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Boulion cubes and stock and the like is out because of the salt content - but I can't see why this would do you much harm as obviously you know exactly what's gone in it. Not obviously useful for now but CWP do do a stock style drink - which name is escaping me that is on plan and could be used...

4lbs these last two weeks! Melissa85 - 45lbs -9lb (36lb to go) Mia - 33lbs = -1lb (32lb to go) Berry - 48lbs Mrs Dodd - 42lbs = -9.5lbs (32.5lb to go) Smurfy85 - 38lbs -2lb (36lb to go) Emmapetty - 42lbs CraftyLittleRat - 35 lbs -6lbs, 0lbs, -1lb, -4lbs (25 to go!) jubly - 35lbs -17lbs (18 lbs...

Hi! I am underactive I suppose. I was told 9 months ago by an endocrinologist specialist to stop taking my tablets, had blood tests and think I need to be back on them. I find out in 2 weeks time (when I next see a doctor!) I've managed to loose 4 stone in 6 months. Sole Source till Christmas...

Only a lb off for me this week! Now onto step 2 - but no weigh in for 2 weeks. Melissa85 - 45lbs -9lb (36lb to go) Mia - 33lbs = -1lb (32lb to go) Berry - 48lbs Mrs Dodd - 42lbs = -9.5lbs (32.5lb to go) Smurfy85 - 38lbs -2lb (36lb to go) Emmapetty - 42lbs CraftyLittleRat - 35 lbs -6lbs, 0lbs...

A pound off for me this week. I ended up weighing in at my ladies own house (She uses her Mum's conservatory most of the time) so the floor was different. My scales said 2lbs but I'm not too worried. Today is my first day of step 2! Sort of kind of anyway. We went out to Bath for the day. I...

Hey Mrs Dodd - it's awful when it's really not worth it isn't it. I don't mind the odd cheat if it's for something that's really good and worth it. I had a home made cupcake my boss made today. AMAZING and worth every single bite. Sounds like the Pizza really wasn't worth it. What step are you...

It is so hard to get back into when you have an off day. That and slow-ish losses are wearing me down too. 4 stone in 6 months is fantastic - and I would not have got it any other way but when you read about people doing it in half the time it does make you think and grumble! Never mind lol...

Awesome job!

Hope everyone is still here - just quiet. I had a really bad week last week and I'm PMSing like crazy. Easter being around the corner isn't helping as chocolate seems to be getting EVERYWHERE. I stayed the same last week, which although I knew I'd not been great was a bit disappointing. I'm...

Stayed the same this week :( Melissa85 - 45lbs -9lb (36lb to go) Mia - 33lbs = -1lb (32lb to go) Berry - 48lbs Mrs Dodd - 42lbs = -5lbs (37lb to go) Smurfy85 - 38lbs -2lb (36lb to go) Emmapetty - 42lbs CraftyLittleRat - 35 lbs -6lbs, 0lbs, (29 to go!) jubly - 35lbs -17lbs (18 lbs go)...

Citric Acid can also kick some people out of ketosis - most flavoured waters and squashes have citric acid in it.

Hey Slimmerjb4u! The losses differences between Sole Source and Sole Source plus are minimal - so if I'm having a really hard day I had a SS+ meal to get me through. I've moved onto Sole Source + properly now and it's not affected my losses at all but nice to just have something to nibble on...

Looking amazing skinny lady! Can't wait to see them in a few months time!

Thanks guys for your help. Weighed in today after 2 weeks and had a loss of 6lbs. 4 of those were from this week (weighed at home so can compare!) Consultant thinks I maybe sent my body into a panic with exercising and not enough calories and it's taken a few weeks tor right it and recognize...

6 lbs off over the last 2 weeks! Melissa85 - 45lbs -9lb (36lb to go) Mia - 33lbs = -1lb (32lb to go) Berry - 48lbs Mrs Dodd - 42lbs = -5lbs (37lb to go) Smurfy85 - 38lbs -2lb (36lb to go) Emmapetty - 42lbs CraftyLittleRat - 35 lbs -6lbs, (29 to go!) jubly - 35lbs -13lbs (23 lbs go)...

Hey all - hope your little boy is feeling better Mrs Dodd - I'm going to go have a mooch at your photos in a second - bet they're inspirational! Well done Melissa - hope you have a wonderful holiday! 2lbs is fantastic for a 4 day week. I saw my lady again today after a 2 week break and I've...

Hi all, Started in October at 18 stone 6 and I'm now at 14 stone 11. I still have at least 3 stone if not more to loose and I'm on SS+ at the moment. Ever since Christmas my loss has slowed down. I'm managing 2lbs a week at the moment. Started the Gym in January and loved it. Started doing a...

Keep going - there aren't many of us who haven't slipped at least once!

I told EVERYONE apart from my parents (wanted to surprise them as they live away) and my In-Laws (have always been funny with me and previous other diets). I knew I needed the accountability and helped with people not offering me sweets and cake at work. Surprisingly everyone has been incredibly...

Mine are also below! -15 in my first month. Started at 18 stone 6 and now weight 14 stone 11.

Fab news melissa! No official weigh in for me this week but I was 14 stone 10 on my scales this morning meaning I've lost 50lbs overall! (3 stone 8) getting close to that 4 stone mark. Still loosing 2lbs a week, still dithering about going up an exercising more. Hope you're all having a good...

Weigh in day for me today - how are the rest of you doing? 4lbs over the last two weeks. Looking back you can say I've been nothing but consistent. It's a bit depressing only 2lbs a week, but got to remember there's no way I would get even that on Slimming World, calorie counting or Weight...

You can do it Melissa! I bought some new jeans today! 2 pairs in a size 16. One pair fit me now, though tight and obviously stretchy denim; the second pair (that I didn't try on!) should hopefully fit me in about 1/2 a stone to a stones time. They're not too far off, but my problems not my hips...

Hi Guys! I'm joining in as well. Going to go for 2.5 stone. My parents are visiting late May bank holiday so this is really close to that date too! Melissa85 - 45lbs Mia - 30lbs Berry - 48lbs Mrs Dodd - 42lbs Smurfy85 - 38lbs Emmapetty - 42lbs CraftyLittleRat - 35 lbs

Thanks Mrs Dodd! Eventually got a tunic top from BHS (size 16!) which I'll pair with some leggings and heels. I still don't like shopping; before I'd buy something that "would do" knowing that I'd be unhappy in it anyway but now I can be a bit more picky things I thought I'd like and would suit...

Another event is the way to go. I've found my motivation really lacking since Christmas, which was the first time I'd seen my mum in 6 months, and managed to loose 2.5 stone for that from October. Then lost a bit sort of piddling about with the plan since then. BUT! They come down again on May...

Hi all! 2lbs loss this week. Been advised to knock the gym on the head for 2 weeks (which is the next time I'll see my consultant and see if it will make a difference) Got to admit I'm a bit upset by the thought of not going, I actually really enjoy it. Just an experiment for 2 weeks and then...

Exactly Mrs Dodd! I know I've found my mojo back this week for the first time since Christmas because I've had a gain. I think if I'd lost I could so easily say, well I'm still loosing and cheating! Just not worth it.

Thanks Tiggemma - I'm very very slow, and have felt great with it so far. If I'm struggling on a week I'm going to repeat it. Going to have a few 100% on food weeks and see, if I'm not getting the losses I would prefer I'll experiment with less exercise and see how that goes. Just hate to give...

Can anyone advise if this is too much? I've started a couch to 5k jogging program. You start with walking for so long, slow jog for 15 seconds, walk for 60 seconds and repeat and work up the jogging intervals. I'm REALLY enjoying it but am worried that it's too much exercise? I normally do it 2...

Thanks all for the kind words <3 1 lb on this week. I'll take it. I've dropped the bars for 2 weeks now as well - I have a few in case I get really really desperate but I'm going to force myself well into ketosis by this time next week. I've relegated the weighing scales to the spare room as...

Hi all Well done on the losses! I had a lovely weekend away, ate lots but got it all out of my system - really ready and raring to go when I came back! Was in the door for 1/2 an hour, picked up one of the pet rats and though - she feels funny and a bit cold was cuddling her and petting her to...

4lb! Well done Mya - what a fantastic weigh in. You're going to look stunning at your little one's birthday AND at your cousins wedding too! I lost 2lbs this week which was enough to get me my 3 stone trophy! I'm over the moon! I've been advised to move permanently onto SS+ to give myself a...

Hi all! SS+ is going well. I feel like I'm eating so much! Evenings are my worst time as I'm normally starving when I come in from work, then hungry again around 8. With SS+ I have something when I come in and then something later and it's great. Loving it so far - had chicken tonight with...

Hi all! You're all doing so well :D I've made the choice to go up fully to SS+ with the small meal each day. I've been struggling badly with getting my head back in the game after Christmas and I think this will help me move forwards without cheating - knowing I can have a small meal each day...

Mine was through frustration - going to something like slimming world and maybe loosing 3lbs a month this was my last ditch approach before giving in and getting a gastric band like my consultant wanted. Turns out that Carbs really are not my friend - the one thing I'd never really tried before...

Whoo! Saturday is weigh in day for me and I lost 4lbs! Only 2lb off my 3 stone trophy. So getting that next week :D

Hi Mrs Dodd! Welcome back :D Over a stone in 2 weeks How amazing are you woman! You're doing it for all the right reasons, IVF how exciting? Do you have to be a certain weight before you can start, or will you get to your goal first then start trying? Weigh in tomorrow for me! Been better this...

Oh no! I'm glad we've not had any snow here as my consultant lives on the side of a big hill! Must be so frustrating if you feel you've had a good week to have to wait till Sunday - on the other hand maybe a change to get another lb or so off. Can't wait to see how you do. I've found the Gym...

You know what to do! You're going to smash it this week :D I've often said wouldn't it be nice to go into an enforced long sleep for a month or two - Cambridge shakes down by drip along with all your water. No work, no responsibilities, no social events getting in your way - just wake up a...

Fantastic results! Cambridge has also saved my life as well. I was constantly tired, in pain and fed up. My joints were on fire, I couldn't remember words and I felt like I was 80! My consultant told me I had to loose weight, and despite loosing 10kg since I last saw him, he told me it wasn't...

Ketosis is all about carbs - there are people who eat a LOT more food then we do (real food!) but can stay in ketosis. The Ketosis combined with the very low cals helps the weight come off quicker, the people with real food can loose up to about 2 lbs a week so I've seen. They say to keep carbs...

Hey Melissa - I'm sure all of that 8lbs is water weight. Glad you had a fab time away, and at least now you know what to do to fix the gain. I found going back in after Christmas really hard. I'm going to make sure I stay as low carb as I can if I go off in the future! I've booked a mini break...

Hi Mya - I think between me and you we're keeping the dulcolax people in business! I also said to my consultant I feel I'm so carb sensitive and she said the same as you! That I could have them 3 times a day if I wanted and keep on loosing - suppose I have so little faith in me actually loosing...

Insanity is a really intense work out DVD Insanity Workout Routines - High Intensity Workouts from Beachbody UK 60 days, mostly HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) where you work really really hard, flat out for a period of time and then rest. Lots of body weigh exercises as well, push ups...

Thanks Tiggemma - had a chat today with a different sort of manager, not my direct one but she sort of guides me with some special project work I do and she's really really wanting to help me get on. Things I do in this project work over the next 6 months will help immensely. My big boss also...

Hi! I also love the Spag Bol, it's such a nice change for me from soup for lunch for me! The area consultant posted a recipe and said that the sweet peppers (the big ones, bell peppers in the US - can't remember if we have a special word for them, too much US TV!)) need to be green for SS or...

After a slip I would go back to the step I'm meant to be on I think. Okay, so it may be a slight gain one week but unless your on a higher step through choice there's probably medical implications of going onto the Very end of the Very low calorie diet.

WOW! Amazing - what an inspiration :D

4lbs is great! Got to remember the NHS say a GREAT loss is 2lbs a week so you've smashed that!

Hi Mya - It's so so minimal I'm sure it won't matter! I'm limiting myself to 2 a week, but I feel I'm more carb sensitive than others and haven't actually tested with more but just a gut feeling! Today I found out I didn't get the job. I am so upset and frustrated, it was my boss' job and I...

3lbs is awsome Mya! and 11lbs Melissa! That's amazing :D I have a meal on Thursday for my boss' leaving do. Hunters Chicken and Salad was the healthiest thing on the menu! Then my next planned off day is the 6th February - my OH's birthday. He wants to go to Miller and Carter Steakhouse, so...

You're all doing really well! I've been super busy with work, applying for a temporary promotion so lots of application filling and the like so just been skimming posts I GAINED 2lbs over Christmas. Which all things considered I thought was great. I lost 6lbs on my home scales from Monday to...

It was my first weigh in after Christmas and I gained 2lbs! I'm well chuffed with just gaining that, seeing as meals out and the like started at the end of November and carried on all through the month. Onwards and downwards now though! Picking has got a bit better and I bought a new shaker so...

Hi MrsMya Don't feel alone; I'm also really struggling to get back into the swing of it. I'm being better than I would be totally off diet, but I need to get my head in the game. I think once all of the nice things have gone it'll be easier. I'm having the odd bit of cheese more than the...

Hi mrsmya! I bet that 8lbs is ALL water. I weighed at home this morning and had gained 6! A true lb of weight is 3,500 calories. Now, we might have been eating badly but there's no way we could eat that badly to consume 28 000 calories. I'm hoping all 6 of mine come off before I see my lady on...

Day One done! Had a Chocolate Bar for breakfast, an Oriental Chilli Soup for lunch and a Mint Choc shake for my tea. Gym induction went great. Did 25 mins on the tread mill, 5 on the rower (OH didn't want to do more on that one, but I liked it!) and tried some of the weight machines as well...

Unofficial gains over Christmas - 6 lbs. ALL of that is Water, I'm entirely sure. I'm keeping my losses in my side bar "official" when I weigh in with my Cambridge lady, and last time I weighed in with with her I was 15 stone 10. Today I was 16 stone 3. I'm hoping to have all of that off and...

I've joined you on the Cider, wine and Champers when I should have been drinking water! I've got my last glass of rum and pepsi next to me. At least it's diet I suppose!

Thanks Paigesmum30 - It's a marathon not a sprint! I need to print that off and put it somewhere I see it on a daily basis I think!

The constant weeing is horrible! Your bladder soon gets used to it though - I'm going to have that tomorrow as I've hardly drunk at all over Christmas which is very naughty!

I'm anticipating a longer haul! I get the feeling I'll be on at least another 12 weeks cycle and maybe even part of a third one. I have a lot more weight to loose than you guys though - hopefully another 5 and a bit stone. I'm SO ready to be back on it tomorrow, I honestly can't wait for my...

Good luck everyone! I can't wait to be back and joining you all on the 5th :D All the money I saved on food and takeaways I'm spending on clothes now though! Got a new top from Peacocks (size 14) and a few from Primark (Size 16) but that's it now till they're dropping off me. Hopefully they...

I can't tell much difference, but think the lactose free ones are more powdery. The soups are certainly harder to make up! My first weeks I ordered one of each flavour, that way if I knew there was one I didn't like I only had to gulp down the one! I had the porridges and soups as well so got a...

Fab loss! You're doing amazingly :D

Things I've found most helpful is Water Water Water. Lots and lots of it. I have a 600ml bottle at work, I try and drink at least 4 if not 5 of them in the day (2.4 l to 3l) and then a glass or two at home. I'm really not a big drinker of any sort. Before I'd manage on maybe a litre a day. It's...

Hi both! Mya I hope the scales are nice to you, sounds like you had a lovely time and that's what it's all about right? Melissa only 4lbs is great, bet a lot of that is water right? You both know what to do to get it back off again, and I'm sure you'll do it! I'm at my mums in...

Hi all! I'm back on plan from 5th of January. Shifted 2.5 stone so far, got about a fair few left to go, at least 2, probably 3 but we shall see. I'm doing a modified CD at the moment as I'm at My mum's for second Christmas. I'm having at least 2 sachets a day but a small family meal in...

Managed 4lbs over the last 2 weeks on her scales! Well chuffed with that. 2 Stone 8lbs since October - and that's with meals out and slip ups etc. It's not a sprint it's a marathon, but to be honest I'd have never ever achieved anything like this on another diet like slimming world where I could...

Hi! I've found Cambridge one of the easiest plans I've been on. If I eat anything other than my 3 products a day or my SS+ food allowance I'm cheating! I found my first week hard but kept focusing on the prize and I lost 11lb! So far, even with a few meals out and the like I've lost just over...

Mya awesome job on your 2 stone! I bet you're over the moon :D Melissa fantastic job on the loss so far :) You're doing so well - we all are! I have changed my name! I used to use Wasanifu years and years and years ago online - and I used it when I first signed up for Minimims a long time ago...

That's awesome melissa! I dream of one day the water covering me fully in a bath! Someday soon hopefully

You're doing so well! :D

As it's a bit quiet around here I want to hear what your most recent NSV or Non Scale Victory is. Today I found the sale racks at Tesco and picked up a size 14 top by mistake (I'd meant to get a 16) and a new pair of size 20 skinny jeans. Both fitted! Okay, so the top is a little snug, but...

I've switched between SS and SS+ on a daily basis and it's not affected my loss. It's just a bit of extra protein, no carbs at all.

Good luck everyone! I can't wait for January and all the temptations to be gone from the office. I've been good at home (not bought rubbish) but there's a mountain of sweets and biscuits at work

It's so nice to get a hair cut even if it is just a trim - I've been growing mine out since last year, it's sitting at the small of my back now. You'll have to let me know how the oil goes as well, I'm rubbish at looking after my hair. 10lbs in 10 days; I can't wait to see how you do! I'm sure...

All of my trousers now look like clown ones! I started off at a size 26 on the bottom and I'm now fitting into 20's. I've lost just over 2.5 stone now - I lost first of my waist, then my upper body (gone from a tight 22 to a 16!) and finally my lower half. The next lot I loose will be off either...

Aww it's a shame your consultant doesn't do anything - mine does little trophies with the number on them and Fridge Magnets as well! Motivating when you feel like cheating to see them on the bookcase as I walk through to the kitchen. I weighed in this morning but at home. Every so often I do 2...

Hi! Congratulations on loosing 3 stone on your own, that's a fantastic achievement :) I've been on Cambridge now for 11 weeks and lost nearly 2.5 stone so far - though unlike you I have a lot to loose. It's been great for me so far, and educated me on what I need to do after I finish - which is...

Eep! Ds? I don't think there are words that starts ds are there? I googled just to make sure and nope. I'm going to rebel and play disaffected

AMAZING job! You can really tell in your tummy and in your face :D

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Yes! Where is everyone? Even if you've cheated; come forward and confess with me! Today is a new day and all of that! Great job MrsMya! So close to your 2 stone :D Does your consultant do anything special for the stones? Thanks for the good wishes - the car is fine, £90 down the body shop and...

I sort of do ss+ some days, i'll have a sugar free syrup latte at work (we have a costa) or have the allowance of prawns to pick at in an evening and I've not noticed a change in my losses personally! Its good to know it's there if I'm desperate.

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I like all of the shakes but I've gone to having just the Chocolate ones now hot in the evenings. Chocolate, Chocolate Orange and Chocolate Mint. I have a bar for breakfast a soup for dinner and then my shake for tea. If we're off to the cinema on a Wednesday I have Porridge for Breakfast and...

Fingers crossed it's just water weight! We met a friend today and they wanted to eat at Ed's Diner which is a burger place. I swore I'd be good and have the burger without the bun and salad but somehow got convinced into having sweet potato fries and a milkshake. I feel sick now and know I'll...

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I've always found a hot water bottle or heated rice bag against my ear helps with infections and blockages - that and chewing gum. I've had problems with my ears since I was a kid. Horrible - wouldn't wish it on anyone. Today we went to Bath Christmas market, and they chose a sit down Chinese...

I've had some weeks of great losses and some of slow (2lb) losses. Sometimes I think my bodies going "Hey - What you doing?" and holding on to weight! It normally goes in a few weeks and I have a few weeks of good losses again after that :)

That's AMAZING! Well done :D

I'm sorry to hear your unwell Mrsmya. Cambridge will still be here when you're better and your health is FAR more important. If you don't make your two stone then don't worry. Think of how far you've come already! Loosing is best, but maintaining is great but giving up is the worst! I'm sure...

I was told Lemsip drinks no (citric acid!) - but cold and flu tablets yes. You could always have a shake hot if you fancied the warm drinks. See how you go but you might need to have a bit of food just to help your body fight it. I had a bad cold that knocked me for 6 though managed to stick to...

I'm so glad your little girls okay Mrsmya - Hope she feels a lot better soon bless her <3 Well done for staying so strong, such an inspiration!

"That will do?!" 8LBS IS FANTASTIC! 8lbs is the same weight as an average human head - half a pound more than the average newborn! 8 Guinea Pigs or 2 Ostrich eggs. Over half a stone! Well done Melissa85 :D Keep it up.

Hi everyone! How are we doing? Oooh I had a week last week. As well as the incident on Monday we had to have our pet put to sleep on Thursday. As well as I tried I couldn't stop the emotional eating for that one. Chinese was his favourite (He was a pet rat and used to beg for prawn crackers...

I had an awful week - Family stresses Monday, had to have our pet Corwin put to sleep on Thursday. Then went a bit too mad at at a leaving party on Friday and had some chips to soak up some booze. I gained 1lb. I'm actually over the moon that it was just 1lb! I've had a crappy weekend as well...

Yes I watched them when I first started and it really helped me believe I could do this and see it gone for good. He's such an inspiration. I loved the 12 weeks of Sole Source he did; it's great when consultants put their money where their mouth is so to speak!

AWESOME JOB Cstattygirl - 6 and a half pounds that's fantastic news! I don't have pcos but I do have a slightly wonky thyroid (underactive) and have struggled on every diet I've been on before, maybe loosing 0.25 to half a pound a week tops. It was an excellent week if I lost 2lbs so that's my...

Before I never used to drink. I'd have a can of diet pop in the mornings at work and maybe a 500ml bottle of diet pop at lunchtime. Small glass of squash with my tea (If I didn't pop to the shop and get yet another bottle of pop!). Shaming really writing it all down, although I always went sugar...

I forgot what day of the week it was Saturday I weigh not Sunday doh! I lost just 2lbs this week, but been retaining water like crazy from time of the month. Still I know it'll go this week :)

I know my body sometimes goes "Eeeep!" and keeps hold of the weight for a few weeks. I've had losses of 11 pounds, 8 pounds and all the way down to 2lbs and even a gain (though I had eaten a load of carbs before!) As they say weighing every day isn't always the best plan. I admit I'm guilty of...

Oh no Cstattygirl - think though you'll be laughing at this when you're writing up your success story! My other half ordered Chinese last night! My number one downfall - especially Spring Rolls and Chicken Balls. I was very very good though and had 3 chunks of chicken, 1 mushroom and 2 small...

I'm not sure what we're doing Christmas Eve, though it has in previous years been a tradition when we're at home to get a takeaway. I'm planning on being 100% to plan for breakfast and lunch that day so we shall see. At the moment I'm thinking that I'll be good and have a hot shake for tea while...

I tried the Risotto today and it was nice. Tasted like the Mushroom soup but with rice in it; my consultant said that the general consensus is that it feels like an addition to a meal and I'll agree with that. I think it would be lovely on SS+ with a chicken breast but on it's own it felt like...

-2 this week. Well, -7lbs for 2 weeks (as my lovely lady was at Convention it was a DIY weigh last week) but I've already claimed the 5. Hopefully a better week this week, now that Auntie Flo should be going home until next month! I think I set too much of an ambitious goal with 8lbs left for...

I lost 11lb in my first week. I had an implant until September this year. When I've dieted with it in my losses have been pretty slow (healthy eating) and then I tried again after it was out, and lost a bit quicker - I had the coil put in instead; but it was maybe a matter of a few lbs a week...

Yep I also go for the good old fashioned Chicken Salad; keep it light on the carbs (no croutons) and no dressing, or dressing on the side if you really want it. When you're done there's going to be situations where you eat out. If you make the healthy choices now it's easier to do it when...

I've found that sugar free mints (check the carbs though and check for Citric Acid!) and sugar free gum help me with dry mouth. NOT ON PLAN, so do it at your own "risk" but I'm still getting great results without feeling like my mouth is a desert!

I had it tested start of the summer and was really really low and started taking tablets. I've just been incredibly lazy about taking them even though they make me feel better and have been forgetting them! I'm going to put the bottle right next to my toothbrush so it's one of the first things I...

Home weigh (so the numbers might change next week when I use her scale - I'll take the total from hers as my loss for the two weeks, as hers is normally more than mine!) but lost 5lbs this week!!! :D Aiedial: 10lbs Slim2012: 18lbs-9 lost, 9 to go Fairy577: 14lbs Angelupnorth: 14lbs -7off...

Hi and welcome! When is the big day? I started back in October, and have nearly finished my 6th week (WI tomorrow, at home as my consultants away) and have lost 1 stone 9 according to her scales so far. I'm chuffed, it's come off far faster than other diets. The hard part is getting your head...

I was diagnosed with CFS a few years ago - honestly the Cambridge diet has helped me no end. I feel more alert and awake then I have done in the past. I'm getting the usual (for me) winter blues where things ache and I get tired but my brain function is higher than it has been in a long time. I...

Your 21st is special and should be celebrated - you're making healthy choices in the food you are having and you plan to get right back on track. Enjoy - and Happy Birthday!

I normally fill the mug I'm using with cold water - try and choose a big mug and then blend. I never actually measure - the 227 would do a really thick hot chocolate, though I've done it thinner before and hot and it was still nice.

I can't wait to try these - hope they'll be similarly priced to bars. My Consultant said new shakes as well - they had to choose between Key Lime, Chocolate and Hazelnut, Ginger Cake or Cinnamon Swirl - I know I couldn't choose! Though if I had to I think Chocolate and Hazelnut, sound like it...

I do! I like the Chocolate hot and the Choc Mint and Choc Orange. All really yummy! I make it up cold in my blender, then microwave for just under a minute.

Good Luck F10na - I found the first week and then the third week really hard. First through hunger, third through complacency! I've found that lots of water (at least the recommended 2.5 liters a day) really helped with the hunger cravings. Maybe try making up the shakes in a blender with lots...

I'm late I know but can I join? I'd like to get rid of 21lbs this month - before the horrible Christmas meals out season starts! Had a great weigh in yesterday - 8lbs off in week 5! No consultant for 2 weeks now as she's away, so hoping this will keep me on the straight and narrow. Aiedial...

Hi all! Just started week 4 today. Had a fab first week, did not give in to temptation at all. Second week was also good but "only" lost 3lbs. Third week I cheated here and there and just wouldn't get my mind into it.. somehow I still lost 4lbs. This week if FOCUS, I have potentially 2 meals...

I found alcohol really not worth it. I had a birthday out at the end of my first week and I really wanted some nice, local cider! It didn't affect my weight loss too seriously but I think that was because it was the first week. Could you maybe try and go somewhere and have a meal that would fit...

Well done! Keep it up :)

I was diagnosed as Hypothyroid in January. I'm on 75mg of Thyroxine. I'm not going to lie my weight loss has been very slow and I've been told it is very low for most everyone, no matter with Thyroid problems, no matter what plan you are on (I'm calorie counting not SW). Since January I've...

Have a break and maybe up your calories for a while. I know it seems counter productive, but I never lost weight when I ate 1,200 calories a day. My range is now between 1,500-1,900 and I am loosing weight again. Maybe look into what your BMR should be and try eating at that or a few hundred...

*hugs* first of all well done for resisting the temptation to go grab sweets and chocolate. You are right, that's not normal child behaviour. He sounds incredibly jealous of your son, maybe he thinks your son is trying to "steal" his daddy. I'd try and make sure your partner does fun things...

Hi there! It's annoying when it's so slow isn't it? I started off in January at 218 lbs, and I was so going to kick ass, I was so *ready* to do this and to expect the weight to fall off. "Imagine if I loose xyz a week I'll be so much by my birthday in July!" and then I hit a plateau. For 5...