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Hi stranger not been around for a while but I am still plodding away. Well done on your losses and graduation, 2 wonderful things. Have fun at the do with the silly hat. julia

It is worth keeping a t it, I have slowed down now but maybe not as strict with my protein and veg intake. Keep at it, it is honestly worth it

Please add me, I have not been on here for ages but am still plodding away. For the remainder of this month I would like to lose 7lbs, I have lost 2lbs up to now in June so that makes a total of 9lbs. Thanks so much julia

I agree with Steph, I cant see a difference lately and over 4 stone down, seems I notice the big difference at about 2 and half stone. Still have a couple of stone to go, and although it is easy to do now, everything seems to have slowed down, the belly is huge, BUT I do feel bones in places...

I am having a little dip this week, seem to be staying the same but have not given in or given up since January, as other people have said it is just your body playing a few games. Well done on your fabby loss, keep it up and loads of luck

This is brilliant and a superb start, and now you have got past that point where you would have given up, you can only continue now, loads of luck and keep us posted. Julia

Great stuff, the first week is such a challenge, and you managed it, it gets so much easier from week two.

not seen you around for a while, I need an update on your successes

super super first week weigh in, onwards and downwards from here x

Brilliant stuff, keep at it just think of the prize at the end

Well done, and keep up the good work, that goes for all of us on this forum I think we are doing great

Have a great time Claire, and hope you dont get spooked by the ghosts aaaggghhh! 4 weeks for the final push, so exciting x

Well done on starting and masses of good luck. Seriously you will get used to the portions and find them filling very soon. Good luck

Good luck on your journey, before you know it those portions will seem quite big when you get used to it. I am on week 13 now and I actually find it hard to get through the packs now, unlike at the start where I waited for the hours to pass to have them.

Hiya, I am 5 ft 7 and can just get into a size 14 next jeans but I find they are rather on the big size. Primark I am in a 16 in jeans but find their fit is a bit strange. It is funny as the lbs I am losing now are making a very big difference to my size, I reckon it is about a stone a size...

Getting into the 100's will be a brilliant milestone for you, and you will be there sooner than you think. When it happened to me I was so happy. It has got to the point where I just want the weight off and nothing will distract me from it, but it is not happening quickly enough hahaha, just...

Good luck girls, once you get into the swing of it time flies and the weight falls off x

Great losses girls

That is brilliant well done, thanks for the inspiration and motivation. You are so close to goal - so pleased for you xx

The best chicken fillets are from Lidl, cheap and lovely - but I did see a programme on fat content of chicken, thinking freerange and organic would be the best. Also coop has great offers on veggies and salmon fillets too. I am not even going to add up my spendings too as that may scare me! All...

Sounds like more of a virus that you have had. Glad you are feeling a wee bit better and hope it totally lifts today. j

Glad the damage was not too bad from your hols. Hopefully after your mammoth period your body will regulate. Well done for having a fun holiday though- we are dieting but still need normality. Good luck this week, hope you stay on track. julia

Laura - you are doing brilliantly and are now just overweight too! Is a great incentive to keep going. I am sure before your hols you will still manage to get down a good few pounds, stop worrying about the hols and weight gain. I would buy some cheap scales though to keep on track. I bought...

Back in full control of everything, without going off plan. So have found the perfect jeans from next, a bit expensive but worth it even if they only fit for 5 or 6 weeks, called slim and lift. PIE am going home next week so need to recalculate and add to my signature my losses for 3 weeks. I...

I am constantly cold too. I have got used to it now and think it burns calories anyway hehehe

You. An have 4 replacements a day if you are not having a meal. Don't give up, it is not worth it! Good luck

Thank you, shame I am a few stones away from needing it

Loads and loads of luck, can't wait to be in the position for referring but am scared about when that happens. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. Julia

Well done, time flies when you get into it. Just imagine in a couple of months you will be your ideal weight j

A sample pack is the best idea, you may surprise yourself with the meals - they are brilliant. Good luck

Brilliant losses, well done. Keep at it and just think in a few months time you will be slim x

Never tried the shakes other than the crispy ones and loved them. The meals are wonderful and the choice is brilliant. I did exacted for a wee while but for me S & S wins by miles. Yes they are low carb enough to keep you in ketosis, the best diet ever I think

Wow you look fantastic in the photo and what fabby long legs. Keep at it we are a out the same point and I just want to lose one more pound then I am officially overweight. I am buying cheap primarni clothes and asda jeans, it keeps me going to buy cheapo in smaller sizes. Good luck this week on...

Welcome, I can honestly say this is the best diet in the world and I am loving the fact it is so easy to see the light of getting to goal. Loads of good luck and losses to you x

Great loss, I seem to have changed my weigh in day and gotten all confused about how many weeks I have been on this now! Keep at it Hun, and watch those scales just drop. X

Good luck on your weigh in this week. X

Well my loss is going well, and I have messed my weigh in days up so will have to recalculate them to add to my signature. Strangely enough I found yesterday a hard day - not sure why but I think it is because I did not drink enough water. That is something I really let myself down on. I am not...

Hiya , please add me still can't use myi pad properly.Starting from today I intend to lose 18lbs by then. well I better had do! I have put it in my diary. Have a great week julia

Just made the new chili up with too much water and it was really delicious as a soup. I added extra chili flakes and it filled me up and tasted super.

I am proud I didn't break my diet! My quote on my signature about is a moment of pleasure worth hours or days of guilt keeps me going. However, that is only my take on this. i am lucky in the fact that I am not a big sweetie fan. For me breaking this choice of diet I have made would be wine. I...

Well I weighed this morning and have lost 2lbs so am almost there. Less than a pound off target so feeling quite chuffed. Well done everyone

Thanks lovely ladies. You are stars.

I actually find it quite easy being a teacher - but find it even easier on holiday especially for the water input, I think it is quite hard no matter what job. However working in thorntons must be especially difficult

Thanks weasel, I am not using the iPad app, but will download it and try it out. Am having a spring clean then off to try and find some scales in my local shops, don't want to be heading out to Carlisle today just the local place should do.

Thanks Laura, I need 4lbs knocking off the most current post. I am off to buy some scales for up here, don't think I can manage for almost three weeks without scales

Please add me, not sure how to do it from my iPad- as I am on holiday and don't have my normal computer. Proper weigh in using my scales at home will be on the 22nd April. I want to lose 12lbs this month - at the lease. Julia

Please could someone update my loss, lost 4lbs this week. I can't seem to do it from my iPad as I am on holiday. Thank you so much. good luck everyone julia

Happy birthday and it is still down!Well done fantastic stuff

That is brilliant, well done. The only way is down now x

Hi, I am on week 11 and have lost 38lbs, BUT actually think it is slightly more as I did not dare weigh myself (officially)until I had been on it for a week - so think in the 11 weeks it may be approaching three stone. I am finding it easy to do - hope that by weigh in next I will be officially...

I know it is disheartening, I did 1.8lbs one week, but I think we have to remember the bigger picture, and now you are in week two it is just fat! Remember they say about a stone a month, so try and stay positive for the weeks you are a bit disappointed. Just think, it is two pounds gone and...

Seem to have got lost along the way and can't remember the first day I joined this. So have tried to work it out and copied the very last post and added to it. katiebaby................20lb.......(18.6lb lost, 1.4lb to go) Weasey ................ 14lbs.... (6 lb lost, 8 lb to go)...

Well done on being in the 13's - oh the joy of dropping a stone bracket. I have to laugh everytime I see this thread I always read in my mind S and S wedding NIGHT!! not WEIGHT - clearly I need to get a fella! Good luck with the coming week, I too hope to be in the 13's by the end of the week...

Good luck with the ciggies too, gosh I wish I had that willpower - but it will be my next task x

I dont like porridge full stop. I know people add sweeteners to it though. Just think your tastes will change over the coming months. I cannot believe how mine have.

Stick at it, really it is worth it, I am on day 76 now and have not veered from plan of VLCD. Something clicked and it works!!!

Good luck, seriously after a few weeks it all becomes second nature, in fact I have to remind myself to have my third pack a day. I love mixing the macaroni cheese pack (a bit watery on purpose) with chicken and brocolli, I never thought I would boil bits of chicken with bouillon, brocolli and a...

Well if you want to try some BG I can send you a pack free, I seem to have 4 spare - am serious! Julia

I hope to be there one day in the summer, but imagine it will be the late summer!

WoW fantastic weight loss for you and hubby, welcome to this forum, I think this has helped keep me on the straight and narrow. Good luck on the rest of your journey. Julia

Yes it was the Penne, and my friend tried to too - in very small quantities it could be ok I guess??? Or not???

what lovely posts - so happy and gives us all hope. I will be pampering and preening tomorrow and may pop into "primarni" to buy some shorts and a skirt! Am off up to my holiday home on the Solway Firth (Cumbria) in a week - hoping the family see a big difference. Have a fun Sunday tomorrow

Good luck and go for it!

I wish you all the luck in this, love S & S and never feel hungry. My advice would be to start as soon as you can and not put it off as you are in such a good frame of mind.

Whoooaah the end is in sight, well done, just think not long to go now x

3 days early on my weigh in, but I want to weigh next Friday so I can post my March losses, will not a achieve my goal I don't think, but will be very close. Then will be away for three weeks with no scales, so better have a mammoth loss over the holiday. Maka - 10lb(10lbs lost, 0 lbs to go)...

I was looking into diet chef or some firm that will do my meals, OK am super lazy and never want to cook a carbohydrate ever again!

So I am weighing in 3 days early, as I want to weigh next Friday before I go away for three weeks. Plus I want to post on the March challenge too next Friday. I am officially in the 100's today, ok 199 but this is such a big achievement for me I am delighted. I am almost half way there! Have a...

Yeah, I am glad that you are back and on track, missed you and your motivation/inspiration. Still popping on Exante, even though I have defected to S & S. Good luck and keep going x

I would say quite large, especially jeans and casual. The suits are about normal in jackets!

Maka - 10lb(10lbs lost, 0 lbs to go) Katiebaby - 10lb (8lbs lost, 2lb to go) Minimoosh- 14lb (6lb lost, 8lb to go) Kelstar - 14lbs (8lbs lost, 6 to go) Choo - 18lbs (10lbs lost, 8lb to go) Curvykirst - 14lb (6.1lbs lost, 7.9lbs to go) Bordersgirl - 10lbs (9lb lost, 1lb to go) Lots2lose36 - 12lbs...

Have a number of mushroom ones waiting for me in Cumbria, off up there on holiday next week - cant wait to try them.

well done on your loss, see how it comes off -but a great warning about it going on. Into another week we go loads of good luck to you xx

Sorry all, I tried it and threw it, I could tolerate the texture and I obviously have never been a fussy eater in my life. The remains are in the bin, and I picked my spag bol from them to eat - well it was worth a try.

I liked it because it showed that I need to actually get down to my BMI predicted weight to be "properly slim". Obviously the lighter one is the more "loss" it shows through smaller losses, am glad you tried it though, a good thing to mess around with for an evening looking at how you...

2.4 lbs week nine, am very pleased again, 2 more lbs and I will be in the hundreds.

Well done and you sound so motivated - fantastic

put an after piccie up on the mirror mirror thread, I will mail you before (hideous turn to stone if you look at) and after (you will not die a slow and painful death) pictures. Smell is going a little but still smell like a wet dog after a couple of days not washing. Is very good stuff.

Also going for a Brazilian blow dry tomorrow. Will be great to have my hair sorted again I left it too long this time but I hate being in the hairdressers for so long. I love the Brazillian and have had a number of them done. Just done one similar myself at home, the CW smooth and straight...

I agree with Starlight and AliGal, absolute waste of time and as others have said, I think it was Sue on S and S, they just stress you out. Step away from the sticks x

I have it with a few chopped leeks, some broccoli and 100 grammes of chicken, I purposely make it watery and then eat it like a really thick chicken and veg soup - I love it with pepper. I boil the chicken in little bits with the veg using bouillon as stock and then add the pack to it. Really...

Bloody hell am thinking a massive waste of money! Oh well one can only try it.

Hi All, Just found this great site and is easy and fun to use. I put a photo of myself in right now (Left picture) and then lost 48 lbs (right picture), what a difference, I also added 35lbs and it was so accurate - great fun. If you do this then upload your results - will definately keep me on...

Hopefully a mid size microwave by tomorrow - because I am currently a cinder block, but have no idea what one of those is!

Good luck, it really is the best diet once you get into it and time just flies by. Hope you both get into it as soon as your delivery is made x

keep on going - times get tough but it will be worth it, WOW you wil soon be in the 11's, I cannot wait until I am in the 13's, this 14 stone range seems never ending!

I agree, when I up the water then I do better, although saying that I have not been good with the water this weekend.

I think this is a great thread, but I had a little lump in my throat reading it - but all the reasons for losing the weight ring so true. I want to be slim so I look and feel younger I want to be able to just wear totally normal clothes without worrying about what other people think I want to...

just hope they do not smell like old fish! One pack should do me for two meals I hope - but will only "try" this in preparation for when I go and maintain a long way down the road SIGH!

oh I forgot about this thread - will update again on Tuesday when I have had my weigh in Choo......................21lbs .....(10lbs lost, 11lb to go) katiebaby................20lb.......(16.6lb lost, 3.4lb to go) MiniMoosh ............. 14lbs.... (6lb lost, 8lb to go)...

Hi Sue, just go to the bit that says my signature and you can add stuff there........but I have no idea how to do a ticker thing!

I have just ordered a sample pack - will let you know what I think of them.

Hi, I am Julia, and almost 9 weeks- I agree the first couple of weeks were hard and every now and then I get an urge!!!! But to be honest keeping my eye on the goal is really working - to be able to go out in a pair of 16 jeans without bulges after a couple of months from a tight size 20 makes...

when you put on your swimming cossie and see a small hanging roll of fat in your lower stomach area(am serious) instead of a huge swollen mound that starts at your boobs and ends just above your knees! This was a fabulous thing to see last week! When you start to scrutinze saggy skin instead of...

Fantastic, you deserve it because you have worked so hard - well done and enjoy meeting your friends in yourt skinny clothes x

Good luck, with it, once you are in the swing of things it gets easier and the weeks fly by.

WHoahhh that is fantastic, when do you think you will hit the 12's? I reckon by the end of March or first week in April. Look at all that weight you have lost, what a great achievement.

Hi, Rob sent me some samples for free to my place up in the north (going for a holiday in two weeks), he sent them because they forgot to add them to my order - have to say the service from S & S is wonderful. I am really looking forward to trying it nam, nam nam

well done, absolutely brilliant - may the losses continue.

Charles Worthington straight and smooth kit is the bees knees, will never pay for another keratin (brazillian) blow dry at the hairdressers again.

fantastic stuff, what uplifting posts and great news - yes you are a skinny one now x

I smell like a rotten egg at the moment, yes is meant to stop the frizz- am a frizz bomb at the very ends of hair as I was blonde a year ago, and am trying to do something for self every week, instead of the dreaded f word, aka food, gosh am a bit nervous that this is going to work. hope to have...

Am just about to do the Charles Worthington home straightening kit, cannot afford to have this done at the hairdressers anymore. Am hoping that it does not break off all my hair aggghhhh - will update with the results.

How strange we have followed a similar pattern these past two weigh ins - having a great loss is the best feeling in the world. Well done on you fantastic achievements - lift a glass of water to next week. Julia

Kelstar - 14lbs (8lbs lost, 6 to go) Choo - 18lbs (7lbs lost, 11lb to go) Katiebaby - 10lb (4.4lbs lost, 5.4lb to go) Curvykirst - 14lb (6.1lbs lost, 7.9lbs to go) Maka - 10lb(5lbs lost, 5lbs to go) Bordersgirl - 8lbs (3lb lost, 5 to go) Minimoosh- 14lb (2lb lost, 12lb to go) Lots2lose36 - 12lbs...

You could try a gel like nail varnish - these do not chip and protect your nails, I have mine done here in London and it costs about 25 pounds, lasts for a good two and half weeks, NEVER chips and allows your nails to grow without snapping or breaking. Alternatively try some of the strengthening...

Just had the Mac cheese with some chicken and roasted vegetables - OMG I felt like I was eating forbidden fruit, I have not tasted cheese in 8 weeks, so tonight's meal was a fabulous, delicious dream come true. Did not take a picture because I was just too excited. That rich flavour with the...

now I want to try one! Not a big shake person but this sounds fabulous.

Just read about the knee, wonder what that is, it could be the problem. Go and get that sorted out, wonder if it is exercise based or a sprain?

I had a similar problem last week, I know I was not getting the water down. Everytime I go to the sink now I have a glass of water - it has helped this week. Don't panic, your body will sort itself out

Whooah 3.2lbs, am very pleased with that. Just what I needed

well done for learning to listen to your body not your eyes, super wilpower and determination

I really like reading your posts, the ups and downs and the way your write. The one about being a social outcast made me feel so sad, but in the same post you had some excellent reasoning about your relationship with food. I really hope you get back on track this week and keep on losing. My...

Brilliant stuff

I had a bad loss last week, dont let it get you down, keep on going, remember any loss is the right direction.x

Well done, enjoy your break

Brilliant loss well done

I remember as a child, my mum used to tell me off for trying to pick my scabs off on my knees. You are picking, and every time you pick you are making it worse.......you know you can do it and get in the zone. Just walk away from any temptations and if you have a temptation in your hand count to...

Well done for cracking it, I have two meals a day and a bar - not such a sweet tooth person when it comes to shakes. Stupid city link have tried delivering twice despite my clear instructions they better follow them tomorrow, have very little food left. AM terribly excited about the new choice.

that is fantastic and such a motivator - well done, let us all follow in your footsteps. Keep it up, it is so good to see such successes x

Good luck, it is a great diet to follow and the people on here are just lovely and supportive.

I have just ordered the male 5 a day pack and it will work out a bit cheaper because, yes it will last longer. I intend to do another 8 weeks on this.

Well done on embarking on your journey with such a fantstic positive attitude, I wish you all the best of luck and am looking forward to December when you will achieve goal

Hope you have a really lovely time and come back fit and fighting on Tuesday. See you then

I changed over and love the variety - infact ordered the men's month selection pack as it worked out even cheaper. They have even delivered to two addresses for me so I dont have to lug 3 weeks worth up to cumbria on the train from London. Have to say Exante worked for me for a couple of weeks (...

Tuesday weigh in, I am hoping is good - can finally wear my new size 16 jeans and they look ok - really hoping for 7lbs loss in the next three weeks, my own little goal.

Last week was a super slow week for me, I am hoping that this week will be a bit better, I reckon 8 weeks on this and my body is having a mini revolution. Well done for not caving to the evil rolls, and yes they are evil and full of hideous hidden enemies that will attack you from within and...

My weigh in on Tuesday and I really am hoping for a bit of a good drop, I want to be 2.5lbs this week - visiting family 2 weeks on Friday and would have liked to have hit losing 37 lbs. Plus my March challenge needs to be at least close to goal. Am hoping 3 more weeks and I will be in the 100's...

the outfit is lovely, the colour looks fab on you and what a fantastic shaped face you have too. Enjoy, enjoy enjoy your weekend.

welcome, everyone is a lovely bunch on here and so supportive, I think any loss is a good loss, and your CDC sounded very mean spirited.

That is brilliant well done on such a massive achievement- I bet you feel brilliant, I am so impressed xoxo

my new order comes tomorrow with all the goodies, not porridge though. I cannot wait to try them

I feel brave enough to add a couple of photos now, could someone tell me how to do this, either in my signature or as an album (cant find a browse and upload in the album). Thanks so much

so many lovely new people joining, I wish you all masses of luck and success and look forward to reading your updates!

loving the new mini cupcake avatar - you go girl!!!

Oh? I just ordered it right now on the main site, I ordered the men's 28 day supply, I think it is the most cost effective, and it was on the 7 day one too?! The mushroom one is not up yet, but put a request in to get it asap

Fantastic, what a great achievement - well done

I like these ideas for the future, I know I will need a big list as I never intend to go back to carb addiction and am thinking of setting up a carboholic group - but with just one step...........dont have them!

I think this is a great idea to swap things around. I have just donated a huge bagful away to the donation bin, some good stuff in there too - but did not want them so I could turn back.

good luck with the seigh in tomorrow, TOTM is just one big bloated mess for me! Bet you have gone down a bit tomorrow - I hope so

great losses, and I agree the diet is super yummy

Brilliant, I particulary liked the comments on the blog

well done, that is brilliant and such a good motivator to keep going. Good luck for week 2.

yay, you are a convert - good isn't it? I have never been bored once! Anyway I don't think it should be called sticking your head round the door, it should be "stepped right in at the deep end"! Glad you are here.

Ok my slowest week ever, but I think it could be to do with all the exercise I have been doing - plus I know I have lost centimetres. I WILL hit my target or close to it, still nearly 4 weeks to go. Maka - 10lb(1.8lbs lost, 8.2lbs to go) Katiebaby - 10lb (2.4lb lost, 7.6lb to go) Bordersgirl -...

:D:D I heard and read that hair can really suffer on VLCD's. Just wanted to let people know that the OPPOSITE has happened with me, it seems to be in much better condition and is even thickening up - is this possible or my imagination? I swear it is growing faster and looks healthier than a red...

I changed over from another VLCD and absolutely love this programme, I can honestly say I will achieve what I want to lose because it is so easy to do once you get into the swing of it. Good luck on your start.

Honking but not on exante, but like to pop in!

good luck on your change, I did it too and am very happy with it indeed.

wow 22 weeks is amazing, I hope that I can get to that stage as I think 24 would be my limit. Good luck on maintaining and keep us all posted when you start the maintaining bit

ok, dying to see it, so will try and make up my posts by honking, commenting and mooching around x

Brilliant, once the first week is down then it gets so much easier x

this is so funny and gives a whole new perspective to losing weight - Thank you

Absolutely brilliant, even though you were fuming at your little weight loss one week ago. I had a little weight loss but it is all loss. Fantastic results am so impressed

I love the name and the avatar, pink being my favourite colour and it is so cheerful and lovely. Just been swimming and felt ok in my new cossie. Need to up the exercise I think, can you link me to your diary please? Or is it the final link on your signature. Well done for doing the run for...

Hi Chika, I remember you from when I first joined MiniMins in 2007, well that CD lasted about 3 weeks fo me, since then I have moved back to the UK (with Bermuda for a few years inbetween) and become mega massive. I have to say I have managed this for 7 weeks now and love it, no hunger, no pangs...

only tried the crispy shakes, I do like them. May venture to chicken soup this order?!

Morning cupcake, so have you rea the suggestions about changing your avatar hehehehe, I still think sprout - hope it is going well.

go for it, sounds like you have all the motivation in the world and the tools to succeed. Good luck xo

I wonder what the difference between courgettes and green pepper is in carbs per 100 grams, now that would be an interesting list to do.

Ah but I love Lancaster, I went to Uni there and travel through everytime I go up to my wee holiday place in Siloth. The pasta is something to think about when on maintainance, I will never go bac to carbs again!

not a brilliant loss this week, but a loss it is, just under 2lbs, hoping for a tad more next week. Onwards and downwards I say!

I think that this will be a regular post for me to visit

oh??? that is good, so it seems that I have been underr chickening........ now I wonder wht the difference is after cooking 100 grams of chicken? Project Monday to experiment and find out.

good luck over the next week, I am sure you will get back into the right frame of mind, I did have to giggle at your posts, I know they were not meant to be funny but the way you write is! Just put it all behind you and get back on track, sounds to me like you have a perfect husband who is yor...

these sound interesting, where did you find them? I do use the one cal spray to squirt 3 sprays before putting any chicken in with veggies to roast.

cant wait to order when the new stuff is in, sounds lush

I too have got rid of load of stuff today - I love leggings, but think that was one of the reasons I got to the size I did, they stretch too much. I will have a look on e bay too, need a few cheapy things for casual days. Although I do like a few things at Primark!

wow what a beautiful dress - you will look fantastic. I have just bought Palmers body firming cream for after having a baby or weight loss, my arms are getting baggy - bingo wings becoming bingo sacks! AM staring at the bodice of that dress - gorgeous

Thanks so much for your lovely words of advice and wisdom. I do feel really positive and have had an excellent day. I went to work and did all the niggly paprwork that has been on my mind for the past week,over the 4 hours I was there I drank a load of water about one and half litres. Then this...

I think a sprout as an avatar! xoxo

Love them.......... Or when you are sitting on the loo and actually can see the lower part of the flab on your belly and the teeny tiny mole you have not seen for years. That was a defining moment for me today, seeing the underneath of my belly!!!!

Have to laugh how we all examine every single centimetre of ourselves now. I am an apple, a couple of stones ago I described myself as an egg on legs. I too have the same size chest as you Tara, and I want it to go DOWN. Just think, one more month and what will we choose to dissect then!

great posts, and I like to read them.

I am so impressed with how you are doing on this. Inspiration centre, you, weasey and Phoenix to me - thanks for all your great posts, and thanks to every S & S person for the inspiration too x

Yes, maybe too much water. I find three is the magic number for me, less than that and I retain, more than that I dont ever do. Hope it goes away when you get your period, sounds like that could be the culprit.

Thanks a lot girls for your great advice, I know it is true. I think I just let myself "go" over the past few years - how is it possible to ignore what is staring you in the face? Anyway, my goal is to get into the 13's by the end of the month, this is something I can easily do and not focus on...

It is a great diet, and I very very rarely feel hunger, in fact I dont - just the odd craving. Drink a lot of water, stay focused with your eye on the prize and dont let the odd dow day get you down. I love the variety and choice. It is a long slog, but honestly I can say it is worth the effort...

So I am doing really well and coming towards the end of week 7. Hoping to get into the 100's within 3 weeks. I have not deviated, cheated or done anything I shouldn't have done - feel positive and will reach my goal. BUT..........I was looking at my ideal weight today and it seems to be around...

good luck - so happy you are sticking with this through thick and thin. we are all in this together and WILL get to goal xx

fantastic losses, and losses to be ( not necessarily weight, but extra luggage non-the -less). So inspirational and I am hoping by summer I will be in the massive losses gang. Well done and thanks for such inspiration xx

Not sure that realy counts as a slip up but more like massive self willpower due to the self restraint. x

I used to get swollen ankles a lot when I lived in Bermuda, plus still do a little bit. When I started my diet my ankles were terrible for a few days, think this was down to my body trying to balance the water. If I dont drink enough now I still get a bit puffy. Unfortunately, I know now that...

Well done all, Aaron you are doing brilliantly and time will pass so quick, before you know it you will be at goal.

I seem to be stuck, going from an 18 to a 16. 18 just a bit too big but 16 too tight, so I hope it is only another 10lbs to go! I think you should keep the coat if it is fitting, you could always wear a scarf to hide the little bulge. x

Curvykirst............29/84 Maka...................24/55 Stormy................1/110 Lots2lose36........ 58/150 Katiebaby ...........53/75 Choo....................22/100 Kirstie007............9/60 Norwegiangirl.......44/90 cable...................11/37

Well a tummy tuck would be the last resort for me, I have just bought from boots 3 for 3 palmers firming butter for after pregnancy and weight loss, will give that a go religiously for the next few months, noticed on my upper arms today they are looking a bit wrinkly. I use the vibro plate and...

I agree, I wa on exante for the first few weeks, now with S and S, have to say I have no desire to cheat, fall off the wagon or deviate in any way. I know that I will see this through and hate to say it but am actually finding it really easy now - I am just doing it. Good luck to us all

I agree, at the moment I have no reason to use the sticks, as I feel it is going very well and I am doing so much better with the water, I am really in the swing of things with this S and S, and am even able to see the light at the end of the tunnel now. I can HONESTLY say I will do this, sticks...

Stapo - 18lbs (-2.5lb 15.5 to go) Mia - 10lb (-1.5lb, -3lb, -1lb, -4lb = 0.5 to go) Norwegian girl - 12lbs (-8.6lbs, - 8.4lbs ) Time2 go - 14 lbs (10lbs lost).. Marianne01 - 12lb AaronCampbell - 18lbs (-19.2lbs) Finished! Jojo76 - 14lb (-17lb) - Done Kenshin112 - 17lbs Lauriel - 12lbs Steeleee...

Curvykirst................14lb.... (0lb lost, 14lb to go) CammieGirl..............24lbs ....(0lb lost, 24lb to go) Lots2lose36.............14lbs.....(0lb lost, 14lb to go) Bordersgirl ............. 10lb .....(0lb lost, 10lb to go) Weasey ................ 14lbs.... (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Trisha...

I use them now and again to remind me to drink more water. I KNOW if they are dark I have NOT drunk enough. This is my motivation to down the water. On week 6 now and have never gone out of ketosis (to my knowledge). Seeing very dark scares me into drinking as I think of the poor stress on my...

Catscratch - 36lbs (-14=22lbs to go) Junkinthetrunk - 24lbs (-4.5lbs, -3.5lbs, -2lbs, -3lbs) = 11lbs to go) Midnight-Sparkles - 18/35lbs (17lbs to go) SammyE - 31lbs (11 lost - 20 to go) AaronC - 6.5/50lbs (43.5 to go) finnsmum - 50lbs (-18.5=31.5 to go) Billiebimbo 38lbs (-10=28lbs to go)...

Week 6 went really well, and I cannot believe that this is th third week running that I have lost 4.2lbs. How spooky is that. Am ecstatic, over the moon, jumping for joy and to celebrate will be doing zumba tomorrow. I am loving this diet

Trim T - 14lb (0lb / 14lb to go) Pinklady - 14lb (0lb lost 14lb to go) ClaireCat - 14lb (0lb lost - 14lbs to go) Baby_callalillies - 16lb ( 0lb lost - 16 lbs to go) Minimoosh- 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Stef2009 - 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) wannabesize10 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) lilo -...

Oh if we can include starting from today, please may I include my weigh in this Monday? I am aiming high and will do my final weigh in for this challenge on the 30th March as I am going to a place far far away without scales for 3 weeks in April - ok, not that far, my holiday place in Cumbria. I...

I reckon if it is a black and white polka dot dress and with some sheer tights (black) then you will look lovely. I bouthg a polka dot dress last week and it does look nice, I wear it to work with leggings and boots but reckon it would look great with a bit of bling. Have you got a sparkly...

I changed over too, I agree the bars are nowhere near as big, but I did get bored with the exante bars. I love the meals and bars on S and S an am looking forward to the new meals being available next week. Both are good, the S and S does suit me better.

Hi all, I did ok on week 5, but this week I am not sure it is going to be nearly as good, just doesnt feel as though I have lost like previously, however it is in a day or two the TOTM. I have no idea how much this slows people down. As long as I have 2lbs loss then I will be happy. Yipee it is...

Catscratch - 36lbs (-13=23lbs to go) Junkinthetrunk - 24lbs (-4.5lbs, -3.5lbs, -2lbs) = 14lbs to go) Midnight-Sparkles - 18/35lbs (17lbs to go) SammyE - 31lbs (11 lost - 20 to go) AaronC - 6.5/50lbs (43.5 to go) finnsmum - 50lbs (-18.5=31.5 to go) Billiebimbo 38lbs (-10=28lbs to go) Babyonion...

Honk - think I am day 38 now!

Fantastic stuff, and these losses really spur us on don't they? Wonderful achievement is such a short time

Had to have a giggle at work, I got asked what on earth I could give up - the only thing I can say is there is nothing really SIGH. I could give up procrastinating about exercise - hence a swim tomorrow.

Good luck, the first few days can be hard, but once you get into the swing of it then it is so rewarding. Good luck and keep us posted x

well, I was given advice that if it is not broken don't fix it. I was on Exante, but had a niggling feeling I may have got bored. I swapped over a week ago and am very happy with S AND S, especially the meals (who would think these tasty little space age packets would satisfy me in so many...

Originally Posted by gunpowd3r Right i am starting up a cottage pie fanclub :cool: I want to join the CP appreciation club too, just love it

I like Chilli flakes and garlic in the cottage pie, just takes acouple of times to get used to cooking it to the right consistency. The chilli is fab in a pepper and the spaghetti bol is wonderful with a few extra muhrooms thrown in. Heard the chicken soup is wonderful, but I do prefer the...

Hilarious, need to find a baking tray big enough now...............

well a pound is a pound and in the right direction

Thanks - so we can achieve it together, think that is a small incentive there for us to do that. I cannot imagine myself so slim, but will evaluate as I keep losing. Pauline Quirke has a lot to answer for LOL

Calorie counter link is very good - BUT I have just worked out my ideal weight on it and it says 134lbs, I seriously havent been that since I was about 14. That would make me MINI.........I am 5 foot 7" and am wondering if anyone is about the same height and has a goal too? The plate thing looks...

I am aiming for the 14's too, you dont have as far and have done great up to now, let' have a little healthy competition x

Fab posts, thank you x

Stapo60 - 18lbs (-2.5lb 15.5 to go) Mia - 10lb (-1.5lb, -3lb, -1lb = 4.5 to go) Norwegian girl - 12lbs (-8.6lbs, - 4.2lbs ) Whooaah completed Time2 go - 14 lbs (10lbs lost).. Marianne01 - 12lb AaronCampbell - 18lbs (-6.4lbs) Jojo76 - 14lb (-13.5lb, 0.5lb to go) Kenshin112 - 17lbs Lauriel - 12lbs...

good that you were able to say you were feeling a bit weak, I agree that you should have a bit of chicken and some veggies. You know it isn't worth falling off the wagon for a taste os something that will make you feel really guilty later. Good luck until Wednesday. Julia

I am extremely happy, I have lost 4.2lbs this week. Am seriously impressed with the steady loss, although I guess it will have to slow down at some point! 3 more pounds and I will be in the 14's, not bad going. I am deterined to be there by the end of February. I never thought that I would look...

Absolutely fantastic, well done - BRING it on I say!

Weasy an amazing loss, I had do do a double take at the sticker, and just proof to us that it can be done. I am absolutely loving S and S and feel on top of the world. I will see this through, I reckon another 4 stone to go on S & S, or maybe do it all the way to goal as I LOVE it.

Fantastic weight losses, will be posting mine tomorrow, am very excited because I actually feel so much slimmer this week

I love them - the meals are great and the shakes (crispy ones) are wonderful, I even make them with water. I will not fail on this programme as I actually thoroughly enjoy it

I would start, as putting it off may mean putting it off even longer. Remember with the meals you can have veggies/salad too. PLUS if you get through the first few days and TOTM just think how proud you will be and there will be no stopping you - go for it!

whooaah - macaroni and mushroom pasta and improved chilli and spag bol (could things get any better?) I am seriously excited about putting my order in next month. I think I will have to try the chicken soup too. I am planning my next two months supplies right now Julia

Honk, day 35 - 5 weeks whooaahhh

congrats, what a massive milestone to reach. Well done, hope you feel a bit better soon x

sorry, having a small giggle, imagine having to lose 154 stone, gosh it would make what we are doing look like a pebble in the ocean.

Hi all, I have looked high and low for the answer. If I am having three packs a day (every other day 100 gr of chicken) and about 150gr of the recommended veggies a day then how many carbs does it come to? Have realised carbs were my absolute downfall and I feel so much better without them. I...

I love all the meals and do find it strange that I too get excited about preparing them with a bit of salad, I think I could live off them for ever they are so good, cant wait til the new flavour comes out yum yum

I am going to do the stuffed pepper tonight with the chilli, I will try and take a photo of it and upload it on here before eating it. J

Fantastic losses, my weigh in tomorrow, anything from 2lb up and I will be over the moon.

Lucy you look stunning, how long did it take you to do that, what an inspiration

oh that is so exciting to get another meal option, makes it easier and easier to stay on task. Whooah

just get back on the wagon tomorrow and dont look back or worry too much. Today is almost over xx

hi all, I hope I can join even though I am on S & S now. I weigh on Monday so will use that as my first bit of weight off. I too will go for three stone, then I think I will be done on VLCD and try a new way to shift the final stone.........or may just keep going until I reach target. Blue...

Absolutely wonderful losses, you are over half way to your goal, now that is amazing x

I think a loss is a loss and I imagine next week it will be more, well done keep it up just think in a few more weeks you will be in the 18s!

Fantastic loss, well done, it is worth it when we see the weight going for good x

Just wanted to say this is my favourite thread, I will and try and post some photos of what I do with the packs.

Sorry about your grandad, I really hope that you take good care of yourself over the next few weeks. Thinking of you. Julia

Steelee you are brilliant, well done! Amazing stuff x

Well I was converted, the photos of the food helped (thanks), and I am really pleased with it so far. I have my weigh in on Monday and am hoping that I am a few pounds down this week, my clothes really feel much looser and I am aiming for size 16 jeans in 3 weeks and into the mid 14 stone range...

well done Sonia on your massive losses so far, I changed from exante at the beginning of the week and love the fact that we can have hot and tasty meals instead of shakes. I have my first official S & S weigh in on Monday. I am looking forward to a couple of pounds gone. I am sticking this out...

Honk day 33

have a great day today girls, and stay on track. I will let you know what my loss is on Monday, as it will be my first full week of S & S after my month of Exante. Feel a bit slimmer today - the irony is I feel FATTER as now instead of just being an egg on legs I can feel all different layers of...

Just stay positive and think what is ahead, I agree drink more and walk away from the food, tomorrow is another fabulous bright new day. Masses of luck today

Hi all, I am on day 32 and had bad breath for the first week, if that. I bought a tongue scraper from the dentist and my breath is fine now (I think) x

I agree with you all, this is the tastiest diet and the choice is great. I love the meals and had my first night with the salad today and it felt like a fab normal meal. I am glad there is so much enthusiasm for this wonderful and tasty diet.

are you sure they havent been delivered next door or something? Mine came so fast and they were left with a neighbour. Well done for keeping to slim shake and stuff, I think you should call them tomorrow. Hope they arrive. Julia

I would like to join in on this too. Maka...................15/55 Curvykirst............24/84 Stormy................1/110 Lots2lose36........ 46/150 Katiebaby ...........42/75 Choo....................8/100 Kirstie007............4/60 Norwegiangirl.......32/90

So glad you know the up 1.5 means nothing when you have been 100%, well done. I agree getting into this 100% is such a mindframe, and once you are there then there is no stopping. I was so good on holiday and am looking forward to my official weigh in on Monday. I would really like to get...

BIG HONK - Day 32