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    I love Curves.

    Just discovered a Curves franchise has opened literally on my doorstep (well 2 miles away) and I am excited. I first heard about Curves on Oprah several years ago, bought the book and at the time was disappointed there was nothing in the UK near me. Now there is and I am just as keen. I need...
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    Happy Birthday D_Q

    Happy birthday from me too DQ. Hope you have a fab day.:flowers: :birthday:
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    Horizon:why are thin people not fat?

    Yep, I'm watching. It's BBC2 actually. All that eating is making me hungry though. And here we go again about obesity being catching. Isn't there enough fat discrimination without the threat of being treated like lepers just in case you infect someone with fatness.
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    My first week, who wants to join me?

    So far so good. Today I'm great. I really struggled for the first few coz I had not prepared properly. I've done CD faithfully once in 2005 and lost over 6 stone in 4 & half months. Stuff happened, I lost all reason and put the weight back on. It's been a series of starts and stops (all in all 3...
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    My first week, who wants to join me?

    I'll join you. In my first week too (though am not new to CD). Day 5 for me. xxx
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    Master Chef BBC on now!

    I've so enjoyed this series and can't decide who should win. I'm on the fence here. I do hope they all get to live their dreams.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi Team, :scale: I am real pleased about a fab 6.5lb loss, after a true to plan week. If only I'd been as good in the 3 weeks prior then I would have smashed my 3st in 8 weeks target. Still, 34.5lb can't be sniffed at. :thankyou: you all for your support during the challenge. xxx
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    What Tf Is The Pink Patch About???

    erm, really???? What brought that on - a dare? Just really curious.
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    Looking for weight loss inspiration??? ........

    ... then switch to Oprah on Diva TV right now for some amazing weight loss stories. It's on Sky channel 282 now and then again at 4pm.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi all, Long time since I've checked in. Regret to say I've lost nowt in weight this week but have shed inches . So clothes are fitting better but can't contribute to the team's loss. Here's hoping for one big loss in the last week of the challenge.
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    Last Person To Post Wins

    er, not so fast H&W. I'm the winner :D.
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    A DIET TIP FOR EVERYONE

    :giggle::giggle::giggle:
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    The song lyric thread!

    Oh yes I'm touched by this show of emotion
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    im celebrating city winning with water??!!!!!

    Well done your team, especially for giving us GUNNERS a chance to go 5 points clear at the top tomorrow night. I'll drink water to that too:D
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    ****IT'S THURSDAY - Lets do it hour by hour ****

    Hi every1, Thought I had better make a habit of checking in on this thread to keep myself on track. Was an F minus last week, losing only 3 oz after a 3 day rescue plan. I had gone to pot for 4 days. I'm back on track but obviously struggling. Please feel free to take me to task when I go awol...
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi Team, I've been weak and a bit silly with food and so I apologise for the impact this will have on this weeks team result. After a few days of chaos followed by SS over the last 3 days, I shed a grand total of 3 oz, yes that's 3 ounces since my last weigh in. I've got myself in hand now...
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    i knew i would...

    Hey Annie, Was in the same boat except mine went further a bit further. Went on a 4 day bender which I'm now well on the way to repairing. Lived on prawns and a couple of shakes on Saturday and restarted SS today. 9p.m and so far so good. Better turn in early to avoid temptation. Let's get...
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    JEM Before and After losing 185 pounds!

    My God, the change in you is gobsmackingly fantastic. You were a goodlooking girl in the before picture but now you are just :wow:. And to have maintained your loss over a year is even more brilliant. What an inspiration!
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    First weigh in

    Great start Sharon. Well done.
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    I've lost 11 stone!

    :happy096: Wow Eva, that is a fantatstic loss in double quick time. You've done so well and you are so inspiring to me and many others here. ,Very well done.
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    CD February Challenge - Weigh in time!!!

    Blue_grapefruit - 14lbs Delli - 10lbs Grandma - 20lbs Sasha63 - 14lbs Becky85 - 14lbs Ti@ra M@ker - 14lbs MochaJ -14lbs Plus - 20lbs
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    Losing 100lbs

    DAFT??????, No way, this is the stuff of dreams. You've done brilliant to get where you are and you continue to inspire. Well done girl and keeping on lifting us strugglers with those "daft";) things.
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    2 stone in a month

    Fantastic loss girl. WTG and keep going.
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    4th weigh in

    That's a fab loss Megmax. I also fell just short of my 2st in 4 weeks mini goal, but what the hey. It's still a great loss. 26lb gone forever. I can't understand why your CDC says you'll put on weight on AAM. If you stick to the quantities you are sure to lose. I've had 2 AAM days a week from...
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    Flaxseed

    Well, flaxseed is all about the essential fatty acids, which is great, but fat does have calories. If you are on SS then I reckon you ought to check how much in calories you will be adding to your daily intake. Psyllium husks are good for no. 2's and are allowed on CD. I hope a CDC will come on...
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    WEEK 11 - 6lbs Off... Valentines target met!!!

    Well, there's 2 weeks to go. You never know:)
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    WEEK 11 - 6lbs Off... Valentines target met!!!

    Way to go Claire :clap:. Top results. Keep it up, girl. Better set another Valentine goal ;)
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    FatFairNForty(ish) 23 stone 4.8lbs. to 10 stone 9lbs..

    Wow, the difference is amazing. You have done great and look fantatstic. What an inspiration it is to see your results. Well done girl.
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    Further to my rant about Westernised Countries obsession with food....

    My realisation too Ladylite. I was using too big pots, too big plates and generally cooking too much food. The other day, I went for the weekly food shop on auto pilot. Got home to put stuff away and realised I should have checked becoz there was still food there to last about 2 weeks. Tells you...
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    4th weigh in

    Hi Lou, :clap:Well done on your loss this week. Keep going.
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    Water.. Does drinking more really improve weightloss

    What's wrong with drinking heated water?
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    suddenly very hungry

    How are you feeling now? Is there anything happening today that might have triggered the 'hunger'? Only sometimes psychological hunger masquerades as the real thing. I think the important thing is how you deal with it. Perhaps split your shakes up to drink in the times in between. Maybe even...
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    Thought Records

    Hi ya Curly Girl :wavey:, I've not been bored at all by your post. It's actually quite a revelation for me. An a-ha moment so to speak. What a brilliant tool these thought records are. I try to keep a journal but it's not nearly as focused as your record. I can see why you guys pay extra for...
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    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge...Failure only happens when you give up!

    Ohhhh, Hadn't got it. Being a student I thot for a mo it was somethng about not acknowledging sources:D.
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    Week 11... I've hit the 4 stone mark...

    :happy096: Way to go Claire. That is a fantastic loss.
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    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge...Failure only happens when you give up!

    I take it my CDC was quoting from a certain Mr. Roussos;)
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    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge...Failure only happens when you give up!

    Very timely advice. Thank you. Best advice I've had today. That and "You can have excuses or results, not both."
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    A question from an anonymous user.

    I think you are best advised to see a lipotrim pharmacist and consult your GP. I'm on Cambridge myself and I know that the sole source CD programme cannot be used by Type 1 diabetics and Type 2 diabetics on insulin can only use the CD programmes with the active involment of a doctor or...
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    8 lb in 1st week

    :happy096: Great start Tiggucci. Well done.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi ya Team, I'm down 3lb this week. Myrtlemoo, you stayed the same through a tough patch, that's got to be a positive in my book.:)
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    Where can I buy pysillium husks to make porridge?

    If not buying from your CDC, make sure they are 100% pure psyllium husks though. No added anything.
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    DAY1

    Hi ya Red, Watcha doing up at this un-Godly hour. Me studies and the Aussie Open. Fantastic that you got through the 1st hurdle. Here's hoping that the rest of the week speeds by for you. But shhhhhhhh!, I'll keep quiet now. This post will self destruct in 5 seconds :D
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    guilt

    Really? How can that be? Definitely calories though and awfully dehydrating. Not worthwhile on CD.
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    Black / Green / White tea. Can we have white?

    Rooibos is a fantastic tea. 100% caffeine free too. Makes a great iced tea type drink if sweetened with water flavouring. Yummmy. But white tea? That's news to me. Must search for & try it.
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    Great minds ey. HOT (as in hot curry)
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    Boofaloos restart

    Hi ya Boofaloo, 2 days SS is a HUUUGE deal. Good on you. It's never too early to start a diary, nice way to keep yourself motivated and accountable. Keep us posted.
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    Blarrrdy hell. 5 -1. A Spurs goal in the last minute. Well, I'll be generous, after 9 years with no wins against us, we won't begrudge Spurs a crumb or two :p:p And my telly is off until Thursday. Definitely no papers tomorrow. We'll never hear the end of it.
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    ;);) There's depression all round my house tonight:cry::cry:
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    :party0019:Yay, a consolation goal. Go Adebayor. There's 20 minutes yet. Better not put it past Arsenal yet!!!
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    I need a hug :cry:
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    :massmoon: (:D), you'll understand how I feel
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    Oh, I can't believe there are no footie fans here. Not even a Gunner to share my sorrow with. Shucks 4 - 0. (5 - 1 on aggregate). I know its only the Carling cup but still, I'm in a really dark place now.
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    O.K, I'm officially depressed. The depth of that depression depends on how the Arsenal lads atone for their sins. Aresnal 0 - Spurs 3. Blasphemy.
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    How do I make porridge?

    Yep, this is basically how I do mine too except I blend a little longer and use anything from 2tsp - 1 dsp of husks and 350ml water. I picked up the idea of mixing the husks into the powder a couple of days ago. This actually reduces blending time becoz my lot used to clump. Maybe I was using...
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    :hide:. You ain't are you? A Spurs fan?? Blasphemy:D There's a 2nd half yet. Dare I believe it will be alright at the end. Record intact with Spurs giving it away yet again.
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    Gawd, an own goal to boot :cry:. The lads look totally panicked too. So un-Arsenal. I sense a deep depression looming.
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    Oh I feel so sick.....

    Arsenal 2 goals down at Tottenham? That should never be.
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    How do I make porridge?

    Oh shucks:eek:. That should be 20 seconds. lol Go on then RD, do tell the other ways of making this. Anything to improve my taste experience.
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    How do I make porridge?

    Hi BigBirdy, You don't say how you made your porridge so I can't be sure if it was the way you made it or if it's just that the texture doesn't agree with you. It can be a bit of an acquired taste. Here's how: Start with 2 tsp of pysillium husks mixed into the dry shake powder of choice. Not...
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    1st restart weigh in

    Hey MilkyBar (Kid??) Well done. That's a fab loss.:clap::clap::clap: I think it's quite typical of us re-starters to compare previous losses. Was just doing some of that myself. We are only human ey.
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    weigh in day

    Goodluck with the :scale:. I'm sure you'll be pleased. My 3rd WI is today also. Fingers XXX
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    Whats Everyone's Favourite Film..

    Love your choices 1 & 2 Ava. Green Mile I had to watch in bits as it was too raw for me, but loved it all the same.
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    Day one on SS

    Hey, well done for getting through day 1.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi Nina, Doing great thanks but otherwise an uneventful Monday. Done 2 shakes + 3L so far and no tea/coffee so I best get going on 4th litre and 2 shakes before bed time. A CD binge if you will :D. Tomorrow is my 3rd WI and can't wait to see what that brings.
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    Whats Everyone's Favourite Film..

    "The Usual Suspects"
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    100LBS DOWN!

    :party0019:FANTABULOUS :party0019: Very well done. I think the fragrance for a treat is a great idea. You can smell your success and be reminded how far you've come. Wow!
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    Anyone tried one of these blender bottles?

    Hmmmm, looks interesting. Have you tried it Alibongo and how well do they mix shakes?
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    Last Person To Post Wins

    I can multi task but I can't do minimins, watch tennis, do my essay, get sorted for the morning and take a first look at the Sunday Times at the same time. Something's gotta give. See you later people. I guess the prize ain't mine today.
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    Porridge Recipe Please

    I've been going mad for the porridge lately. I've not seen a specific recipe other that add pysllium husks to shake, more or less than a tbsp depending on how thick you want it. I've tried porridge with almost all of my fav sweet shakes. It don't work with the cappuccino but is gr8 with the...
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    how often

    I've been a serial cheater on my previous attempts and that obviously got me nowhere, hence yet another start. I'm on day 20 of my final restart. Although I had sworn blind I would be on strict SS, I've had 3 AAM days since restarting. My default mindset was to beat myself up for doing so but my...
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    Biggest Loser Inspiration : It's Only A Number!!

    Bump, bump bumpity bump. Needed that advice .
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    Tomorrow is D Day!!

    :wavey:Well Hi (if you could hear me, I'ld be sounding Texan) Head in the right place - check Motivated - check knowing first week can be testing but will pass - check access to support on minimins - check Why hun, you are good to go. Luck is an extra but I'm wishing you heaps anyway.
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    Newbie!!! :)

    :welcome:East_Star
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    What is YOUR song?

    Right now, right here it's Luther's "Dance with my father"
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    WOW guess what my mum just offered me!

    That's a fab bribe:D. Where in Africa would you be thinking of going?
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    Feeling deflated..........

    I asked because I read somewhere, most probably the O Magazine, that 'the fat' friend losing weight upsets the status quo. Suddenly there's no reference point for the skinny friends to console themselves with, i.e, "Well my boyfriend might have left me for a younger woman but at least I'm not as...
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    Almost finished week 1!

    hi Sable, Well done for getting through week 1 and goodluck with the weigh-in tomorrow.
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    keep my mind off food!

    Hey, Well done for your losses so far. I've also just bolted from the kitchen where my boys are eating. It mostly gets easier but there are days when a fishfinger looks the most delicious thing in the world. Eyes on the prize hey :)
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    Really Worried about ketosis now

    Oh, I think I've worried you now Angela. Not my intention at all. It's just that the info pamphlet that comes with my ketostix suggests a dark purple colour is a danger sign. But this is for people who are insulin dependent diabetics and indicates a serious condition called diabetic...
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    Feeling deflated..........

    First off, congrats on your fab loss so far. I can only dream of a size 14 let alone a 12. It must be a heavenly feeling slipping on a 12 and finding it a perfect fit. Very well done :clap::clap::clap: I cannot account for your friends not commenting on your appearance really except to be...
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    Really Worried about ketosis now

    If you are testing first thing in the morning then they are likely to be dark. Have you tested towards the end of the day when you've had most of your water?? If so and they are still dark purple, there would be no harm in checking the situation out with your GP or practice nurse. Don't mean to...
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    Just thrown 2 soups away as I couldnt stand them!

    Sorry to read you didn't like the soups. I personally love the oriental chilli. Just had that for my third shake of the day. (Hope I've not made you gag :)). I started on the sweet shakes and only when I felt I wanted something savoury did I venture into the soups. You really do need the...
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    :wavey: everyone, Hope you are all doing great today.
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    No Change???

    You've certainly worked hard so perhaps while the scales have not moved, you've shed the inches. Have you meausred yourself? It says in the SS programme book, that it is not necessary to do anything other than very gentle exercise. Someone (can't remember who) explained that exercising on SS...
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    Cramp

    Hi, I'm prone to cramp myself but thankfully not since my restart on 1st Jan. I drink 4L of plain water a day + another 1.5 L in tea/coffee. Crampex tablets and slimline indian tonic water were recommended elsewhere. I bought both but have used neither becoz the crampex tabs asked questions...
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    i'm feeling very unhappy!!

    Yaaaay!!:)
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    i'm feeling very unhappy!!

    ........... still gathering my jaw from the floor and dusting off the green :jelous: on my face. That is a fantastic loss. About what I need to lose. Does Jem use 'Jem' as a user name?. I'd love to have a look at her posts, maybe see B&A pic if any. WOW, WOW, WOW.
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    being fatter makes you less attractive

    I'm feeling all the posts. I wonder though, if there isn't a part of us 'fat' people that half expects negative reactions from the people we meet, leading us to put up our defences and 'leave me alone vibes'. In other words, maybe we have little mannerisms we may or may not be aware of that keep...
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    3rd Weigh In

    You and me both hun ;). The seat belt was becoming a struggle to do up and then I realised a few days ago that it was so much easier. The pound is a great loss and the inches are fab. We just need to take care of the lbs (heck, even just the ounces) and the stones will take care of themselves...
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    How much do you pay for your meal packs?

    I'm on CD and I pay £50.40 for 28 a week. That's £1.80 a pack.
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    i'm feeling very unhappy!!

    Come on Annie, just one more post and you'll gain PM privileges. May be you might be able to visit me in the members only diary link.:) (sorry to hijack the thread)
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    Lipotrim convert....worried it's not safe

    Hi there, I'm on CD but I did check out lipotrim (attracted by the cost). I read their information and listened to the programme CD. It is as safe as other VLCD. The pharmacist does the basic checks to ensure you are o.k to go on the programme. I was told that if the pharmacist picked up on...
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    2nd weigh in!

    That's great Blackrose. Well done.:clap:
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    Get Off Your Arse And Lose Weight

    Sure grabbed my attention as I felt you were talking to me directly, being sat on my arse and lurking on mimimins and all:D. Will check it out on amazon. Does it tell us anything us professional dieter's don't already know?
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    Day 2 of Restart (and advice needed for Days 4 & 5 of CD)

    Hi there Maybaby, Nope, no experience of classroom environment but I do drive around a lot on my placement and visit homes where I would be loathe to ask to use the loo. It seems unprofessional somewhat. So on days like this, I take most of my water in the evening. I do take little sips out of...
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    Oh Please help:(

    Drink lot's of water and continue with the diet as normal. What's done is done. If the wrap was all you had then you should be back in ketosis within 24 hours. Next, sit your friend down and explain the diet when there's no food involved. Ask for support, not sabotage.
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    i'm feeling very unhappy!!

    Hi Lou, Sorry to hear about this predicament. You've come so far already and you sound motivated so I think you'll be alright for the week. Hopefully your cdc will come up with a workable solution for you.
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    The journey has begun!!

    Hi ya KayJay, Welcome to CD. With the right frame of mind, this is probably the easiest diet in the world. The shakes (standard ones for me) taste quite indulgent which is a bonus. I think you might have picked up already that the first few days to a week can be the hardest. But forewarned is...
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    WTG team. :party0011::party0011: Bring on week 3.
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    boobies...

    Here is the link for the thread I mentioned above: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/28149-boobies-kept-them-lost-them-gained-them.html
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    boobies...

    I'm on day 17 of CD and I already need a smaller cup. I too should be smaller up top were it not for the weight. There's a pretty long and interesting thread on this in the CD forum. Will see if I can raise for you.
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    12 stone gone!!

    :happy096: fantastic loss. very well done and happy birthday
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    Leaving CD

    Awww Blue_Grapefruit :wave_cry:, I do hope you continue visiting us here. I've so enjoyed your posts and your encouragement. Hopefully we can catch up with your progress on the WW forum. Goodluck.
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    Minimins BL Challenge Week 2 - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Well done Hels Hotties and Delightful Divas for your fab losses this week. Where are we at Mini's?????
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    Shock, horror.....................

    But I do know the difference, there's no getting away from that. Economic sense is great, but choice is so much better.
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    5 stones...5 months...halfway!

    :happy096: That is fantastic news. Well done you and keep on going because the end must definitely be in sight for you now.
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    Shock, horror.....................

    Yep, this is another of my favourites. Hopefully the standard variety will always be available. I tried it alright and promptly rang my cdc to swop all 13 packs left. Half my weekly order was always cappuccino. I can taste the difference. Can I get used to it? Hmmmm? Great for lactose...
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    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    Gosh, those gruesome insides of a 25stoner have me pretty determined to lose the fat. I can't stop stressing about my own innards right now.:(
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    Nothing's gonna stop me now

    ..........nothing. Not after catching sight of the insides of the 25st corpse on Channel 4's Eat to save your life. Simply gruesome. Not that there will ever be a Miss goodlooking innards competition when we are dead and gone.
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    Shock, horror.....................

    .....:eek::eek: my cdc tells me that my all time favourite flavour, CAPPUCCINO, will no longer be made regular but will only come in the lactose free version:eek::eek:. Lactose free anything tastes like it still needs development. It's watery and very granular. It tastes like punishment...
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    Start weight of

    Hey Louisa, Just popping in to say hi and check how you are doing. Hope all is well. Keep on keeping on
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    sorry - this is gross but need answers!!!

    Hi Annie, My diary is now in the members only thread. I've put the new link in my signature. Hope you can visit soon.:) PS, sorry to crash in on this thread with none 'poo' related material:D.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hey Nina, Bet those 16's will be falling off ya in no time ;).
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    soups

    I've not had the chance to taste the potato and leek yet:(. I was meant to get some in my order today but when I checked the bag my cdc brought for me there was vegetable soup (which I don't like) instead of the P & L and some spicy tomato soup. I tried the tomato, just so I could be convinced I...
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    Weight Loss

    Do you know, I've asked myself this question. I know we need to take all our shakes for the nutrition, but if the knowledge is that we should eat only when hungry then what's one to do. I've started adding pysllium husks to my shakes and they've become quite filling. It's nearly 5p.m now and...
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi Team Ninababes, how is your neck now? Let's hope you are feeling 100% real soon. As for me, I'm doing alright except I think I've over done the psyllium husks. I'm loving that porridge thing and 3 of my 4 shakes for the past 3 days have had a couple of tsp of the husks. I love that I can...
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    sorry - this is gross but need answers!!!

    Was just wondering if taking psyllium husks would help 'keep' things together (less runny)?????
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi Team, Coming to the end of day 13 (or is it) of the challenge. How is everybody getting on?? Look forward to catching up soon.
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    My first weigh in!

    :clap::clap::clap: well done, that's a fab loss.
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    The Ten Whys That Everyone Needs To Answer!

    Great post. This really has me thinking and is going straight into my 'Change Scrapbook'.
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    Frozen Tetras

    Stacie, I suppose you should try at least every recipe once. There is the benefit of getting something different. After a while, the shakes can become a bit boring really.
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    Frozen Tetras

    It is just like ice-cream if you have a good imagination:D. But really, it just depends on your tastes and how despaerate you are for something new.
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    2008 Wish List

    Simply, "to live my best life"
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    Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

    Think alike :D
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    Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

    Am watching Oprah too and have just been on Amazon putting it on a wish list too as I don't have time for leisure reading till July.
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    Today I am feeling

    Well done for getting through the test Caress. You stuck to your resolve and didn't cave in to food. That is something to smile about today. I think you should sit your mom down when you're feeling stronger and have a word about how unsupportive her constant talk of food seems. Tell her you are...
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    First weigh in!

    :happy096:. That's a great loss. Keep it up.
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    I Miss Tasting Food

    Shornie, :giggle: Just having a little giggle at your post because I reported elsewhere of my shameless incident with a slice of pizza. I did everything but eat it though. If that slice were human, it might have filed an indecent assault report. I too thought of chewing some, to enjoy the...
  171. R

    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    'A' for effort Team and with only 5 results reported, it looks like we can :whoopass: next week if everyone remembers to post results.
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    Minimins BL Challenge - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Congratulations Hel's Hotties.:clap::clap::clap: 'A' for effort Delightful Diva's + Gonna be Mini's:clap:
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi Team GBM, I'm doing well and glugging GT and water by the bucket. Had a shameless incident with a slice of pizza yesterday :o. I did everything but eat it thankfully. I fingered it, oggled it, inhaled it, passed it over my tongue, then summoning the last bit of resolve, chucked it...
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    1st Week Lost 10lbs

    Way to go, girl:party0019:
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    aww look what my husband wrote

    That's a lovely picture Louisa.
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    tips for drinking water please

    Warm to hot water goes down a treat. Keep it by your side. Tesco has some cheap clip-it type two litre water/juice jugs (£1.50) that travel well. I fill it 1/3 cold water and 2/3 hot water. Obviously it cools with time but even at room temp, it beats ice cold water. I have this little ritual...
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    Word Association

    package
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    Word Association Thread

    someone???
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    Got 10 stone to loose...

    :welcome:Skyemagic. You are in good company indeed. Well done for taking the first steps to reaching your goal. I've got 13 stone, well actally now nearly 12 stone, having lost 13.5 lb in my first week. I try not to let the big number daunt me. What diet are you on. Keep logging on and keep...
  180. R

    Thought for January

    That is a super poem.
  181. R

    The Cambridge 2008 Gameplan! Learn It, Live It, Love It!

    :thankyou: Make it a sticky please.
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    Has anyone read The lovely bones?

    Oooooooooooh, is this the begininnings of a Book Club?? Have not read 'the lovely bones' yet. Can't really read for leisure at the minute but will certainly be sinking into it in the summer when my studies are done and dusted. I read 'a million little pieces' though, but felt so betrayed on...
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    Minimins BL Challenge - The Results are in!!!! :)

    :happy096:That is FANTASTIC. Very well done Delightful Divas and Hel's Hotties.
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    confession - just so i admit i am not saint

    I live in a brick house so I'll never throw stones. (well actually I would, 13 of them, but you know what I mean). Well done for fessing up to the mometary lapse. That is a sure way of being accountable and a 1st step to getting back to strict SS. Keep up your good work so far and the lbs...
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    Day 4 and nearly gave up!

    Now that sucks. You'ld think your colleagues would be a bit more supportive now that you've told them. Let's hope you get into that zone where the sight or smell of food does nothing for you very soon. Being at goal is likely to be more delicious.
  186. R

    Day 4 and nearly gave up!

    Another little trick I picked up: Dab vicks under your nose. What you can't smell won't bother you.
  187. R

    Ok to take Multivit/Min Supplements?

    Yep, not at all necessary to take a vit supplement. CD has 100% of what you need, provided you take all your shakes as instructed.
  188. R

    WILLPOWER!!!

    Great stuff. Your determination is infectious.
  189. R

    Day 4 and nearly gave up!

    Thanks TracyJ.
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    Word Association Thread

    call
  191. R

    Day 4 and nearly gave up!

    Ahh, but you've come so far already and the first week is admittedly, the hardest. Well done for resisting that sarnie. As with CD & LL, drinking more water helps with those 'feelings of hunger'. Something I've learnt recently is that the little gnawing feeling you get when you think you...
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    Word Association

    drop
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    Word Association Thread

    account
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    Word Association Thread

    civil
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    Word Association

    french
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    Word Association Thread

    house
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    Word Association Thread

    cover
  198. R

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    I just can't wait for week 1 results to be posted. :gimi:
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    why is it??

    Hi Louisa, Oh I so identify with what you've said there. I always have a moment when I stall. For me, 4 or 5 stone makes such a huge difference to my appearance and with people commenting on how good I look and all, I relax and always end up putting the weight back on. That's why I look...
  200. R

    Shake It

    Yeah, I was attempting to describe the shaker from maximuscle above but I guess because I bought it to use as a gym water bottle, I refer to it as a bottle.
  201. R

    On day 11 and .....

    Now that's the sort of thing that makes it to my gratitude journal. Good on you.
  202. R

    Shake It

    Forgive me for butting into this thread, being on the Cambridge diet and all. I sorta click on the new posts link and reply to posts without always checking which forum it's from. So I do apologise if my contributions are not useful to you.
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    1st WI results

    Awww. Thanks everyone.
  204. R

    How Much Water Do You Drink??

    I'm on 5 litres a day plus another 1 litre or so worth of tea and coffee. I drink my water warm and that certainly helps it go down.
  205. R

    Do you feel like you could do it alone?

    Hi Claire, What's the problem exactly. Is it (1) The :airquote:small:airquote: loss this week, (2) the group sessions or (3) the cost. If LL is working, my bit of hard learned wisdom from serial dieting is: Get to goal with the one programme. You'll have a lifetime of maintenance to 'go it...
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    Can't get in2 right frame of mind.

    Hi Petal, You'll find your personal truth and make the connection. As Russiandoll says, the quiet voice will come through, you just need to give it a chance. I don't think anyone can say very much to get you to this point. In the meantime, love yourself. That NLP thread sounds like thee...
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    The Century Club - Let's Make 2008 Great!

    Hi ya Mich, Hope you get off to a flying start. Oh if only we could bottle the enthusiasm and determination we feel at the begining and drink it when things look a bit bleak. This forum is the next best thing though so keep us posted on your progress. You'll soon be in those 16's and before...
  208. R

    Fire in my belly!!!!

    I also get acid reflux with the water flavourings so I only use 1 small tsp in 2 litres water every 2nd or third day. I really need anything that helps the water go down.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi yummymummy, Glad to see you're still here and doing great. 5litres is great. I've struggled with the water today, having been on the road a bit and not wanting to be caught short. I'm only just starting my 3rd litre and its after 10p.m. I weighed in today and I've lost 13lbs (+3/8 but who...
  210. R

    Shake It

    That should have read tetra brics and yes they are ready made shakes from CD. Quite lovely flavours too. Seeing as you are on LL, how about buying one of those Maximuscle shake /drinking bottles. I've seen them in Boots and they mix a shake quite well. There's a mesh inner lid that helps the...
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    1st WI results

    Lol - I sure would. Looking forward to the day
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    newbie introduction

    :welcome:
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    Shake It

    Hey Muffin, Sorry if it sounds obvious but the tetra packs (assuming you are doing CD) might serve you better at work. I know all about trying to conceal the diet from colleagues too. Too many questions and then subtle sabotage (what with all the cakes and biscuits and offers of chinese...
  214. R

    Fire in my belly!!!!!

    Hi Prettyfacebut, I have had this same experience with the water flavouring, really quite bad heartburn/reflux. I use a 1/2 tsp per 1.5L but it still happens. But if I use it every 2nd or 3rd day then I can keep the heartburn at bay. It's a pity really coz it certainly helps the water go...
  215. R

    Day 6 - 1st weigh in

    Well done for your loss. A pound a day, is gr8.
  216. R

    weird huh??

    Sounds like you're in for some great results when next you weigh in. Sorry about the ring not fitting anymore but I bet you don't mind at all ha!
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    Hows everyone getting on this year!!??

    Hi there Rade Ditto. Expecting now (rather than merely hoping) that this is the year I successfully complete CD. I reckon it should take me 12 months (if I stick with it 100%) to lose the weight and then begin maintenance in 2009. Wishing you much success with your plans.
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    just realised i havent said HI today

    Hi Louisa, Good to see you are doing great. It's fab isn't it, when you find a tasty flavour to carry you through. I've not tried the potato & leek as my cdc never seems to have it. Love, love, love the oriental chilli but not the veg soup/chicken mushroom. Never tried the tomato as I don't...
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    1st WI results

    Thanks Ann + Hollycat + Soonbeslim I was just rambling on in my diary that I'm smiling about it but the excitment is muted because this is ground I've covered before. But still, its a good result in the right direction.
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    1st WI results

    and I'm 13 lbs down. Well 13 & 3/8 actually but I wont haggle over the 3/8 of lb.
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    :missing: :missing: :missing: Team GBM? Where art thou??
  222. R

    Word Association Thread

    sauce
  223. R

    The preparation was soooo worth it!!!!!

    Wow, 10 lbs in prep week. That is fantastic. SS should be a doddle for you then. Well done.
  224. R

    Hoping to start CD as of monday (7th)

    Hi there, Kelly :wavey: Well, today is the 7th. Hope you've gone off to a flying start.
  225. R

    jo_star's diary thingy....

    Hi ya Jo-Star, Oh, that sounds like a crappy day you've had. Here's hoping you wake up to a better day tomorrow.
  226. R

    new year new re-start !!

    Hi Sharon, You are in good company here. I'm just coming to the end of re-start week 1 myself. Good luck this time around. Keep us posted on all the high and lows (hopefully none) and we'll keep each other going.
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    Its Monday - We CAN do it, hour by hour!

    Yes, I drink it this way sometimes, especially when I'm struggling with water or feeling hunger. I use 3-4 bags in 2 Litres of hot water into which I add 1tsp of summer berry water flavouring. I drink it warm to cold and I quite like it, but then again I'm one for strange flavours. This idea...
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    Its Monday - We CAN do it, hour by hour!

    :wavey:Hi guys, Glad to see every1 is doing well today. I'm now coming to the end of day 7 and am so looking forward to officially weighing-in tomorrow a.m. ( Of course I've had a sneek preview on day 4 and the numbers were looking wild. Must be all the GT I've been drinking by the bucket...
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    Word Association

    arrest
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    If I see the toilet one more time I'll scream

    I was gonna answer this but sorry, nature calls. Honest:D
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    Word Association

    bench
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    awful weekend

    Hi IWDITT, Sometimes it takes a while to zone into this diet, and sometimes when you are in the zone, stuff happens to derail you but keep on keeping on as you seem determined to do. Keep logging on here too, even when you're having a bad day. There's so much inspiration, warmth and...
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    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi D_Q, I 'm so sorry to hear about the setbacks due to health problems. I hope your health is fully restored very soon and that we can all can shift the weight this glorious year.
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    I think this is the place 4 me... I need to lose half of me...

    About Evans Oh I said bye to Evans even at my current size 26/28 except for shoes as I'm a 9. I'm sure my feet will go down to an 8 then I definitely won't be going in there again. It reaffirms my fatness. I stopped feeling self concious (comes with age I suppose) and went into shops other than...
  235. R

    Tell us...

    :wavey:Hi there, I'm having a good day too, even forgetting the shakes but not the water. I sit at my desk with 2 x 2 litre jugs of water, 1 flavoured, 1 plain. Just now coming to the end of day 6 and I can't wait to see the figure on the scales on Tuesday a.m. Had a sneek peek on day 4 though...
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    Word Association

    Rocket
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    Word Association

    Room
  238. R

    To weigh or not to weigh??

    Hi, my name is Plus and I have a problem with scales in every way imaginable :D I found that when my scales broke and I decided not to replace them for reasons Kazz states, I ended up making more trips to Boots than I normally would and spending £0.60 at a time. I needed to weigh myself twice...
  239. R

    Am I really in ketosis if I'm still feeling so hungry

    Hi Iwillsucceed, Hope it helps to say stick with it. If you've still got a shake to take maybe split it in half. and have one now and find something to distract you such as trawling this board and don't forget to keep glugging the ol' water. It really does help with hunger. Perhaps a bit of...
  240. R

    long term plans? what do you think

    Just PM'd you.
  241. R

    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Good afternoon all, Making my first appearance of the day at 3pm to see who else is here. Spent the early part of the day with my head :coffee:in a series of Sunday papers + yesterday's Times (didn't get a chance to read it). It is custom in this house to buy 3-4 weekend papers at a time. I'm...
  242. R

    Word Association

    shampoo
  243. R

    Updated Pics

    :wow: the difference is amazing. You look fabulous.
  244. R

    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    Hi D_Q, Yeah, I thot smthing might have been up so I had the over enthusiastic cheek of a determined re-starter to get a Team thread going. I've had a good week so far and downed 16.5 litre over 3 days + today's 5 Litres and still counting. I confess, I've been ogling one of your pics (the...
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    Word Association

    medicine
  246. R

    I was looking at the usa CD

    Oh, meant to paste this link too but too late to edit further. Cambridge > About Cambridge > Our Products
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    I was looking at the usa CD

    Now excuse me if I'm totally off the mark here, but reading the latest Inspiration Magazine, carrying an article called 'A brief history of the Cambridge diet', I get the understanding that there was a relationship with Cambridge US. It is said Dr. Howard first launched the renamed Howard's diet...
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