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My gym does bodypump classes, and I really want to go. I know what the class involves, and it sounds really good. But (and I know this sounds really pathetic) how will I know what to do, eg what weights I should use? Will the instructor tell me before the class? I guess I'm just scared of...

Since being on holiday I'm addicted to fruit and yogurt for brekkie - today I've had melon, pineapple and strawberries, with Onken fat free strawberry yogurt - NOM!!!

These are a favourite week-before-payday meal in our house, taste yummy, and are only 3.5 syns for the whole lot on EE! 600g potatoes cut into chunks 2 x 120g cans of sardines in spring water, drained 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (I use 2 tbsp dried parsley) zest and juice 1 small lemon 1...

I've just made this for tea - it is absolutely delicious and very easy to cook too. My family had crusty bread with it so you could use a hexb wholemeal roll to mop up all the yummy juices x Serves 4 - 2.5 syns per serving Ingredients 8 skinless chicken thighs - all fat removed 1...

Friday 21st May Extra Easy Getting the hang of this now, have never eaten so well! Breakfast 28g Special K Sustain, milk (HEX A & B) Lunch Jacket Potato, Fat free cottage cheese, salad Dinner Baked haddock, new potatoes, mush peas; Mixed berries, pineapple and mullerlight Snacks Melon...

Thursday 20th May Extra Easy Breakfast 28g Special K Sustain, milk, apple (HEX A & B) Lunch Homemade tuna pasta salad, with 1tbs extra light mayo (1.5) and v. low fat fromage frais; fruit salad (pineapple, melon, apple, orange, grapes, pomegranate seeds, mango...YUMMY!) Dinner SW quiche made...

I've also just gone from CD to SW - my first WI this week I've actually gained 4lb, but I expected this due to recarbing. Hopefully this week I'll have a loss - the scales certainly seem to be moving downwards! I've never eaten so well, I feel fab! SW is geared towards "normal" healthy...

Cool thank you! Am out of cottage cheese but have some fat free fromage frais lurking in the fridge! Will give it a go x

I'm planning on having a lovely tuna pasta and sweetcorn salad for lunch tomorrow, and would usually have a big blob of mayo with it :D. What can I use instead for less syns? Thank you!

Wednesday 19th May Extra Easy Breakfast 28g Special K Sustain, Milk (HEX A & B) Lunch Jacket Potato, cottage cheese, salad Dinner SW chicken tikka (0.5)and basmati rice, fruit salad and mullerlight Snacks Maltesers (9.5)

Woohoo how exciting! I got married in Mexico 2 years ago next week - it was the best decision we could have made, it was fab! Any questions, ask away!!!

Hi Debbie, yes I'm loving the plan! It's so nice to be eating normal, healthy food, and never feeling hungry. Congratulations on your weight loss btw, have you lost all your weight on SW?

Tuesday 18th May Extra Easy Breakfast 28g Special K Sustain, fat free natural yogurt, mixed berries, banana (HEX B) Lunch Smoked Mackerel (1 1/2), mixed salad, satsuma, apple Dinner Roast mediterranean veggies, pork steak. Mullerlight. Snacks Grapes, 2 chocolate biscuits (8)

Thanks Debbie! You have no idea how nice food tastes after so long not eating! I have been using the online syns calculator, unfortunately I couldn't find the biscuits I had - they were a posh tin of choccy biccies a patient sent in for us - being a student nurse is v v bad for dieting!!! I'm...

Monday 17th May Extra Easy Breakfast 28g Special K Sustain and Milk, banana (HEX A & B) Lunch Left over Chilli con carne and salad, satsuma Dinner Pork lemongrass & ginger stir fry (from SW magazine), toffee mullerlight, pineapple and kiwi. Snacks Grapes, 3 chocolate biscuits ?? syns - must...

Hello! I'm new to SW after losing over 5st with the Cambridge diet :). The idea of eating is taking some getting used to after not taking solids for 6 months :D! I can't believe that I can eat so much, and still lose weight...I know I may initially gain weight this first week as my body...

Thanks for the welcome! Determinator I'm working my way up through the CD plans at the mo so hopefully I won't have much of a gain in my first week of SW. The thought of "unlimited" food does scare me after so long of eating virtually nothing, but hopefully by sticking to low carb options I'll...

Hello! I'm currently on the cambridge diet, and have lost almost 5 1/2 stone. This next week will be my last on cambridge, but I'm looking at losing a final stone a more "conventional" way :) I've done slimming world before, unfortunately I didn't have a good loss the first week and...

Hi! I've just finished wk1 of C25K - have entered Race for Life this June so hope to run some of it at least! I've got an app on my ipod that tells me when to run/walk so I don't have to keep looking at my watch, it makes it a lot easier! I only joined the gym last week, I love the...

Hellooooo! I'm currently doing the Cambridge Diet, have lost over 4 stone so far, and want to lose another stone before starting to eat again :p I'm planning on doing Rosemary Conley after finishing Cambridge, as a healthy way to eat long term, and hopefully losing my final few pounds...

Hi everyone x Just another flying visit - all I seem to do at the mo is work loooooong shifts and write essays :sigh: Hey ho, only one more week left on placement then I've got lots of time off! Hurrah :D I've just been for my WI, one day early this week, and have lost 5lbs! So that's a...

Evening! Mel, what a shame :( I do know what you mean about the cost though, nursery costs are extortionate! You've done fantastically well so far, just don't go back to old habits and put it back on - been there done that, it's not good! Have fun cooking healthy meals knowing you're...

Evening everyone! A huuuge well done for your amazing loss this week Nicki - v impressed! You do right to gloat :D Lorna I know what you mean about maintenance. Last time I did CD I was determined that I would never put myself through it again, and once I was slim I would stay that way...

Good morning butterflies - and what a good morning it is too! I've just had my first WI and lost 9lbs!!!! Yippeeeeee :D I'm very pleased lol Melanie don't get too despondent with your WI this week - I found that on the couple of occasions I had a low loss, I had a huge loss the week after...

Hello! Just a flying visit - I know I've not been on for a few days but I spent all weekend madly writing a 3500 word essay and have just done 2 14.5 hour shifts in a row :( I'm pleased to report I have stuck to CD 100% - despite having a shift from hell today and the box of M&S extremely...

Good luck x You've only got a small amount to lose so it'll be gone in no time!

Morning all :) First of all, huuuge congratulations to Nicki on your fantastic loss this week!!! You must be over the moon x Katy, from experience I know that once you have stuck 100% to SS for a couple of weeks, the cravings will stop. I found it really really hard when DH and DD were...

Mmmmm Pizza hut...drool drool...my hubby has just gone to get chinese for him and dd while I sit here sipping my water :innocent0002: Melanie my husband is a H&S manager too, he's just won an award for being fab lol so I'm very proud of him. Well I'm dog tired, my legs have felt like...

Evening! Hi Melanie :wavey: Congratulations on your weight loss so far - I'm sure you'll hit your target by Christmas :) Butterfly I hope your daughter feels better soon, how long is her course of tamiflu? Well day 2 has been a success - even though the tins of sweeties have cruelly been...

Morning all x Hi Katy :wavey: Hope the essay writing went ok - I've got 3 on the go at the moment while working full time on placement (and running a home!) - nightmare :mad: Well day 2 starts here! I've woken up without the horrible headache I had last night which is a relief, I'm still...

Nicki your "breastbone lump" reminded me of when I did CD last time, I was lying in bed when I felt an odd lump in my side - it turned out to be a hip bone lol. Looking forward to seeing them and my collar bones again soon!

Thank you Nicki :) Ok, I'm Corinne, I'm 32 and I'm a student nurse. I am married and have an 11 yr old daughter. I feel a bit of a fraud as although today's my 1st day on CD, I have done it before. It was a huge success, I lost over 6st in less than 6 months to fit in my dream wedding...

Hello! I've just seen Butterfly's post about there being spaces in your team - please could I join in? I'm on day 1 of SS and could do with some support :)

...and I'm staaaaarving! It's worse knowing that last time I felt absolutely shocking on day 2, however I hope that on day 3 I wake up feeling fab, full of energy and not hungry :) I've survived being round tins of chocs all day - I'm a student nurse :) - but it's made me realise how often...

Hi, I'd love to be part of a team too! I'm seeing a counsellor tonight so tomorrow will be day 1 of my CD restart - I lost loooooads of weight last time but sadly have put looooooads of weight back on...hey ho I'm positive I will lose it all again! Corinne x

After starting CD almost exactly 2 years ago, and losing looooads of weight and feeling fab, I put it all back on :cry: I now feel enormous, and incredibly fed up. But enough's enough!!! I've just spoken to a lovely counsellor who lives just up the road from me, and I'm restarting. I've...

This is a very hard post to make, it means admitting what a failure I am. Last year, I lost a lot of weight on SS for my wedding. I went from a size 22 to wearing a size 12 wedding dress. I felt fantastic, everyone was so proud of me and constantly complimented me on how I looked. I bought so...

Oh how I sympathise - I have spent many an occasion sat sipping my water in Mcdonalds while my family stuff their faces lol. Well done for not giving in x Corinne x

You can easily do it by August if you stick to it - every time you fancy eating something, even just a mouthful, remember why you want to lose weight, and just focus on getting to your goal by August - in the grand scheme of things it's no time at all! Good luck x Corinne x

Wow Mandy you have done so well x Look forward to working up the plans - I am doing at the moment and yes it is hard (in some ways harder than SS) but it feels so good to be taking charge of what I'm eating! You'll be at goal before you know it x Corinne x

My BMI is now 24.8 - I am no longer overweight/obese/morbidly obese - I am officially a healthy weight :D :D :D 8 weeks til I go on holiday (and get married) - 9lbs to lose - surely I can do it??? Corinne x

I'll join you! Officially I've got 10lbs to go but ideally I would like to lose another stone. I've been on 1000 this week, and after not cheating throughout doing CD, I have literally not stopped eating this week :sigh: I don't know what's wrong with me :confused: I'm flying to Mexico to get...

I hated all the soups, I just couldn't get them non-frothy - and frothy soup is just plain wrong! Corinne x

And you have no idea how good it tastes! Today is my first day on 1000 - I had muesli for breakfast, a shake mid morning, then I've just had (admittedly a teeny-tiny) jacket potato salad and cottage cheese for lunch - I am stuffed lol Everyone in the office did a double take when I walked in...

Hope you're feeling better soon x Corinne x

Hi Donna, as far as I'm aware you can have the water flavours from the start, but stay away from the bars until week 3 - sorry! Corinne x

Morning all! Right, I've been doing CD now for over 5 months - have had no real problems and have lost loads of weight quite happily - I now have less than a stone to go to reach my target - so far so good :D However! This past week has been really really hard - I've been starving hungry...

Yes I've had the same thing on other message boards - nothing like the mention of a VLCD to start a "debate" lol I went on one feeling mighty pleased with myself for losing so much weight - people were congratulating me until someone asked what diet I had done - everyone limmediately leapt on...

Come on Sassy, you can do it this time! Just keep focussed on your goal x Corinne x

I tried the soups in my first week and hated them all - (especially brocolli and cheese - what's that all about!!!!) I've survived quite happily on shakes ever since x Corinne x

There are so many different flavours of shakes and soups you're sure to find at least some that you like! I personally don't have the soups but I know plenty of people love them. Go for it - it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make!:D Corinne x

Hi Ruth, have a read of this http://www.minimins.com/10100-post1.html Corinne x

Hi Sarah, you will get used to the water, I used to hate it but can now easily drink 8+ pints a day. I find adding a bit of hot water to make it room temperature makes it loads easier to drink. Good luck with your CDC x Corinne x

Hi Sarah and welcome! Like Mandy says, try to cut back on carbs now, and increase your water intake - it should make the first few days of the diet easier. Good luck - let us know how you get on! Corinne x

Excellent! It's a fantastic feeling isn't it - it's all downhill from here, good luck with the rest of your weightloss journey x Corinne x

Yep me too - I have a stash of cookery books underneath my bed for bedtime reading lol, and I've developed a passion for baking, not many weekends go by when I'm not cooking up a storm of cakes and biscuits for me not to eat! Actually reading that, I think I need to get out more... Corinne x

I absolutely love getting compliments! I've now learned to just say thank you and be pleased, rather than making a negative comment about having more to lose etc...Your mum and dad will def notice a difference at the end of April! Corinne x

Hi, I've been on 790 for just over 2 weeks now. I've lost 2lbs and 3lbs, which I'm pleased with especially as I'm so close to BMI 25 and my losses are slowing down. I've never checked if I'm in ketosis, but I assume I still am as I haven't been hungry, the same as I was on SS. I know...

Yep me! I spend an alarming time on the internet when I should be doing accounts... Corinne x

Yes, I went up to 790 a couple of weeks ago to start working up the plans x

I'm blatantly blowing my own trumpet here, but I am sooo proud of myself!!! I am the slimmest I can ever remember being, I am wearing size 12 trousers to work (not stretchy ones either lol) and I only have a stone to go til I reach my goal! CD is fab :D Corinne x

Aw congratulations that's fantastic news x Corinne x

Excellent what a great start! Corinne x

After sending off my application to become a CDC about 2 weeks ago, I've had a letter saying I've got a telephone interview on Thursday, and if all goes well I'll be doing a training day on 19th April :) Wish me luck everyone! Corinne x

I can't really vote as when I was overweight I didn't have periods at all - now they're back regular as clockwork, complete with pms! I def retain water (mainly in my boobs lol) and crave carbs like mad! Corinne x

I can honestly say I haven't lapsed once - I want to be slim far more than I want to eat, "cheating" will only make it take longer to reach my goal Corinne x

Don't beat yourself up about it Karen - it's when you eat the entire plateful you can worry lol! Like Hedgemag says just draw a line under it, drink lots and don't do it again!!! :D Corinne x

I tend to stick to cottage cheese and cucumber, however I have just had a yummy chicken salad - I baked the chicken in foil, sprinkled with chinese 5 spice powder, a few chilli flakes and a splash of balsamic vinegar - it was fantastic! Corinne x

Come on Nessa - 7lbs to go? You can easily do that! Do not go and ruin what you have achieved so far - you're so close to the finishing line!!! I tend to get the munchies when I'm due on so that prob didn't help - next time you want to eat just remember how much you want to be a size 12, you...

Good old tap water for me! We have a water machine at work but it's too cold for my delicate little stomach :D so I have tap topped up with a bit of boiling so it's almost warm Corinne x

Yes, after being absolutely staaaaarving all week, having no energy and only losing 2lbs this week, I have made the decision to start gradually moving up the plans to complete my weight loss journey. It feels like my body is telling me "right that's it, enough now" lol, especially as I've now...

Have you noticed if you don't rinse your blender jug straight away the left over shake sets to the hardest substance known to man? I share your pain :D Corinne x

I've read that CD can send your cycle haywire - personally I didn't have periods for 6 years and since CD they've been as regular as clockwork so yes you could say they've changed my cycle! Corinne x

Try to avoid carbs as much as possible, dishes like chicken and salad, or fish and veg (minus the chips!) are going to be your best bet. The less carbs you eat, the quicker you will get back into ketosis when you start CD again. Just make sure you don't enjoy eating so much that you fall off...

Excellent well done!!! Corinne x

Good luck Daisy & ECM!!! The first couple of days are undoubtedly the hardest - once you're through them it'll be plain sailing, straight to goal! Just keep drinking that water, and coming on here for support x Corinne x

My mum sounds like your mum's long lost twin lol I have to say though, her attitude has changed now I'm obviously losing weight, now it's all compliments mixed in with the odd "hmmm don't lose any more though or you'll look gaunt"...I really can't win! When I told her I wanted to be a size...

I'm filling in my application to become a CDC (yippee). Obviously I'm going to go through the whole thing with my CDC, but I just wanted to know: 1) From sending in your form, roughly how long did it take until you were officially a CDC? 2) Then, how long did it take for you to get your...

Good luck all of you! Now stop messing about and just get on with it!!!!! :D Corinne x

I started at 17 stone and I'm 5'5 x

Hi Hayley If you look at my weekly losses below, you can see I average out to around 4lbs a week - I've lost 5stone 2lbs in 16 weeks so if you stick to it there's a good chance you could be in the 13s by the time you go on holiday x Just remember your target every time you feel tempted...

Hi Ellie, welcome and congratulations for making the decision to start CD. You seem to have thought it over, I'm sure with your attitude you'll have no problems and will be at goal before you know it x Corinne x

Right Cora, draw a line under it and start again tomorrow! The more you drink the faster you'll be back in ketosis. Next time you feel tempted, remember how upset and down you're feeling - ask yourself what do you want more? The food or to be slim? If you stick to it you'll be at goal...

Come on Leah, get your head down and get on with it!!! :D Corinne x

Here's my latest "during" picture after losing 5 stone :) Corinne x

How rude! Take your business elsewhere. I was an 18-20 when I went wedding dress shopping, I was made to feel like a princess, congratulated for losing 8lbs (I'd only just started CD) and told I could try on any of the dresses. The assistant asked what size i wanted to order the dress, I...

Another vote for between 4 and 5 litres :) Corinne x

Just wanted to send you some ((((hugs)))). It does seem at first that every single tv ad is about food, and everyone around you is constantly eating. I found that very hard at first, but now although I can still sniff out food at 100 paces lol, it really doesn't bother me that much. With...

Wow that is fantastic!!! Well done you x Corinne x

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...and 2lbs to be precise :D I never in a million years thought I would get to this point - I honestly believed I would stick to it for 2 days then give up and eat a family sized bar of chocolate - but here I am, 16 weeks later, not a morsel of food has passed my lips apart from AAM weeks...

Congratulations that's fantastic news! Now you've got the perfect inspiration to stick to the diet! Corinne x

I try to space my packs out throughout the day, and on AAMW I treat my "meal" as another pack and space them all out fairly evenly. I don't know how scientific it is but my thinking is that if I space them out my metabolism will keep ticking over rather than leaping into action once a day by...

Hi Caz, It is possible to drink too much water, however I think that you would need to drink much more than you have to do any damage. 8 litres a day is an awful lot, you run the risk of flushing out all the vitamins and minerals in the packs as well as unwanted fat! Try to spread out your...

Hi MM I'm on week 16 of SSing and have been feeling hungry over the past week or so :confused: and I didn't have a very good loss last week. I've also just started going to the gym - nothing too strenuous, but I wondered if that was why, or if it's just my body saying enough's enough...

Well done, 6lbs is great x A lot of it depends on how much you have to lose - people with a lot of weight to lose tend to have bigger losses to start with x Corinne x

That's just wrong lol :p I'm going to move up to 790 in a couple of weeks - I can't wait! Corinne x

I always get dry skin when the weather's cold and dry - my legs are particularly itchy and flaky - very attractive I know! I find covering myself with baby oil when I get out the shower helps. Hope it gets better soon x Corinne x

I'm on week 16 of SSing, and for the last week I've been staaaarving :( I've not done anything differently, I'm still drinking the same amount of water (4l +), but I'm so hungry! Last week I didn't have a very good loss compared to my usual standards lol - I don't know if that has anything to...

Good luck to you all! It really is the best diet in the world! Keep coming on here for support and let us know how you get on x Corinne x

I've just had a week like this, on the last day I lost 2lbs, which admittedly isn't as much as usual, but had I have thought sod it, I'll eat something, I wouldn't have lost anything, or even worse, put weight on. Stick to it, your body will catch up sooner or later x Corinne x

I love to see my weight loss every morning - some days it stays the same, mostly it goes down, even if just by half a pound, but it has never ever gone up! I don't take the weight as my official weight because I know it changes throughout the day and I get officially weighed in the evening, but...

I'm aiming to be a comfortable size 12 - I'm currently in 14s and have just over 2 stone to go to my target of 10 stone - ideally I'd love to be 9 stone something but don't want to be too skinny! OMG that sounds so odd - worrying about being skinny lol Corinne x

I want to lose around another stone on SS, then start working up through the plans. I'd just like to know for those of you on 1000/1200, roughly how much do you lose each week? Thank you! Corinne x

I'm on my 3rd AAMW and to be honest I'd rather not bother - I tend to stick to cottage cheese and cucumber or the odd bit of chicken and lettuce, I find it hard to fit in my 3 shakes and my "meal" lol. It certainly doesn't make me want to eat anything else, mind you if it was bread then that's...

It really is a great feeling isn't it, I'm very lucky in that I get loads of compliments at work lol, especially the next door office that I only visit once a week - I even got called teeny-tiny the other day - although it's far from true it made me very happy! Corinne x

I can't wait for all the summer clothes to come into the shops! Last year I hardly had any clothes because I couldn't find anything in my size and plus size clothes are so much more expensive! This year I intend to have primark £1.50 vests in every colour they come in lol Corinne x

Me! I hadn't had a period for years before starting CD, they are now coming monthly like they should, I'm doing it for the same reasons ie to get pregnant, and I feel much more confident that my fertility is sorting itself out...fingers crossed for us all! Corinne x

Hi Marie, I started off by trying every flavour of shake/soup - I personally hated the soups, but enjoyed most of the shakes. I now live on 4 different flavours - chocolate, choc mint and vanilla (made hot with a spoonful of coffee - yum!) and the ready made banana tetra packs which are great...

Hi Sarah, I'm sure I've read that your CDC should be able to supply you with any of the flavours. You're buying the packs, it's your choice what you have! I'm sure as long as you let your CDC know which you would like to try he/she will get them in for you x Corinne x

I had a dodgy tummy at the start of my second week, I felt dreadful and thought I was dying lol, but it wore off after a couple of days and I've been fine since. Hope you're feeling better soon x Corinne x

Wow fantastic! Well done x Corinne x

Thanks Empy, I feel better than I have for years! I also have PCOS, I tried to lose weight on several diets before, as I'm sure you know it can make weight loss very difficult. My symptoms have improved dramatically since I started CD. Before the diet, I didn't have periods for 5 years, they...

That must be sooo disheartening, I know the only reason I've stuck to it is because I see the results each week :( Thinking rationally though, on so few calories each day it's impossible not to lose weight, maybe your body is just adjusting to the shock? Are you having all your packs each...

Wow that's a fantastic start, well done!!!! Corinne x

Yes I would bet it will have knocked you out of ketosis :( Don't beat yourself up about it though, draw a line underneath it and start again tomorrow. Drinking lots of water will help too. Whenever you get tempted to eat, just think, what do you want more? Those chips/pizza/biscuits that...

TBH most of the negative things and reviews I've read about CD are from people who've tried it and given up, or gone straight back to eating how they were before and piled weight back on - could be a bit of sour grapes maybe ;) The fact is I've lost a huge amount of weight that I never would...

Hmmm it's only 2 1/2 weeks to go, so you'd need to lose about 7/8 pounds on average each week which to be honest is probably not going to happen, especially as you haven't got a lot to lose in the first place...but I don't want to sound too negative, you never know! Good luck x Corinne x

Fantastic, well done you x Corinne x

It could be the weather - I'd love to hibernate! - or you maybe need to drink more water? I always feel tired and sluggish if I've not drank enough Corinne x

Yes that's exactly what I'm doing, I don't want to run the risk of not realising I'm pregnant while on SS, I want to be eating healthily to give me and the baby everything we need. By getting to your ideal weight before TTC you are giving yourself the best chance of conceiving and having a...

No No Noooo I didn't actually do 2 hours at the gym - do you think I'm mad???? :D I probably only did 20 mins lol, I've been sat for 2 hours since I got back, and just tried to get up and couldn't! 2 hours at the gym...now that thought makes me feel very very ill :eek:

Well actually that's maybe a little exaggeration...:D I've joined the gym at work in an attempt to tone up and hopefully avoid too much loose skin. Tonight I had my induction, I explained all about CD etc and so have got a programme that mainly involves toning, and gentle walking etc. I...

Haha I've just spat water all over my computer reading that :D:eek: Please try not to feel miserable by what's in the past - look to the future - a future of being slim and happy - it can and will be yours - never again will you be referred to as a grand big loose girl again lol Corinne x

Yes there is definitely a huge difference, well done! Corinne x

Wow Sarah your losses always amaze me, you are doing fantastically well! Corinne x

I agree that it's jealousy - and fear of change. They are used to you being the '"fat friend" and probably can't deal with the fact that you've taken control and actually done something about it. I've got 2 1/2 - 3 stone to lose, I'm now a size 14 (yippee!) and my mum said the classic line...

Good luck with your weigh in! There's no point worrying about it, wait and see what the scales say - I'm sure you'll be pleased x I often find that it appears I've only lost a couple of pounds, until weigh in day when I magically drop another pound or two. Let us know how you get on ! Corinne x

Hi Wiggly, good luck for tomorrow! Re drinking the water, I find it helpful to have a 1 litre bottle next to me all the time which I drink from throughout the day - room temperature is best - it seems easier than gulping down a glass at a time. Drinking water definitely makes a huge difference...

Oh wow congratulations x x x Corinne x

Great post! Well first of all I will look fabulous in my wedding dress, and as I'm getting married in Mexico I'll enjoy shopping for holiday clothes rather than buying what fits me. I'll enjoy walking rather than having to stop after 10 minutes I'll go swimming more often, and not feel...

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Good luck! You can do it this time, you know you can! Corinne x

Hi East Star! Well done so far - the first few days are def the hardest - once you get to a week it'll be plain sailing, just don't give in to temptations and before you know it you'll be at goal! Keep popping on here for motivation - it's whats got me through so far x Corinne x

I agree with everyone else - you look so much younger! You have done fantastically well, well done!!! Corinne x

Having not had TOTM for 3 years until I started CD, I'd forgotten all the lovely PMT symptoms - I suffer really badly from water retention, I'm sure I carry at least a stone in water in each (very painful) boob :D, I've also heard that you should drink more water to combat it, but not sure about...

I've just joined the gym at work (after being harassed every time I went in lol) - I've got my induction on Tuesday and have today kitted myself out (Primark's finest jogging bottoms & t shirt :D) and dare I say it, I'm actually looking forward to it! Be gone bingo wings, hello washboard...

I try and drink 1/2 a pint regularly during the day, although sometimes i do drink a pint in one depending on how thirsty I feel...I defininately find it easier to drink room temperature water rather than freezing cold - it seems less of a shock lol Corinne x

I'm on week 14 and haven't eaten anything (except for AAM weeks). I hate the idea of "cheating" - the only person you're cheating is yourself - the more you stick to CD the faster you will lose weight and be able to eat again. Corinne x

It sounds like you should be ok, but please don't fall into the habit of eating the odd snack here and there - one thing can lead to another and turn into a full on binge! Usually once you are in ketosis the hunger will lessen considerably, I find when I get the odd rumble if i drink some...

Hi Piglet, I agree entirely about the soups, I had them in my first week and haven't touched them since! Bleurgh... I'm sure your CDC would swap them for you, you could maybe even post them if you don't live nearby? Hope you get it sorted out. Corinne x

Hi Kayjay, hope today has gone well for you, congratulations on deciding to do CD - it really is fantastic. Once you're past the first few days it will become a habit and before you know it you'll be at goal. Let us know how you get on x Corinne x

Yep I agree with taking it day by day - I had one day last week when I could have quite easily eaten the contents of my kitchen lol - I managed to resist, and woke up the next day feeling fine again and full of motivation...I know if I had have given in to temptation that would have been the...

I thought I was shrinking (in height!) as all my clothes seemed to be so much longer lol..it's costing me a fortune in new clothes as like you say, what is too small one week will be way too big 3 weeks later - not that I'm complaining really:D Corinne x

Aw thanks so much everyone x I'm happy to report that I ignored the evil urges - there is NO WAY I'm going to ruin my success, I'm the lowest weight I've been for years :) Sarah the M&S ad does it for me too - it starts off with fab looking fishcakes and then that pudding looks to die for...

Hi Jayne I've just posted the same thing lol, it must be the weather! Please don't give in, even though I really really fancy some food I know I'd only regret it, just remember how much you want to lose weight, is it really worth messing it up just for a bit of food? Try sipping some water...

Thanks Georgie x I hope I can do as well as you, you look fab x

Ok, that's a lie, but I really really fancy something nice to eat!!! I'm on week 13 of CD and so far haven't really missed food but for some reason this week has been really hard and I'm craving food - I think it's more the texture than the actual taste, I just really fancy something nice to...

Wow that's fantastic, well done!!! Corinne x

Good luck Rachel, let us know the good results! Corinne x

I agree with everyone else, I can't wait to read more posts from you as you have fantastic success on CD - I'm sure with your attitude you'll do fantastically well x Corinne x

Ha ha ha sorry :D it's just that I'm sat here sweating (nice image hey?) after doing my Davina dvd - believe me I'm certainly not cold right now!

MONDAY Lily - 5lbs TUESDAY Akersv - 7.5lbs SoonToBeGorgeous - 3lbs Dutch - 4lbs Lisa - 2lbs FitandTrim - 6lbs Joh117 - 9lbs Blue_grapefruit - 2lbs WEDNESDAY Spooky - 5lbs Myrtlemoo - 5lbs Corinne_j - 3lbs THURSDAY fiona78 - 7.2lbs dawnyblue - 2lbs FRIDAY Ava - 1lb SATURDAY SUNDAY...

How about doing some exercise? That'll warm you up... :D

Ok this is really rubbish but it made me laugh... What do you call a chicken in a shell suit? . . . . An egg!

I agree with what others have said, it's jealousy and fear that you'll succeed and they won't! Just wait til the weight starts dropping off and the compliments start, I had several people telling me it was dangerous, wouldn't work etc and now they're the ones that are telling me I look amazing...

TELL THEM, not plead with them to order a smaller size - who is paying a huge amount for the dress, you or them? You are the customer so they order what you tell them! I was up for a fight when I ordered my dress but the girl in the shop was quite happy to order a smaller size, I must have...

Hi Petal, Ok, at the risk of sounding harsh, no diet is going to ever work unless you stick to it! Yes you can eat on WW, but as you say if you gradually eat more and more you won't lose weight, exactly the same if you eat on CD! Yes CD is hard work, but you get results quickly, as opposed...

Hi, welcome to Minimins, and congratulations on your wedding! I'm getting married in May, I ordered my dress in November when I was a size 20-22 - I have ordered a 14 as I refuse to be fat on my wedding day! I'm currently a 14-16 and hope to lose another 3 stone before the wedding so I'm...

That is an unbelievable loss in such a short time, well done!!! Hurry up with those pics!! Corinne x

My new years resolution is to have a hobby - I'm soooo sick of watching tv every night - so me and OH are going to try Ceroc on Thursday - it sounds like it might be a similar thing? Argentine Tango sounds a little scary... Corinne x

Hi Jayne, I found day 2 to be my worst day, I felt sick and headachey and wondered how I'd get through several weeks of CD, but I stuck with it and woke up on day 3 full of energy and feeling great - stick at it, drink lots of water which will make you feel better and less hungry. The...

Thanks for your help everyone! I love Monsoon clothes - v pricey though! I'd never thought of Wallis but have been having a browse on their web site this morning and have seen some nice stuff, and I feel a trip to River Island coming on... This weight loss business is very expensive isn't it...

Ok, so I've dropped a couple of dress sizes and have been having a whale of a time in the sales (and spent a small fortune!) What I am scared of though is dressing too much like a teenager, as I have spent so long buying clothes just because they fit, rather than because I liked them. So my...

Hi Laura, not got much to add to what's already been said, def drink as much water as you can and come on here regularly, it's a fantastic place to get support. Good luck, let us know how you get on! Corinne x

I think you look fantastic, the dress is great! Although it doesn't nip in your tiny waist, you can see that you have a lovely figure underneath! Corinne x

Wow what a difference you look gorgeous - and your dress is soooo lovely! You'll be needing it taking in by the time you get married! Corinne x

Hi Tansy, well done on getting through day 3 - for me the first 3 days were by far the hardest, after that it has been (almost) plain sailing! I personally now do not crave food - I can quite happily cook for my family and walk past food shops in town without feeling tempted - I guess I'm so...

Wow you slinky thing you! You look fantastic!!!! Corinne x

Hi Clara, welcome to minimins x I did a lot of research before starting Cambridge, I found far more positive feedback than negative, believe me I was one of the people who said "it's just a crash diet, it won't work". I've now lost almost 4 stone and have never felt healthier. I certainly...

Well done Ronnie - once you get past day 3 you'll be fine, and after a week or so it just becomes a habit to not eat! Try filling a big bottle of water and having small drinks out of it throughout the day rather than trying to down a full glass at a time - you might find that easier. I found...

Welcome back Rade, glad you're feeling so up for it! I was on AAM over Christmas so had a slice of turkey and 3 sprouts for my dinner lol, oh and a slice of cucumber for my starter :D It worked though - I lost 9lbs over the last 2 weeks so I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself :) Corinne x

Good luck Rachel and Lozzer! Deffo drink loads of water - you might find it hard at first although CD makes you thirsty, I drink at least 4l a day now. Another bit of advice, daft as it sounds, is don't eat! Not even a morsel, I know if I had a mouthful of something it would be the start of...

Wow you look gorgeous x Very inspirational, well done you x Corinne x

I don't tend to notice a bad taste during the day, it wore off after a week or so on CD, although I do wake up with death breath and a carpet mouth lol Corinne x

I would try to stick to 790 type meals, try to avoid carbs completely, and drink loads of water! Good luck x Corinne x

Yes we need to see photos! Well done you've done fantastically well x Corinne x

I'm now on my 11th week on CD, I've lost approx 3 1/2 stone so I'm about half way to my goal weight. The skirt in my pics now won't stay up, where as it was tight when I began CD. The last picture shows me now wearing clothes that actually fit lol! Corinne x

Wow Ava that's fantastic, your loss is amazing, well done! You do need to get some pictures uploaded, I bet you look a completely different person now :) Corinne x

1. Get to my target weight and stay there! 2. Be more organised (or organised at all lol) 3. Spend less time on the internet lol

Hi Barbie! CD is fantastic - you'll have lost your 5 stone by summer if you stick at it x As far as sleeping, I used to have problems getting off to sleep and then waking up loads during the night. Since starting the diet I have more energy but come about 10.30pm I get really tired, as soon...

I've basically put my social life on hold while doing CD as I personally couldn't bare to sit sipping my water while everyone else stuffed their faces lol. Although it's not ideal it's not forever, the sooner I get to my goal the sooner I can enjoy going out again, only this time wearing...

*Polishing my halo :D* I've been really good! Christmas day fell in my AAM week so for my starter I had a slice of cucumber (yes just the one lol) followed by a main course of a slice of turkey, 3 sprouts and a teeny bit of cauliflower...the roast potatoes were calling to me but I ignored...

Hi Pumpkin! I cook for my family quite happily, I bake regularly and really enjoy it, even though I know I'm not going to eat any of it! Once you get into the diet it becomes a habit not to eat. I've lost over 3 stone so far and have had no problems (apart from the death breath lol) - if you...

Excellent well done, you look absolutely brilliant! Corinne x

My house is stuffed with gorgeous food and drink, I've spent most of today baking mince pies, fudge, biscuits, peppermint creams...not to mention the gingerbread house covered in sweets lol, and I can honestly say I'm not tempted to eat at all. The compliments I've had about my weight loss make...

NONONONONONO!!! Do not eat! On week 6 I felt starving for about 2 days, it's really hard but don't give in, drink lots of water...once you start nibbling it'll be the start of a slippery slope. Stick at it, you're doing brilliantly x

Well, 3 stone and 3lbs to be precise! :D Not only that but I'm officially 13 stone something, I can't remember the last time I was under 14 stone! Never in a billion years did I imagine I'd come this far, for everyone planning to start/restart CD in the new year it just shows what can be...

Wow you go girl! Well done that's fantastic!!!! Corinne x

I've scratched my face twice today cos of my diamond twizzling round underneath my finger lol. Only a few weeks ago I couldn't get my ring off, now it keeps sliding up to my knuckle

Don't let it start to slip though - stick at it til your next weigh in, I'm sure like everyone else says its just water x

There's always talk about the "real reasons" people put on weight, deep seated emotional issues etc, but my reason was simply that I'm greedy! I love tasty food, and having settled into domestic bliss thought nothing of eating 3 chocolate bars a night, having takeaways, etc, just generally being...

Happy birthday Lily! Well done for staying so strong, it's nice feeling smug while your colleagues stuff their faces lol, I've been doing that a lot this week :D Just think how slim and gorgeous you'll be on your next birthday :) Corinne x

Hi, I'm also hoping for another baby after I've lost my weight, I have PCOS and haven't had periods for about 8 years, however since starting CD I've had 2 so I'm almost becoming regular lol! I get married in May so this time next year hope to be pregnant! Corinne x

Hi Lynsey x I also want to lose 7 stone, as you can see I've been SSing for 8 weeks and have already lost nearly 3 stone. I usually have zero willpower, yet I have stuck to it 100% and not really felt tempted - I guess I want to be slim more than I want to eat. This diet WILL work but you...

When I first started CD I loved seeing how much people had lost, it really inspired me to give it a go. I can't believe I'm now one of the people who has lost a fair bit of weight, I love the idea that maybe I can inspire a newbie too! Corinne x

I've had a couple of week where I thought I wouldn't lose anything, one week I did only lose 2lbs but it's still a loss, this week I've lost 6lbs so it all averages out, you had a fantastic first week, don't be too disheartened and throw in the towel, stick at it and it will work I promise x...

Wow you do look fantastic x And your arms and legs are not fat! Love the pink dress x

Yay go Rade!!!! I'm 1lb off my 3 stone Christmas target :) Don't go mad over Christmas though and undo all your good work - I expect to see you back on here on Jan 2nd at the very latest!!! Corinne x

Excellent, well done you! Stick at it x

Lol :D Well I'm home now, and I'm pleased to say not one morsel of turkey sandwich passed my lips (even if they were made of crusty ciabatta bread with stuffing, mmmmmmmm) so Polishrose you now have no excuse to eat either ;) For someone who has NO willpower I'm doing pretty well on this...

Oh no poor you (you fool lol) That's exactly the sort of thing I'd do, in fact I'm surprised it's not happened yet... Hope your poor fingers are ok x

A huge plate of hot turkey and cranberry sandwiches have just been brought into my office and are sat right in front of me smelling luuuuuuuurvely...Just remind me why I don't want to eat one (or twelve :D)

I'm getting married next May, there is no way I'm gonna be embarrassed of my wedding pics, I'm going to look gorgeous in my dress! And since we're getting married in Mexico, I want to be able to enjoy the holiday too without having to cover up and be ashamed to walk about in my cossie. I want...

Absolutely fantastic!!!! Well done x x

Over 6 stone lost, fantastic! :party0019: I'm doing what SoonToBeGorgeous has said, just a bit of turkey and some green veg (a sprout or two lol) I'm not risking coming out of ketosis by having Christmas day off, I can't face going through the headaches etc afterwards, and I'm not sure I'd...

I felt like this on my AAM week, when I actually got weighed I'd only lost 2lbs which in all honesty I was disappointed with. I lost 3lbs the next week and 5lbs this week. Try and look at your loss over a monthly period, the bigger losses should balance out the odd disappointing week and...

Hi LP, welcome to minis! I've done the whole abusive relationship/comfort eating thing in the past but my life is a million times better, just enjoy your time on your own x There's always support on here, pop on whenever things get tough, stick to it cos this really is the best diet in the...

Yay it's a great feeling isn't it! I got my first size 16 jeans at the weekend too, admittedly there's still a bit of a muffin top issue :D but I'm not planning to wear them until Christmas - but they do fit!!! Corinne x

Hi Donna The cappuccino shakes are lovely warm, I have the vanilla shakes warm with a spoonful of coffee, its just like a vanilla latte yum! And also hot chocolate and chocolate mint. In fact I'm living off these flavours at the mo cos I can't face icy shakes when its so cold outside :p

Hi K9, may I just quote your reply to my post the other day: "Hi Corinne, I have my weigh in tomorrow and as far as I can see I have put ON a pound this week! I understand what everyone says about it all working out in the end but it is a bit disheartening isn't it? Still, we'll stick at it...

Somebody please slap me lol Since only losing 2lbs last week (yes yes I know I shouldn't be disappointed :D) I've been weighing myself daily (again, I know I shouldn't :D) and the weight doesn't seem to be coming off :mad: I've convinced myself that CD has suddenly stopped working, even...

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Thanks everyone! I'm quite surprised that I didn't just think sod it, I'll have a big mac (which is what I would normally do lol) I'm still gonna stick to it 100% and hopefully have another good week next week, and look at my losses as an average - nice as it would be to lose 5lbs every week I...

I had my WI last night and only lost 2lbs - I know that I shouldn't be disappointed but I am lol. It was my first AAM week, and I stuck to it 100% :( Today I am feeling absolutely starving, I feel light headed despite drinking loads of water (as usual), I haven't felt really hungry since I...

Thanks so much for your kind words everyone :o It is hard to see a difference in myself, I suppose its because I see myself everyday lol. Lots of people have commented that I've lost weight round my face which is always good :D I'm going to get h2b to take a photo every month so I can see...

Yep have a massive pat on the back from me!!! I often think about joining our gym, does that count?:D Well done you x

Count me in! SoonToBeGorgeous Princess Tiffers Akersv Mrs V Spooky Blue_grapefruit Dragonfly crazyjane fiona78 Corinne_j

Wow you look absolutely gorgeous, you are an inspiration x

Wow real food lol :D I can't wait!

This awful holiday pic is one of the reasons I decided to lose weight - in my head I don't look like that :( The second pic was taken at the weekend, wearing the same outfit. The skirt seems much longer, but saying that I keep tripping over my trousers so maybe I'm shrinking in height too...

Yay go Rade!!! Well done x

It's my first AAM too, and yes I'm very nervous about my WI! I've been having a spoonful of cottage cheese for my lunch at work, or a smidgen of chicken for my evening "meal" but it seems so wrong to be eating anything! Oh well, we'll find out tomorrow won't we - I'm hoping to have lost 3lbs...

Yep I've got another 5 stone (at least) to go - preferably before next May when I get married! That will take me down to 10 stone, I cannot remember ever weighing 10 stone lol - hopefully I will be a size 12!!!

Yes I am - I'm on week 5 now and am proud to say I have stuck to it 100% :) Once you have your first official weigh in and you see the results it spurs you on to continue! Good luck x Let us know how your first weigh in goes! Corinne x

I too am a serial weigher - I weigh in the morning, at night, after every wee :p however I take my weight loss from my "official" weigh in with my CDC...sometimes the scales don't seem to move for days, my weight tends to come off the last couple of days of the week, but as long as the scales...

Morning all! It is absolutely freezing in our office, the heating's broken so I'm sat here in my thick coat shivering :-( 12 days til your wedding Tara, how excited are you!!! I've got 6 months to go but I'm stupidly excited lol Mandy how on earth do you manage to work in a chippy and not...

Licorice???? BLEURGH!!!!!!!!!!! I don't care if it's red, black, pink blue and spotty, it's just wrong!!!!! Bleurgh bleurgh bleurgh! :sign0137:

I've just been looking at my holiday pics from earlier this year (always a sure fire way of depressing myself!) When h2b gets back I might be brave and get him to take a couple of pics of me now to see if I can see any difference yet, mind you if I can't tell any difference I may cry lol

That's fab Georgie...sparkly - check! Sleeves - check! Yep thats the sort of thing I'm after!

*Corinne heads to debenhams...* Wow Slushy that dress is gorgeous - I love sparkly, the sparklier the better - I WILL wear a dress like that next Christmas!

Fantastic well done! You'd have only felt rubbish if you had given in, now you can feel (rightly) smug lol Corinne x

Morning all! I'm feeling mighty proud of myself today - my family were away last night so I was in by myself all day and night, and not one mouthful of food passed my lips! Normally I would have had an indian and a bottle of wine (or 2) but the new me just sipped my water! It's become a habit...

Hi Sarah I'm on my first AAM week too, I'm having the opposite problem to you, I'm starving all the time! One spoonful of cottage cheese and 2 slices of cucumber does not a meal make lol Are you having your meal with a shake/soup? Maybe try splitting them up so you have 4 meals a day, and...

Hi Sassy and welcome! I have PCOS too - I find it extremely difficult to lose weight, however on CD I have lost 25lbs in 4 weeks, which I find unbelievable! I don't seem to need to wee quite as much - I only need to get up once per night rather than every 2 hours lol Stick to it and your...

That I do actually have some willpower! And that I don't need to be eating while watching TV at night x

Morning all! It's washing and ironing for me too today (I can hardly control my excitement :D) then I'm all alone as h2b and my daughter have gone over to his mums til tomorrow...mmm the temptation to have a takeaway - must resist! Corinne x

Wow wow wow that is fantastic!!!!! Now get some pics up!

Fantastic loss well done x I'm also on AAM this week, I'm just so unbelievably excited about my cottage cheese and cucumber lunch :D

Right Delli! You are so close to your goal, and you have done so well. You could be almost done by Christmas if you stick at it - or you could start eating now, probably spend Christmas being miserable, and most likely throw in the towel completely and ruin all the hard work you've done so far...

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Wow you can really see the difference! Well done you!

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Hi all I'm Corinne, I'm 30, I'm marrying Kevin in 6 months in Mexico (woohoo!!!) and I have a 10 year old daughter Olivia. I've been gradually putting on weight over the past few years, I have tried to lose it a few times, I lost over a stone on Slimming World early last year (when I met...

This is exactly what I'm planning to do, no potatoes or stuffing :cry:but still a dinner all the same - the way I'm thinking about it is there are plenty of Christmases ahead, and the quicker I get this diet done the quicker I can eat normal food again - one day stuffing my face may equal (at...

Hi Amz, I've been feeling down about the diet this weekend too, I know what you're saying about not being able to do anything, you can't have less snacks or smaller portions like on other diets, but like others have said you will lose weight, sadly not 1 stone a week :p but still a lot faster...

Hi Nicola, I agree with Mrs V, you need to be tough with him. He's not a baby so there is no physical need to be awake during the night. If like you say he can be controlling (what 4 year old isn't!) he'll have cottoned on to the fact that it's much nicer to be snuggled up in your bed during...

Yes it is x I tried on loads of Maggie dresses, they have fantastic corsets and the lace up backs are great - I might not be able to breathe but you can't have everything can you :D

:D When the lady in the shop asked what sort of dress i was after I said "fairy princess" lol, I specifically wanted sparkly, I discounted loads of dresses because they were too plain :D

Well there's no way I can fall off the wagon now...I've ordered my wedding dress:party0011: And not only have I ordered it, I've ordered it in a size 14 (I'm an 18 now) because I am that certain that I WILL lose weight. I'm getting married at the end of May next year, so I know it is a...