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For as long as I can remember I have been the fat kid, all the way through school I was taunted, never bullied but it was always enough to make me aware of what I looked like to the outside world. Sixth form arrived and I lost 3 stone, throughout the school holidays because I was determined not...

7 years ago (at the ripe old age of 17) I started CD for the first time, got down to 9st and felt absolutely fab! 7 years on and I have put more weight on than I lost but reading your diary has given me the motivation to get back there! I started this morning so will be watching with...

I figure this is the best place for a diary. Day 1 today and it's been a long one so i will post properly tomorrow! Start Weight: 16st 7lb Goal Weight: 10st 7lb

Hey I re-started today, would love to join your challenge, gives me something to aim for!

Thanks, day 1, shake 1 down. Actually tastes better than I remember thank goodness, I was ready for gipping!

Hello all, I have been a regular poster on the Atkins thread and all was going well but recently I just can't stay anywhere near on track. Decided to try CD again as it worked for me (albeit 7 years ago) and I think I just need to forget about food totally for a while and then sort my head out...

I imagine not enough veg but then again you dont state how big the veg portions are but other than that its all good :)

Thanks Claire! Oh and I am sure by now you have an answer Lyns but basically in the Induction phase of Atkins because of the low carbohydrate content your body uses its glycogen stores first (as if eating a mixed diet) and then starts burning fat for energy which is what ketosis is. If you are...

My weigh in's are Monday so gonna have to count from next Monday anyway. Ooh I hope we all manage it.

Morning Jim. Wa pretty good today, probably could have had more water but was good everywhere else so just need to keep this frame of mind now! Hope everyone had a lovely day.

Please can I join too? I'd like to lose 30lb by Easter as well really, still would have a way to but I imagine i could manage another 18lbs in the following 7 weeks after that which takes me up to my BF's wedding day :)

Im still trying to get into ketosis at the moment so im just horrible. Whipped cream with sweeteners usually cures me though its almost non-atkins with the sweetener, or if that fails then I have to take myself off to bed.

Thanks everyone. Going to try and meal plan a bit better this week and see if that makes a difference for staying on track. Shall also stay away from all supermarkets/corner shops or other because I have NO willpower. I dont need chocolate, i just want it. There are things I want more now...

Good luck! The word commit is a funny one, in relationships i'd expect nothing less of myself (or the other party) yet when it comes down to my health and my body I just never seem to manage. Commiting is exactly what I shall be doing now until June too. :)

Not really how I wanted week 1 to go. Proper wobbler of a week which resulted in me devouring a factory worth of Party Rings yesterday and feeling ridiculously guilty last night. Went on an 8 mile walk this morning though and came back to burgers and salad so today is a good day. I was trying to...

Thanks guys. Had a good day today, lost my appetite somewhat too so i'm hoping thats a positive sign for ketosis. Had an omelette for breakfast and chicken salad for lunch and then sausage and chicken with vegetable bake. Yum yum. Hope everyone else is still doing well, I will have a read of...

I've probably been forgotton by now but I was here from October to Christmas and I lost just over a stone in that time. Christmas arrived and my willpower was thrown out with the selection box wrappers however I am back (for good) and I have 5 months to do as well as is physically possible to...

Hi all, sorry I haven't been around, had a terrible week and a half, diet wise and personally so my head has been totally elsewhere. Im back, as of tomorrow I am definitely back, gonna be a bit more lenient on having a bit of time off but if I dont sort it then it is going to get majorly out of...

Today is not a good day :( Well it was until lunch time and then it went to pot. Breakfast was cheese omelette which I seem to be addicted to at the moment but lunch time came and the only food (other than bread and the remnants of cheese) was a box of Roses. Usually I would have just done...

Thanks Jim, I may do some in advance and leave them in their shells for a quickie breakfast! Today: B: Bacon and eggies L: Salad with coleslaw, chicken bites and a pepperami D: Haddock in lemon and chive butter with cabbage and leeks, sprinkled with cheese :D

Ooh thanks, will have a look!

LLVT, its a stack of chicken and bacon (or gammon) with melted cheese over the top.... yum yum yum! Today wasn't too bad, I do seem to be missing breakfast the days i go to work early though, dont think this is great though, how long do boiled eggs keep? B: None L: Tuna Mayo and Salad D...

I think maybe that is my problem then. I might try just water with a little juice instead, need to keep up the amount but there is definitely citric acid in the sparkling, maybe keep it for a treat instead of diet coke. I dont know if thats what has been stalling me or if its something else . ...

Just wondering if anyone has any advice on water. Im not a massive fan of it plain so I have been having flavoured sparkling instead. Sugar free of course and counting what little carbs are in them but is this a good idea? Am I likely to be losing less as a result?

Im thinking party season 2011 that'll be my plan too Jim cause I WILL be at goal by then! Today I had : B: 2 eggs mashed with butter L: Ham and rocket, spinach and something else green (maybe watercress) D: Chicken and bacon and cheese stack at the pub, swapped the chips for salad and some...

Yes Jim, back on strict induction! Monday: B: Omelette L: Tuna and Bacon Salad D: Meatloaf (the food stuff not the singer :p) Tuesday: B: None L: Tuna Salad (it seems the staple lunch food) D:Steak with a cheesey mush on top (I dont know what it was but it was low carb, ha!) and stir fry...

As long as you had an enjoyable time Jim then I think its acceptable :) The function wasnt too bad, the food wasnt too good (well it was good but naughty) I had cheese and onion tart which was basically a mini quiche, braised steak and mash and carrots (but in all truth the mash and carrots were...

I decided not to choose a goal weight as such. I lost alot of weight when I was 17 (I will try to find a photo) and wore a dress (labelled a size 14, it was definitely lying) to the sixth form ball. Said dress is still in my wardrobe so thats my goal, fitting back into that, because I know that...

Thanks everyone. Im out at a function tomorrow so will be eating off plan potentially but amazingly im actually dreading it, i feel so much better for sticking to it! Both a friend and a colleague commented on how much slimmer i looked today (they always say the face, i hadnt realised i had an...

Woo, feel like i've finally reached a milestone today. After losing 8lbs the first week its been very slow going but i can officially announce that i have lost a whole stone as of today! Yay!! That has kicked my motivation well into order anyway. Decided it must be the water as i have done early...

Hi Jim, yeah i have been doing the last few days, given me some ideas :) Got a few nice dinners planned this week so hopefully that should be better, i'm still on track just waned slightly last week. Hope all is well!

Wow, its been a week since I last posted! Anyway, seem to be struggling at the moment and i know convenience foods are to blame! Havent put on but havent lost any more. Saying that, i was very naughty Weds night and had a huge dessert, tasted quite nice but not enough so to compensate for how...

Marysu -5lbs Waterworks - 4lbs (just for the dress, you understand LOL) starting at 164lbs Zimara - 8lb (start 165 w/e off plan) Ditzeeblonde - 10lbs (starting weight 216lbs) Vicky - 5lbs (put 2 lb on over weekend -starting 152.4) Susie - 4lbs to say goodbye to the 90s (start 293) Dizzydelly...

Yeah, it wont be a wall as such just a temporary uphill section, then you'll get going again. All the carbs are supposed to come from veg, I think Jim recommends 2 to 3 mugfuls of leafy type veg. A few carbs in a bit of mayo shouldnt really cause too much concern but if you stick to meat and veg...

I struggled at first but basically you can eat anything you would but without the side order of carbs, careful with sauces too but there are some you can have. If you want something really tasty then search the cheeseburger pie thread, i was struggling for dinner ideas and that really did the...

Thanks for all the support guys, means a lot since there is no one else who wants to hear about the diet and its satanic ways, lol. Had a good food day today, B: Eggs L: Huge salad with rocket, spinach, cabbage and lettuce and tuna mayo (home done) D: Sirloin Steak with Broccoli and Cauli S...

It seems to have worked out for the best for you anyway :) Eggs again for breakfast, roll on Saturday night since im working all the day! God a busy weekend this weekend but by Monday i'll have managed the no chocolate for 21 days thing so the mini goal is getting closer! I'm hoping to be into...

What people do for love! :) Was a bit rubbish again today food wise, not carby just not great choices. The scales dont seem to be going down this week though which is worrying. I think i need to up the water and veg and eat a bit more cleanly, ahh its hard work though. I have until Monday to...

Hey Blossom, how you getting on? You managing ok?

:D Yes, thats my department too! Oh the joys of making small talk over dinner. Today I have had, B: Chopped eggs with butter L: Ham and egg salad D: Sausage and Broccoli S: Couple of pepperami mini's Not sure of the plans tomorrow but i imagine it will involve a shake at breakfast, early to...

You can get shakes much lower in carbs which i deem suitable as it seems to be working still! I dont see that would be a problem but you may struggle to get enough veg in you that way, i struggle and where possible i eat three meals a day. I dont see it not working however though as for the most...

Im not too bad thanks, and yourself? Yes im holding strong for next Monday because Chocolate is my major problem, almost like an addiction so if I get there I know its just a willpower thing rather than anything else, i'll feel a bit more in the driving seat again! Yea Jim I do, not a nurse...

It can be but unless i want to pay Costa prices then i have to be organised as the hospital canteen only opens during normal hours. I feel back on track today, B: As above L: Chicken with a mixed salad and some coleslaw D: Homemade burgers with mushrooms and a couple of sprouts and bits of...

Morning Jim, I'm not too bad thanks! Had a bowlful of chucky egg for breakfast which is better than a protein shake i guess. On a late shift at work so going to pick up some chicken and a salad for a late dinner and not sure about tea yet, probably something quick and easy. =)

Well i'm in mixed moods really. Had a couple of off days last week (no pizza though :D) and it seems to have really affected weightloss to the point where there isnt any. I haven't lost all motivation though because if I manage to make it til next Monday then I have survived 21 days without...

I lost a fair amount of weight before on CD but never ever managed to get back on the wagon after i put weight back on. Its all a case of mind over matter, other than sauce induced slip ups I havent had a problem eating Atkins, loads of green veg (but then i always did) and meat of all kinds. I...

Had a day off today, been running here there and everywhere so not really eaten an awful lot as such, did the unthinkable too and weighed myself (only been 3 days since the last WI) and i've lost a mere few ounces so trying to shake off the potential mess up and get back on track, might get...

Thanks Jim, seems like a fab place so far! B: Protein Shake L: Tuna Mayo and Salad D: Combine Harvester (Restaurant food) which was basically chicken, more chicken, some battered prawns and some ribs. Plus a side salad. S: Sugar free Jelly Today is the first time so far that I have struggled...

Of course! For some reason I saw it as a dinner option but yes, that would work beautifully!

With major difficulty! Even more difficult to resist was a Dairy Milk Bliss bar today! B: Protein Shake L: Spinach salad with chicken and tomato (small amount) D: Salmon with broccoli and spinach and a cheese and cream sauce Snacks: Pepperami and Jelly I seem to be stuck in a bit of a salad...

I don't have set number per day as such but I have had upto 4 eggs somedays and then others I have none. I don't feel that over the week it is enough to worry about, I know people (bodybuilders) who eat at least 20 a week!

Thanks LVLLT, i think they sound uninspired. Im too bloody lazy truth be known sometimes! Todays menu has looked like: B: Protein Shake L: Kale and iceberg salad with tuna and some chopped sausage plus a little squirt of mayo D: Slow cooked beef stew (minus the potato and carrots and dumplings...

Ha ha. Thats why i'm on Atkins, i can never say no! :)

THAT good. I shall be making one tomorrow then . . . . all be it in a tiny dish to prevent any unseemly scenes occuring :D

Bit better than yesterdays takeaway binge . . . B: 2 Sausage, 2 Bacon, Fried Egg and mushrooms L: Chicken breast with mixed salad and dollop of coleslaw D: Didn't have lunch until late but its Pork dinner for tea so may have a bit of pork and some broccoli and cauli in a bit if i get peckish...

Weigh-in after 6 days today and i'm 8lb down! So chuffed =)

Good luck Marney! We're all in the same boat and so far this place has been an absolute lifeline! Had my weigh-in this morning, technically didn't start until Monday so it's only been 6 days and i'm down 8lbs! Soo soo chuffed with that =) Going to celebrate with a fry-up!

So much for being naughty, I feel like a big fat pig after today! B: None (Got up too late) L: 2 Double Cheeseburgers (minus bread and gherkins) D: Egg Foo Young with Chicken Snacks: 2 pots of Jelly Sooo no veggies today what-so-ever, I cant say i'm hungry but I feel like i've cheated. Ne'er...

Hey Flutter, yeah I guess the price for 1kg is pretty steep although you can get it off the net for about £11. Each serving is only 30g so you get 30 servings which works out at 35p-ish per serving, so probably not much different to the price of eggs and if I know i'm stuck for dinner options...

Yeah i'm not finding it as much torture as I thought I would! I think my mini target more than weight loss at this moment in time is to not have eaten chocolate for 21 days (the apparent time it takes to break a habit) so just 16 days to go on that one! Its nice to have some support too, I was a...

That seems high but then I guess they make it with milk! The Body Supreme one (from Asda) is 2.2g per 30g serving and then made up with water so thats the total carbs at a guess, doesnt taste fantastic but then i guess Nesquik with water would taste pretty off too, its not horrendous and...

Well day 4 is over. Feel like I'm not getting enough fibre so had ago at the MIMs today, had that for tea since i got in so late. Went for a power walk after work though so thats been good! B: 2 Fried Eggs L: Smoked sausage salad with curly kale and spinach, plus a tablespoon of dressing. SF...

Thanks everyone =) Yeah ideally im going to stay away from the shakes where possible but they do seem to tide me over till lunch so if I don't have the time then I guess its better than the biscuit tin in a mad state of hunger at work :p Today I had: B: Protein Shake L: Tuna Mayo Salad...

Hey, Im on the same day :) Yeah got a fair whack to lose, prob be content with 6 stone off (84lb) but ideally looking to get to 150lb. Anythings a bonus though to be honest! You?

Have been on slimming world on and off for about 6 weeks, don't seem to be able to eat without restriction and remain focused so one little bit has spiralled into a binge etc etc etc so I have decided to try Atkins. Had some success with low carb 7 years ago now but left the lifestyle and it all...

I guess I need to write down all I eat as it makes me feel better about a good day and able to see where I went wrong on those not so great days. I have a hell of a lot of weight to lose but I am determined to get it off and keep it off. My long term goal is for June 2011 however I shall set...

Thanks everyone. The success stories so far have been a massive motivation! Will keep everyone updated :)

Have just joined slimming world last week, been putting it off for the past month and decided even if i wasn't in complete mind set with all i needed to properly start, any start is better than none. So here I am, 17st 9lb and determined that by next June I will be a beautiful bridesmaid. If...