earliest memories of dieting are getting off the school bus feeling faint and dizzy because I was on a...