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I am getting married in less than 4 months - 22nd July. I have lost 62lbs (in 20 weeks) and have another 38lbs to go to my original goal of 100lbs lost, but I would love love love to lose a bit more than this and be somewhere between 8st 13lbs (PLEASE!) and 9st 7lbs on my wedding day. Good...

Say "I do", hopefully! Xxx

Aw so proud of you hun - felt desperate for you mid last week when you had that 6lb gain to lose. I really empathise with you - I am a working mum and have 2 small children and struggle with bingeing - and love biscuits! Your food intake sounds lovely and very sensible - loads of luck for your...

People do that to me too. I must've changed so much as not a day goes past when at least 2 people stop me and say 'gosh you look amazing, you've lost LOADS of weight' - I'm like, thank you, but I've still got a fair bit to go, then they comment on how much more I should lose!

Love this post - I have my wedding July and everytime I think of it, I feel really really panicky and start getting so wound up, I end up cheating. Just focus on losing the weight week at a time - that puts a lot less stress on yourself I find - now, if only I could follow my own advice! I...

Thanks so much everyone, all brilliant advice - I will let you all know how I get on! Xxx

Thanks ncassidy (am glad you're back btw - good luck on getting into the football team!). I have a plan of action, but it is difficult to get on track when you've had time off, planned or unplanned I find - hopefully I can put mind over matter! Thanks again Xxx

Hi everyone, We've been invited to a wedding in late April - full day. What would you do? I'm currently on SS and doing really well but have had the odd (planned and unplanned) off day/few days. By late April, I should hopefully be thinking about going up to SS+ as I'll hopefully be around...

Hey margarino, Just had to reply as I'm on CD too and getting married on Fri 22nd July this year, near Edinburgh! Hope you're enjoying all the planning! Looking forward to hearing how its all going! Xxx

My word that's fantastic - and can't believe you've lost 4 stone in less than 2 months, that's just astonishing! I weigh the same as you, but need to get down to 12 stone to be BMI <30 as I am shorter - boo hoo! Well done chick, you're such an inspiration! Xxx

Oh my - that's amazing - well done you! 100lbs is my goal too! Have you REALLY done 147 days at 100%?!? Kudos to you! Xxx

Why are you leaving chick? Have you come off CD? I'd love to see you hang around for your chat and support even if you're not on CD. Has something happened? Xxx

Hey eek! Everytime I read your diary I'm struck by how similar we are! I am getting married this year too and am trying to slim into a size 12 dress. I was 17st 1lb to start, am a similar weight to you now and also have set my goal at 9st 13lb for the same reasons as you! I think I might...

Hey! I'm going to go for 50 days at 100% - hope that's okay? I hope to be moving up the plans by the time the next 50 days are up. On day 2 now... ESK140 - 100days @ 100% - 15/100 Jayellekay - 100days@ 100% - 12/100 (plus 22 days pre-challenge) cherylxx - 100days @ 100%- 7/100 lin59 - 100days...

This is what I plan to do. I plan to lose my 100lbs with Cambridge Diet (51lbs down so far), then the last 14lbs I want to lose with WW - so that I will be a gold member, can go once a month, not pay (as long as I've not put on more than 5lbs) and keep on track that way. Xxx

Hi Chele! 1. What day and time do you have your WI? I have my WI on a Monday morning at 9am. I am off work on a Monday/Tuesday so it has to be one of those days for me. 2. Do you go to your CDC's house or do they come to you/why? One week I go to her, one week she comes to me. I requested...

Well done everyone, especially Katie!, some fantastic loses!!! I was weighed today and lost 7lbs - yahoo! Xxx

How do you crush your ice? I usually use a hand blender. Do you need a smoothie maker or food processor? Great news rt! Xxx

I think you can have balsamic vinegar? Not sure though, you should check this out first. Xxx

Good luck ladies! I won't join as I'm having a couple of days off next weekend for my birthday, then after I am back 100% again, it'll hopefully be less than 100 days until goal! Xxx

Hi everyone! Day 2 of being 100% back on track today and feeling fine! 4l water already gone (I usually drink 6l a day due to being so thirsty more than anything) and a porridge and a bar. A nice hot shake for tea tonight. Its Burns night tonight, so DD has gone to nursery in her tartan...

Mine has no minimum order - when I had stockpiled over Christmas, I went one week and just bought 3 packs for the following week (ooops!) Whats the US formula please? Xxx

For me, I find it works if I slim into clothes! Its so amazing being able to fit into things I could get over my knees/fastened over my boobs a few short weeks ago and I am shrinking so rapidly its time to go shopping again! Hope today's gone okay for you. Xxx

Gosh, something so similar happened to me in week 3 too - http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/179656-snow-my-cdcs-attitude.html. I see my CDC like a drug dealer too. She is the only way I can get my fix! I normally like most people, but really don't like this woman, I wish I didn't...

I don't think 4litres is unrealistic for some and not dangerous if drunk sensibly. I drink 4-5litres plus a day, mainly 'cos I love water and get a really dry mouth on this diet - but am 99% sure I've read that if its drunk throughout the day, then that's fine. I think it only becomes a...

How do you have a chocolate tetra? It says on the back of the pack not to heat them up, so I never have - do you pour it into a cup, then microwave it? Thanks.

Hello, See my sig! I had 100lbs to lose and started CD SS on 8 November 2011 - 10 weeks in and I'm nearly halfway and we've had Christmas in that time too - so chuffed! You can do it! I'm looking to being at goal in May! I will probably try to lose another 1 stone or so at WW as I'm quite...

Hi everyone! Not much to report today - sticking to the diet (had porridge at 9am as usual, then a chocolate bar at 2pm) and trying to ignore the cravings as usual! Last night I would have KILLED someone for a sesame breadstick of all the random things! I haven't started the shred yet...

That's a good point Jayelle makes re. maintenance! 6 months @ 100% - gosh I don't know how you did it, the most I've managed being 100% super good is 20 days! Every few days I manage to cheat even in a small way in one way or another! Good luck - hope 810 works for you! Xxx

You look absolutely amazing! Well done you! Do you really have 30lbs to go? Xxx

Hi everyone! I am relaxing just now after a busy morning, off to WI about 30 mins drive away, then to a friends for the morning and for the children's lunch then took DD to nursery. DS is having a nap and I'm skiving on here! I lost 6lbs at WI today, making a total of 3st 2lbs (44lbs) in 10...

Hey! How funny, we were almost exactly the same weight to start and have lost exactly the same amount to date! Our end goals are very similar too (although my current plan is to get to 9st 13lb/139lb on CD, then switch to WW to lose another 1st/14lb to take me to 8st 13lb/127lb - as I'm only...

Hello! I just popped in to say hello - I am getting married in July this year too! Nearly 3stone down, another 4stone plus to go - if I can do it, you can do it too! I bought a size 12 dress before I started CD - and am so DETERMINED to get into it, its my dream dress - we are both going to...

Hello eeek! I just wanted to say hello as I am getting married year too! 22 July! You are doing brilliantly! Keep up the good work! Xxx

Goreygirl - we miss you on here - hope you're okay - we're here when you need us (((hugs))) Xxx

I have a very unsupportive CD and don't really like her and she's made some really 'off' comments, but I put up with her and just weigh and go - I would like more support but there's not really much choice in this area and the only other person I could find to take me on was male and was funny...

I love them, but only hot. I don't think they are salty but I do think lots of the bars are salty! Xxx

I'd phone another CDC today! Xxx

Hi everyone! I'm Jill and I am on week 9! I have lost 38lbs so far and have another 62lbs to go to hit my 100lb target (which will take me to 139lbs/9st 13lbs). I am hoping to hit target by early May, which is totally do-able if I lose 4lbs a week. I am getting married in July which is one...

Oooh I don't like it at all! Its got a really funny taste to me! And I don't like the new chocolate mint bar either - I would like it if it was like the chocolate (chewy) bar with the minty bits, but its the fact its like a cereal (crunchy) bar I don't like - feels wrong! Xxx

Me too Setas - I was going to buy my first batch today, but I couldn't get to my CDC's 'cos of the snow! Xxx

What does AAM stand for please? Good luck girls! Xxx

Yes you can! You can have any leaf teas, just not fruit ones. So peppermint, roobius (sp?), nettle, green, white are all fine! Xxx

Good luck Moley, it'll be really interesting to see how you get on - following this. Xxx

Hey Michele, Just found your diary - I've been thinking about you as we started on the same day, and wondering how you're getting on. Good luck with your re-start - we're all here for you! Enjoy your Christmas (I'm having a day off on Christmas day and have another couple of meals out on 28th...

Given that your halfway through your cycle, could it be an implantation bleed? I don't want to scare you, but any chance you could be pregnant? Mid cycle bleeding can sometimes be down to implantation. CD is known for making women super fertile too. My periods (although annoyingly heavy...

Where are you off to Kes? Have a lovely time! Xxx

Aaaaaah, it was you that outbid me on eBay! Hahahaha! Good luck with it! Xxx

Good luck hun - your story so far is very inspiring! Well done on the huge weight loss in 2010 and more or less maintaining! Will you cope with CD with your new bloke in tow? Will he understand the not eating and not going for meals/McDonalds thing? Xxx

Well done! I've been on the diet a month tomorrow too (started 8 November)! Yay! And I have a similar weight loss to you (27lb total - wk 1 - 12lbs, wk 2 - 7lbs, wk 3 - 3lbs and wk 4 - 5lbs). And I'm hoping to lose another 8lbs before Christmas too. Well done chick - keep up the good work! Xxx

Its really up to you chick. If you're really in the zone now and motivated, I'd probably start now. The most important thing to do in my opinion, is to work out if you want to be 100% over Christmas or have some 'planned eats'. For example, I'm definitely not planning to be stuffing my face...

Hey chick, Did you get to WI today? I know what you mean about the cosy comfort food, I am desperate for some stodge! Xxx

There's new career sideline for you after you get to goal then! Sorry you are having all this hassle! Xxx

I think I would try another CDC before changing diets. Its dicey getting to/from my CDC here too - I feel for you. I only have 4 bars in extra - I am trying to build up 3/4 days extra buffer supplies but can only afford 2 or 3 extra packs/bars a week. Xxx

God, they are soooo yummy! I'll shut up now!

I am CRAVING carbs just now! I made stovies for OH and the children tonight and wanted some so DESPERATELY! I want anything hot and filling and FULL of carbs - its driving me batty! Xxx

I have nettle, peppermint, green and white teas?

I love choc orange - I have one most nights hot like hot chocolate! Xxx

Good luck lovelyle! Xxx

Really? I will be buying lots of caramel bars next week! Xxx

I have it all planned out too! I am SS now until 9th Dec when we have our works Xmas lunch - for complicated reasons I'm going to eat at this but make sensible choices and have small portions (and likely only 2 courses). Then SS until Christmas day - have my shake in the morning, then...

That's an amazing loss, well done you! Xxx

That's amazing, well done, you superstar! Xxx

That's amazing - well done! Xxx

Brilliant news, well done! Xxx

Really girls? I was going to give her another chance next week then chew her ear of if she mentioned this mythical 5lbs ideal loss - fruitcake! Xxx

Great news, a 4lb loss is amazing - go you! Xxx

Yay, well done Felix! Was this the week you had something from the Indian too? Proud of you! Xxx

Hey girls, We're quite snowed in here so my CDC came to see me this morning instead of tomorrow morning, as today she could drive her OH's 4x4. So... I lost 3lbs this week and in 6 days too (I was last weighed on Monday morning) ! My mini goal was 4lbs this week, but 3lbs suits me...

Hello jules, Its me (valentine) - hello! Will reply properly elsewhere (he-he), but loving the diary! Xxx

Yum, like the sound of both of them - thanks for letting us know! I wish my CDC would get the peanut bars too - she seems to not know they exist! Xxx

Thanks determinator, I will be more patient!

Does anyone use the Strictly SS forum? I have tried a couple of times to get access, but still don't have access and was a good few days ago now. I have over 50 posts and am on Cambridge SS. Does anyone have any tips as the DQ person doesn't seem to be picking up my messages. Thanks

What've you got? I might buy some? Xxx

I have had this throughout my time with CD - a watery runny bum. I just think its the way my body reacts to it and I'd rather have that than the sore rabbits poos! Normal for me chick Xxx

I think that's fab - well done! Xxx

Well done, that's amazing! Xxx

Well done - I can't wait to get into the 14s (am currently 15st 10lb) Xxx

Thanks everyone, I'm super chuffed still! Xxx

Oh my god, that would be my worst nightmare - I LOVE millionaires shortbread! Are you going to give it to your neighbours/friends as your OH is on CD as well isn't he? I don't envy you, that's so difficult - all that yummy food! Xxx

A really helpful post Lily, thank you. I had my first ever bar today and have another 6 (one a day) to have between now and WI so we'll see (but it is week 3, so I take your point re. weight loss slowing a bit!). Xxx

That's a brilliant loss, well done and well done for getting past day 4! Xxx

Well done, that's amazing! I'm liking the sound of this shred - might get this after Christmas! Xxx

7lbs off this week! Added to my 12lb loss last week = 19lbs in 14 days - yahoo! Feel on top of the world this morning! I can do this! Xxx

Well done, you look amazing! How heavy were you to start with and how much did you lose? Xxx

Hey, Sounds like you made some sensible choices hun - well done for getting back on plan. I've been 100% so far, but am only on day 14 and hear that thats the hardest bit, getting back on that wagon after you've come off! I am having a meal off on 9th December for my works Christmas meal too...

bacon croissant and a cup of normal tea and milk!

I'm surprised by my cravings too, although I guess I shouldn't be - but rather than craving biscuits, cake, ice cream etc like I usually am on a diet, its sandwiches, toasties, steak pie etc! Xxx

It seems WW are following this thinking now too after changing to propoints plan last week - this plan works out points on protein/carbs I think rather than calories/fat as the old points plan did.

That's a lovely way to look at things, well done. It doesn't sound like you have the most supportive family though ((hugs)). Xxx

Good luck, remember to let us know how you get on! Xxx

Can you drink some water hun or have a peppermint tea to settle your stomach? Xxx

I definitely understand your disappointment and think its totally normal! I was disappointed at my 12lb 1st week loss on Monday - so stupid, but I had my heart set on 14lbs (1 stone) and I just couldn't see past this. It would take so long on WW or SW and I would be yo-yoing all over the...

That's amazing, that's my biggest worry - well done you! Keep it up! I plan to go to WW and lose another 7lbs or so after CD, so I can be a gold member and weigh in there regularly for free (as a gold member) so I can keep on track. Xxx

Good luck with your WI! Xxx

Brilliant news Michele, so proud of you! Xxx

Aw GG - so sorry to hear you've been feeling down. Get back on the wagon chick, face the music with your therapist and CDC and start afresh - hugs to you, hope the redundancies don't happen and you start loving yourself again. Xxx

Thank you Rae Rae, that was a lovely message. I am so proud of myself for completing nearly 9 days already (and so proud today for resisting some yummy lunch and homemade brownies). I'm on SS, I am finding this week so much better than last week - but I do find social occasions really hard -...

I can't work out how to thank you, so thank you! Good luck with your WI tomorrow - can't wait to hear how you get on!

I can't wait to be able to try the bars! They are top of my list for next week! I'm on week 2 just now Xxx

Congratulations, that's amazing! I have 100lbs (7st 2lbs) to lose in 8 months, so you're an inspiration to me! Xxx

Oh my god don't - hot sausage rolls! There are some in my fridge right now (OH's). I could take or leave pastry until I had to cook a butcher's steak pie on Saturday night and would have cut my arm of for a plate of that lovely crunchy and chewy pastry with gravy...

I COMPLETELY agree with this. Some days I'm fine, other days I HATE CD and shakes and want to be normal! Other days I accept that this is a short term fix and I am doing this to be the weight my body deserves to be. Xxx

I was weighed today - the end of my first week and had lost 12lbs. I was 17st 1lb to start with. Xxx

I am on day 8 too and feel similarly to you, I keep expecting to wake up and feel AMAZING! Nothing yet. I still feel quite hungry at times but feeling less shakey and wobbly this week than last. Good luck with your WI hun Xxx

What was the cock up last week hun? Everything crossed for you Xxx

I crave things every day too. Its been bread and butter, pizza, gnocchi, steak pie, McDonalds meal and randomly sushi so far! I have a massive sweet tooth too, so these savoury cravings feel unusual!

Hi, I am up for this, will do my Wii Fit - think I'll only manage 20-30 mins a day though, I'm a busy lady! Xxx

I think I'll be doing this too.

It sounds horrible, but I am really enjoying nettle tea just now. I keep trying to like green tea, but I just don't - tastes of hot wee to me.

Female 5ft3in Starting Weight - 17st 1lb (239lbs) Weight now - 17st 1lb (239lbs) - still in week one Goal weight - 9st 13lb (139lbs)

What an amazing day! Congratulations on the size 12 (and the tax overpayment!)! Xxx

I'm going back to WW when I have the last few lbs to lose, then intend to become a gold member (yay!) and weigh in regularly there (once a month) for free to try and keep at my goal weight (or within 4lbs of it). Good luck Pink Xxx

I wish the soups were nicer too. I only like mushroom so far (but haven't tried them all yet). I don't mind the taste, its the foaminess that bothers me!

Thanks everyone, so is the DVD cardio or resistance (sorry am so thick when it comes to fitness!)? Is it toning rather than aerobic? Thanks

This sounds lovely! Thanks for the inspiration for the chocolate tetra and for the ice cream - yum! Thank you!

Hey girls, Good luck with this? Are you guys on SS though? Is it not dangerous to do really vigorous exercise while on SS? Sorry if I've misunderstood. Xxx

Thanks girls - was struggling a bit on green tea and plain water only. Am going to a friends tonight and would like to take sparking and have it with some ice so I feel like I'm drinking a real drink! Yum, will get some roobis (sp?), also earl grey - stupidly didn't realise you could have earl...

Hi there, Can you have either Roobius (sp?) tea and/or sparkling water when you are on SS please? Xxx

I'm not as popular as you, but only on day 2 of SS and already really worrying about this! I only have one Xmas meal (so far) on 9th, but its my work one and if I don't go, I'll have to sit in the office by myself all afternoon! If I do go, I can't bear all the questions (its a huge office)...

Thank you vixter! I hope so! Xxx

It was my day one too! I had the choc mint shake around 12.30pm, the oriental chilli soup around 4.30pm and the toffee & walnut shake just a few mins ago around 8.30pm. I had them all hot - the shakes were much nicer than I was expecting, the soup tasted okay but I wasn't keen on the...

Welcome, I started today too, there's a few of us! Xxx

Yay, well done to both of you!!! Xxx

Hopefully your CDC will reply soon, we're all human - her job is to support you. I hope this weeks WI goes okay. Xxx

Good luck - I can't wait for my first WI! Xxx

Well done! I started today, you're an inspiration! Xxx

Hey Michele, I start tomorrow too - hello! Good luck, I have never done this before but am very scared! Keep posting. Jill

Thank you Jez! Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! Preloved is AMAZING, beautiful dresses, worn once (obviously!), cleaned and like new! Love it! Xxx

Hey CurvyGirl, I am starting tomorrow too - hello! I have never done CD before and am very apprehensive. I am over 17st (find out exact starting weight tomorrow) and want to be 10st next year (hopefully in time for my wedding in the summer). Good luck - chat to me anytime. Will be nice to...

Hello everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself! I'm new to Minimins and I start CD tomorrow - eeek! I am getting married in 8.5 months, in July next year - its all booked, and have approx 6-7 stone to lose to fit into my dress. I'll fit into it if I lose 4 stone or more I think as its a...

Hello, I'm new, so might be totally off the mark here, so apologies in advance! However, firstly I think that 1st 6lb loss in 5 weeks is amazing! That's still averaging 4lb loss a week which is brilliant and much more than you would get on WW or similar. Secondly, what do you mean by only...

Hi everyone, I'm new and starting CD SS on Monday, this Monday 8 November 2010. My name is Jill and I'm 30. I am 17st 4lbs (I think, I will get weighed to get an official starting weight on Monday morning). I am absolutely miserable at this size. I am getting married in 8.5 months time. I...

Oooh love this idea. Am so used to coming home after WI at WW and stuffing myself silly with all the 'banned' foods, so really have to get out of the habit of this... My ultimate reward is looking AMAZING in my size 12 beautiful princess Ronald Joyce wedding dress in July next year, but I will...

Oooh I'm starting on Monday too - eeek though, another thing to worry about - wasn't really worrying about this. I hate bad breath so will try and watch out for this in myself and take steps to remedy!

Thanks so much everyone. I've taken the advice on board and am planning to ask for the following (a good range across the board I hope) Tetras - 2 x choc velvet and 1 each of banana bliss and strawberry silk (4) Shakes - 1 x cappuccino, 1 x choc mint, 1 x vanilla, 1 x butterscotch, 1 x fruits...

Does anyone happen to know which page the latest copy of the graph is on please? I know there have been a few updates from reading the last couple of pages and I'd love to download the latest copy. Thanks for an amazing graph Steve. Jill

Hi there, I am starting CD on Monday. What would you recommend for a first week - soups/shakes/porridges wise? What do you like? I'm at work over lunchtime 2 days a week, so was thinking of getting tetras for these days. Thank you! Xxx

Thanks so so much for the kind thoughtful replies, I really appreciate it, they are really helpful. I've been signed off by the doctor today and met my CDC - and am starting on Monday! It can't come soon enough, I'm raring to go! Thanks again - good luck to you all! Xxx

Hi there, Apologies if I have posted this message in the wrong place - its my first post! My name is Jill and I'm new to CD and Minimins. I am getting married next year, in 8.5 months, and have a lot of weight to lose. I am awaiting a reply from my consultant about when I can start CD, but...