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Good luck Sparkley! You have done it before (incredibly well I must say... 8st.. Well done!!!!!) so you know it's very doable. I start tomorrow so I'm in the same boat. Xx

Thank you Scanbran. I think I have some Honeycomb so I'll def give that a try. I'm going to choose what meals I want tomorrow and PPP to waitrose for green tea, sparkling & still water so I'm all prepared. One more question- what is the thought on sweetners? I'm a tea kind of girl (like up to...

So ordered a load of food off the exante website. I had already got a bunch from a friend who had some left over to see me through this week, but I figure no harm in stocking up, and the pressure of having paid out for the diet may be motivation to go on!! ? I have ordered the chocolate and the...

Hey all!! So I'm starting my Exante adventure on Tuesday. It's the second time I've done this, though the first was a pretty half hearted attempt. Though I have successfully done Cambridge before ( I say successfully, obv not as 5 years on and I'm back on the dieting train, but you know what...

7lb off!!! :D xxx Can't believe it!!!! So Mother's Day, and the first BBQ of the year. I did eat, but stuck to steak, chicken and salad. Xx

About 11.... I've had NO sleep.. My little one has decided sleep is for fools this week, so obviously that means mummy has to be awake too!!! Luckily, one of the girls that works for me has offered to take him for as walk and some lunch this morning (benefits of owning a nursery- babysitters on...

Weigh in tomorrow, but I hVe to say this week has been really hard!! One of our parents brought in a load of home made cakes today as a thank you and they were just calling me all day. I do admit I had a bite, then spat it back out once I realised what I was doing. I'm really down about it, but...

Wow!! Well done both of you. Bet your over the moon!! Not sure what was going on for me today, but I have been STARVING all day.. I keep trying to drink water if I feel like that, but there is only so much of my day I can spend going for a wee!!! Only thing I can think is I did have a can of...

How did the weigh ins go ladies?? Xx

One question to you all. Since going in Cambridge I have been feeling really cold. Is this a common side effect??? Xx

You'll do great.. Good luck to you both for your weigh in! Xx

Wow Liz that's amazing! I did it before 4 years ago, once your in the zone your flying.. It's just the keeping disciplined afterwards. I intend to take up running again once I get into it more. Xx

How long have you been on it Anne?

I hope so! I have felt so out of control with my eating for the last year, I need to get that back.. And my little weigh in has really helped to feel that again! :) xx Are you on ss? What do you have left to loose to get to your goal? Xx

Thank you!!! Xx

LOADS!!! ;) I weighed in at 20st 9 last Monday, and I want to loose 7 st. My first goal is 3 though. Thank you so much!!!!! :) I'm starting on step 2 as my bmi is 45... Last time it was at just 40 so I managed to start on SS but actually having that meal has made the first week so much...

WEEK 1 10lb!!! :D :D So first weigh in this week- I have only been doing it 5 days so it's a short week but I'm so happy with that... Way more than I expected! Xx

Wooohoooo!!!! Had my weigh in today.. First week was a short week (5daus) due to me not starting until Monday, but I'm over the moon that I've lost 10lb!!!! :D :D :D Xxx

Right day 4 done... And it has been surprisingly easy. I actually feel like I don't need food. My husband is sat next to me eating a Snickers (he's so supportive :-/) and maybe yesterday and most certainly Tuesday I would have ripped his whole arm off to get a bite. But today.. Nothing!!!! I'm...

Well done you look fabulous !!! Xx

Wow, you really are doing so well. Congratulations!!! I like the bikini idea.. Too many years of Toyota dieting and two children has put a hold on me ever wearing a bikini without the help of a surgeons knife, but I may well get me a nice pretty dress or something!! ;) Wishing you continued...

Congrats on getting through day 1!! I have just got to the end of day 3 and it wasn't that bad.. Though yesterday was pretty horrendous, so fingers crossed I'm coming out the other end!! Good luck with the rest of your week. Xx

Woohoo!!! I was thinking more like a big fat curry followed by lots of beer and some cocktails, then to round the night off with chips cheese and gravy..... But then that explains why I got in this mess!!!!!! ;D Oh btw, did you know that a pint of lager has the same calories in it as a...

I know that feeling! I've got rows of beautiful Clothes that my husband is constantly nagging me to get rid of but I just can't bare to!! Fingers crossed soon I will be able to get in them. Xx

So day 3 is almost to a close.. I feel better than I did yesterday, and it wasn't so tough. Yesterday I refused to enter into a shop that sold any sort of food product as I knew temptation was there, but today I managed to go and do the nursery food shopping fine which is obviously a good sign...

Wow, well done!! I think most people have slip ups. I know the first week in May is going to be a nightmare as my parents are over, so my dad will be wanting to go out to eat every night!! I'll Just have to be really strong :-/ I've also got the odd night out here and there.. Over the next few...

How much have you lost? I really can't wait to get to week 9!!! First day done. It was tough at times, but starting on step 2 has been a great help- knowing I have a solid meal at the end of the day. My bmi is 45 so I can't go straight onto sole source. Last time I was able to, so it seemed...

Yeah I've kept my new appointment. It's only a consultation, so it won't hurt to find out all the ins and outs of it.. I hate the idea of surgery, so if I can manage to go without I will certainly try!! Had a bit of a hold up. I was supposed to pick up my packs on Friday, but thanks to my boys...

Will do. You too!! I'm worrying if starting on a Saturday will be hard, but I don't want to keep doing the 'wait till Monday' thing, otherwise I'll never get started... Take away tomorrow night as a farewell rubbish food, then I'm all over Cambridge!!!! :D xx

Thank you! Yeah looks that way :D I have another appointment booked in about 3 weeks time, but I'm thinking I will be open minded and see how I'm getting on before making my decision to take it further. How long have you been on CD this time?

Hiya Kat!! Well done on making it to day 4.. The first few days are tough, so to get through is a fab achievement!! I'm starting again on Saturday.. I did the diet a few years ago, and lost a fair bit, but lost motivation and have decided I'll give it another go having put it all (and more)...

Hey all!! I will apologise in advance if my posts are pretty long-winded.... I find minimins very theraputic! So I did Cambridge almost 4 years ago, after the birth of my first son. I lost around 4 st in 9 weeks and felt amazing!! I still had a good 2-3 st to loose, but lost motivation...

Where have you been???

Hiya Rozie. Good luck!! Xx

I intend to go on to slimming world in the next few weeks.. I just want to have a couple of weeks getting my head into dieting first. I have really let my portion control and food choices slip the last couple of months, and I tried to start SW a few weeks ago, but I was still breastfeeding and...

Hiya!!! Drs are a nightmare. How do they expect people to get motivated to loose weight when they make them feel like crap.. I'm much heavier than you and I've never had trouble getting the pill... They just think by shaming people it'll make them motivated to loose weight.... Doesn't always...

Today's menu- Breakfast- 2 poached eggs and asparagus. Lunch- Tuna salad Tea- Chilli, ginger and garlic chicken with stirfry veg. I've had just over 3 litres of water and 5 cups of tea. The weekend is going to be the biggest test for me. When I'm home with hubby and boys, it'll be easy to...

Thanks I will do. I've been looking at the fasting diet. Reading on here it seems to be a good option for me. I'm not breastfeeding any more. I gave up a couple of weeks ago.

Hiya, yeah I know it's too low.. I just wanted to give myself a couple of days being really strict as i have really struggled since having my lil one with eating the wrong foods and portion sizes. I know if I stick to this calorie intake I'm going to get very tired, and I can't afford to do that...

So today's menu- Breakfast- apple Snack- celery sticks Lunch- seafood mix with green salad, wholegrain mustard and balsamic dressing Snack - carrot Tea- steamed chicken and veg 4 cups of tea and about 3litres water All adds to 618 cals 39 carbs I took the baby out for 30 min walk so...

Hiya! I'm Anna, 31 and have just horrified myself at getting on the scales and seeing a whopping 19 st 1 lb!!! I've got 2 children, gorgeous boys aged 3 and 10 weeks. I'm currently on maternity leave and have done exactly what I swore I wouldn't do and gained 1.7 stone since having my little...

Hiya! I'm Anna, 31 and have just horrified myself at getting on the scales and seeing a whopping 19 st 1 lb!!! I've got 2 children, gorgeous boys aged 3 and 10 weeks. I'm currently on maternity leave and have done exactly what I swore I wouldn't do and gained 1.7 stone since having my little...

I've just realised I've rambled on and on, and haven't put anything about my weight and goals... Baby brain is awful!!!!! I'm 16st 10. And my first goal is to loose at least 2 stone by August. I've just been asked by my best friend to be her chief bridesmaid in the lovely island of sark, so I...

Hiya, has anyone had the SW paella? I'm officially starting on Monday, but getting my head round it by cookin SW recipes for meals this week for myself and my family. Hubby and my eldest are rather fussy, but have so far really enjoyed every meal I've put in front I them. So tonight's is...

Ok, so I've been on every diet you could think of, Atkins, weight watchers, Cambridge, exante, xenical................ The list goes on and on!!!!!! I'm 31, married, a mum to a gorgeous and very energetic 3 year old an have just had my 2nd lil man 5 weeks ago. I have always been large...

Thanks for your kind words Ali!! Xx I haven't had chance to update the last couple of days. Hubby's grandfather sadly passed away, and my little man has been all poorly with tonsillitis, so been very distracted with family stuff. But I did manage to pop on the scales yesterday and they read 16...

I think i'll get a few samples to try. So, had my sneaky mid week weigh in and i'm 16,10. So i've lost the 5lbs i gained in last weeks wobble, and another 2 on top. I'm hoping to get to 16,7 by official weigh in on wed, but i think that may be a little ambitious. We'll see. really happy that i...

I went back up to 17,3. Which is a 5lb gain. :( But on the bright side, I survived my 1st day back 100% and the scales already show I'm bang on 17 so fingers crossed I can get back to where I was by the weekend.... I'm feeling a bit better about it now I'm back into it, and your right...

Right.... Here goes!! Have totally fallen off the wagon from Friday to today.... I am disgusted with myself as I was doing SO well and I went and blew it. Why do I always have to let myself down with it??? I'm close to tears writing this as I am so ashamed that I f@&*$d it all up and now have...

Haven't been on much as have been super busy, but all is going well.... Back to TS now and feeling much better..... I have booked my flights home to England to see my family... 8 weeks and counting, so let's see how much I can shift I that time. My goal was to get I the 15s by then, and I'm...

6lb!!!!!! So happy with this. So that gives me a 19lb loss in 2 weeks, and I'm seeing the 16s!!!!!! Really pleased, especially as I've not been 100% for a few days of the last week due to being unwell... Start weight- 18.3 Week 1- 17.4 Week 2- 16.12 :D :D :D :D :D :D

So I did a ws day today.... Was back to work, still feeling grotty and by the end of the day I was feeling very weak, so came home and had a chicken salad. I feel much better for it I must say. I think I could have done with taking today off, but we're so busy, I'd have ended up so behind...

I hope not. From what others have said, it hasn't affected them. I work with Children aged 0-2, so I'm permanently surrounded by snotty noses and germs. Although my immune system is usually very good, I think doing this diet I just need a little extra to keep me healthy and virus free!!! :)

Huge well done on it bb12. You must be dead excited too have a nose at the scales!!! Xx

Good luck with S+S. Let us all know how u get in with it!!! :)

Sounds like your doing really well Sarahlou!!! Keep going and a huge well done!!!!!! Xx

Hiya, sorry, I'm being nosey and reading your posts. I work in the early years and appalled by what you have said about your child and the preschools. I can't believe both settings didn't give him any opportunity to settle in. That is so bad!!!! What did of stead do about your complaint?? I'm...

Thanks everyone!!! Starting to feel better today. I was signed off work fri, but went in anyway as one of my colleagues had some very bad news so wasn't able to come in...... But as a result I was absolutely shattered when I got home fri eve and just went to bed without my 3 rd pack.... Naughty...

Great thanks for all your help. I did buy some yesterday, so I'll see how I get on.

Great cheers!! What one do you take if u don't mind me asking?? Xx

Ahh cheers bb12. Xxx

Hiya!! I've been to the docs today with ear/throat infection. I've been feeling exhausted this week (more than normal on a VLCD) and doc reckons that whilst in the diet it might be a good idea to look into whether taking a multivitamin would affect my losses... Does anyone gave any advice in...

Thanks do much Gill!!! Had a dodgy day today. Woke up feeling disorientated and light headed. Throughout the day, the left side of my face has been aching more and more, so I took a bit of time owing and popped off to the docs, who informed me that I have an ear and throat infection and...

Oh and know how your feeling about TOTM... I was really struggling the couple of days before I came on.... Hope your feeling better. Xxx

Well done on getting in your size 14s..... Wearing a 14 feels like a dream to me at the minute. You muse be really pleased with yourself. An your right.... £3.60 a day is a bargain!!! My hubby moaned about the cost, but when you break it down, it's really a saving.... Well, that's what I told...

Thanks so much Moomoo. Feeling so good today, it has definitely made the last week worthwhile, and given me the motivation to carry on.... I want to get into the 15s by the time I go home to cambridge for the weekend to see my family. That is April 19th, so gives me about 7 (ish) weeks. I...

Congrats on getting through day 1. Good luck with the diet!! Xxx

Not sure if it counts.. I try to drink the 2-3 litres of water then coke and coffee as extra just in case. Good luck with your exante journey. Xxx

Hiya and wishing you a good first week on exante!!!!! Xx

Ahh thanks guys!!!!! I have been in a high since this morning, I even had my son snuggled up with me munching on chocolate, and I didn't struggle one bit!!!!!!! ;) xxx

So today's the day, my 1st official weigh in ... And the results are........ 13lb off, YIPPEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely over the moon!!! The last few days have been rather enoki and yesterday it was the start of my TOTM. This has given me such a boost to carry on, I'm so chuffed...

Starting weight was 18, 3, and after a week on exante, I am now 17,4. I am over the moon, especially as yesterday it was the start of my TOTM, which usually shows a gain on the scales between 5 and 7 lb. Couldn't be happier!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D XxxxxxxX

Ooh had a look, liking the idea of the meals.... Let me know how it tastes. Xx

Thank you so much guys.... Having a real low the last couple of days, and having support from people who know and understand how I'm feeling means so much.. Xxxxx Feeling a lot better now. Hubby has given me a lovely neck massage and run me a bath to chill in before sitting down to watch the...

Whats slim and save???

Well I've worked out why I'm struggling so much. Wonderful TOTM has reared it's ugly head!!!!! My periods aren't overly regular, so I tend to forget when I'm due. I've got PCOS.... And came off the pill in November as we would like to have another baby, so every time I come on, I get all...

Day 6 out the way and I must say, it's been a tough one!! I have found it pretty easy up until the last couple of days, but now it seems to be getting harder. Not to the point that I think I'm going to cheat, but I can't stop thinking g about food. I was watching Eastenders and one of the...

Ah thank you!! It's early days, but so far so good. :D xx

Cheers hun!!!! Xx

Me neither!!! If I do anywhere near as good as you've done, I'll be a happy bunny!! Xx

Nope, I was strong!!! That was the first real warble I've had and it wasn't nice, but feel great that I didn't give in!!!! :) xx

Huge congrats!!! You certainly seem dedicated, and such a great loss you've had in just 7 weeks. You must be so happy!!!! Xxx

Aww thanks hun, looking forward to Wed SO much now!!! Bet it was the nicest chicken you've ever had!!!!!! Xxx

Hiya!!! I'm just coming to the end of day 5 and although it's not been easy, the last couple of days have been getting better. Wishing you loads of luck on your Exante journey!!! Xxx

Wow. That's great!!! You must be so pleased with yourself. Xxx

So tonight i'm feeling a bit wobbly. I did the Iceland and M&S shop to make sure that the boys are stocked up on goodies for the week. Bought them lots of tasty treats as hubby has been very good at not rubbing my nose in it when he's eating yummy stuff. I think it would be unfair to deprive...

Have just found the first packet I don't like..... Vanilla milkshake.... Yuck!!!!!!! I downed it quick so I wouldn't have to taste it long.... I think I have like another 6 of them to go, so I might try having it with black coffee. Fingers crossed it'll be nicer that way. But still feeling...

Well done you!!! U must be so happy with that loss!!!! Xxx

Hope your feeling better for your birthday... Have a fab day!!! Xx

Good luck!!!!! Xxx

That's an amazing loss.... Well done you!!! Don't go fretting about the slip, you sound back on track, and should be so proud of yourself!!!! Xxx

Cheers!! Yeah I think I will, it's Saturday after all!!! ;) I'm loving the sofa snuggles too. As Much as I love the hubby, I do like a night in by myself from time to time.

Had the vegetable soup for tea..... Which I as dreading as I tend not to be a fan of that flavour, but I was pleasantly surprised., it was really tasty!!!! Hubby is out at the boxing, so me and my poorly boy are snuggled up on the sofa waiting to watch let's dance for sport relief. Think I...

Huge well done on being strong!!!! Not sure if I could have. When it comes to Chinese, I'd crumble in seconds!! Go you!!! Xxx

Irish breakfast has to be one of the tastiest things..... My mouth is watering thinking about it!!!!!!!!!! A huge well done on your loss... You must be so proud of yourself!!!! My first goal is 4 stone.... And it feels forever away!!

Day 4 and I'm feeling great!!!!!! A little tired and headachey but that's due I being up from 2:30 am with my poorly little man and going to work at 7. But food wise, fantastic!! I sat with the family at lunch time whilst they all tucked into fresh bread, cheeses and pâté for lunch and I...

Off to bed now.. Day 3 officially over. I did have a sneaky coke zero, hope it doesn't affect my loss, but dirt coke it one if the biggest things I'm missing( I'm a total addict!!). I went on the scales this morning and they read 17.10. On the morning of day 1 I was 18.3, so over the moon with a...

All the best people are born on that day!!!;) xx

Day 3 almost over. Just hot home from work, and feeling a little headachey and tired, but that's pretty normal after a week in a room with 12 LOUD babies, then coming home to my even LOUDER 2 year old. ;) Just about to have my soup.... Tomato and basil is on the menu tonight. Really pleased with...

Last post of the day. Surprised how I feel really good drawing to the end of day 2.. On CD I remember feeling pretty grotty by now, and getting worse over day 3 and 4, then waking up feeling amazing on day 5. Fingers crossed I'll keep this feeling up!!!!! Tempted to have a sneaky look on the...

Drink not sting.... I phone predictive txt is awful!!! ;) xx

Meant to ask.... Does anyone know if you can sting flavoured water on this diet?? I have a bottle of perfectly clear flavoured water. Looking at the nutritional info, it has no sugar or carbs and half the calories per 250 ml as the exante water flavourings.

Good luck with tomorrow. Xx

Good luck!! Xx

Hiya Moomoo. Just wanted to say hello and a big well done on your fantastic loss. I can relate to your situation a lot. I'm just coming to the end of day 2 and my starting weight is 18st 3. I too have a little one, he's 2 now though. When he was 8 months I went on Cambridge and lost over 3...

Day 2- felt much better today. I haven't had the big energy lulls that I had yesterday which is good. Enjoyed the Thai chicken soup a lot..... Yummy!!!!!

DAY 2- woke up feeling pretty good. Had a banana milkshake, black coffee and a pint of water for brekkie. Lunch will consist of a choc and orange bar and tea will be Thai chicken soup. Fingers crossed today goes well. Xx

Thanks precious... Same to you. Xx

Just watched masterchef. Sounds like I'm torturing myself, but it was really ok. I put a teaspoon of peach flavouring in it. It's yummy!!! Apart from a little emotional wobbly time, I think it's been a very positive day!!!! XxxxxxxxxX

Thanks Precious.. I'm feeling much better.. Just need to pin point the low times, and keep myself distracted. Absolutely no plans to cheat, just I get frustrated that I've let myself get to the stage that I need to do it. I am fat more positive now I've been able to sit down and relax for a bit...

Well done you. 11lbs is a fantastic loss!!!!! It's my first day and if I get to the end of week 1 with a loss like that I'll be over the moon!!!! Xx

Just had my mushroom soup. Very tasty, though just like CD I had to add a little black pepper to taste. I must admit, I'm feeling quite low this eve. I think it's because I did CAmbridge, I know what to expect from the next few days. I'm also really quite tired... But that may also have...

It's just before lunch time and my energy is feeling pretty low.. My job is pretty full on, ( looking after 12 0-2 year olds in a day nursery) so I am expecting to get times like this. So far I've had my shake, 2 litres water and 3 green teas... We passed out inspection with flying colours so...

Well I started the day with a strawberry shake... Yummy!! Def tastier than the CD ones, seems thicker and creamier. Got a toffee and nut cereal bar to take to work with me along with 3 litres of water... Gonna drive my colleagues mad nipping out for a wee every 5 mins!! Feeling good, so as I...

Cheers!! I am looking forward to getting into it. X

So tomorrow is the big day. Feeling very excited and a little nervous.... Not that I will be hungry etc, but I'm so tired of being unsuccessful with loosing weight. I know only I can do it, but it just gets hard sometimes to feel like your always failing. I have a lot of wonderful things in my...

My order arrived today.... Yippee!!!!! I have decided to put my start date back to wednesday instead of Monday though... Purely because it's valentines day and I've just found outta gorgeous hubby has booked us into a restaurant for a romantic meal.... Aaaahhhhhhhh!!! :) So Wednesday 15th feb...

Great cheers for The heads up on the water!!! I keep popping on and reding people's diaries.... It is just making me feel that I want to get started now. Still waiting on my order to arrive. I reck. It'll take a day or two longer to arrive as I'm in Guernsey. I feel so ready for this now...

Great thanks for the tips!!! Yes I do mean the exante water flavouring.... Is there a limit to how much of it you can drink?? After reading other people's diaries, I really want to get started now, but I think the 13th is more realistic as I would just give in to tptation on Saturday as its...

Great cheers!!! What is the flavoured water like?? I do drink a lot o plain water anyway, but I ordered some just to mix it up a bit. Also, I have a bit of a green tea addiction.. Is it ok to drink this on exante?? And I do drink diet coke a lot... Is it true you can drink zero fizzy drinks...

Hiya, yeah I'm going for the total solution, I found it easier on Cambridge to tell myself I wasn't allowed anything other than the meals on the diet. Fingers crossed it will be the same here. :/

Hi everyone!! I've just put my order in and now waiting for my exante products to arrive. I did the Cambridge diet in 2010 and managed to loose a good few stone, but got I'll and never went back to it. I have gained about half of what I lost, and although I did dabble half heartidly with...

Yeah, I count myself very lucky to live on such a gorgeous little rock. I'm originally from Cambridgeshire, but came over to work here as a nanny, met my husband and never left!! :) We have a little boy and it is a perfect place to raise children.

Great, thanks Jim. I like black coffee, but do struggle with tea. I'm getting there, and have cut down on the tea from about 20 cups a day (i love it!!) and now I have about 4. You have done amazingly well BTW, well done on your loss!! Feeling good today, went on the scales this morning and...

Cheers Alpaca, i'll do that. oh, my name is Anna, I signed off Tar as in thank you! Apologies if I confused you!! ;) So todays Menu was as follows; Brekkie - 3 Scrambled eggsand a slice of ham. Lunch - Caesar salad (left over ingredients from last nights tea that i left in the fridge at...

Ah cheers Kat1e. You have done amazingly well. I really hope it works for me, i'm getting fed up of starting really well, then just dropping off diets and gaining weight again. Yeah I love belly dancing. Just started it for a laugh with some friends, but I find it really works. I injured my back...

That's great, thanks. I'll try to have tea back or with cream. xxxx

Hey all!! I started on atkins two days ago, feeling good, yet still finding it hard to get my head round the idea that the foods i'm eating are going to help me loose weight. I'm a bit of a serial dieter, so have the calorie counting mentality. Hence trying Atkins - obviously the other diets...

Hello!!!! Been on a course this week, so i've been crazy busy and not had a chance to update my thread. Everything still going well. Moved to monthly weigh ins now, so have another 3 weeks to find out how much i've lost. I'm aware that it'll prob slow down now, but I'd like to have an another...

Thanks Rach, you have done amazing with your loss. The change in you in your pics is unbelievable!!! Well done!! xx

What a plank.... 17lbs, not 15....... Can't add today......... Thats even better!!!!!!! ;)

Just noticed on my ticker that i'm half way to my goal........... WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

Thanks guys!!! Well weigh in has been had and I am SUPER happy to say i've lost another 8lbs, so in my first 4 weeks on Xenical i've lost 15lbs............ SO chuffed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happy096:

That's brilliant. Well done you!! xxx

Only two days to go till the weigh in... Feeling very nervous. I know i've done well, and with being poorly, i'm bound ot have lost at least a little. But i've had two nights out drinking since the last weigh in (and another on this sat!!). I'm always moaning that I don't get to go out, and now...

Congratulations!!!! You must be over the moon with that!! Well odne you. xxx

Yeah I did think about the potential weight loss, but i'm equally concerned as i've not been to the gym in almost a week now (didn't go today as have HUGE hangover!!) Had a friends birthday last night, so drank way too much. Although I did mainly stick to vodka, lime and soda, so hopefully it...

Its fine to vent hun, thats what a diary is there for. It can be hard, but just try to focus on the reason you are doing it and how amazing you will feel when you have achieved your goal. Hope your ok, xxxxxxxxxxx

Hiya!! I think your right to set yourself a realistic goal.... Good luck on your journey. xxxx

Not been on in a few days, as I came down with a sickness bug that my gorgeous son very kindly passed on to me....... At least he's sharing!! :/ So been on the sofa (or with my head down the loo) feeling sorry for myself, and the laptop was just too far away to update my thread. Anyway, as a...

For tea tonight I had some really yummy home made kedgeree. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)

Haven't had access to the internet this weekend, as i've been doing long days at work and just too tired by the time I got home. All good still. I managed to sneak to the gym yesterday.... I hadn't been since thursday, and was really eager to go. I checked out the scales this am, and looks like...

Thanks guys!!!! Feeling a little better about my naughtiness last night. I logged everything I ate and drank into my myfitnesspal page, and i was still within all my limits... Thank goodness I hit the gym hard yesterday morning!!!! ;)

So went to the docs, and I'e had a 9lb loss in the two weeks since starting this diet... Pretty happy with that. I'm going back in another 2 weeks to get my next months prescription and for my 2nd weigh in, so we'll see if I can carry on the good work. I was kinda hoping for a stone in the first...

Yum, party food!!! What course are you doing??

When its my totm, all I want to do is eat crap. Its so hard to diet when your feeling rubbish. Good luck and hope your feeling better. xxxx

To be honest, thats exactly how i'm feeling with this diet. I'm not continually thinking about food, because I never really feel hungry. And i've found the food that i'm eating very tasty. I have always enjoyed cooking food from scratch anyway, but I have been shocked, thinking back, how much...

I know M and S do some gorgeous ones....... Not sure on the fat content of those though. xx

Hey Nicki!! Well done on the 6lb, u must be really pleased with that!! I've been on Xenical and Low fat for two weeks on friday, first weigh in with the nurse is tomorrow, so fingers crossed. Good luck with it! xxx

I'm ashamed to say that I have a very guilty crush on Jezza.. Oh my god, can't believe i've admitted it, I'm so ashamed!!!!!! ;) Good luck with it!!! xx

Ooh forgot to mention......... I got up to 10 minutes straight running yesterday!!! WOOOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOO, GO ME!!!!!!!!! :) I walked for 2, ran for 10, walked for 2, ran for 5. Can't believe, in only 4 sessions at the gym i've managed to struggle to run for a minute, to running for 10. I'll be...

First WI tomorrow. Hope i've done well. I know I should have, as I've worked my ass off at the gym, and I haven't had any slip ups......... Been tempted, but have stayed strong!!! I worry that as i'm used to doing VLCD's, where I tend to see HUGE results in a short space of time (but can never...

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Phish food, I'm off to Waitrose!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) xx Glad your doing so well. xx

Good luck back at work. Did u have the summer holidays off??? xx

I started myfitnesspal last friday, and its amazing to write down everything i'm eating. I'm trying to keep above 1200 calories, each day varies between 1150 and 1400. For snacks i'm eating fruit and rice cakes, and i'm making sure I log everything I eat. I have to say, with this diet i'm never...

Also, been drinking much more water the last couple of days, and feeling much better for it!! xxxx

My mouth is on fire!!!!!!!!!!! I thought i'd whizz up a little marinade for my chicken salad, but used too many chillis. It was really quite yummy though. Day 12 Breakfast - fruit and fibre w/skimmed milk. Lunch - chicken breast marinated in chilli, lime, corriander, garlic w/ salad and...

Day 11 and feeling great, still a bit 'blocked' but going to drink loads of water today and hopefully that will help. Not sure what i'm eating today as I need to do a shop, but I had my fruit and fibre for brekkie. I've missed it the last couple of days as i've been on early shifts and had to...

I was the same all last week, although I find i've cheered up a lot over the last couple of days, maybe its just getting your head round all the lifestyle changes we're making, or maybe it is our husbands fault and they're just bloody annoying. I like the second one better!!! ;) I hope your...

Thanks so much for this. Its a great help. I know i'm still not drinking enough water, so I will try to rectify that from today, also, i'll pop to the health food shop and see about the aloe vera.

Today was a fantastic day... I was on an early shift this morning, and as usual I was in zombie mode getting ready for work, resulting in me forgetting half my lunch. I took my wholemeal bread and a little pot with some floralighter than light, but forgot my beans. Luckily, works kitchen...

myfitnesspal not myfitnessplan!!! ;)

Cheers for that. I like the sound of the caramel ones, I'll have a look for them!! I started that myfitnessplan yesterday... It seems a great site, allowing me to see what i've eaten, and counting up. I haven't been hitting my fat or calorie allowances, yet I still feel i'm not missing out, I...

I'll try the peppermint tea, cheers!! Good day so far. I've been working all day, and hubby is out on a stag do (oh dear!!) so I've got a wonderful night in of peace and quiet, cuddles with my boy and X Factor............. Bliss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As i've been at work, I nipped into waitrose on...

My first weigh in is next thursday. The nurse wanted me to check in two weeks after starting, then I think its monthly after that. xx

Hiya!!! Good luck!! I've been on xenical a week now, and so far its been fine. I was advised to eat a sustainable breakfast, such as cereal, that will give your metabolism a kick start for the day, and help to stop temptation to snack. It seems to be working, I have fruit and Fibre, and I find...

I'm the same, I have to try really hard not to nibble on Oscar's food. the one I find hardest is not eating the crusts from his sandwiches when I cut them off :)

Low fat sausages.............. Not nice!!!! :( Todays menu consists of: Breakfast Fruit and fibre with skimmed milk (I have this every day, and did before the diet as i love it!) Lunch Left over pasta from last night, with a bit of salad me thinks.... I'm leaving out the low fat...

Haha!!!! We're friends now, but I will not let him loose on my diet again!!!!!!! ;) xx

Well done you!!! I'd struggle with carrot cake. I'd have struggled with that!! xx

Another day and all is well. Had a great turnout today... Was keen to get to the gym, but just couldn't afford it, then I found out whilst at work that the company I work for get a 50% discount at the gym I used to go to, so I took myself off there to re-register, and found as I had to cancel...

Hope your feeling good after your 1st day. xx

Today's diet update Good day up until the evening. I ate well within my allowances all day, but was working this avo, and as I was finishing at 8:30, I took a snack then thought i'd eat when I get home (wont be doing this again!!) I'd cooked a baked potato in the afternoon, and left...

He's a monster...... The last time he got up, he didn't come out the room, I just heard this really strange noise over the monitor. When i popped my head in to see what he was up to, he was hoovering his room with his toy hoover - in the dark!!!!!!!!! He's usually good, just tries his luck at...

Rest of today was much better...... Well after my lil man finally went down for his nap. He's recently moved on from the cot to the big boy bed and he is very aware that he can get in and out whenever he chooses...... 23 TIMES putting him to bed before he finally fell asleep..... Being a child...

I haven't taken measurements, but I will do today. Thanks so much for the encouragement, and yes, i think your right about the xmas prezzies!!!!!!! :) xx

Just read your diary and I can empathise with a lot of what your going through. I've got a 20 month old and he's recently been put into a 'big boy' bed, which means he can get out, so I regularly get poked in the eye to wake me up though the night. Tiredness seems to make things so much harder...

Back again, and feeling a little less panicky and more level headded than when writing the last post. Going on the scales and finding no loss knocked me off kilter for a short time, but now i have had time to sit back and think a little, I have put things into perspective. I am due on today or...

Hi!! I have read your diary, and just wanted to say well done on your loss. I have been on xenical since last friday, and am finding it good so far, but have struggled today a little, but reading your diary has been great motivation to carry on. xxx

STRUGGLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We're holding a party at work this afternoon for our service users and their families, and I have been given the task of making the cupcakes. So they're baking in the oven, and the icing has been made ready to go on, so far have fought the...

Bank holiday is drawing to a close and i'm pleased to say my diet survived. Was very happy with myself today as my gorgeous hubby took me to see the inbetweeners movie (bloody hilarious i must add!!!!) and rather than getting my usual huge bag of minstrels, we made a fruit bag to take with us...

Thank you so much for the encouraging words!!!!! Day three on xenical is drawing to a close and so far so good. No side effects as yet, and i've found that its not as tricky as I thought to tweak the meals I cook for the family to make them with less fat.... I've been looking on websites at...

Hi everyone!! I was on here last year doing the Cambridge diet, and I found it a huge support, so thought i'd give it another go. I thought i'd start with a little abut me; I've always been a chunky girl, at 18 I was at my heaviest, tipping the scales at 26 stone!!...... Though I have...

Hey!! Thought i'd pop in and see how you're getting on...... WOW!!!!!!! You must be SO proud of yourself, well done you!!!! How are u getting on? Is your back feeling better since the injections? My Cambridge Diet story kinda came to an abrupt end. I had my week break and after that...

Hey!! Thought i'd pop in and see how you're getting on...... WOW!!!!!!! You must be SO proud of yourself, well done you!!!! How are u getting on? Is your back feeling better since the injections? My Cambridge Diet story kinda came to an abrupt end. I had my week break and after that...

Will the pain your in now wear off soon? I'll mention it to the specialist when i go back after the scan. So far i've lost 40lbs. I'm in my 7th week so really chuffed with that. Got 2 lbs to go and i'm half way to my goal. I'm really pleased with it so far, but I have been treating myself once...

Another 4 lb off this week...... YEY!!!!!!!! :talk017: Hey Cookie, glad it went well. Was it painful?? xx

Hey Emma!!!! Just wanted to say welcome and good luck with your restart. xxx :welcome2:

Thanks for everyone!!! Had the MRI appointment through, 28th Sept, so pretty quick. Hopefully after that, I can it sorted out. As far as diet is concerned.... I'm back on track with CD. So fingers crossed i'll have a better loss this week. xx

Ouch!! I know the feeling about sleeping through the little one. every morning i have to ask marc if Oscar was up in the night. I'd sleep through anything on these things. Tens machine is my lifeline at the minute :)

:happy096: Wow thats amazing. You're half way there now in just a few weeks. Bet you're so happy with that. Well done you. xxx

Yeah i def will ask!! Can I ask how you injured your back? I fell off a table VERY drunk on a new years eve 10 years ago, but after about six months it went away and then when I was nannying after I had Oscar, I picked up the little girl i looked after (i say little, she was ENORMOUS) and i just...

Thanks so much for your msgs of encouragement and support. Not quite as devastating as i thought. I've lost 2lbs, which although its not a great loss, considering the week i've had, i'm very happy with. I was expecting a gain or possibly to stay the same, so good news. Been back on it today...

Been feeling really down in the dumps this weekend. My back has been very painful for about a week now (It seems to come in waves, so sometimes the pain is there, but not that bad, and sometimes its so painful i'm in tears when i pick up my son). Also, when I went to the hospital for my epidural...

Hey Redhead!!!! Welcome back to CD!!! :welcome: I like all the points you have made as to why you want to loose the weight, and I can definitely relate to most of them. I wish you all the luck with your journey, and look forward to seeing you around. :) Good luck hun. xxxx

Cheers!!! Yeah, i'm really happy. I'm sure it'll start to tail off soon, and my start weight was 19stone, so the bigger you are, the higher your initial losses are on any diet. It would be wonderful to think that i continue to have large losses, but i don't think its realistic. But i'm SUPER...

Hey Toria!! Well done you for getting through the 1st week. You must be very pleased with yourself :) Dr's can be very strange with the whole diet thing.... Yet they are the first ones to moan at you when your BMI is over what they think it should be. I had a Dr once who blamed my weight every...

Wow Tess, that must be tricky. How have you found splitting the shakes today?? xx

Hey Phoenix!!! Congrats on deciding to start CD. First dew days might be rough, but don't forget it'll get so much easier. Wishing you all the luck hun. xxx

Hey Cookie!!! Sorry you're feeling low hun. 4lb loss is fantastic, and try to remember that if you were on a diet such as Weight watchers or something similar, you would be ecstatic about a loss of that size. My advise to you would be to always look for the positives in the situation. Never...

8lbs!!!!!! :party0023: :party0048::party0048::party0048::party0048: SO happy with this loss, one pound under two and a half stone!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

Went to the docs today, usual monthly check up on my back, to pick up my prescription for the copius amounts of drugs i'm taking at the minute and to discuss thursday's epidural (VERY scared about this). Well anyway, my doc was very interested in CD when i discussed it with him origionally, so...

Good luck Tess.... Hope splitting the shakes makes it easier. What job do you do. I can imagine that working nights would put quite a lot of extra strain on doing the diet. You're doing very well. xxx

Yeah i definitely have. I was struggling to get in to my size 20 trousers before, so really should have gone up 2 22 but couldn't bare to go and buy them, but now i'm comfortably in my 18's again. Its a wonderful feeling!!! Thanks so much for all the encouragement guys :D

Hey everyone!!!!! Well tomorrow evening it will be weigh 4. I have got 2 lbs to loose to hit the 2 stone mark so fingers crossed. I have noticed a huge change in by body shape this week, so i'm confidant that i will. Can't quite believe that 4 weeks ago i weighed 19 stone, and only in that...

Sorry to upset you, but gorgeous sunshine and clear blue skies here on the beautiful island that is Guernsey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (hehehe) ;):p

Hey! With regard to the tomato soup, i found that too. I liked the taste of the soup itself, but the froth on top tasted really funky so personally, i've left that one out of my choices. Hope day three is as good as the last two. xx

Hey Tessieg!! I'm good cheers, Today seems to be going v well so far. How's it going for you?? Are u finding the diet ok? FBS!! I agree with you. Don't want to advocate my naughty behaviour, but for me personally, I seem to find this diet easy to get back into after letting my hair down, so...

Hey!! How u getting on hun? Managed to get back on track?? xxxx

Hi Toria!! Welcome!! My journey is kinda similar to yours. I initially want to loose 6 stone, but eventually would like to loose about 8. I've been doing the diet for 23 days now (i think) and can honestly say its the best diet i've ever done. I find it easier to have all your meals organized...

Hey!! Just read you're diary, I am so pleased for you for achieving such an amazing loss in your first week. Also, its great to hear you're managing the diet so easily. Well done you!!! xxx :D

Cheers FBS!! and to be honest, I had such a perfect night I can't regret it. I am def a girl that likes to go out and have fun with my friends, and i can't/won't change that.... I just have to have them less often if i'm going to succeed on this diet. And with Oscar now, I very rarely go out...

Hey!!!! I think i'll join the FBS harem (if thats how u spell it?? :)) and say i'm SO glad you decided to stay mate. xxx ;D

Was that last year?? My lil man was born on the 20th Dec. We were supposed to get married last year, but then he decided to come along :P

15th July next year. Can't wait :D It'll be 2 days after my 30th birthday too!!!! xxx

What an inspirational story... Well done you on the FANTASTIC loss. xxx

Amazing loss!!! Well done hun. Makes it all worth it :Dxxxxxxxx

Yeah back on track cheers. I'm not giving the diet much thought at the minute. I guess u just get to a point when its normality and u just get on with it. I was concerned that my session over the weekend would make me loose motivation, as is what normally happens when i'm dieting, but it hasn't...

Good luck Cookie.... Glad its getting easier. xxx

Cheers!!! Yeah doing great thanks. Really enjoyed just doing my own thing this weekend. I've stuck to the diet like glue over the last 3 weeks, so i'm happy to be a little naughty. And we had SO much fun, it was worth every minute. We just went to a BBQ yesterday and by the night time, the guy...

4lbs!!! Not bad considering I totally ballsed up over the weekend and drank LOTS and LOTS of alcohol. Not too fussed about that though. Even on a diet, I feel that I have to let my hair down every now and then, and am definitely not planning on repeating the weekends carnage very often (if only...

YEY!!! You have your own ickle thread. Great to hear your sticking to the diet... You have fantastic willpower to begin it whilst on holiday.. Well done you!!! I get the quavers thing too. My lil man has them with his lunch sometimes, and as he's only 8 months so will just have a few. but then...

mmmm coke float. Now that takes me back!!!! If you do ever try it, let me know how it tastes :D. Well done on your first few days. xx

Oh thats ok, cheers FBS.... My OH was telling me to eat something, but i was reassuring him that it'll go. Feeling much better today though. Going to a BBQ sat, and i'm allowing myself to have a piece of chicken and some salad... MMMMMMMM, Solid food :D

Don't u go disappearing on me FBS!! You're my favourite on here and reading you're encouraging msgs and you're journey keeps me inspired, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who feels that way!!! I don't think you're too serious... U make me giggle :D LOVE 2 FBS!!!!! ;)

Day 17 I've been feeling very weak today. Not sure if its due to the fact its my TOTM or not. Other than that, been fine. I've even helped the OH bake a cake this evening, and wasn't even tempted to lick the spoon (which he was really happy about it, because he got it all to himself :D). Very...

You'll be fine hun. You're coming to the end of the hard bit so just keep to it. And don't forget, you're on holiday too.... There is no way i'd have been able to start the diet on holiday, so you should be SO proud of yourself. Hope it feels better today, and when you see the results, it'll all...

Fab!!!! Well done you. Makes it worth it doesn't it. xxxx

Fab loss. Well done you. x

I was a bit confused!! Just putting it down to me being a bit dim and not understanding what you'd written :D

I dunno? I'm just doing the diet and drinking my water. I do try to walk every day for at least a mile, but i did that before i started to help with my back

8lbs!!!:bliss: :talk017: Yey, so happy. Still going really well. Can't believe i've lost over a stone and a half in 2 weeks. How come I never knew about this diet before. I:heartpump:Cambridge Diet :D

Cheers FBS!!! Well that day has come round again. 7pm tonight is weigh-in day. Fingers crossed i'll have a good loss. I am realistic that the losses will get smaller from now on, but as long as it keeps going down i'll be happy. (that is a lie really. 5 stone loss will do nicely;))

Don't get disheartened about it. I think everyone has a blip first time round. Before doing CD, I was on the Dukan diet, I did well for 2 weeks then went to a wedding and ruined all my hard work. U just gotta pick yourself up and get on with it. You'll do it. xxx

Well done you!!! You'll do fab tomorrow i'm sure. Good luck!!! xxx

Thank you!!!!! xx

Have a fab time away.... Sure you'll do great. xxx

Great loss.. Well done. xx

Hey!! Yeah still doing good... We'll see tomorrow how i've done in the weigh in :) Although i know i've done as much as i can do, I do get nervous before the weigh in. Its like picking up exam results. :rolleyes: I seem to be in a kinda cruise with the diet now. It feels just like...

Hey!! That's fab, well done you. Did it give you the 'woohoo' cheesy grin? I'm doing it loads lately :D

The only things i don't like are the toffee and walnut shakes..... Too sweet, and the spicy tomato soup.. I found it had a funny film on the top. I LOVE the oriental chilli soups. Haven't tried the bars yet

Thank you!! xx

Hey Cookie, Well done for making the start. My fav soup is the oriental chilli.. Its got a nice coconutty thai taste. Good luck!!!!! XX

Another good day today, Went for a job interview as really miss working and once my back is better i can get back to it. And YEEEEEEEEEEEYYY!! I got the job. Is just bank nursing, but in the mental health departments of the hospital in guernsey so it'll be great experience and will look good if...

Well done you. xxxx

At the bottom on the right hand side. Enjoy the porridge. xx

Good luck Cookie. xx

Good luck. xx

He he!!! That is a great feeling :D. I'm already looking at the clothes that i'll be selling on ebay in a few weeks.

Day 10 Woooooo Hooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just tried on a dress i bought ages ago which was too small, but i loved it so bought it as an insentive to loose weight (I have LOTS of these :D) And guess what....... IT FITS!!!!!!!!!!! :party0038: Today is a good day xxx