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    Wanting to join a team??

    Can I join a team please
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    Gabrielle's yummy ww food diary!!

    Atkins to WW Hi Gabrielle, I've been reading your posts and noticed your amazing weight loss, well done, what an inspiration. I wanted get your advice as I see you started on Atkins and then moved to WW, how did you find the transition to WW? I have lost 2stone on Atkins and have 1stone to...
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    Recommendations for low-carb recipe books please

    Yes, it is. I've promised to make the brownies when I get to target - 6kg (almost 1 stone to go)
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    Recommendations for low-carb recipe books please

    Low Carb Cookery Books The Big Book of Low Carb Recipes is fab and - Low Carb Juices and Smoothies
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    Any yogurts that we can eat on low carb diet??

    Yoghurt Hi, just read your post. I buy total full fat yoghurt, the big tub, I add a few tspns of splender granules, mix it up and keep in the fridge, when I fancy something sweet and yoghurty I find a few tspns do the trick. I also use hartley's sugar free jelly powder, mix into a pase with...
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    Core Plan - Bonus points

    I'm thinking of giving weight watchers another go and want to try the Core Plan, does anyone know if you can have bonus points on top of the 21 weekly points. Thanks. Anyone doing Core Plan? Is is good? Look forward to replies
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    Need to some help please DESPERATELY - ICE MOOSE NEEDED

    Hi everyone, you guys are the best, thank you. I am going to work on the CB and will re-start tomorrow. Vicky I've just checked out Geneen Roth's website and it seems pretty intersting, will go back onto it to have a read. Thank you.
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    Hi All!

    Mike, I wish I was your neighbour:sigh::sigh::sigh:. Need so much help with "in my head stuff".
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    Need to some help please DESPERATELY - ICE MOOSE NEEDED

    Ruth, Vicky, Nikki and Sallies, thank-you, I am so so glad I decided to bite the bullet and post this morning. You have all given me so much to think about, I am going to print out your replies and keep reading them Funny, I have not fallen off the wagon because of physical HUNGER, it's the...
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    Need to some help please DESPERATELY - ICE MOOSE NEEDED

    Hi everyone, I am in a really bad space and the more I dwell on it the worse I'm feeling. My chatterbox has been working overtime since I "fell" off my wagon, I wake up every day telling myself I can do this, I get to lunchtime and "chatterbox" starts telling me , how bad this is for me, how...
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    OMG FatFairnFortyish in todays sun !!

    You look fantastic what a result, you must be so proud of yourself, great motivation. :party0019:
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    just worked something out..shame

    Hi Kikuka, I also weigh in kg and I agree with you, it looks so much "less" than when converted to pounds, just break it down into smaller bits, I'm planning to break mine down into 2.3kg losses, then treat myself to a manicure/pedicure after each 2.3kg loss, if more great!
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    "The experiment" Part 1 Done

    Hi OFM, I am 1.66m tall and weight 77kg (12st1) my goal weight is 66kg (10st3), I weigh in KG's because that's all my scale does. Let's see how we do next week. When are you due to weigh yourself? I have decided that as much as I want to lose my weight fast - I'd rather lose slower than give...
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    "The experiment" Part 1 Done

    Hi OFM, I started 4 weeks ago, SS for 5 days before goin away for a long weekend, during that 5 days I lost 7.7lbs, I'd ran twice that week. Since then I have struggled to get back into SS and learned a valuable LESSON don't cheat even ONCE, it is so hard to get back into it. Anyway, today is...
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    "The experiment" Part 1 Done

    I am very very reluctant to stop my running as the feeling I get once I've completed my 7km is "priceless".......I don't feel hungry, get really thirsty and I am able to drink 1litre of water with no problem, then I have the most fantastic SLEEP:):):), I am back SS today, no run tonight because...
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    "The experiment" Part 1 Done

    This is very interesting, Ice Moose explained it to me a few weeks ago, I lost 7.7lbs my first week and ran 14km that week. I've struggled to get back on the ss wagon due to weekend away etc....today is day 1, I am running tonight and Friday night and will stick to SS 100% this week and see...
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    mum out of hospital

    Glad your mum is home, I'm sure she's going to be fine.........;)
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    size 10 by crimbo

    Can I join in too please, would love to be a size 12 by Christmas, I'm 5ft5in - going to bee 44 yrs old next month, currently size 14 (tight) so please can I join you guys?
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    mum still in hospital

    Hi Sharon, hope your Mum is getting ready to go home and that all is well with her. Hugs coming your way and lots of good vibes from everyone.:giggle:
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    So I just got back from My CDC's. . . . .

    wow wow wow FANTASTIC result, I want some of your motivation PLEASE! KEEP it up..................:):):):)
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    Re-starting AGAIN tomorrow

    Hi Norwegian Girl and Kikuka - funky name:) I have already done one litre water, going over to visit a friend who also has daughter with chicken pox so the kids can hang together:o. Will take it hour by hour, patience. Have a good day.
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    Re-starting AGAIN tomorrow

    I'm even embarrased to be writing this, I have struggled for two weeks to get back into the "ketosis zone". I know I can do this, will take it one hour at a time, I've entered the October challenge and I'm one week behind already:sigh:. My toddler is home with chicken pox so don't have to do a...
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    mum in hospital

    Thinking of you and your family, hope your Mum is okay. Sending hugs to comfort you :grouphugg:.
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    8 stone gone

    That is fantastic, well done you must be very proud of yourself and thanks for sharing - it gives us lots of hope:)
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    I AM USELESS!!!!

    Hey skinny - no way are you useless mate. You and I are in the same boat, I have been struggling to get back into SS every day this week, I keep beating myself up for the long weekend that caused me to get out of SS as I was doing so well. We have about the same amount of weight to lose, Let's...
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    Alcohol...

    Hey Doctor Beat, yes I agree that taking it one day at a time seems to work for me too. Everytime I have re-started I start working out what weight I'll be in one month two months etc... then crash by day four, last time I crashed on day two. So, I re-started on Monday and like you, keep...
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    Lost 50lbs in 10 weeks!!

    WOW! WOW! WOW! What inspiration for us.....well done xxxxxxxx you must be beaming like a beacon:)
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    Interesting article on Emotional eating

    I printed out the article and read it in the school car park - very interesting, thanks for posting it, I look forward to the next instalment.
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    Info on pilates please

    I've been doing Pilates for 9 months now, I started twice a week one to one sessions as it was recommended for lower back pain which I was suffering from due to playin too much BAD golf.:D Anyway, I love it, it really tones you up, and is fantastic for back pain. I also find that now that I've...
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    Leaving cd

    Good luck for your weigh in today. I'm sure you'll be smiling:)
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    Alcohol...

    Hi James I would like to apologise if the "tone" of my message seemed harsh, it was honestly not meant to sound that way. Someone has pm'd me saying it was HARSH especially as I'd written it in BRIGHT PINK, I apologise, I also ALWAYS write my messages in bright pink - as it's my favourite...
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    Alcohol...

    Sounds like you don't "really" want to lose your 18lbs, whether it's 18lbs, 20, 50 or 100 you're still overweight and should really just go for it!! You only have to stop alcohol for a few weeks to lose that weight. You could end up heavier in a years time - you're lucky you "only" have 18lbs...
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    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hi Hedgemag, I am really excited about being part of your October challenge. Do we now just post our weekly weigh in results here? October here we come...........:)
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    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Can I join you guys please? 14lbs would be great:)
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    Something for Inspiration

    PASTA DIET: It really works:) You walka pasta da bakery You walka pasta da candy store You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop You walka pasta da table and pasta da fridge You walka an walka fasta and fasta See....now u get thina and thina from da PASTA:) FAT Stands for: F - Fabulous dresses I...
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    Inspiring words/sayings

    I came across these in an old folder: - all so true FAT STANDS FOR F - Fabulous dress, I can't wear A - Always something I want, but can't have T - Tight things that rip when I bend SLIM S - Lovely size smaller clothes L - Lovely things I can wear I - Impossible come ture M - Looking in...
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    XX ITS SATURDAY XX Hour By Hour xx

    Here I am, we are one hour ahead of you guys, was also up early, eager to get back into SS. I have never attempted to start any diet on a Saturday BUT I am running out of time - had a lovely 8 week goal to lose 2 stone and now that has reduced to 7 weeks - never mind and DH is travelling to...
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    HELP HELP HELP

    Thanks Saffron, I will take you up on that, hour by hour here I come. I WANT TO DO THIS
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    The 'When I am slim and healthy, Im gonna do ' Thread.

    When I'm slim and healthy I'm going to have a massive wardrobe clear out, have a wardrobe full of NEW clothes that I've been buying in size 12 and not wearing (can't) so probably won't need a shopping spree. I'm going to get a "Colour Me Beautiful" consultation to learn what colours and style...
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    HELP HELP HELP

    I am getting back onto my horse today - have faffed about all week, mentally beating myself up. I am going to take it one hour at a time, I have to stop thinking "if only I had not" and just keep positive, knowing in 3 days time I will be back in a good place. My usual weigh in day is Tuesday...
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    Leaving cd

    Hi Lucy, welcome, I see you "long to be slim" and I'm "dying to be slim", this diet is great, I hit blip period and plan to get up and running tomorrow. I have learned one this week, eating even just a little is not worth it - it throws you out completely, I can't believe the emotional...
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    BMI & SS

    Thank you Debz. I am aiming to lose 2stone and then see how I feel/look,I might want to go down a further 7lbs, but let me get the first stone off hey;)
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    BMI & SS

    Do we have to stop SS'ing when you get to a certain BMI? If so what is the BMI?
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    Chardonnay's Restart Diary (am I allowed one on here?)

    Good morning Char Well, sun is shining, sky is blue - sorry not wanting to make you jealous or anything. Right, I am psyching up again, I subscribe to the Lighterlife magazine which I find so inspirational to read, read through two last night, got the water bottles lined up, weather forecast...
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    Firsssttt Weeeeek Weigh Innnnnnnnnnnn!!

    Fantastic start - well done. Inspiration for us slackers:)
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    what celeb body would u most like to have?

    My own - 2 stone lighter!
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    Chardonnay's Restart Diary (am I allowed one on here?)

    Weather in Cape Town and SS Hi Char Congratulations on your weight loss, you are doing great!!! I am in a really bad place mentally, since messing up over the weekend I can't get my head into gear, so decided that I will get over tomorrow when friends are here all day (well friend and two...
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    Come in and introduce yourself - Cambridge Diet Forum Role Call!

    I'm Kathy, originally from Zimbabwe, lived in London since 1984 but on "expat assignment" in Cape Town, SA. Have daughter 4.5yrs old, DH very busy at work, I travel to London at least 3 times a year, home base in Epsom, Surrey. Looking to lose 2 stone in 8 weeks.......... Great thread BIG HUGS
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    New tell a story game

    Once apon a timethere was no ice cubes left at the bar, so for a whole week and a day everyone drank warm diet coke with vodka and lime. Then a polar bear gave maddona and britney permission to movein with santa claus for eternity. This christmas briteny lost her marbles down the elves stocking...
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    Chardonnay's Restart Diary (am I allowed one on here?)

    Hi Chardonnay I just came across your thread whilst lurking, listen you know it's usually the people closest to us who are actually the more envious and feel uncomfortable to deal with our success, they are probably envious at all the attention you're getting. Just ignore it, behave as you...
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    New tell a story game

    Once apon a timethere was no ice cubes left at the bar, so for a whole week and a day everyone drank warm diet coke with vodka and lime. Then a polar bear gave maddona and britney permission to movein with santa claus for eternity. This christmas briteny lost her marbles down the elves stocking...
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    health matters does any one know anything about this new diet

    question for cute"n"quirky That is an amazing amount of weight to lose in 4 weeks, did you have loads to lose to start off with? Reading stuff like yours is really motivating. I have hit a blib - had a rough weekend eating and now can't seem to get my head around re-starting again, I was...
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    New tell a story game

    Once apon a timethere was no ice cubes left at the bar, so for a whole week and a day everyone drank warm diet coke with vodka and lime. Then a polar bear gave maddona and britney permission to movein with santa claus for eternity. This christmas briteny lost her marbles down the elves stocking...
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    New tell a story game

    bear
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    Awful Weekend

    Hi Claire I think you and your hubby are truly amazing people to adopt. Don't beat yourself up, the right child will come along soon. Big hugs:grouphugg:
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    Messed up Big Time

    Thank you both for your kind replies, I am sitting with a huge mug of black decaf coffee reading all the posts, this site really does make a difference. Nikki, sorry to hear that your Dad is poorly, I truly hope he is getting better and that I know how hard it must be when someone you love is...
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    Messed up Big Time

    Hi everyone, I am so annoyed with myself and I know by posting and getting it off my chest I will feel better (desperately hoping), I was doing so well on SS until Thursday. My girlfriend invited me for tea and because I did'nt tell anyone except DH that I was SS I got there to find she had...
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    Ings where are you

    Ings, howzit? Where are you, I need to moan big time. :( Hope you are doing better than I am..........................please reply.
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    OT - Yahoo.co.uk

    I've been having trouble all day, just managed to access my emails about 20 minutes ago, I am relieved to learn I'm not the only one. Phew
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    How much can I lose

    Hi Ings I'm so glad that my post helped and that you are feeling more positive, I really can't believe how reading and posting thread is helping me this time around. Last night we got home from my daughter's end of ter, concert and hubby was hungry, I'd made a pasta sauce in the afternoon...
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    Reasons to enjoy doing the Cambridge Diet!

    I'm looking forward to wearing size 12, buying clothes and actually trying them on in the shop - I stopped doing that - just pulled big stuff off the rack.
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    Reasons to enjoy doing the Cambridge Diet!

    I love this thread:) Actually look forward to going out (not making excuses not to go):) Getting dressed - takes less time:) Mike, I am looking forward to buy a pair of Levi's with my size showing (in two months time):) Not make excuses to daughter about not going to the beach:) Feeling...
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    Eating packs at certain times!!

    Hi there, I find that if I have my first shake as late as possible in the day then I don't get "hungry". I am now on day 9 and so far so good. My daily "eating" plan: On waking I have a huge mug full of hot water I fill my lovely "Buxton" 1 litre bottle full of water and drink that between...
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    DRY BODY BRUSHING!!!!?!?!?!?!??!

    Don't know how I did that but at least I remembered the name of the l'oreal products:)
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    DRY BODY BRUSHING!!!!?!?!?!?!??!

    Dry body brushing is great! You can buy a body brush from The Body Shop or Boots, you literally brush in your body in short strokes starting from your feet going upwards towards your heart, you do this before you get into the shower. After you shower it is worth moisturising with bio-oil or...
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    DRY BODY BRUSHING!!!!?!?!?!?!??!

    :) Dry body brushing is exactly that:) You can buy a special dry body brush from the Body Shop or Boots. Before you get into the shower/bath you literally brush your body starting from your feet upwards towards your heart, it a bit sore to start off with BUT is really excellent for cellulite...
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    all the ppl

    What's uppppppppppppppppp, bonjour, guten tag, hello:wave_cry::):):) Your weight loss is amazing, keep it up, huge inspiration for me
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    First week WI

    Hi Everyone Thank you all for your good wishes, I could not have done this without this website and all you lovely people. I have been lurking on this site for almost one year and now that I re-started I decided to read AND REPLY AND POST messages and I am amazed at the difference it makes...
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    First week WI

    Just had my first weigh in and I have lost 3.5kg - don't know what that equates to in pounds - anyone know? I am really pleased especially as I had a blib on the weekend. Great things I noticed about being on SS: 1. Don't have to keep flossing my teeth:) 2. Teeth feel cleaner:)...
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    Question for Mick (Icemoose)

    Hi Suzanne Thanks - I find it is the only exercise that I REALLY enjoy doing, even when I go away I don't find it a chore to take my running gear and go out early in the morning. We've been away in London, Ottawa and Toronto and I am proud to say I ran in all three places - it is great. Try...
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    First weigh - in

    Well done, that is fantastic............keep it up
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    Has anyone tried this?

    Hiya everyone I've just finished drinking a delicious frothy vegetable soup. I decided to mix my soup and water in my blender until frothy, then put it into the microwave to heat up, it came out lovely and frothy - no lumps and seemed to taste much nicer. Goodnight :wave_cry:
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    Question for Mick (Icemoose)

    Hi Mike Thanks for your no-nonsense reply that makes alot of sense, I went running tonight and managed 7km, drinking 5 litres water throughout the day, I am now having a delicious hot soup. I am feeling very fine and if I do feel slightly not right I will slow down or move up to 790. I am...
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    Question for Mick (Icemoose)

    Sorry - should have read A Question for Mike :)I just want to apologise for calling you Mick in my first thread, I look forward to a reply to my question when you have time. Thanks
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    Question for Mick (Icemoose)

    Hi Mike I have been running since January, I started in a run/walk program and I am now running 6kms 3 times a week, I did a 10km in August and it was great. Is it okay for me to continue running whilst in ss? Also do I need to do any other exercise or is it best to leave off until I have lost...
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    How much can I lose

    Hi Ings Hey, don't be so down on yourself, you are human and we all feel like this. Pick yourself up and forget about the weekend and get on with your SS. I was doing great until lunchtime yesterday, I think staying at home is not good for me because I have to cook for my husband and daughter...
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    How much can I lose

    Hi Chocaholic Where in the UK are you? There are some great places in London and surrounds that do great boerewors, biltong and everything South African ..... But hey don't think of that stuff until your CD SS journey over - boerewors are dangerous:):):)
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    Advice and help please...

    Sending you love and prayers at this sad time. Be strong your Dad is now an angel in the sky watching over you xx
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    How much can I lose

    I'm feeling lekker tonight although today was really hard, I am not hungry but wanted to snack so badly, on Fridays at my daughter's school they sell hotdogs - I go to fetch her and she has bought two, munched one and kept one for me, all smothered in ketchup (tomato sauce to ya :)), I had to...
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    I cant cope!!

    Hi Red, Sending you a big hug:flowers:don't think about too much. 5 weeks is a long way - go on 790 and then ease to SS, you'll probably find your weight loss on 790 is great and have to SS at all. Have a good weekend.
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    Out of the mouths of babes

    Enough to make you stick with CD.
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    Re-starting tomorrow for LAST time

    Hi Russiandoll Day 4, and it's going okay. Glugging the water, in ketosis now so well pleased. I had a lovely mug of black de-caf coffee this morning and that sort of helps. How are you doing? If I can get through the weekend (always my downfall) then I'm going all the way......I'm running...
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    How much can I lose

    Zim vs Aus Hey Sorry Belinda, I should have re-read my post before sending - how embarrasing. How's Kingston Upon Thames, I used to live there - on Kingston Hill opposite the University - I love that place, used to run around Richmond Park (7km) when I was slim and fit that is:)
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    RESTART!!!

    Hi Lolly, how are you doing so far? I am on day four of SS and so far so good. Get the book it is fantastic, I have marked off pages and read them every day, it's become my "bible". Have a good day, stay positive.:jelous::)
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    Out of the mouths of babes

    A few weeks ago I was sitting on my bed in my pyjamas, my daughter (4 yrs old) came behind me and started rubbing my hips:) saying "body fat, please go away so mummy can be happy, please body fat" - then in a public toilet last week, "mum, did you know your bum is bigger than the toilet seat"...
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    Re-starting tomorrow for LAST time

    Hi Char, thanks for good luck message, I'm on day 4 and doing okay, I'm now in ketosis and staying positive, I have to do this! The weather in Cape Town at the moment is not great, still cold, wet and windy. I've been here since April 2006, my husband as an international posting with his...
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    Question for CDC again !!

    Hey Zoe, I am in Cape Town and in my third day of ss'ing after countless attempts at trying. You've done well losing 24lb so far, stop picking, try 790 for a week and see how you go. Don't give up though.
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    Awful week!!!

    You have my award - :break_diet::break_diet::break_diet::break_diet::):):p
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    7 weeks and 42lbs or 3 stones lost!

    Well done STBG, that is just amazing, what more motivation does one need. Coming on this website is just fantastic. You have done so well. Keep it up xxx are you SS'ing?
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    RESTART!!!

    Good luck Lolly, I am on day 3 of SS, so far so good, last night while my hubby and daughter were having dinner I sat with my huge mug of vegetable soup and sipped whilst they ate - mentally visualising myself in 4 weeks time then 8 weeks time. I've made a list of things to do to distract...
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    How much can I lose

    ps China After losing the stone in two weeks do you feel the difference in yourself, clothes etc....... Zimbabwe has something to celebrate for a change? Beating SA in the 2020 Cricket yesterday. Where in Cape Town are you from?
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    How much can I lose

    Lekker man, Glad to have met you, yes I would love to buddy up we can help each other BIG TIME. Day 3, it's 12.40pm, I've put myself on a self-imposed "exile" have not told anyone I'm back as I want to get through the toughest bit without making excuses. I've decided not to tell anyone what...
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    How much can I lose

    Howzit Ings:) Thanks for your msg, I'm not actually from Cape Town - long story. I am from Zimbabwe, moved to the UK in 1984 and lived there ever since. My husband has an "International" posting with his job so we travel alot, since 2000 we have lived in Switzerland, DRC (Congo), Kenya and not...
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    Starting CD tomorrow, anyone else out there??

    Hi Leaz, I started today and so far so good. My water bottle has become my best mate. Just had a lovely hot chicken and mushroom soup. Day 1 nearly over roll on day 2. How much do you want to lose?
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    How much can I lose

    Hi Mike, thank you for your reply, you are truly an inspiration and it's really because of you that I have tried and tried and tried CD, this is my 8th time trying and so far I've got further (it's only day one) going to have my soup now, it's 8pm in SA. I am going to try to visualise myself...
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    1st day of SS nearly over

    Thanks Sarah, glad to know I'm not the only one. This site sure does help. I'm keeping myself house-bound until I'm in ketosis, I have tried ss at least 8 times before, never made it through day one, because of meeting up with mates for a "quick coffee" I know I can't trust myself out there so...
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    How much can I lose

    Hello everyone, how much can I expect to lose in 8 weeks, starting today 11th September until 14th November. SS'ing all the way.
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    1st day of SS nearly over

    :)I am doing okay so far. Can't believe how many times I walk into my kitchen, DH away so only preparing food for my 4 year old. Having my third litre of water then will settle down with a mug of hot chicken and mushroom soup. Started ss 11/09/07: 79.5kg I can do...
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    Re-starting tomorrow for LAST time

    Hello to all re-starters. I am re-starting tomorrow as have tried WW etc.... and keep coming back to CD as the idea of taking food out of the equation is more appealing, I do struggle to get past day One:(. I have been in England for 3 weeks, stocked up on 8 weeks supply of CD shakes and...
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    Books that may help you on your CD journey!

    My Big Fat Greek Diet This book is great for anyone doing a VLCD - a Doctor in the USA takes a sabbatical from his practice, travels the states watching baseball games whilst on protein shakes - a really great book -
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    I don't know what to do....

    Your decision - you have the weight I've read your thread and sincerely appreciate your situation BUT as we all know have a weight problem is not great and we have to come to terms with whatever method we decide to use to get rid of it. THIS IS YOUR WEIGHT PROBLEM, not your HUSBAND'S OR YOUR...
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    Restarting today

    Restarted today :)Hi Mrs Pink, I have also re-started today, I would love to lose 2 stone by the 17th August, do you think that is possible, I have a wedding on the 18th August and have to wear a Sari so need to do this NOW!!!! Let's help each other when the going get's tough:sigh:
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    How much weight loss on WW

    That was meant to read lovely sticker:)
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    How much weight loss on WW

    Thanks :)Hi Guys, thank you for your kind replies. Starlight, I am going to check out your diary for motivation. Rachel, I see you're doing the Race for Life, I am too. I am running at Epsom racecourse on the 1st July. I am actually in SA at the moment and flying to the UK tomorrow for 6...
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    How much weight loss on WW

    Hi everyone, I am one of thos that lurk around, once in a while I shout for "help" I too have struggled with CD and have seriously thought about starting WW. I am going to New York on the 28th August roughly how much weight could I hope to lose on WW, by sticking to my points as well as...
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    Not Drinking is Getting me Down

    Drinking obsession I think your guys (in the UK) obsession with alcohol is really very un-healthy. Drinking alcohol is so bad for you, once you get used to not having any you'll probably find that you have a great personality anyway. People who urge you to just have one just feel threatened...
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    ps.....

    Would anyone like to buddy up with me for support, maybe start a mini-challenge. I am entered the Race for Life at Epsom Racecourse on Sunday 1st July.
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    Rejoined WW class. **now doing Core plan **

    Advice and support please Hi Everyone, I have been on and off CD for a few months but have decided to switch to WW. I am currently living in South Africa where they do have WW but they are using the 123 success plan from NZ. Last summer when I was in the UK i joined a WW class and got the...
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    Dilemma - advice please!!

    For yourself My hubby was the same until I explained that I needed to do this for ME, a happy ME makes a happy HIM, happy home etc........let him understand why you need to do this. Stick with it - you will be proud of yourself.:)
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    I am buzzing - two more milestones!!!

    I needed to read that Well done on your success, thanks for the inspirational message - I really needed to read something like that NOW!!!! Thank you and well done
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    Cambridge 7 day challenge...anyone in?

    How do I get one of those lovely tickers - help please
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    Cambridge 7 day challenge...anyone in?

    Is this tomorrow as in Friday 20th? Is so can I join you please?
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    2 Stone Menorca Challenge

    When are you starting? Would love to join in, will start Saturday 22nd as have house full of visitors, can I still join?
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    Help Please - Major Support Needed

    I've just re-read all the literature re Ultima. They recommend 3 shakes per day PLUS one evening snack of about 129cals. I checked with my GP last Monday and he said it was okay to sole source (he hinted that he might try it himself needing to lose 10kg). This is what I will do:- I will...
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    Help Please - Major Support Needed

    ps How do I calculate my exact BMI? Sorry for all the questions:sigh:
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    Help Please - Major Support Needed

    Okay :) I will re-read everything and come back to you. I am just so frustrated I have a wardrobe full of stunning clothes that I can't wear and I know it's only two stone but it seems like a HUGE weight to carry. Losing 5 stone is an amzing accomplishment, well done. I've just peeped at...
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    Help Please - Major Support Needed

    Hey Isobel1965 I've just checked out your stats and you and I have similar start and goal weights. I started at 184.8lbs. How long have you been SS to lose your 21lbs? How did you get you funky ticker? Height: 166cm SW: 184.8lbs CW: 173.8 GW: 145 - 28.8 lbs to...
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    Help Please - Major Support Needed

    Thanks Hi Isobell and Bunnycd, thanks for your replies. Isobel, I am living in Cape Town which is absolutely beautiful, our home base is the UK, I am here with my husband's job:) . The product I researched is called Ultima 1, the nutritional content are exactly like the CD ones, I went onto...
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    Help Please - Major Support Needed

    Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for months on end, reading everyone's posts - wondering if anyone would reply to mine. Here goes: I sort of started CD in July last year, I actually live in South Africa but we have a home in Surrey, I met a fantastic CDC and started then stalled. I came...
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    Mad March Challenge

    Can I join please Tomorrow is my millionth attempt at SS, made it to day 4 last time. This challenge is exactly what I need. I will be weighing in KG though. Can someone please tell me how to get all those lovely tickerfactory thingings.............. CW: 78kg = 12st2.:cry: GW: 66KG =...
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    Support Circles!

    Support Circle I would love to join a support circle - anyone out there? I have re-started SS today for the upteeenth time, doing okay so far. CW: 175lbs Mini goal: 160lbs Goal Weight: 143lbs Height: 166cm
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    New week, new you!!

    Serial re-starter Hi Mike, your message was just what I needed to read today, I have re-started today for the upteenth time - so far so good! One day at a time. Your weight loss success is truly inspirational.
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    Tip for keeping on track

    What wonderful quotes Thanks I have saved them into a word doc and will print out. Your weight loss is truly amazing, here I am a serial re-starter, at times I feel like giving up, but reading all the successful threads keeps me trying....................I will RE-START tomorrow (I think this...
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    Newbie question!

    Tetras Hi Catherine, have you tried the velvety chocolate tetra brik? It is delicious, I mix mine with a bit more water and blend it, it tastes like a lovely chocolate milkshake, you can carry them around without having to worry about mixing as they're ready mixed. I don't like the banana but...
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    DAY 1 AGAIN, HI ALL!

    Kathryn, I am just like you!!!! Hi, I am a serial re-starter!!!! Start the day all optimistic, get thru until the evening and then binge like hell. Get annoyed, count the weeks to christmas, think, "If I had stuck to it in July, I would be.........down by now" think, "Okay, tomorrow, I am back...
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    DAY 1 AGAIN, HI ALL!

    Kathryn, I am just like you!!!! Hi, I am a serial re-starter!!!! Start the day all optimistic, get thru until the evening and then binge like hell. Get annoyed, count the weeks to christmas, think, "If I had stuck to it in July, I would be.........down by now" think, "Okay, tomorrow, I am...
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    Do you find it hard?

    Wow Hi Slimlouise, did you say you lost 1stone in 2 weeks? That is amazing, what was you start weight? I am starting SS today and have 2 and a half stone to lose, I would love to lose 1stone in two weeks. That is such a huge motivator. Don't give up, be positive and remember you have made...
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    Hello new here - restarting CD for upteenth time

    End of day 1 on 790 Hi guys, decided to do 790 until Sunday and then start SS with a vengeance from Sunday. Hope you are all doing okay and looking forward to the end of October for our one stone challenge result!!! Do you think it is a good idea to continue running 3 x per week for 20...
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    Hello new here - restarting CD for upteenth time

    I am so excited Hi everyone thank you for your kind replies, unfortunately had another blip day! Sarah, thanks for the offer to buddy up, I think a challenge to lose 1 stone by then end of October is an exciting one. I will stay weighing in KG as my TANITA scale only does KG, but will find a...
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    The October BulgeBusters!!!

    Started Mon, started Tues, started Wednesday and desperately need to START tomorrow and stick with it, any motivation will be hugely appreciated:)
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    Hello new here - restarting CD for upteenth time

    Hi everyone, I have been trying to start SS and seem to fail on day one, I get so despondent and annoyed that I can't make it to day two!! I am 79kg (not sure what that is in stone) and I would like to lose 15kg. I have been reading everyone's threads and thought that maybe if I join here I...
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