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6th weight in for me tomorrow morning But I had a blip tonight... First time in 6 weeks.. Not good! Back on it straight away

Yes that's fine I always alternate, when I want to nibble I make myself an omelette and few veg :)

You don't have to eat everything on your late. Select the meat/fish and the veg/salad and that's fine. You could lose inches and no pounds on the scale so don't worry about the scale :)

5 pounds is great for the first week, that's what I lost! Not sure why the scales aren't moving but try no to weigh yourself at home only when you see your CDC, her scales might be different xx

I only get that with crunchy bars, I only eat lemon and chewy ones x

I have two bars a day and a shake x

If you have a weird taste in your mouth and don't feel the hunger anymore then def in ketosis :)

I used to have that when I had bars. No more bars = no more tummy trouble for me!

You need to drink more water if you have a tetra (same as with the bars). I don't like the shakes but I like the tetras, different texture and taste I think x

Coke zero has no citric acid I drink it every day x

Yep, not until step 3 though :(

Is it step 2? SS+ is less than 800 cal for sure

Must say the bars usually make my tummy funny (more toilet trips!) so I try to avoid them for this reason...

I got mine from holland and Barret x

Didn't have any bold patches, just less hair, and thinner. But didn't really mind as the weight loss was amazing. Hair back to normal after so don't worry too much xx

I had that first time I did that diet. Every time I washed my hair lots were coming off! When I went on higher steps it was better, and my hair got thicker when I stopped the diet. So only have to go through that for a couple of months then it will be back to normal :0)

VLR, it was the same for me 2 years ago when I first did Cambridge, but they were back to normal roughly after 3-4 months. So they wont stay that bad for ever, the skin will get better x

Bet you can't wait your Xmas do, knowing you will have reached your target :)

Brilliant! How much have you got to lose?

Yes! They shrink first as I lose from the top first then it goes down later on!

How much do you drink? If not plenty enough it will be water retention because of the heat

Same for me, bars and tetras are more expensive than shakes and soups

Oh yummy! Didn't know about the citric acid in the mustard, will have to watch that!

Hi I use mustard on my chicken and I am onSS+, is mustard powder the same?

Been told only quorn pieces or mince :(

Ohh! Will check with mine then! Fingers crossed!

There are carbs, fat and salt in a sausage, so you might be on a higher plan Shame :(

Can we have those? On SS+? Thought we could only have the mince?

The cranberry one! I have one very day with the lemon one.

Must confess I use fat free dressing, it hasn't knocked me out of ketosis but I know I am not supposed to have it :(

I don't have breakfast but on the weekend So during the week my first shake is at lunch time, don't think it made any difference x

18lbs in 6 weeks sounds about right The average is 1 stone a month, so 14lbs in 4 weeks?

Wow that's really good! Couldn't have chosen better food on a off day. No reason why you won't get a loss this week :)

Last time I did the diet, I wasn't on ketosis on step 2 :( You must be sensitive to carb as well :( But I remember it was quite big a portion of protein, so it will fill you up. Can you stagger the protein through the day maybe?

You should be in ketosis by tomorrow, so don't undo all the hard work of these last 3 days, you would have to start all over again and go through 3 days of hunger again :( First week is the hardest, then it's easier, so keep going xx

Try to reduce the carb, that it the only thing I have to keep very low or my weight would go up :(

I think you stay on plan but you go on the step higher? My last CDC let me stay more than 12 weeks on SS/SS+ :0)

I wonder why she weighed you after only 4 days, surely you are going to lose more in 3 more days? Would have waited the end of the full week to get on the scale so you don't get demotivated. Hang in there, you might be surprised in a couple of days x

Can you check the menu to know what you can have? You could then plan what you are eating, get some protein and some veg or salad, no carb?

Could you have one of these Cambridge ready meals? My CC said there are better as there are more protein in them. But not sure if saying that is just to sell them, it would be cheaper to have a ww ready meal instead!

Are you on 3 pack a day? I don't think it would take that long, just drink a lot today and have your 3 Cambridge pack as usual, fingers crossed by tomorrow you will be back there.

Some of the protein have been increased a little bit, and it's 80g of the veg.

It is what I do, it's fine

Have one or two eggs, or a bit of chicken or tuna (in spring water only), but nothing else

No, you can have up to three soup/shake/tetra/porridge a day, that hasn't changed.

I love coke zero cherry, although I drink more than a glass a day!

Tomorrow should be better as ketosis will hopefully kick in x

Ok, if I have two I will make sure it's two lemon ones, thank you. Yes black pepper is allowed in your soup

Brilliant news thank you x (Had two bars yesterday and today, 2 different ones though)

Hi Sorry if it has been asked before, but could we have two bars a day? Can't think of a reason why not, but obviously it's not the rule Any idea?

Tin of tuna yes, but not salmon, not even fresh or smoked :( (Tin of tuna in spring water only)

The first time I did this diet people, started to noticed after I lost 2 stones, nothing before, it's not noticeable enough.

I think you can only have a teaspoon a day?

Yes, it's on offer at Asda (£1) :0)

I am having Coke Zero every day and I have been fine, I love the new coke zero cherry!

Make sure there is no citric acid inside Only coke zero is good, don't think Pepsi is ok

Are you measuring the amount of water you are using? I put my bowl on my scale to make sure I put enough water in my soup

Am on my phone too, that might be why then

Can't see the photos

Yes definitely! I don't have the energy for that and i have to focus on myself first. So yes be selfish!

What is a 12 week stretch?

Hi Same for me, £2 a soup and a porridge, so £42 per week Tetras are shakes already made, quite handy to have as you can bring it with you anywhere. Losses are roughly one stone per month

Hi I started to feel something after two weeks, my jeans were not so tight. But nothing after one week.

I would cut out the carbs as well, plenty of protein and veg! Good luck

Drink drink drink!

Hi I would have a first day of eating normal food but without any carbs, like a beef stew with lots of veg, or any meat with veg, cheese, yogurt, fruits... Then second day will be easier going straight back on Cambridge meals. It worked for me, I was on ketosis on day 2 :0) Good luck

Hi I would go for veg and protein, no carbs at all, and it should be fine Good luck

Hi I fill up a 50cl bottle of water and I drink one as soon as I wake up, still in bed. One after my breakfast, and so on I find it easier to drink from a 50cl bottle, and I know I have to drink 5 of those.

No it won't delay being in ketosis. You might already be in ketosis, yay!

Hi I don't think there is a big difference, I think it's hardly anything I am doing SS but when I want something I do SS+, I just have an egg or two and that's fine

Hi Vikki how are you doing today? Are you ok?

6 pounds is great!!! Well done!!!

Allowed or not? It's not on the list and CDC said its best to avoid it?

Hi I think they have their own Cambridge tool to calculate your bmi, but not sure Mine calculated my bmi when I started last week and I was exactly what I calculated from an app on my phone.

Hi Jembo Just came across your post, how are you doing? I know it's so hard to get back into it, I am now on day 5 after trying to get back into Cambridge since January! Hope you are still doing good x

Hi Are you talking about suitcase or hand luggage? Never had problem going to France with Cambridge products in my suitcase, but i don't think I had any in my hand luggage

Other choice would be to take your shaker with a bottle of water and make your shake in your car or somewhere else?

Hi Have you got any bars or tetras to take with you?

Wow!!! That's amazing!!! :)

Peppermint tea is good Yesterday my CDC said fruit tea are now allowed

Good luck for today :)

Hi Day 2 for me today I have 4 stones to lose, so should be on target by march. Not dreading Christmas too much, i know I can have turkey and few veg if I really want to join in. I really love the maple and pecan porridge, I find it delicious! Hope I can drink all the water today, that's a bit...

Starting today Nearly end of day 1... It was ok although i could eat everything in the fridge!

When is your appointment? Just had mine, can't wait to taste the cookies and cream shake!

Hi I have my appointment tomorrow as well, i am looking forward to it :) Good luck

Hi After months of struggling to do Slim and Save, I am going to see a Cambridge Consultant tomorrow morning! Very excited to be back on a supervised food replacement diet. So today is a low carb day to prepare myself, just having scrambled eggs for breakfast :0) Anyone starting tomorrow? x x

Mine got all wrinkled after they shrank when I lost few stones last year, it took about 4 to 5 months until they got back to normal. Keep moisturising and it will be fine :0)

Yes you can eat carbs and still be in ketosis What is difficult to know is how much you can eat without going out of ketosis Last time I was doing Cambridge 810, I wasn't in ketosis, so I assume just a bit of carb would kick me out of ketosis :(

Wow! You can see a massive difference!!

You look amazing x

Thanks Yes I does take time to be back to normal, last year it took about 6 months to look good again. Will start tomorrow then x

Hi everybody It's very quiet here but thought I would post anyway When do you start to daily moisturise to try to keep your skin good? I remember last year when I did cd I had to do it every day as boobs got wrinkly :( But not sure when to start? Have three stones and a bit to lose, haven't...

You look fantastic!!!

I love the dress! What size is it? Just wondering if its a bit too short for that kind of event? Is it knee length or above the knee?

I don't think so as the average is a stone a month?

I love bars so much, it's a real treat with a cup of tea. Will try to keep them for the evening, if not will have two a day x

I am finishing my slim and save sachets first before contacting my consultant. Met her few times before when I couldn't stick to it so I want to make sure I am well into it before meeting her again. How many days/weeks are you?

Hi Thanks for your reply I am from South Wales. Have been struggling for months to go back on diet, sticking to it for a week now so very pleased

Hi Feeling hungry tonight, going to have another bar with a cuppa, does anyone know if it will knock me out of ketosis having two bars in one day? (had one porridge, 2 shakes and a bit of eggs with veg today already) Thanks

I don't know about the sugar free squash, but about the tesco strawberry flavoured water? There is no citric acid in it.

Hi Starting day 1 today as well, lost 3.5 stones last year and put everything back :( Can't wait to be in ketosis! Good luck x

Yes me! Happy to see someone else is starting today :) xx

Great, was afraid that drinking only that would affect weigh loss, so no worries then!

It's written 0g on the label.

Hi Trying to go back on Cambridge, day 1 today. Would someone know if drinking only the Tesco strawberry water (no citric acid) instead of plain water would affect my weigh loss? Really struggling with plain water... :( Thank you x

I drink about 3 or 4 cans per day, and i am still doing fine x

Would it take me out of ketosis?? I know we can only have the tablets, but fancied making a pancake with my eggs and bit of milk, and I sprinkled quite a lot of canderel :(

Ok, will have to watch out x

Thank you x Well, that's a good news then! Yum yum!

I come from Cambridge where you can have 70g of veg with your protein, is that right you can have 200g with S&S?? If thats right, wouldn't that amount kick you out of ketosis? 200g is a lot, but maybe I'm wrong and it's less? I would be thankful for any guidance. Thanks

Hello! Newbie as well! Did Cambridge last year and put 2 stones back. Started today, can't wait to be in ketosis so won't be hungry anymore :( !

I ordered some samples yesterday and they arrived today, so I had the new spag bol for lunch, and it's sooooo spicy!!! It's nice though!

Thanks, that's brilliant! x

Do you stay in ketosis even if you have one of their meal every day??

Hi quickly I have been on Roacutane when I was younger, it worked great, but I still remember the dry skin, dry lips and dry everything! (good for greasy hair though!) x

Hi I could have written your post. Did it last year, stuck to it 100%, it was easy! Now I have been trying to start again for the last two months :( I am having a break from it as I was feeling down because I couldn't stick to it, I was feeling I was disappointing my hubby as by lunch time I...

Balsamic vinegar is fine x

I have one can of Coke Zero every day (sometimes two!) and i am still in ketosis, so don't worry. But nothing else than Coke Zero though x

Didn't stay on ketosis when I was on 810, but I know some people do

I started to lose from the top half first, the bottom half came last :( But don't worry, it will shrink and you will look fab :)

It doesn't look like this book is easy to find an afraid :(

Thanks for that, I had no idea they did a cookery book! Will definitely look into it x

Well done! I started again the diet yesterday, day 2 today. Good luck!

If you are on SS or SS+ I assume you are in ketosis? Then it would knock you out of ketosis. And you might be tempted to eat something else after that...

810 Choose one portion of protein-rich food from the list below: Protein Options 250g plain cottage cheese (5% fat) 325g reduced fat cottage cheese (less than 2% fat) 175g chicken breast without skin/fat 275g white fish fillet, eg cod, haddock 260g canned tuna* in water (drained) 190g fresh...

Hi I did 810 but am now on step 3 (1000). Didn't like 810 as i wasn't in ketosis, i was hungry, and i ate rubbish things. So obviously I put on few kilos. Now on 1000, I lost a bit, and I am always full, so i am really happy with this plan.

I have a soup every lunch time at work, the vegetable one as I love it. I do use a whisk to mix it up properly. And just need boiling water, so easy enough to make at work.

Thanks Alli x

Going to see my CDC tonight, so will ask her either I go back on SS for 2 weeks (holidays in 2 weeks) or maybe I could stop Cambridge for now? But what could I eat though?!

I was the same, really tired all the time, no energy... And that was all the way until step 2 (so few months). Hope you get through it though, and seeing the pounds dropping is worth it :)

Hi Would like to start Kung Fu, two hours twice a week, is it ok while SS? Would like to go back to SS from today as struggling on the diet when am not in ketosis :( Had major binge every day this week and feeling rubbish now :( Need 3-4 days to go back in ketosis when I SS, and Kung Fu starts...

People started noticing after 2 months I think, once I dropped two stones x x

Me too :(

No fruit at all until you get to a higher step :(

I was in ketosis during step 1 (SS and SS+) but wasn't in ketosis in step 2 (810) x

I loved 810 (back on SS+ now) but didn't stay in ketosis and was hungry :(

Asked my CDC about it, she said that only the CDC who paid to go to a conference will get them first, but it will come later for the others x

You can drink peppermint tea or any leaf tea but nothing from flowers like camomile

Brilliant thanks! Will look for gelatine as well :)

Will try the lollies tomorrow, thanks Will look at the jelly ingredients too but i doubt I can have it even though it's low calories.

Would it knock me out of ketosis? Am back on SS and really want something sweet :( There are 8 calories, 1.6g protein, 0.5g carb and trace of fats per serving. Any ideas?

Same for me after 4 months of Cambridge. I am now having anti-hair loss capsules from Klorane. It has cinchona extract, plant extracts, vitamins and minerals. Have to take it for 3 months as it takes time before you can see it working. And use a really gentle shampoo, I use the oat one from Klorane.

How tall are you? I am 5ft6, and about 10stone7, and should really loose more (7pounds) but can't be bothered!

Yes for peppermint, green tea and similar, but no for chamomile. If it comes from leaves it's ok but if it comes from flower then no.

I wouldn't eat, have done it before, just ordered a sparkly water

Just read your other post, 6 pounds off is fab!

Hi I have my weight in after work at 5.00, I stop drinking at about 2.00 and I go to the loo just before stepping on the scales! If weight in is at 12.00, I wouldn't have the lunch before (only early breakfast) and I wouldn't drink from about 9.00 or 10.00

Green peppers are allowed on 810 :)

A stone is easily done with SS or SS+, hopefully you will drop it with 810 as well

Have read you still get good weight loss on 810. I don't think it will be the case for me though, I am nearly on target and the weight is not dropping anymore.

Mca2168, i only officially started 810 on Thursday. My CDC was on sick the last 3 weeks so I didn't see her, but I knew I had to go up so I only increased protein a bit, but now i am fully on 810. But I pigged out for the first time this weekend so not good at all, will be back on track from...

My CDC told me that I should be slightly in ketosis (started on 810) but I don't think I am as am starving!

Can we have it? "Instant coffee chocolate caramel flavoured", ingredients: soluble dried coffee, natural and natural-identical flavours. "Instant coffee amaretto flavoured", coffee and natural almond extract. Any ideas if it's allowed? (am on 810)

Started 810 today too :0)

1.75 for sachets and 1.95 for bars and tetras x

I'm 5ft6, 10st6 and size 12 :( Don't think I will lose anymore now so will be stuck at size 12!

Veg soups every night for me, I love them!

Am not sure what I will do, will chat about it with my CDC I think. I do need something to help me control my portions so not sure... But hopefully the last step of Cambridge is something we can do for ever?!

It depends on your height. 4 packs if you are over 5f something (8?), otherwise it's 3 packs x

Yep! He agreed to a big shopping trip while visiting family in france, we came back yesterday with a suitcase full of new clothes :0)

Any ideas how to use Quorn mince on 810? I just tried to mix it in a pan with veg oxo cube, bit of chickpeas and cauliflower, was alright but not great. Don't know what else I can do! Any ideas? x

Thanks Lily x

It's written "black tea bergamot flavour", it's ok to drink on SS isn't it?

I think people started to notice after I dropped the first stone x

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Quebec

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Dublin

Barcelona

Stephan

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Mark

Luke

Kevin

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Harry

George

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All my family and friends know. I tell if someone ask me, and people at work did ask so they all know about it! The more people know about it, the more support I get, so it's good x

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Window cleaner

Farmer

Bartender

Giant buttons

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When I got stuck, I went from ss to ss+ for few weeks, and I just got back on ss and lost 5 pounds :0) x

Volvo

Uno (fiat?!)

Ford

Escort

Diamond :0)

Chalet in the Pyrenees

X men

War of the worlds

Vendetta

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Planet of the apes

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Cars

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Thanks, just bought few bottles, love the peach one :0) x

I used to have a bar every day at lunch time for about 3 weeks, I had to stop as my tummy was not right and my weight loss was slow. Since I stopped the bars, tummy is fine, I go to the loo every day and weight is going down :0)

Is it sainsbury brand? Want to go to have a look as would love to try!

1 year out of date, I wouldn't risk it!

It's around £2 s meal, 21 meals per week, I usually pay around £38 per week x

Thought anybody doing SS would have to have the form signed by gp? My bmi was 30 when I started, could have gone on SS+ without gp signature x

When I first went, she gave me a form to be signed by gp, and it's only when I got back to see her with the signed form that I bought my meals. I took £40 with me, but I use only 3 products a day x

Mine only take cash x

I wouldn't drink before going and make sure you go to the loo to empty your bladder just before!

Have read you can add pepper x

I think you can only drink peppermint tea and green tea, stuff from the leaves but not from the flower.

You look amazing!

You can have bars on week 3

Not keen on the crunchy ones, only eat the chewy ones :)

I do the same! Hubby is happy though, I bought a new recipe book and am going through it, loving cooking and watching him eat!

Hi Mrs T I drink a big mug of hot water with a spoon of veg flavouring every evening and haven't noticed it. It happens more during the afternoon when I have a bar for lunch! M

Wish I would lose 3 pounds every week!

It's what I do every morning!!! But I panicked once as my weight didn't move for few days, so maybe that's not so good!

Am on week 7 and not losing a lot, 2 pounds a week :( Had few days of SS+ though, and I have a bar every day, so could be the reason why I didn't lose more, not sure. But carry on and the weight will drop :0)

Have eaten two bars one day and I was fine so don't worry (was doing SS too)

My CDC always says you lose an average of a stone each month, and she's been right so far

Thank you I saved both SS+ and 810 lists on my phone, so will be fine next time. They didn't go to a carvery last night, but in a steak bar :0( Ordered a sparkly water and had my banana tetra while watching them eat sirloin steak!! Was a but embarrassed at the beginning as i didn't order any...

Hi Can't find the list of food allowed on SS+ and am not at home so can't check the Cambridge booklet, could anyone tell me if I can have a bit of turkey? Hubby and his family are going to a carvery so i want to know if i am allowed some or not. I have a tetra with me anyway, and I could pick a...

The veg one is great, I love it! (and hate the tomato one)

What is pro plus?

Bought it from Lloyd Pharmacy

Thank you Tried it last night, hubby said it works!

Just bought one as my breath is awful, the brand is GoldSpot, the ingredients are: aqua, alcohol, glycerin, aroma, peg-60, hydrogenated castor oil, sodium saccharin, cetylpyridinium chloride, limonene. Is it ok during SS?

Is it your first weigh in? I changed my days from Saturday to Thursday but I am on week 6

Would love to know what people's thoughts are on this as am on week 6 so half way there

Hi I am on week 5 too, started the bars last weeks, they are really yummy! But this week I am not losing much, only a pound so far, will go on Saturday for my WI so will see. I might eat a bar every other day and see what happens

Thanks, I will ask her when I go to see her, will try to stick with what I planned for the week in the meantime x

Thanks Will stick to the vegetable soup tonight then

Hello Why can't we have two per day? I started the bars last week, I have one every day for lunch, and now I want another one for tea. Could I have another one? I keep thinking about it and it makes me feel hungry for the first time in 4 weeks :0( P.s. Am on day 29 SS

Is there citric acid? If there is then it's not good

Glad to see my CDC is cheaper!

I pay 1.75 for the shakes and soups and 1.95 for bars and tetras

I love the soups! My favourite one is the vegetable one, the smell is so nice and I love the taste :0)

Wow! Brilliant!