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  1. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I'm Back!!!

    :oHiya all, Long time no see and I've missed you all. I had my operation and all's well now but it meant coming off the diet for a while. In that time I have to admit that I've been a mega pig and have gained 9lbs so have started a new ticker. Have had a few half-hearted goes at starting the...
  2. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ****Tuesday! Hour by Hour!!****

    Hiya all, Long time no see and I've missed you all. I had my operation and all's well now but it meant coming off the diet for a while. In that time I have to admit that I've been a mega pig and have gained 9lbs so have started a new ticker. Have had a few half-hearted goes at starting the diet...
  3. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just Had A Major Row With One Of The Neighbours.......i'm Furious

    PMSL!!!!!:D I'm a mediator and you wouldn't believe the number of problems caused by parking and the anger generated. Truth is, no one has the automatic right to park outside their own home or even on their own driveway unless they have paid the council for a dropped kerb!!! It's up to...
  4. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Reply from Cambridge about my surgery

    Hiya all, I received a reply from Cambridge about my surgery next week and thought I'd put it here for everyone's information. I think the rules would be different for more serious surgery but mine is relatively minor so I can return to Cambridge diet within a month. CD Counsellor - your advice...
  5. IWILLSUCCEED!

    IT'S Thursday**** LETS DO IT HOUR BY HOUR****

    Am gutted - have to have an operation next week and CDCounsellor on here has told me I'll have to come straight off SS and onto 1200 and for at least 1 month after op - possibly more. Am getting wed in August and still have 2 stone to lose. Also can't cancel the op cos the next available slot...
  6. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Urgent advice needed please

    Oh right!!!!:o Thanks - have PM'd her now. Really kind of her to offer to talk me through this. Thanks again TAnsyx
  7. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Urgent advice needed please

    Thanks Linda, I am worried about putting the weight I've lost back on as I've still got 2 stone to lose!!!!! Can I just eat protein and veg or do I need to start eating carbs again??? I have the yellow booklet but that does have carbs at 1200 cals. I'm worried as I'm getting married in August...
  8. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Urgent advice needed please

    Hi Mel, My CDC is in USA at the moment and not due back until 3 days AFTER the op! What is the rationale behind no SSing for 3 months after the op? Is it to recover from a general anaesthetic? The consultant reckons that it's akin to having a vasectomy and that many women go back to work the...
  9. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Urgent advice needed please

    Thanks Sharon - that's really kind of you. I'm very nervous about the whole thing and am supposed to be taking my daughter to Hastings caravanning at HAven on the Saturday following this. I don't know if I'll be up to it or not. As you know, I'm also getting wed in August so want this...
  10. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Urgent advice needed please

    Hi there, I posted a week or so ago that I needed to have a surgical procedure and was unsure about the rules regarding SSing. The hospital have just contacted me asking me to go in next WEDNESDAY for this minor procedure. It will require a general anaesthetic (for half an hour) but there will...
  11. IWILLSUCCEED!

    IT'S Thursday**** LETS DO IT HOUR BY HOUR****

    Morning all, Yep - sunny here too which is always lovely to wake up to! I'm sticking to SS and doing really well thus far. Hoping the WI is good to me tomorrow!lol It does feel good to be back on track and it's true what people say - once you slip it's harder!!!!! Anyhoos - together we WILL do...
  12. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Back Again and this time with company!

    Good luck to the both of you. You CAN and WILL do this and it's great you have each others support. Take care Tansyx:)
  13. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Need the know how!

    Hiya and welcome to Minis, Your goal IS achievable as you'll see from many of the posts here. The hardest part is taking the first step because there is a fear to stepping out of our "food" comfort zone and into the unknown. I'm 5'2" and started off at 14st6lbs class 2 obese. I'm now 11stone...
  14. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Wednesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya Claire - MOI - a LURKER!!!!! Ok - you're right! I fell off the wagon for a few weeks but am back on track now. Thanks for your email of support, it was very much appreciated. Stepped on the scales today and I'm 11s10lbs - now officially overweight. Considering I started as class 2 obese...
  15. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Wednesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Blimey Andrea - what a palava and worry for you. I have had some problems similar to this with Dell and I ended up finding their Chair of governors online and emailing them direct. This had the result of Dell phoning me up and offering me a goodwill gesture of a new printer!!! Also, last week...
  16. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Wednesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya mandy, Andrea and Birdy, Hope you all have a great day. Andrea - what's up? Has something happened to upset you? I'm feeling very overstretched at the moment trying to get assignments done, teach, mediate all at the same time plus juggle family commitments! I NEEDS A HOLIDAY!!!!(ON MY...
  17. IWILLSUCCEED!

    THREE LEFT

    Three weenie pounds - OMG how I long to be there!!!!! You have done so flamin brilliantly and you should feel so very proud of your achievement. Bet you would never have thought you'd get there way back at the beginning huh! Well done you - I think you'll be a great counsellor so go for it and...
  18. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Dutch - Please stay strong. I've just seen how well you've done. They're jealous of you - plain and simple. You keep going strong girl and do what's right for YOU! I'm astounded by your willpower and strength, you must be an amazing woman and they are stupid to risk losing you as a mate. You...
  19. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Today ! is my first time and day with cambridge Diet

    Welcome to you Jeanswoman - you have come to the right place for loads of support and care. Yes you CAN do this - You will be where you want to be before you know it. Stay strong - keep drinking the water and come in here often to get to know us all Take care Tansyx:D
  20. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I'M BACK.....

    Hiya Mandy, Have thought of you often as you were one of the first people to say hi to me in January when I started CD. I'm so glad you're back and doing better. Depression is such a difficult thing to deal with - once you are in that black hole it seems like you will never come out of it but...
  21. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya mags and all who follow, Rainy here in South London but hopefully the sun will come out later. I'm back on track and the scales are already showing it. Just gotta keep going strong. Come on everyone - we can do it!!!!!:D Have a great day all Tansyxx
  22. IWILLSUCCEED!

    For all CDC's

    Thanks Georgie - you are looking fantastic. Hope I can adopt your willpower and get to where you are someday!lol Tansyx:)
  23. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Right That is IT!!!

    Best of luck to you - you have a great attitude and I'm sure you will do really well. Stay strong and keep coming in here for support. Take care Tansyx:)
  24. IWILLSUCCEED!

    For all CDC's

    I just got a new CDC and told her that I had "failed" a few times over the last couple of weeks (e.g. cheesecake, pizza etc!). She said that it isn't failure until you actually give up and the fact that we keep going back to see our CDCs means that we are still achieving. It's true that our...
  25. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Minor surgery and the CD diet

    Hiya Linda, We posted at the same time! Thanks for the information. I'm really nervous about this procedure - it sounds a bit barbaric to burn you inside but I can't live with the flooding, clots, pain etc any more. I guess I would still lose weight on the 1000 plan anyway but will have to...
  26. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Minor surgery and the CD diet

    HIya and thanks for your replies - that is quite a difference from 48 hours either side of the op to stopping 12 days before and 3 months after! I am on a short notice list as it is day surgery and they might phone me the day before or even ON the day of surgery. I can't really see how I will...
  27. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Minor surgery and the CD diet

    Anyone????????
  28. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Minor surgery and the CD diet

    Hiya all, I'm gonna have to have day surgery soon - it might be on short notice. Can anyone tell me if, for day surgery where I'm only under for a short while if I have to give up the diet or what? (have looked on CD website for official info but nothing there). I think I did read somewhere that...
  29. IWILLSUCCEED!

    MY PICS i HOPE !!!!!

    WOWEEEEEEE - You look fabulous. Many many congratulations to you on your success. You are an inspiration to all of us who feel like chucking everything in. Tansyx:)
  30. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's THURSDAY****hour by hour****

    Hiya all and good morning, sun is shining and it looks lovely outside! I've finally got myself a new CDC who I hope will be more supportive to me - meeting her on Friday. I've got the hospital today - they want to do this thing called endometrial ablation cos of horrendous periods. Has anyone...
  31. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***Its Wednesday!!!! Hour by Hour!!!***

    Hiya all, Sorry I haven't posted for a while.............you guessed it, I fell off the wagon well, on and off, on and off etc etc! I got into the snacking thing and just couldn't stop but I'm gonna try to go back to SSing from today even though I'm starvin and it's all my own fault!!!!! Glad...
  32. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Restarting after a year off..

    Hiya, So glad you found minis - they are a lifeline to many of us! You must be a very strong woman to be coping with all you have and it's only been a year. It took me at least 3 years after my hubby died before I could even think about living again and climbing out of the black hole I was in...
  33. IWILLSUCCEED!

    **Its Monday** Lets do it hour by hour!!

    Hiya all, Hope you all have a great day. I'm off to college then meetings, meetings, meetings! Trying to stay on track but it's been really difficult last couple of weeks. Ho hum - this is a new week and a new day so gonna keep trying! Take care, stay strong Tansyx:)
  34. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Very moving video

    Inspiring and something we could all learn from. When was this oprah show done?
  35. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just buggered up big time!

    :(I don't know why I've done this but.............. I ate 2 big doublechoc chip cookies and a sausage. Why the hell am I sabotaging myself like this????? I know you'll all say to up the water intake and carry on but I'm really upset. Earlier I read a couple of posts where people have lost...
  36. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Hello Peeps

    :hug99:Aww Nicky - so sorry to hear that you're in a bad way. Forget the dieting - getting better is much more important and you can always resume afterwards. Thinking of you and sending big hugs your way. Take lots of care Tansyx:)
  37. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Its WEDNESDAY - Lets do it Hour by Hour

    :)Morning everyone - Chika, get working, it'll soon be done (I'm in the same boat!lol) Andrea - so sorry you are unwell, hope you're feeling better soon Dobbie - great result with the WI Sarette - hope you get the CDC sorted soon, this is a great diet in terms of results! Dawny - onwards and...
  38. IWILLSUCCEED!

    from this...to this...6st 3 lost...

    That is phenomenal - what a difference. You should feel so proud of yourself WELL DONE Tansyx:)
  39. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Benefits to second time round

    I don't think you've wittered on at all. I think this is valuable insight into all the people who consider that they have "failed" and are restarting. Sometimes it takes a few attempts for your head to catch up with what you're trying to do and we all know how we self sabotage. Experience...
  40. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Weighing scales

    Blimey - a stone is an awful lot to be out by! My CDCs scales always weigh me at least 4lbs more than mine do so I use mine every Friday morning to do the official WI. I don't see her that often anyway so that works for me. I like the idea of weighing something on yours and then taking it to...
  41. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Mushrooms-the "special" kind

    Hiya Daisy - as an "old" hippy I've been to the dam many times and indulged on several occasions. I will tell ya that it's better to take these things on a full stomach and to make sure you have someone with you who can take care of you if things get out of hand. Whether they'll knock you outta...
  42. IWILLSUCCEED!

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Hiya guys, I am so very sorry that I haven't made the meet today. I have been flat on my back and in immense pain. took some painkillers that zonked me out and have only just had the chance to leave this message. Hope it went well and that you aren't too peed off with me - if I could have got...
  43. IWILLSUCCEED!

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    hiya planning to get there between 3 and 4:D
  44. IWILLSUCCEED!

    What happens if you eat 2 bars and a shake in a day?

    Hiya all, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bars and on a couple of occasions have had 2 in a day but..................apart from the wind etc, is there any other reason you're only allowed one a day???? I'd like to substitute one of my soups/shakes for another bar a day if it is allowed! T:D
  45. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Add your weight loss!

    AHA - maths was never my strong point! Anyway, anyway here goes....................... 746 + my 31lbs = 777
  46. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Add your weight loss!

    Confused!!!! What are we supposed to be doing here???lol (inherently stoopid me!):(
  47. IWILLSUCCEED!

    first weigh in yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    FANTASTIC!!!!:D:D:D:D:D That's a great achievement for your first week. You'll be there before you know it. Stay strong and focussed Take care Tansyx:)
  48. IWILLSUCCEED!

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Hiya all, I would love to come on saturday but might have to bring my girl with me (she's 10) - would that be ok if I can't get a sitter? Would love to meet you all. Any time will be ok for me as long as I'm not sitting on my lonesome!lol Could get up there for about 3pm or 4pm????? I will be...
  49. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ITS THURSDAYxxLETS DO IT HOUR BY HOURxx

    Hiya all, Sorry not posted for a while on the daily. Glad to see everyone is chirpy! (Spring must be on the way!lol) I've just had a very productive meeting with the LEA about my daughter's schooling (she's autistic etc!) so feeling much more positive about it now - have been very worried. I'm...
  50. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Cystitis

    Hiya mummy, I got cystitis on the day of my birthday last saturday week and went to the chemist for something. Unfortunately it had citric acid in it and knocked me outta ketosis but it did the trick - or so I thought. Since then I have had the symptoms and pains in my kidneys ever since...
  51. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Bit of a ramble and buddy needed

    Awww Sharon, I'm so sorry you have been having such a rough time. I wondered where you'd got to. You have been such a source of support on here to so many people and there's no shame in admitting that you now need support from others. We are all here to help each other out - wherever on the...
  52. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Mr and Mrs Chubbychops Signing in.

    Best of luck to you both. It's great you are doing this together - you can support and encourage each other when you feel the willpower slipping. Once you get through the first 4-7 days it will become a lot easier as you won't feel hungry being in ketosis. I'm sure you will be fine. Keep...
  53. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Wow I done it!!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D I bet if you look back a year or two you would never have thought you could do something like this. It is a FANTASTIC achievement and you should feel really proud of yourself. blimey - I feel proud of you and I don't even know ya!!!lol...
  54. IWILLSUCCEED!

    WHOO HOOOOO - 2 stone down at last!!!

    Hiya all, Week 8 for me and, despite the cystitis and going outta ketosis I have lost 2lbs this week and that brings me up to 2 stone! Not as good as some people I know but it's a huge achievement to me and I'm feeling a lot better for it. Thanks to all of you for your continued support - I...
  55. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Im so useless!

    Awwww Lou, Please don't be so hard on yourself. This is a tough diet and there is temptation everywhere! You have done 5 days solid SS and that's great so draw a line under this blip and start again. One subway isn't gonna pile the pounds on - it's more what it does to your self esteem when...
  56. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Earthquake!

    Nought here in Londinium!!! Hope everyone's ok! Tansyx:)
  57. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Wednesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Morning all - what a gorgeous day it is out today, sun shining and lovely and bright! Mags - well done for another great day Birdy - I do hope that everything will be ok for you, sure it will. don't worry about the quorn - you are doing great so far Gemma - onwards and inwards! Time - hope you...
  58. IWILLSUCCEED!

    oooooopppppssss :(

    Awwww Missy - how awful for you. You've really been through it. I do hope your arm is sorted soon so that you can begin recovery. Thinking of you Take care Tansyx:)
  59. IWILLSUCCEED!

    17 Rules for a Better Way to Live

    17 Rules for a Better Way to Live Rule One... for a Better Way to Live: Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life...
  60. IWILLSUCCEED!

    MONDAY WEIGHT IN RESULTS

    Gemma - you WILL do it. You have done brilliantly so far and deserved your holiday. Won't be long before you're at target. Stay strong girl Tansyxx:)
  61. IWILLSUCCEED!

    HELP!!! im new

    Hiya Pam and welcome to Minis! Please don't be too nervous about starting - just take one day at a time, drink loads of water and the days will roll by. Before you know it you won't be feeling hungry and you will be giving others advice and support on their new journeys! Good luck to you and to...
  62. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya Mags and morning to all who follow! Have been up some time this morning cos DD is back to school after Half Term! A bit fed up cos I have had cystitis and had this medication that has put me out of ketosis and when I weighed this morning am back up to 12s10lbs (last Friday I was 12st 8lbs)...
  63. IWILLSUCCEED!

    My grandson has arrived!!

    Big Congrats to you Granny!!!! Sorry - I posted elsewhere and thought you had a granddaughter called Amy!!!! (Got wrong end of the stick!) Anywayz - BRILLIANT news - he's gorgeous Well done to your Amy Tansyx:)
  64. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Cystitis

    Hiya all, I have had cystitis over the weekend and bought some stuff for it from the chemist. It seems to have knocked me out of ketosis (think it had citrus in it or something!) Has anyone else had this experience - I asked the chemist if he had tablets but no, I had to have 6 of these sachets...
  65. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Not for the faint of heart...

    PMSL!!!:D:D:D
  66. IWILLSUCCEED!

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Summerskye (aka Sharon) Sam25 (aka Katie) IWILLSUCCEED! (aka Tansy)
  67. IWILLSUCCEED!

    7 Days of SS!!!! Have hitched my wagon back up!!

    Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so. Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the...
  68. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Beginning Today......

    Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so. Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the...
  69. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Congratulations to Debs (RussianDoll)

    CONGRATULATIONS GRANNY!!!!!:D:p:p:p:p:D What a lovely present - I'm sure the baby is beautiful (just like her gran) lots of love Tansyx:)
  70. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ...........Creeps back on forum....

    Oh Spooks - I am so so sorry to hear about your friend. It IS a huge shock when someone that young dies prematurely. My good friend died suddenly last year of a brain haemmorhage and I still haven't recovered. Take your time to deal with this one darling. Thinking of you Tansyx:)
  71. IWILLSUCCEED!

    1 stone= 1 dress size theory

    Hiya - I started at 14st 6lbs (202lbs) and a tight size 18 (I am 5ft 2in) I am now 12 st 8 (nearly 2 stone down) and am into size 16s. However, please take into account that some clothes come up bigger or smaller than others - I bought a pair of size 16 jeans from Sainsbury's a week ago and they...
  72. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Nellis10 you around hun?

    Hiya, She's on the Cambridge daily thread so might be worth you posting there???! Tansyx:)
  73. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I have lost the plot

    Aww Claire - please don't be so hard on yourself. We've all been there. This journey is full of ups and downs and it's great that you have managed to talk things through with your hubby. Don't worry about the chocs - what's done is done and you can learn from it and move forward. You have...
  74. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Friday! ****hour by hour!!!****

    awww Bobbin - you poor thing. At least (hopefully) the pain will be gone for good now. Well done for doing something about it so promptly - don't think I woulda been so brave!lol Take care and rest up Tansyx:)
  75. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Friday! ****hour by hour!!!****

    Hiya Sharon - just wanted to send you big hugs. I hope your day goes ok and the stress reduces for you soon. Take care Tansyxxx Spooks - STAY OUTTA THE KITCHEN!!!!!!!!:D
  76. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Half a stone to go. Updated pics

    GAWD.............................. What a fantastic arse!lol I can only hope to be where you are one day. You should be so proud of your achievement - you look absolutely great. Many congratulations to you Tansyx:)
  77. IWILLSUCCEED!

    22nd week weigh in

    CONGRATULATIONS :D:D:D:D- WHAT A FANTASTIC RESULT. YOU MUST BE CHUFFED TO BITS AND SO PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENT. WELL DONE FOR STAYING STRONG AND FOCUSSED! Take care Tansyxxx:)
  78. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Friday! ****hour by hour!!!****

    Hiya Bobbin, sorry to hear about your rough night - hope the dentist goes ok for you. Toothache is the pits! At least you have dropped lbs which is great news! I'm having so much trouble sleeping lately - my brain's working overtime. Wish I knew the answer! Hope you and everyone who follows...
  79. IWILLSUCCEED!

    BACK FROM A WEEKS BREAK

    Welcome back Gemma - Hope you had a fantastic time. I'm sure that 9lbs will be gone in no time. Good to see you back again Tansyx:)
  80. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I'm going AWOL for a while

    Awww mate - please don't be ashamed. You have been brilliant and have so much on your plate at the moment. We will miss you so much here so I'm glad your absence won't be permanent! Please take care and stay strong. Things have a habit of working themselves out in their own time. Lots of love...
  81. IWILLSUCCEED!

    can you settle our argument please?

    Hiya - I'm not a CDC but I have read threads which say that you HAVE to have the 3 packs a day to get all your nutrients as they are carefully measured out. You might start feeling unwell otherwise. I think you are right but I'm sure a CDC will be along soon to confirm this! Tansyx:)
  82. IWILLSUCCEED!

    And this weeks total is........

    FANBLOODYTASTIC Andrea - what a great result (are you sure you ain't shaving bits of yourself off at the same time as SSing!lol) You'll be there in no time at this rate girl! Onwards and inwards Tansyx:)
  83. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Doing it together starting tomoro!

    hiya hubby and wife! Welcome to minis - you will get some great support and encouragement here and keep posting even if you have a blip - you will never be judged. Really lovely peeps here we are!lol It's great that you're doing this journey together. The packs are very much trial and error...
  84. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Choc/Orange shakes

    OMG - I bought some of the choc orange shakes and had one hot. I nearly puked!!!lol I won't be having those again:D
  85. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It Wednesday!!!***lets do it hour by hour!!***

    Morning all, Everyone's up bright and early. Very foggy still here in South London!!!! Hope it lifts soon cos I've got to travel to a meeting soon! Sam - so sorry you're having problems with your 10 year old. I'm sure she will come through the other end and be a perfectly wonderful daughter...
  86. IWILLSUCCEED!

    What to do - Dilemma Help needed please

    Thank you for your honest and caring advice. Today I emailed RELATE and asked for an urgent appointment for myself to go and talk over these issues with a counsellor. When he came home from work I decided to bite the bullet and challenge him on everything, laying my position out clearly. I said...
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    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Great news Gilly...............Onwards and inwards!:)
  88. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Bloody nuts!!!!! I went to my mum's and she had a huge bowl of pistachios and pecans on her table which my kids started munching!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR Pecans are my fave but def off limits on SS!lol So sorry you are feeling rough T4M - hope you are better soon, it's awful when you've got a...
  89. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    CONGRATULATIONS STBG Fantastic news - Well done to you! TAnsyx:)
  90. IWILLSUCCEED!

    3rd weigh in

    WOW - 18lbs in 3 weeks. What a great achievement! Well done - keep going strong Tansyx:)
  91. IWILLSUCCEED!

    At last just Overweight

    FANTASTIC - you have done brilliantly. You must feel so proud of your achievement and the last bit will go so quickly now! Can't wait till I'm just overweight! I remember going from Class 2 obese to class 1 and how happy I was (how sad is that!lol) Well done to you - onwards and inwards! Tansyx:)
  92. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Having the support of your relatives and partner

    Elie - you make me laugh calling your stones names!lol What a great idea! The support is very important I agree. My son actually told me he was proud of me on Sunday which is unheard of as he has Aspergers and doesn't give out compliments often!lol I do tend to get most of my support on minis...
  93. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Morning all, Stayed in bed for as long as I could today (half term) so I didn't eat 2 bars for brekkie like yesterday! Gawd it did make me windypops!lol I've got a urine infection and very sore throat so feeling very sorry for myself at the moment and DD wants to go swimming later on!!! It's a...
  94. IWILLSUCCEED!

    What have I done!!!

    OMG - you were all sooooooooooooo right. I've been farting like a good'un all day!!! Won't be doing that again!lol Thanks for your support everyone Tx:)
  95. IWILLSUCCEED!

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Sounds great - I'll be there! Tx:)
  96. IWILLSUCCEED!

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Hiya all, Is this meet still going ahead???? Perhaps we should just suggest a meeting time and all turn up there!lol Am so looking forward to meeting everyone. Tansy:)
  97. IWILLSUCCEED!

    What to do - Dilemma Help needed please

    Hiya all, I think this is a great and honest thread and have ummed and ahhed about posting on here cos I'm basically paranoid that anyone I know will see this! I'm 46 and the mother of 2 kids with special needs. Seb is 18 and Rosie is 10 (autistic etc etc etc). I met a lovely guy a few years...
  98. IWILLSUCCEED!

    What have I done!!!

    Buggrit. I ate my first bar of the day - caramel and it was lush so............... I erm ate another one. What the feck did I do that for - it was sheer greed and I'm only allowed one bar a day and all. What shall I do now??? I'm gonna need a soup around 5pm and shake around 9pm. What will...
  99. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Post your stats here!

    Name:TANSY Age:46 Location: South London Height: 5ft 2 1/2 ins Start weight: 14st 6lb (BMI 36.9) Initial target weight: 9st 7lbs(BMI 24.7) Current Weight: 12 st 10lbs (lost 24lbs in 6 weeks) Diet: Cambridge Sole Source I WILL SUCCEED!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
  100. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I cant believe I've made it to day 6

    That's Brilliant :D You're over the hardest part now and will go from strength to strength. Well done for resisting the lure of the pickled onion and the chips and burger! KEEP GOING STRONG AND YOU'LL BE AT GOAL BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. Tansyx:)
  101. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Monday Daily! Lets do it hour by hour!!

    Morning everyone it's lovely and sunny here but bliddy freezin!lol Got a lazyish day as it's half term - just have to take Rosie to a consultant appointment so not much on at all. Am still in me jammies slobbed out on the sofa with James and the Giant Peach on! Well done to all for keeping...
  102. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Feeling very pleased with myself!! A brag!

    :)WOW Grandma - What an achievement. All that temptation and you didn't crack. You have nerves of steel lass!!! Keep it up Tansyx:)
  103. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I'm Healthy... it's official!!

    And, might I add - as well as a healthy person you are also a really good and supportive person too. You are an inspiration to me also and have been so friendly and helpful. I wish you all the best always Tansyx:)
  104. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Hedgemags Dieting History & Diary. A New Life Ahead .......

    Thinking of you Maggie - You WILL do it I'm sure, you have the determination to succeed and the plan about the scales is a great one. I know it sets my mood for the day if I'm up or haven't lost. Go for it girl and you will get there very soon. We're all behind you giving you a huge...
  105. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***it's Saturday, Let's Take It Hour By Hour!***

    Hiya all, Enjoyed the pish up last night with you lot! Woke up with a really bad sore throat from all the Karaoke (Croaky!) at the Cambridge Arms!!!! Still feeling a bit rough but hope it won't develop into a full blown cold!!!! hope everyone's still going strong Take Care Tansyx:)
  106. IWILLSUCCEED!

    LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER A LITTLE MORE, Please Join In

    Name - Tansy Age - 46 Town - London (South near Croydon) Do you Drive - Yes, Nissan Micra & Primera Job - Music Teacher & Part time mediator Hair Colour - Blonde Eye Colour - Blue Any Tattoo's - 1 - a dolpin on my right ankle Any Piercings - My ears and nose Your Best Feature - Been...
  107. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***It's FRIDAY!! Let's do it Hour by Hour!!***

    Yep - sounds greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat! Let's do it! I think there is a minis meet in March in London - are you going???? Sleep tight all Tansyx:)
  108. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Word Association

    Horse
  109. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***It's FRIDAY!! Let's do it Hour by Hour!!***

    Hiya all, Posting late today cos been a mega busy one for me! I'm up for a drinkywinky too please but I WILL be pished after just one glass cos I'm a lightweight! Glad to see everyone's spirits are up. Sharon - sounds like you have the neighbour from hell there. Try not to get too involved...
  110. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Happy Valentines Day XXX

    Awwww Alan - how sweet of you to think of us girlies! I hope you also have a great Valelntines Day and get loads of snuggles, love and yummy things! Tansyx:)
  111. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***It's Thursday!! Let's do it Hour by Hour!!***

    Hello my friends and a Happy Valentines Day to you Sam - congrats on getting to day 4 - I'm sure you'll do it! Spooks - make hubby take day off work to keep you all snuggly and warm!!!! Hope everyone has a fandabidozi day Take care - Stay strong, Tansyx:)
  112. IWILLSUCCEED!

    My Black Eye!

    Awwww Grandma, so sorry to hear you've been in the wars but thank God you have a good sense of humour. Get your girls to wait on you hand and foot and rest up - maybe take a warm bath with lavander in it, it will help with the aches and pains and might help you to sleep too. I do feel for you...
  113. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***Its Wednesday!! Lets do it hour by Hour!!!***

    Hiya Claire, Thanks for posting that 1lb of fat thing and thinking of me. I will keep it in mind next time I feel demoralised! Hello to the rest of you - hope you're keeping strong. Leah - challenge the water rule. I'm at uni too and there's no way I'd go through a 3 hour session with no...
  114. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***Its Wednesday!! Lets do it hour by Hour!!!***

    Hiya all, I've been lurking lately - only just had time to really glance at some of the posts and my scales seem to be faulty - they've stuck!!!!!! I'm praying I've gone down just a little bit when I'm weighed next. Does this happen to other people - they just go down a 1lb at a WI and - how...
  115. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Woohooooooo 2nd WI

    WELL DONE!!!!!!! That's a great achievement. You'll be at goal before you know it. Many congratulations to you and, it doesn't matter the loss, big or small as long as it's going the right way!:D Take care Tansyx:)
  116. IWILLSUCCEED!

    AM BACCK!

    Hiya East Star and well done on deciding to come back. I admire your resolve - there IS no time like the present but often we keep putting things off till we feel so bad about ourselves we simply eat some more!!!! I'm sure you will get to goal in no time and continue to feel good about...
  117. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I did it

    This is great news. I'm so happy that you have found some support and I'm sure that with your wonderful counsellors and us keeping you on track that you will be at goal before you know it. Stay strong, keep posting and take care Tansyx:)
  118. IWILLSUCCEED!

    over 4 stone in 12 weeks

    WOWEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Now THAT is fantastic and a really wonderful achievement. I'm sure you will be at goal before you know it with your determination and willpower. You should be real proud of how far you have come. Many congratulations to you Tansyx:)
  119. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Not going to beat myself up about it!!

    Blimey - you showed really excellent self control there so DO NOT beat yourself up (let us do it for ya!lol:D) Seriously - I don't think you would have done yourself too much damage - might not even go out of ketosis with that. Now - give us the gosssssssssssssss.....................did ya get a...
  120. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Do you have to have an Add A Meal week?

    Hiya, I'm on week 5 and my CDC didn't mention me going onto AAM this week. I think she said at the beginning that it was up to me if I wanted to SS the whole way through. According to what you guys are saying this shouldn't have happened. She was quite happy last week when I bought my next 3...
  121. IWILLSUCCEED!

    NO way i would do CDC now

    Now THAT would be fantastic wouldn't it! What a great idea:D:D:D:D:D
  122. IWILLSUCCEED!

    NO way i would do CDC now

    PMSL - trust you Leah!!!!!lol I prefer me German sausage me!:D
  123. IWILLSUCCEED!

    NO way i would do CDC now

    AWww Linda - bet you're a BABE!!!!!:)
  124. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Finding it so so so so hard!!

    and..... BLOODY HELL SUE...... look at what you've achieved so far. You have done BRILLIANTLY. (just saw your ticker) STAY STRONG! Tansyx:)
  125. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Finding it so so so so hard!!

    Hiya and well done for resisting the Easter Eggs so far! It seems to me that there is a lot in this self-sabotaging concept - we all want to get to goal yet we often do things that will deliberately stop us. I'm not a psychotherapist and don't know why this happens just that it does! You must...
  126. IWILLSUCCEED!

    NO way i would do CDC now

    WOW - have just trawled my way through THAT thread! As far as I can see, no one is being treated as an idiot - simply opinions voiced. There is nothing wrong with differing opionions. I do not think it is fair when threads become personal attacks on people rather than about an issue. I cannot...
  127. IWILLSUCCEED!

    NO way i would do CDC now

    Hiya Whistlefish, I have not seen the ebay debate or "met" tracey on here but I have had nothing but support and encouragement here. No one thinks for anyone else but people on all manner of diets post for support. That includes LL, CD, WW, SF, SW etc etc etc. Perhaps you could post the link...
  128. IWILLSUCCEED!

    CD February Challenge - Weigh in time!!!

    Blue_grapefruit - 14lbs Delli - 10lbs 2lbs down! Grandma - 20lbs - 12lbs down already! WOW! Sasha63 - 14lbs Becky85 - 14lbs Ti@ra M@ker - 14lbs 2lbs lost MochaJ - 14lbs - Lost 6lbs Plus - 20lbs SharonJ - 18lbs - Lost 5lbs Rayven - 20lbs Spooky - 14lbs - lost 2lbs soonbeslim - 14lbs -4 fiona78 -...
  129. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ***its Friday***lets Do It Hour By Hour***

    Hiya everyone - am just catching up on all the reading of this thread! Glad everyone's feeling so positive. I'm down 4lbs this week which is fab considering my blip on Wednesday and how bad I felt. Just shows that nothing is really ever as bad as we think it might be. Thanks for all your care...
  130. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Msn Virus! - Delli, Tansy, Georgie!!!

    OMG - I've had it loads of times too and my OH who says I sent him a link to open! Am running AVG as we speak Thanks for the warningx
  131. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ****IT'S WEDNESDAY - Lets do it hour by hour ****

    Oh God - just messed up bigtime. Basically went to a survivors group this morning and got really depressed then went on to an Ofsted meeting at the college. As soon as I walked in the door someone shoved a plateful of sandwiches at me and..................I ate some. I cried all the way home...
  132. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ****IT'S WEDNESDAY - Lets do it hour by hour ****

    Morning all, Great to see everyone feeling so positive and a fantastic WI for you Nat - Keep it up! Mandy - so sorry about your arm, it must be so painful for you. Hope they can do something for you and that it doesn't scar too much - you're very brave! Missy - the birthday cake thingy will be...
  133. IWILLSUCCEED!

    First Weigh in

    WELL DONE SHARON :D:D:D:D:D:D It's a great start and you should feel proud for sticking with it! Many congratulations to you Tansyxxxxx:)
  134. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Emergency! Pancake Alert!

    LOL - but seriously, I've got the same problem - can smell the pancakes, they're permeating the whole bloody house! I WILL NOT GIVE IN, I WILL NOT GIVE IN!!!!!!!LOL Stay strong everyone! Tansyx:)
  135. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Cooking for a family? Here's my tips

    Great idea Sharon - I'd love it if you'd email it to me, I can use all the help I can get!lol Nearly popped a chip into my mouth today - was sooooooooo difficult to resist it! Can I have your ideas please? [email protected] Cheers me darlink! Tansyx:)
  136. IWILLSUCCEED!

    OH MY GOD!!!

    whoooohooooooo!!! That is fantastic news. Very well done to you for sticking with it for so long. You are seeing great results and must feel fab. Won't be long till you're at goal. Keep going strong Tansyx:)
  137. IWILLSUCCEED!

    3rd weigh in(after that meal)

    YAY.................... Well done you. See - it wasn't the disaster you might have thought it. Happy birthday to you - hope you have a great time and I'm sure you will continue to lose on the other plans! Take care Tansyx
  138. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I have just stuffed loads of chocolate - help!!

    Hiya, Draw a line under it and just keep going. I doubt the damage is so huge and if you keep drinking and stick to SS you may still see a result. Please don't call yourself stupid. It can happen to any one of us and probably has! I can tell you really want to do this and I'm sure that you...
  139. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Crappy week :(

    Awww Pretty - sorry to hear you're struggling. I was the same week 4 but things are much better this week so please hang in there. Don't get stressed about your munch on the chocolate - it's done and over with and you can get back on track easily. When you see the weight going down and your...
  140. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Had our first "drop out"

    Hiya, That is very sad and I hope the woman also "sees the light" soon. I guess we all have to find the right time for us to do this journey but it does make me wonder why she started in the first time if her weight isn't an issue! You're right - it is our heads that are our worst enemy and we...
  141. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Hello and how much water

    WOW - Let me out. Fantastic losses so far, it must motivate you to go onwards and upwards (or should that be inwards!) Loving the name btw! Keep at it Tansyx:)
  142. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Morning everyone - got the morning to myself to do sod all and looking forward to it!lol Maggie - I do hope your friend recovers soon, he's lucky to have you. Sharon & Wiggly - good luck with your WI, I'm sure you will have done well this week and, whatever the WI says, as long as it's going...
  143. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I need help...

    Aww jo, Please don't give up. It is difficult to stop eating regular food but I promise that if you stick to it you WILL see good results. TOTM can make you water retentive so next week will probably be better for you. Just keep posting - this forum is a lifeline and we're all here for you and...
  144. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Monday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hey Christina/Ninababes - am watching your posts with interest cos I'm getting wed on August 30th and we haven't a clue where to go! He wants to go to Machu Piccu but it's about 5grand. We thought perhaps Egypt instead but not sure about the weather!!!! Suggestions on a postcard please!lol Tansyx:)
  145. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Monday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    WOW - that is FANTASMAGORICAL - you must be made up. Nearly a stone down. Well done you - and you were worried! Keep it up and you'll be there before you know it Tansyx
  146. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Monday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya - was CROYDON college. Not a good scene in South London at the moment is it! Leah - thanks so much for the slurpy snogs now get on with your shi**ing and dissertation (hey - why not combine the two!lol) All going ok here but bloody freezin today innit! Tansyx:)
  147. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Monday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Good luck with the WI Ag and many welcomes to the forum. I'm sure it will be a good result and you have come to the right place for support and encouragement. All lovely, positive people on here. I couldn't do without minis - it keeps me on course. Major drama at college today - sent home...
  148. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I'm in The Sun today!

    Fantastic Jo - you have worked so hard and been so committed. You deserve every happiness and you are an inspiration Tansyx
  149. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Monday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya spooks, mags and SJ and all who follow! Had a crap's night sleep - got lots of pain in my side - is this normal???? Anywayz - feeling a bit happier emotionally - putting last week behind me and moving forward. Got college, a maths exam and meetings all day so won't be home till evening...
  150. IWILLSUCCEED!

    **It's SUNDAY!! Let's take it hour by hour**

    Hiya all, sorry not posted recently - have been battling with me head! Glad you're all moving forwards and doing well. I'm feeling very hungry all the time and I know it's emotional hunger but do not wanna give into it. It doesn't help when other people make toast and eat it in front of you -...
  151. IWILLSUCCEED!

    CD February Challenge - Weigh in time!!!

    will give it my best shot - something to keep me motivated!:) Blue_grapefruit - 14lbs Delli - 10lbs Grandma - 20lbs Sasha63 - 14lbs Becky85 - 14lbs Ti@ra M@ker - 14lbs MochaJ - 14lbs Plus - 20lbs SharonJ - 18lbs Rayven - 20lbs Spooky - 14lbs soonbeslim - 14lbs fiona78 - 14lbs mandye - 14lb...
  152. IWILLSUCCEED!

    *** IT'S FRIDAY!!!! Hour by Hour***

    Hi everyone and thank you so much for your care with what happened to me on Wednesday. I've been lurking cos I'm so so down about it all - can't stop crying. Have also had a headache from hell since then and worst thing is that I've only lost 1 1/2 lbs this week. I know its going in the right...
  153. IWILLSUCCEED!

    iwillsuceed - r u there?

    Hiya Yes - I'm doing the Cambridge Diet and into week 4 now. sorry I can't help with the SW diet! Tansyx
  154. IWILLSUCCEED!

    2 stone in a month

    Unbelievable - you must feel on top of the world. It is a fantastic achievement all done by your own willpower so feel proud of yourself. You deserve it so much. Well done Tansyxxx PS - Also trying not to feel jealous!Lol:jelous:
  155. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Its Wednesday!! Lets do it hour by hour!!!

    Hiya all and thanks so much for all your concern. I've seen the doc, she did a test and has told me that I've miscarried:cry: I'm gutted tbh even though I wasn't planning to get pregnant. Was using the cap but there ya go - I guess it wasn't meant to be and I am probably too old for another...
  156. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Been away for a while just popped into say.....

    Awww Mandi - I've been asking everyone if they've heard from you - even posted a new thread to see if you were alright. I had the feeling that summat was wrong. I'm glad you're doing something positive to deal with the depression - believe me, I know what it's like to be at the bottom of a...
  157. IWILLSUCCEED!

    3rd weigh in

    Well done you - that's another 2lbs gone forever!:D Looks like you and I are trying to lose the same amount and have started at the same BMI! Think I'm nearly a week ahead though so will be good to track our progress - keep each other on track so to speak. And the belt going in.......Fab innit...
  158. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Its Wednesday!! Lets do it hour by hour!!!

    Hiya and thanks for your replies, My OH phoned and hassled me so much that I'm seeing the doc this afternoon - strange cos you usually have to wait a couple of weeks for an appt with a doc! I have been worried that I might be losing as this happened 4 months ago. Stupid I know but I don't wanna...
  159. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Ive desided to stop the diet

    Best wishes for you Jayne. Whatever you decide it sounds like you have the determination to get to your target weight. Please let us know how you're doing. Take care Tansyx:)
  160. IWILLSUCCEED!

    And once again...........

    You'll do it Ray......Just stay strong. We're all here with you Tansyx
  161. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Its Wednesday!! Lets do it hour by hour!!!

    Hiya all, In late today - had a really bad night and started haemorraging - dunno what is going on with me but think I might be comin up to menopause or summat. OH wanted to take me to the hospital but I didn't wanna go so am just chilling here instead. Feelin a bit down at the moment so just...
  162. IWILLSUCCEED!

    4th weigh in

    WOW - look at how many lbs down you are already!!! I'm on my 4th week too = WI on Friday. I think when we are eating so little we do expect more but hey - that is nearly 2 stone banished forever and you have to look at it that way. Lots of people continue to lose weight whilst on AAM week so...
  163. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I feel like crying.......

    Oh - That is FANTASTIC. You only have 1/3 to go now and you should feel great. Well done on your brilliant achievement. I feel like cryin too now - it's so good to hear successes like this. Take care and may it continue!:) Tansy
  164. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just a little giggle - sorry to the men hear! ;o)

    OMG - That was funny!!!! Thanks for posting and giving me a giggle!lol:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
  165. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Unrhywun yn siarad cymraeg?

    QUE????!:p
  166. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Remember the mean comments of my boss?

    PMSL KARMA ROOLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
  167. IWILLSUCCEED!

    All dieters! This is fun. What have you lost or plan to lose.

    A sperm whale’s brain - OMG didn't know sperm weighed that much!lol:o
  168. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Ow Ow Ow!!!

    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:hug99:
  169. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Need to stop

    Hiya Clarabel, I'm so sorry you have had this news and cannot continue with CD after you have done so well too. I don't know a lot about healthy eating plans specifically but I think something like Rosemary Conley might be ok for you. It's mostly just smaller portions and low GI which I think...
  170. IWILLSUCCEED!

    4 stone lost, 1 stone to go and some pics

    WOW!!! you look brilliant and yes, you are a great inspiration. Well done Tansyx
  171. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Smaller plates

    Great idea!!! When I'm allowed to eat again I'll be doing this too. I'm sure that a lot of my problems with weight gain are to do with portion sizes! Thanks for posting Tansyx
  172. IWILLSUCCEED!

    err hellooooo everyone i think i am back

    Welcome back Bindi - I'm quite new here but, as you know, everyone is really supportive and encouraging so you're in the right place!!!! Well done for dealing with the issue before it gets out of hand - I wish I had done this before and not when I had 5 stone too much on me!lol Best of luck on...
  173. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Now please don't shout too much at me

    Sure no one would hate you Dave. I admire your honesty - it's not easy to admit loss of willpower. However, please don't think of it as cheating, more that you made the choice to jump off your journey and eat stuff. You are determined to get back on track which is brilliant. I wish you the...
  174. IWILLSUCCEED!

    OMG My waist is....

    FANTASTIC!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) You have done brilliantly and must feel great. Well done for sticking with it and achieving so much. What a buzz to have such a slim waist - I don't think mine's ever been that small - well maybe when I was 6!lol:D Tansyx
  175. IWILLSUCCEED!

    10 tips for emotional overeating!

    Found this online - it's by someone called Linda Spangle ( Got her name from SHAZZA who posted about the Gratitude Diary - thanks Shazza) Linda Spangle | Weight Loss Joy! - where dieters become success stories It's mostly commonsense but it helped me to see things down - like a list of rules I...
  176. IWILLSUCCEED!

    The Gratitude Journal

    10 tips for emotional overeating Found this online - it's by someone called Linda Spangle ( Got her name from SHAZZA who posted about the Gratitude Diary - thanks Shazza) Linda Spangle | Weight Loss Joy! - where dieters become success stories It's mostly commonsense but it helped me to see...
  177. IWILLSUCCEED!

    10 Tips for Overcoming Emotional Eating

    Found this online - it's by someone called Linda Spangle Linda Spangle | Weight Loss Joy! - where dieters become success stories 1. Write it away Next time you get a craving for a specific food, such as cheesecake, write it down in a notebook. Recording a food thought takes it out of your...
  178. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Weight Loss Equivalents

    LOL!!!!! Mine is not much yet but the equivalent of twice my son's birth weight - he was 7lbs 14 oz. OMG - that is a lot isn't it when you look at it like that. Makes it seem much more of an achievement and imagine we were carrying all this around with us!!!!! Onwards and upwards Tx
  179. IWILLSUCCEED!

    If he doesn't like you the way you are....what then?

    Hi, Yes - I think this IS how love should be. Sadly it often isn't and partners aren't always supportive, or they want you to be fat (makes them feel you won't run off with the milkman!lol). I've had that kind of relationship and would never want to go back there. I'm now with a lovely guy who...
  180. IWILLSUCCEED!

    How good is your CDC?

    Thanks everyone for your advice. I will have a chat to my CDC when I see her this week. I may be misinterpreting the whole situation so should give her a chance! Cheers! (done with a drink of water!lol):D x
  181. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Should I restart?

    Hiya Wannabslim, Firstly, well done for getting as far as you have so far. It sounds like you are in the right frame of mind and really want to continue with the healthy eating and your 5/6lb loss is great considering we're STILL in january and you've only just started! Secondly, I regularly...
  182. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Its Tuesday Lets Do It Hour By Hour

    Hiya all, Sorry I haven't been into the daily since Friday. I was at that conference over the weekend staring at yummy deserts but................... I didn't cave in! Just ate fish, chicken and salad - no carbs so didn't go out of ketosis:D It was sooooooooooo hard though watching everyone...
  183. IWILLSUCCEED!

    How good is your CDC?

    Hiya Linda, Thanks for clarifying the CDCs role. I was just confused because I was promised one to one sessions and am not getting them. It's not a problem for me to buy the food in advance - it keeps me on track and ensures that I don't run out before I can get to her! Sorry if I sound like I'm...
  184. IWILLSUCCEED!

    How good is your CDC?

    You're so right Annie . So much support and lovely people on here. I just feel frustrated cos she really sold herself on the counselling front and told me I would get counselling from her and I was expecting some kind of one to one to deal with my issues with food - not just someone who...
  185. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Musically talented anyone?

    Hiya, I LOVE music! Trained on classical piano and then became a piano teacher for many years. In the meantime gave up the classical training and joined a rockband - didn't have a clue how to busk or jam which cracked them up as I was playing arpeggios while they were rocking!lol Taught myself...
  186. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Help! Why am I finding it so hard

    Hiya Annie, I don't necessarily mean hard in terms of doing it but more in craving food. When you go into ketosis then, yes, the hunger pangs are much less but.... I still absolutely miss food. I still want to eat a bag of chips when I smell them at the chippy and, when faced with yummy...
  187. IWILLSUCCEED!

    How good is your CDC?

    Hiya all, I was wondering how good you felt your CDC was and, in fact, WHY they are called counsellors when they don't actually counsel you! Mine spent half an hour with me at my first meeting while I bombarded her with questions about the diet and then I bought 2 weeks worth of shakes/soups...
  188. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Help! Why am I finding it so hard

    Hiya, This is a REALLY hard diet requiring enormous willpower. You have done well to continue getting back onboard and it sounds like you just need a clear few days to get established, get into ketosis then you will be able to resist the bread! Please keep trying. It is so worth it and you...
  189. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just lost my first stone!

    YIPPEEEEEEE!!!!! Many congratulations to you. That is a BRILLIANT achievement and you should feel well proud of yourself for shedding those lbs forever. Keep going strong and you'll be where you wanna be sooner than you think. Am so pleased for you Tansyx:)
  190. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Failed already!!

    Hiya Sarah, You have NOT failed at all. I used to think this way and it used to stop me ever trying anything again. Then I read about Thomas Edison (him who invented lightbulbs!). When someone asked him why he never gave up when he kept failing he replied - "I have not failed. I've just found...
  191. IWILLSUCCEED!

    some After pics taken

    Looking Good Lou - Onwards and upwards mate! Yep - people are really kind and it's great that your CDC is so supportive. Keep going strong! Take care Tansyx
  192. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Porgeous Starting weight 14st. Finsih weight 9st.4lbs.!!!

    WOW!!!!! What a FANTASTIC achievement and you sure are an inspiration to me and to many others. You should be so proud of yourself Georgie - you really do look stunning and very happy. Well done Tansyx:)
  193. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Feeling very negative :(

    Awww Nina mate - I'm so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. It's demoralising when you have a setback but you CAN get back on track and you will look stunning on your wedding day. Perhaps Georgie is right when she suggests taking a step back to just chill out, concentrate on...
  194. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Water.. Does drinking more really improve weightloss

    Hiya, Here's a link to why water is so important. Posted on the Cambridge Diet forum! http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/19842-why-drink-water-vlcd.html Personally I really struggle with the water and we're only supposed to have to do 2 1/2 litres a day but several people do much more...
  195. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Please help me choose food for these meals out!

    Lol - I think I understand what you mean. You are encouraging me to stay on track with the SS but telling me it's my choice to eat and to eat sensibly but.......you'd love to be there eating in my place!lol :)
  196. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Please help me choose food for these meals out!

    hehehe- I'm not paying! It's a conference and, as well as the dinner on saturday night I also have to do breakfast on one day and lunch on sat and sunday! Oh well - might just have to disappear or I WILL be tempted. Thanks for all your help Tansy
  197. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Wot no Daily?? Better start one then!! Its Friday!! Hour by Hour!!!

    Morning All, All bright and breezy this morning you lot - I'm feelin knackered but........4 1/2 lbs down which is great and I didn't expect on week 3. Can't believe that's over a stone down in 3 weeks. It really DOES spur you to go on dunnit!Lol I'm off to teach now so will chat later. Keep up...
  198. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Please help me choose food for these meals out!

    Hiya all, I'm at a conference over the weekend and my CDC has told me to try to stick to AAM stuff. Can you look at this menu and tell me what I'll be safe with - don't wanna go outta ketosis!lol Thanks Tansyx Starter Salad of marinated Squab Breast, Pistachio Mango and Chilli Dressing £6.50...
  199. IWILLSUCCEED!

    im thinkin my final pics!unless i can shove some more belly off!

    What a STUNNER!!!!! Well done to you - you deserve a wonderful life full of happiness and you should be really really proud of your achievement. Fantastic willpower and keeping your eye on the goal. CONGRATULATIONS Tansyx:)
  200. IWILLSUCCEED!

    size 18 omg

    :)That is FANTASTIC news. You must be feeling brilliant. Your self esteem is growing as you are shrinking. Congratulations on your new size 18s and going for that promotion. I'm sure you will get it and be brilliant at it. Good on ya! Tansyx:)
  201. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Anyone seen Fuzzy's Angel?

    Hiya, Haven't seen Fuzzy's Angel around for a week or so and am wondering if anyone has any contact with her. Mainly just hoping she's ok. She's been so supportive of me (an others). Course - she might be on holiday or just taking a break from minis! Tansyx:)
  202. IWILLSUCCEED!

    *****Its Thursday!! (Almost friday!) Lets do it Hour by Hour!!!!*****

    Meant to ask... I've been wondering where someone is - haven't seen them for the last week or so and have been trawling old posts to try to find their name but I can't even find a post by her anymore!!!! You will probably know who I mean She has dreadlocks, went to holiday in Hawaii, loves...
  203. IWILLSUCCEED!

    *****Its Thursday!! (Almost friday!) Lets do it Hour by Hour!!!!*****

    Hiya all, Glad to see everyone's doing so well and remaining positive. I woke up all achy this morning and feeling really lazy! Gotta go out and teach later too and really do not feel like it but.......toughski crapski as they say in russia!lol I've got to go to a conference this weekend and am...
  204. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Anyone finished and maintaining

    That is such a relief to read! One of my biggest fears is that I will get to goal, even do the maintenance and end back up where I am now......obese, unhappy and unhealthy. You guys are an inspiration. How did you maintain for so long - do you actually ever eat fish and chips, pizza, chocolate...
  205. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Weigh in

    Hiya Andrea, I echo what all the other posters have said and want to add my CONGRATULATIONS............... 4lbs is 4lbs after all and, yes, after the huge losses in week one and two it must seem paltry to you but hey - I've done 12 lbs in 2 weeks and that will probably be less at my week 3 WI...
  206. IWILLSUCCEED!

    I've been feeling poorly

    Poor lass - you should not be out and about, you've obviously got or are recovering from some horrible bug and need to be resting. Keep drinking fluids even if you can't face the shakes or water them down and drink them over time so that you know at least you are continuining to get all the...
  207. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Weigh in!

    Not a boring post at all - what a FANTASTIC result and all down to you and your willpower. So many congratulations to you. Onwards and upwards!!! Take care Tansyx:)
  208. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Week 11... I've hit the 4 stone mark...

    You'll be there before you know it. A completely different person. Happier, healthier (wealthier!). You have come so far. Focus on your successes and forget the blips. Take care Tansyx
  209. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Week 11... I've hit the 4 stone mark...

    woweeeeeeeee!:D That is FANTASMIGORICAL. What an inspiration you are. Blimey - at this rate you'll soon be a skeleton!lol Well done you Tansyx
  210. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Tale of Two Brains

    Good one!lol Thanks for posting - now I've got summat to throw at my O.H when he's acting like a prat! - It must be coming from his "nothing" box!lol Tansyx
  211. IWILLSUCCEED!

    ARGH struggeling

    Yep - sounds like you're using up an awful lot of energy. I agree with KD, get yourself to bed and take things a little easier tomorrow. Hang in there Tansyx
  212. IWILLSUCCEED!

    2nd week weigh in and it`s not working

    Awww - so sorry, it must be demoralising. Speak to your CDC and see if she can say what's happening. Above all, PLEASE don't give up. As the others are saying - if you are sticking to it 100% it WILL eventually come off you. Some factors can affect the amount of lbs you lose but, in the end...
  213. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Good advice from kids

    Brilliant - made me chuckle! Thanks for posting!!!!:D Tansyx
  214. IWILLSUCCEED!

    8 lb in 1st week

    BRILLIANT - WELL DONE What a great achievement and a fantastic motivation for you to carry on the way you're doing. Many congratulations from me!!! Tansyx:D
  215. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Week 1 weigh in

    WELL DONE TIARA Brilliant results and you can only go from strength to strength. Congratulations on sticking with it. Be proud of your achievement. Tansyx
  216. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Newbie and I could really do with some help please.

    What a fantastic and inspirational way of putting it Cheryl. That really helped me too! Empy, like the others have said - keep your eye on the goal and the way you WANT to feel. Sure, this is a tough diet but it will be so worth it in the end. It is an investment in yourself and probably you...
  217. IWILLSUCCEED!

    1st week WI

    OMG - don't know why that came up as a trying to conceive ticker!lol Weight Loss - Diet Ticker Use that one instead.......sorry about that!lol
  218. IWILLSUCCEED!

    1st week WI

    FANTASTIC - WELL DONE YOU. You should feel very proud of your achievement. You'll have to wait for someone else to tell you about the ticker but here's the website addy you can set one up on: Trying To Conceive Ticker Good luck and, again, many congratulations on doing your first week. Tansyx
  219. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Hedgemags Dieting History & Diary. A New Life Ahead .......

    HEDGEMAG H = Honest E = Encouraging D = Direct G = Generous E = Entertaining M = Magnificent A = Articulate G = Golden And DON'T you forget it! Keep movin' on Tansyx:)
  220. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Pulse rate.....

    Wow - that is brilliant. Made me chuckle too - just what I needed on this rainy day! Well done you:D Tansyx
  221. IWILLSUCCEED!

    3rd weigh-in

    That's great - well done to you Tansyx:)
  222. IWILLSUCCEED!

    The CD barmy army challenge

    Opps - what a donut. This was sposed to be a new thread!lol Tansyx
  223. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Reviews - am confused now!lol

    Wow - just read some of these reviews - some positive, some negative. I'm confused though. One of them said that you're only allowed to SS for 2 weeks. Have a read and tell me what you think! Reviews on The Cambridge Diet Look at tests, reports and read reviews: dooyoo.co.uk Tansyx
  224. IWILLSUCCEED!

    The CD barmy army challenge

    Reviews of CD on the web Wow - just read some of these reviews - some positive, some negative. I'm confused though. One of them said that you're only allowed to SS for 2 weeks. Have a read and tell me what you think! Reviews on The Cambridge Diet Look at tests, reports and read reviews...
  225. IWILLSUCCEED!

    DAY1

    Well done Red - keep at it and it will get easier Tansyx
  226. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Best BMI to head for!

    Hiya all, I originally set my ticker to get me to 10stone (started 4th January at 14stone 6lbs). I've just been checking the BMI thingywhatsy and I will be just overweight at 10 stone so I have now set it to go 10lbs lighter which will put my BMI at 23.8 which seems more healthy. What do...
  227. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Mixing LL and Cambridge

    Hiya - how much are the foodpacks on LL then? They're about £1.40 - £1.65 each (approx) on CD! In any case - at least you're not just giving up. You're willing to try to work something out to continue to goal. Good luck on your journey Tansyx
  228. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Where can I buy pysillium husks to make porridge?

    I just checked out the site and ordered some from yours RD. They are granules right??? The Holland and Barratt ones capsules and are nearly 12 squid plus p&p. I will be coming to you for advice on how to use them! I did notice on the label that you're only supposed to use them for 10 weeks then...
  229. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Wednesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Mornin' All, Blimey Spooks - just saw your pics. What a difference 3 odd stone make - I can't wait!!! Well done! BTW - I used to use Gaffa Tape on my wee ones!lol (only jokin' - honest!!!lol) Leah - Chin up mate, The day will be done before you know it and you will soon be in the swing of...
  230. IWILLSUCCEED!

    The CD barmy army challenge

    Leah - good to see ya back mate. Great to have a wee, friendly competition to keep the motivation going! Hmmmmm - wonder who I should bet on - can I have a two way bet on both of ya cos I KNOW you're both gonna get there fast!lol Good luck to you and Spooky Tansyx
  231. IWILLSUCCEED!

    First weigh in :-)

    Absolutely brilliant - and what a great motivator to keep going. You'll be at target in no time. Well done you Tansyx:)
  232. IWILLSUCCEED!

    honest opinions please

    One word - YES!!! You have done brilliantly and I echo what everyone else has said - look again at the photos and you will see that on the before pic you practically covered the whole door. On the after pic you look about half the size. Your skin is clearer. You DO look much younger and...
  233. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hey - Caress, I've got one of those too! Strangely though, he's absolutely wonderful away from home. Wanna swap!!!!!lol xxx
  234. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Sorry have to leave :(

    Awww - sorry to hear about the money problems but even though you have to cut back on the CD you are at least staying focussed on achieving your goal by joining Slimming World. I wish you all the luck in the world. Please do keep coming in to let us know how it's going. What a shame this diet...
  235. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Countdown to D-Day- Can I do it?

    Yes you CAN and WILL do it. You have the previous experience which you have learned from and a positive attitude - all which will help you on this journey. We're all here for support and look forward to seeing your inevitable progress. Take care, stay strong and focussed Tansyx
  236. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just found a lump

    oh WOW - that is fantastic news and you must be so relieved after being on tenterhooks. You probably feel 10 stone lighter right now too! I'm so, so pleased that it is good news - I have been thinking about you a lot and praying that everything would be well. Now it's time to relax, unwind and...
  237. IWILLSUCCEED!

    WOW again!!!

    Thanks darling - what a lovely fish!lol Tansyx
  238. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Starting tomorrow

    The Best of luck to you. I'm sure you will succeed with your positive attitude. Keep coming in to tell us how you're doing. I come in every day just because everyone in here is so caring and encouraging. Well done for making the decision to do this. Tansyx
  239. IWILLSUCCEED!

    320lb in under 3 weeks

    Wow Mrs M - that's phenomenal and testament to your motivation and inspiration to your clients. Well done to YOU! and of course to your clients who have done all the hard work with your help Tansyx
  240. IWILLSUCCEED!

    WOW again!!!

    That is BRILLIANT - think what you've been carrying around with you all this time and never knew!lol I like the fish picture Peachy - it really helps to have a visual image and makes the achievement seem so much more real. Many congratulations to you Dutch Tansyx:)
  241. IWILLSUCCEED!

    COKE ZERO????

    STBG - Thanks for posting that - it's really helpful although I'm not that partial to fizzy drinks myself. There seem to be so many additives etc in them. Think I will have them very occasionally and only if I have to go out! Tansyx
  242. IWILLSUCCEED!

    50lbs gone - thats quite hard to imagine

    WOWEEEEEEEEE - Well done you. You must feel really proud of yourself. You don't realize what you've actually been carrying around with you till you visualise it like that. Many congratulations to you Tansyx:)
  243. IWILLSUCCEED!

    It's Tuesday**** Lets Do It Hour By Hour****

    Hiya all, Blimey - TWO threads doing this and I just posted on the other one before I saw this one!lol Anywayz - all's good here. Feeling happy despite being pre menstrual and usually very emotional. Just outta interest - how was everyone's first period after they started this diet - better...
  244. IWILLSUCCEED!

    First week weigh in

    Brilliant news - that's 4lbs gone forever. You have a wonderfully positive attitude and, before you know it, you will be at goal! Take care Tansyx:)
  245. IWILLSUCCEED!

    HHeeLLpp......1st weigh in and scared

    Hiya, You're talking to the biggest worrier of them all. I posted a similar thread the day before my first WI. Was so scared I hadn't lost "enough" and that my CDC would think I was cheating. I was on and off my scales like a yoyo but kept weighing differently every time!lol In the end, I had...
  246. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Well it's going to be a very long time

    This is such lovely news - I'm really pleased for you. Please keep coming in here with your news and let us know how you're doing (us broody ones need our regular fix of baby talk!lol) Tansyx
  247. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just 2 packs a day

    Hiya, I don't have any of my shakes or soups cold! What do you mean by "cooking" them? I let the kettle boil, then cool for a few minutes then add water to my measuring jug, tip my shake or soup in and blend and eat. Am I losing the nutrients this way???? My CDC told me it was ok to have all my...
  248. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Just found a lump

    Thinking of you. Tansyxx:)
  249. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Was nearly in tears yesterday...........

    Brilliant news - Inspirational to us just starting out on our journey that it CAN be done. Many congratulations to you Tansyx:)
  250. IWILLSUCCEED!

    Feeling deflated..........

    Awww - I dunno why they didn't say anything either as it must be sooooooooo obvious you have lost so much weight! I think they have noticed but perhaps didn't know what to say (don't forget that when people are very ill they often lose a shedload of weight and maybe they were worried this was...
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