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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    woohoo slimmer of the week eh? <wiggles> Sorry I haven't been around the last few days, have had a lot going on with school holidays etc., But I'm back now. Been a good week, I stuck with it, though there were a couple of days that were really tough to get through. The good news is, I'm...
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    Had my first WI and......

    thanks everyone, no I haven't come down yet, I'm so happy with myself today, think I need this smile surgically removing
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Yeah it's hard, I think cos I had a break it's tough getting back into it. I'm doing ok, but I think it's cos I'm so determined to get this back off. I did it once and I know I can do it again
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I'm on SS+ cos I can't possibly do coffee or tea without milk in it. I also some days have a 200 cal meal and skip a sachet. The slide show is out of date now I'm afraid, I'm almost where I started last year, but I do intend to get down again. I was a size 18 when I left CD, but I'm back in a...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi everyone, I've been recruited to your team by night owl. I've been on CD before, I lost just over 8st last year, but sadly gained most of it back after having an op in October. I'm a week in to my restart, lost 14lbs this week, so I'm a very happy bunny. I was on team 7 before leaving CD...
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    Do you want a team place or does your team have a vacancy - if so post in here

    Great, thanks night owl, I'll come say hello, introduce myself
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    Word Association

    bird
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    Right, what are the first few days like?

    I'm just starting week 2 of my restart. Last week was tough, but I got through it, kept looking at myself in the mirror (had to force myself to do it) to see what I was doing it for. I also put a big pic of me on the pc desktop, so when I put the pc on, it was there staring back at me...
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    Do you want a team place or does your team have a vacancy - if so post in here

    I'd love to join a team again if anyone has room for me.. I was in 7 when it originally started. I'm on week 2 of restart so having big losses at the moment
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    ***winning the weight war wednesday - hour by hour ***

    Just got back from WI and I know I've posted this up on a new thread already, but I'm so chuffed with myself that I just have to post it here as well LOL I lost 14lb this week.. Better than when I did it originally, the first week I think I lost 12 or 13lb. I'm gonna be thin girlies, if it's...
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    June's Challenge - Sign up now, starts June 1st...

    I'm just starting week 2, so will aim high Food Lover 8lbs Losing it for good 12lbs x89amandax 10lbs slimmeplease 10 lbs Sarette - 12lbs IndigoMondays - 20lbs charlotte k - 14lbs polishrose-14lbs Delicious Boo - 14lbs Lisalulu - 17lbs (in for a penny and all that...) DappyMare -16lbs...
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    Had my first WI and......

    OMG 14lbs gone in 1 week, I'm soooo chuffed with myself I will be thin, I will be thin, I will be thin
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    anyone up for a wee 4 week challenge?

    Had my first wi today and I'm 14lbs down woots :D:D:D
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    ***winning the weight war wednesday - hour by hour ***

    Morning everyone, I've been conspicuous by my absence the past few days, life at home hectic with my son off school and job hunting. Day 7 of my restart today, wi day, which I'm really excited about. Got on my scales yesterday and according to mine I'm down 10lbs, see what Nicky's say later...
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    anyone up for a wee 4 week challenge?

    oh yeah and my wi day is Wednesday
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    anyone up for a wee 4 week challenge?

    I'm on day 4, so I'm thinking quite high.. I'll say 21lbs
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    ** saintly sippin the shakes saturday - hour by hour **

    Morning peeps Day 4 of restart for me today. No K fairy yet, but I'm thinking probably tomorrow, was 4 days last time. Feeling better today, yesterday wasn't so great, I felt awful all day, woozy, tired, headachey and ravenous. But I stuck with it actually went to bed for an hour in the...
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    **Firming up Friday** Hour-by-Hour!

    Morning everyone Day 3 of my restart, so far so good. Yesterday wasn't great, I had real hunger pangs, took some doing to stay out of the fridge, I spent most of the day upstairs, cos that's well away from the kitchen. Just been speaking to Nicky (sis and CDC) on msn and said I wasn't hungry...
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    How will I know when i'm there??

    I get cold feet mostly, wake up very early and I'm wide awake. I have more energy, but on the downside, I get stinky breath
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    Going off flavours?

    The only soup I have is oriental chilli, used to have leek and potato, mushroom, chicken and mushroom, went off them completely, they made me heave after a while. I have most of the shakes, can't bear tetras, never could and am still loving porridge, but see how long that lasts LOL
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    Caress's restart diary

    Ok, so a little back history. I was on CD last year, lost 8st 3lb, came off in October for an operation. Since the op, I've put most of it back on, so I'm starting again. I've restarted, 20/5/09 and plan to stay on CD until I'm at goal, however long that takes. I'm on Day 2 now, yesterday...
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    Who are you dieting for?

    I'm doing it for me primarily, I did it before, I can do it again. I don't want to be this person anymore, not looks wise, I'm very happy with the person I am on the inside. I thought I'd waved goodbye to that woman, but she's back, however, this time she'll be gone for good. I'm also doing...
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    I'm overweight because.....

    I'm simply overweight because I have issues around food. I'm a comfort eater, food addict, call it what you will. When I was a child, we'd go to my nans and learned that the more you were loved, the more you were fed. She'd fill us up with all sorts of things, things we didn't get at home...
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    *** Totally Thin Thursday - Hour by Hour ***

    Hiya folks been a long time since I posted on a daily, but I'm back now and plan to post more often. Day 2 of my restart, so far so good. Yesterday was great, felt good about it all, controlled the hunger pangs by splitting packs and drinking copious amounts of water. This morning, uh not so...
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    Confessions

    Thank you everyone, I can do it, I'm going to do it. I did it before, it was hard some days, but when I saw myself in the mirror and my weight going down on the scales, it was all worth it. This time, there'll be no abrupt stop, I'm going to do it all the way.
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    Confessions

    Bless me CDers for I have sinned, it's been far too long since I was here and since I last did anything positive about my weight. I left CD in October for a hernia op, after losing 8st 3lb, I started at 27st 5lb and got to 19st 2lb. That's the good bit. Since I came off CD I've gained...
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    In answer to that, I got to 27st 5lb and while I saw that I was big, I really didn't see it as a big problem. The simple fact is, I didn't know I was as big as that.. ok, that doesn't sound right, but it was like, I could look in the mirror and see that I was big, but I didn't recognize myself...
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    Who are you and where are you from?

    Name and age Andrea and 38 2) Where from Rotherham, South Yorkshire 3) Single, Married, In a relationship, and to whom Single 4) 5 things I am hoping to achieve this year To get to a size 16 To get a job Can't think of anything else right now, I'll come back to it
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    The poor kid, I just hope that he manages to lose all the weight now he's away from her. How sad and tragic that a mother can do that to her child. While I'm not defending her actions, cos they were completely wrong, she must have some serious psychological problems, some deep emotional need...
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    I'm back, well sort of

    Thank you everyone, I'm glad to be back, not happy about putting weight on, but I'm going to get there. Chris, holy moly, I haven't been around so this is the first time I've seen your new pic and I have to say, you look absolutely fantastic. I'm sure you'll get there by March, you've done...
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    Joining SW - introducing myself

    thanks Bev, good to see you again hun. How's it going on SW? Thanks Taz, I'll make sure I get it
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    Joining SW - introducing myself

    Hello everyone, I've been around on mini's for about a year now, I did 9 months on Cambridge and lost just over 8 stones. I had to come off in October as I had an operation and now I'm still off the diet, but as my 3 months recuperation is up next week, I'm going back onto the weightloss...
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    I'm back, well sort of

    Hello peeps I haven't been around since just after the op, got all that sorted out now, the op worked, I'm all healed, my 3 months is up next Friday. However, I'm not coming back to CD, simple fact is, I just can't afford it anymore, so I'm off to slimming world. I start next week, my friend...
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    Caress update

    I've had some good news.. I got a call back from the surgeon, he's agreed to see me tomorrow afternoon to take a look at it. I'm keeping everything crossed (yes even my legs cos I can cross them now) that he'll be able to do something for me soon
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    Caress update

    Sorry folks, haven't been around much cos I've been resting up and doing what I was told. But even with that, the update isn't that good, in fact, it's pretty pants really. The hernia is back, it's not quite as big as before, but there it is, large as life and twice as ugly. I'm waiting to...
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    Can you remember what you weighed at 18 years old?

    I think I was about 12 stones, I'm pretty sure I was about a size 12-14
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    Over 9st gone!

    That is fantastic, well done to you.. not be long before I'm back on CD and catching up with you again
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    4 stone gone - and pics to prove it!

    fantastic, you're looking great hun. Sure gives you incentive to keep going when you can see the difference in pics.
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    Andrea (Caresss) had her op! Just called her and....

    morning all, I'm feeling pretty sore still, but good today. Glad to be home, but wishing I could stay on CD, miss the ease of the diet. Slept pretty well, I'm spending the day in my nightclothes today, going to sit with my feet up and relax. Hope you all have a great day and are all big losers
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    Andrea (Caresss) had her op! Just called her and....

    Hi everyone, yes that's right, I'm home. They got tired of me whinging and complaining and threw me out LOL Seriously, I'm sore but good, still feel a bit groggy, will be doing as I'm told and resting up. The op went very well, no complications, I don't even have to see the nurse to get...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Evening Ladies Got the mail Minz, thank you.. Haven't looked at it yet, but if I need help with it, I'll mail you either on here or e-mail. Jan, good luck with it, I'd stick with it as much as possible, a tip I was given when I got real bad hunger pangs, have a warm drink, it fools the...
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    Got my date

    LOL awww I'm sure we'll work out something
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    aw thanks Angela, I'll still be around, but I'm going to have to leave the team I think, no wi's in for 3 months, will really let down the teams average. So after the 22nd's wi, I'm going to be leaving. Will still keep up with the team though, you're not getting rid of me that easily LOL
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    Got my date

    thanks folks.. Nicky, you'll have to............... STAY IN LOL
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    Got my date

    I've had a phone call from the hospital this morning, they've given me a provisional date for the op. So, barring emergencies (she particularly said skin cancer patients), and as I'm not an essential operation, it's going to be the 24th October. But, if an emergency comes in, it'll be the...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Morning fat fighters I'm going to get a new pic done Minz, a proper one and then I'll use that as my avatar. Nicky (CDC and sister) is doing a fayre thingy and wants pics of me before and now to use, so she'll be taking new one's in the next week or two. I am thinking of using those new pics...
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    How do I look?

    Thank you everyone, your comments made my morning when I saw them. I had a great night, the play was so funny, it was called April in Paris. So now I just have to have a few new outfits so I can go out more often :D
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    How do I look?

    Aw thank you, I just needed a confidence boost, it's the first time I've had a proper night out since I started CD. I started in January, I was 27st 5lb, size 30. Now I'm 19st 2lb and a size 20
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Evening Ladies I'm off out tonight, going to be a luvvie.. Going to the theatre. Kieron's back from his holiday, so it's all go here again. He got home at 5.45, by 6.45 I was asking him if he wanted to go again LOL
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    How do I look?

    Going out tonight, to the theatre, and I just got my son to take pics for me. I haven't had any new ones since 6st loss, now I'm on 8st 3lb lost. He did the side on one and said 'wow you look so slim' so what do you all think?
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Well the news is great, I'm going to get the op before the end of October, I haven't got a confirmed date yet, they're going to phone and let me know, so I can time coming off CD and can leave it to the last possible moment. But what it does mean is that I'm going to be off CD for a while...
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    It's Thursday ***Let's do it hour by hour***

    Fabulous news!! I'll be done by the end of the month, there's no problem with having the op, my health is good enough, my weight is down enough, they're going to phone me later to confirm a date, but they said 24th or 31st of October. All this means is that I'm going to have to come off CD for...
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    It's Thursday ***Let's do it hour by hour***

    Wow been quite a while since I set one of these off.. Haven't been around much lately, Kieron's away with school this week, so been concentrating on getting the house sorted out, working through the rooms. It finally looks pretty good, even if I do say it myself. But you can bet, an hour...
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    I've Got Into My Size 20's !!!!!!

    yay that's fantastic, I got back into my 20's about a month ago, it's such a wonderful feeling. Well done you
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Just a pound this week ladies, but I moved to 810 cos I don't know how long I'm going to be on CD now, with the operation. So to make sure that my body is ready for it, I'm going up the plans. Should find out today when it'll be, hoping before Christmas, then I'm going to have to have time...
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    How many sausages have you lost?

    woohoo I've lost 912 sausages
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    sounds good to me Hun
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    yep, it was 273, last week I gained another 4lb, through being sick, and this week, lost 8lb, so it takes me to 269lb.. I know, I'm awkward LOL
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Minz, I'm a minus 1 this week and I'm 269lb
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Well I'm back from the hospital, have fantastic news.. They're going to operate and fix it for me.. I've got an appointment at the pre admissions clinic next week and hopefully I'll get a date for it soon.. Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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    4st gone and am now overweight, wooohoo.

    oh that's fantastic news, well done Susan
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    sorry peeps, the chest infection absolutely knocked me flat, plus I had a trapped nerve in my shoulder. I had a WI on Saturday, but I'd had another gain, (Nicky says to do with being ill, my body was hanging on to things). Anywho, after a gain of 7lbs, I lost 8lbs between Saturday and today...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    I'm not going to have any scores this week, not till the weekend sometime. I'm suffering with a chest infection and my shoulder is giving me some grief again. So, rather than run the risk of passing the chest infection on to my sis, (and cos I feel bloody awful), I'm not having my wi till I'm...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    got my results and I feel I've really let the team down this week.. I gained 3lb :cry: a combination of water retention and being a bit bunged up. Sorry team :break_diet:
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    sorry peeps, I've been a bit conspicuous by my absence the past few days, been busy at home with the lad and sorting things out.. Anywho, I'm still going, haven't left the team.. Had some fab news this morning, I finally got my referral to get my hernia sorted out, (it's only taken 2 years and...
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    Calling all CDC's - St Johns Wort and Cambridge

    I've been taking starflower oil since I started CD with no problems, though I was warned it could cause trouble. As KD says, it's probably a try it and see thing
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    Just have to share

    cos I'm sooooooooooooo chuffed.. Been to the doctors this morning, first of all for a hrt check, they did my blood pressure 132/84, absolutely normal.. Big change from when I started CD and it was 167/97 But even better, I had a word with the doctor about my hernia and she's referred me to...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    I just sent her one, I'd say let's give her till after the weekend, then decide what to do
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    OMG!! 1 stone to go!!!!!!! YIPEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

    That is fantastic, well done to you, you've done so well. Can't wait till I'm where you are
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    No, you're not alone tonight, I'm still up and about, but won't be for too long. Been swimming this evening and I'm pooped LOL A PM might be the answer for Goolian, she'd get an e-mail to tell her there's one waiting, might get her on here
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    woohoo well done team, we've done fab again
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    8 stones barrier passed

    aw thank you everyone, but I couldn't have done it without my fabby CDC and everyone here on mini's. Between you, you've kept me sane on the bad days
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    ***Thursday***hr by hr***

    Morning everyone Off to see the dragon today, then having my neice this afternoon. Got to go to opticians some little ******* threw a rock at Kieron yesterday, broke his glasses and cut underneath his eye quite badly. Had a porridge this morning, yum yum, made with 2 tsps of vanilla shake in...
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    8 stones barrier passed

    Yep that's right, I lost 5lb this week, (despite going away for a few days and being a little bit naughty with a jacket potato :break_diet:). I'm over the 8 stone hurdle, I've now lost 8st 1lb and I'm sooooooo proud of myself
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Happy Wednesday team the total this week is.... 5lb.. yippeeeeeee I've now lost 8st 1lb
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Evening team mates Yep, my wi is on Weds afternoon, not sure how it'll go this week, hoping it's ok, but I've 810'd this week with being away. Will of course let you's know when I get home. I had pics taken today of me in my new clothes and here they are
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    Yay I'm a size 20

    aw thanks everyone, I'm soooooo chuffed with myself. I started at a size 28-30 in January, seems to have taken so long to get past a size 22.
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    Yay I'm a size 20

    New pics, taken just today of me in size 20 jeans..
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Evening Fat Fighters Caress is back in the building... came home a day early, a long and complicated, very boring story, but suffice to say, I had a great time away, feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Well done to you all on losses this week, we did so well. I had my own little triumph, I...
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    Every day I look forward to...

    I'm looking forward to going swimming with my son, cos right now, I daren't get into a pool with kids around, I only go to Ladies only sessions
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    Ready to quit already

    Hang on in there hun, you can do it.. It's hard, but so worth it when you get into ketosis and then have your first weigh in. Think of what you'll be gaining, then decide is it really worth it? Something Nicky, my CDC advised, if the pangs get too much, make a hot drink, have a hot shake or...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    And the total this week is.... <drum roll> 5lb gone.. yippeeeeeeeee I'm finally down in the 19's, 19st 9lb to be exact
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Morning peeps Not been around for a couple of days, getting ready to go away for a few days tomorrow. Hope everyone's doing well, I'm having my WI today, a day early, will post up my latest when I get back in. I'm really hoping for a good one this week, I cut back the exercise so fingers...
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    Confession Time!

    We've all done it, don't be too hard on yourself. Just get back on the wagon and you'll do fine I'm sure. You've already lost such a large amount of weight, you should be proud of yourself for that hun.
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Morning folks Well done on gym madonnabodydouble, just be careful hun, don't want to end up how I did last week by over doing it.. Good luck with your wi Minz, I'm sure you'll do great. Have a fab day everyone, here's hoping we're all great big losers
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    ooh we did good, 2nd overall.. will be 1st next week, cos I'm determined, not over doing it again, going to get shut of all this excess water and have a good loss next week.. Well done everyone
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    Doctors Signature Requirements Cambridge Diet

    My doctor ummed and ahhed, read the literature I took in and seemed a little reluctant at first. But I told her, I didn't need her permission to do it, I just needed her to say that she was aware I was going on Cambridge. That changed her mind and she signed with no problem. Every time I go...
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    Has any1 tried banana tetra in coffee??

    I generally use powdered shakes in my coffee, the vanilla one is lovely. Just add a splash of cold water first, stir it to a thin paste and then add hot water. Helps with the lumps
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    :wave_cry: not good girls I'm afraid.. Only 1lb this week, according to CDC, I did too much this week and made my body retain water :cry: I'm really really disappointed, I was so hoping to be down in the 19's this week. So going to take it much steadier this week, just swimming and some...
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    ***wednesday*** lets do it hr by hr***

    Morning folks been up since 6.30, woke up, couldn't get back to sleep.. WI today, expecting a good one.. Fizzy, I felt the same way about getting in a swimming costume, felt really self conscious and like I'd be the biggest woman there. But I went to a ladies only session and it was great...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Yayyyyy that's fantastic madonnabodydouble, well done
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Morning fat fighters yay Goolian, that's great, but you always weigh heavier in an evening anyway. Been up since the crack of dawn, love ketosis, hate that I wake up and can't go back to sleep. So I'm raring to go again, already been out at 8am to get some cash from the machine, some milk for...
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    ok, now we've got that established, I'm going to mosey off to bed. Will be on tomorrow and post up this week's losses.. I'm expecting to be under 20st this week.. wahey
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Fat fighters sounds good to me
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    size 14? what's that? Last time I was a size 14 the world was still in black and white LOL Mind you, I'm not doing too badly, I sorted through my wardrobes today, had to throw out 2 bin liners full of clothes that are way too big for me. Gone from a size 28-30 to a size 20-22
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Well considering I was a total couch potato, it's a whole new experience for me LOL I'm pooped now, my back is killing, but I feel so good for having my house clean and tidy again and my kitchen just about finished. Just some glossing to do and a patch up on the emulsion
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    I'm here, been painting my kitchen ceiling and doing a mad clean day. Ketosis is soooooo great for extra energy, just wish my body could keep up with it LOL
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    Team 7 - Fat Fighters (Official team thread)

    Wahey I'm in a team... How about the Soon to be Skinny Minnies? I'm so up for this, been walking every day, went swimming again last night and did 46 laps of a 25m pool. WI is tomorrow, I'm back 100% SS so expecting good losses..
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    Whats your favourite song....

    70's umm Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird 80's Duran Duran - Rio 90's Green Day - Time of your life 00's Staind - Outside Now Nickelback - Rockstar
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    Hello!

    Hi and welcome to mini's, the most supportive site out there. Good luck with your journey, hope to see you around the boards
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    For those of you who want to be in a team but aren't already...

    I'm signing up if there's a team available
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    PICCIES AS PROMISED!!

    you're looking fantastic, well done to you
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    My slide show

    aw shucks, thanks everyone, messages like that are just what's needed to keep going:thankyou:
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    My slide show

    Untitled by ruby_monday2004 I made a slide show this morning, just wanted to share
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    Had second (monthly) weigh-in....

    fabulous, well done.. and Happy Birthday for tomorrow
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    Hurry Up September!!

    Nope, not me. I don't really like the tetras, I find them too strong for my taste. Although, I've had to buy 2 for tomorrow, I'm off out for the day and mixing a shake up, just wouldn't be convenient
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    Non scale victories

    Here's a new one as of today I went swimming for the first time in 16 years today, wouldn't have done that 6 months ago
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    **thursday*** lets do it hr by hr***

    Evening folks Haven't really been around today, what with visiting the dragon and Kieron being around at home. I went swimming this evening, for the first time in 16 years. The pool was a 20m pool and I did 30 lengths in 40 mins. I'm soooooooo proud of myself, then when I got home, I did 5...
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    7st pics

    Before Today
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    OMG 2 targets reached

    Wow I just got back in from my weigh in, I lost 9lb this week... Which takes me to 7st 4lb lost and I'm over half way there.. I've now lost 102lb
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    Hot Water with Lemon

    it's the citric acid, it'd knock you out of ketosis, hence no lemon juice.. Hot water flavouring, is the Cambridge water flavouring in hot water
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    Somebody Pinch Me

    Size 8? Holy moly I haven't been a size 8 since I was at school. That's fantastic, well done to you
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    mixed feelings grrrr

    Well done on the 2lbs, it could be only an ounce and it's still a loss, so you have a reason to be pleased. However, I do know how it feels when you've not lost as much as you hoped for. You just have to keep going, it will come off and it'll serve as a reminder for if you're tempted to blip...
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    OMG YEEHAW MILESTONE PASSED!!!!!

    that's fantastic, well done. I'm heading for the same barrier 10lb to go..
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    Going to see a CDC tomorrow, any advice?

    Just want to add my good luck's to you, I can't offer any more advice than what's already been given.
  116. Caress

    Newbie - What Flavours/Items Are Best?

    The first week, I bought every flavour to try them out, see which one's I liked. Your cdc should let you swap if you end up with one's that you don't. Personally, the only soup I have is the oriental chilli, though I have had the other's in the past, I've gone off them as time has gone on and...
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    ***It's Wednesday*** Let's do it hour by hour

    Morning folks Been up since stupid o'clock, woke up for a pee at 4.45 and no way could I get back to sleep. The joys of ketosis LOL WI day today, I'm hoping for a real good one, only 5lb and I hit my 7st mark.. Hope everyone has a great day and that you're all great big losers
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    Non scale victories

    What are the little things that you've noticed that you can do now, that you couldn't do before you started CD? For me I can tie my own shoelaces without getting red in the face and out of puff I can cross my legs I can walk into town without having to sit down half way there I can fit...
  119. Caress

    5 Stone Gone Pics!!!!

    fabulous, well done, that's such a difference. You look so much happier with yourself
  120. Caress

    ***sunday*** lets do it hr by hr***

    Morning folks, day 6 of my restart and I'm still 100%. Had a little bit of green salad yesterday, nothing on it just lettuce, celery and cucumber cos I was really struggling. Was tempted by the sausage rolls again, but I remembered my mantra (£500, £500, £500) Hope everyone has a great day...
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    OT - Scalp psoriasis!!

    Hi, I've suffered with psoriasis since I was a girl, luckily I'm on an off period, only have a couple of small patches on my legs and elbows now. I did used to get it really badly in my hair, one of the things I found was using coconut oil to soften it helped. It didn't make it go, but it did...
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    Strange dreams

    Oh I've had similar dreams, the most vivid one was about olives, I was eating a jar of olives in my dream and when I woke up I could still taste them, it took a few minutes before I realised I hadn't
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    Confessions

    It's been a while since I was last here, because with what's been going on, I'd have felt like a total hypocrite giving advice and encouragement when I've been stuffing up so badly. The truth is, the past couple of months and particularly this month I've not been doing well. Actually to say...
  124. Caress

    Back from holiday! News inside!!

    congratulations Nicky, I'm going to be a Nantie Andrea again and I couldn't be happier for you both. Oh and welcome home, missed you loads while you were away:sign0168:
  125. Caress

    sneaks back on board

    I'm back, been very busy with home life, school holidays took me away for a week, then I started decorating the house, which is still going on. I'm in the process of doing the kitchen out, half way done, I ran out of paint and floor tiles. Tomorrow I'll be painting again, Saturday the floor...
  126. Caress

    July 12th is now Looming...

    well they do say that the average loss is around a stone a month
  127. Caress

    5lbs body fat: A Visual For Us All...

    Nicky has one of those and it looks just as hideous face to face. To think, I've lost 17 of those
  128. Caress

    Fern Britton, why couldn't she have been honest?

    Well personally I think good on her, it's nobody else's business but her own how she lost weight. She looks fantastic and ok, she wasn't honest how she did it, but it is her body, she has every right to do what she wants with it. The important thing is that she lost weight, she's obviously...
  129. Caress

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

    Morning peeps peeing it down with rain here this morning.. yuck.. I'm going to have to pop out to the shop in a bit, so going to sit and wait for the weather to ease off a bit before I do. My ankle is still very sore and still somewhat swollen. It's also a gorgeous shade of purple. Hope...
  130. Caress

    **5 or more stone to lose gang**

    Well I had a STS week this week, at least it wasn't a gain. Not going to be that active this week sadly, I had a fall on the stairs yesterday and I've badly sprained my ankle. Also bruised my knee and wounded my pride. My son is running round after me, taking care of me, bless him. Got him...
  131. Caress

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

    Morning folks still hobbling about this morning, my ankle seized up over night and it hasn't come back to life yet. Have a bruised knee as well, and a wounded pride, has been a long time since I fell. Off to Mum's this morning, can't walk into town, so getting a taxi up there and a taxi home...
  132. Caress

    **5 or more stone to lose gang**

    I've got about another 8st to go, so I'll join the gang
  133. Caress

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

    Evening peeps Haven't been around much cos of school holidays, but looks like I'm laid up for a couple of days. I had a fall today, fell down the stairs, only the 2nd one from the bottom, but my ankle went under me and I've got a bad sprain. I'm strapped up heavily, had ice on it and I'm off...
  134. Caress

    It's Saturday***lets Do It Hour By Hour***

    Morning peeps Going to have a busy day today, got up yesterday morning and decided that the living room needed decorating, at 4pm I was at B&Q getting the paint and at 5pm, I was glossing. Today I'm going to get the emulsion on the walls. Hope everyone has a great day, those with weigh ins...
  135. Caress

    How Do I cope in the first week!?

    My advice is space your packs out, work out which are your worst times and save a pack for then. Also, split packs, make 2 instead of 1, makes you feel like you're having more. The other thing I find that works is to have a hot drink if I'm feeling hungry, it tricks the stomach into thinking...
  136. Caress

    Does anyone find evenings a problem?

    My worst time is when K goes to bed, 10pm I start to feel the urge. So I either, pick up my cross stitch and keep my hands and brain busy, or I come upstairs and go on the computer. I make sure I bring everything I need with me, so I have no need to go back downstairs.
  137. Caress

    6st pics as promised

    As usual, so the difference can be seen, I'll post my original pics first Today's pics
  138. Caress

    ***It's Thursday! Hour By Hour***

    Morning peeps Off to see the dragon this morning, after meeting Nicky in town for our usual Thursday morning shopping expedition. Should be fun, Thursday morning is the highlight of my week. Have a great day everyone, hope everyone with weigh ins has fab results and that you're all big losers
  139. Caress

    crisps

    ooh you know, I keep saying I'm going to try making crisps. I once made a muffin and it didn't turn out so well, but I think I'm definitely going to try them tomorrow. Now just have to buy some baking parchment
  140. Caress

    Security Blankets...

    I have a pair of joggy bottoms, they're a size 28, but I can pull the strings in so they stay up. I know they look ridiculous on my legs now, but I still don't have the heart to throw them away
  141. Caress

    6 Stones gone

    Thank you everyone.. Cheekychops, I start week 21 on Friday, so it shows how well this diet works
  142. Caress

    iv finally done it

    What you've done takes amazing strength of character, you should be so proud of yourself.
  143. Caress

    6 Stones gone

    Thanks everyone, the encouragement from this site makes it easier to take on a tough day. I couldn't have gotten this far without all your support and the support I get from Nicky.
  144. Caress

    CD "MAY" CHALLENGE **who's up for it?**

    Hedgemag 21lbs - 8lbs gone forever Slushy 16lbs ( out of 31) Hedgehog 12lbs Mary Poppins 14lbs-11lbs SO MUCH TO LOSE-14LBS--13LBS GONE SO FAR,ONLY 1 TO GO!!!! LISACDVIRGIN-14lbs--6LBS GONE SO FAR! 8 TO GO! Mrs B 18lbs -3lbs, STS, 4.75lbs Becky85 -16lbs~~5lbs so far off yayy go me:)...
  145. Caress

    Fat 'Platitudes'

    oh I get the 'you'd be so much prettier if you were slimmer' That one doesn't bother me so much as this one.. 'Don't lose too much, you don't want to lose that fabulous bosom' grrrrrrrrrrr Also, and I know it's meant in a nice way, but it does grate My bf says 'you could be 37 stone and I'd...
  146. Caress

    6 Stones gone

    Yes folks, I did it, I got to 6 stones exactly this week, losing 3lb. I'm now under 300lb at 299lb. Actually I'm happiest about being under 300lb, that's my biggest achievement. I'm having new pics tomorrow, will post them up.
  147. Caress

    Advice on going back into ketosis

    The only advice I can give is drink plenty of water, if it does knock you out of ketosis, at least you're flushing it out of your system. Hope it all goes well
  148. Caress

    OMG this is gross

    I get them on my boob, only on the right one, in the same place every time. I generally put a hot cloth, soaked in epsom salts on it, it draws them out.
  149. Caress

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

    Morning folks Been up since stupid o'clock, 4.40, woke up, couldn't get back to sleep. At 5am I was at the garage getting some cigs and a bottle of water. I'm 1 1/2 litres down, about to head out shopping, trying to keep myself going, so I don't end up having another crappy night. Hope you...
  150. Caress

    6+Stone gone pics!

    You look fab hun, well done.
  151. Caress

    Question about cervical cancer O/T

    I think the most sensible thing to do is get a smear test done asap. If it really worries you, speak to your GP. I used to have the same problem, I bled very easily and was told I had a cervix that was prone to injury and bleeding. It could be nothing, but to be on the safe side, I really...
  152. Caress

    Anything You Want to Do With Weight Of?

    Like some of the others, swimming. Kieron keeps asking me to go with him, but well there's just no way I would get into a swimming costume as I am now. I told him that when I got closer to goal, I would. Also would love to go into a cafe, order a meal and not get looked at like I was some big...
  153. Caress

    wooowww!

    Well done Kimmie, that's fantastic
  154. Caress

    Another Fun Quiz To Keep You Out Of The Fridge, Please Join In!!!!

    Full Name Andrea Roberts Profession Mum Relationship Status Seeing someone Religious Views Believe it if I see it FAVOURITES ................................... Favourite Colour? Purple Favourite Car ? Haven't got one Favourite Hobby? Cross stitch...
  155. Caress

    It's Wednesday ***Let's do it hour by hour***

    icytui jk3hhfruip[] 45423 From Victoria LOL Think it was meant to say thank you
  156. Caress

    Is your CDC special?

    Mine's fabulous, of course I have to say this cos she'd get me if I didn't.. Seriously though, she's very very supportive, not only cos I'm her sister, but because she's also a very caring person, she never lets us down, even though she's ill at the moment, she's still here for her clients...
  157. Caress

    Hard time coming up again, I fear....

    Thank you everyone, the good news is, all being well she's going to be home this afternoon. I'm just waiting for a phone call to confirm this. I saw her yesterday, she looked very well, even walked along to the cafe and back (which if you know Mum, you'd know is a huge step)
  158. Caress

    CD "MAY" CHALLENGE **who's up for it?**

    Hedgemag 21lbs - 8lbs gone forever Slushy 16lbs ( out of 31) Hedgehog 12lbs Mary Poppins 14lbs-8lbs SO MUCH TO LOSE-14LBS--11LBS GONE SO FAR,ONLY 3 TO GO!!!! LISACDVIRGIN-14lbs--1lb gone forever! Mrs B 18lbs -3lbs, STS :cry: Becky85 -16lbs~~5lbs so far off yayy go me:)...
  159. Caress

    It's Wednesday ***Let's do it hour by hour***

    Just got back in from Nicky's, have a little visitor this afternoon as Nicky really isn't well and she's gone back to bed to recover. So I have the little one, laid on my bed behind me, watching Rupert Bear.. Anyway, I've lost 3lb this week, only 2lb and I reach the magic 300lb, and 3lb more...
  160. Caress

    It's Wednesday ***Let's do it hour by hour***

    Wow 2 days in a row I've started the daily.. Morning peeps Weigh in day today, not sure how I've done to be honest, although I haven't cheated this week. I've definitely lost inches, the top I bought on my charity shop binge last week, didn't fit last week, couldn't get it over my boobies...
  161. Caress

    How to go about getting CD in the US?

    You'd be on 3 if you're ssing. That really does seem very expensive. I certainly don't pay that much and I have 4 sachets a day as I'm 5ft 10.
  162. Caress

    How to go about getting CD in the US?

    wow that's a heck of a lot of money. How many sachets are you going to be on a day?
  163. Caress

    Weigh in tonight, I'm so nervous!

    Don't be too harsh on yourself, bear in mind, if you've been off plan, at least some of that gain will be glycogen and water, which will shift in the first week. Good luck with your re start
  164. Caress

    How does everyone keep on track?

    My before pics are definitely an inspiration to never let myself get like that again, also the difference it's made to my life even losing less than half of what I wanted to lose. I walk further, without being crippled by back pain, my son can get his arms around me and they meet in the middle...
  165. Caress

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

    Thanks everyone for your supportive messages about Mum. She's going to be home tomorrow, luckily they caught her early and a couple of days treatment is all she'll need. I've been to see her today, she was allowed off the ward, I took her for coffee in the cafe.
  166. Caress

    A Bit Of Fun - Write Your Forum Name With Your Elbow.

    LOL oh ok, here's mine. V vbfgt c cx cx I got the C's, shame they were in the wrong place LOL
  167. Caress

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

    Morning folks Haven't had a great night's sleep to be honest, was 2am when I last looked at the clock and I've woken up several times in the night. Off to the hospital this afternoon to see Mum, planning on catching up with some washing today, get it out on the line while the weather's so...
  168. Caress

    ticker

    When you get to the page, click on all tickers, then on the next screen, weight loss tickers, you then choose the style of ticker you want, put in your weight, height and how much you want to lose. After that, you get your code string
  169. Caress

    ticker

    It'll give you a code string after it, you just go to User CP at the top, edit signature, copy and paste it into there
  170. Caress

    Whats happened to your tummy? (bit gross sry)

    I just took a pic of mine after reading this thread and OMG it's hideous. I've got a large overhang, very loose saggy skin, a huge lump where my hernia is, enough stretchmarks for it to be a road map of Britain and a great big whopping scar down the centre. I thought I'd be brave enough to...
  171. Caress

    Hard time coming up again, I fear....

    Thanks everyone, we're concerned obviously, but not overly worried, we've been through this with her more than a couple of times. We'll keep you posted as and when we know anything, Nicky or I.. I'm going to visit tomorrow afternoon
  172. Caress

    Worried about boob size!!

    Well I've always had stretch marks on my boobs, cos they grew so quickly when I was 15, the family joke is, I went to bed flat chested one night, and woke up next day a 36DD. When I started CD, I was a 52J, which are now huge on me, I got dressed this morning, found out a smaller pair of bras...
  173. Caress

    What are/were your sizes since starting the CD

    I was never measured at the start, couldn't find a tape measure big enough I was a size 28-30, size 52J boobs Now, I'm a size 20-22 on the bottom, 22 on top, 46H boobs
  174. Caress

    What are your NSVs

    Oh I have several of these 1 I can walk further than 200 yards without crippling back pain and being out of breath 2 I can pretty much run up the stairs without having to stop at the top and feeling like I'm about to have an asthma attack 3 I'm in a size 22 on the bottom, 22-24 on the top...
  175. Caress

    It's Saturday **lets Do It Hour By Hour**

    Wow congratulations Mandy, that's absolutely fantastic, real inspirational to those of us with lots to lose.. So thank you, you've just given me the inspiration I need to keep going.. Planning on a quiet day today, may sit out on the garden, I still get sweaty though, so I can't imagine it'll...
  176. Caress

    How long to get back into ketosis

    The best idea is to drink lots of water, flush it through your system and hopefully you won't come out of ketosis. However, if you do, it shouldn't take too long to get back in, if you stick with it. Good luck to you
  177. Caress

    Word Association

    school
  178. Caress

    Photo Thread - Before/After Pictures FAO CDieters!!!

    I'm also aiming to lose about 13 stones, 13st 5lb actually. I'm 5st 8lb in, and here are my before and now pics Before Now
  179. Caress

    can i ask .........

    For me it was about 2 stones before anyone noticed. I got compliments about my face looking thinner
  180. Caress

    Horray It's Friday**lets Do It Hour By Hour**

    Afternoon peeps Have had a bit of a day of it, trying to get hold of one of the teachers at K's school. He was playing rugby during the lunch break, got tackled by a boy, who fell on his own bag and broke a £400 MP4 player. K is getting the blame for it, the boy is saying that K tackled him...
  181. Caress

    New pics

    Thanks everyone, I feel fantastic, I'm the smallest I've been for 7 years now
  182. Caress

    Which was your worst day??

    My worst day was day 8. Nothing to do with diet symptoms, but simply cos I went to my Mother's and she decided to cook bacon butties.
  183. Caress

    Just remind me...

    do you have any of the other symptoms? cold hands or feet, a sense of wellbeing, added energy, death breath? Sometimes it just doesn't show on a ketostick, doesn't always for me, I can usually guage whether I'm in ketosis by whether my feet are cold.
  184. Caress

    Just remind me...

    Pink is ketosis and you really need to be one of the first 2 shades of pink, if it's dark, you're not drinking enough water
  185. Caress

    YIPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

    That's fantastic, well done to you
  186. Caress

    what would you make?

    I do the water flavouring lollies, you need to make sure the water flavouring is well mixed in, or it sinks to the bottom and makes it a bit sour. I also make iced coffees, using vanilla shake, but it also works just as well with banana and capuccino shakes. I use 10-12 ice cubes, a sweetener...
  187. Caress

    need help to get a job :)

    I used to do CV's as a part of my job when I worked, I'll do you a template and if you give me your e-mail addy, I'll send it over
  188. Caress

    WI week 8

    that's a fantastic amount in a 2 months, well done to you
  189. Caress

    Tough day

    Well done for resisting, that shows real willpower and you should be very proud of yourself.
  190. Caress

    About to fall off the wagon......

    ok, the short question to this problem is, is it really worth spoiling what you've done so far just for a slice of toast? You'll be angry at yourself afterwards, for what? 2 mins of indulgence, you'll probably knock yourself out of ketosis and end up with hunger pangs again, which is going to...
  191. Caress

    New pics

    5st 8lb down, I went charity shopping today, I flatly refuse to buy clothes from Evans again, and I picked up some bargains. From a size 28-30, the clothes I'm wearing in these pics are a size 20 on the bottom and a 22 on the top. £7.75 for the pair, so I'm happy, especially as the top is...
  192. Caress

    CD "MAY" CHALLENGE **who's up for it?**

    Hedgemag 21lbs - 8lbs gone forever Slushy 16lbs ( out of 31) Hedgehog 12lbs Mary Poppins 14lbs-6lbs SO MUCH TO LOSE-14LBS LISACDVIRGIN-14lbs Mrs B 18lbs -3lbs Becky85 -16lbs doubledumplings-20lbs Unreal83 - 14 lbs Lisa Marie 14lbs Lost 2.5lbs 11.5 to go Mumof2girls - 14 lbs Catito -...
  193. Caress

    SS+ Help

    After 4 months, I've just moved up to SS+ from SS. I find it much better, I use the + as milk allowance. I'm on 4 sachets a day, cos I'm 5ft 10 and before I was using the shake for coffee leaving me a sachet short for my meal. So this is perfect, now I have 4 sachets plus milk and I lost...
  194. Caress

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

    Just got back in and I'm so chuffed with myself.. 6lb gone this week, only 5lb and I finally get to 300lb and my BMI dropped another 1/2 point, it's down from 54.5 to 44
  195. Caress

    my son.......

    LOL I just showed that to my son and he got a laugh out of it. He did his maths SATs yesterday as well, said that he didn't get that question, but something similar. He didn't get it either
  196. Caress

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

    Morning everyone Weigh in day today, I think I've done well this week, definitely lost inches anyway, cos the jeans I finally managed to get into after 5 years, are now looser around my bum. Busy day today, need to have a go at my bedroom, then going to Nicky's and shopping after school, going...
  197. Caress

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

    Morning peeps Been a pretty good bank holiday weekend, haven't done anything special, but spent most of it calming K's nerves, he has his SATs this week. Having a day of cleaning today, the house looks like a bomb hit it, so have to get busy. Hope everyone has a good day and that you're all...
  198. Caress

    Can I ask a favour of all Ladies and Gents on CD?

    I don't blame you for being miffed Nicky, I would be. I would ALWAYS let my CDC know if I couldn't make it.. Cos you'd tell Mum and I'd get shouted at LOL Seriously though, it's just bad manners, there's no excuse for it
  199. Caress

    Is it bad for you to stop and start too many times?

    I don't know the answer to that either, although from what I've heard, stopping and starting makes it more difficult for you, easier to give into temptation Good luck with this re start
  200. Caress

    Horray It's Friday**lets Do It Hour By Hour**

    Morning peeps Off to the doctor's today again, not happy with the inhaler's he's put me on, I find it difficult to take, and I don't like them. I'm hoping he'll put me back on what I had before. Other than that, I'm expecting a nice quiet day at home. Forgot to say, my weight sts this week...
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    Thought you might get a laugh out of this

    is saying nuffin
  202. Caress

    SO HAPPY!!!

    wow that is fantastic, well done
  203. Caress

    Thought you might get a laugh out of this

    LOL My favourite one was about the cakes in Tesco's, cos that's exactly what I would say in real life
  204. Caress

    Ketosis already?

    It sounds very much like you're in ketosis, I wouldn't say it was anything bad to be in it so soon. When I first started CD, I got into ketosis on the 3rd day as well. Good luck to you with the diet
  205. Caress

    WEEK-END OFF SOON

    I've got my birthday as a planned day off and after speaking to my CDC, she said that if I had a sandwich 2 days before, then another the day before, that should be enough to knock me out then I can drink safely
  206. Caress

    I'm new!

    I look at my before and now pics, I also remember the problems I had walking, that my asthma was terrible, I only really wore elasticated waists. Good luck to you, it's hard, but so worth it
  207. Caress

    Milk in Tea

    I've just moved on to SS+, but for the first 4 months I was on SS. I also can't bear black tea or coffee, I just can't drink it, so I mixed in a little banana shake, added a splash of cold water, mixed it into a thin paste and then added boiling water. It's actually very nice
  208. Caress

    Over half way there!!!

    Half way there is fantastic, well done to you
  209. Caress

    Thought you might get a laugh out of this

    Well it made me laugh anyway LOL Delia's Way Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice-cream drips .. The Real Woman's Way Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the cone, for God's sake. You are probably lying on the couch with your feet up eating...
  210. Caress

    They are awful!

    I make iced coffee's, using vanilla shake, about 10 ice cubes, 1 sweetener, a table spoon of coffee and my hand blender. Absolutely delicious, I'm addicted
  211. Caress

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

    Morning peeps Had a stay the same week this week, not surprising considering I was eating small meals while I was taking painkillers. So although I'm not exactly thrilled about it, I'm not upset either. Had my hair done yesterday, just a trim and the layers re done, cos it was frankly a bit...
  212. Caress

    WHAT HAVE YOU ALREADY LOST?????

    72lb in either 16 or 17 weeks, I've lost count LOL
  213. Caress

    *Cambridge Diet* April Challenge! Combined total of 300lbs lost

    I didn't make the 20 I'd set myself, been a crappy month, I made 11 altogether
  214. Caress

    Weird craving

    I crave a really strong cheese, something that makes my face screw up when it hits the roof of my mouth
  215. Caress

    Anyone watching...

    I watched it with Kieron and found myself having to explain to him that the ketosis I get in (when I'm in it grrrrrrrr) isn't bad.
  216. Caress

    WHATS YOUR TARGET WEIGHT?

    Mine's 14st, I'm 5ft 10 and don't want to get super skinny, I just want to get to a healthy weight
  217. Caress

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

    Morning peeps I've got up and I'm pain free this morning, yay.. Still a little stiff on my shoulder, but at least it doesn't hurt today. So I'm feeling pretty good today, even if a bit spaced out cos of all the painkillers I've had to take LOL Hope everyone has a great day and that you're...
  218. Caress

    50 Questions To Keep You Out Of The Fridge! Join In..

    1.WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, my Dad Andrew 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last night, I watched Schindlers List and I'm a soppy bugger 3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING Nah, can never read it 4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT? Ham 5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, a...
  219. Caress

    ***It's Monday*** Let's do it hour by hour

    yayyyyyyyyyy that's fantastic Clare, way to go
  220. Caress

    ***It's Monday*** Let's do it hour by hour

    I'm back from the doctors.. Saw the doctor that I really hate, but he was actually very pleasant for a change, I got a smile from him when I walked in. Anyone who goes to our Doctor's or knows my family circumstances surrounding him, would understand my amazement. Might make an entry in my...
  221. Caress

    ***It's Monday*** Let's do it hour by hour

    Morning peeps Not had the best night's sleep, my tendinitis has flared up over the weekend and my left shoulder and my neck are really sore. I'm phoning the doctor this morning to see if I can get in and get some decent painkillers for it. I've been dosing up with ibuprofen all weekend and...
  222. Caress

    CD "MAY" CHALLENGE **who's up for it?**

    Sign me up Hedgemag 21lbs:eek: Slushy 16lbs ( out of 31) Hedgehog 12lbs Mary Poppins 14lbs SO MUCH TO LOSE-14LBS LISACDVIRGIN-14lbs Mrs B 18lbs Becky85 -16lbs doubledumplings-20lbs Unreal83 - 14 lbs Lisa Marie 14lbs Mumof2girls - 14 lbs Catito - 15lbs hotty25 - 16lbs donnamarie -...
  223. Caress

    What is the most you have weighed, what do you weigh now & what do you want to weigh

    Well it looks like I have the dubious honour of being the heaviest at my worst Heaviest 27st 5lb Now 22st 3lb Ideal Around 14st
  224. Caress

    YEAH YEAH YEAH

    Well done that's fantastic
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    age

    I'm just a couple of weeks behind you Clare, mine's July 13th
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    Week 1 gone..........

    Hello and welcome to the board. Congratulations on the 6lb that's a great start.
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    Hi all xx

    Hello and welcome, good luck to you in your journey
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    age

    I'm a mid 1970 baby, I get an extra year's experience in July
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    Tips to get you through preparing family meals

    Like the other's, I cook things that I know I don't have to check the seasoning on, or I get my son to taste it and then re season according to his taste. At meal times, I generally have a bar, or a soup, so it feels like I'm having something when he does. Or I get out my cross stitch and...
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    Yeehaw broke the 5st barrier

    Thank you everyone, I've been thinking what my mini goal is going to be and I've decided it's a toss up between, getting below 300lb which is 11lb away, or getting my BMI down to 40. Whichever comes first :D
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    WTF???**ITS FRIDAY** hour by hour plz

    Happy Friday everyone Hope everyone's having a good day, mine's been good so far, had a lie in this morning, cos Kieron stayed at his friends over night, so no getting him up this morning. Hope everyone with weigh in's has a good one and that you're all big losers
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    I have a gappppp

    yay that's fantastic, well done you.. My legs still look like they're welded together, actually come to think of it, I haven't had a gap since I was about 16
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    age

    oh hush up, I'm also 37 and I'm far from getting old LOL You should say it how I do when I'm asked my age... You're 21 with 16 years experience :D
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    How old is everyone?

    I'm 21 with 16 years experience :D Will have 17 years experience in July
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    how much water...

    I drink between 3 and 4 litres on an average day. Yesterday I managed 5, so far today I'm on my 3rd litre. I drink little and often, helps that with ketosis I have a real thirst and could guzzle a litre in 5 mins LOL
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    Where did you lose the weight first???

    Like the other's, the first place people noticed it on me was my face, but a lot has come off my stomach now, my boobs are finally getting smaller, I'm still a J cup, but I've gone from a 52J to a 44J, though I can get away with a H cup these days.
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    How often do you get weighed?

    My cdc is my sister, I see her every week, get weighed and get my packs for the week. We only just started measuring, cos to be honest, the tape wouldn't have gotten around my bosom or belly till the last couple of weeks. If I didn't have a regular appointment with her every week, I'd still...
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    sooo much energy!

    isn't ketosis fabulous? Since starting this diet and getting into ketosis, I've felt absolutely blooming marvellous. I get up in a morning and I'm awake within 5 mins, instead of over an hour and 3 cups of coffee.
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    Well.. Should i...?

    no no no no no -hides the poll- it's choc banana, definitely -nods frantically-
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    First weight in

    12lb is fantastic, well done you
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    Well.. Should i...?

    choc banana definitely
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    Yeehaw broke the 5st barrier

    aww thank you everyone, I just had to share cos I was so excited and so happy when I saw the difference in the pics. Nicky is right, I've shaved 10 points off my BMI as well, I always seem to forget about the BMI and concentrate on the lbs instead. On Friday I start my 16th week, Nicky and I...
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    Pregnancy Rumours??

    I think if my family suspected I was pregnant, I'd be very worried and think that Martians had taken them away and replaced them. LOL I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago. Did make me chuckle though, it is quite sweet that they have noticed the difference. I think half the time people walk round...
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    Can I really do it?

    Hi Anna I'm sure you can do it this time, it's hard, but so totally worth it. I have a similar BMI to you, I started at 54.5 and I've come down to 44.5 since I started. If you'd like, we can go through this together, it's always good to have someone with a similar amount to lose to go along with.
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    Yeehaw broke the 5st barrier

    FINALLY after piddling about with small losses and gains over the past couple of weeks, I've done it.. I lost 5lb this week, which takes me over 5st lost.. New pics taken to celebrate, will post before and after's BEFORE TODAY
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    Back and married

    Congratulations
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    how much water

    I drink between 3 and 4 litres a day, not including coffee and I generally have 5 or 6 mugs of that a day
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