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  1. jfc

    Finally managed it

    Hi all I have been a member here for many years, mainly following VLCD for support. I fell off the wagon over lockdown, working from home, being too near the kitchen and not caring as I could live in PJs or comfy clothing. In March 2020 I developed an itchy rash that caused sores that didnt...
  2. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    well Christmas party was last night and for the first time in the last 10 years I have not worn a size 24 baggy top over leggings...
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    Weight loss is still continuing I am pleased to announce. I had some wine last night as I read your body sometimes suffers the whoosh effect and one way to release the water accumulating in your fat cells is to have alcohol, the other way is to eat a high carb meal, I found the high carb meal...
  4. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 10lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 21lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 10.5lbs/42lbs Bert - 70lbs/70lbs Bigbear -...
  5. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    Hi Littlemiss, I am off to Tenerife for a week with my daughter, so looking forward to it as haven't been away since 2012. Thanks for your kind words x
  6. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    and here was me at the start weighing 14 stone!
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    Starting out all over again

    This is me more recently, eating a Nandos with my daughter, plain chicken and ratatouie it felt like a treat despite no chips etc...
  8. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    This was me in September 2 months after starting my weight loss journey, I have since lost another stone and a bit since it was taken and you can see I'm still self conscious of my stomach fat as I have my bag in a strategic place lol
  9. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    Sorry for not updating for so long. The weight has continued to fall off I am pleased to say. I am now in a healthy BMI but not quite where I want to be. I have lost just shy of 4 stone since July and I am pleased with that but as I am on holiday on 11th December I am hoping to lose another...
  10. jfc

    My mission to reach 9st 10lb

    Hi, Good luck on your Exante journey, this form of diet is the only one I have found works for me, although a friend of mine lost a similar amount on SW. Its the only diet that guarantees a loss every week if you stick to it. I am now adding a little food as I have my holiday in 2 weeks and...
  11. jfc

    Alcohol and the Whoosh Effect

    I also discovered a glass of red wine resolves constipation (for me anyway)
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    Alcohol and the Whoosh Effect

    I have been losing weight steadily (some would say rapidly as I started on TS and have lost nearly 4 stone since July) I have however noticed that when my weight stays the same for a while I have maybe got a little down and had a glass of wine or 2 and the next day will have lost 2-3 pounds. I...
  13. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 8lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 19lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 10.5lbs/42lbs Bert - 67.5lbs/70lbs Bigbear -...
  14. jfc

    Show your loss in humour

    This is what I have lost in terms of cat!
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    Show your loss in humour

    This is also what I have lost one bag I think! I typed in what weighs 40 pounds and this picture emerged....cant it really be the same as what I have lost, well I have lost slightly more...51 pounds I think.
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    Show your loss in humour

    I love looking at before and after photos to see how well people have done and the difference its made, often a smile is one of the biggest changes. Anyway I wanted to start a thread where people post the fat they've lost in other forms, for humour but also for motivation. For example in...
  17. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    it wont let me copy and paste but come someone please update me to 27lbs lost, another 2 gone :) thanks
  18. jfc

    2016 Minimins meet up?

    did this meet up take place?
  19. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Wow thats a brilliant loss Bert you must be really pleased
  20. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Hello all, my loss is slowing down now, a pound loss but its still heading in the right direction, another 3 pounds to go to get to my christmas target loss so I am on track, hope everyone else is doing well Littlemissnaughty - 7lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 19lbs/52lbs...
  21. jfc

    Step 1 Sole Source + Operation in the 11s by Christmas...🎄

    Hi Lily sorry I havent posted for a while, you are doing really well, keep going and soon you will be in ketosis and from then on it gets easier. I had a nandos as my add a meal this weekend, I had the grilled chicken and chargrilled veg, I did allow myself a glass of wine and have lost another...
  22. jfc

    Step 1 Sole Source + Operation in the 11s by Christmas...🎄

    Welcome to CD, its hard the first few days but then the hunger subsides I though you will achieve your 12 stone target by your Christmas partys, its a very rapid loss :)
  23. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    thank you Bert
  24. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    cant seem to copy and past the names, please can someone change me to 24 pounds loss :) another couple down the loo (literally!) lol not been well seems to help weight loss!
  25. jfc

    hair loss on VLCD...HELP please !

    My hair was always very fine and on the thin side (unlike the rest of me :) ) I have noticed my hair Is getting really really thin, in fact my colleague commented on it the other day and said I should take a supplement, can anyone recommend something that wont impact my CD diet and weight...
  26. jfc

    November 2018 Challenge

    1 pound loss
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    Its hard isn't it, fingers crossed we get the results we want next week xx
  28. jfc

    November 2018 Challenge

    10 stone 9 yesterday but back to 10 stone 10 today, Saturday is my official weigh in day so which one should I take as being correct? I feel bloated today :(
  29. jfc

    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    Hi Little Miss, thanks for replying. Its low as I am on the Cambridge diet, add a meal week so its meant to be that low and says you avoid starvation mode as you go into ketosis, I guess I am just so close to my holiday (4 weeks) and I want my tummy to look less blob like in my clothes..I can...
  30. jfc

    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    I am so upset this morning, ive gained a pound! despite eating no more than 600-800 cals a day and walking over 15k steps....how did that happen, I got on and off the scales this morning and have decided I am not eating anything at all until that pound removes itself so cross :(
  31. jfc

    Exante Journey ✌🏼

    Yes, I am doing OK thanks, feeling a little hungry today but thats partly my fault. I got up at 4am and had my breakfast at 5am so by 12 I was so hungry I had my bar and am still hungry...but I have chicken later which I will enjoy x
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    😀My calorie counting journey 😀

    have a lovely holiday
  33. jfc

    Exante Journey ✌🏼

    Hows everything going today, I have started adding a meal now, and tend to have chicken and veg, fish and veg, and avoid carbs. Sometimes I have a soup or scrambled egg, basically high protein and low cal meals
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    Little Miss Naughty's Food Diary

    can I ask what your 110 cal lunch is as I can do with some low cal lunch suggestions :)
  35. jfc

    November 2018 Challenge

    id like to lose 7 pounds, starting weight 10 stone 10 - weigh in saturdays
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    Exante Journey ✌🏼

    Good Morning, just logged on to wish you a good day :)
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    Exante Journey ✌🏼

    Thats really good, a lot of exercise you do and thats what I need to add to tone up. I will join a gym in January to keep myself on the right track, I want to swim really because I have a titanium bar in my leg and cant do high impact exercise. How do you keep yourself motivated to continue...
  38. jfc

    Exante Journey ✌🏼

    Hi Emiwootoll, great choice of diet I did similar with CD and its a fantastic quick way to lose weight. I had 4 shakes a day from the beginning and still lost a stone a month (sometimes more) I am only 5ft4 but figured 4 packs is better than eating rubbish each day and it still worked as well...
  39. jfc

    Day 15 and I am 1 stone down!

    Brilliant loss, you must be so pleased and in just 2 weeks thats fantastic! I did TS for 3 months with CD and lost just over 3 stone, I am now reintroducing a meal a day in the form of protein and veg and still losing, so keep it up these TS are a great start for reaching goal. I am too lazy...
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    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Introduced a meal a day and was scared to weigh today, lost another 2 pounds already! less than a week, so happy about this as it was my fear that adding food after being on sole source was going to cause me to gain water, glycogen etc and make me panic - 6 pounds to go Littlemissnaughty -...
  41. jfc

    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    yes I do feel good, I was a size 24 (due to my middle weight and boobs) I can now fit a 12 and hope to be a 10 by christmas
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    excuse my sons sense of humour and my ridculous face!
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    this is me at the start little miss Nautghty
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    its weird, I saw my sister for the first time since June. I was nearly 14 stone when she last saw me and I am now under 11, we went for a cup of tea and I said "no cake for me I am being good" - she looked at me and said "oh have you lost weight"...I said yes, and she said, I would never notice...
  45. jfc

    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    me now having lost 3 stone, but need to lost another 1-2 to get rid of my tummy, but I am wary of losing too much on my legs and face
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    of course that depends on how they cooked the chicken, it was salty and very tasty so wonder if they fried it or covered it in some nice tasty carb loaded oil
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    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    just checked using the carb checker and realise I have eaten 4g carbs max with my salad and atkins allows 20g carbs a day so thats something
  48. jfc

    Slowly reintroducing food, stage 2 of my weight loss battle

    Ive lost 3 stone and a bit following CD (Sole Source) I now feel the need to introduce food, but in a measured way so I continue to lose. I am choosing to have a CD Shake in the morning for breakfast and then a very low carb lunch. Today I had chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion and peppers...
  49. jfc

    Starting my journey again...

    what diet are you following?
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    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    sorry, some of the amounts changes - this is the correct one Littlemissnaughty - 7lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker -...
  51. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 7lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 10.5lbs/42lbs Bert - 53lbs/70lbs Bigbear -...
  52. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Adjusted yours for you Binks to match your 28/42 :) well done btw x
  53. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 7lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 10.5lbs/42lbs Bert - 53lbs/70lbs Bigbear -...
  54. jfc

    SW’er saying hello

    Hi Gingerbeard, I want to do SW when I have got to 10 stone. I may have half a stone to lose but I want to use SW to teach me how to eat healthily as I am on CD at the moment which removed all food. I have heard really good things and SW and some of my friends have lost loads of weight whilst...
  55. jfc

    Starting my journey again...

    Hi, This is a great place for friendship and support. Its helped me loads along my journey to being healthy and losing weight. No one judges even if you have a bad week and relapse, we have all been there and just try and help each other get back on track. Its funny you mention Plantains...
  56. jfc

    KFC slimming world

    why not use you syns and have the skin x
  57. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    2 pounds this week for me Littlemissnaughty - 7lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 10.5lbs/42lbs Bert -...
  58. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    another 4 pounds gone - was poorly though so suspect water loss, another 10 pounds to target for Christmas though :) xx Littlemissnaughty - 7lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 33.6lbs/70lbs...
  59. jfc

    7st to lose 🙈

    yes, all on the Cambridge, I was a dress size 24 and today fitted my daughters size 12 dress. I have a way to go as my tummy still has fat on it and I think I may need to have the skin removed at some point, but dressed I look much better and in only 3 months. Most of my weight was on my tummy...
  60. jfc

    Wmu’s Weigh In

    thank you, Cambridge diet plan - sole source, Its the only way I can lose weight, I am addicted to carbs and this gets me off them. How are you doing? x
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    Wmu’s Weigh In

    Good luck Wmu, x
  62. jfc

    7st to lose 🙈

    well done on that fantastic weight loss Jan. I am on the same plan and its the easiest and hardest diet I have ever been on, if that makes sense. Keep going and you will lose it in no time. xx
  63. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    thank you xx
  64. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    my belly is resisting fat loss while the rest of me gets slimmer...grrr
  65. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    another 2 pounds gone, can someone update to show 14 pounds off for me please as it only lets me quote, thanks x
  66. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Pleased with my loss...5 pounds gone! :) Littlemissnaughty - 5lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 30.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT -...
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    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 3lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 24.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 0lbs/42lbs Bert - 36lbs/70lbs Bigbear - 1lb/50lbs...
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    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    another little one gone Littlemissnaughty - 3lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 24lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 0lbs/42lbs Bert -...
  69. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    I'm under 12 at last ! Littlemissnaughty - 3lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 32.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 24lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 0lbs/42lbs Bert -...
  70. jfc

    Will cheese knock me out of ketosis

    I had the same concern as I went to work without my bar today and the only think the local shop sold that I could afford (I had 1.23p on me!) was a small cathedral city cheese snack bar) its 30g of cheddar. and 150kcal so I am assuming if I start to feel weak, rather than eat nothing until I get...
  71. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 3lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 28.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 15lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 13lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 20.6lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 7lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 0lbs/42lbs Bert - 25lbs/70lbs Bigbear - 1lb/50lbs...
  72. jfc

    Not losing weight???!!!!

    Hi Lucy, I too had the not losing stage on CD and in fact appeared to have gained 5 pounds overnight, then the next day I got on the scales, the 5 pounds had gone taking another 3 with it, I think it was a combination of weighing at a different time of day, wearing different clothes, the scales...
  73. jfc

    My 'secret' VLCD

    Bless you love, I feel your pain and desperation to lose weight. I did something similar a few years ago and while I didn't become unwell physically, on a mental health level, I developed a severe eating disorder, my mind equated food as evil and something to be avoided at all costs. A few...
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    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 0lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 22.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 10lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 8lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 17.8lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 5lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 0lbs/42lbs Bert - 24lbs/70lbs Bigbear - 1lb/50lbs...
  75. jfc

    September exercise challenge

    walk 15000 steps a day except weekends (12000 is covered each day by walking to and from work) swim twice a week (anything even splashing around - its a confidence thing as I haven't been in a swimsuit in quite a while and this will be good prep for my December holiday)
  76. jfc

    Dave - Journey to lose 180lb from June 2018 (Target achieved in 52 weeks)

    Just read all your thread Bert, your an inspiration, thoroughly enjoying following your journey, keep going, your doing so well and look lovely
  77. jfc

    How do you cope with boredom

    thanks Sunnyhaze I will do that
  78. jfc

    Slimmer For Christmas Challenge

    Please may I join Littlemissnaughty - 0lbs/21lbs sarloumack - 22.5lbs/74.5lbs Achren - 10lbs/52lbs Jemjem2905 - 3.5lbs/70lbs Jean88 - 8lbs/42lbs Susie - 4.5lbs/42lbs AliGal - 15.8lbs/70lbs Mini - 7lbs/42lbs Vickiem30 - 5lbs/35lbs Dolly Rocker - 1lbs/67lbs JaceT - 0lbs/42lbs Bert - 16.5lbs/70lbs...
  79. jfc

    How do you cope with boredom

    Thanks for the suggestions Aligal, I will take heed and have a play with the packs to make them more interesting. This morning I had a bit of a shock though (possibly too much info), woke feeling strange, had my shake, weighed myself, started my 3.5 mile walk to work, popped into Tesco for...
  80. jfc

    How do you cope with boredom

    I am following phase 1 of the Cambridge Diet, and whilst I am not hungry I am finding I am very bored of the packs... I long to experience a different taste or texture, any tips welcome. I have mainly textras and bars left. I also have to find a new counsellor as mine has just moved (left...
  81. jfc

    Mum and Daughter weigh in thread - doing it together

    Hi Rolo, hope your OK, just weighed in and back to 12.6 ! X
  82. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    not sure but my family say I look a lot slimmer so will ignore the scales and keep going :)
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    Starting out all over again

    July 26th - 13 stone 9 Aug 2nd = 13 stone 5 Aug 9th - 13 stone Aug 16th - 12 stone 10 Aug 23rd - 12 Stone 6 Aug 26th - 12 stone 11!!!! - I know not an official weigh in date, but I felt slimmer jumped on the scales and it told me I have gained 5 pounds
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    Jennys weigh in

    July 26th - 13 stone 9 Aug 2nd = 13 stone 5 Aug 9th - 13 stone Aug 16th - 12 stone 10 Aug 23rd - 12 Stone 6 Aug 26th - 12 stone 11!!!! - I know not an official weigh in date, but I felt slimmer jumped on the scales and it told me I have gained 5 pounds
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    Mum and Daughter weigh in thread - doing it together

    Sorry need to update July 26th - 13 stone 9 Aug 2nd = 13 stone 5 Aug 9th - 13 stone Aug 16th - 12 stone 10 Aug 23rd - 12 Stone 6 Aug 26th - 12 stone 11!!!! - I know not an official weigh in date, but I felt slimmer jumped on the scales and it told me I have gained 5 pounds!
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    Mum and Daughter weigh in thread - doing it together

    Thanks Rolo, I haven't cheated at all, and this is now 4 weeks and 3 days into the diet, so I am wondering how on earth I got on the scales this morning and I weigh 5 pounds more than on Thursday. I am having 3 packs a day, loads of water, the odd black coffee and I am gaining! Having said...
  87. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    Me at 12 stone 10 (3 weeks later that the first one!). will post another photo in a month
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    Starting out all over again

    I don't know why my son felt inclined to scrawl Jen across the photo in green felt either
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    Starting out all over again

    ok, I will post it as it may give you a giggle, and before anyone asks that's not my normal face I was cheering up my adult son after he was poorly and the naughty rag rut took a photo of me. Ignore the face, but oh my god, look at my rolls of fat, all 14 stone of them...I will take another...
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    Starting out all over again

    hello all, sorry for not updating. A wedding and a few other occasions got in the way of my progress, I gave myself some days off and restarted on 26th July. so weight loss so far: 4th June - 14 stone came off the diet before next weigh in new start date 26th July - 13 stone 9 - not sure...
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    Mum and Daughter weigh in thread - doing it together

    My weigh ins so far:- My stats Age - 53 Height 5 ft 4 Goal 9 stone July 26th - 13 stone 9 Aug 2nd = 13 stone 5 Aug 9th - 13 stone Aug 16th - 12 stone 10 My Daughters 23 years Age 23 Height 5ft Goal - 8 stone July 26th - 11 stone 7 Aug 2nd - 11 stone 8 (no reason for this gain, she followed...
  92. jfc

    14's into 13's

    stuck to it and lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks, really pleased
  93. jfc

    Just bars

    I previously ate 3 bars a day and lost on average a stone a month, so they do work, but having said that I am back starting again a few years later so maybe not! :)
  94. jfc

    14's into 13's

    I guess at 14 stone this is my thread (hopefully moving to the next one day on my 2nd weigh in), How is everyone doing?
  95. jfc

    Jennys weigh in

    Hey all, my first weigh in! 14 stone! - see you next week
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    Starting out all over again

    Thanks FullFathom, I got through day 1 OK, although I did wake at 3am and start craving toast and marmalade with milky coffee....then I remembered I cant have it, just in time (and luckily an empty larder so couldnt have had it if I wanted it). My daughter is also following this plan so we are...
  97. jfc

    Starting out all over again

    Hi I was here a while ago (few years back, too many to remember). Anyway, I am now in the position of needing the help only this place can give. I am 53, menopausal and fat. I have gained quite a lot of weight and whilst I would like to blame it on my hormones I think the real reason is more...
  98. jfc

    Welcome Back!

    great to be back...Ive been on loseit in Minis absence, lost 39 pounds, but great to be back with the gang xx
  99. jfc

    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    my daughter after losing 1 stone and 6 pounds !
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    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    how do I change the title to this thread? Hi I started this thread just over 4 weeks ago, but its title now seems inappropriate as I am past the looking forward to day one stage and am now splodge in the middle of it :) Does anyone know anyway I can change the title or do I have to make a...
  101. jfc

    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    Hello everyone, Sorry I havent udated for a while. I am feeling the ketosis at last and even the add a meal week we both managed a loss so I am upbeat today. My daughter is doing well, she is developing a lovely hour glass figure to go with her beautiful face. I made my daughter contact the...
  102. jfc

    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    Hi Safia, just reporting my week 2 weight loss, sadly only 2 pound loss for me, my daughter however is delighted with her 4 pound loss :). I am following total solutions but following a slightly different path to my daughter, I start the day with the exante porridge, bar at lunchtime and then a...
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    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    Good Morning Safia Thank you, the only downside is my daughter dosnt really like the taste of anything except the chocolate milkshakes. We are off to Italy in August so we have something ahead of us to keep us motivated. What diet are you following? I ttok the plunge and signed up for an...
  104. jfc

    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    Week one is over, I have lost 7 pounds and my daughter a total of 9 pounds. both feeling very happy and positive :)
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    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    Day 3 and 2 pound gone, my daughter has done better, she started at 11 stone 1 and is now 10 stone 8 (not bad for 3 days) x
  106. jfc

    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    heres to a new beginning for both of us xx
  107. jfc

    Looking forward to my day one (yep another one:) )

    Hello all Its me again, I have ordered my Exante packs and about to start my SS journey once more. My life has changed a lot since I last posted, some for the better some not so good, but I always seem to use food as a way to cope with my emotions, to celebrate or commiserate when im feeling...
  108. jfc

    BMI says Im ok...waist measurement/height ratio says Im still high risk for diabetes

    Why your body shape matters this mentions apple/pear shapes etc
  109. jfc

    BMI says Im ok...waist measurement/height ratio says Im still high risk for diabetes

    I just measured my waist - 84.5 cm , My height is 5ft 4 My weight this morning is 10 stone 1 I fit size 14 Jeans with an overhang of loose skin! (yuk) Anyway...on the NHS site they do a Diabetes assessment and anyone with a waist that is more than half their height in cm is at risk of...
  110. jfc

    optifast

    Thanks Mini The thing is I am now under target but still have a largish tummy. I can squeeze into size 14 jeans, but I dont like the overhang, how much lower should I go. I weigh 10 stone and am 5ft 4. Do you think 9.7 would be better? Jenx
  111. jfc

    optifast

    just popping in to say I have only a little left to lose...feeling confidant that i can hit goal by 17th July hope you are all well xx
  112. jfc

    What Clothes size are you in today? and Weight

    I am 11 stone now...2 stone and 2 pounds lighter but mu size 14 jeans still wont do up! l am only 5ft 4 so may need to be 10 stone before i hit a size 14
  113. jfc

    What Clothes size are you in today? and Weight

    Hi I started a size 24 at 13 stone 2 (5ft 4) I am currently a size 18/20 at 11 stone 8 I hope to be a size 14 by July and weigh 10 stone Then after my holiday get back on track until I fit a size 10/12 I probably will have to get down to 8 stone for that as I am a small build.
  114. jfc

    optifast

    Hi I dont know if you remember me or not, but I lost weight using CD a couple of years ago. Sadly after the death of my dear father and being made redundant I scoffed my way upwards...the good news is..I have lost 22 pounds in the last 4.5 weeks on Optifast and am continuing on this route...
  115. jfc

    Ever shrinking feet...

    Are those Adidas Centinnal Trainers? My son wants some like that but they are very rare if they are the same ones. My feet are now a size 5 ...or they would be if my big toe wasnt swollen after banging it last night xx
  116. jfc

    Hi ...only me...coming in to say hello all

    I have had another cd stint over April and May....for my holiday on 26th of May, I am off to Bulgaria. I now weigh 10 stone 12...need to lose about another 5 pounds to be a size 12 again... How is everyone? xxx
  117. jfc

    Hope to start sole source today

    Hi Loobe I am restarting today on Sole source after 6 weeks off. I went on holiday at the end of July and got into the eating habit again, sadly not eating too healthily either. I am starting a six week challenge now, to lose all I have gained and a bit more. I havent weighed myself yet...
  118. jfc

    TOTM question

    i lost only 2 pounds for a couple of weigh ins Jay Jay, water fluctuations etc. If you are following the plan then you must be losing fat even if the scales dont move....I go by my clothes and the tape measure too xxx
  119. jfc

    chewing gum

    ive chewed gum throughout my whole diet....there are times (especialy early on) when I would have chewed a lot more than gum if I hadnt popped a piece in my mouth. The minty taste stops your cravings and helps freshen your breath. Dosnt seem to have affected my ketosis...
  120. jfc

    valium...Northeistone and VLCDS....oh and all inclusive holidays

    yes its a great diet, but unfortunately I have excess skin (so no bikinis for me)...i am ok everywhere except my tummy which is where I gain all my weight, plus carrying a 10 and a half pound baby didnt help matters. Pre children I was 7 stone 10. I went up to 13 stone with my first child...
  121. jfc

    valium...Northeistone and VLCDS....oh and all inclusive holidays

    Hi JayJay Your weight loss is fantastic. You must feel wonderful. I think I will add a chicken and salad meal to the evenings next week so I dont undo all my work so far. I want to lose another couple of stone before October so would be gutted if this was all for nothing. Where are you...
  122. jfc

    valium...Northeistone and VLCDS....oh and all inclusive holidays

    Does this combination mix well together? I am off to Corfu in 2 weeks time on an all inclusive holiday (6 of us in total...me and my OH and 4 teenagers ranging from 12 - 18) I am looking forward to the break but wonder if I am ok to do my sole source up to the day I fly, baring in mind I...
  123. jfc

    7 day challenge? Anyone?

    hello all I know this is a bit late in the week...but can I join in too...I need to be kept on the straight and narrow between now and 30th July...(going to Greece). I weigh 11.2 and want to be 10.7 when we fly, especialy as I have been prescribed some progesterone only pills to delay my...
  124. jfc

    Can anyone actually make the perfect brownie?

    Hi Willow I dont have the brownie recipe I am afraid but to make the muffin I cook for 1 min and 10 seconds and mix in abour 2 teaspoons of water. I didnt know there was a brownie recipe. I think the time you cook it in the microwave will depend on the wattage.
  125. jfc

    Is it possible to lose 12 pounds in 24 days

    Hello all Vicky! Well done on the weight loss...I have just read our old thread. I sadly, managed to eat my way back up again...except to 13.7 this time....Looks like I will be about 10.7 for my hols (similar to my Cyprus holiday) How was Disney? My dads still battling on, although he...
  126. jfc

    Horrible Dream

    lol....wrestling with hubby for a sandwich...now theres a supportive man!
  127. jfc

    Is it possible to lose 12 pounds in 24 days

    Ive lost 33 pounds since the start of May (my ticker is out of date!) and I am going to Greece on 30th July. If I can lose another 12 pounds it will take me to a BMI of 24 and within the healthy range for my height. I would love to do this but my weight loss has slowed down to 2 pounds a week...
  128. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    hi everyone Weighed myself today (despite the plaster cast on my leg...) I ate like a pig whilst in cyprus so expected a gain but on the day I left for Cyprus I weighe in at exactly 11 stone and today I am 10stone (probably less if you take of the weight of the cast on my leg) The only thing...
  129. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Came back from my holiday with a little extra baggage! :) hello all Back from Cyprus with a little extra weight...in the form of a plaster cast! on the night before my return home I tripped and fell on the kerb in Pathos harbour. My OH said he thought I had sprained my ankle but the pain...
  130. jfc

    my losses are so slow.....grrr

    I suppose you are right...my average is 4 pounds a week which is ok..I think if it wasnt for my holiday I wouldnt mind...its just if it dosnt come off quickly on a VLCD when you are feeling deprived and socialy muted....it makes u question its worth....only occassionaly...but maybe I wont gain...
  131. jfc

    my losses are so slow.....grrr

    losses:- week one minus 8 week two minus 6 week three minus 3 week four minus 2 (aam week) week five minus 2 (slow...why so slow)I could lose 2 pounds a week eating 1400 cal a day!....im really annoyed! I am on Holiday from Wednesday and so wanted to be 10.7 and instead im 11...
  132. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Vicky Mauritius...lovely, my OH went there as a boy of 10 with his family, both his parents worked in the airlines and he had some pretty wonderful experiences. He also loved Malta. I on the other hand didnt travel abroad as a child as my mum had a fear of flying after a bad experience on...
  133. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    my hols are very very soon...I depart gatwick at 18 55 on 23rd August.... Im excited and terrified at the same time...lol Im having a problem finding shops still selling summer clothes..I didnt want to buy them too early as I was losing weight but now all the shorts have been sold and its...
  134. jfc

    Really really craving a KEBAB!

    my chatterbox keeps insisting that as my holiday is in 3 days and I have no work for 2 weeks...I should be allowed a drink! Grrr...why dosnt my Chatterbox get a hobby or talk to someone else?
  135. jfc

    Really really craving a KEBAB!

    my lot have all just scoffed Pizza with Jalepeno peppers, breadsticks with garlic and parmessan cheese, potato wedges, chicken wings and BBQ sauce I had....half a glass of zero coke...(sulking now) as I was watching them eat...I realised my mouth was opening at each mouthfull as if I was...
  136. jfc

    following on from Divas excellent CDC thread....

    Who was your counsellor that inspired you/sponsored you to become a counsellor ....question to all CDC's And you say that your BMI must be 28 or less....so have any of you every gone above this and what happens if you do? Do you lose your status as a counsellor...? Jenx
  137. jfc

    nardark....you are stunning!!

    I was just looking through the gallery and came accross your before and after photos....You always had a lovely face but you could earn a living from your looks now...you are a real inspiration!! I wanted to leave a comment under your photos in the gallery but it told me I didnt haver...
  138. jfc

    The Big VLCD Meet - 30th September - Henry's Bar

    put my name down hun. My son has his tonsils out on 22nd September and I am off the following week to play Nurse but I will get his father to take over on 30th to come and join you all...if thats ok
  139. jfc

    not long to go now.....see through hand luggage

    does it still have to be? Im flying from Gatwick to Paphos on 23rd August and wonder if they have relaxed the hand luggage rules at all. Can I bring my hand bag as hand luggage or does it need to be a see thru carrier bag Can I bring books to read My sons inhaler isnt in the original box...
  140. jfc

    height/weight/BMI/Dress size desires

    some of you will find when you reach the weight you have mentioned that you will be a lot smaller than you think.... Mini at the same height as you I was a size 8 at 8 stone 7 so I am sure you will reach your desired 'size' way before 8 stone...in fact I am not going down lower than 9.7 this...
  141. jfc

    examples of fatism

    Flopster, reading that through I think it may be you identified something of yourself in this lady. The part of you that you dont like. When overweight we all have days when we cant be bothered to dress nicely...you know the ones, im fat anyway so why bother....and also days when we put on...
  142. jfc

    height/weight/BMI/Dress size desires

    when reading blogs and diarys on here(which I must say I find really inspiring) I often wonder what goals targets people have. I look at the tickers which state the losses so far and how much they have left to lose.....but I am interested to know Peoples height desired weight Desired dress...
  143. jfc

    examples of fatism

    weve all experienced them....either personaly or from afar watching uncomfortably as someone is excluded or made to feel stupid, clumsy, unattractive, unloved purely for carrying a few(or a lot) of excess pounds). I thought maybe we could use this thread as a letting off steam place....to shout...
  144. jfc

    Are the likes of Dawn French and Fern really happy?

    also this makes interesting reading about Dawn French (she starred in a play about fat issues) http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1739497,00.html
  145. jfc

    Are the likes of Dawn French and Fern really happy?

    interesting topic I typed on fern Britton in Google and got lots of forums disscussions all saying how sexy Fern is (they were comparing her to Victoria Beckham and all came to the conclusion that fat is definately sexier than boney)...also fern features in the list below...most bedable...
  146. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    well...ok so maybe not as naughty as you were thinking but... I havent been drinking much water...I tend to drink just black coffee, black tea and zero coke at the moment.... I know I know...and I am getting the headaches form hell, but I am not dehydrated...well not yet anyway Its just my...
  147. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Vicky Driving on the same side as us is good...except I dont think it would help me much *dont tell anyone but I cant drive...lol* will learn one day, in fact I promised my son we would learn together and he turns 17 on 11th September so I have no excuses anymore Wish my ear would stop...
  148. jfc

    is anyone doing vibration training

    nope...me too I get up at 6am every morning...leaving for work in approximately 3 mins have a good day hunx
  149. jfc

    is anyone doing vibration training

    me too....sounds like something you learn from an Ann Summers party
  150. jfc

    Air waves chewing gum

    Hi Mini I was given 10 5mg tablets of diazepam. The doctor told me to take one an hour and a half before flying and then if needed one when in the air so I should have enough unless we are severely delayed. Reading the leaflet in the packet they have an accumalative affect and can be...
  151. jfc

    Which Scales....YOU decide?

    did you have a number 2 between weigh ins....lol Sorry but we need humour in our life while we go through this dont we.. xx
  152. jfc

    Air waves chewing gum

    hi again Just got back from doctors....was seeing him about valium for the flight, mentioned my ears and he got me to pop them by doing a sneezing action and he said as they are still mobile its ok too fly but I have antibiotic drops for an inflame ear canal....just as well to check I guess...
  153. jfc

    Air waves chewing gum

    Ive got ear ache and a sore throat...in the past I have chewed very strong menthol air ways gum to give me relief from the pain. I am on AAM week...If I limit myself 2 2 squares a day will it hurt? Jennyx
  154. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    hello all....thanks for the advice I am pleased to say I have now regained control of my bowels...lol I dont ever want to have that feeling again. The manual manipulation thing is sort of what I did Chicken. Did you have gall stones as well? I had to have my gall bladder removed 10...
  155. jfc

    Which Scales....YOU decide?

    lol....did you calculate an average?
  156. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    toilet phobia creeping in I innocently went to the loo yesterday at work...and was stuck straining in agony for over an hour (embarrassing as I had only arranged 15 mins cover for my break on reception) In the end I had to do something disgusting and basicaly push it back inside me as it...
  157. jfc

    Which Scales....YOU decide?

    Home ones - 11 stone 2 Work ones - 11 stone 6 Mums ones - 11 stone 4 (all on same day within 30 mins) weird huh? I know which ones I prefer
  158. jfc

    Issy's new life - anon (lol)

    NEVER TO LATE (By a 71 year old friend of mine who recently appeared on Richard and Judy) It’s Wednesday morning and we’re here in force Indomitable Geriatric Circuit Course Hugh tries to lick us into shape No problem chum, a piece of cake… The highlight of the week for some Who strive to...
  159. jfc

    Now that i identified the problem, then what?

    good post and link Zareena..thanks xx
  160. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 30 Ok so I am feeling a lot better now. No longer craving carbohydrates, cheese or chocolate. I am however feeling exceptionally tired all the time. I can only compare it to how I used to feel after doing a double shift at the airport (16 hours)…when I finally got in from work I would...
  161. jfc

    Clothes last longer...anyone else noticed this?

    yes...but dont you find that since losing weight you cant resist trying and buying loads of new clothes in smaller sizes too..lol I know I spent a fortune last year.
  162. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Disco Diva! I love dancing makes me feel all inspired and happy. Especialy the sort of songs that stick with you all day long. Just had some chicken and salad...very nice Its suprising how a little food fills me up now. I am sure its to do with not having carbs though as I have no...
  163. jfc

    what is your cut off point when you know its time to be careful?

    My mistake last time at goal was not setting myself boundaries. My mum weighs 8 stone 6 but if she creeps up to 9 stone (shes only 5ft 2) she immediately takes measures and cuts down until shes back at 8.6.... I allowed myself to gain 4 stone, which is ridiculous. If only I had gained the...
  164. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    omg...lol Poor little Trinny and Suzanna, they wriggled and snorted even once they had been cut open...it really turned my stomach...(and this was supposed to be one of the better abatoirs)...It really upset me..they followed Gordon inside trustingly like little pet dogs and were led to an...
  165. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    another thing that put me off eating was Gordon Ramsey last week...those poor little piggys, I was blubbing all through it and he looked really upset too So Bacon and sausages, gammon and pork chops are off my menu now and forever... Just had another comment from a work colleague. A dear...
  166. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    thanks for that Karion...what a revolting picture! If that dosnt keep people on track losing the flab nothing will. I remember the aerobics teacher at one of my old Rosemary Connelly classes bring in some fat too...(Think it was artificial fat but an exact replica)...it was revolting and made...
  167. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Lovely Mini I feel I owe a lot of my success this time round to you and your supportive and helpful forum. To have somewhere to turn where everyone else understands what you are going through is wonderful, I cant thank you enough for this. A work colleague has just passed my desk (im...
  168. jfc

    weekly weight losses

    added my weight loss xxx
  169. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 28 Well I woke today and couldn’t resist jumping on the scales despite what I posted yesterday about keeping my distance from them…and guess what…Ive lost 2 pounds yeh!! By having an Add a meal for a couple of days I have gone from 11.4 to 11.2 in 2 days (a pound a day..Cant be bad can it)...
  170. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Zareena That makes sense I guess. Will this mean the scales can tell how much muscle bulk you have or do you have to be honest and type the information in? I can see some people being a little dishonest with this information to try and fool themselves into thinking they are not really...
  171. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi again Vicky, So we really are running side by side on this diet arent we hun? Im enjoying my AAM week. If I discover this kick starts my weight loss I will be delighted as my SS was plateauing despite only being on week 4. I have less to lose this time so I guess that may be why. 11...
  172. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    thanks for that excellent advice Vicky. I will sort it all out this week. I have today added a meal...(im doing 7 days of add a meal)...so I dont go into shock on holiday and regain loads of weight on my holiday. Do you know how much less weight I can expect to lose this week as opposed to...
  173. jfc

    Only 1 more sleeps- and oh feck I haven't done a thing

    im also going from Gatwick to Pathos via First Choice Airways...hopefully there will be no delays there either. The information on the gatwick site about hand luggage is a little confusing. It states that only certain items can be taken as hand luggage in a transparent bag but it then goes on...
  174. jfc

    Only 1 more sleeps- and oh feck I haven't done a thing

    Yes, Im going away soon too...bit worrying about the airport situation isnt it? Which airport are you flying from? xx
  175. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 25 Thanks for all the travel advice Vicky. It’s really helpful. I have today ordered some Cypriot notes from Marks and Spencer’s like you advised. I check out the exchange rates and compared to Lloyds TSB they are considerably better and don’t charge for next day delivery to your home...
  176. jfc

    should i bother???

    very well put Vicky shes right Tia, you have come so far, its a shame to give up now. Focus on eating healthily if the ss is too much for you at the moment...cut back on the carbs but have lean protein and vegetables... If you fancy add some curry powder to some lean chicken and have it with...
  177. jfc

    Next November I am going back to Disney

    might book an appointment...my other fear though is being caught with drugs on me for the flight home and getting banged up in some hell hole...lol
  178. jfc

    How many tetra's a day do you have?

    no the same...137 it says on the side of the carton
  179. jfc

    At what age did you first realise you had issues with food/weight

    OMG...You were thrown out of a sliming club for losing too much weight...did you get to target or were they jealous of your willpower? Thats sad about you being only 3 and not allowed to play in the beach, thats an important part of childhood...not just playing on the beach but being allowed...
  180. jfc

    How does a diet qualify for VLCD

    i think under a 1000 cals is a VLCD
  181. jfc

    Apart from weight loss what other goals have you set yourself

    I am desperate to curb my spending. I want to start saving and become more responsible with money. Like I overeat food I overspend money. I have just cleared my credit card but have a catalogue and a loan to pay off...if I am as strong willed as I am with my weight then I should be clear in...
  182. jfc

    Next November I am going back to Disney

    im scared of flying too Mini (hence not going abroad in nearly 20 years!)...but im going in 14 days (already wondering about getting some horse tranquelisers!)
  183. jfc

    At what age did you first realise you had issues with food/weight

    it suddenly hits you dosnt it Isobel. What that boy did was cruel and thoughtless but children have a habit of saying it as they see it and it hurts. My daughter is lovely to me normaly but she knows if I have upset her (not let her get her own way in some way)..to get me back she just has to...
  184. jfc

    At what age did you first realise you had issues with food/weight

    In thinking back...I was never really overweight until having my children...so why did I feel so fat and was it that early dieting that messed me up now Is that why I binge or starve?
  185. jfc

    At what age did you first realise you had issues with food/weight

    I was thinking back to when I was 15. I wasnt overweight as such. I just remember squeezing into a pair of size 8 cords and not being able to breathe. I weighed about 7 stone 10 at the time. But thinking back further to the age of 13 when I went on holiday and I was made fun of for refusing...
  186. jfc

    Problem with DH?

    well I still cant get into DH either but I am more than happy with Minis forum.
  187. jfc

    SOUTH EAST MEET, BRIGHTON This Wednesday 16th

    can I come too....Brighton is only a short train journey from me
  188. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    HOT BANANA TETRAS....Mmmmmmmm
  189. jfc

    A new me....one day!

    Hi Hun Drink loads of water and take some paracetamol every 4 hours until the headache subsides. Dont do too much in the way of excercise for the first 5-10 days as your body is just getting used to carb withdrawal. If you are craving caffiene and it will help make it easier have a black...
  190. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    one quick question too while I remember it...Do you get a type of morning nausea on this diet (no Im not pregnant!)...I wake up feeling incredibly sick and yucky...until I have my first pack then im ok again...Low blood sugar from the night sleep I guess?
  191. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Vicky, Thanks for all the information re: the holiday. We are staying at the Venus Beach Hotel in Pathos....so if you can find anything on it that would be great. Dont worry though if you cant. Daves appointment at the hospital was a little inconclusive. It seems to have just been a...
  192. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    100 (snipe)
  193. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Well, Ive read some appauling reviews of the hotel we are going to in Cyprus. Along the lines of it dosnt deserve its 5 star rating and should be demoted to 3 star almost 2 star...! But amongst the bad reviews there are one or two which say that whilst it dosnt deserve is 5 star rating its more...
  194. jfc

    weekly weight losses

    thanks...added my weeks loss cheers Karion xxx
  195. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 22 Well I have lost another 3 pounds this week. I am happy with that. In fact I am happy with anything over 2 pounds as on a conventional diet I only lose up to 2 pounds a week. (with the exception of the Rosemary Connelly diet when I was 27 and lost weight at the rate of 4 -5 pounds a...
  196. jfc

    Mission Impossible???

    omg...cross posted...what a strange coincidence
  197. jfc

    Mission Impossible???

    Ok well what about 40 days out....a little book of days out tokens and Promises...eg, take you for a meal at your fave restaurant, take you to your fave place., hairdresser for a special hairstyle, beauty treatment, trip on boat...etc etc...
  198. jfc

    SSing and i feel fine !!!!!!

    Julie, working in a cafe must be really hard for you. If you are working with food all day long. I dont think I could do it. Well done for stopping the binge in its tracks though. Mini - I had about 5 different day 1s to get back to SS and its only this time I seem able to do it...(I think...
  199. jfc

    New Diary Sections

    thanks
  200. jfc

    New Diary Sections

    can you move mine please pierce thanks xx
  201. jfc

    SSing and i feel fine !!!!!!

    awe Julie ((((HUGS))))) XXX
  202. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 21 Omg...I just typed out a whole long post and have now had to re-do it....because for some reason it disappeared...grrr Well I was mentioning about returning to work after my week off at home to discover that whilst the temp had kept things ticking over on the surface...basicaly...
  203. jfc

    weekly weight losses

    I thought it would be interesting and encouraging to see how much people have lost each week on their VLCD so it gives some idea of what to expect. My losses so far are week one - 8 pounds week two - 6 pounds Week three - 3 pounds week four - 2 pounds (add a meal week) week five - 2 pounds...
  204. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 20 Well I was woken this morning by my mum appearing in my bedroom asking if I would mind accompanying her to the hospital. She looked very sorry for herself. I asked what was wrong. She had been bitten by something in the gardne on Friday and her leg had swollen up and it was spreading up...
  205. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Vicky, Lucky thing off to Disneyland. Thats somewhere Ive always want to go...seems a bit silly now the children are teens and not tots but I reckon they would still enjoy it too. I think you are right to only weigh in once a week. Its so tempting to weigh everyday but can be...
  206. jfc

    The funny things kids say!!!!!!!!

    not sure if you would consider this funny or not but I found it amusing I was chatting on another forum about my holiday in cyprus ...asking for peoples reviews who had been their before. One person on the forum gave a really lovely description of the place even saying she wanted to live...
  207. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    well Vicky, Ive had quite a good day today. Been busy sorting through clothes for the holiday. My daughters is packed, My middle son is packed but both me and my eldest son dont seem to have enough summer clothes. I have plenty in size 10, 12 and 14 a few in size 24 but I am about 18 at the...
  208. jfc

    Start CD today wish me luck

    Well done taking this step towards a happier, healthier life. We are all with you on this. There is always someone around to keep you motivated and spur you on...we are either on the same journey as you or have just arrived and so we all understand what you are going through Lovely name...
  209. jfc

    Cheb....Too old to get home with the Dawn Chorus!

    yes photos..and no editing
  210. jfc

    Ashamed of my towns youth at times

    http://crawleytoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=496&ArticleID=1666686
  211. jfc

    What are you supposed to get from your CDC?

    I agree with Gen, you are going to need more support and advice than that on your CD journey and she is being very unproffessional discussing other customers weight loss with you. It appears her heart is not in it. I would definately suggest looking elsewhere. I cant beleive her telling you what...
  212. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    thanks DQ Are you Sheree in disguise?
  213. jfc

    my mouse never sets

    No matter what I try its still more like a thick milkshake than a mousse. I use crushed ice my pack of cd, and the recommended scoop of Mousse powder.. put it in the blender for over a minute, leave it to set in the fridge but still not really mousse texture. Today I used a Brick in the hope...
  214. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Vicky, Lipotrim is a liquid diet, the same as CD and Lighterlife (or similar). It is prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist and costs about £15.00 a week less than CD but dosnt have the same nice flavours. (mine also is unable to get the bars althought LT do offer bars as well). Its basicaly...
  215. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    november 2006...(panicked me then!)
  216. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    thanks for all you concern. Ive seen my GP and she took my BP which is low but no lower than usual. She thinks it may be linked to my heavy periods. I am being monitored and have to go back in 2 weeks just before my holiday. Funnily enough I feel fine now. I am not seeing Marilyn...
  217. jfc

    Cheb....Too old to get home with the Dawn Chorus!

    lol...Sorry Isobel but you make an equally valid point. Some people say the chocolate used in those fountains are not all that nice...lol xxxxxxxxxxx
  218. jfc

    Cheb....Too old to get home with the Dawn Chorus!

    wow Cheb and Tracey you have done really really well. I hope the wedding is a success..(although I aggree with your CDC about avoiding the chocolate fountain....a tip my friend invented to keep me away from hers at christmas...she told me to imagine it was something erm a little less...
  219. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    I also suffer with low blood pressure, although suffer isnt perhaps the correct word as its only 110 over 60 which I have been told is healthy low as opposed to ill low. I know feeling dizzy can be connected to low blood pressure...is this what you were thinking
  220. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    i will phone her this evening. Thanks for your concern...I have just come on though and think it may be more related to my hormones than anything else....please tell me what you were both thinking is wrong...youre scaring me.
  221. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Vicky, Im ok...tummy cramps but i think its just a coincidence that I am on this diet. I took my daughter to Brighton yesterday, shopping for new clothes for the holiday. We went on the pier afterwards but the ground seemed to be moving and I felt like I might faint so we caught the...
  222. jfc

    which famous persons figure would you like

    im just watching BB and I rather fancy looking like Susie
  223. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Day 14 got the runs. feel exhausted. sick and my weight hasnt moved...when I went to sleep last night I felt like I had run a marathon.. Will pop back later jenx
  224. jfc

    How much can I lose in 24 days!

    few...thanks Isobel...10 stone something seems a lot better than 11 something...but my target is between 8.7 and 9.7 so I wil have to jump straight back on when the plane lands!
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    How much can I lose in 24 days!

    my boyfriends just booked a suprise holiday for the family 23rd August....1 week half board at a 5 star hotel in Cyprus. I still cant do my shorts or summer clothes up!!!! I am I need to lose at least a stone...is it possible?
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    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    Hi Vicky Day 13 for me....Luckily I am not supersitious. Is it me or have some posts disappeared from this diary? Maybe I imagined them or did it in my sleep! But I thought I had done one congratulating you on your amazing weight loss??? Which is fantastic Vicky a pound a day is brilliant...
  227. jfc

    problems with switching diets mid way through????

    thanks. I followed the maintenance last time and did indeed continue to lose weight following it. So maybe I will stick to that again. I suppose I am imagining months of no food...lol but I know this one works best in the end and is the fastest too xxx
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    problems with switching diets mid way through????

    I am considering staying on CD until I reach 10 stone 4 which is the upper limit of my BMI but no longer considered overweight. Then...to lose the remaining stone or so I am intending to switch to Slimmers world or Rosemary Connelly. Now...my concern is this...I turn up weighing 10 stone 4 on...
  229. jfc

    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    It has been well documented that a VLCD can produce large and rapid weight loss. A number of studies using appropriate levels of high biologic value protein, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and careful monitoring have shown that the VLCD can be safe. Careful monitoring by a physician...
  230. jfc

    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    are they 2 different companies then
  231. jfc

    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    i am relieved as this is the only diet that has properly worked for me xx
  232. jfc

    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    for some balance read this...very reassuring...http://www.deanesmay.com/archives/007052.html
  233. jfc

    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    ok....is it a different formula now?
  234. jfc

    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    1980's 1981 * Judy Mazel, diet counselor and avid dieter herself, publishes "the Beverly Hills Diet," high in fruit. She claims that no weight will be gained if the foods are properly digested with abundant quantities of pineapple, mango, and papayas, consumed on a rotating schedule. *...
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    SHOULD PEOPLE ON VLCD BE WORRIED ABOUT THIS?

    http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9405E3DA1538F932A0575BC0A965948260
  236. jfc

    O/T Iv got a lump

    good luck hunxx DQ is correct the nasty stuff tends not to hurt much more likely to be a cist xx
  237. jfc

    do people who lose weight ever forget they were once fat

    talking of the things people say that hurt... I play bridge and last year one man was very appreciative of my weight loss...kept saying how amazing I looked and was I a different person!....anyway he has said nothing whilst the weight crept back on which I thought was very tactful of him (or...
  238. jfc

    Countdown til Christmas!!!!!!!

    im still paying of christmas 2005
  239. jfc

    do people who lose weight ever forget they were once fat

    and become patronising to others fighting the battle with the bulge? All of you lot are adorable and supportive to everyone regardless of which stage on the journey you are on. but....I was thinking about someone I know who lost a dramatic amount of weight..through a combination of diet and...
  240. jfc

    What you are at risk of if you are obese

    Debbie What a sad story about your friends ill health. Is she curious about your weight loss at all? Would she be suitable for this diet? It would be wonderful if she could be encouraged to lose some weight to help her ailments. Its really sad because to get so big she probably already has a...
  241. jfc

    lost a stone in 2 weeks......god knows how!!!

    hi vicky day 12 - lost 10 pounds so far...if i can shift another 4 in the next couple of days that will be a stone in a fortnight...pretty good going...although my friend lost 2 stone in 2 weeks on this diet....is that a record? She started at 15.10 and on day 15 was 13.10!!! amazing! but...
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    DIET QUOTES - ADD YOUR OWN (LIGHT HEARTED)

    "If I’d known how long I was going to live, I’d have taken better care of myself - Adolph Zukor at age 99
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    DIET QUOTES - ADD YOUR OWN (LIGHT HEARTED)

    Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!
  244. jfc

    DIET QUOTES - ADD YOUR OWN (LIGHT HEARTED)

    Forget love - I'd rather fall in chocolate!
  245. jfc

    DIET QUOTES - ADD YOUR OWN (LIGHT HEARTED)

    I bought a talking refrigerator that said "Oink" every time I opened the door. It made me hungry for pork chops
  246. jfc

    DIET QUOTES - ADD YOUR OWN (LIGHT HEARTED)

    My wife is a light eater. As soon as it's light, she starts to eat
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