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Im sorry about your dad Jo, I hope that you get some good news soon

Morning Well day 7 for me, I had a little blip yesterday, ate 2 cheese sticks. It was protein so at least I stayed in ketosis, and Im sure I didnt go over 790 cals, its just the fat content. Well as I am doing this at home (as I have a lot of packs left from when I went off the rails after...

Hiya Well I hope I can join in. After giving up smoking (after smoking for 18 years) and going back to Australia to visit family, I have put on weight :(. So now Im on day 6 of SS, drinking my 6 litres of water... Ive had my first glass of water so far and about to start glugging more...

well I kinda really folded yesterday, I had some cheese, which I know isnt allowed, but for some reason I was really craving it. I decided that it would be better to feed the craving with a small amount, instead of not having any and binging later. So back on day one of 790 for me today, so...

Well day 3 was ok. My date took me out for dinner to chinese so I had tofu and brocolli in oyster sauce, now I know the sauce isnt allowed, but it was the safest option I could think off... so now Im near the end of day 4..woohoo

Congrats to those who are doing so well. And for those who maybe stumbled, remember today is new day, well thats what I keep telling myself. I was so good yesterday and then the date I had stood me up (insert colourful language here), its his loss though. So I came home and didnt eat, but I...

Thanks Mini I think Ive done it right

ooohhh does that mean I get a star for yesterday? If so, how do I cut and paste it into my signature, come to think about it, I dont have a signature.

How does one get a star??

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, Im so glad that I found this thread, as its you guys that are keeping me in check.

Well one day down, now on my 2nd. I was ok yesterday, drank copious amounts of water, and doing the same today. The headaches have started, but Im taking meds for that, and I was expecting it. Going on a date tonite, it will be interesting to see how he reacts to the no I really dont want...

Well Ive finally bitten the bullet and decided that I need to get back on the wagon. I can no longer use the excuse of 'oh I have that to go to (insert party/venue/etc., here) so I cant diet' or 'its my housewarming, I have to party'. Enough is enough, I dont want to be like Miss America and...

Here is today's diary, didnt exercise, fell asleep actually. Have drank nearly 3 litres of water, finding it hard to drink my usual 6 litres with all this food. I put on some trousers that where a little tight 2 days ago and they are fitting better :D Time Hunger Strength (1-10) Food/Drink...

Hiya Dizzy No unfortunately I havent been busy with Slimmer of the Year stuff, this is more personal stuff that has taken its toll on me and I have let it get to me. So now back to the drawing board for me. Are you maintaining with low GI or planning to lose with it? Leighann

Hiya Well its been a while since I posted, and life has taken a lot of bumps for me in the last few months. Because of stress and things that are going on, I have put on weight, and now I find that I can no longer do CD. But thats ok, Ive finally accepted that I cant, and have decided to...

Well Ive just been 'dumped' via text message And I feel like absolulte ****. I finally decided to really give LB a go, to really stick it out, see where it went. Today I recieved a text message saying that he does not and will not want to date me, blah blah blah. Needless to say I feel very...

Isobel, trust me, he will be waiting a lot longer than date 8 for sex, infact he will probaby be waiting a few months! Im not ready to get naked infront of someone yet!!! I still have reservations, I cant picture he and I together forever. Its been so long since dating and relationships for...

Well Ive decided to go with advice and give this guy a chance. We had a 2nd date last night, just hung around and watched tv, nothing spectacular. Part of me is still having reservations, see he is not like the typical guy I date, but I cant change myself for the better if I dont try new...

Ok, so since losing weight, Ive gotten a bit more confident and started dating again. Ive been kissing a few toads lately, well last night, I think I kissed a prince, but Im a little concerned. This is probably stupid, and just my insecurities coming out, but here goes. There is another guy...

Hi I was coming, but due to the excess I spent over the Xmas period, I just cant afford it right now, if you have another one I will definately try to go. I definately want to see the pics tho :) Leighann

Thanks guys. Well I lost 1.5 pounds this week, being good, was suppose to come off stabilisation today, but I will continute it for another week and the while Im away over xmas, I will substitute some meals for CD ones (you know, to get rid of that xmas poundage!!). Onward and downward...

Thanks Karion I will stick with 1500, I will more than likely do it for a few more weeks yet, to see if I stablise over that time. Obviously I will have a few divulges here and there (thinking work xmas dinner and xmas day). I plan to have a CD bar every day, and if need to, will replace a...

I put on weight this week, so of course I am now severly stressing, and trying to work out how to lose the 3 lbs I put on. I did go out and celebrate on Saturday, and I know the weight gain has something to do with the champagne and chocolate I had (yes I know, bad thing to do, and now I regret...

Thanks guys. I thought I must be going a little crazy, so should I eat the carbs my body is craving, or should I not? I am on the 1500 CD plan and will be moving to normal low GI eating next Thursday. I am wondering if I would be doing my body harm by not having the carbs it wants, as long as...

that after they exercise they crave carbs alot? Ive started jogging, and I find about 2 hours or so after Ive worked out, that I really crave carbs, is this normal?????? Leighann

Hi Thanks everyone. Im sure that I will have a fabulous time in KL. It was lovely to meet everyone yesterday, yes I was absolutely shell shocked (still am). It is all very surreal!!! Thank you everyone for your wishes of congrats. Leighann

Well as I sit here at 5.30 am with insomnia (go figure), and mad racing thoughts running through my head, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all. (If this post babbles, its from the lack of sleep, I swear.. not the glass of champagne I had to drink!!!) I dont know if you realise, I...

Thanks everyone, it was an absolute blurr of a day. Everyone there deserves the SotY trophy, as you are all an inspiration to me. You are all amazing and have amazing stories to tell. Maybe we could have a sticky where all the minimins could put their story on there, like the essay's we had...

I'll be there and my CDC Lyn

Nick, we can both pass out, I actually now feel physically ill... it didnt hit me until I called my CDC to see what time we are leaving in the morning... Im brickin it!!!

Thanks FFF.. Im so damn nervous Ive broken out in hives.. :( Leighann

Cool, thanks.. will have to look up train fares etc

FFF, how much is the holiday inn costing you? Im trying to figure out how to get to Portsmouth (I had to look on a map where it is, Im geographically challenged). I am guessing you can get a train from London to Portsmouth? Can anyone help me with this info? Thanks Leighann

Ooops, I guess I will be overdressed then.. oh well Leighann

I have this problem, and had to get a new bra over the weekend... ended up with a padded bra WTF!!! On the plus side, the bra makes em look perky, round/tear dropped.. and they look damn good.. just when Im naked they dont look great... but Im the only one who sees me naked, so its all good.

Hiya Can you put me down as a maybe... it will depend on the finances after the Christmas jaunt to the USA. I will need somewhere to stay, so if you can make any recommendations that are 'cheap', a b&b or something, that would be great. Thanks Leighann

My tastes have definately changed, who knew that fresh fruit and veggies could taste so damn good. I have found that when Im in a down mood and I overeat (yes I did say it) Ive made healthy choices with fruit and allbran (cleaned out the system well), where as before CD I would have crisps and...

I am desperately looking for one to join. I contacted Nexus, but the closest member lives an hour away from me, and in a place that would be hard to get to using public transport. Does anyone know of any other social networking groups in the area? Thanks Leighann

Well I contacted Nexus, and unfortunately, the closest member is about an hour away from me, so I dont know if its worth me spending the £120 to join or not.. still debating. Does anyone know of any other social networking groups in Essex??????? Oh... and I worked out today.. I actually...

In the bathroom? Its just that Im getting the train up early in the morning, and I dont want to be painting the face and wearing my brand new outfit (that I feel very nice in) at 5 am, I am hoping to be able to change and paint the face in the bathroom at the conference. Will this be a bit...

Pam Are you a member? I have emailled them to find out if there are actually any members near me, I dont want to spend that money and then be in the situation that there are no groups near me. Fingers crossed that there are!!! Leighann

Thank you so much Pam, I have been searching the internet all weekend looking for groups, and all I can find is ones in London. I will definately check that site out. Leighann

Ann, patent it, but send it to me first :) I love scones, and I cant wait to be eating 'fully' again, I want to try all these things. Leighann

The bra does give a good shape.. I now have round, tear-drop shaped chest, Im quite liking it.. I walked around poking the chest out even further :D No more saggy baggies :D :D

that may be of use to you all. It an american website, but after trolling thru some of the recipe's most of them are Low GI, or could be easily made Low GI by substituting some ingredients. Thought it might be of interest. Eating Well - Eating Well Check it out and let me know what you...

Well today I went shopping... I had to by a padded bra WTF.. I have no boobs anymore... they are just saggy sacks.. and I need a padded bra... I use to have knockers that men would just oggle... now its all padding.. still in shock with that one. Anyways... no food demons today.. still feel...

Hi Thanks all for the advice. I put the Allbran in a cupboard downstairs, where its outta sight outta mind. I would go to the meet in Birmingham tomorrow, but I am shopping for an 'outfit' to wear to the conference next weekend. I guess I am at a point now, where after losing all the...

Im on the 1200 plan currently, and I was doing great, until the last few days. For all the teachers out there, Im currently going thru QTS, which is stressful... but I have some added stress in my life right now. I went to see the Headmaster today to resign my job, and he wouldnt accept my...

Can I ask, how many of you have been 'interviewed'? I am not getting interviewed, and I am concerned now. When I spoke to CD today, they said it was because some people didnt complete an 'indepth' application (where as mine was), yet I know someone who was interviewed who did complete an...

yeah sorry about the spelling mistake, it pays to proofread before you hit send!!!!

I will look, but Im wondering what else I can use if I cant find it.

so if I cant find it, what can I use in its place?

and where do I find it in the supermarket? The lemon chicken stirfry recipe for 1500 calls for mange trout, is it a fish? vegetable? mineral? Leighann

woohoo.. minimins is taking over Slimmer of the Year lol

Bricking it is not the word. Yes it is exciting, but scarey.. what am I going to wear.. good excuse to go to Lakeside me thinks :D Sparkling water with orange water flavouring.. a big 6 litre bottle, as I will be drinking like a fish from all the nerves

Congrats Libbie, I will see you there Im going to need a big.... stiff........ glass or two of WATER to get me thru the day :D

I hope Lyn is coming with me, she better be, I'll need someone to calm my nerves on the day!!! Another question, I will be on the 1500 plan, I a presumming that they will feed us at the conference, will they give us the options that are on the plan (or something like it) so that I dont go off...

Hiya Well Polly, I guess I will be seeing you at the conference, I got my letter today saying I have been shortlisted. My question is why are some people getting 'interviewed' before the conference? How many people are staying Friday and Saturday night? Do I need to get an 'outfit' for...

Good luck to everyone that gets shortlisted... I am so chuffed for ya'll.... cant wait to see who wins, cant wait to see the piccies of you all dolled up in Malaysia (I think it is) Leighann

lol, Im not an optimist I guess, but I guess I will know in a few days!! Good luck Leighann

Polly I havent heard anything, so I am guessing its a no to the shortlist for me. But congrats, you will do awesome :D Leighann

Hiya I am presuming that CD have now made up the shortlist for Slimmer of the Year.... so..... I just wanted to send out an early congrats to anyone that has made the shortlist/final for Slimmer of the Year. You all deserve to be there, you are an inspiration for all of us :D Congrats...

Thanks Sharon Unfortunately, no luck with finding a careers counsellor yet.. but still on the lookout. I just need someone who can help me decipher my skills (ie I know that I have classroom management skills, but what does that transfer over to in another profession), and then help me narrow...

Thinking of leaving teaching altogether, but have no clue what skills I have that are transferrable to other careers, or even what other career I want!!!! Anyone know of a good career counsellor that can help me assess all this and point me in the right direction of a new career? Thanks...

Hiya I know this is a personal question, but Im curious to know if anyone else who has done or is doing the 1200 plan has experienced extreme flatulence :confused: I have been on 1200 for 3 days now, and I swear I could kill a man 6 feet away with just the smell :eek: I am eating low GI...

Morning, Thanks Demon. Does that mean if you have a Tuna salad with chickpeas for lunch, you have 5 oz tuna, 1/2 can chickpeas etc. Then on the same day you will have the 175g of chicken with veggies for dinner? Going up to 1200 plan scares me a little as I know that Im not good at this...

Hiya Demon You are such an inspiration to me, you are doing so well. Im nearing the end of my 1000 plan, and will start the 1200 plan next Thursday. I have been reading your daily menu's with interest and have a few questions. What 'weights' did you use for the foods, for example, if you...

Cool thanks. Do they send a letter out if you dont get on the shortlist? Leighann

not that I think that I will be on the shortlist, but I am curious :)

Hiya Just wondering when Cambridge will contact me and let me know if Im on the shortlist for Slimmer of the Year or not. The reason I ask is that I need to arrange accommodation etc., for the conference I must attend if Im on the shortlist, and Im getting concerned that the accommodation is...

Well today was my start of the 1000 plan... and I cant figure out if Im actually hungry or my mind is playing tricks on me. But right now I want to binge on chocolate and sweets aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh

Demon Can you tell me where you get the small granary rolls from, and how much of the Baxter's soup you have (large can, small can, etc) Thanks Leighann

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Hiya The subject says it all, I need one for the 1200 and 1500 kcal programs. Anyone know where I can get one? I tried Tesco's but they dont have it in my area.. dammit!!! Thanks Leighann

Hiya Ok, so this is the email response I got from Cambridge. ' We don't have a separate list other than the suggested foods that are in the booklet that you have. Pages 30 - 35 show tables of foods together with their calorific value. You should contact your Counsellor who will sit down with...

Ok, cool, thanks demon. I remember (its been so long since I cooked potatoes) that sometimes they go brown or black over night once they are cooked.. or do I have that wrong. Who knows, I was never the Gordon Ramsay of my kitchen!!!! Leighann

Demon You are doing so great (and I plan to copy you :) ) but I was wondering if you make your salad with the new potatoes the night before, or do you make it that morning. I ask, because on Thursday I start the 1000 plan, and Im wondering if I can cook the potatoes for my salad on Thursday...

Dani You can find Demons maintenance journey on the thread named Demons 6st losers (or something like that), its a great thread and will give you an idea of what to eat. I have copied her daily diary and plan to use it as a template for when I start the 1000 plan on Thursday :) Leighann

Hiya I just emailled Cambridge to see if they have a list, I will keep you guys posted on their response. I stated in my email that there are some of us that would prefer a list as well as the recipe's, lets hope that they have a list for us :) Leighann

Demon I have been reading your diary with interest. I actually even copied your 1000 kcal plan and are going to use it for me two weeks (I hope you dont mind) that way I can know exactly what I am going to have on each day (Im a little pedantic like that!). I just want to do this...

Jazzy Hopefully someone from Cambridge will see this and realise that we all need this list so that we can make smart choices when dining out, or shopping. I still have my fingers crossed that someone has a list floating around somewhere that they can post online

Hi Lesly I have looked through the book. What I am after is something like they have listed for AAM, 790, 1000 plans, where I can choose from a list and make my own meals. The 1200 and 1500 plans have meal ideas, which is not what Im looking for, and Im hoping that someone out there has a...

Hiya Im about to go onto the 1000 kcal plan, but I have been looking through my yellow book, and I noticed that for the 1200 and 1500 kcal plans they give you meal ideas, but not actual 'choose one of the following' kinda things. I really need to know what I can have on both these plans, so...

Someone posted these a few days ago. I just tried the tuna steak.. OMG its amazing, I love 790 (only been on it for 3 days), so much food after SS for 9 months though! Leighann Meal Ideas for 790 Plan Turkey Breast Salad. I always use lots of spices to kick it up a notch. I have cucumber...

cool thanks... means I can have 2 more fl oz's than listed on my jug... woohoo, a cup of milk coffee here I come

Hiya Just realised that I can now have milk:D on 790. Was just wondering how much 1/2 pint is in fl ounces. I have USA measuring jug, and I think it is different in the UK!!! Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Leighann

Ok, I have the yellow book, but I cant find that written anywhere. Am I going blind? or just braindead? Leighann

Whats the amount of a Tuna Steak you can have? Leighann

Morning I dont start the 1000 program until 2 weeks time, but Im trying to plan ahead and was just wondering what museli you can have. I looked in Tesco's, but there are so many, that I dont know which is the best one. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated!!! Thanks Leighann

Hiya My CDC is encouraging me to apply for Slimmer of the Year. I am interested, but Im wonder just how much media you have to do, they types of media you do, and what else is expected if you win. The reason I ask, is that being a teacher, I dont need every student knowing how I lost weight...

Day 8 Woohoo Ive done a week. One more week of AAM then onto 790. I honestly thought that this week I would not have lost a thing, considering I didnt do any exercise due to house hunting and other things that unfortunately got in the way. But low and behold, I lost 2 lbs this week, Im...

Day 6 of stabilization AAM Day 6 already, damn how time flies. Really enjoying the food again, although I do get full quick, which is probably a good thing. No more water troubles, back to my regular 6 litres a day. I find now, I actually look forward to dinner, so that I can chew...

Day 5 of AAM Well I cant believe Ive been eating for 5 days now. It will be interesting to see if I lose any weight this week. I am so busy with work, and house hunting, that finding time to workout this week is just about impossible Chicken, brocolli in veggie soup tonite, but I put a bit...

Day 4 of stabilization Well its day 4, and Im really enjoying having food again. I was really scared about introducing food, but now I look forward to my chicken and brocolli in my soup. I like the feeling of chewing again. Trying not to drink 8 litres of water today. I peed for England...

Thanks guys. Mini, I didnt add any salt to my food, I just cut up the chicken, and the brocolli, weighed it and then cooked it, no added salt!!! Im just more thirsty on AAM for some reason... hmmmmm maybe someone else can tell me whats going on out there. Yesterday I drank 8 litres of water...

Day 3 of stablization Thanks guys for all your support and compliments, you have me blushing. Well I just had my chicken and brocolli in the mushroom soup, quite yummy. My teeth dont hurt as much this time, which is a good thing. Im finding that Im drinking more than my usual 5-6 litres of...

and some more pics. Looking at these pics now, I actually see the weight loss, funny how my self perception stills see's me as the obese ugly unconfident woman. This has been one hell of a journey for me. Now the mind games begin (cos Im eating a little food on AAM) but I know that I have the...

Hiya Thought I would be brave and put up some pics. I hated having my pic taken before this crazy ass diet, so the first few are taken a few weeks in. Now, I quite like having pics taken (can tell by the grin on my face!!) I started the first step to stabilization yesterday. Right now Im...

Dawn I still have 24 lbs to lose, but I have decided to go into stabilization (my bmi is 25 now) and then lose the 24lbs thru a low GI diet and exercise. I have lost 11 st with SS, so I know I can do this. I want to 'train' myself to eat healthy before I get to goal, so that at goal it will be...

I am thrilled, thank you everyone for your replies. I plan to add every day on this thread my stablization progress, and hopefully someone will read and see the pics and get the confidence and hope they need to work thru this diet. It truly has changed my life. What has changed. My face...

My friend... the ugly fat girl I never want to be again :D What I have found hard it to actually see the new me, in my mind Im still that other person. Funny how the mind is slow, way behind, the physical side. My determination, I dont know where that came from, I guess from wanting to be...

and some more pics. Looking at these pics now, I actually see the weight loss, funny how my self perception stills see's me as the obese ugly unconfident woman. This has been one hell of a journey for me. Now the mind games begin (cos Im eating a little food on AAM) but I know that I have...

Hiya Thought I would be brave and put up some pics. I hated having my pic taken before this crazy ass diet, so the first few are taken a few weeks in. Now, I quite like having pics taken (can tell by the grin on my face!!) I started the first step to stabilization yesterday. Right now Im...

Did anyone else find that. Ive been doing SS since Jan, and I had my first AAM tonight, and now my teeth hurt!!! help! Leighann

I have a BMI of 25, Im normal (the only thing about me that is!!!) I checked on the CD website, and the weights they have for the foods you can have on AAM are different to the yellow book (ie book says 2oz of chicken, website says 3oz) Which do I follow? Leighann

Hiya I plan to follow low GI once I start eating again (start stabilization on Thursday :D ). I found this website (its an Aussie website) that has meal plans etc. Some of the things on it I question whether you could have on a low GI diet, but it does give some great ideas, so I thought Id...

Hiya I start stabilization on Thursday, and Im wondering if I can add my chicken and brocolli to the soups I have? Thanks Leighann

Hi Demon and Debz Thanks for your replies. I think its suppose to be raw weight, but Im not too sure. I am also looking into using quorn, do you know if its the chicken style pieces or the quorn vegetarian mince that I can use? Im hoping a CDC will answer my questions soon, as I really...

Congratulations Russian I bet you are just buzzing. Onwards and downwards :D You will be at goal in no time at all. Leighann

Hiya Well after talking to my CDC tonight, I am doing two more weeks of SS, then I should be down to a BMI of 25, and onto stabilization for me. I have lost more than I currently weigh, which has my extremely chuffed :D , but Im still nervous!!! My questions are... what herbs/spices/sauces...

Hiya Russian I was wondering how the AAM was going? Congrats on the Uni, I remember my first week, it has definately brought back some memories! Im sure you'll love it. I talk to my CDC tomorrow about what I should do, it will be interesting to hear her views! I'll let ya know. Leighann

Hiya Russian I just read your posts on the WEMITT forum, and I wanted to let you know Im in the same boat as you, Ive lost nearly 150 lbs, and now that Im only 35 lbs away from goal my weight loss has slowed down to 1-2lbs a week. Im seriously considering doing the AAM week (after I talk to...

Hiya I think that I will think seriously long and hard about this, and talk about it with my CDC, I just have those fat girl fears I guess!!! If anyone can give me their story on how much weight they lost through maintenance, Id greatly appreciate it. Leighann

Morning Thanks for your replies. If I go on AAM, then up the steps of maintenace around BMI of 25, how much weight can I loose through this period? Im worried that if I do the maintenance that I wont get down to a BMI of 20-21. Ive been on CD since Jan 11, and Ive lost 10st 5 pds so far and...

Hiya I currently have a BMI of 27, Im wondering if I should start maintenance when I hit 25. Ideally I would love to get to a BMI of 20-21, but I am so at the stage now that I just want to start eating, and losing weight that way. The thing is, Im worried that I wont lose the weight that way...