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Oh girlies, I haven't been on here for ages and I'm so sorry!!!! I've been continuing on my journey and am now only 5 lbs from my target. I'm wearing size 12 jeans which would have been unheard of last summer. This year I am really looking forward to packing my suitcase for my summer holiday...

Hi, I too am waiting for my telephone interview to start my training. So excited, I just want to help lots of others too x

You look like a different person, even in your face you look so different. Fab well done Hun xx

Can I chip in too .... I read on here somewhere about people having 100% weeks or 100% days and how they beat themselves up if they weren't 100% all the time. The answer given was that if you have eaten the wrong foods don't think of it as having blown it, just think "OK so I'm not 100% AT...

Hi, me again. I haven't been on here lately either ..... still plodding along. I hope Spangles is having a fab time xx

Hugs .... can't really say anything else xxx

What's the definition of a crunchy bar or a chewy bar? I always thought of them as the same! Must say I love all of them and I adore the mousse mix, that is my evening treat and seems very filling .....

Wow, Wow, Wow .... again. Spangles your figure is fab, you must be so proud. xxx

Wow !!! x

We didn't get snow either .... bit of a let down really as they had a couple of inches about 5 miles north of here. Guess there has to be a cut off somewhere but my sledge will have to gather dust for a bit longer LOL x

Not heard of that one, does it do the same type of thing? And Spangles, I guess the fine lines are because the 'filling' has gone from our faces but hey ho, a lower BMI far out weighs it doesn't it. x

Spangles just want to say re: the eye bags/lines etc. have you heard or tried "Eyesentials" from Ideal World .... brilliant stuff, quite expensive but worth every penny. You put a tiny amound over the skin which you want 'un-lined/un-puffed' and as it drys it tightens the skin. My eye-bags are...

Might need to get yourselves some 'SNOW' shoes today LOL !!!!

You are all so funny and have really made me smile .... the only thing I would say though, is I don't get the "shoe thing" for me it's handbags, hundreds of them which I also sell - so there are literally bags stashed everywhere in my house!!! x

Hi, can I join too please? Challenge start weight: 174lbs Goal target: 154lbs BMI 25 Might go to 147lbs depending on how I look, saggy skin etc.!!

Hi again, more stunning photos, you are looking lovely! Ps. My daughter loves your phone case LOL xx

Hi Spangles, fab photos you look brilliant! I must get my sister to take some up-to-date ones of me as my before pics are really yeuck! As for poo - I use Laxido - a sachet of powder from the Drs and two of them at night sort me out and by the morning I go. Also I noticed it was very black...

Wills - that shows you have willpower to avoid a BurgerKing!!! Just gatecrashing your post to say that I lost 4 stone before Christmas in 9 weeks so it is dooable if you stay focused and motivated. Good luck to you all on here - the feeling of losing is brilliant! You also have everyones...

Oh sorry, just realised I was looking at your goal BMI and not your actual .... well you are very near, not much more to lose now. I see light at the end of both our tunnels!!! LOL

I've got one of those "slider" things. You kneel on the floor and push it out with your arms. It's supposed to strengthen your bingo wings and your abs. Have had it in the cupboard, unopened, for 10 years .... this could finally be the time it sees daylight! It wasn't expensive and I can do...

I've had the negatives but so many people have also said they wouldn't have the will power to live on shakes and soups and actually stick at it. Now people can see a difference they realise just how it makes me feel to be a healthier weight and what it really means to me. Also, I would say...

Ps. I am officially now only "OVERWEIGHT" and not "OBESE" How cool is that!

Hurrah - no the chicken didn't hurt LOL as I lost 6 lbs whoop whoop again. Am now doing SS+ until the weekend and then stepping up to 810 as my CDC says I must need the extra protein as I've been so hungry. You are soooooo close to your target now - how fab, bet you feel heaps better I know I...

Struggling today to stay away from the fridge - gave in and ate some chicken and a bar yesterday (day 6) get weighed on Thursday 12th so will see if it's had any effect. I have done heaps more walking this week, not planned particularly but because I can and because I am actually enjoying it...

How have you got on on your first day? Hope it wasn't too bad, stick with it, you will get amazing results xx

Hi Katie, brilliant loss you must feel like it was all worth it - forget the blip - a new week awaits! My weigh-in is Thursday and I have given-in to two bars this week already ..... I just feel sooooo hungry, wether coming off the plan over Christmas has screwed up my stomach and it's now...

And you too - the first week is the hardest but it does definately get easier, let us know how you get on! x

I've never fainted but feel light headed a lot. Take care Spangles, hope the bruise is not too bad, get some arnica on it! Hugs xx

I didn't have any problems at all. I take thyroxine daily so HAD to have the signature. My Dr. was so pleased I was tackling the issue of losing weight and said in the long run I would be saving the NHS thousands by not needing treatment in the future from being obese. Shame some Dr's are...

Hi, can I gatecrash this post. Just want to say that I'm on day 5 again after coming off the plan over Christmas. It hasn't been too bad getting back into ketosis this time but stick with it. The losses I had in the run up to Christmas were amazing and the difference I feel is FAB, it comes...

Happy New Year to everyone, hope you all had a lovely Christmas and holiday time? It was a bit mad in my house with two girls running around with all their new goodies but most of the food has gone now and I've been back on the plan for 5 days. I did end up eating over Christmas which worked...

True, where does it all come from, sure half of it must be water that's clinging on ..... and poo! Happy New Year - let us know how you get on! x

I'm just going to add to the 'poo chain' My Dr prescribed me 'Laxido' for constipation. I get my prescriptions free as I take thyroid medication so she said I might as well get them for nothing as I'm doing such a good thing for my health (her words - but hey, I'm not arguing!). Anyway, if I...

Hi Spangles, just reading all the comments. Amazing how each of us has dealt with this so differently. You say you've been fed-up and not eating, well I was fed-up and eating! I've been off plan since Thursday and today re-start. I haven't had my tetra yet, saving it for when Mum-in-Law has...

Hob Nobs ..... oh YUM. I'm looking forward to things like that, at the moment I just "SMELL" things that hubby and the girls eat, weird I know but it gets me through. On SS+ this week so have been having chicken, cabbage and sprouts. Amazing how tasty cabbage and sprouts are!!!! Have a good...

oooh they sound lush, I am going to google them and have a peek, might be just what is needed - ie. a bit of difference but obviously I'm still keeping to my plan + seeing my CDC after new year!

And I'll be popping over here to check out you too! Take care xx

Well yesterday I ended up doing SS+ again, prawn salad which was nice but there was about 40g of prawns left over which I HAD to eat or they would have gone off!!! Today I've just had a shake and plan on a soup and bar later. I've been so strong, why am I cracking up now, is it because I know...

Hi again!!! I saw your last post on the CD pages and thought I'd drop you a line on here to say CONGRATULATIONS ... you are truly inspirational with those lovely photos and I'm so pleased that you have got where you want to be. I'm still plodding but target is within sight at last ... such a...

Hey Spangles, have you heard that Cambridge are bringing out their own meals after Christmas? I haven't read your whole post but saw you mentioning some meals further back - who are they made by and where do you get them? I'm finding it really hard adding a meal daily and not going over my...

Oh Hell, today's been awful. I really am not very good with this SS+ or 810 counting the calories and weighing and measuring. I'd rather just have 3 packs a day - less hassle - obviously why I was overweight in the first place as 3 packs is easy and having to plan takes time! I even asked my...

Mollydog - 2 stone - 4lb lost - 1 stone 10lb to go myrtlemoo - 3 stone - 24 lb gone - 18 lbs to go loubie84 - 3 stone - lost 10lb - 2 stone 4lb to go Majella -1.5 stone size 10 jeans Andju - 3 stone... lost 15lbs-- 1st 13lbs to go earthangel - 3stone goolian - 3 stone 3lbs lost 2st11lbs to go...

Hey, keep going you're doing so well. Oh how I wish I was going to be 30 next year and had done this 14 years ago!!! It is certainly life-changing and I can't wipe the smile off my face ....

I love the red spotty one with the life belt. You look so natural in front of the camera! xx

I'm glad I found this post as when I got weighed yesterday my CDC advised me to do SS+ until Chrismas Eve and then 810 for a week, then back to SS for the new year. Food, food, food, that was my thought and I straight away had an 810 meal yesterday and two smaller ones today!!!! I know what...

Thanks Hun and you are doing so well too. Mind you, my CDC said I could go up to SS+ but today and yesterday I've ended up doing 810 both days. I've decided tomorrow I will go back to my shakes or soups and then SS+ again on Sunday when I can have some roast chicken. I don't want to get too...

Another 6lbs off this week .... exactly 4 stone, this is the best EVER Christmas present I could have given to myself! Also, got into size 14 jeans today AND I am now officially lighter than my sister - never before achieved!

Wow Saphire, you've lost soooo much, how brilliant. And, your bmi is almost below the magical 25. Oh how I long to be in size 12 jeans, hopefully I will be in a couple of months. Our local BonMarche has a 30% off day on Tuesday and I'm going to try and get a couple of size 14's as my 16's...

Had to tighten my belt by another notch today ..... oh the excitement of little things. And, my PJ trousers have been taken in by 3" as they fell down last night!!! Just been up to town for the Christmas lights switch on which was rather a let down, went for a black coffee (how exciting - NOT)...

Yeah thought i'd do my own, then thought I might just wait + get a nice suprise in January!!!!!

Lara that's rather sad about your CDC and if it was me I'd have felt fed-up too. Motivation is really important and mine is def providing what I need. She makes me laugh as she looks at me and smiles saying " I can't stop grinning at you because you look so different - like another person"...

Well it's obviously working as you've got almost 2 stone off in 7 weeks which is brilliant. What was wrong with your CDC was she not supportive? Mine is excellent and very knowledgeable a really nice lady. I did think I'd get her a little gift for Christmas - guess chocolates are out though!!!!

Not sure about that one, there are some even bigger achievements. We are all doing so brilliantly, look at you 6lbs to target, you must be so chuffed. Which plan are you on now? x

Hi Lara, thanks for your comments, yes it is rather dropping off me - but I like this VERY much!!! Lost another 5lbs this week. Total now 3st 8lbs (50lbs all together - WOW). I am just so amazed at my sticking power but to be honest when it comes off like this - it is no hardship at all...

Hurah, into the 13 stones now and have lost another 4 lbs this week. Roll on Christmas !!!

Two more people asked if I lost weight today ..... It's starting to show and I'm being more confident in telling them how I've lost it too!!!

Natasha brilliant first loss, it really spurs you on when it's a whopping amount like that. I've lost almost 3 stone and can see such a difference not only in my clothes but in how I feel generally. I'm so much more energetic and buzz around doing all sorts of things that used to be such an...

Have been reading your post with interest as I wondered how each of us would fare once we start eating again and if how you have got on is anything to go by then it sounds very positive! It will be a nice thought that over the summer holidays next year, if I have a few blips when away, I can...

Ooooooh, teetering on the edge of 3 stone, I lost 4 lbs today taking me to 2 stone 13 lbs :( I so wanted to have the 3 stone under my belt but, I am very very happy to have lost this amount in only 6 weeks :) Next week should be a double whammy if I lose 4 lbs as it will also take me into...

Hi again Fallen, you must be feeling a lot better having lost 13lbs already? I'm still plodding and I know you've seen my rants on here about how I feel losing the weight. At last people are starting to notice and I've only been doing this for 5 weeks. It is hard at the start and although I...

Hi again, I was so grumpy at the weekend! I might even move my weigh-in day to a Monday as Thursday seems so long to wait in the week! I had two bars on Saturday and one shake, naughty I know but I was craving the biscuit tin and decided another bar would be better than the damage I could have...

No Spangles it doesn't make you a bad person, it did cross my mind to just leave it but the floor was so sticky I thought the washing would have been the same .... so I did it x

I think it must be Saturdays that make me grumpy as here I am one week later and really going for it. I lost it with my daughter when she opened the lemonade and it sprayed all over the washing (which is now back in the machine). I could screem .... :(

Brilliant Mishie, we are exactly the same now!! Can't wait for next week, it would be brilliant to get to 3 stone. I've got so many outgrown clothes that I'm borrowing a manequin this weekend to take some pics and put them on e-bay. This is a real turning point for me as I have never outgrown...

Thanks .... I can't stop smiling!!! :):):):)

Another 6lbs off today so only 12lbs to go to my Christmas target ... might have to review it, the way I'm going. Think I've finally found my MoJo as far as losing weight goes ... and it certainly does go with me at the moment!! Good luck to everyone this week for their weigh-ins xxx

Mollydog - 2 stone - 4lb lost - 1 stone 10lb to go myrtlemoo - 3 stone - 24 lb gone - 18 lbs to go loubie84 - 3 stone - lost 10lb - 2 stone 4lb to go Majella -1.5 stone size 10 jeans Andju - 3 stone... lost 15lbs-- 1st 13lbs to go earthangel - 3stone goolian - 3 stone 3lbs lost 2st11lbs to go...

I really hope I can be good. If I do 810 for the week I'm hoping that won't be too much of a temptation to start on anything else & I've told the family I'll have the chocolates for my birthday in August !!!

Hello again, Lost 6lbs this week so that's 2 stone 9lbs. Can really feel the difference now in so many ways. I'm loads more energetic and little things like getting out of the arm chair and bath, are far easier than when I started. Had another person comment today on my loss so it onwards...

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Hi Fallen, it's my weigh-in tomorrow morning and I hope I've lost again. Don't see why I won't as I've been 100% this week. I will post on here again tomorrow (in my diary Let this be it) and let you know. Also, you asked about my size and today I cleared out a load of blouses and tops that...

TODAY WAS MY DAY! Two people have asked the golden question "have you lost weight" I've been on cloud 9. Also, went clothes shopping yesterday and .... drum roll, got into size 16 jeans - whoop whoop And, agree to the bra comment Spangles, mine look so much perkier now LOL but it makes me...

Yes hoping the new radio will work on Friday when I take Meg out! I walked her today with my sister and we went up the footpaths around the back of Denmead, the village we both grew up in. It was lovely as we get to have a good chat when she comes too - not that it happens very often as she is...

Well I've offically done 37 days and have 36 left to go to Christmas Whoop Whoop - half way there!!! Still plan to have my 810 week over Christmas - Candlewix I love cooking now too - take away that fact that I have to eat it and I'm quite happy and a lot more organised in the kitchen - very...

Mishie that's brilliant too, I can't wait to get into a 16. And keep plodding Kira, you'll get there soon. On another positive, I've gone down a bra size too. I put one of my old ones on this weekend as I only have one 'new size' and it was in the wash. Anyway, in my old one the cup was so...

.... and today when I borrowed the dog my radio packed up so I was even more grumpy!! LOL xx

I've just watched it from your link Spangles - Isn't it sweet, so lovely. I just wonder what he'd bought them! Perhaps that will be the next episode, like coffee and BT adverts LOL

Mollydog - 2 stone - 4lb lost - 1 stone 10lb to go myrtlemoo - 3 stone - 24 lb gone - 18 lbs to go loubie84 - 3 stone - lost 10lb - 2 stone 4lb to go Majella -1.5 stone size 10 jeans Andju - 3 stone... lost 15lbs-- 1st 13lbs to go earthangel - 3stone goolian - 3 stone 3lbs lost 2st11lbs to go...

I'd better not have them then as I'm on SS but I'll stick to the coke zero - ta for the info x

I'm also working towards the title of 'Domestic Goddess' LOL x

So do none of these have citric acid in them then? If you are drinking them and still losing weight I guess not?

Whoooo .... think a can of Coke Zero is calling me now! Loooovely!!! Ps. Had the chocolate shake tonight for my tea with a spoon of coffee in it - yum - another nice change!

BRILLIANT !!!! You must feel fab - so pleased for you, hugs xxx

Spangles - I've just looked at your photos - AMAZING!!!!! You have changed so much and I agree on the comments about your face and waist, they have really changed! I must put some pics of me on here, I was looking at some taken in August when I was camping - OMG how awful did I look. And...

Yes Good Luck xx Might change my weigh-in day to a Monday as Thursday seems sooooo long away after the weekend!

I feel fine today but yesterday was awful. I just get really short tempered with everyone and everything that gets in my way! I am so happy that I've lost weight and thought that would make me really cheerful .... guess I will have to get some coping tactics for the next time. Ps. I would...

Thanks for that, I must just treat myself and see how I get on. I never realised there was citric acid in the others but that makes a lot of sense - it's amazing what you can find out on here! Thanks again x

What is the difference between Coke Zero and say Pepsi Max or Diet Coke? They are all low calorie coca-cola - are we allowed any? I bought a box of Coke Zero today - 16 cans in Asda for £4 and thought it could be a treat but if we are not allowed it I will be quite dissapointed. Can...

Oh thank you, that makes real sense and yes I didn't go an devour a whole tin of biscuits, instead got on with my Christmas cards!!! LOL This could be the first year I get them out before last posting date haha

I agree, I would also go. How lovely that he's planned all this for you, a really nice suprise and if you eat protein and get back on the plan tomorrow hopefully you won't have a blip. Even if you do though, it's only one week. Enjoy yourself - as they say in the advert .... "You're worth it"...

Does anyone else feel grumpy on this plan? I'm on SS and on day 33 - which today feels like day 133!! I've been 100% I'm just so snappy with my daughters and I'm being so childish, stamping my feet, slamming doors and feeling really angry about the smallest thing. Why? I'd love to hear if...

Yes, I've just said to my hubby that when I go on my Christmas shopping trip on 3rd December they should fit me perfectly - wow, can't believe an 18 .... seemed impossible a month ago and feels so fab!

When is your weigh-in, do you think you will get your goal this week? Good luck xx

Yes enjoy your night out, what are you celebrating? Me, I'm going to have a bubbly bath with my book .... lovely LOL x

Well today I tried on a pair of 18 jeans (bearing in mind that I used to wear size 24) and I could do them up! So, I think my friends must be blind because there is a huge difference between an 18 and 24 and I feel sooooo much better having lost it. Mind you, some people would say i'd lost it...

Only a pound to go - you look brilliant. How tall are you? x

Good luck loveloveyy, get the first week under your belt and you will be fine, hope it all goes ok xx

I must get thinking about what I can treat myself to. I do have a pedicure about every 6 weeks but that's because I can't reach my toe nails to do them myself because of my huge flabby tummy! I'd love finger nails, I keep biting mine and the skin around them, nasty habit - grrrr x

Ok, sorry to sound thick .... but what is the 30 day shred??? Guessing it's a fitness DVD or class from the way you are all aching? Ta for your replies to my stupid question!

Mishie, we have about the same to lose (well almost) keep me posted as to how you are getting on, you must be so excited to be getting closer to your wedding! xx

I did have the coffee in the cappucino and it was very scrummy - if you like Costa, give it a go, ok it's not the same but it's a nice coffee hit! Right, well I weighed this morning with my CDC and I've lost 4lbs this week taking my total to 31 lbs in a month - roll on next week - Yahoo! Now...

Keep eating those bats and you'll soon be slimmer! haha x

Hi again, I've totally gone off the soups and porridges and only have bars and shakes and the tetras which are a real godsend when I am out. I'm struggling to drink all my water though, I now have the orange which helps but I probably only drink about 2.5 maybe 3ltrs a day whereas some of you...

What is it with garlic??? The smell is divine and having just cooked a garlic kiev for my hubby my whole house now smells of the stuff. Hey ho, I've just had a capucinno shake with extra coffee as suggested by someone on this forum - it was lovely. Oh well, back to the water, still got a...

Ps. Cambridge is much better than Prozac, that's what I told my doctor who was so excited that I'd lost 2 stone, says she's thinking of doing it herself now!!!

Ooooh I might try that one tonight, cappucino with extra coffee, sounds lush!!!! I get weighed in the morning so I'll update this tomorrow, hope I lose, don't feel like I will but really hope I do!!

Bonkers, you are definitely not alone on here, there are hundreds of friends waiting to help you on your journey. I hope you are getting on OK, just think by Christmas you will have achieved so much, stick with it and the weight will fall off. xxx

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I only manage a 2ltr bottle of fizzy water and 3 or 4 large cups of "somthing hot" Redbush or the vegetable drink. I don't think I go over 3ltrs but my CDC says I drink enough. Tonight I'm trying to finish my 2ltrs though as I was out all day and have hardly drunk which is know is very very...

Fab loss, I hope I can match that on Thursday. Hope the ultrasound goes Ok, fingers crossed xx

Hi Spangles, how did the weigh-in go? Hope you got on ok Honey xx

Not sure what my secret is - I keep plodding on, drinking my shakes and eating my bars. I guess each day is a new challenge and now I've got into it I'm just used to it. Went to IKEA today with my sister and had a bottle of sparkling water whilst she tucked into a 99p breakfast - looked yum but...

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That's what i've done, got the before pics and the 2 stone loss pics and there is a difference. Also, because it's winter we are all wrapped up in so many layers, roll on summer and then they will notice!!! Either that or they'd better go to Specsavers tehe!

Bored - what can I do next? Is anyone else bored .... I guess because I'm not having to think about food all the time and it isn't taking up my whole day I now have plenty of time on my hands!!!! Just wondering what all you other lovely people out there are doing to fill your time ... or am I...

Loving it .... can't believe how quickly it's falling off but just want/need someone to notice now to make me really happy and feel like I'm getting somewhere. Good luck tomorrow x

LOL!!! Was it good though, which fireworks did you end up at? We went down to Southsea to family and let heaps off ... really good night and I sat there with my tetra!!

Perhaps people are just not happy for "us" because they are unhappy with themselves! Also, was talking to a friend last night who's lost 7stone 2lb with weight watchers (taken her ages - over a year .... boring!!!) anyway, she said it took ages for people to notice and a lot of her friends...

Brilliant, have you tried a size 16 yet?! I tried some tops on in Asda yesterday and could see a difference, I was a 24/26 and got into a 22 but it was still a bit tight. Everyone says they can see it in my face as well, strange where it goes from first.

Jayellekay 36/63 27 days to go! Rkmriddell 37/73 Jembo 46/92 Enlightenme2 26/75 Posterofagirl 2/60 spangles 94/197 Fairy Mary 19/63 Surindermaan 8/21 Setas 2/35 Alderney 26/74 - 49 days to go! Yeah into the 40's LOL Shanny 2/30 Rolly82 - 12/45 Carnivalhot - 2/30

Good Luck x

Well when you eventually get there, enjoy it! Ps. Hope there's no traffic jams LOL x

How much longer before your official weight-in day, stick to it 100% and you should be ok? I hope so xx

Oh well that's good someone has noticed. I also wonder how I'm going to explain 'how' I've lost the weight because there is so much negativity about VLCD's and people who haven't done it don't understand. I think I will just say I've been dieting without actually giving a start date or any...

Here Here!!! well good luck for your start tomorrow, hope it goes ok - I've got into it now and all the hunger pangs, achey legs and headaches have gone. Keep me posted as to how you are getting on x

43 - so this has got to be the very last time I lose weight, my body is complaining and it needs to be fitter!!!

I did lose weight, another 5lbs which I was really pleased with and this was dispite having a bar every day. This week my CDC didn't have enough bars :( so I have extra tetras and lots of shakes, especially Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla - YUM my favourites!

Yeah, looking at your weight you are about the same as me. What plan are you doing? I'm on SS. My Mum keeps calling me skinny which is getting a bit boring as I'm certainly NOT skinny yet .... just give me another 5 months! I think she feels like she's got to keep commenting because she...

Hi KurlyK8, I agree with Jamie Oliver etc. being banned but if they did that there'd be nothing on the telly! LOL How have you been getting on? I'm also doing SS and I think I should be drinking more water. Got the orange powder this week which is rather lovely! Everyone one on here is doing...

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Too Much!! Ha Ha Seriously about 6 stone ... am I asking to much then for people to notice it already? Guess I will just have to keep plodding on. x

Oh ok ... still lots for me to learn. Green veg is fine though isn't it, I have read the next stage but I think maybe I'd better not think about it until I need it!

I've got a toothbrush, paste and mouthwash in my bag too - glad I'm not the only one - thought I was a bit mad LOL x

When has your weight loss been noticed for the first time? I have lost 27lbs and thought by now people might be saying "have you lost weight" but they aren't and I'm a bit dissapointed I must say! Only people who know I'm following this plan are amazed at what I've lost and say they can see a...

OMG 19lbs PinkPoppy brill, and Jaymi you lost the same as me in week one 12lbs. I love this diet, I don't have to think about what I'm going to eat and even though I am cooking for the family that has become easier over the past few weeks and I actually enjoy the cooking now. I'm so much more...

I've stayed off my scales for 16 days now ..... it's like an addiction!

Hi everyone, how many carbs are you allowed per 100g roughly? Guessing that's how you work it out per 100g? Does anyone know? I'm still on SS but am thinking for when I go up to the next stage. TJ did you do your quorn mince with pepper and was it nice? I also agree s+m are a must ... I will...

Just had to say that I've started having the BATS and the orange one is just like a Frys Chocolate Cream .... if you add a bit of imagination! I think that is my favourite BAT of them all LOL x

Now I really can't wait .... it all sounds toooo lovely!!!!

I was hoping to go to Nando's in a few weeks when my cousin is over from Guernsey so to hear that you think it is ok is very good news!!!!!!

Thanks Illa and so are you .... not too far to get to your goal now either, are you still losing if you are pregnant? Just curious x

Had another weigh-in this morning, it is sort of my week 3 but as I was away over half term my weigh-ins got a bit moved around ..... Anyway, day 23 and I have lost a total of 27lbs. How can this be happening?! I have never stuck to a diet for more than a couple of weeks and I have certainly...

Fingers Crossed, let us all know how you get on x

My dreams of food have now stopped! And I'm quite enjoying cooking for the family as I know I'm not eating so I can do them anything they want and it won't effect my weight. My fridge + cupboards are looking quite healthy too - no more naughty purchases like cookies for me! Shopping bill has...

Well I keep thinking of you when I feel like I want to eat something and your bit at the bottom saying "First 12 wks complete: no cheats, blips or breaks. Total: 49.5lbs/3.5 stone" I just hope and pray that I can keep on going .... only 54 days to go until Christmas Eve when I start my 810...

Hi again, I've tried the cranberry bar and tonight the orange one which was a bit like a Fry's Orange Cream (with a bit of imagination!!!). I love the Tetras and keep one in the car and one in my bag just incase I need them. Will be interesting to see on Thursday at my weigh-in if I've lost...

Don't you just love people like that!!!! That's why I've not told many people, not sure how I'm going to deal with their negativity .... I have Dr's approval and she is very keen on me doing this so it shouldn't matter, but I know people will dissaprove. x

Hi Lauren, I think dress 2, it looks stunning! The weather here was pretty awful today, did you do the run in it?

Jayellekay 31/63 32 days to go! Rkmriddell 33/73 Jembo 41/92 Enlightenme2 16/75 Posterofagirl 2/60 spangles 85/84 + 5/7 Fairy Mary 19/63 Surindermaan 2/21 Setas 2/35 Alderney 20/74 - 54 days to go! Shanny 2/30

Hi, I'm on week 3 and this week I've gone onto milkshakes and bars. I've given up on soups and porridge as I love to have something sweet and feel like it's a treat when I have a milkshake. I've also got 6 tetras for when i'm out as I keep one in my handbag. This is my first week being able...

Well another brilliant week, I am so amazed at my willpower on this diet!!! It's been almost 1.5 weeks since my last weigh-in and I've lost another 10lbs, so in 2.5 weeks I've lost 22lbs. I am feeling so much better already, clothes are starting to fit more comfortably and my legs don't hurt...

Jayellekay 26/63 37 days to go! Rkmriddell 27/73 Jembo 39/92 Enlightenme2 16/75 Posterofagirl 2/60 spangles 84/84 + 1/7 Fairy Mary 19/63 Surindermaan 2/21 Setas 2/35 Alderney 16/74 - 58 days to go! Shanny 2/30

Lots of good comments on here to think about. Spangles - you have done brilliantly over your 12 weeks and it really inspires me, I must ask you though, do you get rummbly tummies and crave food when you see what your family are eating or you are cooking for them? I have stuck to this 100%...

That was brave Majorca, how much did you gain and did you find it hard to go back to the plan, are you SS or SS+? Sorry, loads of questions!!!

Chicken, tuna, cottage cheese and green veg or salad, it's all listed in your booklet. Ok so it's not full Christmas dinner but the way I feel at the moment it will be luxury and something to look forward to LOL. Might change my mind in a few weeks having been 100% so far.

Hi, I am planning to do an 810 week so I can eat something over Christmas. I don't want to go mad as everyone says it is so hard to get back on the plan once you come off it so I am not having alcohol just my food. I have also decided not to go out on my works Christmas party (told them my...

Well mine seems to have gone completely now and i'm sleeping fine again. Still feel a bit dozy in the evenings but am going to bed mostly at the normal time. Craving food like a mad thing though but am still 100% and have tried on some clothes that were too small a few weeks ago and they are...

Jayellekay 22/63 41days to go! Rkmriddell 24/73 Jembo 35/92 Enlightenme2 12/75 Posterofagirl 2/60 spangles 81/84 - 3 days to go. Fairy Mary 19/63 Surindermaan 12/35 Setas 2/35 Alderney 11/77

Hi everyone, please can I join too? I am on day 11 (started on 11th October). I am following SS for 11 weeks as that allows me an 810 week over Christmas so it will be 11/77 or 65 days to go and I can eat something!!!! Oh how I am looking forward to chicken, tuna and even cottage cheese! LOL x

I too am struggling this week. It is my day 11 so I am not far into this diet yet but I too believed it would be getting easier by now and I don't feel that it is. Everywhere you look there are adverts or cooking programmes, I just hope I don't fall off the wagon and be tempted by them. I am...

Have you spoken to your cdc? Just wondering if she could come up with anything? Failing that maybe a trip to the DR. If it's like mine it's agony although I slept again right through last night .... very vivid dream about ice lollies but that's another story!

Brilliant, we are level pegging!!!!!

Brilliant loss LouLou and SlimmerBambini how can a CDC tell you what you must lose, surley it is up to your body how much you lose and we all do it at different rates. I think this is horrid for her to make you feel so bad, it could have put you off totally, grrrrrrr!!!! Good on you for keeping...

Hope it goes ok tonight. I lost 12 today at my first weigh in and am really chuffed so hope you feel the same. We are all dying to hear how you get on, I shall be checking here later to see what you've done! Good luck xx

Thank you KatieBoo, you have done brilliantly too, 9 lbs in 4 days think what that would be in a week. Blimey, we will be so different by Christmas. Hope you have another good week, are you still getting the hunger pangs?

Hi Kerrypants, I asked my counsellor today and don' t think I really got a proper answer so I am booked to see the DR on 3rd November (first appt available!!). She said I could have tonic water if it was cramp but it isn't it's just real aching heavy legs. I questioned if it was lack of salt as...

WOW!! 12 lbs lost in my first week, how fab!:) Why am I still feeling so hungry though? I thought once I was in ketosis my hunger pangs would go. Some people say that food doesn't bother them and they never feel hungry. I am drinking my water before you ask, it does help to a degree but I am...

Will do - think of me at stupid o'clock!!! Also I wonder if I have enough salt as before I used to have it with everything, big time and suddenly I'm not having it and what little I do get is being washed away with all the water i'm drinking!!!

Hi MrsFatBum, I am so glad someone else feels the same as I do!!! I thought it was just me. I have done a bit more digging since my original post and it's all to do with low-carbing and the muscles letting the fat go and also the amount of water we all drink. I will talk to my CDC as I said...

Why can't people just be happy for you? I guess she is very jealous by how well you have done - I don't know how I would cope in that type of situation as I've only just started. Guess I will gain the willpower the more I lose. Good on you for not being swayed - I admire you!! x

Thanks Astar, it must be soooo nice only having 20 lbs to go, you can see light at the end of the tunnel now eh? I'll let you know how I get on, it's my first weigh-in tomorrow and I can't wait to see how I've done. I have between 6 and 7 stone to lose all together, not sure of my exact amount...

Is there anything we can do for our aching legs? I am on day 6 and it's waking me up about 3am every morning. It's very painful and uncomfortable. I will mention it to my CDC when I see her tomorrow but wondered if there was any suppliment, potassium, calcium etc that we are lacking and can...

Fab weight losses, hope I will have such a great loss by the time I am at week 7, only just started so a bit to go!

WOW!!! You seem like a different person to the one who posted originally ..... YES WE CAN DO IT xx

Hi Lou, I'm only on day 5 but am loving the "not having to worry about how my diet will fit in with the family meals" bit. They have their meal and I make my shake or soup. (oops didn't know you couldn't have salt and the chicken soup tasted much better with a dash!). I spent months trying to...

I think I will just have to keep my fingers crossed !!! And yes, I would definitely prefer being a healthy BMI with a few wobbly bits. It will be brilliant to walk into a shop and buy something because I actually like it and feel happy rather than buy it because it fits ..... I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Hello again everyone. You are all so inspiring, look at your losses and the length of time you have all stuck to this plan. My goal is to get within a healthy BMI by my holiday next summer which I know is well within reach. I am now on day 5 and sooo hungry!! I have had over 2 litres of...

Thanks to everyone for their support and welcome. I am enjoying most of the products, even the porridge but not keen on the soups I've tried so far! Tonight I'm feeling soooo tired and very hungry so having an earlyish night. I will write again tomorrow! Sweet dreams x x

........ and I'm in Waterlooville! x

Finally after months of trying to decide if this is the way to go, I have today seen my new Cambridge Plan Lady and bought all my shakes. One of each and a couple of extras, got to try everything and see what I do and don't like. I've even been brave and bought the porridge - I have heard good...

Hi, please can anyone confirm that it is OK to drink Redbush with Earl Gray? I have searched the site and find that Redbush on its own is OK and I can't see that Earl Gray would be any different as it's not sweetened or contains lemon etc. Just need clarification that i'm not harming my diet...

Thanks for your reply Spangles, Yes my skin would definately look better not stuffed with fat! I just notice under my arms for example that they are very wobbly at the moment and my tummy is floppy. Mind you having had 2 children that probably doesnt help! Well, I won't let it put me off as...

Well being new to all this, I didn't think to ask that! But now I also have a friend visiting in a two weeks time and I've decided I will enjoy my food when she's here and start with a clear run up to Christmas after she's gone. Am looking forward to this extra energy LOL x

Hi Everyone, please can someone put my mind at rest? I have about 7 stone to lose and am worried about where all the extra skin goes when you lose the fat. Does the body cope and it becomes tighter naturally? I am worried because I am 43 and have been large all my life so my skin has been...

You are an inspiration! I am starting CD on 11th October and I can't wait. I had originally hoped to start on Tuesday this week but as I take thyroxine I have to get my Doctors signature. The next appointment is 2 weeks away so I have had to delay my start date - gutted as I want to get going...

Wow, you look like a totally different person, I think the hair colour also changes you completely. You are certainly inspiration for me who is just about to start and needs to lose about 7 stone - well done xx

Well Done - I've lost 11 lbs so far and hope I can join you at the stone next week!!:)

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I quizzed my consultant today when I went for my 2nd weigh-in and have lost another 2lbs. Amazing!! I've also bought a little calorie book to keep in my bag and I like the idea that I read somewhere on the forum about making your own book with calorie values in for...

Hi, Can anyone help me? I've been following the green book from my Rosemary Conley class and will start the red one on Wednesday. So far I've lost 9 lbs and can't believe how easy it has been! But, what happens after the month is up? Do you get given another book or are you on your own to...