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Another thumbs up for VEGAS, I have not been but my parents have and said its INCREDIBLE!!! Well done on your weight loss this week, lets hope it stays to plan adna nice loss this week for you too. I gained this week (expected) so have halo back in place and hoping this week will be all good. I...

just a small update, i held the award in my hands for less than a week, with a 2.5lb gain this week. BUT I am not too upset about it, I know why I gained, I had minimal focus on the diet last week, so in the words of nina simone, its a new dawn its a new day........................ SO goign to...

loving reading your thread, beginning to end.... congrats on weight loss so far, congrats on your uni offers too - I have been on SW since September and have a lot to loose, I am only 5'3 so I feel really round, and I lvoe all your confidence, your holidays, you even went/going swimming, I so...

Just updating my thread 1.5 off this week, which follows half off the week before - I am a little disappointed at the speed of the last two weeks but I have still lost 11 in 4 weeks, which all things considered is ok. I got my 3 stone award today too which was nice. I am hoping that next week...

Well 5lbs off this week - hurrah! So got my club 10 this week and need 2lbs next week to get my 3 stone. For the first time, in a long timeI am feeling more hopeful that I will loose this weight. I have been unwell over xmas, and felt very blue, very sad that I have allowed myself to get so far...

Hi there, well I have not been on here for a few weeks, I am still on track and have now lost 35lbs, and will weigh in again on Wednesday. I am really hoping for a 5stone loss by Easter, well actually would prefer 6 stone in total by then but thats looks a tough ask - by my reckoning I have 15...

All done xx

and I have a 10 stone one :)

Hi you I have a 5 stone one and a 3 stone one do you want me to email you it across?? - I have coloured in my 25 blocks all sorts of colours but the 7,14,21,28,35,42,49,56,63 and 70 are all coloured in one colour so and I have numbered them too :)

Well reporting in, with a 2.5 weight loss, HURRAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And SOTW and SOTM!!! So a very happy bunny here, I have started to colour in my 70lb (5 stone!) pyramid, it now has proudly 25 blocks coloured in - so really hoping I might get 3lbs next week to give me my next award, feeling...

Hello and thanks for your replies HV - I think the pyramid will be a help (but I haven't coloured anything in yet) - more later NT - thanks for your support, I hope confidence will return.... Emma - you have done very well, great seeing the next set of numbers on your scales I bet! Well I...

just popping in to day hi :)

Hello - well the day ran late so decided to cook the mild chicken curry with lemon basmati rice that was in the magazine instead my daughter is 12 and loves cooking so she helped make it, it really was delish, a tomato based curry rather than an korma type one, very very good. I have woken up...

Hello, thanks for taking the time to reply to my thread. After STS last week I was really hoping for a big loss, and my scales at home looked like it was 4 at least, but weighed in at was 2.5lbs, now I am pleased I have lost, BUT that demon on my shoulder that was gagged till last weeks STS was...

Hi All, September 11th 2013 proved a milestone in my life - I went to SW and rejoined a shocking 25'5 this is the heaviest I have ever been in my life, I hit 23, 7 when pregnant with both my kids and seem to flaot between 18-23 for most of the last fews years, one year a big exception as I lost...

Think I posted this in the wrong section - will re post in SW section.... sorry

Hi All, September 11th 2013 proved a milestone in my life - I went to SW and rejoined a shocking 25'5 this is the heaviest I have ever been in my life, I hit 23, 7 when pregnant with both my kids and seem to flaot between 18-23 for most of the last fews years, one year a big exception as I lost...

Thanks for your support, I have actually brought an extender to save the embarrasment of having to ask, and I will not need the tray to be down. I just don't want this bit ruining my holiday, I suffer with agraphobia and just going is a huge challenge in itself let alone worryong about airlines...

Thank you both the plane seats are in 3's so will impeach on no one, I am grabbing the window seat so little guy in the middle should be no problems, but I am still worrying, it is a holiday and whilst I should be looking forward to it, I am worrying, I do not want to inform the airline, in case...

Hi Guys, I am now weighing in at about 270lb (hangs head in shame) I have recently lost about 50lbs all told, but I am still HUGELY overweight, I am a shorthouse at 5-3. I am flying about 4hours next friday on flythomascook the seats are 17 inches, I have booked 3 seats, one for me, one for...

Thanks guys, I am still on track so far, and am hoping to have lost at least 28lbs by then too - I have flown at 260lb but that was like 9 years ago, and I did fit ! But seeing 16.5 inches wide seats has spiralled me into a panic.

Hi guys, after losing, gaining and well starting to lose again can anyone give me some heads up? I weigh 280lbs and 5ft 4 so my arse and hips are pretty substantial we are flying with flythomascook in about 8 weeks and looking at their site the width can be 16-5 - 17inches, My son is 2 and...

hi, I have been SS with CS for 60 days now, feel great the weight has come off very well, the plan is not intended for SS usage, However I was very successful on cd, then gained it all (a long story) so upon reading about CS, it works by getting you into ketosis, but no need to see a counsellor...

Well done!!!!!

You look great - but the most important thing is how this weight loss has made you feel inside - you are beautiful - you were before, but now you are happy and beautiful!! Imagine how those people are going to feel in a few month as you finish your journey you are going to be unrecognisable...

Hey you, Brilliant brilliant news, you enjoy thae night out, accept and ENJOY the compliments you deserve them. STW x

also 41 days till xmas you can so hit your target!!!

Keep your eyes on the prize, the path is long but the time can be quick, stop eating, and make your pack your next meal. Do not be hard on yourself there will be ups adn downs during (and after!) many diets, this is just a scenic route, now STOP and get back on that rollercoaster!!!

7-8 months if you stick to it religiously! Everyone weight loss rate if different I lost just over 10 stone in 7-8months (sadly have regained it all since! - trying again now)

recomend the hot bath, and maybe a hot water bottle, it does take a while for your body to adjust in lots of ways, ie lots more energy when in ketosis but it can be difficult to rest until you get into a routine, warm warm then hopefully you will drop off xx

You look like a different person, so very well done, keep your eyes on the prize and tell that voice it can start talking to you around march!! well done xxx

Thanks xx

hi there you are doing great, do not be heard on yourself , when I lost a before (I was a touch heavier than you to start) I didn't really notice and neither did others until teh 3 stone mark, - BUT looking naked in a mirror (when I was brave enough!) I COULD see a definate difference after...

Hi guys, what is the weight(in grams) of the cambridge diet shakes? Can someone please take a peek at the sachet that the shake comes in and advise me? Thanks STW

Thank you all - will let you know how I get on!

Hi Guys, I hope you can help ironically I am trying to be labelled "Biggest".... "Footballs Biggest Fan" I am the only female to have made the final 4 - my daughter did a wicked video and I am so proud of her, but now I need some vote, if you can spare a click I would be forever grateful...

Hello All, Did CD a LONG time ago, and now on day 21, all is good, BUT I have the booklet that the CDC gave me, BUT I cannot find reference to the AAMW? I can see the volumes for SS+ can someone please clarify is there still such a thing as AAMW? And if so where are the food weights/types...

hi mini milks are 1.5 syns! and hit the spot. soleros are 4.5 or 5 and are LUSH! enjoy

Hi there, Just seen you on another thread and noticed your FAB weight losses so far, are you doing mainly green or red? Are you eating lots of free food, or being more controlled with the volume of food you are consuming ie 3 meals and 2 snacks? I have just started again and have around 3...

Opps Title should have been disney land dibb site OT!! Sorry STW

Hi Guys, there is a website all about disney thats written i think its something dibbs? or similar - does anyone know the actual web addy?? Thanks ccc

HI Sonia, So how long has it taken you to loose your weight? How much are you averaging a week - I am PLANNING to re-start tonight - Weight has climbed uyp to around 15-7ish on my scales STW x

before i lost my weight I was 18st when fell pregnant and gained ... 5st!! (before my lightbulb moment!) BUT I had a good pregancy and a c-section in the end. SW is excellent advice, and I wish I had done it just so the task wasn't so mammonth once the babe was born!! Good luck and have lots...

maybe its the stress then, I know that sometimes the coffee/tea doesn't help with headaches. BTW well done on your losses so far!! Not long till target now!!

hi there, are you drinking de caf coffee? or normal coffee?

HI there, Would 790 be a good plan for you? Weight lossa fter the first couple of weeks is not hugely different to SS. Some vegs contain high carbs so can knock you out of ketosis.

hi also when you have finshed your journey (xmas) you will have lost 9 stone? BUT you would ahve kept at least half of that off for 5 months. I personally did not have ot have a bmi of 28 mine was higher in the very low 30's BUT I would recommend that you are comfortable that you can keep the...

if your gps practice is against it - you will prob need to change - do you have a good realtionship with your GP, do they know you are losing weight? Mine did as I have to go 6monthly for contraceptive pill - so my heaviset weight was on record! Why don't you go and have a chat with the dr...

I would def see them BEFORE goal wait - as you will likely have 4-8months before an op - honestly is it bad? Mine was dreadful and flapped about when I ran up the stairs and kinda floated in a bath! Just be honest with the GP about how it makes you feel - and make an appointment as soon as...

first step is to see your gp - they need to refer you and will give you an indication on waiting times, I found my consulation happened quickly and then about 6 months to the op.

GOod luck with it - drink LOTS of water - 2 litre minimum BUT try and get in 4 litres it will speed up your losses and help you feel full.

HI Sorry to be negative BT if you are following the program correctly you should not be getting ANY EXTREMELY hungry days, as you are in ketosis! Well done on the water thats great at 6 litres. I would stick to 4 packs. Or 1 bar and 3 packs OR IF you have to have something extra 4 packs and 1...

1) only black tea/coffee and water - oh and 1 savoury vegetabae drink a day u can buy this from your cdc) 2) Bars ideally from week 2 - though I have heard of people on them from day one but not recommended 3) After the first weeks loss (usually the largest!) a stone a month is the "norm"...

hi there, well done so far, if you follow the plans 790,1000,1200, 1500 you will not regain the weight. IF you eat keep away from carbs, pasta bread, cereal etc, protein will limit the damage, but ideally keep away from it all. you will be feeling great for the wedding! As with all diets yu...

HI there, Well done! Remember when followed correctly will give an average of 14lbs a month - I bet you have two good weeks now! Also are you eating bars? If so knock them on the head for a few days.

be strong abbey, i had mine done last year consutant was really nice asked me to undress to show the tummy - he took one look and agreed to help! But stressed as NHS they would only do ONE proceedure ie not boobs as well. I had a tear or two as well. Good luck

hi would getting a fixed rate help you at all - one on a portable mortage, so that if you did up and sold quickly you wouldn't get hit with ERC?

water retention - how much are you drinking, are you eating the bars at all?

hi, have you tried alternating - hot sweet (sweeetners)coffee and cold water - this helps a bit...

hi steve, how are yoyu today? I have had a TERRIBLE weekend, so trying again today - as I feel so bloated. FAR too many carbs, just ridiculous scoffing no control at all. Heres hoping for a better day today.

hi Big H!! Steve you may be right we all lose at such different rates, only time will tell. And the fact that you dropped a stone thru illness - BUT silver lining thats loads gone in 2 weeks!! STW

opps - started back last thursday BUT was BAD over the weekend - so weight lost on thurs/fri was back on by Mon - but been great mon/tues and today so far!

JJ - wi is thursday - tomorrow! Chatting does distract you, just shows how often we eat when we are not actually hungry, water or a drink normally takes the edge off for me. Steve - 6lbs with no glyco stores is great - AND i bet you have a BIG week next week - are you feeling better now?

sorry meant they have know me at 10stone heavier...

Deffo stick together, I can gain and lose a stone in a week!! So I am aware i will be battling for life - BUT I did feel fab , and I feel OK now, but looked less wide 2stone less! My biggest problem was settling for the 11-7 everyone was saying how fab I looked I didn't need to lose more etc...

hi JJ, When I started last year I was over 20 stone! I got down to 11-7 by Novemeber (March-Novemebr) and have had a 2 stone gain this year, really just taking my eye of the carbs! So back on it now to get to 10ish - hopefully a touch lower! I am short house around 5-2! Good luck with your...

hi jj, neck the water, do you drink sparkling or still - i used to hate sparkling, bt like it now! 3 months in advance, gosh! Are you having a big church do - or a more private affair? I have always said I wanted to get married around christmas - sucker for all teh white lights! What made you...

Hey JJ Be strong think of how amzing you will feel in around 100 days !! So will you start looking in November for the dress or before? Have you taken your measurements yet? Its amazing how quickly the inches fall ... STWx

hi sweet, the savoury drink is like an oxo type thing, quite salty but a pleasent change! how are you today steve, what time do you get weighed - good luck. I have had 2 great days and feeling fine. STW

jj - a christmas wedding with all the soft lights =fantastic!! Hope to see some pictures do you have a size/weight that you would like to be by then? Is your dressmaker ready to make some adjustments or will you buy your dress nearer the time? Sweet Pea - some people lose quicker esp the first...

Good luck for tomorrow Steve, you will have done brill! Are you feeling better?? JJ -Mauritius - when do you get married? Are you out for xmas and new year?

can you treat yourself to an electric blender add some ice as well - they are scrummy like that!

looking good, that top you are wearing looks too big - I know that when I lost a lot of weight I still wore baggy clothes, be brave and try teh next size or 3 down you will be suprised how much slimmer they cna make you look! Well DONE!!

have you a holiday booked?

Hi Wez, some people find the bars can slow it down a touch - due to carb content they will hold water! So you need to drink more, try either extra litre of water or try the bar everyother day? Is this possible?

JJ- you are most welcome - no need to ask! You will easily do that if you stick to it! -19th dec is my birthday and I hope to be 3-4st down by then! We can do it!

hi guys. the bad breath/funy taste is deffo ketosis. if you drink more water JJ this should help get rid of the taste, a goodmouthwash will help - last time I did it I chewed SF chewing gum all the time, it did not trigger any cravings for me (though CD say that as it could they do not advise)...

you have lost nearly 1stone and 1/2 in 5 weeks THATS FAB!! To be honest unless you are male - most people on SS will loose a stone a month - I found it easy last time - was completely focused and not ONE piece of non CD passed my lips in 8months!! But I have had countless re-starts this year...

ditto mrs C - NO way can you GAIN weight, its just retention - how much water are you drinking? Are you having bars or just soups/liquid?

hi JJ, Just keep wrapped up, and hot drinks, water flavored with teh flavoring, have you tried the shakes hot? I found I was cold some days worse than others for most of my journey! (Sorry!)

Hi Sweet, Cold is deffo a sign of very low cal diet, the first time I did it for 8 months and I feel teh cold normally BUT boy was I cold!! Extra jumpers and socks!! Well done on week 5 - how much have you lost so far? I found a hot water with the flavoring in helped a bit - have you trie that?

HI there, Had a great day yesterday after wonky weekend - so feeling back to positive !! Hoping for another good day today WI is thursday so 2 more pure days and I am sure I will see a good loss. How are you feeling Steve?

HI Steve, How are you feeling? I had a wonky day yesterday, but back on track today - had a birthday over the weekend so that was a factor, BUT all good today, will get through and drink lots and hopefully flush out any damage - WI day is thursday for me so still a few days to get some...

hi there, good news on the tabs, hopefully thye will kick in soon and you will feel even better - struggled a bit today - but managing, will check in 2morrow.

Guess What....MAde it thru day one! Wayhey!! Well done to you as well Steve, how are you feeling today? See showing off now re a ticker.... I will try one later..... Have a good day - will check in later x

:)Tell the chatterbox you CAN have the chicken breast - BUT you are at this time CHOOSING not to - that used to help me. Kinda kidology - its not banned you can have it BUT.... Well done on the water level, I will try and do a bit more tomorrow usually aimed for 3-4 litres in the past. Lets keep...

HI Steve How has today been for you, its just gone 6pm, I have one more shake to look forward to later, 2 litres down, about 3 large cups of black coffee, don't say it too loud BUT I might just make it thru day one!!

are you having any bars? HOw much water are you drinking? What plan are you on? Have you measured yourself (if not please do so...)

Hi There, Do you normally have your packs at set times, always same flavors, always cold? I lost 10 stone on CD (back on it for the small regain and last bit!) and had a couple fo times when I had a zero loss, this is a good time to take measurements as I "bet my hat" that you will have had a...

Saz, No apologies needed!!! Your doing well, justa couple of stone to go, are you pleased with your progress? Well day one today, heres hoping I can make it to bedtime this time... Will check in later today...

Hi Saz, Not a boys only club, (unless I have had a sex change without realising !!) Wanna join? Steve it sounds like a busy time in France, well I also do not blame anyone other than myself I have been eating badly for around 2 months and can't seem to stop, I need to drop some pounds to find...

Great Steve, we can encourage eachother, shall we keep it on this thread? I think you should maybe 790 or 1000 whilst you are working that hard? Will you have any internet access whilst you are away? So is today day 3 for you? Are you weighing each day or once a week? I am a b***er for getting...

HI Guys, I was just reading Steve's thread (welcome back!) I lost loads on CD around 10 stone and ahve regained almost 3 stone, and I have kept trying SS BUT head does not seem to be there, not sure why but always seem to enjoy the banter that the guys have - probably due to working with so many...

Hi Sorry to hear you are having a rough time, could you follow a SLimFast plan until the doctors ahve sorted out your CD?

hi - does anyone have any news on Pompey - I hope she is well and conentrating on recovery, strange that we have not heard form her recently?

hi pompey, haven't heard from you in a while - how are you? Has your recovery gone well? STW xx

HI, If you can find a supplement which will not effect ketosis you should be fine, personally I didn't find anything like that made a difference. If it gets too bad you could always lose the last 30lbs on 790 - at this stage in the diet your weekly weight loss will not be much different - and...

hi many people who are on CD for a long length -over 3/4 months do suffer hairloss, its to do with your body giving your key areas the goodness, hair and nails are quite low on the list, it may seem that you are losing loads - BUT be assured it will grow back when you strat eating again - how...

good luck - remember to have some specfic examples in your mind as well - as actual examples rather than "i would do it like this..." so "let me tell you when I did this..." will always score well!GOOD LUCK!!

hi pompey glad u have the corset - its essential to keep the swelling down, I bet you never realised a shower could feel so good!! Where are your photos located?

hi, glad all went well - where are the pics? Hope you have a good recovery are you wearing support knickers, if youhave swelling in the TT area this will make a huge difference to you.

yep - i'd be up for it too - count me in - hallowen and Xmas would be good targets, how about one more before just to keep us focused for about 5 weeks - maybe an "end of summer target??!1" STW

Well .......... 2lbs down!!

thanks Son - here hoping the scales are kind - I have been SO good - and all red days aprt from yesterday.... thanks xx

Well after my green day yesterday - I showed a 2lb GAIN on my scales this morning - now i know I should not be weighing each day - BUT this morning I was only 1lb lighter than 8 days ago - so feeling a bit hacked off - Now I know all the bits, BUT I still feel a bit flat - or should that be FAT...

hi there I ahve just swopped over after losing a lot on Cd - but did gain about 24/28lbs - SW is slower and generally looks about 7-9lbs a month - so yes it is slower, BUT is does allow you to eat plenty and address unhealthy eating habits. Good luck

thanks for all your support I started mast MOnday on my scales now show a 3lb loss - BUT my offical weigh i is tomorrow night (when I weighed the same as I weighed Mon AM naked - SO - on their scales it may be less !) I so hope its 2lbs... at least. That CD ghost popped in this morning to say...

Hi all - well day 6 today and all is well - enjoying the sunshine - looking forward to seeing a loss (hopefully!!!) on mon/tues.

Hey DQ, All diets need time - I think we all need to find one that suits us best life-styles etc - Give slimming world some time I am sure it will work for us!! - I have posted on your other thread. Chin up!!!

hi and welcome - I have just re-started - day 4 today - password is picnic this week - good luck!!!

Hi, Good for you DQ, hopefully we help encourage each other - are you enjoying SW? Do you intend to bounce back to CD if and when you are off the tablets, I am SO hoping that I will be patient as I really feel that SW will help address my eating issues. Have a good day

hey dq, brekkie was loverly.. but lunch was really good too - chopped up crabsticks, cucumber and tomato, plenty of vinegar - all in one bowl - was delish!! DQ - u used to do cd? How have you found the mental side of this diet, ie the "slower" losses? Did it take you a while to adapt - or...

hi guYS, Well I went last nigt - kinda scarpered in and scarpered out - had my little girl with me, but planning to stay next week - When I have done SW before I really haven't stayed to many meetings (some of this due to anxiety issues) but definatley going to try next week- so day 3 today...

Hi Son ban You are doing fab - when I did SW last time - this was a nice treat - "ferreo rochers.." get some ryvita and crush with rolling pin - then add 1 teaspoon (or 2!) of chocolate spread (check it for syn vlaue) and mix togetehr then roll into little balls (well strange shapes!) then pop...

Thanks you guys, well day one nearly over and so far so good..... SonBan you have lost a lot of weight in a short time - well done!!!

Hi Guys, After losing a large amount on CD last year, I have toyed on and off with it since jan, I am now 2 stone heavier than my lightest weight - but still MASSIVELY lighter than when I began CD - but now the time has come for me to try a different approach. I have done SW many moons ago -...