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  1. M

    just testing the waters

    Well a week and a day and all is going well tried loads of the flavours some were horrid not sure how they sell them but some like the fudge bar were lovely .My psyllium husks have arrived so all in all a good week 1 and here is to a great week 2 x
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    just testing the waters

    Thanks mini hopefully will manage it will only be 1 day and some of that I will be asleep so some atkins ones will be fine .
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    just testing the waters

    I have got myself back on vlcd but not settled on a brand have had one order from * which was good but there is more choice from SML and have now ordered a sample from them does anyone know how long they will take to arrive ordered on thursday night but not heard anything from them so bit...
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    Recipes for foodpack, Muffin,crisps,fudge cake!

    psyillium husks (not the powder )anyone .Where can I get them and are they allowed on CD still or are they taboo now tia x
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    Schwartz Shotz

    Hi what are the syns of flavour shots chinese sweet & sour only just starting sw and cant get online help for couple of days thanks
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    Just managed Day 3 on ss

    keep at it it is all worth it xx
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    back for another attempt

    sounds like your heads in right place .u know u can do this so welcome back xx
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    Terrible headache

    Hi been constipated is one of the draw backs to this kind of diet (I did CD ).I used to mix one of my shakes with pysillium husks makes a kind of porridge .It is just a fibre so had no effect on my diet but helped to provide bulk to my diet it wont give you instant relife tho.You can take...
  9. M

    2 years and 1 day after CD

    It is possible cant believe its 2 years 1 day since i came off CD still doing ok and even managed a wolf whistle while out in pub on Friday lol keep going everyone it is worth it xx
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    help

    Have faith hun If you are doing the diet 100% it will work by day 7 the scales will move . Other things that make a difference are different scales read different weights Have you moved the scales this also makes them read different Is it always the same time of day I weigh 7lb heavier...
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    Do you think the diet killed her ?

    They are trying to scare peeps me thinks .2 deaths in 3 years ? out of how many thousands of peeps who do vlcd they dont give you both side of the argument at all .I looked into vlcd while doing mine and there are many falsehoods out there one or two are metioned in this thread maybe we all need...
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    Low GI Foods

    Very good book GI and GL counter by Dr wynnie chan published by hamlyn it is lists of common foods and tells you GI GL saturated fats fats calories protien carbs and fibre its only small so fits in your bag it helps you balance out how much you should be eating of any food as we all...
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    Low GI Foods

    He is not wrong but itsd to do with the ammount need to work out the GI . You only need a small amount of sugar to work out the GI but would have to eat much much more that a portion of carrots to get its GI .the GL gives you a number relating to the portion size this is why there can be such a...
  14. M

    Week 8/9 WI Result...

    :happy096: well done
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    Confused

    Hi hun I did cd but it the same priciples If you do a low low carb diet for week /couple of days before you start LT also start on uping ur water aswell u may find u dont get the headache thing at all or not as bad anyway .The exercise thing listen to ur body ,I started to walk for at least 1...
  16. M

    toothpaste

    did cambridge diet but any mouthwash or toothpaste was fine .
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    Preparation for CD Sole Source

    If you cut back on ur carbs now you will find it easier and faster to get into ketosis so good idea to start now .Also start to drink more water and cut back on other drinks it helps to easy into it than suddenly to start drinking loads good luck on ur journey it worth it .
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    Hi All

    Hi welcome to minis .You will find only positive help here so keep coming back to us . As to LT and cambridge not working you will find plenty of people on here to prove them wrong . I have maintained for sometime now.You have to learn new eating habits while you are doing which ever diet you...
  19. M

    Where is everyone from?

    :flirt2: Sunny city of Ripon in N.yorks here .
  20. M

    ICE CREAM MAKER

    Hi all Ive just bought an ice cream maker and can find hundreds of recipes for high calorie ones but was hoping to make some with lower calories . I was hoping to be able to use splenda or other sweeteners but cant find a recipe also ones using elmlea cream and yoghurt based ones any sugestions xx
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    lost too much

    I think because we have lost the weight quickly our bodies take a while to catch up . I looked very drawn and many said I had gone too far.After the first 5/6month my body had settled down and I looked a lot better people said things like you look better for having put that little bit of weight...
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    *** Sparkling Sunday - hour by hour ***

    Just popped in to see how everyone is doing this very wet dark sunday and am thrilled to say u all seem to be very chipper . Buy clothes from sainsburys as they have a sale on at mo and I find I fit a size smaller jeans in there which always give me a massive boost even now .The cheap ones from...
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    New progress pics 7st down

    Fantastic pics ,just what those who are starting or just having a bad day need to see that it is all worth while .Keep posting we all need to hear about the good and the bad so we know were not on our own xxx
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    the pee sticks

    If Im remebering this right the darker the stick goes doesnt mean you are more in ketosis it means you need more water .As long as it changes even slightly into ketosis its fine .
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    loose skin!

    As someone already has said it depends on the individual .Your age ,how long you been over weight and if you have yoyo ed ,if you have always kept your skin moisturised ,genetics .Always keep in mind better to have a bit of saggy skin than all the health problems that go with been overweight and...
  26. M

    Struggling without food

    I take it you are going to swap from LL to cambridge .It is totaly do able my friend did the same thing with no problem go see your local cambridge diet counselor .Good look xxx
  27. M

    Hey!

    Hi you are doing the right thing in setting smaller goals ,I too had a large amount to lose and would never of made it but for the fact I seemed to reaching one of my goal nearly every other week .I also used to give myself little prizes for reaching some of my bigger goals ,time seemed to fly...
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    I dont want to know my weight....

    My CD had a set of scales with a removable display so if you didnt want to know what you weighed she just didnt show you .She had lots of clients who didnt want to know so im sure it will be the same with ur CD xx You need to do what ever works for you xx
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    I've Hit my 1st target!!!!

    Fantastic :talk017: Dont get disheartened by peeps not noticing they will but have to say it was around the 2 .5 stone mark before they did with me .Before you know it you will be sick of peeps saying how good you lookin (i lie i still not sick of the compliments lol). You know how well you are...
  30. M

    still apple perfectly clear...

    You have to be careful with citric acid content in these drinks they will knock you out of ketosis and or give you food cravings try a little and see how you go .I found zero coke ok and the strawb and kiwi ok but apple was not for me I also was ok chewing sugar free gum but lots of peeps arnt...
  31. M

    O/T Unusual Names For Children?

    My friend has called her son Levi they think its the best name ever I can just think of sooooo many names he is likley to be called
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    Aniversary

    Well its a mile stone again ,its my 18 aniversary of my 21st birthday today. Its also coming upto 2 years since I started CD and I thought Id let all of you know that it does work it is possible and with a little bit of work and common sense you can live a "normal life" and still maintain your...
  33. M

    I'm stopping xenical ***scary*** lol.

    Hi hun good luck on your new stage of your journey .VLCD work if you follow them ,I did cambridge for the whole of my journey .On the exersice take it easy listen to your body remember you are only taking in 500 cals ish so your not putting in the fuel required to over do it .I did more walking...
  34. M

    What to expect

    My worse day was on day 3 not impossible but it does seem to be make or break day for many . Get yourself a big list of things to do keep busy buy some pamper stuff for you bath and get an early night its only 12 hours you sleep the rest lol. I also seem to remember suffering with a headache...
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    Hii - Just one Q?

    Hi skin is different for everyone things like age and yoyo dieting have a effect so no guarentees for any of us .Saying that moisturising creams and plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated are only going to help .Also your skin will take about 6 months or so to catch up with you as you lose...
  36. M

    I can't stand anything at the mo help!!!

    Hi hun I did my whole journey on 4 of the shakes and 3 of the bars hated the soups .I used psyillium husks in the shakes or made them up with ice cubes and water as I couldnt stomach them made with just water .Frozen tetras were very nice .You can do this just find ways to make the food more to...
  37. M

    Things to do with Mullerlite!

    I also make sugar free jelly make it just little under a pint leave it till it sets then whisk in a muller yoghurt put back in fridge to set.
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    Things to do with Mullerlite!

    I make my vanilla muller into a lemon jelly/mousse . 2 lemons rind and juice 1 sachet gelitine 3 sweetener tablets or adjust to your taste 1 vanilla muller lite water dissolve the gelatine in hot water stir till completly dissolved add the sweeteners stir to make sure they dissolve add the...
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    How often is 'Normal'

    I had similar problems all the way through CD never used the CD89 stuff it seemed expensive .I had psyillium husks in my warm shakes made it into a bit of poridge /meal not to everyones taste but worth giving a second chance .You will find the reciepe on here somewhere if you do a search think I...
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    Does your other half know how much you weigh?

    I didnt tell my hubby for quiet a while but was letting him know what id lost so he maybe had an idea .I would love to shout it from the roof tops that I have lost more than half of my present body weight but like many Im too ashamed to admit how much Id let myself go.I have now told my hubby...
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    Wish me luck!

    Well done you for changing ur life hun good luck today x
  42. M

    just for laffs

    just tried link and it worked well done me lol
  43. M

    just for laffs

    not sure if this will work but lets hope so click link below NEWS DEFAULT VIRAL ST_UIP it called When The Welsh get bored with their sheep!
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    for everyone that doubted me...!

    No lectures but make sure you are taking supliments vits and minerals as you wont be getting all your body needs .Be very carful vlcd like cd ll and lt are all balanced with added vits .When you go into starvation mode your body starts to hold on to everything which is prob why you have had a...
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    new

    Hi welcome calorie counting is a good way to lose weight and if used right you should make it into a way of life rather than a diet .Some one will be along soon from other diets to help you choose the right road for you .I do think you need to go to some classes for sw or ww just to get the...
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    My Weight Story In Pictures

    Great pics hun sure looking at them all together will be a great motivation for you .I also found looking at others going through there journeys was a great help for me so keep ot up hun you can do this we will be here to help xx
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    Hello, I'm stopping lurking!

    Welcome to the site you will find it a very helpful tool over the next few days while you start the next stage of your journey lean on us and you will be able to stop practising for number 2 in no time lol
  48. M

    Things that CD could stand for

    coranary deliverance . I was on a fast track to a heart attack so cd is my life saver .
  49. M

    Stephen Fry

    Think he looks great he has lost his weight quiet fast so give it a couple of months for his body to catch up and he will look bloody fantastic .Well done him another winner see it can be done :-)
  50. M

    About 11 stone to lose. Help!

    sticky is called Graph or Spreadsheet on cambridge diet forum it is a great tool to play with lol
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    About 11 stone to lose. Help!

    Hi all dont think of it as a mountain set your selves smaller goals that are more do able in a shorter time .I lost more than I ever imagained possible by doing it in bite size chuncks .We didnt get to this size over night and so lossing it is going to take a little time .I used to reward my...
  52. M

    H.E.L.P!!!!!

    You are on the worst day keep busy stay strong it will pass soon .Look at the insperation slide to see what a difference it makes to peeps xx
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    Calories

    There is no set rule as to how much exercise you should do each day or week .As long as you account for your calories and exercise and you balance them out you should be lossing weight . You will find that if you stick to doing 100 cals worth of exercise each day you will be able to slowly build...
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    Paul Mckenna - HELP

    Not meaning to put u on a downer before u start but ,I always found a way to find excuses as to y i couldnt do a diet or how i could bend the rules .You can make this work just prepare food at home or take something to work that u can eat at ur desk like your fruit for breakfast ,get into the...
  55. M

    totally not cd related but

    wtg millie she will thrive with such a doating mum she a lucky girl
  56. M

    So Depressed - please help!

    Hi I have done this diet and found my mood swings were very much like yours are at the moment ,with me I think it was all to do with totm .My only advise is try to work through it you will swing back round to more of a up mood if things are really too much for you maybe you should look at doing...
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    Any CDC on @ the mo?

    Hi dont worry too much about the bars you said u had cut down on carbs week before u started diet so you will be in ketosis fast once there you should be fine .I had bars from week 1 and found there to be no problems try stick to 1 a day as they do seem to give most peeps a problem with wind and...
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    11 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS

    so sorry for not replying sooner lost my internet for a few days . So pleased i may have helped spurr one or two of you to keep going make me feel even more of a winner . It is all worth it I have never felt so well and full of energy .I did have major hair loss but it does grow back and i...
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    11 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS

    Thank you everyone cant believe ive made it this far . You are all doing fantastic hope you will all be where i am next year ,i dont feel like im on a diet all the time but i do watch what i eat and compensate for days i indulge . I used food focus for quiet a while after coming off cambridge...
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    11 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS

    :winner:I know its not the thing to do but Im going to show off just a little .:p I am nearing my 1 year aniversary of maintaining my weight loss and feel like shouting it from the roof tops so I am doing just that lol.:bliss::bliss::bliss: I did cambridge diet and now i kind of calorie count...
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    8 Stone to Lose - Which Diet????

    Hi there are many diets to choose from you just have to find the one that suits you . Have a look through the boards on here there has to be just about every diet going . I lost my weight on cambridge diet which gives you fast results like all vlcd .I have maintained for almost a year now .It...
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    how many cals

    Just wondered if anyone new which was best to have squity cream say small satsuma sized sqirt or emlea single cream having a special meal, trying to save calories here and there so i dont do to much damage this close to my years anniversary lol
  63. M

    happy birthday to me

    :553:hope you get a :candledinner: :candle1: have a great day :birthday: :bday:
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    Are all the soups as vile?

    Just seen new post try looking at the recipe thread tell you different things you can do to shakes and soups to make them taste better .I hated shakes made with water but made with ice cubes and water they were much better give all avenues a try befor eyou give up .It can be done be possitive...
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    Are all the soups as vile?

    I too hated all the soups ,I didnt mind as i enjoyed most of the shakes I always did different things with them. make them with 6 ice cubes and water in a blender or 8/10 ice cubes with splash of water in blender made a sorbe I also used psyillium husks to make porridge but you can get...
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    Started on CD today!!

    Welcome to minis hun you will find it a very possitive place with lots of help and bum kicking when needed xx Peeps find joining a team helps keep them on course just like going to class for ww sw ect the friendly competion is a boost for many of use . good luck on your journey xx
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    Anybody got about 11 st to lose & fancies a race?

    sure you will find plenty of peeps on the same journey soon .I just thought I post a bit of encouragement it can be done and with the help of all the peeps on here you will find it so much easier .So keep positive and share your experience with us all we love to share the good times but are here...
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    **SUNDAY** Lets taken it hour by hour.

    morning all long time since ive seen one of these threads good to see you are all in a positive frame of mind .hurry back and tell us your wiegh in results hun and hope oliver is better soon .Poor you having to work today keep up the hard work it is possible to get to goal and with a bit more...
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    am I doing it right?

    you can have all shakes or all soups or all briks or a mix of them but you should only have 1 bar a day .dont know about porridge didnt have it when i ss .also some restrictions on water flavours but didnt have that either xx
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    is it weird that I am loving this?

    I felt just the same at the start of my journey .Take some headache tablets for the withdrawl symtoms but they will soon pass .Keep busy helps keep those demons at bay . go glug more water hun you will soon slow down on the toilet runs but its a small price to pay for the gorgeous clothes you...
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    is the weight loss maintainable?

    Hi maintained for 9 months now and doing ok . You must learn to eat better and exercise more or just move more no going in car or bus when you can walk :D. As to hair loss I suffered quiet badly with this but I had a lot of weight to lose so may not be as bad for others .please remember its...
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    NEW MULLER FLAVOURS

    just had a muller light orange with drak chocolate sprinkles :)and they are fab also tried a cherry with dark chocolate sprinkles which is ok (dont like cherry yoghurt usually but this was ok ) still only 100 cals a pot so well worth a try .only found them in sainsburys so far .hope they arnt...
  73. M

    Help with meal

    Doing a valentines meal tonight (at work morrow) So got smoked salmon salad starter Need a main thought steak and veg or there is a chicken with cheese and bacon recipe somewhere but any ideas going shopping after work so can get ingredence Now the pud would like to treat us to...
  74. M

    Fish & Chips...are they the work of the devil?

    You can beat the smell spay deoderant or perfum to hide it .I lost all my weight while cooking fish and chips for few thousand peeps I know how much it can pull you but you can resist stay with us we will beat the evil food smells . This is while i watch cookery programs lol:8855:
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    FOOD FOCUS IS BACK

    :love: I just love food focus .just been on and up dated all my totals feel happier now .Been using my fitnesspal web site which is a good site but much prefer food focus. Going to find a babysitter so I can go out and celebrate lol
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    FOOD FOCUS IS BACK

    As the title says food focus is back on line . :D
  77. M

    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Happy birthday hun enjoy . Just been looking at your pics that dress is fantastic .You have one very lucky husband to be .
  78. M

    FOODFOCUS OFF LINE

    great site :D thumbs up from me too takes a few mins to get used to it but once I got the jist its easy . Still hope foodfocus comes back but this is a good second choices
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    FOODFOCUS OFF LINE

    Been trawling the web looking for a food log site nothing is as good as food focus .May have to look at paying for WLR cant go without been able to track my in take .I couldnt stop eating last night it was as if it was all free food because I didnt have to track it :eek: .Foodfocus is still not...
  80. M

    FOODFOCUS OFF LINE

    anyone know of any free food log sites .Need to work out if I done enough exercise to have pud lol :8855:
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    FOODFOCUS OFF LINE

    arrrrr its still down .What is this bandwidth thing about will it be back up anyone know x
  82. M

    omg ive lost a stone

    fantastic hun keep hold of the feeling it will keep you going on the rest of your journey xx
  83. M

    FOODFOCUS OFF LINE

    Anyone else having trouble getting on to food focus .Sent me into a bit of a panic :eek: thinking I can keep track of my intake but all right now . Have been doing this for 9 months now sure I can track one day lol :D Got my grandson today he has cough and upset tummy (had it for 6/7 weeks now...
  84. M

    Been on SS for 6 months....is it ok to move to SS+

    It sounds like you are ready to move up the plans .You still loose weight while going up them.Make sure you do each section corectly and stay on each level for the time alotted or more if you wish to keep on your journey for a while .You will be amazed at how little you need to feel satisfied
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    Help I've just eaten a whole box of mingles!!!

    Well done for admitting it and not pretending it didnt happen ,also the fact you realise you havent failed just slipped is a great sign that you are in the right place at the moment .Pick your self up dust off those crumbs and get back to the rest of the journey you just had wee break hun time...
  86. M

    CDC's scales or my own scales??

    I used both mine and CDCs scales there was always 6 lb difference in them but I did morning naked after wee:D at home and clothed after dinner at CDC so the weight loss was always the same just she always had me 6lb heavier .Id used the on the weighs you the least always best for a confidence...
  87. M

    Not fishing for compliments....

    Where to start Gorgeous baby Love the hair cut to just showing my hair dresser for when my hair grows back fully . As to 4 stone loss you can see a difference in the new hair cut pics to todays so you can deffo tell you have lost weight but you have to take it off from all over you body...
  88. M

    REALLY STRUGGLING

    I know you say you have tried making them always but try making them with ice cubes / water mix you need a good blender but it was the only way to get my CD shakes cold enough :D.I never liked the taste of lipotrim but didnt try them with ice so give it a go good luck VLCD work hun but make sure...
  89. M

    10lb lighter

    fanbloodytastic x:bliss::bliss:
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    Hi Calorie Counters

    I have a little book that fits in my handbag GI & GL counter dr wynnie chan hamlyn books £3.99 full price but try ebay .It lists loads of different foods and gives GL,GI,energy kcals,energy kj,fat,saturated fats,protien,carbs and fibre and gives the average portion for each food .Lot cheaper...
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    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Poor you sounds like a b***t of a job ,oh well keeps your mind occupied hun (calling idiot who messed up all the names under sun always helps me de stress lol) Well done for sticking to the diet ketosis is the in place to be this season :8855:
  92. M

    New series of CSI!!

    been at work fry fish and chips for half of yorkshire feels like it anyway so taping it dont give anything away without warning me not to read lol xx
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    Hi Calorie Counters

    Hi all been cc ing for about 9 months now more for maintainance than weight loss .I use food focus it is a brill site and free what more can a girl ask for . I did CD to get most of my weight off but find cc easy and as already said if I wish to give myself a treat I can good luck everyone...
  94. M

    is someone there to chat to me?

    Hi all I used to use herbs and spices in my cd packs to give extra flavour .The porridge wasnt around when I did CD so used to make my own with pysillium husks use to get them from a internet company called herbmoon .I could only have the shakes hated all soups loved choc tetras and some of the...
  95. M

    Water/Ketosis/Menthol Cigarettes

    As long as the sticks change colour even slightly you are in ketosis :D:D .The darker they are is an indacation of dehydration not been more in ketosis so pale pink is good as you are drinking plenty of water dark pink/purple you need more water xx
  96. M

    Have any of you found that excess weight has stopped your periods?

    Have to say its the other way round for me was regular as clockwork , now only had 1 in the last 9 months not complaining tho not missed them lol
  97. M

    xenical

    My friend had these tablets with good results .There are side effects if she ate to much fat but she used them as a deterent as she knew what would happen if she had any .She steadily lost 4 stone think they are like all diets it works for some and not for others think you need to give them a go...
  98. M

    Diff between LL - Cambridge and Lipotrim

    Have tried packs from all 3 LL CDand LTand found CD the better tasting in my opinion also more flavour options .LL has a councellor but some CDC have done similar training to .CD and LT are cheaper and more accesable as you dont have to wait for a group to start .On CD I could arrange my...
  99. M

    Thinking of starting CD

    CD is the best thing I ever did :D You have to be in the right mind set but once there you will find the journey quite enjoyable ish lol .I had a large amount to lose but found the time flew by and would recomend it to anyone .You need to have a good chat with your cdc about which plan you wish...
  100. M

    New Muller Light 0 Vanilla and Dark Chocolate

    The vanilla with dark choc sprinkles is yum and I dont like dark choc:eek: .How many other new flavours are there .Going to look at muller web site only saw 1 new flavour in morrisons yesterday
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    Starting tomorrow eekk!

    Hi all the first few days of ss are the hardest but very do-able ;).Once into ketosis things become much more managable and you feel full of energy:D Keep yourself busy post on here play in the arcade or find a new hobbie I knit everyone scaves :8855: and wrote a recipe book of healthy...
  102. M

    Lipotrim hair loss

    Hi hun your hair will grow back it will take a little while but it comes back just as before .xx
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    New to CD and new to dieting -Day 2

    Keep going hun nearly in ketosis things get easier from then .You will still have your moments but find ways to distract yourself pamper yourself with some nice bathroom products play in the arcade or find a new hobbie I took up knitting scarfs :eek: and made myself a cook book of all the foods...
  104. M

    Doc says no

    Hi hun maybe you should go to your doc and explain that you are not asking his permission you just need him to say you are fit and healthy . Think you can ss+ without docs permission which your cdc will explain to you and you get similar weight loss on it if you ask around on the board loads...
  105. M

    wannaloose18stone - Happy Birthday

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUN XX
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    psyllium husks

    you can use psyillium husks /powder or tablets but check that they dont have anything else in them some of the tablets do .You need the husks for using in the shakes or soups ,they are only fibre so have no calories and just pass throu your system .You need to add bit more water to the mix and...
  107. M

    Helpful Tips/Tricks on how to resist from eating??Needed!! PLS xx

    Just remembered I also took up a new hobbie I knitted everyone I know a scarf lol kept me busy and my mind off food .So find something to keep you occupied xx
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    Helpful Tips/Tricks on how to resist from eating??Needed!! PLS xx

    Hi all just thought I would add one of the tips I used when doing CD . A lot of problems peeps have with food are habit always eating at 12 oclock cause its dinner time have coffee and bikie at 2 ect well your problem was 6 oclock when hubby has tea .Prep his tea in the morning then it will just...
  109. M

    Hair Loss

    Hi I lost a lot of hair on CD but didnt go bald and it does grow back .Sorry if this is not what you want to hear but it does grow back and I would do the same diet again as I know when you have a lot of weight to lose prolonged diet on ww sw lt cd ect can have the same efect and few months of...
  110. M

    Stretch Marks

    Using creams helps many on the market some dear some cheap keep moisturised and plenty of water xx
  111. M

    In 2 minds

    When you lose weight on a vlcd your body takes time to catch up with your weight loss(up to 6 months ) .If you have had a bit to loss it could be that you look gaunt as your body is catching up ,be honest with yourself when you feel right not what size clothes you take .xx
  112. M

    SHOCK!!!

    You have to been in the right frame of mind .xx How many cals are you alowed if you are doing exercise you may not of over done the cals xx
  113. M

    How do you do it at work?

    I think you can get shakers on ebay .Dont use it as a excuse I fry fish and chips for a living find a way round it hun you will be happy with the results or look at getting some CD ready made shakes for while at work xx
  114. M

    Help

    Tablets are taken as tablets (did that make sense ) .If you want to use them in shakes or just been reading about adding them to the porridge you need the husks ,supose you could use the powder but I never liked it .Try health food shops or places that do supplments for fitness drinks and such...
  115. M

    Help

    I got my psyillium husks from ebay shop herbmoon I think they also have a internet shop to .Think you can get them from holland and barret .You can get them in tablet form or a powder I always got them as husks and made my shakes into a porridge 2 teaspoons in warm shake mix well .They have no...
  116. M

    Having trouble on 810

    I found I had to take food out of the equation to do my dieting.If it suits you better then go for it you should have all the info you need to do SS .Someone is alwsays around to give you any help you may need to get into ss xx
  117. M

    The aftermath emzski style!

    You have the right attitude hun you will reach your goal by Feb no problem x
  118. M

    Just one week of bingeing, and 4.5 lb piled back on!!

    4.5 lb is not bad hun most of that will be water and be off as soon as your back on the wagon . Get your mojo back out climb back on the LT train and hold on xx
  119. M

    Hi there! New to the forum

    Hi hun you will get lots of support on here . Keep possitive hun it can be done x
  120. M

    Party party party and more party

    Never thought I would wish xmas and ny away .Been drinking for 6 days now and getting ready for next party .I have never been invited to so many parties .Have i become a nicer person to know ? Oh well got another bottle of vodka so best dry my hair and go party . Oh and who loves this smilie...
  121. M

    Week 21 on LT - Maintenance Program - Total disaster

    Happy new year to you too Dont let this small set back stop you ,you need to follow the maintaince as you discovered and slowly get back into eating then hopefully if we have learnt our lessons we can have those treats and still keep our new figures :D You enjoy your hols and keep to plan and...
  122. M

    Happy birthday Kjs1628

    :birthday: have a great day
  123. M

    my new motivation - a photo

    Norty OH trying to lead you astray .:whip: Good for you with your determination (and not feeling well :D) you will slip into CD easily and be on the road to slimsville in no time . I also was ill and going through caffine withdrawl when I start CD so never noticed the down side of the first few...
  124. M

    Happy birthday KD

    Hope you have a great day :birthday::bestwishes:
  125. M

    Starting today!!!

    Good luck hun ,keep busy for the next couple of days post on here or play games in the arcade plenty of water and will power and before you know it 1 week will have passed and you will be full of beans and hopefully on your way to the new you:D. Look at the insperation slide show it can be done...
  126. M

    IBS and CD.. can anyone help?

    Hi hun had ibs for few years now and dont think CD made any difference .I got very constipated for a while (but so do lots of peeps on CD ) I used psyillium husks in my shakes which helped but there are a few things you can use in tablet form as well find which works best for you .Good luck on...
  127. M

    WHAT DID SANTA BRING YOU

    santa has been very good to us this year :p I got on the scales this morning as party season started 1 week ago (only 4 more parties to go before new years eve :eek:)and I weigh 10stone 7 which is 1 lb more than my lowest :D so very happy with that going to party number 4 now bottle of vodka in...
  128. M

    WHAT DID SANTA BRING YOU

    :4616:Well he's been and left me 4 :eek: bin bags full of rubbish and more empty boxes than the bin wagon can carry.That will be a famillar story for many houses but theres only 1 10 year old here :eek:. He has brought a wii and wii fit 7 games and a wii speak . I got new white gold and...
  129. M

    Sat here....

    I want to know where the quiet morrisons was ? Been uptown for last min shopping nothing urgent cards wrap for next year:D Also bougth a few last min gifts in pre xmas sales norty me hubby already had word about how much Ive bought this year :eek: Got to wrap a few pressies and clean kitchen...
  130. M

    Finished with CD...

    Why cant you count the calories hun try food focus or other calorie counting web sites it will help you sort out how many cals you need to sts and to count how many cals you are eating has a huge database of foods or you can add your own from the labels on packets .All for free or if you want...
  131. M

    Chit Chat

    Hi all lurking myself tonight ,feel bit like a peeping tom lol .I am having a hungry day so trying to keep ocupied (sorry to say even after the diet you still have those days but are better equiped to deal with them and hopefully make better choices ).4 more sleeps till xmas morning hoping for...
  132. M

    shepherd/cottage pie...

    have to say dont like any of the meat substitutes tried loads now its the texture not the flavour that is wrong . I make my shepherd/cottage pie with mashed cauli on the top find it better than spud mmmmmmm might have to do it for tea morrow now
  133. M

    How do i cope with SS at christmas??

    Hi hun how long have you been on ss ? Is it possible to do a add a meal week and have a small plate of chicken and veg (or turkey) so you can sit with the family for dinner make a frozen tetra for pud or use a mix a mousse . I did a add a meal week last year as having been on here for a while I...
  134. M

    Need nice wedding outfit please help

    Personal shopper sounds expensive but much fun will have to get a friend to come with me for that worth looking into :p do we know which shops do them
  135. M

    Need nice wedding outfit please help

    I am 12 in most shops but a 10 in some never thought to put my size down lol
  136. M

    Need nice wedding outfit please help

    Well I need your help :D My son gets married in May and I need a dress shoes and bag and maybe a head decoration fasinator thing . so all you personal shoppers out there that love looking for clothes Im 5 foot 9 no bust :eek: no curves straight up and down kinda girl.I need something...
  137. M

    Merry Christmas!!

    congratulations xx
  138. M

    Life After CD

    Hi well done you seem to be coping quite well .It does get easier as time goes by and you learn to make good choices and to compensate for those norty moments:rolleyes:.I am now 8 months down the line and finding I think less and less about food and am still maintaining ok .Not sure how xmas...
  139. M

    Psycology & old clothes.

    I think when you are ready you will sort them out and do what ever is best for you .I started off putting them in the loft and last month I sorted them out for charity bin and ebay (funds towards new clothes )just felt ready to let go and slowly getting used to the new me .Good luck hun xx
  140. M

    Pictures so far

    you look fantastic hun ,you must be so proud of yourself keep it up and try stick to it over xmas getting back on to vlcd is not easy its only 1 day you will have many more to look forward to .If you do decide to come off for xmas we will all be here for kicking your arse back into line lol
  141. M

    What happens to all the skin?

    Think maybe its a bit of a lottery ,:( If you have less to lose, have young skin that you have looked after drink plenty of water it may just sort it self out . Some one described it like a balloon and once blown up never quiet goes back to its original size ,some say if you loose on ww or sw or...
  142. M

    Jason Vale's 7lbs in 7 days diet

    is this the one where you make fruit jucies or some such, something like a vlcd that you make yourself ?If so think it is only safe for a week at a time but may have wrong one .It may be good to give you a kick start in the new year ,something I may need to get sorted myself .lol xx good luck
  143. M

    stir fry sauces

    Hi all I dont know sins :cool: but blue dragon chop seuy is lowest cals ive found .Have you tried to make your own .chicken boullion /stock soy sauce couple of table spoons and oyster sauce 2/3 table spoons cornflour to thicken I then freeze it in ice cube trays .the quantites are approx as to...
  144. M

    coffee?

    Swap over slowly I gave up coffee completly before starting CD as I couldnt drink it without sugar so I suffered badly from withdrawl .After CD I couldnt drink it with sugar lol swapped over to decaf over 3 weeks couldnt go through it again on the plus side the groggy ness most peeps get when...
  145. M

    Brussel Sprouts. can we have them on SS+?

    I had sprouts while on CD for my add a meal week and had no problem I love sprouts .Can eat them raw or cooked but they must be well cooked . My son hates sprouts but loved baby cabbages:D he is now 19 and denies he used to eat them if I told him they where baby cabbages :8855:.My dd is wiser...
  146. M

    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Hey abz you doing great keep up the good work hun . May go xmas shopping in Leeds myself morrow if dd goes to school ,she has been off a week with horrible cough :(.Anyway any good xmas pressie stocking filler type shops I should vist . This learning to eat is the hardest part of the diet if you...
  147. M

    Is anyone not on a diet but wants to be.

    This site is here to give support to all ,be it about diet or life in general .Feel free to post on any forum your help and encouragement is what you can give and maybe the experience of others may just help get you motivated :eek:you will find lots of members are not on a diet at mo (me...
  148. M

    Can anyone tell me more about CD please?

    Hi hun CD is a vlcd like the one you have already done .There are more flavours and nice choccie bars as well as porridge to choose from if you go to the CD forum there is a sticky telling you about the flavours and rrp so you will be able to get an idea on cost but when I was doing CD the price...
  149. M

    joke

    The couple were 85 years old and had been married for sixty years. Though they were far from rich, they managed to get by because they watched their pennies. Though not young, they were both in very good health, largely due to the wife's insistence on healthy foods and exercise for the last...
  150. M

    coffee?

    Hi hun I to have 10 or more coffees a day with 1 sweetener in each :eek:.Pre CD diet I was having 20 or more a day with 2 sugars in each :eek: so great improvment there then I have also gone on to decaf :D. Anyway my coffee has not hindered my diet or my maintaning it now so you should be fine x
  151. M

    Yay have maintained for one whole month!!

    Well done you are doing great xx
  152. M

    Any news from SOTY

    was there only 1 man up for soty lol .and what skye been upto .And porgeous you should of gone in for soty your new pic just says it all you look fantastic and sooooo happy .Let us know as soon as we get the winners name .
  153. M

    points in fish and chips

    They cant be as bad as you think hun just been reading a list of high cal meals and fish chips was well down the list . I work in a fish chip shop and we get a lot off ww peeps coming in on a monday night after wi and they all seem to be doing well so dont worry too much xx
  154. M

    Desperate Newcomer

    Welcome hun you will find plenty of support on here .Peeps doing all kinds of diets who can understand what you are going through .Hope your new route works for you great loss so far xx
  155. M

    What is your favourite?

    Have to say hated all of them till I started making them with ice cubes and water then it has to be vanilla .Loved this as shake or porridge style made with psyillium husks . Why do shake taste so different when made with ice its just water but hey it made my journey so much easier so maybe I...
  156. M

    how will you do CD at christmas?

    I did cd over xmas last year .I did a add a meal week for xmas so I could sit with my family and enjoy the meal.I bought my self a small plate bit bigger than a saucer had chicken and bit veg .I think it is personal choice wether to come off CD for xmas but reading the threads of others who...
  157. M

    i now understand why..........

    I have had all these coments and got quite angre about them . Now when I look back at pics of me I can see what they ment ,I looked quite gaunt not that I could see it at the time .It did make me look ill ,now a few month on I dont look ill anymore my body has caught up with the diet and I look...
  158. M

    Problem (Women only, men will get freaked out)

    Hi hun dont worry ,there is no long term problem as far as I know just enjoy the fact you can have a break from them lol I went 7 months without bliss :8855:.Did go to docs(afteer about 5/6 months) had few test just to be on safe side but as they thought just diet related and no treatment need...
  159. M

    Made the local news about display.

    If i was to pm you my address would you come do my house to plz lol Fantastic display hun and for a good cause too xx
  160. M

    My story - Rebecca Harker

    Well done on your loss hun .Enjoy the soty party hun what ever happens we are all winners xx
  161. M

    LL drinks, Psyllium Husks and Sennakot

    Hi I used psyllium husks while on CD I bought the husks rather than tabs or powder .I used to make the shakes into a warm porridge .I dont think they made any difference to my weight loss .I used to get them from herbmoon (think that what they were called ) found them on ebay first but they do...
  162. M

    Laura-Bella's fantastico food diary.

    Hi hun you seem to be doing well .You seem to be so possitive about your diet at mo ,so its a great idea to keep a diary of what you were doing now incase you start to wane a little help you back on track xxx
  163. M

    ate yesterday

    Its a blip you are only human hun stop the beating up .You need all your energy to keep yourself on the ketosis wagon .Lean on us in minis as much as you need go play in the arcade just keep busy .Once you get over today it should be back to normal hold on to the wagon hun xx
  164. M

    Lost 7lbs this week!! Now 15 stone 12lbs!!!!

    :553::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss: well done .You are doing so well hun you will be well below your next goal in no time at all .You will be a new you for the new year enjoy .
  165. M

    Hair loss

    Hi it is true that your body stops growing new hair while on vlcd for most peeps .When you start to add food it then starts to grow again so your body releases the hair it has been holding on to hence you seem to be going bald:eek:. I have been through this and let me assure you I did not go...
  166. M

    This is my first post...Hi

    Hi welcome to minis hun .You will find all the help and suport you need in here .We are all on the same journey just going by different modes of transport so wether you need a:whoopass:or :happy096: this is the place to come feel free to post on any of the forums dont just feel you need to stay...
  167. M

    O/T Own language!

    Just remembered my friends little girl calls the tv a tellyon cause peeps always say should we have the telly on lol and it what she thought it was . We also call a car a pop pop only to the kids tho lol
  168. M

    O/T Own language!

    we used to call aunty sil natty but cant remember y .And i called my best friend when i was young noo nan that was before mork and mindy days lol I have loads as well .mardy is when the kids have cut them selves or fallen .Will have to think of some more .
  169. M

    hubbys 4th week

    Well done hubby .lol
  170. M

    ding dong im back

    Welcome back hun :33:
  171. M

    Is there a catch?

    Hi hun have lost my weight on a vlcd ,I do have curries and burgers .I still use food focus to track what I eat each day but now just put it all in at end of day to check where as in the begining I was planning each day and had to stick to it .I choose my curries so they arnt creamy and add lots...
  172. M

    Hello everybody:)

    good luck with your journey hun .You know you can do it a bit of willpower for first couple of days xx Keep posting on how your doing
  173. M

    Embarrassing problem

    You say that constipation has been a problem for a while (pre lipotrim ?) Have you talked to your doctor about irritable bowel syndrom .I have suffered with this for years and there are different levels of how bad it is for some .You can get medication from docs that works quite well or seek...
  174. M

    Yes, a re-starter can do it. One week down.

    Well done .Hope you have many more reasons to celebrate on your journey keep posting we all like to hear the happy stories helps us focus on our bad day xx
  175. M

    I amaze myself

    Go girl you are doing great .It can be done ,you need to keep this feeling close there will be times you need reminding why but they dont last long and the thought of a perfect wedding day will spur you on .
  176. M

    HELP!

    Have a look on somewhere like foodfocus (many other site will do similar calculation use as rough guide )input your body measurments in profile and it will calculate approx cals you need to loss weight .Hope this helps xx
  177. M

    Younique

    this is a new diet but think its a vlcd . How you finding the flavours ? Is it a group thing or one on one keep us up todate .All the best hun Ps keep yourself busy keeps your mind off food ,play in the arcade challenge a few peeps ,hot bath or early night are all things to try .Look on the...
  178. M

    The person below me game

    I love the smell of petrol :D The person below like the smell of morrison window cleaner
  179. M

    I need major help!

    Have you tried sites like weight loss resources or nutracheck both are calorie counting site that help with lots of aspects of a diet .You can have a free trial on both see if they suit you.I use food focus to track my cals and exercise this site is free but maybe when first starting out the...
  180. M

    My Weight Loss Diary - Danny

    Good luck danny .Dairies are a great idea you can look back and see how far you have come .Also set yourself so mini goals eg get through first week loss half stone small goals so you are crossing something off your list regularly that way you just have to climb small hills not mountains .
  181. M

    How to get through the first few days, SS

    Hi the first few days are the hardest part of a vlcd ,keep water close at hand at all times it helps with any hunger pangs .The other thing is to keep busy ,play games in the arcade find peeps on here to chat to on msn .Have early night or warm bath .Take up a new hobby anything to keep you...
  182. M

    POLL? How often do you weigh yourself?

    I weigh in every time I pass my scales so that would be minimum of twice a day:eek: morning after wee and night before bed .Then I have the tidy bedroom day so that would be 3 times :eek:on that day then I have to get on before and after bath /shower :eek:and when i get dressed to see how much...
  183. M

    Guess what guess what......

    :D great stuff hun fantastic feeling init lol
  184. M

    wow i gained an inch....

    I have alway thought I was 5 ft 8 but when I started CD I found out I was 5ft 9 lol fancy getting to 37 years old and not knowing how tall I am lol. As for feet they have got thinner but still size 8 so have had to buy new as all mine were eee extra wide before .Shame your friend got rid of all...
  185. M

    wooohoooooooooooooo.....

    All this dancing and jumping around you are doing is great exercise (I know you are jumping around like a mad woman you woldnt be normal other wise lol).I went in for quite a bit of roof top shouting when I was normal everyone thought i was mad but no I was normal lol.Enjoy this feeling its...
  186. M

    Hello Again.....Good News!

    Well done hun .Where are the pics want to see x
  187. M

    Reassurance needed please - feeling a bit scared!!!

    Hi I had the same problem ,I lost lots of hair when I came off CD .I didnt go bald and it has grown back ,I feel the short time I had to live with the hair loss is worth it for the results I have achieved through CD .You are only losing what you would normaly lose over the 15 weeks you have ss...
  188. M

    I've done it!!!

    You are so in the zone hun .Keep up the great work .Cant wait to see more pics bet you are looking fab
  189. M

    help needed

    Most cdc will take spare stock back ,this is in the hope of cutting down on them been sold privatly .there are some medical conditions which are not compatiable with cd or peeps who are bellow bmi25 should not ss as your body has to have more protien (i think ) so it doesnt start to loss muscle...
  190. M

    where do you lose first????

    I lost my weight from top to bottom so face first for me .Had fat feet till near the end of my journey lol:8855:
  191. M

    ***New pics added*** Holiday Photos! Road trippen around Northern California

    Beautiful place you are very lucky . Loved the pics of the lion the first one looked like it was laughing brill .xx:8855:
  192. M

    Crime Novels

    Hi love crime novels Just finished james patterson double cross bit disapointing but an ok read .Have read all the other alex cross by james patterson novels and can recomend them I am reading my first martina cole novel faces think its called its got me hooked so hope it is as good as the...
  193. M

    As I finish cambridge.....

    You have done great .fantastic pics what a difference
  194. M

    Here we go again.....for THE last time!!

    Good luck hun you can do this ,keep your ultimate goal in sight and keep posting here this bunch are a great support .
  195. M

    Warning losing weight may lead to

    Hi all been going out a lot and doing things I never thought of doing before .We went for a night at the dogs last week 3 course meal few drinks and gambling and what a great night ,deffo will do it again .And I won £3.20 :8855: Well last night we went camel racing :D a charity night for a few...
  196. M

    Maintaining after CD.

    I read just about every diet plan in the world (i jest not ) .Most are not about changing your habits for life just till you lose weight so avoid them (or nick the recipes then ignor them:D). The book I found good was called change one thing which took you through a few weeks of changing your...
  197. M

    Should we move up the plans at bmi 25 or bmi 25 plus 1 stone.

    You can ss till bmi 25 plus 1 stone think you can ss+ for longer .x
  198. M

    psyllium husk capsules

    Hi used psyillium husks in my CD shakes I used to add 2 teaspoons to warm shake and electic mixer .I found herbmoon a good on line shop for getting them think there is a guide line for how much to take in a day of something like 4 tsp but that is for when you are eating normal food. There was a...
  199. M

    Week 1 - problems

    Hi I am i have ibs and had something similar in the first week or so it is to do with the minerals/vitimins I found mixing with extra water or drinking more with them helped it wont last for long .I soon went from this to constipation so try having fibre I used psyillium husks mixed into my...
  200. M

    Week 14 - Updated Photos

    you look fantastic hun you married :Dlol
  201. M

    Yeeeessssss!!!!

    :p well done fantastic weight loss xx
  202. M

    Need support - 10 stone to lose

    Not to far away then Im in the sunny City of Ripon .There are a few on here doing there own heathy eating plans on here so you will be able to share experiences .I lost my weight on CD but now follow my own heathy eating thing and doing ok well for 6 months anyway.Got to go back to work now got...
  203. M

    Need support - 10 stone to lose

    Well done on great weight loss .You found the right place for support .Where are you in yorkshire xx
  204. M

    hmmm thinking of....

    Make sure you get your moneys worth in this start up pack .Seems a bit steep if all you get is your booklets .Have heard of a fee before but never had to pay one myself .It may be that this cdc offers more than just packs some have other skills that my be well worth the extra money xx
  205. M

    HI ALL :) FOOD PACKS ?

    Hi hun have you looked at the recipe thread think its on the CD forum .But you can use ll packs the same way .I found making the CD packs up with 6/8 ice cubes and cold water made a difference or warm water and psyillum husks which made a porridge type food a great change and psyillium helps...
  206. M

    allowed or not im confused

    Hi I had zero coke all the way through my journey ,it helped me like others have said but only 1 a day ,I dont think it effected my weight loss but who knows maybe I would of reached goal a bit ealier . Some peeps have reported that it knocks them out of ketosis or it sets them off craving foods...
  207. M

    what to do on saturday night manchester area

    Just a thought anyone know something cheapish to do in manchester area .Not into clubbing but a nice hotel with decent entertainment would be good that has a decent restaurant in or close by may be able to splash out if we win at dogs lol .I could be persusded to go else where as long as its on...
  208. M

    what to do on saturday night manchester area

    something to do on saturday night manchester area ? thank you for your ideas and taking the time to help . We have finally decided to go to anglesey for 2 days hubbies mam and sister are there maybe over to ireland for the day .Then to manchester for retail therepy and going to the dogs for a...
  209. M

    FairyLights Diary

    Good luck sure with all the activity you will get there in no time x
  210. M

    How many trick or treaters have you had tonight?

    :eek: pmsl why the oven ?:giggle: We had loads of trick or treaters one of the very lickle ones was confused and gave me some sweets out of her bag ,I gave them back and she left lol (gave her dad some sweets for her ) Still got sweets left wot shall I do :eek::ashamed0005: never mind...
  211. M

    advice advice advice please

    As everyone says keep busy ,post on here get some msn buddies plenty on here .PLay in the arcade (middle line of blue band above ).You need to get through the first 3/4 days then you should find it easier and before you know it you will be a old hand and helping others ease there way into this...
  212. M

    Am new, And have few questions?

    Hi hun been where you are and can relate to all . I used to go for a bath when the cravings hit me hard or go to bed early .Water was a way to confuse myself into feeling full for a while and if I could get myself busy then i would forget the craving . I also started making a recipe book:eek: of...
  213. M

    what to do on saturday night manchester area

    thanks will be looking at the site wit hubby in morn .Not been away together on own ever so it quite exciting lol .
  214. M

    Joke :)

    Liked it will tell my hubby Ceri when he comes in he welsh and always appriciates a good sheep joke :p
  215. M

    what to do on saturday night manchester area

    Right girls and boys need help . got 3 days with hubby no kids next week We have use of a car and would like to do something different ,so wed to fri (sat morn possibly )5th to 7 th november live in north yorkshire but dont mind travelling . Any ideas of a small holiday for little money or...
  216. M

    making a come back to CD

    Good luck on your journey hun Keep strong it will get easier from now on xx
  217. M

    TWO Barriers Broken!!

    :party0038::party0038::party0038::party0038: well done
  218. M

    Saw my cdc anyway!

    If you get some psyllium husks you can make any of your shakes into a kinda porridge .There is a recipe thread with it on somewhere and they help keep you regular .I used to looooove vanilla shake warm water and 2 sm teaspoons of husks first thing every morning but other flavours were good too...
  219. M

    Not sure if I should start doing SS+ with milk? because of my hair!

    Hi sorry no good news coming ,I did ss for 6 months and when i finished and started up the plans approx 3rd week my hair started to fall out .Didnt become bald but from having really thick hair you could see my scalp ,6 months later my hair is slowly thickening up and is looking healthier but it...
  220. M

    Im so upset

    .Why is your sis frightened of hubby finding out ? Have something similar going on with a member of my family but think it has something to do with them thinking that its a sign of them not coping when they are doing brill maybe something similar going on .Not much help sorry ,I just enjoy the...
  221. M

    A few questions...

    Hi tetras were great I used to warm them up for a nice hot choc or freeze them for ice cream (make sure you take them out freezer 30+before you want it ) they are better in my oppinion with a bit of water add if you are drinking them from carton. The shakes are great made with ice cubes and...
  222. M

    added some pics 6 months since CD

    Thanks everyone :p
  223. M

    added some pics 6 months since CD

    Well its almost 6 months since I finished CD and I have added some pics of me and my family .I have finally got rid of my size 28 26 22 20 18s clothes still kept my 16 and 14s .I hardly reconised myself from my hol pic :eek: cant believe I could kid myself that I looked ok ish . Hope they help...
  224. M

    Help needed - am so confused!!!

    Even if your only showing slight colour change on your stick test then you are in ketosis .If you show a dark pink test result then you are likley to de dehydrated :p.If you are not hungry and have yucky breath then you are in ketosis . I think that you need to stop testing A it will cost you...
  225. M

    3 DAYS I QUIT SMOKING

    Hope I got the right day this time lol:p Has to be a first for me always late for everything :cool: Hope everything goes well for you today .:p
  226. M

    JimmyShoo Cambridge Diary

    Hi great to hear you are been really possitive .The first few days can be a bit of a struggle as your body is going through a detox .You will soon get past them and be in ketosis so things will improve quickly .Just keep telling yourself that it is worth it (which it is :p)Keep posting I will...
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    3 DAYS I QUIT SMOKING

    Hows it going .:)
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    havent eaten YET,but im afraid......

    Hi hun ,find some thing else to do have a soak in bath ,go play games in the arcade ,find someone to chat to on msm anything to keep you busy .The craving will pass with a little bit of will power .keep posting we will reply even if its just general everyday topic you want to chat about xx
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    Poll: Hard Vs Soft

    I think that each situation needs to be dealt with differently .I do think tough love is a good tool and telling someone that its alright to have cheated at whatever they are attemting to do (give up smoking drugs diet ect )is not the right thing ,but neither is calling them a failiure . So...
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    3 DAYS I QUIT SMOKING

    well done on giving up the dreaded weed hun.I gave up year and half ago ,it is hard at times .But I found the cravings only lasted for 2mins so I just had to find something to distract me for 2 mins and as the days went by the time between got longer so try thinking more about it been a 2min...
  231. M

    When you hit your target weight

    Hi maintained for few months so far bit of advice for you are :- Follow the plans each one for couple of weeks helps to learn about portion size and reintroduces carbs slowly so you shouldnt have a big gain from water retention .A small gain is only from reintroducing carbs and wont be there...
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    weight loss and the food stages

    Hi I have done the plans and think they are an important part of this kind of diet . I lost weight all through the plans it did slow down as I got to a level that suited my 5 ft 9 .first few weeks lost a similar aamount to been on ss then It was 2lb to 1 lb a week similar to ww or sw .Do think...
  233. M

    Office Dares....

    Pmsl I have tears rolling down my face .Had to explain some to my dayghter she is 10 chickened out on telling her the last one . thsanks for the laffs dave lol:D
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    Emotional

    hi hun stay strong ,you will get better losses .This is not an easy diet but once you have been on it for a while it does get easier . I think you maybe ask your hubby to bring you food so you wont have to blame yourself when you fail.I do things like this all the time ,I have done my vlcd and...
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    quick questions - is CD like slimfast?

    Slimfast and CD are very different as stated above CD has all the recomended nutrition vits and minerals that you need for each day .You also have the support of your CDC who can advise you on your journey . I would not eat chicken as if you start picking this early on your journey you will...
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    The cdc appriciation thread.

    My cdc is in harrogate and is brill.I havnt been on cd now for nearly 6 months but she still emails just to see how Im doing .All through my journey she was there when ever I needed her .As some one said earlier in the week we only ever hear about the bad cdc s but there are many good ones out...
  237. M

    MUST READ - 100 reasons to lose weight!!!!

    Was easier to pick the ones that didnt effect me .Have saved this in the hope that if I start to put my weight back on I will get some insperation for getting back on track .thanks x
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    Can somebody explain to me

    It all depends on many things 1 your age sorry but the older you are the less elastic effect 2 have you yoyo dieted like a balloon that has been blown up it never quite goes back to it original shape 3 It doesnt matter how you loss your weight (vlcd ww sw all will have the same effect if...
  239. M

    A funny thing happened to me today.....

    pmsl We have to put these blue covers over our shoes at our local swimming baths how many times have I seen peeps walking down street with these plasic covers still on .I been a good girl always let them know but im soooo tempted to leave them to go round town lol
  240. M

    hair loss

    hair loss has been mega and it is only now starting to sort it self out .There are some vitamins/minerals that you can take to help stimulate the hair growth ,aswell as head massages to help get the blood flow to the roots .Your hair has stopped growing while you have been on your vlcd and now...
  241. M

    At what point if any should I worry?

    Mine stayed regular while on CD but not had one since coming off, over 5 months now:D .I do know a lot of peeps post about totm changing for them while on CD.But think you might go to docs just to put your mind at rest ,sure they will find nothing to worry about just your body reacting to the...
  242. M

    Food Ads on TV??

    I am the oppisite while on CD I watched every cooking program going ,must be insane but I have now got 2 files full of healthy option meals as i also got every cooking/diet related book from the library .Must say this has helped me a great deal in last 5 months x:D Family are quiet pleased to as...
  243. M

    70lb of fat gone forever!

    You shout it as loud as you like hun ,you must be beaming from ear to ear well done you xx
  244. M

    Dr. Phil's Test!

    46 not sure maybe more a mix of this and one below
  245. M

    Exante

    Hi welcome to the forum . Is this the same as lighterlife .If so loads are doing it and other vlcd so loads of peeps around to help you xx
  246. M

    Exercise and CD

    You need to suck it and see with exercise ,you are not having enough calories to do to much .Take notice of your body take it easy and see how you feel .May sound odd but too much exercise can slow your weight loss down as your body will feel as if its not getting enough to sustain its self and...
  247. M

    end of day - my feelings (sorry long)

    Hi I didnt like anyof the soups so lived on choc vanilla strawberry shakes for 6 months .I was lucky and was introduced to cd by a friend who showed me how to make them with ice cubes and cold water mix really altered the taste a texture there is a sticky with this info .I later discovered...
  248. M

    O/T Anyone recommend a good laptop?

    Hi recently bought a Fujitsu siemens amilo .Really pleased with it it only has a 15.4 screen but I do know they do higher spec ones that I think had bigger screens .This one was £279 from staples and think comet and pc world do them too .Just ask them to let you play on the laptop in store to...
  249. M

    what can i have instead

    Hi I have caburys highlight chocolate mousse its only 60 cals and really hits the spot for my sweet fix .Good luck with your journey xx
  250. M

    CDC`s question

    Hi I used to email my order or ring her day or 2 before my appointment.Never charged me extra but if it was at my request that she came to me I would find it reasonable for a charge to be added .I think if the home visit was for your convenience then would feel bit miffed to be charged to make...
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