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again, it's the media giving women unrealistic expectations. It's going the same way for men too these days

you've got to get it checked out, it's just not worth the risk!

i remember thinking and dreaming about food an awful lot when on the diet..

i reckon you'd lost at least 2 stone, probably more in 7 weeks

the weight losses keep you going initially, then it becomes habit, you start fitting into old clothes and people start noticing...

chicken shish kebabs should be fine, it is planned grilled chicken and salad. avoid the sauces though, especially garlic

i stayed with black coffee, but used skimmed milk in tea. I wouldn't give it up completely, milk is so good for you in other ways

my view is you will have some friends who may prefer you to be fat, as a status thing! However, most of your friends will care about you, so if you think they are supportive, it could be genuine. Bear in mind, when I first heard of this diet, I thought it couldn't possibly be healthy, but then...

when I lost weight, I went on a beach holiday, and absolutely loved being slim and on the beach. Best motivater in the world for me!

that's good, it's so motivating isn't it. and by the time you hit a week when the weight loss feels low, your clothes and measurements will motivate you instead

how about if you have 2 starter portions of chicken tikka with an extra salad, very filling, and very healthy

I use Jamie's books a lot, he does quite a lot of healthy stuff, like fish and veg in roasting dishes, if you want, just cut down the amount of olive oil he uses and you'll be fine

ketostix are a complete waste in my mind. If you're sticking to it religiously, you will be in ketosis and you will lose weight..

i would go onto 810 and try really hard to learn how to manage, look at it as a rehearsal of when you're completely off the diet and living like a slim person..

good luck on whatever you decide, I came off the CD when I had a BMI of 27.5 and lost the rest through maintenance

chicken, plain, no skin with a bit of salad. and that's if you really have to eat...

i personally just did lots of walking when I was on CD, because my counseller told me that the body is under enough stress already without vigorous exercise. It didn't seem to effect my weight loss, and as part of maintaining my weight since, I go to the gym 4x 1hour sessions a week, doing...

sparkling water....

hi, i just used tetras for when I was at work, far more discreet and I just kept them in the fridge in a carrier bag. If i was working but not in the office, I would freeze it the night before and by the time lunchtime arrived, it would have defrosted and still be cold

you haven't messed up totally.... you'll still be in ketosis, but do follow it to the letter now, it is so worth it!

8lb is amazing..

that's a great loss..

hi i lost weight once on the Cambridge diet, put most of it back on over more than a year and then lost it again,. This was several months ago and I've maintained, so it can be done, as long as you learn from your mistakes

the Jam,A town called malice is a really good one

i find drinking ice cold water if you don't want it is really difficult, therefore, do drink room temperature water, it goes down so much easier

It's a great diet, but really don't think it's for everyone, so do your research thoroughly.

after I'd lost my weight on cambridge, I completely cut out refined sugar, so that;s anything with sugar in, and that has worked for me. I also avoid white bread, white rice and white pasta. I no longer seem to get cravings for them either

that's a great loss, well done

i never really suffered when on a vlcd with the cold, one of the lucky ones I guess!

if you have a blip, you just have to carry straight on, and not keep on eating and say "I'll start again on Monday". That's the thinking that made and kept me overweight! So just jump straight back onto SS!

IT IS a fantastic smell, but at the end of the day, it is a lump of fat, and that is how you need to think about it to succeed. You're not depriving yourself, you're choosing not to eat it

that's how I looked at it. Those first few days of hunger, headache and bad breath made me think, why on earth would I want to go through it again, so stuck to it religiously!

that is really an incredible amount. well done you!

just more water I'm afraid......

going back to your question of time to eat, I followed a normal pattern, so had packs at roughly breakfast, lunch and tea time

hi, when I lost over 3.5 stone on CD, I would have weeks of 3 pounds followed by weeks of 5 or 6. You shouldn't feel down, wait until you've done a month and look at the average

it's a great feeling getting to target. It took me 2 attempts to "get" it, but have been under target for several months now, and i can say with confidence i'll never go back !

i never knew that about the 10 months, that's interesting!

one of my big regrets was not taking photos before and during, I was so uncomfortable I would do anything to have avoided having my photot taken! Your weight loss is great, v. inspiring

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my reason was my age, I was in my mid thirties and wanted to look nearer to 30 than 40!

You'll find the site really helpful. When I last nearly 4 stone on Cambridge, I used to come on and just read, it was so motivating!

when I lost weight through Cambridge, my partner did it at the same time, but came off after a week. As he hated it so much, he actually brought me down with him, but I stuck it out. It's hard enough already without somebody doing a diet that perhaps, ultimately isn;t right for them

I've never heard of this. wouldn't recommend it personally

i also struggle to have my last meal of the day, and feel slightly sick. The tip to drink the water at room temperature is a really good one too

chicken soup is fine, mushroom is my personal favourite, only one I strongly don't recommend is the broccoli and cheese. Does anybody actually like that one???

that sounds lovely (not the sardines bit though!)

just don't touch the broccoli and cheese soup!

i know what you mean though. You keep reading that men lose more weight, you see some huge numbers and then get disappointed. However, it's the longer term picture, so yes,you have a good loss. Chris