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  1. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Loving 1000 although it's sometimes difficult to remember to eat enough after being on SS. Today I had 2 shakes and a meal, but I must eat more as I didn't eat anything extra for breakfast or lunch, just the shakes. Tomorrow I'm going to have a 1-egg omelette for breakfast with my shake, and...
  2. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Well, a belated update - first week weigh in was good - 14st 4lbs so total first week loss of 7lbs. Wedding dress goal of 13st was seeming quite achievable if I stuck to SS, but I've been really struggling with it mentally. I didn't struggle at ALL last time, I was straight into it and away. I...
  3. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    I continued to feel rubbish yesterday, no idea what was up with me. I ended up having an 810 meal as well as my 3 products (2 mint choc, 1 apple porridge) which I felt guilty about, but this morning I was still 0.5lb lighter than yesterday morning. So, Day 6 today. I've had some water and 1...
  4. LincsBren

    What you can expect from a CDC

    Again this is what my current CDC is like... she isn't really bothered if she weighs or measures me, and doesn't give me support in the week (which is why I've come on minimins for support now!)
  5. LincsBren

    What you can expect from a CDC

    Hopefully a quick question! I just wondered what the current RRP is per shake / bar? I am also concerned that my current CDC doesn't carry a good range of products, and uses her cash flow as a reason for this - to the point that I now have to pay her for 21 shakes in advance (at full price - she...
  6. LincsBren

    im new

    Echo EmmaLou - that inch loss is AMAZING and as it does seem a bit at odds with the weight loss, I bet you've built some muscle from all the exericse. Keep measuring yourself - I have found some weeks I have a great weight loss, but my measurement don't really change, and then another week I...
  7. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Day 5 - woke up feeling positive diet-wise but quite lethargic. Started the day with a hot mint choc shake and mug of water (1.95L water to go). No real reason to post really - just feeling a bit meh. The last thing I feel like doing is exercising, but maybe a walk in the fresh air would do me...
  8. LincsBren

    Paul Mckenna can make me thin for my July 2012 wedding! (I hope!)

    Good luck - what dress size are you at the moment? I'm sure you will look amazing, what's your dress like?
  9. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Not sure if anyone has seen this: New Page 1 It's quite well documented that waist circumference compared to height can be a strong health indicator as the more fat that is laid deep in the abdominal region correlates closely to risk factors such as heart disease. I'm about 167cm tall, so my...
  10. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Need to have my last shake and 1.45L more water. Feeling reeeeeeeeeeally hungry tonight! Time for the shake methinks!
  11. LincsBren

    Signing my fat away... my diet diary!

    You look amazing, well done! I LOVE the mint shoc shakes hot - especially on miserable rainy days like today! I haven't tried any tetras but they sound a good plan for when I'm out and about without access to a blender. How do they compare price wise?
  12. LincsBren

    aysha's battle

    Just had a quick whistle stop tour of your diary and my goodness what an inspiration you are! I also noticed from your stats thatyou're over half way to your goal weight which is incredible - well done :D I always worry if I have to have my 3rd shake early in the evening, but I think it's...
  13. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    The bottle idea is a great one, but I only really drink hot water so it wouldn't work for me (I drink hot water during all my breaks at work as well, but off work for a week!) I might have to get fill up a smaller bottle (like one of those 750ml sports ones) with water for the drive to and from...
  14. LincsBren

    Starting tomorrow

    I definitely think evenings are toughest, I'm trying to get through them by drinking loads of water. Do you have a pic of your wedding dress you could flash us for inspiration? We're in the same boat; similar height, similar deadlines, similar weights - same desperate reason for losing weight ASAP!
  15. LincsBren

    Honk

    LeaE - fab weigh in, well done!
  16. LincsBren

    Honk

    Day 2 honk, and Day 4 honk. Let's ignore D3...
  17. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Just caught myself looking longingly at the Easter egg - whilst mixing up my shake, ironically! So come on here as a distraction. I'm just sipping my 2nd shake of the day - I got up really late (hurrah for holidays!) so had my breakfast one at about 11am. I'm going to try and track water...
  18. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Well, a small celebration but also a confession. Yesterday was my OH's Dad's birthday, his sister's birthday, and of course Easter Sunday which his family always make a big deal of. Therefore there was a massive family celebration with 14 of us there. I was told it would be buffet, so I was...
  19. LincsBren

    4 days in

    You're doing so well! How long is it before you weigh in? xx
  20. LincsBren

    Emma's Wedding weightloss Diary

    Great start, well done you! xx
  21. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    EmmaLou, we definitely can - we just need to keep thinking of those dresses! Good luck!
  22. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    I've just been trawling my old diaries on here from the first time round, to see how I felt last time and how I got through it. It makes for interesting reading (to me, sure it'd bore the rest of you to tears!) and I wanted to note the following things: - Day 6 was really tough for me, even...
  23. LincsBren

    28th July bride here!

    Good luck, our wedding is 1 weeks before you, it's coming up fast now isn't it! You sound really determined and I'm sure you can do it.
  24. LincsBren

    Another July bride here - dress fitting in 5.5 weeks!

    Well, I've bee trying to diet since New Year but have really struggled with motivation, even with a wedding on the horizon. I've managed to lose a stone, but it's not been anywhere nearly as quick as it would have been if I'd have stuck to a diet properly! I now find myself with just over 5...
  25. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Oh, and the scales today show 14st 6lbs, so dropped 2lbs in 2 days but more importantly, I've hit that magic stone marker from New Year and my BMI has dropped from 34.9 to 32.6.
  26. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Danii, good luck, I share your panic!! Let's support each other - virtual kicks up the arse I think might be needed ;) I was 100% day 1 and 2, and have noticed I'm ok throughout the day but start getting hungry about 5pm (before my 3rd shake). Friday and yesterday I pushed myself to wait...
  27. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    Bless you LeaE, funnily enough I just found your diary too and seems like we're roughly in the same position - height, start weight, current weight! Good luck to you too. xx
  28. LincsBren

    goal!!!!!!

    I'll be 'following' your progress with interest (and hopefully some support / advice when needed!) as I'm at the same point as you; also same height, start weight and almost same current weight! Good luck, you CAN do this!
  29. LincsBren

    Wedding in 15 weeks - will the dress do up?!

    My wedding is 15 weeks today, so here I am giving everything I've got to Cambridge to try and get me looking utterly fabulous on the big day! Potted history of my weight - lost 4 stone in 2010 (mainly using Lipotrim, then switched to CD as a consultant was much closer) taking me from over 15...
  30. LincsBren

    Day 2

    How did you get on with your weigh in yesterday, Lancsgirl? Fingers crossed it was a good one for you!
  31. LincsBren

    Honk

    I started yesterday, so I'll give one HONK for yesterday... 100% so far today and about to have my 3rd shake so hopefully I can honk tomorrow too!
  32. LincsBren

    Do you want to be a certain weight or a certain size ?

    I would like a bit of both. I'm 5'6" and for me to have a 'normal' BMI, I would have to be under 11 stone. At my lightest adult weight (11 stone 5lbs) I was a high street 12 / sometimes a 10 in more generous shops which doesn't sound tiny but I have a very large frame (wide hips and shoulders)...
  33. LincsBren

    Brides to be . . .

    I'm in a slightly different situation in that I ordered my dress in a size 16 (which, as we all know with wedding dresses, is really a high street 12-14!) when I was size 18 at the time - so basically ordered it 2-3 sizes too small. I'm hoping to have it fitted in 6 weeks time, which will be 9...
  34. LincsBren

    Creeps back in.... starting again.

    I lost a lot of weight in 2010 (4 stone) and swore I would never be once of these people who lost loads of weight and then piled it back on in, and yet here I am, having piled it back on in 2011. :break_diet: Like all 'expert dieters' I can make my excuses - hit hard by a death, accident that...
  35. LincsBren

    *****JANUARY CHALLENGE******

    Well, weighed in at 11st 11lbs this morning so 4lbs off, 11lbs to go in total but due to ribs, I amended my January goal to 8lbs off... so 4lbs to go! Hopefully that's doable in a week. Funky: 10lbs(-6) Yeye - 12lbs (-11, -5) SlimmerSu: 7lbs (restarting 24/1/2011) Cookeh: 10lbs, -6.6lbs...
  36. LincsBren

    Undoing the Christmas damage!

    Got on the scales this morning (I know, shouldn't do it after 1 day of TFR!) but have already hopped back into the 11st-bracket at 11st 13lbs, so I'm really pleased. 13lbs to go! And 3 weeks until the big party!
  37. LincsBren

    Undoing the Christmas damage!

    Well, riding accident has meant broken ribs and a pause on the weight loss. I'm feeling a bit more mentally geared up for it again though, so today I started back on CD sole source. I decided to let myself have how ever many products I felt like, even if I 'needed' 5! I've had 4 products and am...
  38. LincsBren

    *****JANUARY CHALLENGE******

    I'm good otherwise thanks Sandra, you're right about the stabbing! I have forbidden my class from making me laugh (difficult, they're a lovely bunch!) and have developed a fear of sneezing :lol:
  39. LincsBren

    *****JANUARY CHALLENGE******

    Well I've had a bit of a nightmare - had a riding accident and have broken a couple of ribs, so my plans to get back to TFR for the new year have been halted. However, I decided to re-start today, in the hopes that I can at least shift 8lbs by the end of Jan, which will leave just my last half...
  40. LincsBren

    Undoing the Christmas damage!

    Ooh I have a gorgeous dress that has attended 2 hunt balls in it's life and that is it - I'm going to try and sell it, but I bet it'll be too big for you (by mid-Feb, if not now!) I'm going to long-rein the youngster tomorrow - only in the school, but should burn a few calories! Had a bit of a...
  41. LincsBren

    Undoing the Christmas damage!

    Start weight in Summer was 15st 1lb. Goal was/is 11st. Pre-December, I managed to get to 11st 5lbs :D However, over the last month I've put on 10lbs :rolleyes: I'm not cross with myself in truth; I've had a fabulous month, lots of social events and yummy food. I was eating before December...
  42. LincsBren

    Size 16 Jeans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    God yes, I'd get my kit off! Last time I lost a lot of weight, I ended up doing a burlesque performance in front of about 200 people - it was FAB. I think it's the confidence from losing weight as much as anything. It's about feeling the fear and doing it anyway!
  43. LincsBren

    *****JANUARY CHALLENGE******

    Gah, it's gone wrong again already :rolleyes: SlimmerSu: 7lbs Cookeh: 10lbs Jayne33: -12lbs XxAbbiexX23: -21lbs Amanda105: -16lbs Daisybank: - 14lbs Scarybush:- 20lbs Woozle01:- 20lbs Lavida_Loca: - 15lbs Sandra - 7lbs (not doing tfr 100% for health reasons) LincsBren: - 15lbs RetailChick...
  44. LincsBren

    Wow am i fat again

    I agree with you all - I've put on 10lbs during December, and it feels like LOADS - I am utterly horrified to have broken the 12st barrier - I'm not 12st 1lb and at the end of November I had just reached 11st 5lbs. I've restarted SS today - I'm psyching myself up for a tough first week, but am...
  45. LincsBren

    *****JANUARY CHALLENGE******

    Well, I hopped on the scales to assess the damage this morning... :o I've put on a LOT in the last 4 weeks - I had put 4lbs on in the first 2 weeks so don't think I was glycogen loading, but in the last 2 weeks I've put on another 6lbs on, so 10lbs on for me altogether AND I was 5lbs off goal...
  46. LincsBren

    I'm Not Even Going To Complain

    Don't worry, you're not alone! As I switched to CD, I've been eating a meal a day for weeks (and losing) but this last fortnight I've gone slightly mad and put on 5lbs. I'm not beating myself up; I have a couple more planned meals out / parties this week, so aiming just to STS and starting TFR...
  47. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    I agree, in previous years I'd have put on more than 5lbs without doubt! Aiming for a STS this week (obviously a loss would be brilliant, but I'm being realistic!) and looking forwards to restarting TFR next Monday :D
  48. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    Gluttony, gluttony! After total gluttony for the last 2 days (including - although not exclusively - a box of Guylian seashells, chocolate orange, some fudge, bottle of wine, yorkshire puds, mince pies etc etc) I am really sick of eating. I have my official weigh in tomorrow (usually a Monday...
  49. LincsBren

    Im one of them!

    I'm still here too! I think it gets quiet at Christmas because we're all so busy as well!
  50. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    And me!
  51. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    Haha Sandra - that's exactly what I was going to reply, when I saw your post!
  52. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    Yes I've only just 'moved' into the maintenance forum, but have been quite gobby elsewhere for the last few months :D I've not been 100% today :rolleyes: and so have ended up having 1055 cals in total. Doh! I'm thinking of joining WW in the new year, once I've hit goal. I'm going to go TFR for...
  53. LincsBren

    Propoints in Cambridge Diet products?!

    Thank you so much! I'd be on 29 PP daily, so porridge for breakfast and shake or bar for lunch means I'd be looking at 20 points throughout the rest of the day. I'll have a browse on here to see what that equates to in 'real' food terms, and buy a calculator as soon as they come back in stock...
  54. LincsBren

    Daily Tracker

    Thank you, I'd posted on the WW forum too and apparently the shakes and porridges have 4 PP and the bars have 5 PP - which I imagine is the same for LT. WW could then work for maintenance / shifting this last bit... food for thought, so to speak!
  55. LincsBren

    Daily Tracker

    I'm thinking of joining WW... but I love the convenience of CD products and the fact that if I have 2, I already know I'm having at least 2/3 of all my essential vits and mins. Any idea how many propoints the products are? (Very similar to LT, so if you've ever pointed them...!)
  56. LincsBren

    Propoints in Cambridge Diet products?!

    I am currently on CD 'step 3' (1000 cals a day) but, although I love having 2 products a day, I find the plain calorie counting trickier and know that I am then tempted to do daft things like use my calorie allowance on chocolate. I am considering joining WW to try the propoints plan, whilst...
  57. LincsBren

    How many PP should i be on?

    I've lost 3.5 stone through lipotrim / cambridge diet and have half a stone to go. I'm intending on staying on some CD products for losing the last bit / maintaining anyway (as they're SO convenient and tasty!) but I am considering also joining WW, as I figure I can propoint the CD products...
  58. LincsBren

    Sandra's weekly weigh in

    Well done you, that's fantastic! It's inspirational how positive you are, despite the hip replacement being so heavy. It must have been quite difficult to see number go up on the scale and somehow in your head accept that it's metalwork, not fat!
  59. LincsBren

    wk 1 weigh in

    Excellent loss, especially as it's TOTM, well done you! Keep it up!
  60. LincsBren

    December Challenge.......

    Shortly after my first post on here, I re-evaluated and decided I much prefered Sandra's suggestion of aiming to STS! So that's my aim for December... sadly I have let 2lbs creep on, but I'm going to shift that this week :D Sandra - 11st 4lbs, last weigh in was 11st 3lbs:D goal is to sts...
  61. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    Thanks all! Jan, I started my weight loss journey on LT in August, and although I switched to CD further down the line, my weight loss diary and posts were all in here so I've never 'moved out'. I've tried a couple of times, but the CD lot aren't as gobby as us lot ;) I'm having a TFR day...
  62. LincsBren

    Starting 1000 on Monday

    I've been on the 1000 for a few weeks and it's lovely! Stupidly I have succumbed to Christmas goodies in the last fortnight and had a tiny gain, but feel confident about getting back on track. I was actually struggling a bit to make my 1000 cals up some days!
  63. LincsBren

    What 3 things would you take?

    My favourite horse, Star (don't tell the others she's my favourite!) assuming the island had grass and freshwater! A knife A boat
  64. LincsBren

    Bren's Maintenance Diary

    Well, I'm back, hardly had time to sleep let alone log in here for the last fortnight! I started December at 11st 7lbs. A week in, I had lost 2lbs and was 11st 5lbs. My final goal is 11st, but my December aim is to not finish the month any heavier than I started it! So I am hoping that I am no...
  65. LincsBren

    re-start TFR after Christmas

    I haven't been TFR for ages, but had hoped to get to goal by the beginning of December but missed it by 5lbs. My aim was to maintain this weight over December as I knew I'd want some Christmas goodies (and as I've been on CD step 3 for a while, am well out of ketosis anyway!) so by the New Year...
  66. LincsBren

    When did you reach goal?

    Waterworks - my intention is to maintain on low-carb but I'm not switching to Atkins just yet - maintaining well (despite far too many Christmas treats) and will probably go TFR again for 2-3 weeks in the new year to knock this on the head once and for all!
  67. LincsBren

    When did you reach goal?

    I started this diet 4 months ago, and having 4 stone and 1lb to lose, I set today as my goal date for reaching target. Unfortunately I've not quite managed it (but only 5lbs to go :D ) and Mini commented that not many people seem to reach target by the first date that they set, so I thought I'd...
  68. LincsBren

    Bren's Refeed Diary

    Thank you Molly! I'm a bit funny with beans (the texture... eurgh!) but may try experimenting with cooking them in different ways :D Saturday: - CD shake - CD porridge - Lamb and lots of veg! - 1 large egg (mushroom omelette) - 2 x ferrero rocher - Tiny sliver of homemade fruit cake (yum!) -...
  69. LincsBren

    Week 18 weigh in

    I was dreading today's weigh in as I had originally set 4th December as my target date for being at goal, and I knew I wouldn't make it. However, weigh in today showed 159.4lbs (11st 5lbs) so I am just 5lbs from goal, lost 1.8lbs this week :bunnydance: and am feeling really positive about...
  70. LincsBren

    O/T Show Off Your Fun In The Snow

    Incidentally, they're usually snuggled up in cosy rugs, but I thought they'd like a bit of fresh air... only MY horse would decide that's a good time for a roll.
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    O/T Show Off Your Fun In The Snow

    I've been ill so only venturing outside to do the horses and walk the dogs...
  72. LincsBren

    How Far Are You From Goal?

    5lbs to go...
  73. LincsBren

    Bren's Refeed Diary

    It's ok, I'm already out of ketosis so I'm not worrying about sugars in veg and fruit - I figure it's still better to fill up on peas and sweetcorn (I do limit the sweetcorn a lot more) and other veg which is also low calorie than make myself hungry and snack on other stuff. Friday: - CD...
  74. LincsBren

    Bren's Refeed Diary

    Thursday: - CD shake - CD porridge - 4 cubes of turkish delight :argh: (200 cals - stupid!!) - 1 Ferrero rocher - Chicken breast - Assorted veg - Splash of soy sauce - Total: 900 Feeling really rubbish and sick today, not liking the idea of eating chicken and veg but to be honest, all I fancy...
  75. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Have flu. Feel rotten. Am swinging between not wanting to eat or drink anything at all, and wanting to eat sweet soft 'easy' things. Managed to stick to the diet with the exception of 1 ferrero rocher (which I couldn't taste - what a waste!) and a tiny (60g) portion of Dad's homemade rice...
  76. LincsBren

    Bren's Refeed Diary

    Well, I've done 17 weeks on the diet so far. The first 14 weeks were pretty much TFR (lipotrim initially, then CD sole source plus) and the last 3 weeks have been CD 810, but not done very strictly - so some days I'd have the 3 products and some veg, other days I'd do it 'properly'. However...
  77. LincsBren

    What CD Products are best?

    Has anyone tried the new maple and pecan porridge? Yum yum!
  78. LincsBren

    December Challenge.......

    Well, I am not quite a goal so would like to keep losing, but I seem to be losing sooooo slowly right now (1lb a week!) so just going to set myself the target of losing 4lbs in December. That'll leave me with just 3lbs to lose in 2011 though - fingers crossed! Sandra - 11st 4lbs Funkystrut -...
  79. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    My CD consultant suggested last night that I become a consultant too, and I'm really tempted. It might keep me on the straight and narrow - partly because, let's face it, a fat consultant wouldn't inspire clients and secondly, I would get a reduced rate on the products so financially it wouldn't...
  80. LincsBren

    Week 17 weight in...

    161.2lbs so 1.0lb off. Slowly but surely! I am LOVING eating, I have to say! 7.2lbs to go!
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    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Another pound off! I've accepted that this last bit is going to take me ages, so as long as the numbers keep going down, it doesn't matter how long it takes!
  82. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Stayed 100% yesterday. 100% so far again today as well... feeling positive and back on track! Week 17 weigh in tomorrow morning... everything crossed.
  83. LincsBren

    New years resolutions.

    Well, I'm hoping to have got to goal before then, so my resolution will be to maintain (I'll set myself an upper limit to take emergency action at!) but if I've not reached goal then I'll lose that last bit. Other goals are to get my young horse back in work (she's been on maternity leave!) and...
  84. LincsBren

    What CD Products are best?

    I LOVE the porridges - both of them, but perhaps apple and cinnamon slightly more - and mint choc and choc orange shakes are both heavenly hot. I usually have toffee and walnut for lunch, and recently have been having that hot which is lovely and creamy. I have tried mint choc, choc orange...
  85. LincsBren

    Brace yourself world - Im gonna wear leggings!!!!

    I've seen worse than size 18 legs in leggings, especially in the NE ;)
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    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    100% so far today. Tempted by cookies at school (giant smarties ones that the children bakes) but resisted. Well done me. My meals from Tuesday are not going to be hugely excited - they will pretty much be a protein portion of a certain size (average of 200 cals) plus about 300g of veg (approx...
  87. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I really need to kick myself back into touch. I am not losing as I should be; I had a big 'I feel fat and what's the point anyway' meltdown at work today and ate 2 cookies and 4 after-8 mints. Bloody rediculous, I KNOW it's been really succesful for me so far, I KNOW I've not had good losses...
  88. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    See, I am finding that now I'm eating again, I am getting hungrier and wanting to eat more, which scares me! I know what you mean Sandra - I eat and then am completely convinced I'll have piled loads of weight on by the morning! I've been having my meal in the evening, but today I was on a...
  89. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I'm loving eating, but yes, I'm terrified! I'm so afraid of slipping into bad habits, and am still obsessed with the scales - I practically hold my breath as I get on the morning after eating what felt like a 'big' meal! Objectively I know I look pretty good at this weight, and it's a healthy...
  90. LincsBren

    Week 16 weigh in

    Thanks all! I'm finding it a hard slog now to be honest - I'm frustrated as it's coming off so slowly, probably because I'm eating again (am between 800-1000 cals a day now) but at the same time, even eating 1000 cals a day I should be losing more like 2lbs a week! On the other hand, I was...
  91. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Still plodding on. Finding it all a bit of a slog now to be honest - I've moved up a step-and-a-half I suppose; with CD, step 2 is 810 cals which is meant to be the 3 products (420 cals) plus a high protein meal. However, I've been having 2 products (porridge for breakfast and shake for lunch)...
  92. LincsBren

    How many bags of sugar have you lost?

    Well, when I posted my reply above I couldn't really imagine having lost 20 bags of sugar... and yet I have now lost over 22 bags of sugar! Nearly 4 bags to go... when I reach goal, I'll have lost about 26 bags!
  93. LincsBren

    ****NOVEMBER CHALLENGE****

    Just 1lb off for me this week... I think 10lbs off was ambitious this month - especially as I started refeeding earlier than intended! Still, 4lbs off - maybe another couple in the last week of November! SlimmerSu - 14lbs: 11lb lost, 3 to go Daisy 1966 - 12lbs - 12lbs Done :-) Diole - 14lbs to...
  94. LincsBren

    Week 16 weigh in

    I've been re-feeding this week - not LT refeed, but moved onto Cambridge 810 (3 products and a meal). Only lost 1lb, but I guess my body is getting used to food again!
  95. LincsBren

    30 day activity challenge

    I'm up for this... not sure if I'll manage it today (staff meeting after work and then doing the horses in the dark!) but I will try - I must have an exercise DVD somewhere!
  96. LincsBren

    Your goals? Add gender, height and goal weight..

    Female, 5'6". Goal weight of 11st initially (which will be the lightest I've EVER been as an adult - lighter even than most of my teenage years) but as I am very muscley through years of horse riding and dancing, 11st will make me quite slim (currently 11st 9lbs and size 12). That said, it's...
  97. LincsBren

    Girly topic - TOTM changes?

    I do think it all changes our cycles... I wasn't quite as late this time, but still about a week later than I normally am. It's odd because I've been on a VLCD for 15 weeks now, and it's only my last 2 periods that have been late (and lighter than usual!)
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    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Well, I managed to actually lose, albeit only 0.2lbs (163.2lbs) at my own official weekly weigh in. Then tonight I saw my cambridge consultant, who's scales show a 2lbs loss. So I rushed home and hopped back on mine, which then showed me another 0.6lbs lighter (which was nice - 11st 8lbs!). I'm...
  99. LincsBren

    ****NOVEMBER CHALLENGE****

    Shocking week, but hey. Must try harder! SlimmerSu - 14lbs: 7lb, 7 to go Daisy 1966 - 12lbs - 9lbs 3lbs to go Diole - 14lbs to get my second stone. 8gone, 6 to go Dimage - 14 lbs Ella Belle - 14lbs: +1lb, -4.5lbs, 10.5lbs to go Jayne33 (- 14lbs) -6lb, -0.5lb, 7.5lb to go! BigT - 15-20 lbs...
  100. LincsBren

    Week 15 weigh in

    Bad, bad week. Bread, incl. chelsea buns (homemade, natch), chocolate (a lot), and a couple of biscuits. Reeeeeeally struggling with this now. I've taken myself up a step to 810 cals with CD now, in an effort to only eat low carb, low fat, high protein foods rather than the above. Hopefully...
  101. LincsBren

    Body Image

    5 days for every lb of weight lost... that's really interesting. By the time I've reached goal, I will have lost over 57lbs. So that's 285 days! That's 41 weeks - and the diet itself will have only taken about 20 weeks. That's actually really encouraging to think it's 'normal' to take time for...
  102. LincsBren

    Body Image

    I have to say I think LT falls down in a big way with it's refeed. My personal opinion is that 1 week is NOT sufficient for people to go from TFR to basically eating all food groups. Cambridge diet has a much better (IMO!), graduated program to reintroduce food. Eg their TFR (sole source) is the...
  103. LincsBren

    Week 14 weigh in

    I don't mind at all, thank you very much! I can't wait to be corset-weight again!
  104. LincsBren

    Body Image

    Yep, another here who feels the same! I've lost 3.5 stone and gone from size 18 to size 12. I am always surprised when I put a size 14 item of clothing on and it's too big - it's all so novel; in my head, size 14 would be fine - but then I look at myself (as a size 12!) and feel I'm still pretty...
  105. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    It was my first bit of bread since starting 15 (!!) weeks ago - oops! I do think refined carbs like white bread and pasta can certainly make you retain a lot of water very quickly. The quantity I ate wasn't enough it itself to make me put weight on, yet the next morning the scales showed me 3lbs...
  106. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Apparently they don't usually bother with that now, as 75% of people have them come back, so usually they just whip it out - but I guess if there's very few, very tiny stones they may consider not-operative treatment. TOTM today - explains my constant food obsession this past week, total lack...
  107. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Not sure yet, as I'm still waiting for my ultrasound so see exactly how many / how big the stones are. I am finding the diet tough right now - I think I'm about ready to eat. I will keep on trying for TFR for the next week as planned and then come down a step to 800 cals a day. I don't think...
  108. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I don't think my fat bits are noticeable in clothes - I'm really pleased with how I look dressed, whereas before I started, clothes seemed to emphasise my fat bits and I definitely looked better naked (no tight waistbands or sleeves to dig in then!) but I definitely DO have a lot of actual fat...
  109. LincsBren

    Bloody Celebs!!

    I don't know how old you are, but I'm guessing quite young... give it a couple of years and you won't notice or care what weight celebs are! Honestly, this diet is about YOU. Based on your current BMI being 22 (if your data is up to date) you are already closer to 'underweight' than to...
  110. LincsBren

    ****NOVEMBER CHALLENGE****

    2.8lbs gone on my first weigh in for November. Fingers crossed I can keep it up! SlimmerSu - 14lbs: 4lb,10 to go Daisy 1966 - 12lbs - 4lbs 8lbs to go Diole - 14lbs to get my second stone. 8gone, 6 to go Dimage - 14 lbs Ella Belle - 14lbs: +1lb, 15lbs to go Jayne33 (- 14lbs) -6lb, 8 to go...
  111. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    163.4lbs this morning (11st 9.4lbs). So a 2.8lbs loss since last week - was hoping for 3+ but forgot the ducolax so still a bit bunged up! Can't believe I have 2 more planned weeks left - almost a bit scared to stop, with the gallstone pain and everything. I haven't even dared eat my beloved...
  112. LincsBren

    Week 14 weigh in

    2.8lbs gone, was hoping for 3lbs, but - not to put too fine a point on it - I still need to poo and forgot to take the laxatives as planned last night! So all in all, a happy bunny at 11st 9lbs :D
  113. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Good point Sandra, I am a bit bunged up and haven't 'been' for a couple of days. However, the Fat-Gods must have heard my pleas as I'm down again today - to 164.4lbs, so nearly a 2lbs loss since Saturday. I also don't think I'm drinking enough, so lots of water for me today, and a couple of...
  114. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I've been 100% all week but have started to get some sort of lurgy - I was wiped out and in pain all over (tired-to-the-bones type bones aches) last night, with a sore throat starting. Hardly slept all night, and woke up with white spots all over my throat and tonsils *yuk* I managed to drag...
  115. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Also... Day 95 of VLCD! Since gallstones issue, I've been 100% - that's a week ago. Feeling like I'm back in the swing of it, but have noticed that yesterday and today I had a bar for lunch and have felt a little 'blocked up'. I suspect I'm not drinking enough water - when I have shakes, I...
  116. LincsBren

    My photos so far :)

    Wow, you look amazing! Echo Gail re: not being 'quite large' at all, but at the same time I totally know what you mean. At my start weight I thought I was fat (well, I was!) but carried it quite well (nobody ever believed I was the weight I was) and now people tell me I'm looking great (bless...
  117. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I didn't really have any 'slim' clothes to aim for, but I did buy some size 12's about 3/4 weeks ago purely because I could squeeze into them (with a lot of tummy sucking in!) and then didn't try them on again until today and they fit quite nicely :D So yes, I suppose a few lbs is making quite a...
  118. LincsBren

    Week 17 weigh in

    Woohooo well done you!!
  119. LincsBren

    Waves sheepishly....

    I sympathise, did the same thing myself last week and had 3 days off. I however landed off the wagon on a sharp pile of stones and in A&E (gallstones!) which has helped me IMMEDIATELY go TFR as I'm so scared of the pain! Day 3 and 4 were tough, but I've made it through 100% and it's now end of...
  120. LincsBren

    Bleh..

    No offence, given she's your Aunt, but.... what a grumpy cowbag!! What she means, of course, is she's not used to seeing you like that and is clearly someone who doesn't like change! She's probably also more than a bit jealous at how utterly fab you're looking! Chin up... I know how crap it is...
  121. LincsBren

    Gallbladder issues

    I have to say even the memory of pain is keeping me on the straight and narrow! I've been on VLCD for 14 weeks now and had the odd high protein cheat nearly every week.... since I left A&E (early hours of Wednesday morning) I've been 100% SS! I have been having hormonal-triggered chocolate...
  122. LincsBren

    ****NOVEMBER CHALLENGE****

    I sympathise Ella - week before last my consultant said I'd lost 4lbs, but I weigh myself first thing in the morning after a wee but before getting dressed and knew I'd only lost 2lbs... then last week, when I had a tiny loss (half a pound!) the consultant's scales said I'd put 2lbs on...
  123. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I've also been having 10st-7lbs musings. Again. :rolleyes: I could never truly comprehend those figures at the start of this weight loss journey - I think I was about 12y/o when I began to weigh myself (not obsessively, just began to notice my weight!) and clearly remember being 11st 7lbs...
  124. LincsBren

    Caz's Week 12 Weigh-in (re-feed week)

    Well done you!! I'm just a week ahead of you and have also found my last few weeks slow, just losing 9.2lbs in 5 weeks. However, again like you, I've suddenly found this week that I'm losing again - I think I'll be on track for 3lbs off next weigh in! 5lbs to go is amazing, well done!
  125. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    11st 11.2lbs today! For the first time in weeks I really feel back in the swing of it, not tempted by any food at all and really positive and excited about my consultant weigh in tomorrow night! Woohoo!
  126. LincsBren

    Monday-new day,new week,new month

    Good luck all - new month, fresh start for us all. I'm just into my 14th week now; I was strict for the first 8 weeks, but have been slack the last 5 weeks which has shown as I've only lost 9.2lbs (compared to 36.2lbs for the first 8 weeks!) and I've had a bit of a scare (gallstone attack -...
  127. LincsBren

    Gallbladder issues

    Interesting... my GP knows I'm on SS+ and seemed happy for me to stay at that level! Although I guess those guidelines are for consultants who first have clients coming to them with potential problems. I am certainly not likely to have surgery in the next 3 weeks (if at all - I will aim to avoid...
  128. LincsBren

    Emma's 'New Me' Diary

    I have just realised how crazy-stalkerish my reply sounded at well - sorry :D Sandra - 4 weeks, 4lbs a week, no problem!! Let's do it ;)
  129. LincsBren

    Weight and dress size musing

    Isn't it funny (and for 'funny', read 'bloody annoying!) how dress sizes and weight can vary so much. For example, I am 5'6", weigh just under 12 stone now, and am a 12 in most shops. My mother, same height, is a size 16-18... and weighs 11st 7lbs. She cannot BELIEVE how heavy I am - when we...
  130. LincsBren

    Jenfurs reward chart

    Brilliant - well done you! What are you thinking this time? I have a charm bracelet filled with all sorts of things to remember, such as first holiday with OH, and a bead for each of my horses, and one from when I graduated. I will definitely be buying one to mark me hitting my goal!
  131. LincsBren

    How Far Are You From Goal?

    45lbs lost, 12lbs to go to first goal (11st!) but keep dithering about possibly aiming for 10st 7lbs instead. Going to keep these next 12lbs as a focus though, and then decide whether or not to keep going!
  132. LincsBren

    Emma's 'New Me' Diary

    I've just thought - you're 6 weeks and 16lbs ahead of me... maybe in 6 weeks I'll look as good as you! Amazing!!
  133. LincsBren

    Emma's 'New Me' Diary

    Jesus Emma *thud* That is AMAZING!! You're my height and your before pic looks like mine and we were similar starting weights (out of interest, what dress size were you then?) 10st 12lbs looks a VERY good place to be - you are such an inspiration! What dress size are you now?
  134. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    Well, my final weigh in for October and 2.8lbs off :D I didn't make this target, but have finished the month in better style than I started and am full of motivation for November! SlimmerSu -(14lbs) 17LB LOST.... COMPLETED Sandra -14lbs, down 11lb -3lb to go, so short of target Daisyhappy...
  135. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    2.8lbs off for week 13 so am now 166.2lbs (11st 12.2lbs) - thrilled! 12.2lbs to go :bunnydance:
  136. LincsBren

    Week 13 weigh in - hurrah!

    Well, my hope this week was to lose the inevitable lbs I'd have put on during my 3 'off' days on hols - so basically, to stay exactly the same as my Week 12 weigh in (169.0lbs). So you can probably appreciate how thrilled I am to have LOST a further 2.8lbs - I'm now 166.2lbs and into the...
  137. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Not too bad, thanks - it feels a bit like an on-off stitch up under my right hand rib cage. Funnily enough, I now realise I've had it off and on for a few years, but always thought it was just a stitch! I'm not getting the pain across the rest of my abdomen thank goodness, so a little niggle is...
  138. LincsBren

    Emma's 'New Me' Diary

    Fantastic, well done! I don't think many people lose on refeed, just goes to show what can be done if we stick to it all properly.
  139. LincsBren

    on day three feeling hungry

    Although I'm actually on my 91st day today, I came off the diet for 3 days at the beginning of the week, so am also on my 3rd day 'restarting'. It's tough, I'm starving today as well, but I KNOW how easy it gets later and how good the results are - I've lost 3 stone and 3 dress sizes in 3...
  140. LincsBren

    Week 1 weigh - in

    Fantastic start, well done. I'm sure you'll have great losses every week, especially with the endless miles of hacking you'll no doubt end up doing on foot with your daughter! (When I have kids with ponies, they'll be dragged out ride and lead - I don't DO walking ;) )
  141. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Thank you - how're you getting on? 6 stone in 14 weeks is AMAZING, well done you!!
  142. LincsBren

    week 10 weigh in.

    Fab Cath, well done!
  143. LincsBren

    Week 3 Weight In - Good and Bad news

    Well done, that's a terrific 3rd week loss - you've lost 22lbs in 3 weeks, which is amazing!! Don't worry about refeed - do it properly, enjoy your family celebrations but try and stick to high protein, low carb / low fat foods as much as possible and hopefully you'll manage to maintain. Then...
  144. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    The lightest I've ever been as an adult (or in fact as a teenager!) is 11st 4lbs, so I really don't know what my 'ideal' weight is as it's always been a figment of my imagination! Even when I had a bad case of glandular fever, complete with good old hepatitis and was hospitalised and then unable...
  145. LincsBren

    WEIGH IN 3

    Brilliant, well done you!!
  146. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Not in ketosis yet, but hopefully will be by tomorrow. Feeling quite hungry today put still sore so not tempted to eat anything - I actually feel quite frightened about being in that kind of pain again, so I suppose have been scared into being really strict with myself!
  147. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Oh Monarch, how horrible. With my gallbladder issues this week I really sympathise on the pain and sickness front - doesn't sound like yours is that, thankfully - how're you feeling today?
  148. LincsBren

    Has anyone started a November challenge?

    LovelyLauren 16lbs - 0lbs lost - 16lbs to go 16to10 - 9lbs - 0lbs Lost. doubledebra - 16lbs - 0lbs lost 16lbs to go LincsBren - 9lbs - 0lbs lost, 9lbs to go
  149. LincsBren

    so excited about starting CD again on monday :)

    Good luck for Monday guys! I had a 3 day break for hols, and as I've posted elsewhere ended up in hospital with gallstones - SERIOUS agony! My own fault for eating fatty foods on holiday, but the only positive is it's made me really determined to stick to this 100% until I reach goal AND be...
  150. LincsBren

    Gallbladder issues

    Thank you girls! I did chat to my GP who said low fat diet it what's needed, so CD is ok :D Hopefully I won't need my gallbladder out (scared myself silly reading up on the side-effects, but googling any medical issue is dangerous ;) ) but I'll know more after my scan. Determinator, how're you...
  151. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    AND this means my BMI is now 27 exactly, and I've lost over 20% of my starting weight. I've lost over 3/4 of what I had to lose as well - less than a stone to go now (just!) What motivation!
  152. LincsBren

    First Day

    Good luck - it's so worth it! xx
  153. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I know I shouldn't have, but I couldn't resist hopping on the scales this morning, just to see if my aim to stay the same this week was realistic. Well.... :drumroll: I'm 11st 13lbs!! Scales showed 167.6lbs so by tomorrow hopefully I'll have dropped that 0.6lbs and so lost a full 2lbs, despite...
  154. LincsBren

    Gallbladder issues

    Can you do CD with gallbladder issues? I am assuming so, because it's low fat... what have other people's experiences been? I was hospitalised on Tuesday with suspected gallstones - been referred for ultrasound to confirm, and sent home in the meantime but it's 99% likely based on tests so far...
  155. LincsBren

    100 DAYS OF LIPOTRIM !

    Daisy, your commitment knows no bounds! I realised today I'm on Day 90, but I have cheated sooooooo many times - I just don't know HOW you do it, but you are inspirational! Just 22 days left TFR for me - going to try and keep you successes in mind over my last 22 days. xx
  156. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    I've just looked at my calendar - it's my 90th day today! Also my second day 100% after the hols; tomorrow will be tough but I WILL get through it. And then by Saturday morning, I'll be back in ketosis AND be back on track when I have my Week 13 weigh in! I expect I'll have put some water...
  157. LincsBren

    Reason why Lipotrim

    In 2007 a couple of friends of mine lost a lot of weight on LT and so I looked into it. I had already successfully slimmed from 14st 4lbs to 12st 12lbs over a period of 2 years, through high protein, low carb healthy eating - but then my weight loss had stalled. I did LT just for a short while -...
  158. LincsBren

    how much have you lost in 8 weeks

    I lose about 1.5 stone in my first 4 weeks, and another stone in the next 4 weeks. Exact figures are in my signature! I was 100% nearly every day - in that time I had 3 high protein, low carb meals.
  159. LincsBren

    ****NOVEMBER CHALLENGE****

    Well, I haven't had my final October weigh in yet (I weigh in on Saturdays) but I'm thinking ahead! I'll be on TFR for 3 weeks of November, but then refeeding, AND my losses this month have been poor, so I'm just going to aim for 10lbs this time. SlimmerSu - 14lbs, to get me into 12stones...
  160. LincsBren

    Whats everyones..

    Start weight: 15st 1 Current weight: 12st 1 Goal weight: 11st (maybe less, but I'll see how I feel when I get there!) Goal date: 4th December
  161. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Thanks girls! Monarch, mum's fine thank you - this was her 6th chemo (out of 8) so she's nearly there! She swapped drugs on the last round and had an allergic reaction, so was stuffed full of piriton before getting chemo this time and has taken it well. It'll be the weekend it really hits her...
  162. LincsBren

    Reasons to be cheerful......part one!

    Amazing Sandra, well done!!
  163. LincsBren

    Bren's Second Diary - Week 13 onwards

    Well. What a holiday! Apologies in advance for a looooong entry. I have been on a VLCD for just over 12 weeks - my Week 12 weigh in was on Saturday 23rd October. I started on Lipotrim, before swapping to Cambridge Diet mainly due to convenience and location (plus all the extra flavours are...
  164. LincsBren

    3 week waist challenge anyone?

    That's amazing girls! What a waist, Sandra! I haven't got all of my measurements to hand, but my 3 week challenge took me to 31.75", so I los just under 2" which I'm pleased with!
  165. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Well, on hols and waiting for OH so thought i'd update. Had 2 shakes yesterday for breakfasr and lunch, and A-side atkins bar early evening. We had a 3 course meal booked which was delucious, and being an award winning gourmet food place naturally the portions were small which helped! Soyp to...
  166. LincsBren

    Emma's 'New Me' Diary

    AMAZING!! What an inspiration you are!! I am dead jealous of your thighs in particular - they are my problem area and the inches just never seem to shift! Glad refeed is going well :D
  167. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Well done you - how're you feeling general health wise now? xx
  168. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    VLCD = very low calorie diet (ie lipotrim, exante, step 1 of cambridge diet and so on!) SS is an abbreviation for 'sole source' which is the low calorie step on cambridge - same as lipotrim, 3 products a day totalling 420 cals. I swapped to CD due to location as my LT pharmacist was miles away...
  169. LincsBren

    Week 12 weigh in

    That's it - sometimes I catch a glimpse of my reflection in a window or something and actually think 'wow'! I am feeling really confident and edging ever closer to feeling downright sexy... I am feeling fitter and more energetic and don't have a compulsion to suck my tummy in all of the time...
  170. LincsBren

    October Challenge anyone?

    Leeds - to lose 7lbs Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs-lost 13.5 - 15.5 to go - don't think I'm gonna do it :( Goreygirl - to lose 20lbs: 19lbs down - 1 to go Angelchops - to lose 14lbs trisha - to lose 14lbs 2lbs lost 12 lbs to go PhoenixsHonour - to lose 14lbs, 12.5lb lost, 1.5lb to...
  171. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    I've also been constipated this week :s but after posting this I have some... movement (!) and so weighed in again at 169.0lbs, so counting that one as my weigh in :rolleyes: That means a loss of 0.6lbs so hardly brilliant, but feel SO much better than a gain. Sandra - I'll be on 2 shakes and...
  172. LincsBren

    Week 12 weigh in

    I think that definitely has something to do with it, Sandra. I'm also conscious of the fact I am utterly shattered with work (new teacher and just finished my first half term!) and am probably using food as a comfort / treat / pick me up / refresher. I'm going to Lancs to a lovely country...
  173. LincsBren

    Girly topic - TOTM changes?

    The bizarre thing is, I was regular as anything when I was fatter, it was just this blip! I ended up doing a pregnancy test (thankfully negative!) and then when I did come on, I had a very short period (3 days). It'll be interesting to see if I'm late next time!
  174. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    It wasn't your fault, Su or Kez - somebody else hadn't copied and pasted the most recent post - must have copied from a few pages earlier!! Another crap week for me - for the first time on this diet, I have put weight ON - only 0.4lbs but still depressing. I'm definitely going to be rolling...
  175. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    That was last Saturday. Today was 170.0lbs. Put 0.4lbs on :cry: My own fault, crappy week, should have known better. 12 weeks on this diet is taking it's toll, I've nearly had enough. I am, however, staying on it for another 4 weeks as planned. I'm eating some of this week though, so not...
  176. LincsBren

    Week 12 weigh in

    My own fault, following my naughtiest week so far on the diet, which included some chocolate, 2 scones and a chocolate cup cake :break_diet: So, it comes as no surprise that I have put on weight this week! What IS a surprise is that this morning I am 170.0lbs exactly - last Saturday I was...
  177. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    ARGH!! Why do people keep copying and pasting older posts and so change loads of us backwards and make us look like we're gaining?! ;) :D Flipping 'eck, my losses are crap enough as it is!! SlimmerSu -(14lbs) 9 down-5 to go Sandra -14lbs, down 8lb -6lb to go Daisyhappy -21lbs...
  178. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Tits. CDC weigh in tonight, and I think I'll have STS or even possibly have put on since Monday's weight in :eek: Must NOT lose faith, regardless of the outcome. Will keep drinking the water today, and keep everything crossed for a loss - no matter how tiny - come tomorrow morning!
  179. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    If only! Although cadbury's was the culprit... bought some chocolate for my class and had to check it was safe to give them ;) Been on the water like a mad thing today. Time will tell...
  180. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    According to the scales this morning I have put on a pound :o My weekly home weigh in is Saturday so I have 2 days to put it right. Cambridge weigh in has been brought forward to tomorrow night though, so must drink drink drink and hope I shrink overnight. Gah!
  181. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Shouldn't have had the chocolate yesterday :mad: I've really struggled to stay strong today. I have had to cave slightly and cook some carrots, as it was chocolate or carrots!! Sigh. Needed some jeans in a hurry so grabbed OH's off the floor hoping I might be able to squeeze them on.... they...
  182. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Very bad yesterday - chocolate accident! Moving on today though - I have an early CDC weigh in this week (Friday night) as I'm away on Monday, so MUST be back on track.
  183. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Don't feel you have to go just because you're talking about food - this is what our diaries are for! I'm so sorry you're having such a rough time. Maybe you could have the shakes twice a day and eat a meal once a day to give your body chance to cope? Plenty of people don't eat at all when...
  184. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Went to my cambridge councilor tonight - on her scales, I have lost 4lbs :D I know I haven't REALLY (weight fluctuates so much by the evening!) but it's still a lovely boost. I was also measured tonight: 11 week measurements (end of 2nd week of waist challenge - 1 week to go!) [X] = amount lost...
  185. LincsBren

    3 week waist challenge anyone?

    11 week measurements (end of 2nd week of waist challenge - 1 week to go!) [X] = amount lost since last week, (X) = total loss. Under bust: 34" [0"] (-4") Around bust: 38.5" [-2.5"] (-7.5") Waist: 32" [-0.5"] (-8") Hips: 39.5" [-1.5"] (-8.5") Arms: 12" [0"](-2") Thighs: 23.75" [-0.25"] (-4.25")...
  186. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Oh how rubbish Monarch, I hope you feel better very quickly. xx
  187. LincsBren

    Weekend away...

    Wow, well done you!! I'm sure it will be worth it - when's your weigh in?
  188. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    169.0lbs today - I'm still counting week 11's loss as the 2.4lbs, but that extra 0.6lbs from yesterday morning has made me feel so much better! Roll on next week's weigh-in.... I should be in the 11st's!!
  189. LincsBren

    Week 11 weigh in

    Thank you all, I couldn't do it without you!! xx (169lbs on the scales this morning, so another 0.6lbs gone overnight and I feel a lot better - funny how much such a small amount of weight can change how you feel!)
  190. LincsBren

    Week 15 Weigh in

    Daisy you are doing so fabulously, what an inspiration!! :D
  191. LincsBren

    I've blown week 2....

    Daisy and Su speak a lot of sense - sometimes you just have to go with normal life! I'm going away with my OH for 2 nights in a week, and I KNOW I will be eating when we're away. He has been so incredibly supportive throughout this diet, NEVER suggesting going out for meals or moaning that we...
  192. LincsBren

    How does the 810 plan work?

    Could anyone list them for me in the meantime? I'm not seeing my CDC for almost another week, and I want to be able to plan ahead. I definitely will not be able to afford £41 per week on CD products AND buy food; before this, my weekly food bill was £25! I have always taken a vit/min supplement...
  193. LincsBren

    !!!!!!!Halloween Challenge!!!!!!!

    Rubbish lost this week, only 2.4lbs. Still, a loss is a loss! Fatandfedup. 62 lbs Dappymare: 42 lbs -9lbs lost 33 lbs to go Mush: 45lbs - 13lbs lost 32lbs to go Cartwoman: 35 lbs BeckyN: 42lb Lisa D: 42lbs cmacca: 42lbs - 37lbs lost 5bs to go Fat-Boy-Slimmin - 56lb - 33lb lost DotBirch - 42...
  194. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    Rubbish loss again.... GAH!! 2.4lbs this week... I'm unlikely to lose the other 8.8lbs in a fortnight, but will give it a good go! Upping the exercise - no excuses! SlimmerSu -(14lbs) 9 down-5 to go Sandra -14lbs, down 1lb -13lb to go Daisyhappy -21lbs Tinkerbellthefairy - 14lbs -8lbs 6lbs to...
  195. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Another pretty rubbish loss this week, BUT I must remember that a loss is still a loss; although it was only 2.4lbs off this time, it has taken me to 169.6lbs which is EXACTLY 3 stone lost in total; I had set my goal date as 4th December and that's 7 weeks away, and I now have 15.6lbs to lose so...
  196. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Well done for pushing through it, I am very impressed!!
  197. LincsBren

    Week 11 weigh in

    STILL a rubbish loss. It just seems so unfair! I know losses slow down towards goal, but then I see other people who have been on this longer than me still getting good results. Moan, moan! Anyway. The GOOD thing is I hit the magic 3 stone marker - exactly! So a 2.4lbs loss, meaning current...
  198. LincsBren

    How does the 810 plan work?

    I'm currently on SS (and allow myself up to 2 SS+ meals a week, but usually only have 1) but am only staying on SS for another 5 weeks. Within that 5 weeks, I also have 2 x 3-day holidays, when I will have an evening meal. After the 5 weeks, I'll be going onto the 810 to either begin my...
  199. LincsBren

    Week 11 weigh in

    Tomorrow. Really nervous - my last 2 losses have been so crap (3.2lbs total!) and I don't feel this week has been any better. Fitting into the size 12 trousers this morning was definitely a boost, but I have been expecting to hit my 3 stone marker for the last couple of weeks and am quite...
  200. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in

    Are you aiming lower because of your tummy? Careful of going too low... at 10 stone, you'd have a BMI of about 21 which for someone of your fitness and musculature I would have thought a bit on the light side! I suggest going to 11 stone and reassessing then! What about switching to CD 810 and...
  201. LincsBren

    Finding it really hard today

    Echo Daisy, I think it must be the weather - I have been starving all day and am still suffering now. It's my 11th WI tomorrow, with 5 weeks to go... and although another 5 weeks seems like SUCH a long time now, it doesn't seem 5 mins since I was on day 4 like you, so believe me that time DOES fly!
  202. LincsBren

    Today, I will mostly be wearing....

    ...size 12 trousers!! I'll admit they're not a perfect fit (slight muffin top!) but comfy and they FIT! Can't quite believe it! And 12st 2lbs on the scales this morning - everything crossed for 12st 1lb tomorrow (weigh in day) as that's my 3 stone marker!
  203. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Today, I am going to work wearing.... Size 12 trousers!! :bunnydance:
  204. LincsBren

    SandraB, guess what i bought today??? food mentioned

    It's such a difficult time, isn't it. I am hoping (hoping, hoping!!) I have hit goal by the end of November, which means I will be eating again by Christmas. I had put together a really strict plan of action when I thought I'd still be on LT when I reached goal, which would have had me on Atkins...
  205. LincsBren

    Any advice gratefully received....

    I've had TOTM issues too - I was fine on LT, but when I switched to CD I didn't come on as usual - I ended up taking a pregnancy test as I was starting to get worried when I was a fortnight late! Of course, that mean I came on the next day, but had a shorter, lighter period than normal. I'm...
  206. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Oh bless you - I hope you feel better soon. Drink lots of water - will flush the flu out, and help with weight loss - double bonus! Despite the general tiredness (roll on half term!) I felt very energetic today, and after riding and poo-picking I took the dogs out for an hour and did some of...
  207. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in

    What are you thinking now?!
  208. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Just 12! More like 1.2 million I suspect! I think the saving grace of teaching and this diet is we're too busy to snack during the day!
  209. LincsBren

    What do you get for your weekly supply of CD shakes, soups, porridge and bars?

    I get a porridge for every breakfast, I get 5 bars and 2 soups a week for lunches, and 7 shakes for tea! My absolute favourite shakes are choc orange and mint choc, and I have them both hot. I also really like toffee and walnut cold, and sometimes have that for lunch. The only shake I've not...
  210. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    I'm in a tiny school too (58 I think) - I have a delightful Y5/6 class, only 17 of them, I am ridiculously spoilt! Only in my NQT year so am shattered right now but loving every minute.
  211. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    I own 3; 2 irish draught mares (mother and daughter) - mother has been my main riding horse for the last 7 years apart from a break while she had the daughter, and is back in foal now so I just hack her about bareback whenever she's bored! Her daughter (5yrs) is currently on breeding loan to a...
  212. LincsBren

    Monarch's diary

    Oh bless you, I really sympathise - there is nothing like feeling really unwell and miserable with a class full of monsters grating on the nerves... boy can we tell it's nearly half term; they've been vile this week! I am utterly shattered, and I've managed to avoid all the bugs so far. I am...
  213. LincsBren

    How many dress sizes?...

    You will definitely be a 16 (or smaller!) by then!! I have gone from a size 18 to a size 14 (and can fit into 12's, just not 'comfortably' yet!) in just under a 3 stone loss. I think by the time I get to goal, which will be a 4 stone loss, I'll have lost 3 sizes.
  214. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in

    So jealous that you only have a stone to go, but also :hail: !!
  215. LincsBren

    Thank god......

    Bloody well done! :D :D
  216. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Oooh good luck! I've got a show on Sunday (ridden M&M) and HATE showing, but it's a qualifier and the owner would like me to try for it. Nothing as unflattering as cream jods!
  217. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    A week into my self-imposed 3-week-waist challenge and I've lost an inch from my waist :D 2 weeks and 1.5" to go to that mini goal! Finding the sit-ups absolutely fine; I'm going to introduce some lowers as I've been focusing on uppers and obliques. I may never lose the layer of fat that would...
  218. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    Some great losses this week guys, well done! Mine was crap, but you are all inspiring me for my weigh in on Saturday. Just 3 more days to plough through, then I can get up and weigh in and hopefully see a nice rewarding loss!
  219. LincsBren

    hey everyone im back for my shakes

    Echo Su on the LT being low cal. Also bear in mind we all have weeks where we lose less than we'd like, so maybe this was just yours! I've had weeks of only losing that on LT!
  220. LincsBren

    Abs exercises - how many?!

    I'm on a mission to tone up my abs - I'm battling on with the weight loss through diet and general exercise, but need more core stability for riding and dancing anyway. I've been doing sit-ups twice a day for a week. In the morning I do 50 with a crunch-frame and 20 eccentric contractions...
  221. LincsBren

    October Challenge anyone?

    My loss (and other people's!) has been altered - I think people need to make sure they're copying / pasting from the most recent post, not from the first one! I think I've updated it all :) Leeds - to lose 7lbs Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs-lost 8.5 - 19.5 to go Goreygirl - to...
  222. LincsBren

    Hows all me old muckers doing??

    Well done Nick, do stick around and keep us updated!
  223. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    100% Saturday, Sunday and today :D Should be back in ketosis - will check tomorrow. Had a bit of a brainwave as to why I might be a little 'blocked up' since changing to Cambridge - I think it's because I used to have my choc LT shake mixed with peppermint tea every single night, and now I...
  224. LincsBren

    3 week waist challenge anyone?

    10 week measurements (end of 1st week challenge!) Under bust: 34" (-4") Around bust: 41" (-5") Waist: 32.5" (-7.5") Hips: 41" (-7") Arms: 12" (-2") Thighs: 24" (-4") Total = 29.5" lost. Waist has lost an inch in a week - I was aiming for 2" in 3 weeks but now am going to push for 2.5" in the 3...
  225. LincsBren

    Do you want a team place or does your team have a vacancy - if so post in here

    I have no idea what the team thing is, but anything for extra support or a bit of friendly competition is good with me! Any teams needing a member? Does location matter or is it all online?
  226. LincsBren

    What have you noticed?

    I have noticed a re-appearance of collar bones and cheekbones and even the hint of ribs and hip bones now! I've noticed the clothes sizes dropping, and I can school the horses for much longer without getting out of breath at all! I generally have more energy and feel bouncier. Apart from right...
  227. LincsBren

    3 week waist challenge anyone?

    Fantastic, well done! Starting measurements: Under bust: 38" Around bust: 46" Waist: 40" Hips: 48" Arms: 14" Thighs: 28" Measurements last Monday (9 weeks on diet): Under bust: 34" (-4") Around bust: 41" (-5") Waist: 33.5" (-6.5") Hips: 41.5" (-6.5") Arms: 12.75" (-1.25") Thighs: 24.75"...
  228. LincsBren

    Week 9 Weigh-in...

    Fantastic, well done you!! It is but a short hop to 3 stone!! xx
  229. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in - crap!

    Thank you guys, what would I do without you?! Feeling hungry now, so going to get a massive mug of hot water and watch x-factor! xx
  230. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in - crap!

    100% today :D
  231. LincsBren

    3 week waist challenge anyone?

    BLimey Sandra, don't think I'm EVER had a 26" waist - not even as a teenager :eek: My dream is to manage a 28", but don't even know if that's realistic! Thanks Ella and Missy, nice to have company!! 1 week on the challenge tomorrow, so I'll update on waist measurement tomorrow night! Ella...
  232. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    I know, small mercies!!
  233. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in - crap!

    Only 1.2lbs off. Couple of reasons - TOTM, and a meal I shouldn't have had. Onwards and downwards!!
  234. LincsBren

    Week 10 weigh in - crap!

    1.2lbs off. Pathetic! Particularly frustrating because when I did my mid-week weigh in, I was another pound lighter than I am today. Obviously I only have myself to blame (3 course meal Friday night, albeit with mostly sensible choices) and TOTM, but still. My losses have not been great...
  235. LincsBren

    HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

    Not doing well at the moment - good job there's 5 weigh-ins this month! Only 1.2lbs off this week (totm). Sulking! 11.2lbs to go to goal, in 3 weeks / weigh-ins.... hmm!! SlimmerSu -14lbs, 4 down-10 to go Sandra -14lbs, down 1lb -13lb to go Daisyhappy -21lbs Tinkerbellthefairy - 14lbs -4lbs...
  236. LincsBren

    October Challenge anyone?

    Not doing well at the moment - good job there's 5 weigh-ins this month! Only 1.2lbs off this week (totm). Sulking! Leeds - to lose 7lbs Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs-lost 8.5 - 19.5 to go Goreygirl - to lose 20lbs: 13lbs down - 7 to go Angelchops - to lose 14lbs trisha - to lose...
  237. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Arse, tits and bollocks. 172.0lbs. 12st 4lbs exactly. A pathetic 1.2lbs off from last week. Frustrated because in the middle of the week, I was weighing in at 171lbs but hey. Still going down, must look at the positives. Also TOTM, so can't beat myself up over a poor loss. 18lbs to go - and I...
  238. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Thanks all, I love this forum! I ended up doing a pregnancy test yesterday as still no TOTM - thankfully it was negative, and of course today it's arrived :rolleyes: which probably also explains my over-emotionalness about the other night!
  239. LincsBren

    100 DAYS OF LIPOTRIM !

    Daisy, you really are an inspiration! Your post has also made me count up the days and realise that today is my 71st day - I haven't been as strong as you and have had a couple of blips but your post has inspired me again - 100 days is my next goal (7th November), and I hope that the following...
  240. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    I think what made it all even more miserable was that I hadn't seen any of them since graduation (ie a week before I started the diet) and none of them noticed my weight loss :( I know I'm still a long way from slim, but I'm nearly 3 stone down - I could have really done with a positive comment...
  241. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Well. Last night was my worst night on the diet so far. I had a pre-arranged meal our with my course mates (we all graduated in July) and a couple of our lecturers. When we got there, a few people were ill so it ended up being a very select group of 4 (my best friend from the course and our 2...
  242. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    I think I am spending far too much time reading posts from Sandra to even be thinking about commenting on this, but... I haven't pooed in a week! I think I'm going to have to consider some laxatives... although I don't feel uncomfortable, but I do feel slightly 'bunged up'. No idea what to buy...
  243. LincsBren

    Girly topic - TOTM changes?

    Has anyone else found that CD (SS) has mucked up their cycle? I was on Lipotrim and total normal, regular as clockwork... I switched to CD almost 2 weeks ago, was due on last week, and nothing happened... I know anorexics often don't have periods, but whether that's due to lack of calorie...
  244. LincsBren

    What other flavours do you wish Cambridge would introduce?

    You lot don't know you're born :D I have just switched from lipotrim (choc, vanilla or strawb shake; chicken soup; coconut or peanut crapjacks!) and am positively SPOILT for choice! I really can't work out what to order! Lol!
  245. LincsBren

    Please help, seriously ready to jack it all in....

    Echo Daisy 100% - personally I found it REALLY helped me to set a deadline. I know that 14lbs per month is 'normal', and as that works out to around 3lbs per week I worked out how many weeks I'd need to be on it - as I had the usual good loss in the first week, this meant I thought I'd need to...
  246. LincsBren

    hey everyone, trying something new

    Good luck Nat - do keep us updated! I know how you feel, this diet is wearing thin now but I swapped to Cambridge last week and the extra choice has made things a bit more interesting for a while!
  247. LincsBren

    Week 13 weigh in

    Well done, that's amazing!! Well over the half way mark for you now, fantastic! xx
  248. LincsBren

    Week 5 - weigh in and now moing to refeed

    Well done, and huge amounts of luck for refeed!! xx
  249. LincsBren

    oh no :|

    Don't panic, I'm sure you'll be fine! xx
  250. LincsBren

    Bren's Diary

    Thanks all! I still think I look fat and lumpy, but then I choose leggings and a lycra top to avoid hiding any bumps! Last night my OH got my 'thin clothes' out of the loft - mainly size 12's and 14's, with a few small 16's in that hadn't fitted me for ages. I had a marathon (over 2 hour!!)...
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