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Thanks. That sounds sensible. I'll look at refeed plan too. When I did CD a few years back it was 6 weeks. Well done on your losses. That's brilliant!!

Hi, I'm interested in doing this diet. I need to lose 3 stone and am favouring the idea of simplifying things by not including food. The only thing is I'm going away for a week at the end of may and don't want to be dieting or re feeding whilst away. What would be the best way of going about it...

A stone by xmas seems really slow. I know I'm inpatient that's why I liked CD for the quick results. What's the average loss in the 1st week?

Hi, I've been doing CD for a while and have lost 2 stone and have got 2 stone to go. I'm desperately missing food to the point where I keep messing with CD and am at a complete standstill. Wondering whether to try slimfast as it would allow me a meal and some snacks! How long would it take me to...

Hi, I've just started ww after being on CD. I know everyone's different but at 5 4" and 12 st can anyone approximate how long it'll take me to get to 9st 7lbs? I know losses are slower on ww but what would be a reasonable expectation?

God springador I could have written your post. I've been too ashamed of myself to admit how much I'm struggling and failing this time round. Like you I'm trying to think of ways I can get going again and keep up the momentum. I really think it's an individual thing. Maybe a higher plan would be...

It may not be as bad as you think. Drink loads of water and get back on track asap. And the most important thing is to put it behind you psychologically so that you can move forward. Well done for doing 5 days - you've proved to yourself you can do it!! Good luck

That should be Msjmc! Sorry

Good luck mrs jmc!

Have you tried going out and staying out before the time when temptation strikes? I found this really helpful in the early days when I was struggling. When you get a few days in you'll find it so much easier because you'll feel better and the weight will be dropping off you. Thats the biggest...

Thanks. I'll check it out then! Will have to try some damage limitation in the meantime!

Hi, wondering if any counsellors can advise me - i lost several stone last year on CD and stuck rigidly to the diet. However, have regained about a stone and a half and want to do CD again. Only thing is I've recently torn several ligaments in my knee and chipped the bone and have got to wear a...

Thanks so much for your replies. It's great to know there's success outside of CD. I don't blame the diet I blame myself for not nipping it in the bud when I gained a few pounds and then what do you know it's a stone! Anyway I've been out this afternoon and bought my supplies of SF and will...

I lost 3 stone on CD last year and have gained 1 1/2 of it back and am in a state of panic about it. I can't afford to do CD again and was wondering about doing SF. I've got to do something different before I gain the whole 3 stone back. Has anyone lost a stone and a half and how long did it...

Can anyone help? I had breast surgery 4 weeks ago and want to start back on SS. As I'm eating terrible anyway it's noy as if I'm getting my nutrients anyway. I figure I'd be getting more on CD. Any advice?

Thanks. Just something I was pondering as I wanted to be eating as normally as possible with only 3lbs to go and am still worrying about gaining glycogen weight

So would it take up to the 1500 plan to refill completely?

Does anyone know about this query? Pleeeese!!

Does anyone know during which part of the plans one's glycogen has re filled? i.e. if carbs were eaten there wouldn't be a dis proportionate weight gain?

It's only one or two days so I'm going to eat whatever I want. I'm in this for the long haul so I intend to enjoy xmas and part of that for me is the yummy food. I know I'd be miserable if I couldn't plan in a few treats!

Forgot to say this is my 4th week of 790

I'm confused!! I'm at my BMI 25 and want to lose another stone. My CDC advised me to do 790 and move up to 1000 next week. In my book it says 790 is for BMI of 25 or more (i.e. no mention of 25 plus a stone as I've read on here). Can anyone unconfuse me!?

Sounds like I should be on 1000 then. How much have you been losing on 790?

Can someone tell me whether this is correct or not? I'm so scared of going to 1000 because I'm convinced I'll gain weight but if I have to move up at this point I will.

Thanks. I just looked on the cd site and it says 790 is suitable for people above BMI 25. It doesn't mention plus a stone. Maybe that's why my cdc is confused?

What'll happen now then if I go to 1000?

No she said do one more week at 790 then go to 1000. I'm worried I'll start gaining on 1000. How does that work then i.e. that I haven't got enough bodyfat to maintain 790? Yes I'm on one bar a day which is the same as I've done since week 3

It feels like it and that's why I'm wondering if it's worth all the deprivation for 2 lbs a week! It's the first time I've faltered and I'm fed up of being unable to have a social life!

Anyone else having similar experience on 790? Or any cdc's got any advice for or against stopping and just eating low cal diet?

I'm only 3 lbs from BMI 25 but about 20 lbs heavier than I used to be. I want to lose another stone to be comfortable with myself. I'm wondering whether to stop CD and just do a ww type eating plan because at least then I can eat without being so restricted

I'm into my 3rd week of 790 and feeling really deflated because my weight loss has slowed down so much. I've lost 2 lbs for 2 weeks then stayed the same. What am I doing wrong? I'm sticking to it rigidly, drinking 3+ litres of water a day etc. Wondering if this is normal with a stone to go to...

Thanks. Am glugging away today!!

yes I am but there have been a couple of days when I've had about 2 litres instead of my usual 4 litres of water. would that make a difference?

I'm at the end of my 2nd week of 790 and haven't lost anything this week and only 2 lbs last week. I'm feeling really despondent about it because I'm worried that my weight loss has completely slowed down. I'm currently 18lbs from goal. Any advice gratefully received!!

What sort of things have you all been making? Is it ok to substitute the milk for yoghurt and if so what's the quantity?

That's reassuring. Have you got far to go to goal?

Hi everyone, I'm after sme reassurance or tips about doing 790. I'm really worried that I won't lose or that it'll drop to 1 lb a week and I'll lose motivation. I'm also worried that the temptation will be all too much for me. Basically I'm just generally worried about it all. I've got about 1-1...

I thought that drinking it cold sped up the metabolism because the body has to heat up the water until someone said the opposite!

Does anyone know if water is better taken cold or lukewarm? I read on another forum that drinking water from the fridge as I have been doing slows the metabolism.

Thanks. I'll get glugging!

My CDC told me to drink 2 1/4 litres. Is that not enough?

Should I have posted this somewhere else? Still finding my way around the site and am a bit confused!

Hi, I'm on day 12 and have to say I'm really struggling the past couple of days with hunger and general fatigue. I'm SO tempted to eat but am more determined than ever not to. I've been drinking between 2 and 3 litres of water which I thought was enough. Is it possible I should be having more...

Hi I'm new too. On day 6 and going strong but still quite obsessed with food! Cooking for my kids is torture. I'm really constipated despite drinking loads. Any tips?