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Apologies if this a rude question... but do you smoke? I do, and if I have 1 in the morning before I eat anything I can guarentee that I will faint! x

So day 9 is over and done with... But I know I haven't eaten anywhere near enough. All I've had is 2 boiled eggs for breakfast, and a pack if prawns think there was about 200g and then some muffins this evening managed 3L of water, 4 green teas and a little bit of sparking water! I was gonna...

Also... Was reading your diary on way home and made muffins!!! Yummy!!!!!!! Saved me this eve :)

Just ignore people! I get a few funny looks when people can sometimes get a whiff but I've got an excellent look I shoot them!! Congrats on day too!!! Operation LBD seems well under way :)

Thank you for all your advice ladies :) I just noticed last week I was seeing a bit more movement than I am this week and have college after work on alternate weeks! So we shall see :) otherwise I'm gonna have to start having massive lunches and a couple of Dukan snacks for college! Xx

You're doing so well! Like you said... You know what works for you! Hang in there him and you'll get through it! Chin up :) think of how AMAZINGLY you've done and the fantastic place you're in! Xxxx

Just read your whole diary!! You've done amazingly well and those shoes you bought we're HOT!! Hope you feel better soon sweetie :) be so proud of yourself!! Xxx

I'm thinking the same as it wasn't so late last week and I was doing really well! I can't seem to avoid it at the moment but as soon as I can I think I will! Thanks :) x x

Hahaha! Trying on your school clothes makes me chuckle!! I wish I had mine to try on! Although I can still fit into my holy communion dress from when I was 8 apart from the boobies I grew haha!! I wouldn't worry too much about the exercise! Sometimes work and other commitments get in the way...

Apologies for the typos at the bottom... Can't seem to delete or edit from my phone xx

Hi all, I've read the book and I know that it says it doesn't matter what time of day you eat etc... But does anyone notice a difference with weigh in if they eat early in the evening/late at night? I've got a lot going on at the moment so my evening meal isn't til about 10/10.30 at night...

You seem to be doing really well carol :) keep going girl and you'll be where you wanna be in no time :) xxx

Well done :) Keep going with what works for you and good luck! Xx

I just have the mentality that a little slip up could cause me 3 more days at the end to get that over and after oct I have so much planned I'm gonna have to have a couple of days off plan so it's best to keep these to a minimum whilst I can! I'm exactly the same as you with my true weight...

Hi Lily! How have you been getting on? It;s always so motivating in times of need to have a good target :) Good luck and keep us updated :) xxx

I don't really like Pizza express... so it wasn't too hard... Been realy struggling today! Doesn't help that someone placed a plate of biscuits in front of me at 10 am haha but my willpower makes me happy!! Tamara you've done AMAZING!!! How long have you been on Dukan? We're of similar height...

Hi :) I'm quite new on here too!! Maybe try and up your water intake. I notice that if I have tea and diet coke I tend to gain water rather than if I just drink big standard water from a tap lol! Good luck! I'm sure the lbs will be soon melting away! Xxx

I LOVE CHEESE!!! haha Unfortunately I don't think the fat content could ever be low enough for it to not be tolerated :( But I'd be so happy if someone else knew otherwise!! x

I'm exactly the same! I kinda just eat because everyone else is eating at that time and its the norm! I also force myself because I don't want my body to go into starvation where it's hanging onto every last calorie because I haven't given it any! If it works I'm happy! Still better than being...

Thanks ceridwen!! How have you been getting on? Have you been on Dukan for a long time? So end of day 8 and it was a bit of a struggle going onto PP after 2 PV days but I managed it :o) even went to Pizza express with my friends who I haven't seen for a whole and sat and sipped on a lovely ice...

I completely understand... I was so proud of myself that I stuck to Dukan 100%. I try to engineer my weekends so that I am always PV on a weekend. Also I always make sure I have stuff in the fridge to have a big breakfast/brunch where I make burgers from acceptable mince, have a dry fried egg...

Hi all, I've been nosing around for a week or so and felt a bit rude so thought it was only fair that I posted my own diary :o) I started on Dukan last Monday and from my first week, which was 5 days Attavh then 2 PV days I have lost 8.5lb. I'm over the moon about this! Unfortuanately I have...

Hello, Just wondering if anyone could help me. I am going to be making sushi at the weekend, with Nori, Sushi Rice, fish and vegetables. Would this be free on EE? I can't seem to find the Syn Values for Nori or if Sushi Rice is free. I'm happy working out the syn values of everything else I...

That's ridiculous break wise!! I'm pretty sure that isn't legal!! I mean it's legal to have it unpaid but not to only give you that amount of time. I'm sure you're entitled to at least an hour!! Ah thanks girlies :) You've made me feel really good!! xx

awwww...I cant be an inspiration... I'm the rubbish one who can't seem to stick to it at weekends lol but it's a lovely compliment thank you :) I know those pictures keep me motivated too! By the end of Feb I'm hoping to be a little bit smaller than my after picture but we shall see :) Have...

I completely agree Tara. It's 100% finding one that works for you and running running and running with it x x x

Thanks Tara :) Yep... My 16's work trousers are too big but 14's are a bit small atm! Half a stone more and I'm hoping I'll be there :) x x

Good luck for today :) It always helps when you don't like what everyone else is eating lol x x

Wooohoooo Well done Tara that's amazing!!! she will deffo be taking in that dress at this rate :) I love the lemon bars too and I got the least out of them lol Do you know if you can just order the bars on their own? xxx

Hey lots 2... great diary :) Well done on your amazing weight loss so far :) I'm so amazed that you can be on holiday and still stick 100%... you should be so proud of yourself :) I was a size 14 when I was 12 and that was the first ladies clothes I remember wearing... Only 10lb to lose and...

Hey twiks... just had a read of your diary. Congrats on the weight loss that is AMAZING!!!! And 4 inches... check you out :) You sound like you're getting on so well :) And your OH giving you £1000 is amazing. Going shopping for a new wardrobe is so so much fun! My mum and I lost alot of...

Hi WWH, Just having a read of your diary :) Well done on getting to day three and into ketosis so quickly. I usually have a carb filled weekend before I start and still get into ketosis by day three... although I don't really feel the effects til day 5. The scales might still suprise you :)...

Thank you GSG!! I know... If I hadn't seen that picture I might have been a bit miffed... however, a loss is a loss and if my body wants to do it slowly then it can. I haven't been 100% so can't expect some of the AMAZING losses some people have. But I'm hoping that by listening to my body every...

Ah thanks Tara :) OK so I've lost 1lb this week.. I'm happy with that considering the week :) Want to aim for 3lb loss... I think I have to come to terms with the fact that I'm not going to lose it as quickly as before because I am 3stone lighter :) 1/2 stone in 2 weeks though makes me a...

It's not that nice with that feeling.... But unfortunately sometimes you just have to force it down and think of it as medicine!! What are you rehearsing for? If you don't mind me being nosey :) x x

I was a good girl and resisted the cake! I even went and got my fav one for my friend cause she loves them too and shes too shy to go get one lol Had a good rant to my mum as got some more frustrating news at work apparently being ambitious at 21 is not a good thing... Anyway had a salad for...

AWwww :( OK! someone has just bought in cakes... I need to step away cause I could bloody do with one right now!! lol

Could you stomach perhaps some cold chicken? I find that gets me through! x

I know how you feel. I've had a second bar today because it was the only thing that could marginally cheer me up and I wouldn't be coming off plan! x x x

ha ha o dear... maybe we should learn to disassociate with these people!! Unfortunately... it's not so easy eh ;) x x

o dear... things must be bad as there is no yumminess with the choc shake ;) Hope your day gets better... just think in a few hours... day 12 is done.. then thats almost 2 weeks!!! Should be so proud of yourself :) x x x

I did cambridge last year and wanted to something similar but without a consultant. I would say my losses are exactly the same but this is alot easier to stick to :0 x x

Me too... I love cheese ha ha x

Thanks Giza... I do hope so!! Sometimes I guess life calls for being selfish!! x x

Tara, I've also been there with the holiday drama... twice... ha ha!! My OH wound me up even more about it though as I showed him what one of my friends had said and he told me it was immature and he never has those problems. Not exactly what I wanted to hear when I have those problems as it's...

wooooo... so close to weigh in :D x x x

Awwww it does sound like fun :) Plus think of the calories you're burning :) Good luck for today!! Have you tried mixing the shake with a little bit of cold water to make it into a thick no lump paste and then top up with hot water? It's what I do to make my soups have no lumps x x

You're doing so well Tara!! I think that when I'm walking home from the tub as I have to walk past every single takeaway... literally... but I think to myself o gosh no I can't because I want to check minimins and I won't be able to post if I go ha ha ha. It's sad but if it works... I'm happy :) x x

Yeah I know... it's not the first time!! I have one group of 'high maintenance friends' and one group of wonderful friends who accept that if I can go out I will go out. I moved down to London 2 and a bit years ago which is 50 miles away from all my friends. They don't understand the cost...

Thanks tara :) luckily I also have people who know the true meaning of friendship :) and an amazing twin bro!! X x

I have spent the last few hours in floods of tears because of these people... Then it takes one friend to text and say 'no one does that to my friend' and it's amazing how it makes you feel!! What I'd do for a quiet life and no drama :) Hope your issues get sorted too! The world doesn't seem...

Do it in a blender!! Sooooooo yummy!!!

Yep still 100% :) biscuit shopping with the mother wasn't too much fun but had my spag bol and I was all good :) Nah not too stressful jus fed up of 'friends' walking all over me so a bit fed up but I know eating isn't going to make me feel better! Glad your feeling better! I think the...

Stressful day today but feeling good :) hope everyone else is doing well x x

Oooooo you must be feeling strong watching MasterChef!! All about biggest loser for me :) xxxx

Sorry to hear your under alot of stress Tara.... Remember we are all here for moans :) Well done on keeping off the comfort food.... Remember how good it feels to be in that stone!!! Xxxx

I've had it before... I like it but I wouldn't say it actually resembles tomato soup. Its more just like a creamy soup with a hint of tomato. xx

If it's leaves I would go with yes?? Why don't you ask someone on live chat on the website? xx

Yep we don't allow wobblies ;) just the odd cake dive ha ha ha On a serious note... I hope it is going OK and the moaning patients aren't causing you too much stress!! x x

Yeah I'm doing OK... had a bar for breakfast and just had tomato soup for lunch and it's spag bol for dinner :) YUMMMM I always look forward to that one as I hate my other meals!! But I'll put up with em til theyre gone!! Yeah think I'm going to throw myself into work this afternoon and see...

I did cambridge last year and lost 4 stone and have since put 1.5 stone back on (6lb of which I have now lost ;)). I didnt go through their re-feeding plan and I put on a stone in basically the first six weeks. There or there abouts I have then pretty much maintained. Putting that 1.5 stone on...

That's exactly why this die works for me too :) FANTASTIC way of thinking about it :) I hope you're not struggling too much today x x x

breaking things down is the best way to go about it :) That way the mini goals soon ZOOOOOM to the large goals :) x x

ha ha no deffo no more fainting... yeah that's exactly my thoughts coming in and out every week could do some damage so I'm just going to low carb it on a day off if needs be... but apart from that I'm 100% all the way :) Tara - Exactly... what's the point in getting to the end looking amazing...

This is exactly why I think a VLCD is a perfect educator. I bet the people who say it have never been on a VLCD and therefore they don't realise the effect that it has. x x

You just need to look at your fantastic losses scotty and remember how much of a difference to your life you are going to make :) It is going to change this year forever! It's good that you have identified the fact that you are eating because you are stressed. I completley understand about how...

I've just realised I've out down 18lb... slightly optimistic but better to aim high eh ;) x x

hahahaha it's always better when someone genuinely says it's not nice!! How are you finding today? I seem to be felling better than I did this time last week... but I think it may have had something to do with no carb overloading this weekend!! x

Hi all, I found this in the Exante forum and hoped it might be helpful to us S&S'ers too... It could be useful if someone has a meal out of something they can't avoid.. like a work client lunch. KETOGENIC FOODS Here's a partial list of just some of the foods that can be consumed on a...

Exactly... and I know this shounds horrible... But I am 21 and I really don't want to regret the best years of my life so if it takes me a little longer it takes me a little longer.. I need to balance my life with my diet and therefore I have to do what works for me. Sorry I'm being a little...

Exactly!! And just think it's been sitting on the side all night.. it will taste horrib;e! When I moan that I'm hungry my mum always tells me the yummy food she's eating that smells amazing actually tastes like rubbish and she sits there pulling faces. It really does make me chuckle :D x x

It is very strange Mini!!! Has the sweetner you use got aspartmene in? (I'm not sure I've spelt it right) I know you're not allowed that on Cambridge but I'm not entirely sure of the affect of it! Glad to see you're keeping strong.. It HAS to come off :) x x

With my plan, I don't intend to come out of ketosis because I shall just stick to very low carb. I also don't intend to have a day off EVERY week I just need to see how it is going with how I am feeling. I am going to play everything by ear but this is a diet that suits me because I don't have...

Well done TARA!!! Another 2lbs is amazing and into the next stone bracket you must be very happy about that!! Keep strong for not diving for the cake ha ha!! x x

I love stuffing... if only it tasted like that I'd be knocking them back! Yes it's a shame your not able to swap them so I'll just have to stomach them! It's the unfortunate thing about ordering one big order but I'm a big girl and I'll cope with it lol!! x x

WOOO that's fantastic scotty!! 0.5lb to go til you've got your stone :D HOW EXCITING!!! Are you starting to feel/notice a difference yet? Keep on going strong and you'll be at goal in no time!! x x

Is the bouillon a low salt version? I've heard of it having quite alot of salt in so that could be causing water retention. I think it might be a good idea just to have your 4 packs for 2 or 3 days and to see how the scales go! Keep you chin up cause you know you're going to have the weight...

Hey everyone :) Feeling good again today!! Was starting to feel the hunger last night but I think it's because I didn't really like my chilli lol Yummy spag bol tonight though :) Feeling much better now I've lots my 2lb gain over the weekend... now hopefully I can shift 2lb before my WI on...

Yeah... I know what you mean... It's one of the wonderful things of this diet it really helps you to identify why and when you eat so can have the potential to make you change your habits forever! Prior to CD last year I was... As much as I hate to admit it... A MASSIVE binge drinker... If I...

Hi Kate how are you getting on? Xx

I know how you feel and it sounds silly!! Lol that's the wonderful thing about these forums :) xxx

Ha ha yeah I sometime get worried I'd also just start eating and never ever stop ha ha I've never been a big one to binge.. Although the amount of sweets n choc I could put away probs would be considered by some... But I actually just imagine eating and eating... This is going to sound really...

Tara that's amazing.... Well done lovely!!! Those situations are the worst and I can't tell you how many of those visions I've had... Even from random people walking past in the street ha ha x

I'm not a fan of either of these and have 10 of each left :( but I LOVE the spag bol :) x

I don't think you'll undo any hard work lovely... Just gotta make the most of a bad situation!! You Deffo won't come out of ketosis! X

I've got one more weigh in in jan and am hoping for 4lb so that would be 10lb... Might be being slightly optimistic here but I have an extra few Jan days too... Cherry-Blossom ....... 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Lots2lose36. 12lbs (0lbs lost 12lbs to go) lastdiet4me 10lbs (0lbs lost 10lbs to...

Wow that is some AMAZING will power!! No to cakes and nights out... You should be so proud!!!! X

Yeah of course :) if I don't think about it I don't have too many carbs anyway cause I can't imagine coming in and out of ketosis every week can be good for you either! Just glad I have some sort of plan that I think will work for me :) Thanks for the advice BG! X x

Awwww thanks for the advice Tara :) feels good to be back if only I was away for a couple of days lol Felt great today... Found it really easy! Tried the chilli for my dinner... Can't say im really much of a fan tbh but I can stomach it for the 10 packs I've got! Xxx

Hi Loser85... have you started already? How have you been getting on? x

Mini Your diary is so funny to read :) thoroughly entertaining!! x x

Thanks Giza :) Exactly what I'm hoping for too :) I'm sure it's just my body telling me to keep up with my social life and not be a reculse ha ha x

Yeah I wasn't planning on telling her what happenned as she has been away for the weekend and she could do without the extra worry but yeah I have lots of people just making sure I'm OK! These things are funny... sometimes you can just have a funny turn for no reason what so ever :) But if I...

Hello and welcom!! Congrats on taking the first plunge it's the hardest bit!! Writing and reading diaries are such a welcome distraction from food until you get past the hadest bits!! Hopefully the initial excitement and enthusiasm will help you cruise into Ketosis... however we all know...

Lol nothing like a busy day to stop you from feeling the hunger though!! You just think that's another day closer to target and you haven't even noticed!! I seem to be zooming through my water today... 2 cups of green tea and 1.5L of water already!! Hope it's not too stressful and you...

I think it was just the end of a stressful week incoprorated with the VLCD but I'm fine now and raring to go again!! Just to shoot these 2lb I've gained over the weekend and get back into the 12's :D So happy to be back lol hopefully this motivation will take me back through the week and the...

Try not to beat yoursel up about it. Think on the positive.. you've gotten back onto the diet and you are committed to losing weight. No one is perfect and sometimes things happen that cause a blip but you have to identify the reason that caused the blip and keep carrying on. I struggle with...

Hi Mini :) Was lovely to catch up on your diary :) You seem to be doing really well :) xxxxx

All caught up on your diary scotty :) And WOW you are doing AMAZING!!!!! I'm so proud of you 11.5lb loss is absolutely fantastic :) Shows that all of your hard work has paid off :) Lovely to catch up and see you've been getting on well and I know that when things are bad it seems like5...

All caught up on your diary Tara :) Congrats on the 7.5lb weight loss... and the 2 more lb this morning :) You are really doing amazing!!!! You seem to be in a very good place and thinking about things rationally and practically! Good luck for day 10 :) You are going to be one STUNNING...

Hey All!!! Sorry I've had a bit of a disasterous weekend but now it's time to come clean!! So... Friday I passed out at work and so had to eat something... and this unfortunately carried on throughout the weekend :( However I didn't binge and go brazy... well I might have attempted to but it...

Woooo keep sticking to your 100% and I'm sure it'll be what you wish for x x

Woooo good luck for the final day in your week :D I can't wait to see how you get on either :) I'm starting to notice a little difference in my clothes today wooooo x x

Congrats on the 5lb :D At least it's going down!!! x x

I'm with you on that one... I know I'm in ketosis cause I wee'd on my stick and it went purple lol... But I am still absolutely starving!! x

Yeah I know... I will stick with it! Still feeling really light headed and a bit faint today though ::( How's your day going? x x x

I am rather frustrated this morning!!! After everything I went through yesterday... I'm 0.5lb up this morning :'( However... I think I drank about 1 less bottle of water than normal... and it is TOTM but still disheartening! Anyway I will carry on throughout the day and hopefully be more...

Lol if it wasn't for anyone on here I think my willpower would have wained slightly by now!! You'll have to post a picture of you in your dress!! Did you take a before picture? I have one in my bikini but that's deffo being saved for when I'm at 10st and have a beach body lol Oooo think of...

Good luck Bea... you seem to be doing amazing :) x x

Awww thank you! I think I was about 12 stone there so I'd like to lose 2 more than that... it is a flattering dress lol... Its my legs that are my major problem and I think that's why I've always yoyoed cause I've never got rid of them but determined to get rid of them soon!! I'm just glad that...

Excactly... well grab all the support you can and I'm sure you'll have some lovely time together :) x x

Found an even worse picture... and this really has made me feel better :)

If you rally struggle just come on here and distract yourself! Then once he's done you'll be so impressed that you resisted...AND you have the lure of your weigh in in the morning :D Then once you've survived one night... there's no excuses :) x x

My motivation So... because I feel so rubbish I thought I'd post my photo from last time I was on Cambridge... This was from January to the beginning of April. I've put on about a stone since that photo... however 3 more weeks and I should be back there and then 2 months after that and I...

we'll get there :D x x

Yeah... they're fine about it and most of them know I was on a diet! I went for an hour and made an effort! So sweet that people care though :) Thank you for your support lol yeah I have an argument with myself for will power... I wont let myself give in to prove to myself ha ha ha x x

ha ha what are they called? When I hit 10stone I think I will actually kiss mine ha ha ha x x

No worries :) Just have a look at the list of things you can have and just suggest something along those lines :) No one will suspect a thing and you'll still feel comfortable!

Scotty your doing so well!! Moan moan and moan away... you want to see the last post I've just done ;) But once it's out... it's out and it feels so much better :) The fact that I didn't want to come on here and admit that I've cheated was the final thing that has kept me going today x x

Could you not just say you were on a low carb diet and suggest a meal of grilled chicken and salad and have that to eat?? Always seems to be my Savior in forced eating situations!! Well done on sticking through it :) x x x

Not long til weigh in Tara :) Your gonna have some amazing weight loss!!! You're doing amazingly well... well done :) The bit about your tummy rumbling made me laugh!! Yeah chewwing gum isn't the best idea cause your tummy thinks it's going to get some food... and then it doesn't lol x x

Giza... that's not sad... I think it's lovely :) x

Thank you for your kind messages!! The last 3 hours have been unbearable!! So we left the office to go for a drink... ordering sparkling water made my heart sink to the floor.... FREE WINE!! Ha ha but I resisted. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself... I wasn't really in the mood to make...

Good Luck Stormy :) Your plan seems bearable :) Although were all always here when it gets tough!! xxx

I'm feeling the same too... and it's like my stomach is actually telling me that I have to eat something!! Let's get through this... a couple more hours and we will wake up and feel fine :) x x

Thank you GSG :) OK so an update on my day today... I've just got out of my meeting... somebody thought it would be really nice to plonk the yummy biscuits right in front of me. I actually thought they would jump inot my mouth! I was even weighing up having one and that would mean I could...

I hope so... although I don't want to rush it too much as when I have Valentines day off I don't want to put on like 5lb for just eating on one day! But how you are breaking it down... I am doing the same... get to Feb 14th and I am going to have a day of indulgence and then back on the straight...

Exactly... just break it down into orders :) Taking it that way it will all go so fast and you'll be feeling so great it will keep you going :) I was just thinking how quick this week seems to have gone :) x x

I know right... I'm over the moon... going to stay on plan this weekend though and hopefully match that loss and I'll be well on the way to my 2stone March deadline!! So EXCITING!! x x

You silly sausage!!! lol All scales are diffeent which is why you should only weight on one set lol! Usually there's is only a 2-3lb difference so I wouldn't be supprised if your clothes and boots weighted about 5lb. Just go with your scales my lovely :) x x

Good luck Minimoosh :) I've done exactly the same... made myself poor by buying a month's worth of products therefore I HAVE to stick to the diet :) It's lovely that you've found a plan to suit you :) I think once you have that sorted you're well on your way :) Good luck with day 6!! x x

I've also just realised... my BMI is no longer over 30!!! I'm no longer Obese!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYYY

I've not tried the crispy shake yet... I'm not sure I'll like it as I'm very funny about textures but we shall wait and see... I might even suprise myself :) x x

Yeah there is no way I'm going off plan today :) 1.5lb and I'm in the 12's woooo can't wait to see that 12... I'm hoping by monday but we shall see :D x x

Hope today goes well Tara :) x

Good luck for day 6 guys!! You're both doing so well :) I always take my 'breakfast' to work with me and have it on the way... mainly because I don;t have the time to have it at home lol but also because if I have it whilst I'm walking it makes me feel more full :) xxx

I was worried you might have fallen off the wagon bananas!! lol How have you been doing? When is your second week weigh in? I hope you're doing well! Remember we're all here for any support :) x x

OK so I had my first week weigh in... and despite eating and drinking what I wanted on Saturday and Sunday... I have lost 6lb :D I'm soooooooooo happy!!!! Roll on the next week! I woke up absolutely starving this morning but I had my bar for breakfast and I feel full and satisfied! Roll on...

Yeah... I'm not in danger until about 4pm so I shall be about until then... keeping Scotty away from her crisps and fruit cake ha ha I will let you know how I get on once back from my eve out also :) x x

Love this!!! x x

Tara and Scotty you are both doing so well!! I'm really craving things I never normally eat and hate ha ha but I think it's just the carb withdrawals!! The lemon bar is divine.. I could quite happily eat then when I go back to conventional food!! lol Getting to 12s 4lb is a massive deal for...

Yeah it really does :) One of them has started LL today.. and a couple of others ask about it and encourage and the rest just ignore it... but always say how well I'm doing!! Although.. in an open plan office of about 150.. and there's about 25 you regularly talk to... it gets slightly...

ha ha I should have shares in Cadbury's the amount I love chocolate!!! I went to asda with mother bear on the way home and I was salivating at all of the Easter chocolate but then I realised I can have a treat at Easter if I stay a good girl and I'll hopefully be where I want to be! That did...

Glad to hear you are getting on well Tara :) sounds like you now have it sussed!! I'm currently watching Heston on C$ and it's all about chocolate... am I glutton for punishment or what!!!! x

O no Scotbean... I feel your pain!! I had planned for Valentines day... so the OH doesn't completely disown me but two meals in one day!!! Do you have a plan? x x

sorry I mean Saturday... bad day lol xxx

wow 5.5lb is amazing since Sunday :) Bet you can't wait for your weigh in on Sunday!! xx

Hi!! Good luck with Slim & Save! You've done well to stay off the carbs for 2 weeks. I always tend to have a ''last supper'' lol x

Is it strange that I feel like I've cheated just for having my lunch early??! lol x

Unfortunately... Ive already eaten it lol but I'm going to have some protein as I need to go out at lunch time anyway... so that will keep me going til I have my dinner! I only take my bar to work cause it's convenient... I don't have to make anything.. plus I'm only having 3 a day and I love...

A few headaches yesterday but fine today!! I am thinking exqactly the same as you today... I just need to get through another hour... I have basically taken my bar out of my drawer and put it back in a couple of times!! Because I know I need to wait til at least 12.30/1o'clock as it won't be...

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Don;t do it... you only want it because it's there!! Just think of the effect it would have on you... You'll be kicked out of ketosis and have to go through the horrible first 4 days again!! I'm sure it will be completely unsatisfying too!! And think how proud of yourself you'll be if you...

Good luck Kate!! I hope the day goes well for you! Let us know how you get on :) x x

wooo glad they've gone down for you :) x

I'm pretty close to all of my work colleages... and they know that I'm doing my diet... which is fine cause I wouldn't tell them if I didn't feel comfortable about it... it's more to do with looking unprofessional in front of clients and more of an expectation thing.. But I am not going to use...

I am EXACTLY the same... it's the one thing I want to get rid of cause I hate and can never get nice boots!! My mum says they will... so fingers crossed!! x

woooo so glad they changed them for you!! It never even occurred to me that scales would weigh different... I got on mine three times this morning and they were the same all three times so that made me feel relieved!! Well done on keeping strong x

I find it a bit daunting sometimes... I remember previously... I had never been lower than 12st 4lb and once I got there I was very anxious... excited too... not It's 11st 11lb... but I've got 1st 10lb before I get there lol x x

Day 2 completed wooooooo Hey Guys, Right so I'm coming to the end of day two (again) and I actually feel really good! My order arrived so I think the excitement of that has really motivated me again rather than just the dregs of CD products I had! I had a chocolate truffa bar for lunch...

I had spag bol for dinner too!!! OMG I loved it!! I felt like it was a normal meal... had it about an hour ago and I am feeling a bit hungry but have a few things on my mind and have a headache so I think it's that!! Well done on sticking with it :) Skinny Minnies here we come!! wooooooooooooo x x

I loved having a personal trainer... it's so motivating.... but it's so so expensive and I could only afford one session a week... so for the time I had it I can't say I lost any weight... however I did notice that my body shape was changing and I felt so much better! I've always been one to...

I know exactly how you feel... your first time is by far the easiest... so excited... weight comes dropping off. It's never exactly the same again!! However, like you I want to be slim by summer and am determined this time to see it shift forever... no matter how much my stomach is rumbelling...

When I did CD I waitied the 2 weeks as they advised... and then started going... but just swimming and things not so intensive. My CD consultant used to tell me that too intensive exercise was not good because if you burn off everything you eat... you won't be able to sleep as you need a...

Well done!! Should be proud of yourself!! I was always in the habit of that too! Like a chinese on the way home from SW/WW... but it kinda defies the object of it lol!! x

Wow that is absolutely fantastic :) Deffo great to hear everyone else's amazing losses to keep motivated :) x x

ha ha I know it gets better... just a pain in the bottom at the moment!! I do try and drink all my water through out the day and only have about 500ml in the vening as I can't be doing with waking up in the night to go for a wee lol I'll only want to weigh myself!!

Awww nice early finish :) Hope you make the most of your extra hours :) Hang in on in there :) It'll all be worth it in the end x x

Good Luck!! Taking food out of the equation is the only reason it works for me too!! No longer having to think and just having my packets and thinking right that's all I can have... nothing else is why it seems to work for me :) Make sure you keep us all updated!! The support really helps me...

I still love cooking and get enjoyment out of watching cooking programmes... and I stood and watched as my mum was dishing all of the dinners out and my bro and step-dad were coming and getting and putting the coleslaw and beetroot and cheese on their dinners lol I just can't sit and watch them...

My S & S Parcel has arrived!!!! So excited to have something savoury tonight and to have a bar for lunch! I feel so motivated and excited... also helps that the scales were 3lb down from yesterday but my ''official'' weigh in day is on Thursday... as that's when I had my first 'day 1' before I...

Yeah I think you should!! If I could afford it I would! Although... I have a massive case of speaking before thinking and therefore I know I'd slip up!! Plus what would you do with the fruit you win?? You couldn't eat it ha ha!! x

ha ha I love that idea Kate!! Just go and blow all of their weight losses out of the water ;) x x

Hi Tara... how you feeling today? Is you're headache still there? I'm so excited about my stuff hopefully arriving today!! How long did you have to wait once it was dispatched? I'm guessing you must be in ketosis now so should hopefully feel the full positive effects! Hope you have a good...

I just got mine from Boots chemists... but I think any chemist sells them!! Although the pharmasist didnt seem too pleased about giving them too me when I told her what they were for!! But I didn't let it knock me!! I like to also use them if my weight loss slows a bit... just to reassure...

I remember when me and my mum did our diets last year and were comparing out sticks and whose was darker ha ha!! I cant wait for day 3 to try one out again!! My bro is staying with us for a few days.. so the dinners that they're having have stepped up a gear... but I carefully made my shake...

Hi Kate!! I also lost 4 stone on Cambridge (last year though and have gained 1.5stone of it back) and am excited to try the S&S products :) I too want to lose another 3 stone!! Good luck with your journey and a MASSIVE congrats on the 9lb loss... that's AMAZING!!! x x

Sooooo much better today thank you :) I found it so easy compared to last Thursday!! So excited for my order to arrive... I'm hoping it comes tomorrow so I can finally have some savory things as that's what I struggle with in the evening!! Think I've drank enough water today but some more caan't...

ha ha not psychic... just the brainwashing Tesco's has ha ha!! Yeah Im with you on the Spag Bol's!! I always seem to be OK at maintaining weight... when I want to... I just need to get this off and be done with it :) x

I hope the headache goes soon for you!! It's not a nice side effect but just keep slushing the water I guess :) Well done on the Tesco shop... sometimes the first time is the hardest because you never know how you're going to react and once it's done you have no reason to fear it anymore! xxx

Found your diary too :) Seems like you are getting on really well!! I hate being freezing too... although I would rather be cold than fat ha ha x

Yeah I've ordered all of the meal packs and only the tomato soup... as this is the only one I liked on CD and I've never really been a fan of soup anyway!! I thought I'd get a selection of the shakes and didn't get any porridge as I've got a couple of CD ones and I'm not a massive fan so will...

Stormy that all sounds fab :) I've noticed... although I've been on and off the past few days... I'm so much more awake at work!! x x

I hope so... I'm so excited to start!! I will admit I'll miss my CD choc mint shakes as they are my absolute fav... currently on 2 a day but can't wait to have some savory options... and my bank balance is loving the change from CD to S&S!!! Someone at work is also starting LL on Wednesday so...

I have just placed my order for 4 weeks supply so now I have to stick to it because I really can't afford not to lol Thought that would be a good incentive for me ;o) I can't wait for it to arrive. I'm using the Cambridge products I had left until it does arrive, however I get a bit sick of...

Today... mine would be.. re-starting and getting my head back in the right place.. despite some of the sceptics

so very true!! Something I deffo need to remember!! x

Tara and Lisa, Thank you so much for your comments :) At least I know I have the support of everyone on here and I know that I will not be judged for messing up... at the end of the day we all make mistakes :) I know once I pass the first week I will be away and I have here and the scales to...

Back to day 1 OK... so today is day 1 for me again... I'm not one to make excuses... as I am fully aware that everything I do is down to me and making a conscious choice to eat. Friday... my day 2... went wrong and that just led to a weekend of eating and drinking basically whatever I...

That is a wonderful way to thinkk about it and different from last time I am thinking about this a long term plan and something that needs to instigate a lifestyle change. I think I will struggle when I get to where I want to be not just to go back to eating what I want... although I sure as...

Hi Tara!! Glad you've started and seem to be getting on quite well! It's back to Day 1 for me today.. will explain all in my diary ;) Hope you're day off goes OK! Remember if you need a distraction... Minimins is the way xxx

Good luck with the plan and shift tomorrow :) You'll have to let me know how you get on! I remember when I first started I used to find a horrible taste after all of them. But now I'm either used to it or like it lol x

I love to cook so I still make the odd cake and cook dinner for my parents... but not licking the spoon or having an odd chip is deffo a test to the will power! x x

I can see completely your point... effectively there's a diet that suits everyone... you just have to find the right one :) x x

You'll have to let me know what you think about all of the products!! I'm going to order mine on Monday :) x

So excited for you that your packs have arrived :) Time to get going tomorrow!!!

Ah OK... I was getting my hopes up for you about your packs being delivered... but maybe they will still come :) The shaker is a life saver... when I first started I didnt have one and wondered why the shakes were disgusting.. but a bit of ice and cold water in your shaker and they taste 10...

BodersGirl I completely agree. The stigma attached to doing a VLCD sometimes needs as much willpower as doing the actual diet! x

Yeah I find being busy really helps... It distracts you from being hungry until you're in ketosis. I'm a nightmare in ketosis I struggle to have all three packs. Also I struggle if I don't have a breakfast one... but I'm going out this evening so at least I wont be so hungry later on :)...

Wow that is amazing!! How long did it take you to lose 53lb? Do you feel as you're over half way it's a motivator to carry on or are you finding it harder? x x

Thanks Bea :) How are you finding things? I think a lengthy update will be needed for day 2 lol I'm struggling a bit! x x

Thanks Stitcher Jenny :) How long have you been on S&S? How are you finding it? xx

See I think it is the meal packs that I'll relly like. Well the spag bol one anyway and it really doesn't bother me having the same every day. When I did cambridge last year.. I have 2 choc mint shakes a day for 8 weeks lol The only problem with CD is that everything is sweet (I don't like the...

Well done :) I'm on day two and struggling a bit... but I shall keep on here for my lunch break and sure I'll be fine. xxx

I found your diary too :) How exciting that your getting married this year!! Crack this and I'm sure you will look breathtaking!! (We'll I'm sure you would look stunning as you are now... but losing weight would also make you feel it :) )x x x

Good Luck Nunny :) I also find that getting away from food really helps me. This forum is great for support and once you see your first week weigh in you'll be deffo ordering more :) x x

I know the feeling... I would love not to feel self conscious. Even when I lost 4 stone last year... I went to V festival and my friend was about the smae size but we have completely different shapes. I have no tummy.. she has slim legs. But unfortunately when you go to a festival in summer it's...

I'm completely with you on that one! I lost 4 stone last year for my 21st Birthday Party... and I felt amazing and I had people I hadnt spoken to for 4 or 5 years randomly coming up to me in bars and telling me I looke amazing. I want that again!! I've never been one short of male attention...

So when are you planning on starting your adventure? I like slimming world as an eating plan... but when I have choice I just find it alot harder to stick to. Especially when me and the OH are going out for dinner/he's cooking for me 2/3 times a week! So I just find a VLCD works for me bec ause...

Hi TaraTeal :) Yeah the support on here can really make a difference... and a welcome distraction. When did you start S&S? In relation to the office... It does make me realise that I just eat it because it is there! I do get a kick out of resisting :) But being busy also tends to help. I've...

Yeah I struggled a lot today but minimins and imagining how I want to look well and truly kept me on track :) Do you have a special reason/motivator to be losing the weight? Or just feel that now is the right time? x

Thanks BordersGirl :) Yeah I know as soon as I get into Ketosis it will be fine :) Just glad I have my first time motivation back and I will get to where I want to be! Yeah I was thinking about ordering a whole selection as at least if I don't like a couple I've only got one or two of...

Hi all, I'm Katy and I'm 21 years old and by the time I'm 22 (18 May) I'm determined to feel like a princess and for the first time in my life I WILL be happy with my body. I did a VLCD (CD) last year for 10 weeks and managed to lose 4 stone. I was gaining confidence and realy did feel...

Hi LoveLoveyy, I also started today so would love to keep each other motivated :) How have you found your day so far? This is the third time I'm doing a VLCD... the first time I lost 4 stone but have unfortunately put 1.5 back on and want to get rid of that plus an additional 1.5...

Mishi, I can see a difference already...Its just I don't know what happens when I go smaller that this as I've never been...One more stone off and its the lowest Ive been since I was 12...thats the scary bit! Am loving the difference and compliments already thou :) Katy x x

Apologies about the MASSIVE font...takes a while to get used to this ;)

So today is day 14 and my second WI...and Im so happy Ive lost another 6lb :) Thats 14.5 lb in 2 weeks. I have my first 'official' WI with my CDC on Wednesday and Im also hoping for at least a stone. Thank you all so much for your messages of support...they are really motivating and...

Hi suzy, thanks for having a look at my thread... I'm hoping keeping a diary will help me to keep occupied and also to make me realise how well I am actually doing! How you finding it on day 8? Are you keeping a diary? Katy x

Hello... I've been reading lots of peoples diaries and it's really kept me motivated and so I've decided to start one of my own :). I've been doing CD for 13 days and have stayed on it 100%. This is my first time of doing CD and I'm hoping I'm doing OK. My first official weigh in with my...