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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Sounds like a good day. Must be all that fresh air. I'm ready for my bed already too.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    I think I need to up the water a bit too although will be getting more from food. Glad you've both had a whoosh. Will give you a bit more motivation for today. That description of the fridge makes me want to go home and clear mine right out. I've got loads of old manky jars that have two tbsp...
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    I'd die without coffee. I buy about six packets when it's on offer but we occasionally get close to running out. That veggie planner looks great. I've always done really well on those planned days and I love the fact you get a shopping list too. Makes it much easier and means you never get...
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    I got the Dove too and a whole Bayliss and Harding Rhubarb set of about six things so Lou must have told them I really have a stinky problem. Yes don't go falling off. Must remember to take some pancakes home.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    I think you are right to stay in. Just be kind to yourself. Not worth pushing the misery as it leads to 'treats'. Hope it passes soon.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Well done for drawing a line. Hope TOTM is kinder than usual. I've found a combo of ibuprofen and paracetamol works really well. My dentist recommended for tooth pain but it works like a dream for anything. Try not to have painkillers but sometimes it's the only way.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Yes ignore the scales they are just kidding you. Are the bars the earwaxy texture ones. The Lighter life lemon were like that and it was possible to make them into little cookies in the microwave but I was probably more excited by those as vlcd was just soups, shakes bars in those days.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    The frosting not the apple - I imagine that's eaten by now!!
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Sounds like you did great. All those issues are normal as is you wanting to be a perfect driver in two lessons!!! Well done on the apple - definitely throw that out. I have some marzipan left over from my simnel cake and it's like nonsense sweet stuff/not even that nice and probably off a bit...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    That sounds like a great weekend and shopping burns off a ton of calories so I doubt there will be any damage. It's just a matter of gripping on through the next day when your body wants to do it all over again!!
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Woo hoo on passing the 250 barrier. Have a great day.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    I have joined it as all the resources are behind the subs. It's £10 for a trial month.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    *Checks WW tracker for peas* Got that good but annoying obsessive behaviour. Sounds like a good day. I got up ridiculously early for no good reason and have been nodding off all day shattered. Give in to it as soon as the girls will sleep I say.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    I'm properly cheered up now by the cats of minimins :D. They are all adorable.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Think I need a few kitty pictures to get me over the shock of my WI this morning.
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    Bee's Journey v 2.0

    Here to subscribe and bathe in the shiny newness. It's like being reborn. :-)
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I know it's really weird but I don't really feel like going off the rails at all today but I do need to be really vigilant. As it's Friday night and post dentist. That must mean double treats surely!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I'm thinking new diary too. I'd really like to move mine but I tried that before and it didn't work. Might give it one more go and move to the silver section - not quite as paranoid as gold section Lou!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Well done on that loss. Like Lou said I'd take that. Hope we're all on a bit of a turn
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Car car. Although some friends and I have been hysterical about an old colleague who is asking on Facebook if she could use her stuffed cat to house her ashes!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Well done on the driving. Definitely the instructor is key. The other thing about driving lessons is you'll have brilliant lessons and then others when you think you'll never get it and just want to pull over and never get in a cat again.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Good luck. I am so going to find a way to crack the driving thing too. I have a licence but never had a car so didn't get over those initial stages. But like you say idiots seem quite good at it - it does become an automatic thing and now as I sit on a train I wish I was in a warm car with the...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Enjoy your show. Good to do something fun after your weeks of snot and vomit! Have another brilliant day and don't let going out and about throw you off course.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    That's a brill day. I always think it's good to ease in with about 1000. I so feel the same as your post about letting things go too far. So on the brink of crying about it. I really want to just keep eating but I am reaching the point of 'enough' Good to know it still can be done. We all...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Glad you are feeling better and well done on braving the scales. I'm too scared. Just terrified of what happens when I can't give this top priority. Just want to stamp my increasingly fatter feet and scream because I can't look normal and eat what I want. Enjoy your pancakes!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Hope today's been better. It really doesn't seem right to go on for do long.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Let's hope the new month brings better health. You need a break. Does the flat still feel damp? I hate it when you cook something and it's rubbish. Waste of. effort and disappointment.
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    Office food I've turned down....

    Chocolate brownie now. Sponsored jogging at your desk for Nepal day?!?!?!
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    Office food I've turned down....

    So this week has been a nightmare. Tuesday I wasn't in so I didn't have Turkish Delight Some sort of sweetmeats from Seville made my nuns Candy from NY Today Did have the dutch waffles that you put on top of your coffee so it goes all melty caramel in the middle Rejected coffee chewy sweets...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Just posted on Lou's diary about the water. I think when we get into stop start mode we forget how important it is and it helps so much. Have a great day even though the weather isn't conducive.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I should have made pancakes this morning. I have a huge stock now and no excuse. I'm terrible though and if something bad happens or I get a bit stressed I can easily reach for one after the other and they could all be gone by lunchtime.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Any chance it might be allergies for you. Tree pollen is high right now and I have all those symptoms - the eyes especially.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Grace Darling was up here I think. There's a museum at Holy Island I think. Been sunny all the way up and the minute I get here it's pouring down.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I don't have to Google I remember. Was fascinated by that when I was younger and a child of the 70s I even had the shawl.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Think we've all got a load of cobwebs need blowing away today.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I think you'll find there's underlying weight loss in there. Just a bit of water weight on top and you're doing it now.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Yes go to the meet up. The fresh air will do you both good. You've secretly had a pretty storming week despite everything going on. I'm on a train going up the East Coast to Edinburgh. I'll keep an eye out for you!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I guess it's hard because you put so much into them with home schooling and all the stuff you do with them that it truly is 24/7. I know that's what you've chosen but it doesn't mean that it's not really tough at times particularly when you don't feel well and are running on empty sleep wise...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I like that you are in an enquiring mood though. That's usually a good sign. :)
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    OH is always going on about exercise but I know it doesn't work for me. Ex colleague of mine who has always managed her weight well - actually well probably isn't the word as she is recovering from an eating disorder in her teens and is a bit obsessive. She is running the marathon on Sunday...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Brilliant food day. Get yourself a nice early night.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I think those sort of misunderstandings can go two ways. Either least said soonest mended or just be really straightforward and say you don't want to fall out and explain properly. Particularly as M has been such a good friend to you with teh move etc. Not worth losing sleep over so sometimes...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I'm nearly there with you. I did think the last time you weren't going to order packs that it probably isn't anymore expensive than all this stuff we are eating when we're not doing it. I've done an Ocado and feel much better. Just stuff for salads and I might add some soups for fasting days...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Well done you. Hope you get a work free weekend. I once went out and drank sparkling water all night and thought I was going to explode. I think all the minerals in sparkling water are good for the joints though and help combat cramp.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I was constantly sick with tonsillitis before I went to school and the doctor lived at the end of the road and was always popping in Sounds a bit like same s**t different day in your house right now. Hope something changes today.
  46. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    I'm with you on all of that. The exercise is so key to mood. The rest kind of falls into place after I start moving.
  47. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Oh. I just want you all better. It's going to be lovely and sunny tomorrow - hope that sees the end of it all.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    That sounds like a plan. I find it helps to only plan the main meals like that and the extra kind of take care of themselves. I find if I calorie count in regular healthy food carbs usually come put about 10% of the cal figure. So 1500 cals = about 150 carbs. Hope you're feeling much better.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    That's a great week. And so nice to have had a great night with friends and still stuck to plan. And waking up without a hangover and carb cravings is always a lovely bonus. Enjoy your Sunday.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    That's so rubbish. Hope you get to go back to bed. Lack of sleep makes everything worse.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I'm struggling with not weighing too but at least I'm separated from my scales for 48 hrs. My mums make me 12 lbs heavier so not going near those.
  52. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You girls are gross. Dead animals, poo, snot and soggy plasters. Living the dream. You can tell I don't have any children or animals. I'd be useless in the Jungle. Sounds like kill or cure with that soup :eek:
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Love planting stuff. Sounds like a good enough day. We don't have to be perfect just OK.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I'm not sure the euphoria ever actually comes back like the first time. Ketosis or heroin it's just the same!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I think it makes sense. I know for me that a bmi of 27 or so is probably optimum. I feel much different then. Anything less just isn't sustainable - actually 35bmi isn't seeming too sustainable atm Hope you feel better soon - sounds yukky. Ear pain makes me feel about 5 again. With the...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I go away for 24 hours and your diary is all about animal slaughter and death. Dead frogs, maggots, predatory crows. I cant cope. I almost have the use of my thumb back. Was having to get OH to open packages for me. Cant imagine if I didn't have my right thumb - wouldn't be able to play...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Sorry you're struggling with the pain. Sounds like a full investigation is definitely the way forward. This ageing business isn't for wimps but I intend to rail against it as long as I can. Well done for keeping on keeping on.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I think you'd be OK with the apple tea. The salted caramel is nice too and I think you'll like it if you liked the buttermint. I'm on the vanilla redbush with a sweetener to try and keep off the milk which I believe makes me hungrier but who knows.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Have a brilliant day. Glad you are on it. I sliced my thumb on a grater - it kills - but two thumbs is extreme. Evil kitchen implements. Makes you realise how useful thumbs are!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Have a good day. I'm on a pack day today to try and gain some control.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I did Waitrose Sicilian lemon chocolate. It's yummy!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Happy Easter. Glad you got your egg. I'm feeling a bit the same. Maybe it's the opposite of anticipatory sod it - preparing for cutting back so we just don't fancy food. I'm sure I'll get over it later;)
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I'm so in the same place. Want to stop but Easter - it's all about the food. OH said I hope you haven't got me an egg and i threw a right tantrum about how many years I hadn't had eggs and howmy mum used to not get me chocolate because she always assumed I'd be dieting. Sick sick sick of it -...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Glad you are doing some lovely things for yourself. I can sense it's already lifting your mood.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Sorry you are experiencing a rough time. Constant pain is really debilitating and really affects your mood too. It's horrible when you feel overwhelmed with everything. I find if I've been really busy and then stop it means a lot of thoughts I've put on one side hit me at once and it's too...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Cake is fantastic. there was one in the window of a bakery near me for ages and it looked nothing like as good as yours. Sure your friend will be really pleased as long as you can build an ark and go and get the flaming ingredients!! The rain is horrible - so glad I got some fresh air...
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    2015 here I come!

    Hi I really thought I'd posted earlier in the week - must have started and not pressed send. Hope the anxiety is getting under control a bit - seems so cruel that medication designed to support you can initially make things worse. My mum was having a med review this week and I was thinking...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Ha ha - I had copied the link and pasted it elsewhere twice before I wrote the post for you - I can't be trusted. Here's the link Agnus Castus Support | The Natural Health Practice available cheaper elsewhere too but good advice on women's health from Marilyn Glenville. She lectured on my...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    My old' Lighter Life lady, when people said life is hard, used to say, 'compared to what?' And she's right but sometimes it does feel a bit relentless. Hope you managed to get out and about. I'm such a 'cant be bothered' about fresh air but OH forces me sometimes and it does help. As for...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Your post about living life just describes what I was thinking last night but far too tired to articulate. Sounds like you are valuing the good stuff today! :)
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    The other things were ginger chilli garlic combo which I chop up and freeze. Gorgeous in lentil or squash soups. Also bananas which can be frozen then whizzed in a blender to make 'ice cream' - good for the brown mushy ones - my local shop sells bunches for 50p when they're turning. I need a...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Enjoy your time off. I was a terrible nail biter as a child and though I stopped I used to do it when I started a new job or things got really stressful. I think it's obvious I use food in the same way. I find painting my nails however short really helps. And well done for keeping to plan...
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    Sammy's road to slimdom!!

    I think with a run that's a pretty good day. I also think it's the type of carbs too.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Soup looks fab - no cold would fight that! On the herb front I buy thyme and put it in the freezer, when I want some I just crunch up the bag and the leaves drop off and you can pop them straight in. Means I get to use it all without it going slimy in a corner of the fridge and it still tastes...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You are both encouraging me to get on the scales myself but I think I need a couple of good days. Sick of resetting stats. Love banana and ryvita. When I was maintaining really well I used to have 2-4 fruity ryvitas with extra light philly and banana on. Might revivie that as a brekkie...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Very jealous of Percy Pig. I would gave been so excited. I did make a roast dinner though but it included roast Percy so you would have hated it. Hope you have a good start tomorrow.
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    Sammy's road to slimdom!!

    Well done on nipping it in the bud and reenergising your thread. Like you I can't really do the full SnS although I may try a few rebalancing weeks in April. I'm never sure about the food talk aspect. Only seems to be a few of us reading and updating and I think we are all doing our own...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Sounds like a sensible book. And good to have a range of healthy veggie choices. Think GL definitely sounds like a plan for you. I think that's why it's always so difficult to move away from packs when you can't do animal protein. So easy to go off the rails and into cheese on toast...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Bit late to find you. Doing really well.
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    2015 here I come!

    Well done. I think we can drive ourselves mad with the thought of what's coming up. Once we are head down into the day it's not as bad. I had a super tired day today so I feel for you.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I do think GI makes sense for keeping blood sugar in balance. I was feeling generally yukky with the really low carb but think GI or better GL which takes account fibre and the positive effect that has on blood sugar eg you'd be allowed Jacket potato on GL because the fibre slows down the sugar...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I sense an optimistic mood today and great losses - we can get a bit blasé but it is great. Hope the lost food doesn't kill the mood. :)
  83. Clinquant

    Mission to shrink part2

    That's fantastic. sounds like you've really found your mojo again.
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    Detoxing with SnS

    HOpe it goes well. I think I do better when I'm accountable. Always worked for me.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Trouble is living our life seems to mean the weight goes up up up. I'm so struggling with that sort of nonsense today. We will keep going - we have no choice.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Seeing as I have about 50 beds to change in the next week, I'm going to try that. I just googled and found Duvet Burrito!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You'll be fine. Day 3 nonsense ( I think you're day 3!?) Doing well but yes best not to talk yourself out of eggs by having too many - we don't have that much we can eat.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I love them !!!!!!!! I'm a scary 3 stone from fresh fat unless I haven't done my sums right. How did that happen. Well done on a brill day again.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    That sounds brilliant. EArly night and you're one day down. Lou's on it tomorrow and I have a fresh signature too. Fresh start towards fresh fat!!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Good luck to both of you.
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    2015 here I come!

    I'm really happy you are making time for yourself. I think it is so important and even with the best will it is not possible for someone else to understand the relentless nature of caring and the responsibility that you carry. I would actually say it is essential to allow you to enjoy your...
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    Detoxing with SnS

    No penalty points for being tempted. Only giving in!! Hope yesterday went well and you're all set for a great week.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Sounds like a sensible last supper. I think the cabbage is Savoy cabbage - I love it. Hope you have a good start tomorrow.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I think it will make a difference if you are both doing it. Hope the cramps feel a bit better today.
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    Mission to shrink part2

    Work is such a blessing and a curse for being on plan. I find if I have meetings the time flies but if I need to be head down at my desk I think about food to procrastinate.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    How are you doing? Everyone suddenly went quiet.
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    2015 here I come!

    Sorry you are struggling a bit. It helps me to remember that these feelings are as much a part of life as the good ones and letting go of the should and knowing it will pass. Are you due a run and an early night? :)
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    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Hi there great to see you back. Lots of old faces popping up although it's quiet round these parts. I'm starting on the low carb route today. Glad you are on a roll.
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    Detoxing with SnS

    Well done on day 1 and the PMA to start the week. Emotions will always play a part but we also know we have done difficult stuff on plan so it is possible - even when it doesn't feel like it in the eye of the storm.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    That sounds like one of Lou's 2:5 plan things. Don't think you'll have done too much damage if you can get back on it. Have you considered counselling with hubby. I went to Relate with my ex and even though we didn't stay together it was really helpful in making sense of it all and I know...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    And breathe!! :) Hope you get it back. It has to be somewhere, they just need to check it isn't paid twice.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Glad the kittens are on the mend. Sounds like a good day for you. A proper low carb veggie compromise. And as we know it might be higher carb veg but its still veg with fibre and vitamins. Sounds like a good day. Think I may have run up at the carbs and try and reduce them to avoid the...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Cheering you on too. Good to hear you in planning mode.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Bless you. I'm the same with Valentines expectations. Then I end up being arsey instead of just enjoying the day. . I'm waiting for a proposal although I'm not holding my breath but I could probably let the possibility and disappointment ruin a lovely day. These feelings of yuk are I think part...
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    Detoxing with SnS

    Woul be lovely if it didn't feel like a constant battle but I think it is. And agreed one glass of wine isn't the end, even if it feels like it for us all or nothing vlcd ers.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Enjoy your NY pizza. No need to fear the crabby carb crab - he's here and has me firmly in his claws!!
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    2015 here I come!

    You're doing brilliantly. Who of to hear you sounding so positive and balancing everything. Well done on the run. I always found it better to get exercise out of the way. Enjoy your evening.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I thought the fake strawberry thing was just me. OH once came back from the shop with strawberry Haagen Daz and I made him take it back!! He didn't get how I liked strawberries but not the fake flavour.
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    Detoxing with SnS

    Definitely a blessing and a curse, the socialising. Maybe there is no long term answer to this and we are never done! Sort of depressing but acceptance might be easier.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Hope you've had a good one and had lots of fun with the kitties.
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    2015 here I come!

    Hope all your meetings went well and you managed some productive down time- productive might well mean catching up on sleep!!!
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    They are gorgeous. How did we not guess!?! I bet the girls are so excited.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Poor you. Not really a fun day! I haven't had a smear for ages because I never know when to book it to coincide with my erratic cycle. And haha to shaving your legs for the nurse. I'm sure they've seen it all before!!! Oh and I find tea tree is good for the rash thing but also I never get...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Thank goodness for that. So funny was reading in my chimp book about how we react if we believe that life is fair and everyone else should be organised. The more we believe s**t happens then the easier it is for us to take. :rolleyes: Sounds like you have a good plan there and well done on...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Cake looks fab. Great combination. And no Lou, I don't think Malibu and chocolate milk would curdle *checks Lidl for Malibu lookey likey* Hope you feel better. Everyone around me is barking like a dog - only a matter of time.
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    2015 here I come!

    That is huge progress and amazing given everything you have to think about. I'm really enjoying the Chimp Paradox book. I think it would possibly be one that you would too. It was describing this morning about how previous experiences cloud our current ones. Bad managers have so much to...
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I have to say there is a lot to be said for maintaining. I've been within a Kilo of 102 since Christmas and I've not been that restrictive. Don't want to stay here forever but it does seem to beat ricocheting around. Hope you feel better soon Bee.
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    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I think with bulbs you have to let them flower and then take them out of the soil and store in a dark place and then replant next winter. Just checked and I was right https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=91 Quite surprised as I'm no Alan Titchmarsh!! Hope you've had a good day.
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    2015 here I come!

    I think it's definitely the dark days of January. Soon be getting considerably lighter - daylight and weight wise!!! Hope you get to New York. I, at least, have a bit of a window till I go but it does sound quite extreme.
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    Detoxing with SnS

    How lovely! It's always good to know we still can. Hope it's not too hard reining it back in.
  121. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I always used to think that when they brought out the chocolate scented patches to help you lose weight - sure they would have set me off. Lets face it when you are 'us' anything can set us off. And never forget. Veg and lentils won't send you mental - bread and cake big mistake. Remember...
  122. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Glad your new sense of determination is reaping rewards. Tabby's writing is fab. You have clearly done loads and loads of reading with her. Amazing!
  123. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    10 weeks of hard core has got to be the same effort wise than the on off we do. Light bulb goes on for me!! You could do 30 lbs easily by then.
  124. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    Love it when the sleep thing swings back in the positive direction. I remember you having the crazy dreams before. I'm seriously thinking along the lines of your eating plan following my alarming dentist visit. The sugar and sticky carbs have to go.
  125. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Extra hormones are stored in fat so once we lose it the hormones come flooding out (scientific explanation - don't ask for more details!!) Have a good sleep.
  126. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Fantastic. You must be really chuffed to see that number. So pleased
  127. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    I think that is the way to go - logging wise. I definitely don't believe a calorie is a calorie. I keep kidding myself that I'll be happy just to weigh less each month but then I too get impatient and want the big vlcd losses. Sometimes it's just worth wallowing in that calm that comes with...
  128. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You are going to be fine. All that Lou said. I really think the exercise will help but it doesn't have to be anything formal just getting out and about seems to help - hard I know when it's so cold.
  129. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    I absolutely get that but you are doing so well. I have had such a full on week and the tiredness was crippling today. Fortunately busy which keeps me out of trouble but I'm in danger now.
  130. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    You are doing very well by yourself but perhaps worth keeping the door open if you start to flag or hit a sticking point. But so far, really brilliant.
  131. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    I loved the Gary Taubes but I think when we have an emotional component in our disordered eating then there has to be some sort of conscious restriction. I love many of Geneen Roth's insights too but I can't handle the intuitive eating. I thought the tiredness in last nights Horizon was...
  132. Clinquant

    Office food I've turned down....

    Well I'm bumping this with a load of stuff A sweetshop of sweets. A bag of sandwich thins sent by Warburtons Malawian biscuits!!
  133. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Sounds like you are in ketosis - feeling chilly and not hungry. Poor T - all the creams that do good are nasty thick concoctions - hope she feels better soon.
  134. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    That's a great loss at where you are. Sure you will notice a shift in the jeans by Friday and it's a good motivator.
  135. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    Sounds like you are doing brilliantly. I've had almost 48 hours without sugar and white bread and feel 100 times better. Why oh why do we give up on what we know. Have a great day!
  136. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Just popping in to say brilliant loss. Well done Watching Horizon now with s night time tea Sent from my GT-P3110 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  137. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You are doing brilliantly and the animal biscuits like Lou says are merely a drop in the ocean of fabulousness. I think the reason we never do quite as well as the first time is because we push the boundaries. I had my best loss on the restart in May last year so all bets are off. Hoping...
  138. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    You are doing brilliantly and sound very balanced. As my coach said on Friday it's really good to be 'in action' - changes everything else. And well done for acknowledging and dealing with the anxiety. Something I am trying to be very mindful about now but it's so easy to let those negative...
  139. Clinquant

    Mission to shrink part2

    Sounds like you are doing really well - and I find the thinking in your 'ramble' post is the good stuff that comes out when we give ourselves a bit of space - in our bellies and in our heads!
  140. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Definitely a good day to get out and about. Sounds like you are doing fine and salad doesn't sound like any harm at all. Bet it was still vlcd.
  141. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I've missed swede chips. Going to lower the carbs right down at the weekend. I'm also thinking about adding some packs in. Got a fab milk frother with my coffee maker and think it would make lovely hot frothy shakes. Sounds like you're doing great with the schooling and love how the class went...
  142. Clinquant

    2015 here I come!

    You're doing really well. I'm with you on the spectrum of evil carbs. I think I'm going to go for a really low carb weekend with maybe some porridge before I go to the gym. I'm finding little and often is helping me too. When I was doing my nutrition course, dinner leftovers were often...
  143. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Love it when you are in the zone and on here. The performing arts group sounds great. I was quite shy in lots of ways but I always loved that sort of stuff when I was little - think it stopped me being a complete recluse. I watched Sherlock at the beginning then fell behind. Keep meaning...
  144. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    As well as illness sleep gets really disrupted when we have time off and then have to get up in what feels like the middle of the night. Hope you start feeling better but by the time you do you should be having a ketosis whoosh as well so will feel better still. As I said no point in self...
  145. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    And so the madness begins again............ Have a brilliant day. You so can do this.
  146. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Hope you feel better soon and the usual routine starts working for you. It's a nasty bug - I had it before Christmas.
  147. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Loving all your ideas for your spare room and also the pallet garden. I loved seeing things grow when I was little and I'm definitely thinking the means to make geodes would be great for my nieces birthday coming up. I'll go to the gym but apart from that it's the sofa and a blanket I think...
  148. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Definitely look forward. I just did all my stats and I too am 39lbs exactly from my 2014 low but I'm putting it down to new job stress and getting on with it. I think we need a mental break from thinking about this stuff all the time too. I know we gain but it's a change from the relentless...
  149. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Happy New Year everyone! Definitely with the no self loathing sentiments. Always do best when I'm feeling positive and, for me, wearing clothes that fit comfortably, rather than tight. Never been one to be motivated by things cutting me in half. Think I'm trying food and the gym rather than...
  150. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Whoops on those scales. I'm weighing tomorrow and I fully expect mine to explode too. And Dietninja is right. You have done amazingly with everything you have gone through this year. It was brave to make the move in the first place but even braver to admit you were better off here and come...
  151. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    So glad that everything is falling into place. Even with the sadness of your mum, at least your sisters are now pulling together. Hope the post Christmas back on track is working well. I'm looking for some inspiration now. 2015 is going to be a great year.
  152. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Well done on taking control. Sounds like this new start could really work for you. Will be watching for new diary and following your progress. We have all seemed to reach the point of enough.
  153. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Just checking in to say hi and glad that you are getting settled. Think we have all taken our eye of the ball and are ready for another push whatever that might entail. We're so good when we are all on it. It's so possible once all our ducks are in a row.
  154. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    If I've understood that's a great 4lbs over the week and you'll soon lose the glycogen. Have a good day.
  155. Clinquant

    Mission to shrink part2

    Hi there welcome back Sounds like a good plan Sent from my GT-P3110 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  156. Clinquant

    Office food I've turned down....

    Well I haven't posted here much as I haven't really been turning things down but today I stand strong in front of 4 packs of M&S cookies now hidden - I've admitted to my colleagues I am a cookioholic 2 lookey likey Lindor balls Homemade pumpkin pie with whipped cream A basket of fruit which is...
  157. Clinquant

    Starting my slim and save journey 1st jan 2014 if the pack arrives by then...

    Hi Priya you are doing fine. That is a really good loss and great determination again. You will get those daily fluctuations based salt and water so don't be derailed. blades4life you are entitled to your opinion and a vlcd clearly isn't recommended for someone with an eating disorder so...
  158. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    hope you're having a brilliant weekend off. I'm definitely on the meandering through December. Wish I'd had a bit more of a push up to now but I'm being kind to myself. Last year I didn't do any social stuff until Christmas itself so I'm not going to completely miss out. There is a time for...
  159. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    You're doing really well. Hadn't realised how much I had to catch up on with your diary. That's what comes of dipping in and out with not much time! Anyway well into the nines now and onwards. Will give you a good buffer for Christmas.
  160. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    So lovely to see you back in the zone. Not sure what I'm doing at the moment but here to cheer you on. Amazing, amazing loss too - really motivating.
  161. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Thought I'd posted but I clearly didn't press send :rolleyes: Have a brilliant girly weekend and you are doing so well.
  162. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    It's second week nonsense but dropping the exercise might help. Worth a try but if it makes you feel good it's hard not too.
  163. Clinquant

    Office food I've turned down....

    Managed to run out of the kitchen as someone said I'm bringing loads of biscuits in, in a minute.
  164. Clinquant

    Office food I've turned down....

    That's obscene. Are they also widening the doors in January or do these people just have one piece and then leave it. My sense of propriety wouldn't allow the opening of an advent calendar before the date so at least they would be safe and that way you could take it in turns. Daily baking in...
  165. Clinquant

    Starting my slim and save journey 1st jan 2014 if the pack arrives by then...

    Well done you. Great to have got back on it. One day off plan won't have done too much damage and you'll soon be back on track.
  166. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    I think that's OK too. You will use up some of those carbs on the exercise too. I wouldn't stress too much about it and think it's good to experiment if you are exercising to find something you can keep up with.
  167. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Well done on day 10 and especially surviving the weekend with family. That's the hardest when you just want to go with old habits. Brilliant!
  168. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    You're doing great. YOu may find that you've retained a bit of water after the exercise so may be due a boost on the scales in the morning. Either way you are well back on track and 7lbs is brilliant. Good luck for the weigh in.
  169. Clinquant

    Starting my slim and save journey 1st jan 2014 if the pack arrives by then...

    Stay strong. You know it gets easier as time goes on. You definitely won't see the 11s again and the 9s are calling! :)
  170. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Looks like it is starting to fall into place for your return. It's great news about the flat and hopefully just the start of a turnaround. Before we know it you'll be back.
  171. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    It's amazing how quickly things just start feeling comfortable again. That's the flip side of weight gain showing when you're shorter - the losses show quickly too. No one notices either way if I gain or lose a couple of stone.
  172. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    That's brilliant. Well done you. Definitely in a different frame if mind. You're world class at this when you get going!!
  173. Clinquant

    Office food I've turned down....

    Today I said yes to a few things - I'm on food an exercise at the moment. But I still said no to bacon butties, bagels, fruit and Percy pigs and their sour tails!! It wasn't completely usual but still!!! :-/
  174. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Yay to fresh fat and no to nasty sore throat. I used the spray numbing thing and lots of herbal tea.
  175. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Sounds brilliant and virtual shopping always a good motivator. Enjoy your early night.
  176. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    So glad to have you back and I sense something different in your tone - more 'I'm doing this' than 'I need to do this'. Sorry for what you are going through with your mum. So so tough. :bighug: But yes it's still possible to give yourself some attention and time and it will ultimately make...
  177. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    It wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't an underlying loss there. Didn't sound like you went mad. You'll soon have that 4lbs down!
  178. Clinquant

    Starting my slim and save journey 1st jan 2014 if the pack arrives by then...

    Woohoo. She's back. It's like old times on here now. Good luck and keep on telling us what you are up to. You know it works if you get through these first few days. :)
  179. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Have an amazing day 3. And as I read the other day Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice! Trying to visualise all the shopping - sounds like an amazing haul. I always lose better if I feel good about myself rather than things getting tighter.
  180. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    It's much easier when you can plan your day and stick to your normal routine. You can do it.
  181. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Hey there How are you doing? I'm not back on packs but I'm regaining some element of control today.
  182. Clinquant

    OCTOBER CHALLENGE

    Well done everyone. I didn't lose any more as I went back on food but I'll be back when I'm ready to have another go.
  183. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Sorry you had a bit of a blip. Sounds like it was a real test but would have been so easy to put off your restart. You know why you are doing this and you will. Hope it's going well.
  184. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    I think you're right. It takes 2-3 weeks to really get into it to the point you can resist that sort of thing. Party food is particularly hard as it's 'just a little....' Hope you can find your mojo today.
  185. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You have done so well. What you have been through is exactly the sort of stress that has me piling it on. Your plan sounds really good and hopefully the heat will help keep your appetite down (not that common sense like that necessarily applies to people like us:rolleyes:)
  186. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    That sounds about as grim as it can be. Hope you have managed to put everyone to bed and are managing a little bit of time to yourself.
  187. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    That's fantastic. Well on your way to your goal!
  188. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Lovely little routine you have going there and great incentives to work towards too. Have you gone for similar packs of are you trying the new flavours?
  189. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    You've done so well. Good to go for lifestyle when it's tougher.
  190. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Woohoo. Go you! So great to have a solid group back who are having some success. I'm sure it's catching.
  191. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    I'm holding on today. Only chocolate krispie cakes here. have a good day!
  192. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    This can be really tough but you will soon be in calm seas. Don't give in now - who wants to do day1 again and again. Hope you stayed strong and here's to a great day 3.
  193. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Keep posting and drinking that water. Makes such a difference. I've been great with tea and coffee but think I need a big jug or bottle on my desk to get the water down. Day 3 you can do it!!
  194. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    I'm thinking of starting a blog called 'office food I didn't eat'. It's relentless.
  195. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Well done. Some days can be harder physically but I think day 1 is the hardest mentally. Did you pick out your dress for Christmas?
  196. Clinquant

    Sonia's diary

    Hi there. Good to see you back and good luck with it. You'll soon be in ketosis.
  197. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Well done on a great first day. You can really do this. Head down into day 2. Have a good one.
  198. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Clothes getting looser feels great. Good luck in the morning and well done on a good weekend.
  199. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Oh gosh that's hard after all your planning but maybe you had to make the move to really make your decision. This too shall pass is the thing that helps me. Just keep going and we're all here for you when you need it. Take care for now.
  200. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    I've just done a full week on plan and it's honestly not been that bad. Really helps baseline things again and all the craziness goes away quickly. Think about gaining that calm and peace of mind and it makes it easier than thinking about being deprived. Good luck! Bev hope you're OK and the...
  201. Clinquant

    OCTOBER CHALLENGE

    While this sounds very sad I think it is some kind of spam as the poster has posted in all over the site on loads of different subjects. http://www.minimins.com/members/131930-ahmedmilton.html
  202. Clinquant

    OCTOBER CHALLENGE

    Well done everyone. It's rare for a challenge to see so many people doing so well. I've managed 11lbs on my first week. I'm pleased but probably more happy that I have managed to stay calm and stick with it. Have a good weekend everyone. Nefertari - 8lbs lost, 6lbs to go Lara1986 - to get...
  203. Clinquant

    Nefertari's Final Fat Fighting Chance

    Not impossible though. What's your strategy while you're away or are you just going to forget about it all an enjoy?
  204. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    I did think of it as extra exercise! My scales are moving pretty slowly but I've had extra veg too. Think it will adjust eventually You did great on avoiding snacks. Our minds can be very manipulative.
  205. Clinquant

    Em's weight loss journey 2014 - Caribbean Countdown!

    Oh and I meant to comment in the 13 week thing. When I did the 8 months I didn't stop and I didn't suffer. It's just that the National Institute of Clinical Excellence only tested the diet for 12 weeks so they don't recommend them for longer. Has to be your decision but if it really worries...
  206. Clinquant

    Em's weight loss journey 2014 - Caribbean Countdown!

    It's really normal. I did 8 months of 100% and I had weeks when I lost that. Always corrected itself. My average losses were 3.5lbs. Don't let it put you off your stride.
  207. Clinquant

    Nefertari's Final Fat Fighting Chance

    Just popping in to say hi and subscribe. You're doing brilliantly. Glad you're finding it relatively easy. Funny how the restarts can be easy or tough - doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason. Hope it's going well.
  208. Clinquant

    2014 diary

    How are you doing? Just been catching up with your diary and I agree weeks 2-3 are a real danger spot. Feels like it's taking forever and no one really starts to notice. Easy to talk ourselves into anything. Hope you're powering through.
  209. Clinquant

    Tetleys red bush vanilla

    Think the official answer may be no - will be on the list on their website if you can - but I lost consistently drinking it every day.
  210. Clinquant

    Mission to shrink part2

    Haha. Hope you finished the day ok and another good one today. It's well within your power to do this.
  211. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Was writing a post to you last night and missed my bus stop! Anyway sorry you are experiencing the pain again but well done for going through. Took me a couple of days to see the whoosh. Think the water does help flush it all out.
  212. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Well done in day1. The social things or absence of, are key I think.
  213. Clinquant

    Detoxing with SnS

    Just checking in. Hope it's been a good day and the shiny new diary has done the trick.
  214. Clinquant

    Really struggling on day 3!

    Sorry just realised this was an old post. Hope it helps someone!!
  215. Clinquant

    Really struggling on day 3!

    As others have said, loads of water. Space out your pack and if you end up with more day than packs go to bed really early! Sometimes bars make me hungrier but I'm on day 4 and had them on 2 and 3. I wouldn't worry if it helps. Also keeping a positive attitude. Don't think about what you...
  216. Clinquant

    OCTOBER CHALLENGE

    Hi everyone. Can I hop on a bit late. I restarted on Friday so have three weighins. Would like to do 18lbs. If someone could add me or I'll update later.
  217. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Good to hear from you and that you are making good progress despite all that is going on around you. One day at a time!!
  218. Clinquant

    My 3rd Restart!

    How are you getting on? Are you going to start a diary or have you got one and I haven't found it?
  219. Clinquant

    My 12 week, 100% diary

    Sounds like you have lots going on so any degree of focus is amazing. I started a new job a month ago and ate the new girl stress so I'm having a few weeks on packs to undo the creep.
  220. Clinquant

    Lucy's s&s diary.. Aiming for 50 days 100%

    Well done on that initial loss. Hope it's continuing to go well.
  221. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Good stuff you can do it. I will be back on day 1 100% tomorrow so I'll be getting into ketosis over the weekend too. Think how fab we'll feel by Monday!!
  222. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Hi Bev How was the day. While you have south going on be kind to yourself - just be really honest with yourself about what the kindest thing is. Stay mindful and in the moment and only tackle what you can. Take care.
  223. Clinquant

    My 12 week, 100% diary

    Welcome back. How's it going?
  224. Clinquant

    Let's try this again

    Well done. And even more well done for focussing on the positives when you had a bad restart. Like you say, when the rubbish comes out our mind is calm. We need tying down and reminding when we are in the grip of it!!
  225. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Great to hear from you. Glad you are settling even with difficult neighbour and it may well smooth over. 6 months will whizz by. Does it feel like coming home or as if you're on holiday?
  226. Clinquant

    Em's weight loss journey 2014 - Caribbean Countdown!

    Everything that the others said. There is also a bug going round. I'm not doing packs anymore and wanted to go to bed at 9 every night and had a horrid stiff neck and headaches.. Hope you are feeling better and still with it.
  227. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Hi Bev. How are you doing? I'm going for a bit of a two week refocus. I'm not doing 100% packs but just trying to get rid of the sugar. Care to join me for two weeks on plan, whatever the plan?
  228. Clinquant

    Slim For Summer 2015

    Well done you. Glad everything is going well and definitely time to concentrate on you again. Here's to seeing that fresh fat. Have a great day.
  229. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    Happy Birthday Bev!! Hope you have something nice planned for yourself. You have had a really tough time but I think it's life. A really good friend of mine believes we all get the same amount of good and bad in life. Just sometimes it all collides in one short period and that's so testing...
  230. Clinquant

    Let's try this again

    I think along a commitment to something you can do like updating here is a good thing. I'm struggling but I'm here and I'm sure I'm doing better than I would be otherwise. I was feeling really down about it all on Sunday night but I had a good day yesterday. 9 weeks could be 2 stone but only...
  231. Clinquant

    Step 1 Sole Source The Last Re-start!

    So lovely to have you back. There's a whole cheerleading squad here. I'm eating food - not quite maintaining but giving it my best shot.
  232. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    So jealous. Been trying to find an excuse to buy that chocolatiers table. It scares me how long it might take me. I keep thinking about bagels too. My friend had a sack of them from Brick Lane at her party and OH and I keep fretting that we only had one!! 5 days on we need to let that go...
  233. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    OMG. Suddenly it's Tuesday less than a week. I think the diet is allowed to slip down the priority list a bit!! But you're right it needs some attention when you can or you'll wake up one day on the other side of moving with another chunk to get rid of. Good luck with it all. Check in when you can.
  234. Clinquant

    Em's weight loss journey 2014 - Caribbean Countdown!

    Very well done. I had so many days like that and it almost had me in tears sometimes but resistance is so worth it. I was really good about telling my colleagues I wanted their support as well but I also think they can see if you are determined. If you were to have just one thing they would...
  235. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Hope you've had a brilliant day and been properly spoiled.
  236. Clinquant

    60 days on a vlcd

    Good luck with it. I think that week 2-3 is really tricky so well done on planning to power through it this time. You have a great birthday goal to really work towards. You can start planning a great birthday outfit.
  237. Clinquant

    Em's weight loss journey 2014 - Caribbean Countdown!

    Well done on that stone. You are doing brilliantly. I think you are right about the honeymoon phase. I found I had a real struggle around weeks 2-3 but if you can get through that it becomes more of a habit and you just keep going with the odd difficult few days. Hope you have a good week.
  238. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Better to get those colds out of the way now than just before you are due to fly and worrying about ears popping etc Hope you did go to your dinner and had a brilliant time. All the goodbye's must feel really strange.
  239. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    A very reasonable day considering. Imagining you all sat huddled on the mattress and a couple of crates. You do really believe in getting everything sorted.
  240. Clinquant

    Let's try this again

    Must have been a huge shock and will take a while to come to terms with. And a sensible day off too that won't cause you problems.
  241. Clinquant

    Hannah's Lighter Life: The RTM Edition!

    Hi. Sounds like you've got that motivation to carry you through the next couple of weeks. Amazing how much better it feels to get back in control. I'm at the slightly out of control stage and starting a new job on Thursday so can't commit to packs but I'm having a couple of days getting close...
  242. Clinquant

    Let's try this again

    If I threw the scales in the river I might manage a month but otherwise unlikely! Good luck with the Simplicity month. If I wasn't starting my new job I'd be joining you.
  243. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Oh and meant to say the Hairy Bikers low cal recipes for meals that they are less suspicious of. I'm having a frugal September so will have to have some meat free stuff in there.
  244. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Was laughing so much about the men an veg. I've left mine saying eat whatever you like but throw some of those Salad leaves and tomatoes on the side. I know they'll be liquid in the salad drawer when I return. Seems like you are doing well on your modified plan and it's probably easier while...
  245. Clinquant

    Starting my slim and save journey 1st jan 2014 if the pack arrives by then...

    You need some target to focus on. It was always the wedding that was spurring you on. Get looking for thinspiration dresses for the fab Christmas parties you'll be having in the great new job you're going to get. It's only 17 weeks away!!
  246. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    You've done really well today. Used to follow this blog Escape from Obesity and she used to do Medifast which looks like an SnS sort of thing. Seems comparable price wise http://www.medifast1.com/AST/Products/Site/Medifast_Direct_Products/PlanPackages/AllVarietyPackages.jsp
  247. Clinquant

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

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