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I am trying to do leg and calf exercises... but I think I'll just focus on the weight loss to begin with. SURELY I must lose a little bit off my calves? Will look super silly if they remain humongous! I might sign up to capoeira lessons when I've lost enough - because they tone you up like a...

Hey Yolande. Again, so sorry for how tough it's been for you, but I really think you are punishing yourself harder. Whatever you have eaten/done over the last few days - is completely rectifiable. It's not so big a problem that you can't find a way around it or get back on track. You just have...

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Hey guys! Good luck on your journeys. There are some really amazing stories on here, but they are not the norm> Most people lose a stone a month, so don't be disappointed if you lose less than the other woman. Everyone's body chemistry is different> I know it's not easy to have expectations -...

Thanks Rigby! Also apologies for the typos. Blasted auto correct on the phone! Would just like my calves to slim even a little and I'll be happy :) We'll see!

Thanks do much got the replies! I have hope now!!!

Well, I've had a week off, it being half term. I'm thankful that it was the beginning of the diet as I'm so focussed on the diet that the lack of routine, hasn't phased me. Back at work tomorrow for the final half term at my current school - I literally CANNOT wait for Summer! Am not doing...

Apologies - the mark-schemes appear before the exam papers...

Hey Potter. You'll want to get some revision in asap. I'll just post here. This is the OCR website. When you say Biology B, I'm assuming he is studying the OCR Gateway series? Sadly, I am not familiar with this specification, however I checked the website and have found some past papers for...

You've lost that much in a week? That's amazing! I think I may just start doing some small things to increase my activity. I'm on my feet most of the time when I'm teaching, but after that, I'm at the computer planning and writing reports and whatnot! Perhaps an evening walk to start off with...

Woah two stones in under three weeks Melissa! That's amazing! Well done you!

It varies as there are a few types ranging from full length leggings to capris to shorts. Between £40 to £70 I think... Of you go to their FB page, you can get a discount code :)

If there's anything I can do to help, I've finally made enough posts to receive and send messages - so just drop me an email and I'll get onto it :)

Hahaaa! But EWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

Hey guys Sorry to ask this as it's an odd question... But those of you who have been on your respective diets for at least two months or more... did you notice any change in your lower legs at all? Although I am huge, my lower legs are quite firm and muscly - so am worried that I may not see...

Hahaaa! Gimme a few weeks. Remind me if I don't repost! :)

Oh my word. I'm so in the same place in regards to kids and meeting someone. I'm only a year younger than you... it's tough. I'm tired of being alone and the only reason for this is my weight - not my personality! And yeah, I have always wanted children. I always thought by this age that I...

Hi Yolande. I'm sorry my previous post was just in response to your very first post. Having just read your latest, just wanted to say how sorry I was. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Life is a precious and temporary thing, hold onto the happy memories and stay strong as in time, it will be...

Wow. What an inspiration. You've been through some tough times, it's difficult to imagine, but well done you. You've achieved so much already. Kudos to you! Keep it up :)

I don't mean to be mean about them, but they have really made me feel awful all my life... I am doing this for myself... but a little bit of me is certainly going to feel chuffed at getting my life on track and leaving them behind. What do they say? You can choose your friends, but you can't...

It's ridiculous how awful people can make you feel. Family at that! Well done on your losses so far! That's awesome. I'm also on the Cambridge Diet - currently on Soul Source, so a bit daunted at the 9 stones roughly that I have to lose, but raring to go! Feeling more positive as I go on...

Trust me I'm skint too... but I'm also DESPERATE. I'll just make cutbacks elsewhere. I think the whole point of them is to wear them whilst exercising and then for an hour afterwards. I don't think they work if you're just doing normal every day activity... Suppose I could try it out though :)

I'll post back once I've tried them out for a week or three and let you know :)

They're basically leggings of a sort, made of a special fabric. Once you exercise, they work by keeping your temperature up, which should keep your metabolism raised. So for an hour or so after exercise when the fat burning happens, you ought to lose double the fat than without. They've been...

Ooooh, what year is he in and what course? AQA/OCR/EdExcel? I could probably find you some practice papers for him to try if you need! Research paper sounds interesting! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help :)

Will do, they arrive at the end of the week :)

Thanks! I'll look at that as an alternative to completely leaving the diet! :)

Hey Cassie! Wow , how amazing are you! I wish I had the mental willpower to have slimmed down without the VLCD necessity. Go you! Amazing difference. And obviously good luck with the last little hurdle. I will just say to be careful with the workouts if you are on SS. I hear that it can lead to...

Hey Potter! I'm not offended by your comments at all, don't worry. I'm happy to talk about it. I have already mentioned the worry to my counsellor and we've agreed to see how the first few days go. I think going up the steps won't make any difference really as all that changes is the calorie...

Hi there! yeah, I found the FB page after posting and bought myself a pair! They are expensive, but I'm up for giving them a try :)

Drinking water is definitely the healthier option. But you can easily go without for the during of a day. It's not 'easy' nor is it meant to be, but trust me, last year I was fasting and doing all sorts throughout the entire day without a single hitch of a problem. My energy levels were slightly...

If you had a medical condition. eg diabetes that was quite severe and needed insulin injections, or such like, then it is forbidden for you to take part in Ramadan through fasting. There are other ways you can take part. It is not there as a punishment, but as a means for spiritual cleansing of...

Aww thanks Potter Yeah, I'm my own personal nightmare - never can stop beating myself up, which is probably why I tend to sabotage my attempts when things seem to be getting too good to be true! Hopefully this will be a new start for me where I can start being positive and enjoy it! Yup...

I think I was just having a bad few days! Once I'm back at work on Monday (half term currently) - it should go quickly I hope! I'm a little bit scared about summer though as I'm Muslim and will be fasting through Ramadan (I can't wait for Ramadan - it's the BEST month), am just a bit worried...

Thanks lovely! Finding it hard to see light at the end of the tunnel at the moment. I'm a classic self saboteur so just need some inspiration from people going through the same as me to keep me focused and help me reach my goal for real! God willing! :)

I genuinely cannot wait. The time is ticking by so slowly this week it's crazy. I think I've got to stop thinking of December and just focus on getting through a week at a time Here's to us x

Hahaa! I'm so glad! I thought I was going crazy! I'm loving watching Come Dine With Me (I LOVE the sarcy commentary: has me in stitches every time), but am looking into all sorts of proper cooking too. My parents are Pakistani, so it's difficult to be around food as all I have grown up with are...

Thanks. I'm just a bit gutted as the first time I was on CD, I lost 12lb in my first week. I know I'll average out at 3lb a week, but I was hoping for a nice booster at the beginning as the journey is a fairly long one ahead! I know it's good... but can't help but feel a bit gutted. Hopefully I...

I've not had any real cravings as such during my first 8 days, but I seem only to be able to think about food. I'm already thinking about what my first proper meal will be and I'm ordering cookbooks so I can make really good food. It is just me? I want to not think about food as I feel a bit...

Those are definitely the NICE recommendations, but I don't think that they are always followed. Having said that I only did 12 weeks last time before I spectacularly fell off the wagon... Not sure!

Fantastic effort! Well done!

Hi there, yeah Sarah's right. For as long as it takes to get within 1 stone of your goal weight. I've got a 7-8 month stretch ahead of me! Eeeks!

Wow! You look amazing. Well done. Can't wait till I can fit my behind into some nice slim jeans too! Go you!

I know people will hate me but I had to walk out of American Psycho. Hated it. Absolutely hated American Pie, Dumb and Dumber (I think I've only ever managed to watch 10minutes of it ever), CatWoman was atrocious, Face-Off (can't stand Nicholas Cage - he just cannot act!), The Mummy 3 (WHYYY did...

Woah! 3 stones in 2months? That's amazing. What's your secret?

Wow! Well done you! I can't wait to get into smaller clothes too!

Wow, that is awesome SLIM2012. I also just had my first weigh in, but only lost 8lb. Am in a similar position to you, weigh just slightly less and also need to get down to 10stones. Would be great to have someone to go through this with... Wish you luck!

So, hey guys. I am back on CD since last week. I was on LL a few years ago. Changed to CD and lost 3 stones on that. Had ONE bad move and ended up unable to continue with the diet. In fact I kept the weight off for 6 months and then became really unwell and suffered depression. This lead to the...

Hey there guys. So, I've just had my first weigh in on CD today and a bit deflated as didn't lose as much as I had wanted (only 8lb). I'm a returning dieter after having lost 3 stones and becoming unwell. My worry is that I am really focussed currently and don't want to break that by taking a...

Well done you! Wouldn't worry too much, she's probably trying to help you refocus! I only lost 8lb even though I didn't go off plan AT ALL. Truly gutted! :( Hope I get a decent loss next week though...

Little mumma, hope you still have a loss at least. I can't imagine the jubilee parties did many people much help on the diet front. Thankfully I don't drink so no alcoholic temptations to contend with. Small mercies for me for which I'm definitely thankful. I wish you luck :)

Oooooh Sarah! I would definitely be happy with that compromise! Will sign in this evening and let you know how well/badly it went.

Thanks guys, shall definitely keep the liquid intake up. Shocking that exercise would slow it down though.... Or was that just in the first two weeks? Would make sense as muscles matter could be being laid and that is more dense than fat... Anyone being dieting and exercising for a long time to...

Hi Bexboo. Sorry to hear that your Dr was so naff. Any chance of getting a different one? I've been through the ringer with my Dr's until I finally found my current one. Also in regards to laser treatment, although you have to pay, I believe the NHS will cover three treatments for PCOS...

Hi there guys. Reading through so many posts and it seems that the average weekly loss seems to vary for different people between 2 to 5 lbs a week. Was wondering if those of you who had a higher weekly loss could offer advise or tips on how to also maximise my loss (eg - do you drink loads or...

Hi there. Saw an advert on here for Zaggora pants and they look extremely interesting. Was wondering if anyone had purchased and had any success with these as I'd quite like to order a pair, but they're quite expensive!

Hi Lisa I was diagnosed really late with PCOS (When I was in my 20's and had put on a load of weight). I also, like you have really bad hirsuitism. I tried numerous different laser treatments which caused horrendous burns(one of them did), until I came across the one I use currently. After my...

Thank you! I'll check back in tomorrow and let you know how it goes :)

So I've had a tough few years, having previously had success on CD but putting it all back on due to illness and not taking enough care. Had my operation 7 weeks ago and began CD again last week (couldn't start any sooner). Have my first weigh in tomorrow and am dreading it. I've stuck to the...

Thank you!!! Lord knows its time my life took a positive turn with me firmly at the helm!

Hey there. So, I lost three stones on CD by Dec 2010, only to get really unwell afterwards. Was told I had developed gallstones. Was in such awful pain that I had to stop the diet. Finally had my operation this April and 6 weeks later I'm allowed back on. Have a mammoth mission ahead as weight...

Thank you :) x

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Hi there I'm just starting out on the whole diet scene again. I put on a whole load of weight at uni and then got diagnosed with PCOS after numerous incorrect diagnoses (by doctors not knowing what to look for and when). Since my diagnosis my weight has been stable, but still unbelievably...