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  1. PhoenixsHonour

    flu

    It doesn't for me :) Just make sure you space them well and you should be okay.
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    What's wrong with coming off ketosis?

    I believe being in ketosis helps suppress appetite. And it can be hard to go back to not eating after a night off, and you can regain water/carbs. But you're right, it can't make you magically regain the actual fat :)
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    How much does yours cost?

    Same here :)
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    Does anyone know if you have to buy a weeks worth of sachets?

    I imagine it would be down the the consultant, but mine always let me by what I needed. They tend to understand real life can intrude. Enjoy your birthday :)
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    Sas28 0/35 Katiebaby 11lb/25lb - 14lb to go! Rebecca 4/14 Sazzledazzle 7/28 (21lbs to go) Yolande 15/25lb (10lbs to go) PhoenixsHonour 20/35 (15lbs to go) Lily potter 14/35 lbs (21lbs to go) Mscambridge 8.5/30 (21.5lbs to go) Dollygirl92 0/16 (16lbs to go)
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    How much do you pay ?

    I also pay £2/pack - regardless of what they are, and my CD comes to me too :) My last CD had variable pricing - tetras were 50p more, but all other products were less than £2 - and it worked out more expensive than a flat £2/each for me. And I agree, £56 is -way- less than I'd spend in an...
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    Holiday advice

    I would definitely go up a plan. I did 15 weeks SS last year just before Christmas and when I came off for Christmas Day etc I found it very hard to eat/digest food properly. I had the most horrendous stomach pains...
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    2 shakes and a meal on SS?

    I think the main issue would be ensuring you had the right amounts of vitamins/minerals etc. I think it would be quite hard to get a third of your RDAs into one very small meal. Can I ask why SS+ doesn't appeal? If it's because the meal is so small - if it is, why not try 810, which I believe...
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    Rising from the ashes...

    Can't edit on my stupid phone. Meant to say: After next week I'll be moving to weigh ins on a Friday morning rather than a Wednesday night, which will be much better as I tend to limit my water/tetra consumption to the bare minimum on Wednesday and that makes my evenings difficult.
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    Rising from the ashes...

    Thanks guys :) I've lost 4lbs this week, which is good for a second week. I also tried a porridge and a banana tetra. I really really hate porridge I've decided - that one went in the bin!!! After next week I'll be
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    Another 4lbs have left me for good :) AND I can have bars now Sas28 0/35 Katiebaby 8.6lb/30lb - 21.4lb to go! Rebecca 3/25 Sazzledazzle 5/28 Yolande 10.5/25lb (14.5lbs to go) PhoenixsHonour 17/35 (18lbs to go) Lily potter 9/35 (26lbs to go) Mscambridge 6/30 (24lbs to go) Dollygirl92 0/16 (16lbs...
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    Maintaining muscle?

    Hi there, Well, I'm definitely not an expert on the issue and must of my knowledge comes from the internet, but here's the general picture, as I understand it: You will lose some muscle on Cambridge - they say as much in their own booklets, but the proportion you lose much be much less than...
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    Is there a good time to start?

    Well, I bought all my stuff on a Sunday and really wanted to get started ASAP, but I knew I'd want a couple of days to eat things I liked, and have a really nice Valentine's day meal (and a bit of every sweet/chocolate thing I liked :)) before getting into Cambridge, so I started on a Wednesday...
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    I don't think it really matters, hun, at least not for challenge purposes! You'll have lost the same amount regardless of when you see it on the scales. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to resist weighing in at home, but I do it frequently anyway - if you don't weigh in at home, you need to be...
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    Another one here starting CD mon 27 100%

    You can buy ketostix from chemists - I bought mine from Boots, I think they cost about £5 but that was about a year and a half ago...
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    OUT OF DATE STOCK

    I hate them both. The only one I really like is the malt toffee one. The crunchy ones are like cardboard
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    Help please...........

    Hi there, It's really not recommended that you do this diet without the support of a consultant - I get that you have a three week supply and obviously you don't want to buy more while you still have loads, but you could contact one and maybe explain the situation and just buy a few products...
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    Rising from the ashes...

    Eeek! Just had my first official weigh in and I've lost 13lbs!! Well, I'm absolutely chuffed. For a split second I was a little disappointed as when I did this the first time I lost 15.5lbs in my first week, but then I realised I was been absolutely ridiculous and I should be thrilled - so I...
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    Weeks WI !!

    Well done again :) I've just seen your stats - just think, 20% of the way there in week one :D
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    13lbs! Yay for first weeks :D Sas28 0/35 Katiebaby 6.2lb/30lb - 23.8lb to go! Rebecca 0/25 Sazzledazzle 0/28 Yolande 8/25lb (17lbs to go) PhoenixsHonour 13/35 (22lbs to go) Lily potter 0/35lbs Mscambridge 0/30
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    Weeks WI !!

    Well done! And not eating will all be worth it in the end. :D
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    Me too! Good luck :D
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    Starting again, support welcomed!

    Hey hun, how did day one go? Hope you made it through and everything's going well for you x
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    Target weight ?

    The official guidance is that Soul Source can be done until your BMI is 25 + 1 stone. So for your height, you need to be about 10 stone 5 for your BMI to be 25, so you can do SS until you reach 11 stone 5, and then move up to a higher plan, usually 810. You can stay on 810 until you reach goal...
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    OUT OF DATE STOCK

    I would complain to my consultant, but to be honest, chocolate mint is awful :( I hate them
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    25 year Gap on CD

    Wow! Well done on losing 50lbs before you even started CD. Do you find the product range/taste is much better now? The first time I did Cambridge I actually developed a much greater interest in food and started to learn to cook a bit more than student-type basics when I came off it. I'm...
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    Cambridge - similar to tony feeguson?

    If you really like the Cambridge products, why not try a higher plan with more food, like Step 3 - 1000kcal? Good luck with whatever you decide :)
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    Well done Yolande!! 8 pounds is fantastic :D
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    Newbie needs advice!

    I'm watching my partner make herself a pizza and salad right now, and this is about the only time I want food! :) I don't even like pizza, I just want something because she's having it.
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    Rising from the ashes...

    So I'm on day 5 now!! Just had to count that, actually, time seems to have absolutely flown :) I feel much, much better - I was into ketosis by the end of day 3, and the caffeine withdrawal has passed, so no more headaches or hunger. I feel great, actually :) I had a sneaky peak at the scales...
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    Why are you doing this diet..?

    Well, I do want to be healthy, that's got to be one of my main reasons, but I also want to feel beautiful, which I never really have. I was getting there the last time I did Cambridge, so I'd love to go all the way and feel good about myself again. And I hope my confidence will improve. I'm a...
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    Easter Challenge 2012

    I've been looking for a challenge since I re-joined CD. This sounds perfect :) seven weeks (I think?) to go! I'm gonna put myself down for 35lbs to start with, but I might readjust that depending on my first week's loss :D Sas28 0/35 Katiebaby 6.2lb/30lb - 23.8lb to go! Rebecca 0/25...
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    Emotional wreck....how did I stay on CD today?

    *hugs* I'm so sorry to hear that :( You are doing great already just by not giving in. Good luck, hun, stay strong.
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    Not happy :0(

    Do they know you're doing a meal-replacement diet? If they do, and you have to go, you could just not eat anything. It's hard but not impossible, and I find gives you a sort of awesome rush about how strong you're being sticking to plan. ...alternatively, say you came down with something really...
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    Newbie needs advice!

    I've never tried the golden vegetable water flavouring, but it probably isn't recommended that you substitute with anything not on plan. If you were going to try bouillon, then using a low salt variety would help stop you retaining water, I think.
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    Do you ever have nightmares...

    ...about cheating on your diet? I'm only on day three, but both nights I've had nightmares where I accidentally ate something! Last night dream-me was making pizza - I don't even like pizza...?? Last time I was on CD I did dream about food - but that was in a nice, tempting way :) Anyone...
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    day 1 ........ my tummy is rumbling :-(

    Hi hun, yesterday was my first day! I agree, I despise water, it's probably the worst thing about this diet! Good luck! Do you have a lot to lose?
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    Rising from the ashes...

    Hello everyone :) I didn't really do the whole 'diary' thing last time round, and I'm wondering if it would have motivated me to come back to Cambridge after Christmas last year... So this time I'm going to give it a go, and hopefully update pretty regularly. So this is my second time...
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    :-)

    Well done! You're doing great!!
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    What are you liking from the cd products?

    The first time I did Cambridge, the first week I bought 7 porridges, in the two flavours that were out then, 7 soups (mushroom and leak and potato, the other flavours didn't appeal) 7 shakes in a variety of flavours and 7 chocolate tetras. Porridges and soups got returned after two days, hated...
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    Do you stop dieting when you go on holiday?

    How long are you going for? Surely not long enough to erase two months of hard work! I would relax and give yourself a break, try to eat healthily and still enjoy a range of foods so that you don't feel deprived. Don't be surprised if you -do- gain weight, particularly in water weight, and...
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    Day 5 and feeling hungry today :(

    Hi hun, First off, well done for making through the first five days - that's a big achievement! Just stick it out another couple of days and then you'll have a nice big loss to motivate you. A thought on why you're feeling hungry today: are you still in ketosis? You're not really supposed to...
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    Re-starting very soon :)

    Thanks guys :) I've just met my new counsellor, she's very very nice - came to give my my first appointment on her birthday because she was going away and otherwise wouldn't have been able to see me till Saturday. She seems very professional and dedicated. Just re-reading all the info now and...
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    Re-starting very soon :)

    Hi everyone :) So I'm not sure if any of you remember me. I was around in late 2010, did really well until Christmas, had a wobble and never really got back on, even though I tried multiple times in early 2011 to get back into the mindset. So for the last year I've dieted off and on and...
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    Wraps

    I love warburtons squareish wraps! I've just had one as a pizza for my dinner. I find most WW bread products to be lacking. I made the mistake of trying New York Bagel Co. bagels for example and mmmm delicious. If I want to eat bread-type stuff I usually just suck it up and use the points. I...
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    Fist WI and lost 3.5lbs

    Well done!! Good luck on your second week :) Also, I <3 couscous....
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    First week loss

    I lost 2.5lb, but my girlfriend (who is MUCH MUCH slimmer than me) lost 7.5lb! I'm on my third week and that was the best. 4lbs. I was chuffed :)
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    Monthly Pass (something I don't get)

    I'm kinda a newbie to WW, but is it not rounded to the nearest stone and calculated like that, or something?
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    Weddings

    Not relevant, but ....that's my 20th Birthday. Good luck with your weight loss, and you're wedding!
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    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    Well I've lost another 5 lbs!! This is great. I'm losing faster on my restart then when I was 5 stone heavier! <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs - 7lbs lost - 14lbs to go blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 7lbs lost - 7lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis-...
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    An excited (hopefully) newbie with a few questions!

    Hi there. At 5'3'', you'll be on three packs per day for Soul Source, if that's what you're going to do, although you won't be able to do it for long, as Cambridge only allows people to SS when their BMI is 25+ 1 stone. After that you'd have to move on to 810, which is also three packs a day...
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    exercise gear

    I actually work in the clothing department at Sainsbury's :) We have some great exercise stuff. Pro-tip: for the fancier exercise stuff, look in the general goods section - we don't keep it all on the clothing department :)
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    aaggh can't WAIT!

    I'm going to a wedding at the end of May....I bought my dress for it last week, it's a size 16 and no where near zips up yet (I'm currently an 18-22)....but I really believe it will fit by then!!
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    are you guys having coke zero

    No, I hate coke zero, so I drink diet coke (and diet lemonade, on occasion). And I know it has citric acid in and could knock me out of ketosis but I couldn't drink enough water to stay hydrated. I was dizzy constantly. My losses (so far this week, started drinking in on Tuesday) are what I'd...
  55. PhoenixsHonour

    sperm!

    Just what I was thinking. Though I must admit I'm a little ensure about the equivalent act on ladies :)
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    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 7lbs lost - 7lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs - 3lbs lost - 11lbs to go Emma - 14lbs - 3lbs lost - 11lbs to go Esk140 - 15lbs [-5lbs] 10 to go w/ 20days left. Fabat40 - 15lbs - 4lbs...
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    cost of bars

    A pickled egg? :confused: Really? Sounds...ew :P
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    cost of bars

    My CD charges so much for so many products per week (and an extra 50p/tetra), so since I get 28 products for £48....Bars cost me £1.72ish....which is pretty cheap, it seems!!
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    Some helpful info I found

    Apparently I should drink between 3.5 and 4 litres a day....I don't even drink 4 pints!!! I know I need to get much much better at this. Probably stop the yucky dizzy feeling I get pretty constantly :( *turns over a new leaf* I will aim for 3.5 litres per day. And a minimum of 2.25.
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    *~*Supersonic sparkly SATURDAY thread.*~*

    Wow, early!! Hope everyone has a good day today :) I'm off to work for a nine hour overtime shift today. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but I'm only contracted for three four our shifts a day, so this is a lot for me :P Oh well, shan't complain, I did sign up for it. :) What's everyone...
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    What's more important to you?

    Appearance is tied to health in my mind - being slimmer (but the same weight) means a lower body fat percentage. That's great as far as I'm concerned: I get to be slim, good looking and healthy :)
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    Days 1-3 done - in ketosis!!

    Know what you mean about the delicious dreams. I have a recurring dream/nightmare about melted Galaxy chocolate!!! Well done for getting past the first three days - they can be so tough. Now just focus on taking each day 100% at a time. It'll become second nature in no time :D
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    advice please x

    Cambridge Weight plan is ~£35-£40 per week for someone of your height, but costs do vary. I find it fantastic, huge range so you'll probably find plenty of stuff you like, and the weight just drops off :)
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    tried on dresses :)

    You look great! Why don't you ask him?
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    Surgery is bak on the cards

    Awesome - what size are you hoping to go up to? Personally, I'd love a reduction (or more accurately, a lift :o), but I think that might be many many years in the future. Good luck :)
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    I've got TWO centuries to lose!!!

    Don't get disheartened about the amount of time it'll take to lose - that time will pass anyway, so you might as well be slim and healthy when it has :) I started with about 150lbs to lose, and I've lost over eighty so far with Cambridge, which I'd recommend to anyone with a way to go. Good luck!
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    I'm obese :D

    Well done! It's an amazing feeling, isn't it? So is going <35. Can't wait to be 'just' underweight :)
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    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    My latest weigh in seems to have disappeared :( Starting to think someone doesn't like me, I was missed all together at the start of the month :P <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 7lbs lost - 7lb to go Determinator- 10lb...
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    ** wicked wednesday daily thread **

    I think many of us have struggled with secret eating. That's what undid my attempt at Cambridge just after Christmas - my girlfriend was at work and I just wanted food so so bad and gave in. Ended up telling her later, of course, which defeats the point, but still :( On a happier note, today is...
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    Weigh In

    Wow that's amazing!! Well done :)
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    Gutted! :-(

    I saw my doctor directly and still got charged £20! Stupid surgery....oh well, just think, your BMI won't be over 40 for long! Make and appointment ASAP and get it done, it's only a brief moment of discomfort and the you can get on with Cambridge. Emma's right about cutting down - this could be...
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    anyone with 10stone to lose

    Wow that is utterly amazing!! Well done :)
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    ss for lent.

    Alternatively, give up celibacy ;)
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    Increase in CD prices from 1st April 2011

    Not as bad as some food, by the sound of it - the news I was watching this morning said prices have gone up by a third 0.0
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    anyone with 10stone to lose

    I did have ten stone to lose last September. Only four and a half to go now! Good luck with your weight loss :)
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    Beck Book users...

    I just got my work book today! I wasn't planning on buying the original book at all. So far the work book is okay, I suppose the proof is in the ability to resist pudding...so I'll see how it goes :)
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    Hot or cold water? Does it make a difference?

    If the water is cold your body expends energy to warm the water up, but the amount is negligible, as far as I know. It takes 1 kcal to raise the temperature of litre of water by 1 degrees C - so if you're drinking a litre at 5C, it'll take your body 32 calories to make it 37C (body temp). So...
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    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 7lbs lost - 7lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs - 3lbs lost - 11lbs to go Emma - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go Esk140 - 15lbs Fabat40 - 15lbs - 4lbs lost - 11lbs to go Felix - 14lb...
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    Day 1

    97% of ALL diets end in failure, with no long term weight loss achieved. It doesn't matter if you do Weight Watchers, Atkins, count your calories or do a VLCD like Cambridge - the long term success rates are all similar. It's not anything to do with the diet, it's about what you do after the...
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    24 hour water fast!

    Fasting isn't too bad if you keep busy and drink lots and lots and lots of water - every time you feel hungry, just have a glass of water. :) Good luck
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    diet coke

    Totally is. Can't stand the taste of anything but Diet Coke :P though, water only for me at the moment :)
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    diet coke

    Well, I'm not currently having it but I have done in the past. Litres a day, didn't knock me out of ketosis or affect my losses, but everyone is different :) If it's really really important to you (and it was for me, I wouldn't have lasted any longer on CD without :P) try it for a week and see...
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    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    I seem to have got lost....just re-adding myself. Also, sorry for not alphabetizing the first time. That's a new thing :P <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 7lbs lost - 7lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs Emma - 14lbs -...
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    The *Sticks and Stones" Sunday Daily Thread

    Just to be a stationery geek...I think you mean A5? Half the size of a regular piece of paper :) A3 is huge :) *geeks some more about stationery* I've just ordered the workbook, as Goreygirl (sorry if I spelt that wrong!) said in another thread that it could be used by itself...
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    sweetener

    The official rule is tablets only - some powdered sugars have almost as many carbs/calories at normal sugar! ...try crushing the tablets and mixing them in, maybe?
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    Day 2 and STARVING!

    Drink some water!...then some more...! It helps, I promise :) I'm on day three and the hunger is just starting to pass, but I did SS for 15 weeks before Christmas, and I never really got over -wanting- food. It does get easier, really. Stay strong :)
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    bars

    I only every have the malt toffee ones! I hate all crunchy bars, they taste like cardboard that I have to physically choke down when eating them. The taste isn't too bad, but the texture...bleugh. Mmm, eleven days then I can have bars again <3
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    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    I'm gonna aim for 20lbs, since it's my restart and I should lose a lot this week at least! ---- babyblues - 21lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs Emma - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go Esk140 - 15lbs Fabat40 -...
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    ** Where we all live , possible meets**

    Scotland-DisneyParis - Ayrshire Wales- Bethuk1, near Cardiff nico, near Cardiff North East- great things, teesside Surfhunny - teesside PhoenixsHonour, near Durham North West- cherylxx, manchester, Lovelylaurens 2nd home - Liverpool!, trisha - Manchester, lancsgirl - Preston Saintsue, Bolton...
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    Allow me to (re)introduce myself...

    Thanks everyone. I think I forgot how awful I found the first days - the tetras taste worse than ever, I hate water and I REALLY miss diet coke (caffeine withdrawal is awful). The first days are over soon though, and before I know it it'll be Monday and I'll be fantastically happy after losing...
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    Allow me to (re)introduce myself...

    Hi guys, remember me? I was around here pretty regular until Christmas, when I swan dived off the Cambridge wagon and didn't really enjoy the ride when I climbed back on afterwards. Well, since then I've been pretty good. I don't think I've lost any weight, but I don't think I've gained a...
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    Saving calories?

    Personally, I'd do both - try to save a little every day and eat quite lightly on the day, but not so little that you're starving at the meal. If you know where you're going, see if they produce nutritional info to guide your choices... The other option, particularly if meals out are rare, is...
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    New to CC

    Hi there! I'm hardly new to CC, but I've done it before and I'm happy to be doing it currently. I've also signed up to MFP as well - I'm LOVING it, it's the best calorie tracking thingie I've ever seen. I really chose it for the iPhone app, but online is great too. I've only been CCing for...
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    What did you have/are having for lunch?

    My plan for today is to have some bagged salad with added cucumber, steamed tender stem broccoli, asparagus and a quarter of a ball of low fat mozzarella. Should be about 200kcal, and delicious and filling.
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    Remember me?

    Hi guys, just wanted to drop in and say hello to everyone. I'm coming off Cambridge for a while, after an unsuccessful and miserable restart after Christmas (guilt and shame have kept me away from MiniMins, unfortunately) I'm now going to calorie count until I feel mentally ready to take on CD...
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    2011 will be a great year for me because... (join in!)

    2011 will be a great year for me because I will reach my goal, start university and go on an amazing five week backpacking trip to Europe!!
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    December challenge!

    Chele - to lose 12lbs -7lbs lost, 5lbs to go xKimmiex- 24lb! Moleymole - 10lb (to goal) - 3 - 7lb to go great things - 10lbs (-4lb, -1.5lb, -3.5lb, -4lb = 13lb off for xmas - done) Mumto1 - 21lbs - 18lbs lost - 3lbs to go Lovelylauren -15lbs - 15lbs lost - 0lbs to go - DONE!!!! Allan F...
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    Water flavourings?

    Mmmmmm, now I'm craving water flavouring drinks.....made with crushed ice. Enjoy your water flavouring, one teaspoon a day is fine, as far as I know :)
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    scales your advise pls

    I use a tanita body analyser set, which I think are pretty accurate weight wise at least. Any decent set will see you well, and consistency is more important that the number it displays
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    Adding a meal?

    My CDC told me I had to do an AAM week, but I basically told her I understood that she had to, but that I wasn't going to do it. I should have had mine at the end of November, but instead I'm having it at the end of December, to include Christmas. It works for me, and makes me happy. I'd do...
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    Ketosis

    If you're really interested, you could get some ketostix - not 100% accurate, but a good indication. They cost about £5 from Boots.
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    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    Wow, you have a lot planned! You will have a great time, I'm sure, you completely deserve to have such fun. Thank you for being an amazing inspiration, and merry Christmas xx
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    Restaurants asked to print calories on menus

    I went to this fab restaurant in Cardiff, which I can't currently remember the name of, for my birthday which had a section with about half a dozen items on the menu grouped together as containing less than 600 calories. Also had low calorie wine. I liked that - I think it's all about choice, I...
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    Missing cd :(

    As much as we'd all love to have you back - are you in the right place to do CD? I don't want to be harsh, but it hasn't agreed with you so far... *hugs* anyway for the missing of CD. Hope whatever you decision works for YOU, cos that's what's most important.
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    Being a little bit brave

    Thank you all ^^ Those these photos are a bit ancient now :)
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    Shouting from the rooftops moment...

    Thank you everyone :) You've all more than made my day!
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    Shouting from the rooftops moment...

    ...and I'm only half way there!!! Well, actually, a little bit past half way. As you might know, my Big Goal has been to lose ten stone. I have now lost five stone, one and half pounds. In 14 weeks. This week had been my best loss since beginning Cambridge - 7.5lbs!! :D This was also my...
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    xmas challange !

    This thread seems to have died, but I don't care, because I HAVE REACHED MY GOAL!!! rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 47lb lost - 13lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty -...
  109. PhoenixsHonour

    December challenge!

    Chele - to lose 12lbs -7lbs lost, 5lbs to go xKimmiex- 24lb! Moleymole - 10lb (to goal) great things - 10lbs (-4lb, -1.5lb) Mumto1 - 21lbs - 9lbs lost - 12lbs to go Lovelylauren -15lbs - 4lbs lost - 11lbs to go Allan F Kane - 12lbs LV30 - 7lbs: 3lbs lost - 4lbs to go. Katy0 - 21lbs -4lbs...
  110. PhoenixsHonour

    Setting yourself goals?

    I have a range of goals. My main one was to lose ten stone, but that was much too big to contemplate, so I split it into four 2.5 stone targets. My other goal is just to be 100%, as that's what's most important
  111. PhoenixsHonour

    Intros +Info please

    Three packs a day, no tetras, from my CDC costs £36 pounds. For 4/day, it's £48. Each tetra I get is an extra 50p. And this is in the north east. Hope this helps. Oh, average loss is about a stone a month!
  112. PhoenixsHonour

    December challenge!

    Chele - to lose 12lbs xKimmiex- 24lb! Moleymole - 10lb (to goal) great things - 10lbs (-4lb, -1.5lb) Mumto1 - 21lbs - 9lbs lost - 12lbs to go Lovelylauren -15lbs - 4lbs lost - 11lbs to go Allan F Kane - 12lbs LV30 - 7lbs Katy0 - 21lbs -4lbs lost - 17lbs to go Onlyme!- 14lbs - 0lbs lost...
  113. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 47lb lost - 13lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 16lbs lost- 23.5lbs...
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    thinking of returning. i miss u guys...

    Don't be so hard on yourself! You're still trying, and that counts for a lot. You sound like you're in a good place, with regards to food, to try CD again - you say you want a break from food, and when you treat Cambridge as a positive escape (rather than a prison where you're denied what you...
  115. PhoenixsHonour

    How long do you think?

    I'm expecting it to take about five and half to six months to lose 7.5 stone. So far I've lost 63lbs in 12 weeks.
  116. PhoenixsHonour

    where do I need to walk to?

    I started in Altritcham, near Manchester, 140 miles away. I'm now just about to join the A1, only 77.75 miles to go!
  117. PhoenixsHonour

    seriously considering CD .....

    Great decision Sarah! Good luck, and hope Christmas isn't too hard on you.
  118. PhoenixsHonour

    Hello everyone

    Personally, I don't think water consumption affects my losses at all, but your mileage may very. Staying hydrated, on the other hand, is very important, so drink your four pints a day. :) I think you'll be able to achieve your goals very well. Just make a commitment to Cambridge, to stick to it...
  119. PhoenixsHonour

    Can you use powdered skimmed milk and sweetners on SS?

    I don't think powdered milk is allowed on SS, but as DappyMare said, you can have 200ml of skimmed milk (and four packs a day) on SS+. As for sweeteners, I think the rule is that tablet ones are okay, but powdered ones aren't, so as long as you choose the right ones, you'll be fine in that respect.
  120. PhoenixsHonour

    Do I really look that different ?

    That's pretty impressive! To answer your question, you really must look that different. Well done.
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    Emergency Rations

    Have you tried contacting another local CDC, if you can get out to see one? My dad works all over the country and did once have to stay away longer than expected, and just went to see another person who supplied him with packs no problem.
  122. PhoenixsHonour

    Rules

    I've seen others post underwear/bikini shots and not get in trouble??? But best bet probably is to wait for a mod response.
  123. PhoenixsHonour

    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    Wow. I am duly amazed. Well done!
  124. PhoenixsHonour

    Thank you CD and a big thank you to you all

    Well done. You rock. It's a great achievement, and I hope you enjoy your life of Slim!
  125. PhoenixsHonour

    What do you add to yours?

    Does ice count? Probably not :) Whenever I have shake, I always blend with ice.
  126. PhoenixsHonour

    seriously considering CD .....

    If you really want to enjoy Christmas, I'd leave starting until after. I delayed starting CD until after my birthday, which was only about two weeks, and while I had a fab birthday, part of me regrets it, because even lighter! That might seem a little contradictory, but it makes sense in my...
  127. PhoenixsHonour

    Masses to lose!!!

    Hi there. I had 10 stone to lose at the beginning, and 12 weeks later on Cambridge Weight Plan I'm down 4.5 stone. I know what it's like to be overweight your whole life, but it isn't an insurmountable challenge. What diet are you doing/planning to do? Whatever you choose, good luck!
  128. PhoenixsHonour

    sole sorce plus v's 810

    Soul Source Plus doesn't necessarily have a meal; it could be four sachets and 200ml of skimmed milk. If it is three sachets and a meal, the meal is only 200kcals. 810, as far as I understand, has a slightly bigger meal of protein and selected vegetables, and some milk. Hope this helps.
  129. PhoenixsHonour

    Newbie starting tomorrow

    This forum is a great resource, whether you need advice, support or just some info. And your family might surprise you - mine did! They were a little sceptical at first, but after I lost about two stone in the first month, they were convinced it was the best thing ever. My dad even signed up...
  130. PhoenixsHonour

    December challenge!

    About four of us seem to have got lost!! Chele - to lose 12lbs xKimmiex- 24lb! Moleymole - 10lb (to goal) great things - 10lbs (but as much as i possibly can til xmas) Mumto1 - 21lbs - 6lbs lost - 15lbs to go Lovelylauren -15lbs - 4lbs lost - 11lbs to go Allan F Kane - 12lbs LV30 - 7lbs Katy0 -...
  131. PhoenixsHonour

    Snow and my CDC's attitude!

    Like everyone else, I would definitely be looking for someone else! And possibly get in touch with HQ for misrepresentation of the diet and a bad CDC.
  132. PhoenixsHonour

    New Mint Choc bar....

    Same for me, Moleymole. I really can't wait for the bar, though! Should have one by Christmas, though!
  133. PhoenixsHonour

    Christmas - 3 options

    My plan is to be on either SS+ or 810 from the 20th-27th (I weigh in on Mondays) so I will get some food on Christmas day. I'm delaying my 'must eat solid food week' until then.
  134. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 47lb lost - 13lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 16lbs lost- 23.5lbs...
  135. PhoenixsHonour

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    LV30 - 14lbs - 8lbs lost - 6lbs to go LovelyLauren - 16lbs - 17lbs lost - 0lbs to go! DONE with a pound to spare! :happy096: rumbly-tums - 14lbs -7lbs -7lbs to go! Redhead66 - 14lbs - 13lb lost, 1lb to go 16to10 - 9lbs - 2.6lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs - 12lbs lost 2lbs to...
  136. PhoenixsHonour

    December challenge!

    I'm going to provisionally set myself the target of 12lbs, since I'm going to have my 13th week during December, and last week my loss was a little disappointing, so...I can hope, right? First (December) weigh in on the 6th! Hopefully I will also reach my xmas target of 70lbs - only 13.5 to go...
  137. PhoenixsHonour

    If you could have any flavour...

    Hmm...most of mine are just 'better' flavours. Like a mushroom soup that tastes homemade or a chocolate bar that isn't salty... While we're on the subject, though, how about a cheesecake bar/shake. ^^ Or...cheese-flavoured anything!
  138. PhoenixsHonour

    I want some food! (Rant-y)

    Thank you guys. I feel better today so far <3
  139. PhoenixsHonour

    I want some food! (Rant-y)

    Don't read if you don't want to read about food! :) Well, no, I don't, I want to lose weight, but still. I'm in York for the Christmas market. I've had a brill day, as always, and I'm now in our hotel. My girlfriend is being lovely about the whole thing, and refused to go out for dinner...
  140. PhoenixsHonour

    Advice please?

    Maybe add a multivitamin in there, just for good health. Also, I've heard Exante is cheaper than CD (but you don't get the one-on-one support), so that could be an option for a VLCD?
  141. PhoenixsHonour

    Average weight losses

    My CDC says a stone a month. I currently average more than this (even without the first week!) but my weekly loss after that has varied between 4.75-2.75lb. The lowest being last week. I average about 4 pounds a week, which I'm pretty happy with.
  142. PhoenixsHonour

    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    Congratulations! 50lbs to go must feel amazing...I hope you feel better later this week, and enjoy your next night out.... Buy the coat...! Even if you buy it in a smaller size? Coats are a necessity, in my humble opinion.
  143. PhoenixsHonour

    Blowing my own trumpet

    Well done!! That is amazing, I know just how good it feels. Keep on trucking! People probably have noticed, but don't want to be rude. Personally, I'm always hesitant, especially if I don't know they've been on a diet, to tell them they've lost weight because when people say that to me it...
  144. PhoenixsHonour

    1000 plan?

    You should still lose weight, about 2lbs per week, based on the calories. You're so close to your goal you should probably start stepping up the plans now anyway. Maybe give yourself a week of 810 to adjust before going onto 1000? What does your CDC think?
  145. PhoenixsHonour

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    LV30 - 14lbs - 8lbs lost - 6lbs to go LovelyLauren - 16lbs - 17lbs lost - 0lbs to go! DONE with a pound to spare! rumbly-tums - 14lbs -7lbs -7lbs to go! Redhead66 - 14lbs - 13lb lost, 1lb to go 16to10 - 9lbs - 2.6lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs - 6lb lost 8lb to go Chele -...
  146. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    Only lost 2.75lb this week :( rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 43lb lost - 17lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go...
  147. PhoenixsHonour

    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    Wow. You are truly an inspiration. And beautiful, to boot! So glad you had a good night out!
  148. PhoenixsHonour

    Restarting SS after losing 6.5 st in 2008

    Welcome! I'd be one of those new faces, but hi anyway.
  149. PhoenixsHonour

    Something to make you smile (non CD)

    What do you mean, don't you all do this? You know, you really should obey your husbands, its the only way to a happy marriage. (Just kidding, I'm a feminist(ish) lesbian!)
  150. PhoenixsHonour

    drinks

    I'll just have a diet coke, please....
  151. PhoenixsHonour

    Gutted!

    Buy the 14! You'll fit into it soon enough!
  152. PhoenixsHonour

    weigh in day rituals??

    I always empty my pockets and wear similar clothes (jeans and t-shirt!), and never drink or eat anything until after. I weigh in at midday, and then have a tetra in the car on the way to college. I'm also starting to get into the habit of drinking lots on Sunday to promote good excretory...
  153. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 38lb lost - 22lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 16lbs lost-...
  154. PhoenixsHonour

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    LV30 - 14lbs - 5lbs lost - 9lbs to go LovelyLauren - 16lbs - 12lbs lost - 4lbs to go! rumbly-tums - 14lbs -7lbs -7lbs to go! Redhead66 - 14lbs 16to10 - 9lbs - 2.6lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs - 6lb lost 8lb to go Chele - 12lbs - 9.1lbs lost, 2.9lbs to go! Popheart - 21lbs...
  155. PhoenixsHonour

    CAN I HAVE 2 PACKS AT ONCE?

    Yeah, you should be okay with the porridge. Together they only have slightly more grams of carbs than the chewy bars, and shouldn't knock you out of ketosis. I often have two tetras together.
  156. PhoenixsHonour

    Being a little bit brave

    Thank you all guys! I feel all warm and fuzzy inside now :)
  157. PhoenixsHonour

    SS+ question.

    My CDC recommended the Crunch bars rather than the Chewy ones, as the carb values are lower. Cranberry is my favourite, but I don't get them too often because they are so delish. Mmmmm, chocolate!
  158. PhoenixsHonour

    Its official im off cd

    Good luck! I hope Weight Watchers really works for you
  159. PhoenixsHonour

    Being a little bit brave

    Okay, so, I'm going to do something I never thought I would - post photographs of myself for the world to see! I don't even like them being taken, but, here goes. This is me a few weeks before I started Cambridge, at my absolute heaviest of 318 pounds. And this is me last Sunday, almost...
  160. PhoenixsHonour

    Thinkin about stopping dieting

    Perhaps Cambridge isn't for you - one diet can't suit everyone. Have you looked into something like Slimming World, which allows you to eat lots of food and still lose weight (according to the people on this forum! :)) - it wasn't for me, but it might work for you.
  161. PhoenixsHonour

    Warm chocolate tetra?

    Be careful microwaving it in the tetra - they might be foil lined, which your microwave might not like!
  162. PhoenixsHonour

    The Things People Say?

    My favourite skinny person saying: "I need to lose weight!" It's a favourite of my 5'5'', 9 stone sister who is incredibly pretty. And she's actually very very supportive, but grrrrrr. Also my mam (who isn't that thin) saying that I'll be too thin if I lost another six and a half stone. No...
  163. PhoenixsHonour

    How did you hear about minimins?

    Googling 'weight loss support forum', I think. Strangely, I found out about CD from minimins, not the other way around!
  164. PhoenixsHonour

    Measuring success by the scales

    Just want to say thank you for this post. I read it before I started CD, and it has helped keep my motivated and focussed so much over the last nine days.
  165. PhoenixsHonour

    First weigh in tomorrow so nervous

    Remember, even if you don't get what you're expecting because of your TOTM, you will still have lost fat, and that's the important bit! Good luck.
  166. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 35lb lost - 25lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 16lbs lost-...
  167. PhoenixsHonour

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    LV30 - 14lbs - 4lbs lost - 10lbs to go!!! LovelyLauren - 16lbs - 9lbs lost - 7lbs to go! rumbly-tums - 14lbs Redhead66 - 14lbs 16to10 - 9lbs - 2.6lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs - 3lb lost 11lb to go Chele - 12lbs Popheart - 21lbs walkerl1979 - 15 pounds clarecv3 - 21lbs - 9lbs -...
  168. PhoenixsHonour

    Starting...

    Prices vary from consultant to consultant - four packs a day for me is £48/week, more if I want the pre-mixed shakes. Your best option to find out exactly how much it will cost you is to email/call some consultants and ask about their prices.
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    Rewards

    I get a bead for my Pandora-style bracelet for every fortnight I'm 100%, but that's just a silly cute thing. From my parents, I'm going to be getting £1500 towards going backpacking in Europe next summer, as a present for reaching my goal!
  170. PhoenixsHonour

    Jacket Potatoes !!!!!

    Jacket potatoes with Cheese (half a block) beans and sweetcorn is just about my favourite meal ever. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
  171. PhoenixsHonour

    If you've been 100% today...

    100% for the last eight weeks. I'm thrilled.
  172. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 31lb lost - 29lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 20.5lbs lost- 19lbs...
  173. PhoenixsHonour

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    LV30 - 14lbs LovelyLauren - 16lbs - 5lbs lost - 11lbs to go! rumbly-tums - 14lbs Redhead66 - 14lbs 16to10 - 9lbs - 2.6lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs - 3lb lost 11lb to go Chele - 12lbs Popheart - 21lbs walkerl1979 - 15 pounds clarecv3 - 21lbs Tessieg1 - 10lbs Goreygirl - 20lbs...
  174. PhoenixsHonour

    Girly topic - TOTM changes?

    Just before I started CD, I missed two periods, which really freaked me out. So far I have been irregular and so so heavy. But I'm always heavy, so maybe it just feels bad right now because I can't comfort myself with chocolate and cheesy garlic bread!! At least I'm having periods...
  175. PhoenixsHonour

    Tetra's & water??

    A Tetra (or 'Brick') is a premade shake, so no need to mix it with water. They come in Chocolate, Banana or Strawberry.
  176. PhoenixsHonour

    I have just been reading a status on facebook

    My Dad and I were just saying this yesterday! I'd never heard of VLCDs before, but I wish I had. If I'd known about CD last year, I'd have been on it the day I turned 18. I would have had less to lose and have been comfortably at my goal weight by now. But as you say, better late than never...
  177. PhoenixsHonour

    Night Out Feelings

    I know what you mean...I never ever go out, and I never had, because I've been fat my whole life and never confident enough to go out. That's why I'm so determined to lose weight before uni - to kick my social life into action!
  178. PhoenixsHonour

    remember me. and how muchdid u lose?

    Well done!! I've completed seven weeks so far, and I've lost 40.5 pounds, which I'm thrilled at. 18 pounds in one week. Wow!
  179. PhoenixsHonour

    NEVER EAT 4 CD BARS IN A ROW !!!!!

    Though when I've had bars I've never experienced wind, I did manage to knock myself out of ketosis last week with three in a row...
  180. PhoenixsHonour

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    So there's five weigh ins for me in November, so my target shall be....18lb! LV30 - 14lbs LovelyLauren - 16lbs rumbly-tums - 14lbs Redhead66 - 14lbs 16to10 - 9lbs - 0lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs Chele - 12lbs Popheart - 21lbs walkerl1979 - 15 pounds clarecv3 - 21lbs Tessieg1 -...
  181. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 21lb lost - 38lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 16lbs lost-...
  182. PhoenixsHonour

    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, 17lb lost, 0lb to go...
  183. PhoenixsHonour

    When to stop?

    When I get there, I'm want to go by a combination of factors: BMI, body fat % and waist size, all of which are the best markers for health. I have an idea of what clothes size will be what I want to be (12-14, which works out at the ideal waist measurement for a 5'10'' person!) and I really want...
  184. PhoenixsHonour

    Tesco Flavoured milk

    Hi, I don't do slimming world, so I really can't help you...but I would try posting this question in the Slimming World forum, I think they even have a sub-forum for Syn-related queries, and your post will probably get way more attention there. Good luck!
  185. PhoenixsHonour

    Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

    I love this in theory, but I know that when I come off Cambridge I won't be following this. I'm going to try and have breakfast, sure, but I don't have time in the morning to really enjoy my food :)
  186. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    So, after my sixth week I have finally achieved my first goal! I'm (more than) 25% of the way there, having lost two stone eight pounds. Works out something like seven stone four to go. I was a little disappointed with my loss this week, only 3.5 pounds, but to be honest I think it had more to...
  187. PhoenixsHonour

    October Challenge anyone?

    Leeds - to lose 7lbs Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs-lost 12.5 - 16.5 to go Goreygirl - to lose 20lbs: 18lbs down - 2 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 go Elie - to lose 14lbs - 14lbs...
  188. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 21lb lost - 38lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 39.5lbs- 14lbs lost-...
  189. PhoenixsHonour

    Hello

    Good luck! It'll disappear in no time with a VLCD.
  190. PhoenixsHonour

    Just ordered

    Yup! I just tried them on, actually....and they fit!! Two sizes from where I started, so I'm thrilled.
  191. PhoenixsHonour

    Just ordered

    Good for you! I've got so many inspiration clothes in the wardrobe...I have jeans I try on every week
  192. PhoenixsHonour

    Christmas plans??

    I'm planning to either have an 810 day or week at Christmas, and just eat that at the table: small amount of fish and three tablespoons of veggies.
  193. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Thanks. I do find it pretty easy, nothing too difficult. A little boring, I'll admit, and I do keep craving food, but it's not impossible. You are such an inspiration!
  194. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    4.25lb this week, which I'm pretty pleased with. I have now lost more than 10% of my body weight! Next week I should reach my first goal (as long as I lose 1.5lb, no biggie) and can start on my second one (17 stone 6lb, that I'd like to maybe reach by Christmas but know it's a tall order. I can...
  195. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    Leeds123: - 20 lbs (-6lbs. 14 to go!) rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 17lb lost - 43lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60...
  196. PhoenixsHonour

    October Challenge anyone?

    Leeds - to lose 7lbs Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs Goreygirl - to lose 20lbs Angelchops - to lose 14lbs trisha - to lose 14lbs PhoenixsHonour - to lose 14lbs, 9lb lost, 5lb to go Elie - to lose 14lbs kes- to lose 15lbs LincsBren - to lose 14.4lbs - 2.2lbs lost, 12.2lbs to go...
  197. PhoenixsHonour

    Food Shopping

    Thank you! I'm very pleased. Weigh in for me tomorrow, eeek!
  198. PhoenixsHonour

    Food Shopping

    Try mySupermarket - if you enjoy shopping online, that is. They do comparison of products by price and nutritional information, which can make it much much easier to choose cheap healthy food. Good luck.
  199. PhoenixsHonour

    Backpacking through Europe!

    Thank you both. I'm doubly thrilled today, because I just got a christmas job which means I can start saving up for the trip as well!
  200. PhoenixsHonour

    Backpacking through Europe!

    I'm so excited, I just had to share this. My parents have offered to give me money for a holiday, as an incentive to lose weight. Awesome, right? Well, I've decided to backpack through Europe for a month with my girlfriend, just before university starts. My provisional route...
  201. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Thanks Delicious-Jax! Good look with your own journey, I hope your first day went well?
  202. PhoenixsHonour

    Little incentives along the way..

    I have a fake pandora bracelet, and for every two weeks I stick to SS 100%, I get a bead. Of course, the best incentive has been losing weight ^^
  203. PhoenixsHonour

    what would you have done?

    I don't think I'd ever go in for a gastric band. Everybody's different, but...not for me. Good luck on CD
  204. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Four and three quarter pounds this week! Bringing my total loss to 2 stone and one quarter pounds. I am absolutely thrilled! A similar sort of loss next week and I'll have reached my first goal.
  205. PhoenixsHonour

    xmas challange !

    Leeds123: - 20 lbs (-6lbs. 14 to go!) rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 17lb lost - 43lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60...
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    October Challenge anyone?

    Leeds - to lose 7lbs Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs Goreygirl - to lose 20lbs Angelchops - to lose 14lbs trisha - to lose 14lbs PhoenixsHonour - to lose 14lbs - lost 4.75lb, 9.25lb to go Elie - to lose 14lbs kes- to lose 15lbs LincsBren - to lose 14.4lbs - 2.2lbs lost, 12.2lbs to...
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    ketosix

    I just use mine when I want a wee. Not every time, maybe once a week, or if I've felt especially hungry/icky that day, just to check I'm still in ketosis. I doubt time of day really matters, since you should be in ketosis at all hours.
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    October Challenge anyone?

    I'm definitely in! 14lbs, for me Minxie - to lose 14lbs AOGG - to lose 28lbs Goreygirl - to lose 20lbs Angelchops - to lose 14lbs trisha - to lose 14lbs PhoenixsHonour - to lose 14lbs
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    Hello everyone...im re-starting SS tomorrow

    Good luck! I'm not a restarter, but from what I've read on this forum, the second time round isn't harder if you're in the right head space. You seem very committed, so you might not have any issues! I love the idea of not knowing how much you weigh, or how much you lose, it'll probably free you...
  210. PhoenixsHonour

    Fitting in four packs a day?

    It's mostly college for me - I'm either in mornings or afternoons, and often, if I'm up early, I'm not that interested in anything other than finding my socks.
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    Fitting in four packs a day?

    Does anyone find it hard to have time for four packs a day? I never used to eat breakfast/lunch, so trying to remember to have shakes regularly is a big problem for me - I know it's important and I do try, but I'm never ever hungry or craving them (well, except the bars, so I stopped having...
  212. PhoenixsHonour

    if really hungery on ss what could i eat to stop my craving??

    If you're really craving food, maybe try having a SS+ day. I know it isn't recommended to swap and change, but you may find that suits you better
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    Recipes for foodpack, Muffin,crisps,fudge cake!

    Okay, slushie made with water flavouring may have just saved me!
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    100lbs or more to lose?

    I started with 138lbs to lose about three weeks ago. Just another 115 to go!
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    A few questions

    I pay £55/week, but that's for four products a day and includes 14 tetras, which are 50p extra each! My CDC charges £36/week for 3 products a day, no tetras.
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    september challenge ~ come on in ~

    Domino - I've changed your weight in the list, I hope you don't mind! sumayyah - 10lb, 13 lost and im done Determinator- 16lb , 18.5lb lost 0 to go Sass - 14lb, 0 lost 14lb to go 16to10 - 12lb - 10lbs lost. White Tulip - 14 pounds - 14lb lost Fat-Boy-Slimmin - 20lbs lay off the fries -...
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    xmas challange !

    Only 3.75 pounds this week. Better than nothing, though ^^ Leeds123: - 20 lbs (-6lbs. 14 to go!) rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 17lb lost - 43lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost...
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    3 3/4 pounds, bringing my total to 23.5 pounds! I'm a little disappointed, but hopefully I'll have a better loss next week.
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Today has been hard! Not because I've been hungry or anything like that, but when I woke up my sister was here and I ended up going out with her and my Dad, forgetting to eat my morning pack. I didn't get my first one till 4PM! I've had three now, and I don't think I'll get a fourth in today...
  220. PhoenixsHonour

    beautiful?!?!?!?

    When my girlfriend tells me I'm beautiful I mentally add "somewhere in here I am!" I think she really does believe it, so even if I can't see it, I'm glad she can.
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    Which brings me to my next question

    I suppose ultimately being at a size 12 would make me much happier than a BMI of 22. Weight doesn't taking into account body composition, which is the true measure of health, so...yeah. Loosing inches is great. ...for now though, I just want to lose pounds until I get anywhere near my goal...
  222. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    I've been finding it so hard this week...I'm craving food really badly, and feel a tiny bit hungry all of the time. And getting my 2.5/3 litres of water a day has also been giving me problems. I haven't strayed, not even 1%, but it's feeling really difficult at the moment. Hopefully my weigh in...
  223. PhoenixsHonour

    Ketosis and Hunger???????????

    I've been feeling hungrier since I started having bars! I checked and I was still in ketosis, so maybe it's just the association of cereal bars and eating them one after another. I agree with the above posters that it will just be mental hunger, that will pass - drink some water, take a bath...
  224. PhoenixsHonour

    what did you want to do

    When I was 15 I wanted to be a doctor, but two hours of volunteering in a hospital sorted that out! Since then, I've wanted to be a solicitor...and I hope to start studying for a law degree next year. I should be a qualified solicitor by 2017 if everything works out?
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    Nights out

    Glad you had a good time away - you'll probably find you have a pretty decent loss next week, because as you say it's highly unlikely that that three pounds is real weight gain. Good luck!
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    Don't Be Ashamed!

    This is good advice to anyone following any diet at all. Thank you for posting. I'm already researching good nutrition practices and healthy recipes, and really considering how I think about food and what I'm going to do when this comes to an end.
  227. PhoenixsHonour

    If I am on Amoxicillin Bp 500mg 21 capsules can i do CD SS

    Advice on the Cambridge website: "Antibiotics are prescribed to treat all kinds of infection, from bronchitis to a septic finger. Always check the underlying medical condition - anyone with a serious infection should not be contemplating weight loss until they are fully recovered." I'd check...
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    Personal post .. what size at what weight ??

    5' 10'', and a smidge under 21 stone and wearing a 24. I'm actually pleased, I was wearing an ever tightening 26 when I started at 22 stone 5!
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Had my second weigh in today, and I lost 4.25 pounds, which I'm actually pretty pleased with :) I also got bars and water flavourings. My CDC advised me to avoid the chewy bars as they have a higher carb content then any of the others, but I got a couple to try, to see if they were worth it. I...
  230. PhoenixsHonour

    september challenge ~ come on in ~

    sumayyah - 10lb, 0 lost 10lb to go Determinator- 16lb , 13lb lost 3lb to go Sass - 14lb, 0 lost 14lb to go 16to10 - 12lb - 10lbs lost. White Tulip - 14 pounds - 14lb lost Fat-Boy-Slimmin - 20lbs lay off the fries - 16lb, 0 lost 16lb to go Funky Mum - 14lbs - 4 lost 10lbs to go trisha - 14lbs...
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    xmas challange !

    Leeds123: - 20 lbs (-6lbs. 14 to go!) rose1987 28lbs-17 lost -11 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 17lb lost - 43lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 6lbs lost - 54lbs to go xKimmex - 40lb - 21 lost - 19 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 7lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 9lbs lost- 31 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60...
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Thanks everyone for your congratulations and support! I'm at the end of day 13 now, and still feeling grand, though I have decided I do not like the leek and potato soup anymore! I'm gonna give the mushroom one another try tomorrow, and if I still don't like that one, I'm not going to buy any...
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    Intermittent Fasting

    I kinda agree that if you want to eat 600kcal as day, that's your prerogative - just be careful you don't go too far or lose too much weight Are you sure you're not confusing BMR and daily burn? Basic metabolic rate is the amount of calories you burn by lying in bed, and that isn't the same as...
  234. PhoenixsHonour

    Questions From a calorie counting newb!

    Calorie Counter Database - Free Online Diet Program - this site has one of the most comprehensive free databases of foods you could imagine. The portion sizes are sometimes a little fiddly, but if you register for a free account it lets you input any amount and keeps a log of what you've eaten...
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    Pleasantly Surprised

    Now, we all know that this forum is amazing for support, but I thought I'd share something I found rather surprising, and hopefully encouraging to anyone thinking about starting Cambridge, or really all TFR diet. I was really nervous about starting CD, not because of the shakes or anything like...
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    All I seem to do on here is moan, so sorry!!

    Hi - I know it can be horrible when family members say things about how you look, but it really may be better to ignore your dad! At 5'11'', the minimum clothes size you could wear and be healthy would be a 12 - so you're really not far off your ideal. At your height, I'm sure you look...
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    Hi all.. Any advice?

    Hi, this suggestion might be a bit out there, but are you eating -enough- calories? Your body will object if you eat less than 1000-1200 calories a day for too long, so it might be worth working out the calories in what you're eating just to make sure. As above, I agree it might be worth taking...
  238. PhoenixsHonour

    Could I technically have...?

    I'm sure my SS book says that I only have to have an additional glass of water with a bar....oh well, I try to drink 3+ a day, so I'm probably getting enough water! :)
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    Hi all.. Any advice?

    Hi there! Do you count calories to check how much you're actually eating each day? Could you give us a typical day of food for you? Hope I can help x
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Day nine is well underway. I feel fab this week, my cold is clearing up and I generally feel great. I've been enjoying lots of iced chocolate shakes these past couple of days, if fact I've just finished one right now. I'm also having fun working out how to make excel spreadsheets to monitor body...
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    xmas challange !

    Leeds123: - 20 lbs. rose1987 28lbs-12 lost -16 lbs to go . LovelyLauren - 60lbs - 13lb lost - 47lbs to go. Maggief2 - 60lbs - 0 lost - 60 to go xKimmex - 40lb - 0 lost - 40 to go! 16to10 - 28lbs - 4lbs lost Fiesty - 40lb - 3lbs lost- 40 to go mrs_parker - 0 lost - 60 to go! kes- 0lbs lost...
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Thanks Tessieg - it's just so easy and natural to lick your fingers when making food...makes me wonder what goes on in restaurant kitchens! Aaaanyway. I love 15.5lbs!!!!! And two inches off my waist.
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    september challenge ~ come on in ~

    Okay, totally underestimated how much I'd lose in the first week of CD!! 15.5lbs! sumayyah - 10lb, 0 lost 10lb to go Determinator- 16lb , 9lb lost 7lb to go Sass - 14lb, 0 lost 14lb to go 16to10 - 12lb - 7lbs lost. White Tulip - 14 pounds - 9lb lost Fat-Boy-Slimmin - 20lbs lay off the fries -...
  244. PhoenixsHonour

    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    It's quarter to eleven on day 7 of soul source - I came close to cheating tonight...accidentally! I was making dinner for my OH, and it involved Greek Yoghurt, and I was so close to licking my fingers on instinct! Eeek. Anyway, really, I was going to say it was a success. I have followed the...
  245. PhoenixsHonour

    back for round 2

    Hi. I would be one of those new faces! Welcome back. Your first two weeks loss is great - you must be pleased? Good luck on losing the last of your weight!
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Thanks Toria! I'm really looking forward to it. It hasn't been an easy week, but I don't think that's got much to do with the diet - I've had a cold, gone back to college and stopped drinking diet coke (okay, that one is indirectly related!) so yeah...not the easiest week, but I've enjoyed it...
  247. PhoenixsHonour

    What to do on weekends away??

    Hi guys. Thank you for your replies, I feel much better now. I spoke to my girlfriend and she was more than happy to just buy something to eat in our room, because she's lovely like that. I said we'd see closer to the time and I'm happy with that. It'll be a good night away, whatever we end up...
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    What to do on weekends away??

    This (slight) panic is actually really far in advance. For my birthday, my brother has booked a night in a hotel for me and my girlfriend in York over the St Nicholas Fair, which is at the end of November. All of this is amazing and fantastic and wonderful and I am very very excited...but what...
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    Phoenix's Soul Source Diary

    Okie, so, I'm obviously not updating this every day! Oh well...I feel good. Actually, no, diet wise I feel great, personally, I've had a 24 hour cough/throat thing that's annoyed the hell out of me and had me drinking loads of water! Today I feel much better, popped down to my CDC's house...
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    What is Calorie Counting

    The 'calories' listed on food packets are actually kcals if you look carefully - 1kcal=1cal, but a single calorie is usually only used in scientific pursuits. 1200kcal (1200 calories for short :) ) does seem to be pretty normal, and it isn't usually recommended to go bellow 1000 per day. You...
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