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Thanks everyone will take your suggestions on board - and give them a try/

Hi, I have never really been a fan of mushrooms but it is used a lot in recipes etc., anyone the same and overcome it?

I love breakfast in the morning. I alternate sometimes have wholemeal toast scrambled eggs and baked beans or weetabix with mixed berries. I made the pancake with mixed berries at the weekend and it was lovely as a treat.

Gorgeous in both pics, you look amazing and cannot imagine where the other 30lbs is going to come from..... well done on such a great achievement

Brilliant - this is such an achievement !!

Well this week has been pretty tough tbh, I have moved from SS to SS+ having some protein in the evenings which helps. In my mind I keep thinking why can I not just eat normally but halve the portion sizes surely I would lose weight as I am eating half of what I used to... still not got the...

Actually I think you should say you are trying a new counsellor as you need more support than she was providing, you do not have to say more than that but I think you need to give feedback so she can learn and improve for her next clients, she might think she is giving enough support if you see...

Good luck and well done, stick with it, it is hard but I am sure will be worth it.

Thanks everyone, will be speaking to my CDC about maybe moving up to 810.

Hi, Thanks, I know all this and you are right. I think when this is a difficult diet anyway some support from your DR would have been nice. Also just discovered doing research that with PCOS as we are often insulin resistance we are programmed to crave carbs, which might explain a lot of...

So, I went to see the doctor today just to let them know I am doing this diet but also for support as I have PCOS and am borderline hypothyroid both of which mean your body just seem to create fat cells. Anyway, she was horrified that I am doing this diet and said obviously I am losing...

Brilliant loss - well done x

Well done on such a good loss and all your prep too..... I am looking forward to what week 2 will take off too x

You look brilliant well done x

Well done - a takeaway on a friday night is our ritual but not this week !! Well done on sticking with it x

You can do it - hang in there......

Thanks guys your support helps and means a lot x

I felt the same really tbh. It was day 6 and 7 before I felt better...... hang in there I have lost 9lbs this week it is worth it x

Thanks guys, in the words of the famous Bob the Builder - can we do it, yes we can x

Hi everyone, Have lost 9 1/2 lbs !!! Hooray, it seems to flucuate by around 4lbs up or down each day but I am happy with this loss and expect to be a stone lighter at the end of next week yippee........ good luck everyone with their WIs over the next few days x

Well, as the title says I have now completed my first week SS. I have found it tough and hard going at times and others easy. Going for my WI later but think I have lost between 11 and 14lbs - not sure but fingers crossed :D Will let you know how I get on. Also thinking of moving up to...

I am on Day 7 . Day 3 and 4 were TOUGH. But it does get easier. Hang in there.

I found day 5 pretty tough as well TBH, better yesterday and felt okay day which is day 7 - hang in there.

well done - 5lbs less than you were 5 days a go, thats a 1lb a day, keep it up

Wow - amazing and inspiring - I am on Day 6, hope I can get to day 100 too

Thanks everyone, feeling better today but still a bit tired. Hanging in there.

Dont be scared as you are taking the steps to stop getting that way and that is the most important thing - you are changing your life now and doing a good job so be strong.

Thanks Mel - yes, I have been keeping a journal every other day and that does help. Will think about why I am feel the way I feel as it happens but there is a rubbling there just not hunger pang if you know what I mean and it makes me think it is hunger although as I am well into ketosis it...

Hmmm okay will try some green tea tomorrow. Have worked quite late today so that helped to distract and just had my porridge at 10 which is my final sachet. I am not sure if it is even hunger or just an awareness that I have not ate for 5 days that makes me think I am hungry - not sure.

Hiya, As the post states I am definitely in ketosis but still feel hungry at times. Drinking lots though. I am also feeling knackered and tired. Any ideas? Thanks, Nicola

Hi, well done on getting back on track. I struggle with losing weight and have PCOS and am borderline underactive thyroid but not on medication for it yet. How did you find Cambridge in helping to lose weight in terms of averages, I struggle losing weight on anything else but Cambridge is tough

Good luck Laura - you can do it :-)

Well done for sticking with it, you did the right thing as you dont want to faint or get sick at work and this will keep you on track. Good luck today. I am on Day 5 and hanging in there.

I have PCOS as well and 7 stone to lose. I am doing the cambridge diet SS which is tough, but I find it very difficult losing weight on other diets and this does get the weight off - good luck whatever you decide.

Good luck - first few days are tough but I am now on Day 5 and it is getting a bit easier, drinking lots and keeping busy helps.

She sounds fantastic!! I do not really know mine yet but so far she has been good, and called on Day 3 to check in on me which was nice and supportive :-)

Good luck, the first step is making the decision to do it. I am on Day 5 and really determined

Sorry to hear you are going through all this stress and worry, cannot imagine how it must be but empathise. Stay strong for your daughter, sending you a big hug and will keep you both in my prayers.

Go for it - it is your year,I am on Day 5, the first few days are tough in capitals but stay focused and be strong, keep busy and drink lots of water. Good luck x

I really dont like the apple porridge. The original is much better, in fact might go get some now. Soups are okay vegetable and chicken not tried the others. Bars are the best though as I can break them up and have throughout the day.

So I know some are struggling and I include myself here and often we can wonder why are we doing this etc., This is what I am reminding myself of. This is about SELF-CARE. Looking after myself and my body and putting me 1st. If any of you have children, think about what you gave up when...

Good choice. I am doing okay. Day 4 am in ketosis but still get hungry sometimes and others not rather than constantly hungry. Was at the gym today doing some resistance training to help tone me up as I dont want to lose all the weight and just be flabby everywhere - thats the plan anyway...

I am not sure - these are carb burning exercises, I am doing resistance exercises to try and make sure I tone up as I lose weight but did not want to burn any more fat as the diet is doing that for me.

on SS+ you are allowed 4 cambridge packs a day and 200mls of skimmed milk. I am doing SS and adding in the milk as I need it with tea, but otherwise sticking to three packs. I am not sure what height you need to be for 4 packs a day I have not checked.

Oh bugger, if anything could you not get some from you CDC to tide you over til the next lot comes? Or only eat protein so you dont go out of ketosis.

I am drinking quite a few with skimmed milk which you are allowed on SS+. I only put a splash of milk in but it really is helping me to get through this.

I am day 3. Yesterday was a toughie I was starving all day, cups of tea and lots of water helped as well as an early night and keeping occupied. I was still hungry this morning but it has gotten a bit easier. Stick with it........

Well done - keep it up x

Good luck, I am on the morning of Day 3, hang in there.

Well done I am on Day 3 today, absolutely starving and have a headache but determined to get through it, the stick is pink but I dont think I am fully in ketosis as I am so hungry.

Well done that is a lovely surprise and one I look forward to :-)

Good luck - stick with it, I am on day 2 and can agree with the foggy feeling but it is starting to get a bit better.

Good luck, I started yesterday SS and it has not been as bad as I thought it would be. I have 96lbs to lose so quite a lot but feeling very determined, just hope I can keep it up. Good luck with tomorrow.

Good luck I am on Day 2 of SS, going well so far. Biggest thing is breaking the habit of reaching for food.

Well done Claire - you are doing brilliant x

Katie - well done on your journey you look brilliant what have your friends and family said about your weight loss how much support did you get?

Amazing weight loss - how has your body gone back into shape during this time are you exercising as well?

I think you get the same loss for both. I am doing SS but allowing myself splashes of milk (skimmed) with my tea as I cannot drink black tea. This moves it more into SS+ if I am really struggling I could have two eggs / omelette but I am going to try and use that as a last resort, so far on...

Good luck - this is the year of making it happen for all of us I believe, focus on what you want and go for it. I started SS yesterday, it has not been too bad, more about breaking habits and am also thinking about how I maintain which I think is going to be hard as well and require a real...

Good luck I started yesterday, it is breaking the mental habit of food. Also feeding my toddler is not easy as you put the food to your mouth to blow on it but I survived - I am determined to do this and will be on here a lot posting as I think that will help

Wow - well done hope you make and it and that you conceive as well

It has not been too bad. Being able to have cups of tea with skimmed milk helps break it up a bit. Really want to get through this and see myself at the other end, good luck tomorrow

Well I have started CD today on SS. I did this once a few years ago for just under 2 weeks, and lost over 16lbs. I remember stopping because I found it so hard not eating or chewing, but the new bars are definitely helping today. I have had the bar with some tea and spaced it out and that...

Hi there, I am starting on Saturday 1/1/11 - best day to start and kick of a new year and new me...... I have got to lose almost 7 stones which is a hell of a lot but I am feeling very positive I can do it, will be using this board for support and inspiration and also doing an online journal...

Amazing achievement - well done, keep it up.

Ok thanks for your help guys.

I guess I am concerned as in 32 years never had problems with gall stones or kidney stones so no not something I am prone to but is it something that this diet causes?

Looking for some advice please. When I am fully SS I find that my back in the kidney areas gets pretty sore, particluarly down the left hand side. I am drinking enough water as I always drink a minimum of 4 litres. Does anyone else get this and is it a known side-effect. Also, what are...

I am going to go on a sandals holiday - dont know if I will ever wear a bikini but maybe a tankini.

You might want to ease yourself gradually back into eating rather than going from SS to eating - but one of the CDC's should be able to advise you better

Brilliant - good luck.

Amazing achievement, truly inspiring - well done.

Well done on surviving the weekend and showing off your transformation.

You look great - well done !!

I and many of my friends do alternative therapies. Re HOPI Ear Candles, this does work in my opinion my mum a sceptic had this treatement done recently and it has helped her hearing tremendously. I also practice Reiki among other treatements and it helps me - but at the end of the day what...

Fantastic weight loss - well done, I am going to switch to 790 when my CDC gets back off holiday.

Fantasic achievement - 6 stone gone forevever. how much more have you got to lose or is that you done.

Hi Kaz, You look amazing, and must feel a lot better, thanks for posting, pics like this keep me going.

Hi, I think it is slightly unfair and rather harsh on Gilly Cute&Quirky, we are all different and have different experiences doing this diet. Gilly, we started at the same time and I have really struggled too, I travel a lot and was away this week and yes, it affected my energy doing SS, I...

Well done on packing them in SJ - I never started luckily !! Just had a shake and thought sod it, I am just going to make it up at the office, and if anyone asks questions I will just say it is part of the diet I am on - chicken and mushroom and it was yummy. Need to go now another meeting...

Fantastic weight loss - well done.

Thanks MissyMoo - that helps, I guess I just feel disappointed as I got through the really hard part last week on the diet, and now to a certain extent feel as though I need to reevaluate where I am going with it because of my lifestyle, I knew this week would be a test but it is better for me...

Hi Guys, Yes, this a great suggestion, I tried to get some from my CDC before I came down here but she didnt give me any - now I know I definitely need them, I might see if I can get them from her CDC if I am travelling again in the next couple of weeks. I am a global it consultant, so I...

Thanks Missymoo, that helps, I have been trying to fit it around me best, but sometimes I feel like I am not part of the group because I am not sticking to it rigidly, thanks for your support

Hi, I have been on a business trip and come out of ketosis!!! I am now doubting if I can successfully manage this diet with my lifestyle and basically what to do - any ideas, Should I just go back to SS is this healthy to keep going into and out of ketosis, any help greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Hi Guys, I know I can eat in moderation fine the last 10 days has proved that but for example. I travel frequently long-haul and short-haul on business. This week I have been in London for three days, in back to back meetings, by the time I can eat something it is a business dinner - no time...

Hi LIL - I guess what I am struggling with is a lot of things, no I dont get hungry but yes I definitely get bored, I am fine and can do it all day but in the evening to be honest I want to eat something, I also feel as though I should eat, it does not feel normal to me to completely remove food...

Good luck Chitty, I know how difficult this is - you can do it.

:party0038::party0038::party0038::party0038: Well Done Rachel - a fantastic lose, keep up the good work.

Hi If the stick goes pink would you still be in ketosis or could you be out of it - stupid question I know but I have had some garlic chicken and am now worried this will knock me out of ketosis but it was last night and the stick today was a strong pink colour - how long would it take to know?

Hi, Can someone please explain to me what the 790 plan and what is and is not allowed. I am thinking that I might switch to this from SS as I am finding SS hard. Thanks, Nicola

I didnt know that garlic can knock you out of ketosis - what else does?

Well done on your fantastic weight loss - keep up the good work and enjoy your holiday.

Wow you look amazing and have done fantastic - keep up the good work, how have you found doing the diet have you SS the whole time.

Congratulations Luke a major achievement you must be really pleased - well done and keep up the good work.

Hi Gilly, No idea regarding what to eat, but if it was me I would focus on only eating proteins, if it F&B you could probably get them to cook you a grilled steak or chicken breast with some vegs on the side - this is probably the best option. I am on day 8 of SS too and have when really...

Hi Kelly, You look great - thanks for setting me on the right track with CD and enjoy your holiday.

Giving you a (((((big hug))))) - let this go and take some time out for you

Thanks everyone for your really supportive comments they mean so much to me.

Hi All - My final weight loss for WK 1 is 10lbs so very pleased with that, although I have ate some food today, so we will see how that affects things tomorrow - but onwards and downwards!!!

Good luck - you can do it.

also is Garlic okay?

Also, tonight I am cooking my husband his fav and mine - a thai green curry with prawn and chicken!!! How will I resist, I also make the spicy prawn crackers with it. This is going to be a real test. Nightmare - my mum says let him fend for himself but I think I cant live like that for 6...

HI SJ - well done on your brilliant loss. I am struggling a bit now this afternoon well from 11am onwards, on a half-day at work and so far I've had some grilled chicken and some prawns!!!! That was a wake up call I need to pull myself back from the brink as I feel like I could quite easily...

Hi Hayley, Good luck with starting the diet I am on day 7 of SS - how much do you have to lose? Nicola

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Hi Everyone, Gorgeous day here where I am, sun is shining today is the start of my day 7 and feeling really positive. There is always a difference of between 2lbs in weight am / pm for me so I am going with the PM heavier weight would this be right? Will WI tonight to see my total loss over...

Hey Spanglyrainbow - sending you (((((big hugs))))) you can do it, get an early night if you are really struggling.

ok thanks Mini, think I'll get something tomorrow to help me along.

Hi Suzanne, Well done on starting, I started on Tuesday and have about the same to lose as you. Day 3 was pretty tough but beyond that I am finding this diet brilliant, the support network on here is fantastic so really use especially when you need to vent.

Hi - I might get something then as feel slightly constipated, it is difficult as not sure how to tell really in comparison to how I should feel on the diet - if you know what I mean?

Hi, I am not going as regular to the toilet for No 2s - any advice on this - is this normal on CD SS? Thanks

Good luck with the doctor and starting CD!!! You can do it.

Hi Possum. If you want it you can make it happen - remember you have the power.

Hi Becks, I started last Tuesday and am now on Day 6 of CD SS - cutting down carbs is a good idea, I got withdrawal from this, use the board for help and support it has really helped me this week.

Hannah, Try not to get too disheartned or to beat yourself up, release any guilt or anger you feel about coming off the wagon and visualise again where you want to get to - you can do this. K_O - the contour wrap lasts for a month guaranteed if you dont put weight on, you will keep it off...

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Try not to be too disheartened you have done really well so far and like Sophia-Jo said even if you dont lose this week you will lose a lot next week, just dont let this take you off course of where you want to be. Remember you have the power to get to where you want to be and you are in control.

Hi Guys, I got my first one done yesterday - I used my own pants and took a spare. I lost 8 1/2 inches all over, including 1 inch off my bum. I am doing another in 10 days then 10 days after that will follow up with every 6 weeks, this should help with tone of my skin and also the diet. I...

Hi, you look great - keep up the good work. Looking forward to posting pics when I have something to show.

you look great and well done for shedding so much so far!!

Hi - Just seen your video what a great idea and well done you for how far you have come, keep up the good work!!!

Well done Maz for getting back on track - you can do this just visualise being in your bikini in mexico.

Well done Linda, 3lbs is a great loss - you are doing great.

Hi, I have PCOS and have all the symptoms, so far only been on CD for 6 days but have noticed that I am not craving CARBS which is good, I think breaking this dependency will definitely help me going forward. Perhaps we should set up a PCOS thread on here?

Hi There, We started at the same time and I think we have had the same thoughts - e.g. is this diet not a bit extreme do I really have to do this etc., and what if after it all I put it straight back on. Here is where I have got to with it: Is it extreme = yes, but I have more than 80lbs...

Hi Verity, Well done on you fabulous weight loss - you can do it!!!

Hi All, Well this is Day 6 for me and I am feeling great today so far. Yesterday evening was pretty hard, I went to the cinema with my OH and it was late and had not had my third shake as we had been out all day anyway resisiting the popcorn etc., was v.difficult but I DID IT - just sat and...

Unbelievable !!! I bought mine on the internet - feel like going into Boots just to start a fight!!!! Who will they sell them to then surely there is some discrimination going on here if they have a policy for / against certain people.

Hi Lukiesgirl, I am sure this is just a temporary blip - dont let this blip shake you from your course you can do it.

Thanks guys, I am really pleased and motivated, although sitting here thinking about food so trying to focus on other things!!

Hi Gilly, I am on day 4 too and know how hard it is - yesterday was a nightmare, if you had to eat something you ate the right thing, I spoke to my CDC tonight about this and she said if you are really struggling go with what you would have on the AAM week - like a small portion of cooked...

Hi Guys, So I had my weigh in after 4 days on SS and I have lost 7 lbs - yipee. Think that some of this is down to the fact it was my TOTM when I got weighed last week but I am still really pleased, I have checked myself on my scales when I got home and there is a 1lb difference so she has...

Hi All - Good luck with getting through tonight - I have had my two shakes today and nearly 3 litres of water will have another one of both later. Seeing my CDC later tonight to get a two week supply - also to say not too impressed with the support - she hasnt called me once is this normal...

You are joking !!!! This is the best news I've had since I started the diet - peppermint tea is my favourite. Thanks for letting us know.

Hi Sam, Look at how well you have done, please dont get disheartened I know it is really easy to do, just imagine how it will feel walking into the shops and picking something up that you know will fit you easily - you can do this and you have done so well already. Nicola

Oh good grief tomorrow is the worst day!!! I dont think I could top Day 3 - how am I going to handle it - can anyone else please confirm is Day 5 the worst :cry:

Brilliant - I am so proud of you a great achievement!!!

Hi Sophia-Jo Sorry I dont have an answer for you as I am just on Day 4 but know how gutted you must be working so hard - hopefully someone with more information will be on soon. Dont get too downhearted look at how far you have come and know that you are going to get to goal.

I am really focusing on one day at a time but like you thinking would some grilled prawns be that bad!!! not so little L - I got told by CDC not to drink peppermint tea as it might stop ketosis did you get the okay for that as I love peppermint tea and it would really help me get through this.

well done NinaBabes keep up the good work!!!

I can relate about what to chew something and know that it is not good but better than eating something at the end of the day. My jaws yesterday were killing me and I think it is with not eating, not sure if anyone else has had that? Keep going guys together we can get though this and get...

Good luck you can do it and I sympathise my husband is struggling with the fact that his life is changing too e.g. no more eating out together etc which was a big part of our life together - think I will treat him too tonight by getting him some food from M&S. Enjoy your break.

Hi Ugly Betty, although I am sure you are gorgeous!! I am now on to Day 4 -, I found that Days 1-2 were okay and by Day 3 I was in ketosis but day 3 was definitely the hardest I thought I was going to go insane really, so I had a blip but I am over it, keeping busy helps so much so I am...

Hi There All, Yes, Day 4 for me today as well !!! WE SURVIVED DAY 3 YIPEE :clap:. Today I am feeling much more positive and just booked myself a universal contour wrap for tomorrow!! - looking forward to that it was either that or a massage and opted for that as I really want to nourish my...

Yippee - I am booked in tomorrow for the universal contour wrap, 3 sessions are £125 which I think is pretty good, apparently it is best to get one down each week for 3 weeks and then have 4-6 week top up sessions. I think that this will be good as it will help with toning my skin and also...

Hi Fuzzy, Well done on how far you have got - start visualising seeing yourself getting past this point - see the scales in your mind going to the weight you want 1lb by 1lb. You can do it. Nicola

Since starting on Tuesday I have done 4 litres per day, total so far 12 litres. Nicola

Hi Want2BThin, Repeat after me - I forgive myself and release any guilt I have about ordering takeout - also I release any anger and forgive my mum - let it all go you dont need to carry this with you. You are doing well, this is just a blip - remember you have the power and the control -...

Hi Judy, I am reading a book - Losing the Pounds of Pain - which deals with emotional hunger issues, I do alternative healing including angel therapy and was taught by the author it throws up some interesting questions about why we put on weight in the first place and why if we are reaching a...

After a bit of a nightmare day yesterday (Day 3) I feel really back on track today, seeing my CDC tonight, who I am not too impressed with - she has not contacted me at all since I started is this normal??? Surely if the first week is the hardest they should contact you? Have a good day everyone.

Thanks guys for all your responses these have really helped!! I got an early night last night and that has helped me get out of the Day 3 Nightmare Zone!!! I was so positive up to yesterday my positive attitude has come back full force today - yipee so bring it on. I have also noticed I am...

Oh thank you thank you thank you for your brilliant messages of support they have really helped!!! Mike = I will read your story you are already inspiring your photos are amazing Not so little L = yes lets keep each other on the right track!!! We can do it, this is the hard part as everyone...

Hi all, I am now fully in ketosis and struggling on Day 3 - I am really not dealing with the fact that I will never eat food again!!!! Well not for ages and it feels like forever, I dont think I can or want to do this, yes I want to be slim but there must be alternatives. For example I am in...

Hi, Once you are in ketosis why dont you just eat non carb foods would this not still keep you in ketosis and burning off fat? Thanks for letting me know, Nicola

Keep going princess and being positive - you can do it. Nicola

Keep positive - visualise yourself working there and know that nothing is out of your reach, you can do it.

Morning everyone, This is my 3 day and I am finally into ketosis - what should I expect with it? My mouth tastes funny and my stomach feels weird - anything else to look out for? Nicola

Hi Princess, Just tested and it is a dark pink so yes in ketosis, yipee. What does it all mean!!! Cant wait to see some results, I definitely dont feel as bloated, my stomach feels weird not sure what that is all about.

Hi Well done Princess - you are doing really well, Day 3 for me and I've not tested yet but it is definitely getting darker, had my first shake and onto the water. Good luck today.

Hi David, I am on day 3 too - well done for sticking with it, I am drinking lots of water too and finding that is helping me. I thought the dark purple meant you were in ketosis? One of the others should be able to help but I would like to know too. Good luck today.

Hi Everyone, So Day 3 has started and I am just finishing my strawberry shake, not hungry but definitely feeling as though I should be eating something which is weird - it is a strange feeling. Last night I felt really strange and went for a lie down, body tingling etc., it passed after...

Hi, I am now in Day 3 of SS and have a weird horrible taste in my mouth - any ideas, I used some mouth wash today which helped briefly but it is coming back, dont want to get bad breath. Thanks, Nicola

Hi, Please count me in for this challenge. Thanks, Nicola

Keeping the whole family in my prayers and affirming that all will be well with the surgery.

You are doing really well, dont worry what people think when you are out and not eating, think about how you will feel when this is all over. Keep up the good work.

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Good luck on your day 2 - I am finishing mine off today, just drinking my last soup (spicy tomato not to sure about it wont get it again). Had nearly 4 litres of water, did that yesterday too do pee an awful lot but not up during the night. Like you I was really clear headed last night and...

well done - cant wait til I am 3 weeks from goal. Looking forward to seeing the pics.

Good luck Sharon, I am sure you will have lost loads - cant wait to hear how you get on.

Thanks guys, and I'll definitely post a pic, was starting to go stir crazy in the house wanting to eat so just got back from a clear my head session down at the beach, about to have my third pack. Sending you all lots of love and support in completing another day of your diets today however...

Thanks guys for the info and support. I am going to try the universal contour wrap once a month, think I will book my first one next weekend as a treat for mid-way through the first month. I am not too worried if it happens and expect it a wee bit as I had a child too and have the overhang...

I hope I lose a lot - lol, because I am sticking to, I started having random thoughts like if I smell food will that stop me going into ketosis - lol insane. It is really hard as I just want to get to the point of next week when I am waying myself to find out what I have lost!!! An added...

Nessa, You look fantastic - keep up the good work. Nicola

Here is hoping !!!! I keep focusing on what everyone say's that the first few days are the hardest so put all my energy into resisting resisting etc., keeping busy has helped too., it might be a different story come the weekend but I am just going to make sure I keep busy

So today is Day 2 of SS for me and I am really proud of myself.:clap: t Havent broken the diet - nor am I going to - my willpower feels really strong, do miss eating but want to be thin more. My son started school today which was emotional and family were down so had to go to the bakers and...

Hi, This is an amazing link - so inspiring for me on my first day sitting here at 9.20pm having had 3 packs and 4 litres of water. Cant wait until my photos are up there too.

Hi there, I am on my first day today too - so far so good, have been very hungry at times and some random thoughts about food but nothing too hard - certainly not the way it is on WW where because you are eating it makes you want to eat more of the things you like and justify it by having less...

I am now at 3.03pm of my first day on SS and am absolutely starving - but positive that I am going to get through this as so many of you have. Every time I feel a hunger pang I drink some water, this is the longest I have ever gone without proper food without being asleep :) Water Water...

Okay, so what I have done is gone to Lakeland and bought a hand blender that comes with a a 800ml cup thing which will be good for when travelling etc., as well. The soup that I had made up I drank half of as it was cold and I couldnt heat it anyway. That will need to do me until I get home...

Okay thanks Jackie - will do that, it is 11.19 now and I am starting to feel hungry and need to pee!! Highly motivated - half the day of the first day is nearly gone so it cant be that bad - bring on the ketosis. :)

okay, what I have decided to do is to go and buy one of the ready made slimfast shakes - using the principle that this is pretty similar to a CD shake. I will know for tomorrow that I need to bring in the sachet and make it up, so will need to try and get a hand blender.

Oh Gosh - what am I going to do then!!! If I cant reheat it, it is in the fridge at work, where do you get these Tetra Packs? Are you allowed them in your first week. I am going to get a portable whisk though - will try and get today. I cant work out how the vitamins etc., would...

Hi, Just keep repeating to yourself this is not your issue it is their issue, there will be loads of changes coming up for you as you reach your goal, if anything this is showing their own insecurities in so much as having to keep you in a categorised box rather than seeing you as someone who...

Hi everyone, I started SS for the first time this morning with a Strawberry milkshake which on first try made me gag but I drank it slower and it was fine. Have my bottle of water sitting right beside me :tear_drop: and am feeling pretty positive. One thing though I have pre-made the soup...

Hi Guys, I am new to this board and about to start SS on Friday. I have 84lbs to lose which will get me to 10st 10lbs - eeek. While I could feel daunted at this I dont a big reason for that is the inspiration I get reading your posts, seeing how far you have all come and are continuing to -...

Thanks guys for your responses, much appreciated. Yes, I agree getting the weight off is more important but I am mildly freaked out at the prospect of loose skin but know that this should not put me off. I am feeling really motivated I think that I will use a body firming cream on a daily...

Hi, I am new to this forum and about to start SS CD - I have 6 stones 10lbs to lose - phew a lot but I am hoping I can do it I have not dieted for years and have PCOS but really need to get a grip as I have been putting on a stone every year for the last six years and it will continue unless...

Hi, I have my first meeting with my counsellor on Friday - very excited but also nervous, she sounded really nice on the phone. I have lots to lose (see ticker) but feel motivated, I think forums like this are great to help support each other, at the end of the day we all have a lot to lose...