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Very Good Luck to you! ;) CD is the best diet in the world! :) debs xx

If you are on ANY medication or if your BMI is over 40, then you must have your docs signature on a medical form - if neither of these apply to you then you can start SS - but your CDC must then inform your doctor of your decision. :) debs xx

I also think that she may be slightly embarressed by your losses - don't forget she started CD first as it were - you followed - she's fallen off the wagon & with every lb you lose she's reminded that she couldn't/wouldn't do it ..she's probably sending those 'WELL DONE' texts the whole time...

Forgive me for I have not read all the posts....:break_diet: For me the emotional betrayal was like having my heart ripped out & stamped all over - it made me doubt the 9 years we had been together ...had he ever 'been mine'...was our whole time together just a lie, was I just someone with...

FANTASTIC IDEA CAROLINE! :clap::clap: ALL THE BEST WITH IT, I GUESS THE BEST PLACE FOR ADVICE AND HELP WOULD BE THE CHARITY ITSELF... GOOD LUCK! ;) debs x

My fav positive thought is this - 'It'll be alright in the end - if it's not alright, then it's not the end' :D debs xx

I bought then in bulk online here - www.chemistdirect.co.uk debs xx

In that case they should be replaced hun, please dont drink anymore - though thankfully you've had no ill effects from those already consumed, I cant think why your CDC has said she cant replace them, but really she should, the December ones in particular are quite a long way out of date. :)...

Oh thats not good - can I ask - without meaning to sound cheeky - are you sure that its the BB date you're looking at - there are 2 dates - 1 is the date of manufacture & the other is the BB date...just a thought, might be worth a second look, however if it is definately the BB date, then they...

You doing everything right hun - dont feel despondant - you cant possibly have gained 1lb in fat - to do this you would need to have eaten 3,500 calories ON TOP off your 'usual' daily 2,000 calories intake - you have been following your CD plan & are getting nowhere near either amount in...

Tbh, its a personal decision, there are ways around it ...you can speak queitly before the event to those organising it, you know them - would they be supportive, explain that you're dieting & what diet you're doing & ask for their support. i had one dieter who went to a buffet wedding do & she...

Hi there ....heres a link to help you find a counsellor hun - do check with him/her the costs involved as all CDC's are self employed & a few do charge more than the RRP.. feel free to shop around too:) Cambridge Diet find a counsellor debs xx

hahahahahahaha....my sentiments exactly!!! :D :D :D debs xx

Just to clarify - you cant give blood until one year after a anti-d injection :) debs xx

So sorry to read of this tragedy, she was so young, its just awful - your poor brother - big hugs to you & yours hun xx :hug99: debs xx

Thats what they've said this evening Kay - but I doubt its been him the whole time ...I think maybe a guest stig will appear every week....l dunno - I know they said it was him - I'm just doubtful! :D debs xx

Good for you ...get him the hell away from you & your son, both of you deserve so much better - he's belittled you & destroyed any self confidence you ever had hunny...as the other girls have already said contact friends & family - taking a stand against him will throw him into shock but...

Oh hun ..how awful for you ...I'm at a loss for words...to do what he did is horrible, dishonest and lousy - but then to have the cheek to blame you... But what I do wanna ask hun, is saving face in front of your family worth staying with a dishonest controlling man? You know, after the...

Well you do have a very valid point, but as the OP is really wanting to going to the gym, therefore, it'd be best for her to do the weights than the cardiovascular stuff...my answer was individual to her query...:) As a cdc I dont encourage too much 'gym' exercise at all, I feel walking &...

Usually dizziness is due to dehydration so upping your water is a great idea ...:) As for the gym, if you still wanna go - for the peace! - I would concentrate on resistance exercises (weights) rather than cardiovascular exersise - resistance exercise burns calories over time , whereas...

hun heres a webite that might help answer some questions... Anti-D I too am ABRh negative but had my kids so long ago I barely remember much about the jag! :rolleyes: debs xx

You could also try alternating between products....as you 'go off' them... for instance introduce the mix-a-mousse, the bars & the tetras ...keep mixing them all up - so you are less likely to get bored or 'sickened'... All the best! ;) debs xx

totally agree :) debs xx

Oh I hear that time & time again....'I've been good - but dont 'feel' any slimmer this week' then they hop on the scales & BANG goes 3 or 4 lbs...:p Follow your plan hunny & the diet will do its bit! :D Good Luck for your WI!!! :) debs xx

I did read your earlier post hun & I delayed in answering - deliberately ...:o Having been in the same situation & only able to speak from my experience, it doesn't bode well .... You see if all was innocent he'd just tell you it was 'susie' from the office but lie number 1 is saying that...

Agree with Spooky, I only pass on info that I feel is important - we are of course bound by confidentiality, data protection etc,. I have only ever shared info about 1 man who rang me, and anyway, the way the convo went, I suspected him of lying/backtracking about medication he was on ...I...

Hi Nessa - on 1500 cals a day - you have one CD product but for food suggestions you really need the yellow Weight Care With Cambridge book - ask your CDC for one hun ...:) good luck ;) debs xx

It is best to choose one of the 'plus' plans & stick to that - alternating becomes confusing to your body & may slow your weight loss :) A week of each may be okay but I still think you're best sticking to one plan. ;) HTH debs xx

Well done on hanging in there & well done on doing your research too....:) Brilliant that you have a friend that is on your 'side' ...all the very best! ;) debs xx

It's reported this morning that Susan Boyle has been admitted to the Priory Clinic for some R&R .... London police apparently wouldn't confirm it but did say that doctors were called to assist a woman with mental health issues & that she had gone to the clinic of her own free will... Quite...

In these very early days of 'suspected' pregnancy (imo the small period could of been an implantation bleed...???) staying on the diet will have no ill effects on the foetus, however once that line is there and strongly positive then you should begin eating a sensible healthy high protein diet...

Hi Lexie, Its difficult isnt it - well done on doing so wel thus far ...put todays 'blip' behind you hun .. I do think you also need to stop picking ...it is soul destroying & not condusive with the diet or weight loss hun - I know you know this but I guess my point is that as we get closer to...

Poor you - it certainly sounds like you've had a rotten tummy bug...:o I would continue on the diet hun - you may still be feeling yukky - as you say -because there is nothing in your tummy ... ...make sure you dont dehydrate so keep your water intake up & take it easy - I'm sure it'll pass...

try here hun ... Cambridge Diet find a counsellor debs xx

Shelz - you can stay on CD just not on SS once your BMI reaches 25 hun :) debs xx

Yes men can do SS & yes they need the 4th shake as they need the extra protein provided by it. Generally blokes do lose weight quicker than women to - at least you have a head start on him!!!! :D debs xx

Dramatic (& may I say fantastic - well done you!) weightloss like you have had can ocassionally cause something called postural hypotension - it is usually temporary and is caused as your body readjusting your blood pressure to your present weight - it will eventually settle and I would advise...

You're not alone - it really is unbelievable - but it really does happen...:) Good luck hun - enjoy the weightloss to come! ;) debs xx

I'm not KD :eek: but - yea - drinking alcohol whilst doing a ketogenic diet is dangerous & should never be advised - simply - with no carbohydrates to 'soak' up the alcohol & slowly release it to your bodys system- the alcohol goes straight to the blood stream & therefore straight to the brain -...

hahahaha!!! I've heard it all now - 'COLLARBONE ENVY'!!!! :D thanks! ;) debs xx

Thank you so much - I lost my weight back in 2007 ...from April - Decenber - maintained with 1 stone ever since :) Stick to your plan like glue & let the diet do its magic! ;) debs xx

Increased energy is a symptom of being in ketosis! :D Fab innit!!! :p debs xx

You're very welcome hun - in the UK you cant buy CD online or in bulk, only from a CD counsellor - but the rules are different where you are ...so all's well! Some of the products are slightly different - but on the website link I gave you there is also a forum there for support & advice...

HI RYANSGIRL :) THIS IS THE LINK FOR THE USA EQUIVALENT OF THE CAMBRIDGE DIET ...IT IS KNOWN AS 'SUCCESS' OVER THE POND! :p Cambridge Diet, 30 Years of Success (800) 427 5885 GOOD LUCK XX ;) debs xx

what a rotten ***** is my first thought oh & then smacking her one in the gob! ... I think your pal should ask her ex how he feels the gf & the dd are getting along ..to say that she isnt having a go & she hopes he's really happy but the dd has told her about a few things happening that are...

the first dress is simply beautiful hun ...I'd have the dusty pink trim ...but navy works well too :) Enjoy your day! ;) debs xx

thank you so much :) You will do brilliantly - just follow your plan 100% - the diet will do the rest! :D It is important to take time to think about your preCD diet & think of any changes you should & will make to allow you to stay at your goal weight ....other than that - enjoy your new...

Yes you do hun - your CDC will provide you the form along with a booklet for your doctor - should he/she need it - and if your doc has any problems signing the form - do let your CDC know hun - they can intervene on your behalf and speak with the doctor :) In my experience most doctors are...

Thats correct - if you are on no regular prescription meds then no signature required - but if your BMI is over 40 - regardless of meds then yes docs signature is required! :) debs xx

It's the medical form that all CD'ers have filled in at the start - if their BMI is under 40 & they are not on any medications then it is filled in & signed by the dieter & the CDC. If the BMI is over 40 or there are meds involved then the doc needs to sign the form as well... In the case...

Oh yes Mike is about the place - often! :D debs xx

It could be Icemoose you're referring too as well Richard :) debs xx

this is the site I use http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/pounds-to-stones.htm HTH debs xx

Welcome Richard! On CD - the long haul may actually turn out to be not that long! :D Stick to your plan 100% & let the diet do its magic! :) All the very best! ;) debs xx

I know that with the Cambridge diet accidently missing one shake once in a while - tho it is absolutely not advised - will have no damaging effect hun - as a ketogenic diet I'm sure it'll be the same with Lipotrim x:) HTH debs xx

not a restarter but didnt wanna read & run...:) I think a common mistake that people make when they do this diet after the first time is that they try & recapture the feeling they had the first time round - however - the reasons for you doing the diet now have changed - if only that it isn't...

Ooo thats good to know! thanks! :) I buy them in bulk for my dieters from www.chemistdirect.co.uk you find them here under 'embarrassing' - bad breath!! debs xx

Try increasing your water - slightly - to maybe about 3 litres of plain water per day along with the teas... Hopefully things should improve - everyone is different hun - some feel fantastic almost immediately - unfortunately others do take longer, it is also a possibilty that you have...

ok...it sounds like you're having a rough time hun - well done on coming back & taking back control...:) Now - how much water are you drinking hun? :) debs xx

Hope you have a fab day Linda - make sure you get spoiled rotten! ;) debs xx

You only need a form signed by the doctor if your BMI is over 40 or if you are on any medication :) If you choose to do the SS option a letter is sent to your doctor to inform him of your decision, this is only so your medical notes can contain all relevant info about you :) All the best ;)...

As a nurse, I think you're on the right lines there with light cardio exercise for the cardiac muscles themselves - however it takes much more than exercise to keep your heart healthy - high fat diets & smoking also impact on the cardiac muscles as both of these can contribute to a condition...

Did you write this yourself Sappho? :confused: It's brilliant? :) :D debs xx

Absolutely agree 100% KD ...the guy with the sax ...he brought tears to my eyes - he was amazing...:o Shaheen - I'm so glad Simon made him change his song choice...WOW! :D debs xx

Those 5lbs wont be a 'fat' gain hun - it'll be mostly water that the body needs to process the carbs ... Hopefully you feel better soon & if you're still a little sickly - try & stay away from the carbs hun - cut down on those & when you're feeling tip top again - get straight back on your...

Hey hun - yes it is normal - theres no time frame for how quick or slow the body enters ketosis! :) Good luck! ;) debs xx

So long as its skimmed milk - I dont see a problem! ;) debs xx

Well KD - pure genius - as usual hun! :) Even if you've changed your mind about what you've written - it has made a hell of a lot of sense to me! I'm getting there - facing the AD more regularly & its a very slow realisation that actually - the expected fear is 100 times more scary than...

Couldn't stand the caramel - it actually made me physically sick...:jelous: But the toffee...yummmmmmyyyy :D debs xx

you're not being thick - BMI + 1 stone means the weight you would be at a BMI of 25 + 1 stone on top - at this point you should move up to step 2 - 810, which is still 3 shakes a day + a low carb, high protien meal - details are in your weight care with cambridge booklet (yellow one) :) debs xx

One pound at a time Abz hun - you'll get there ...:) Remember that you are choosing to do this ...you're in charge of it ...embrace it & let the diet do it's work! ;) All the very best! Think *wedding*!! :love047: debs xx

Rose is right - you are not advised/allowed to give blood on SS this is because SS changes the viscosity of your blood. HTH debs xx

Bad breath is an unfortunate side effects of ketosis ...:rolleyes: Brush your teeth more often, sip water often, use mouth wash & mouth spray & if you can find them, use the listerine mouth strips. Some people use gum, however, a word of caution, chewing gum can make you feel empty &...

YAY!! well done you!! :D debs xx

Hang in there everyone ...it will get easier ...you're worth a few days hun & in a few days you'll start feeling fantastic & be on your way to a new slimmer you!...:) Remember - distraction, distraction, distraction (& paracetamol & water) :D debs xx

I don't advise blending it as there should be a few lumps in it - there are oats in there - but - what I advise is that you mix your water in using a fork and give it a real good mix! :) HTH ;) debs xx

I think its a shame that James & Rocky weren't both fired - Rocky because he made an absolute pigs ear of the challenge - as an employer he didnt really take 'charge' of those guys at all...I thought he made a weak leader really but hes a young guy & doing fab in his life as is ...not many at 21...

Now don't be too hard on yourself hun - I think you've just discovered that you're human - and thats no bad thing! :D As the girls have said - you cant uneat it - but you have stopped now, so that's a positive thing! :) Now climb back on the wagon, & get back on your program, have your...

It will definitely pass hun - hang in there - as I tell my dieters 'distraction, distraction, distraction!!!', that will help - you are so very hungry because you are now on day 4 of the diet - your body is running on empty - its glycogen (carbohydrate) stores are depleted & your body is...

Loosing your physical hunger is a pleasant side effect of your body being in ketosis - as you are supplying your body with all the vits & mins it needs as well as all the energy it needs by way of your body fat - you're body no longer needs to send you a hunger pang to remind you to eat. It...

Oooo this is a great thread! Here's me before CD - top one December 2006 - bottom one Feb 2007 WEIGHT 19ST 13LB Heres me now ...reached goal in Debember 2007 WEIGHT 11ST 3LB CAMBRIDGE ROCKS! :) debs xx

I'm a nurse hun - can I help? debs xx

C'mon Mill....look at how well you've done ...whats happened is a blip...you can't undo it ...all you can do is move forwards ...leaving it behind ... as I read in someone's signature recently ... dont look back - it isnt the way you're travelling! :D Clamber back on the wagon, no...

Hi - just wanted to clarify ...vlcd's do not in themselves 'cause' gallstones but ...being already overweight our diet has been a predominately high fat diet - once we embark on a vlcd, our fat intake is decreased significantly - but your gallbladder will continue to produce the same amount of...

hun, I suggest long hot baths, reading a good novel - taking up a new hobby, maybe painting, knitting or dressmaking...? Or you could ring that friend - you know the one that you cant get off the phone (we all one!!!) and let them keep you on the phone... hang in there hun - its worth it...

My bestest friend died on the 28th December 2006 from the same cancer that is claiming Jade, cancer doesn't care who you are, what you earn or what education you've had, it cares not what attitudes to life you have, it has no regard for loved ones, it cruelly ravages your body causing pain, fear...

I vote Edinburgh....but then I am slightly biased - I'm not from Scotland but I chose to live here in Edinburgh 22 years ago & I wouldn't live anywhere else in the world - not even back home (!)..I find something everyday in this city that makes me feel proud & excited to be here :) debs xx

Hi there hun - just to answer your query - no - your Anti-D's will not affect your weight loss, though you should have had your doctor sign your medical form to confirm that he is aware of you being on the diet - mention it to your CDC when she gets home from her honeymoon :) Good Luck with...

Karen...well done on getting to day 4 ..:) You are so very very close to entering ketosis &the huger disappearing ...think distraction, distraction, distraction....drinking coffee & water is good....but get busy...clean the bathroom, hoover - anything...take your mind of eating...you WILL...

You're welcome hun ...:) It was a junior doctor who was using the diet that looked into that for us on the pink site ... It will sort itself out!! :) Good Luck! ;) debs xx

Hi guys, just wanted to butt in and explain the reason behind the messed up cycle on a VLCD - it is that during our menstrual period, since we began them - whatever age that was - we have stored any excess eostrogen at the end of our cycle, in our body fat....as we begin to lose weight (body...

Hi Ollie - another Irish one here, far from home too!!! :) It really depends on 2 things...your attitude & how much you actually wanna lose weight... physically you can prepare your body by cutting down carbs & increasing your water intake before starting ... mentally - thats the hardest...

it is so awful that 1 has to go....they were both fantastic performances.. The Xmas number one sounds fab - sung by either of them... I have cast my vote for jls tho...:) debs xx

Brilliant weekend...:) well done Adam, very well deserved & well done to each & everyone of those finalists & winners...but really - isn't it true that anyone who does the diet is a winner...??? Claudia...fab night - ya nutter! ;) debs xx

what a fantastic story Rebecca - very inspiring...congrats on being in the SOTY finals hun...you definately deserve it - I'll see you at the weekend! :) All the very best of luck! ;) debs xx

FANTASTIC RESULT! :) YOU'RE DOING GREAT! ;) debs xx

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Welcome hun & all the very best on your weight loss journey! :) debs xx

Freezing fog & thick frost here ....no snow yet...:) debs xx

Loving your avatar pic Debs ...very glam! debs xx

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I'll be there too...:) Going with Laura & Tracey...really looking forward to it! :D debs xx

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Welcome Patch...I'm fairly new here too...:) Good Luck for your weight loss journey! ;) debs xx

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Trace - where is your before pic for comparison hun ...I agree with Ange - people need to see the fantabulous change CD has made to you hun ...:) You have done so amazingly well...looking at your pics inspires others & lets them know that it really can happen ;) Luffs ya xx debs xx

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The rrp of the shakes (incl porridge) is £1.68 each, the bars & tetras are £1.93 each... However, as CDC's we are self employed and can actually charge a little more ...some make the price equal for each product ....for instance sum may charge £1.85 for all products.. You should always check...

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Loving the 'do' hun ...:) Really suits ya! ;) debs xx

Brilliant! :) Keep going - its working hun! ;) debs xx

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Hi Imy :) I'm new too round these parts anyway! :) Good to 'meet' ya! ;) debs xx

funny how you go off people isnt it!!!! :copon: debs xx

you better believe it!!! :cool: hence the name obviously!!! :8855: debs xx

yep no probs Next is just on Princes Street - easy enough! :) debs xx

Are you still here woman!!!! :D I can look here in Next on Sunday if you want - let me know ;) GOOD NIGHT! :wave_cry: debs xx

Debenhams have loads shrugs & boleros hun ...I have loads of pashminas :D debs xx

ta hun! :) Laura - it tells me that we are friends already...??? :rolleyes: debs xx

hope they have it in stock tomorrow! :D debs xx

hahahahaha...I do as a matter of fact ...I cant think what you mean!!!!! :8855::D debs xx

Oh yea...I'm tempted to buy this to wear with my dress... whatcha think? Gold crochet shrug - Cover ups & capes - Party wear - Womens - Debenhams debs xx

bit brain dead actually (yes I know - no change there then!) :8855: will post on the word thread more tomorrow...got a raging headache, cant think why have drunk plenty today :rolleyes: I know...I cant believe its only a week awway...:eek: debs xx

oh how did you do that ...am I needing more posts or something to post a pic? :rolleyes: debs xx

Oh hunny...thats crippling...but - what do them blinking scales know anyway? :eek: You have stuck to the diet all week hun - thats superb...stick with it & prove those scales wrong... If TOTM is approaching you probably have water retention ...but whatever the answer is you can bet it'll...

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Hey Christie! ;) I feel safe in here! Dont wanna venture too far!!! :eek: debs xx

hello there KD! :girlpower: debs xx

:break_diet: see thats me!!!! :8855: debs xx

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you look amazing :) debs xx

constant 'running' and watery loss can indicate a lactose intolerance too.... you should maybe try lactose free products - if available on Lipotrim? :)

Hi - I think sometimes just because we find the diet easy - we panic - but CD is not a difficult diet - you follow it 100% & it does its magic & the weight falls off...tis that simple ... 'cept of course we are human & love our food - so its actually us that scuppers our success - not the...

I guess the separate sections for individual diets - allow a place for a particular question - exclusive to a certain weight loss plan - to be posted and asked.....??? I dunno - was the only thing I could think of!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

5.5 litres yesterday :) running total = 4342 litres