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    **Fat**Friends**

    Well done everyone and Funkymum, that's a great loss. We are all doing so well. It is barely 6am and I am wide awake. I am always like this when I low carb, I re-discover my energy and can't sleep in so I am off to the gym for it opening at 6.30 for a wee workout before work. have a good...
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    **Fat**Friends**

    Well have been a bit quiet of late but have still been plodding on. Have lost 9lbs this week on my first week so really pleased, specially as I had some chicken over the weekend as I was doing a 24hr charity walk for cancer. Back on SS as of today again and getting the shakes and the fluids...
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    Toilet, cough, stuff

    Have done the dulcolax route before but that used to give me painful cramps. I swear by a strong black morning coffee to get things moving. Aliason
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    **Fat**Friends**

    Well done with all the weight loses, you're doing great. I have been straving all day today, just had my last shhake of the day and have about a pint and ahalf to get down me before bed time which is getting back to a more normal time. Have decided to cancel the work Chinese for tomorrow...
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    FIRST WI WITH BARS

    That's a great loss, well done. First time I did this diet I had bars from the first day and I lost 9lbs. Can't stomach them now but it got me through my first week having had a greedy Christmas and New Year. If it helps you stick to the most difficult diet in the world then why not, you...
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    **Fat**Friends**

    Day 3 almost over, strange to think it is barely 6pm and I am writing the day off. Am going to my bed early again tonight to get me through as this is usually the time when I am raking through the pantry for nibbles and that is just not an option right now. Will go and have my last shake...
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    Back with tail between legs.

    Think you need to wait till the week is up then see what the your total weight loss has been, plus yu will always weigh heavy at the end of the day with your shakes and water intake - it will even out, you'll see. I have always been a strict wait the week weigher, boring I know but I know that...
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    **Fat**Friends**

    Well that me on day 2 already and feeling not too bad. Just had my lunchtime shake so will see how I feel later as it a long time till bedtime with just 1 product left. That the only problem, when I worked from home last time I used to have my products a lot later in the day so I will...
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    You wouldn't suit being skinny...

    It's funny, when I first lost my weight (re-start today having gained half my weight blah, blah, blah), I heard really positive comments - mostly. The negative comments were always the same "you don't want to go too far and end up looking gaunt". Used to pee me off no end. Not looking at...
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    Back with tail between legs.

    Hi Chris, I am in the same boat as you, lost 3 stone 2 years ago and now weigh in with half the weight back on. I started this morning although my weigh in day I will make a Monday but enough is enough. Could not believe the scales were saying 11 stone, thought 10.9 at a push. Certainly has...
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    **Fat**Friends**

    Had a strawberry shake, my absolute fave, on my 2nd pint and 2nd black coffee. First time I did this I worked from home, I now work in an office so that will be interesting, although I can have my first shake before work, then pop home at lunch for my second. Have a works night out on...
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    **Fat**Friends**

    I lost 3 stone, from 12.7 to 9.7 then a few lbs more going through the plans and exercise. Did really well until it all went pear shape (along with my body) and my knee went. Anyhoo, refuse to let that be a constant excuse for my weight gain, will take ownership of the unhealthy food choices...
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    **Fat**Friends**

    Hello ladies, hope you don't mind me joining your group. Returning to the Minimins fold with my tail between my fat old legs. Woke up this morning thinking enough is enough so I am starting this very minute on another Cambridge weight loss journey. Sailed through it last time but think...
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    Re-Start 1st January 2010 - buddy group

    Day 2 over, surprisingly not been too bad. Back to work today and too busy to think about food. Feeling very strong, and very tired. Night.
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    How are you re-starting CD ?

    Cold turkey for me, straight back into it today, 3 strawberry shakes a day. Talk about in at the deep end.
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    How to not think about food?

    How about just doing SS+ then you will feel good about sticking to CD 100% whilst enjoying a wee protein meal in the evening and not feeling deprived. There is no rule which says CD is SS or nothing.
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    ..

    Like you I have started today but I first did this journey 2 years a go to great success so today I am just head down, drinking what I need to, not thinking about food and focusing on the fast weight loss to come. I lost my 3 stone on strawberry and banana shakes 2 years ago and this week will...
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    New year, new start, new me.........

    First day today and feeling really excited to return to Cambridge. Gonna knuckle down and get this stone off, get back to the gym and get my confidence back. Oh, and fit into all the skinny clothes which have been ignored of late. Good luck to all new starters, returners and continuers.
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    Re-Start 1st January 2010 - buddy group

    Another re-starter here. Plan to get back on the wagon tomorrow, strictly SS and also looking forward to a slimmer, fitter me. Best of luck everyone.
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    Add a meal next week

    This is the older version of the diet when there was no SS+ and 810 was called 790. There is no harm in doing it, it has worked fine like that for years but you don't have to do it. I never did AAM last year after 4 weeks on SS and I still lost. Just tell your CDC that you will stick to SS...
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    high street shops: which are true to size??

    I find Next true to size for me and what I use as a guage for most of my clothing, especially their jeans. For something a bit special Coast are spot on too. Principles, Boden and M&S I think are generous in their sizes. River Island, H&M, New Look, Miss Selfridge, well all the teenie bop...
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    First WI - 17lbs down!!!

    Well done you. What a cracking fortnight. Best of luck for more good weeks. Alison
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    What age are people here?

    I am 32 although technically 35. I have no kids and as my OH works away from home, don't cook for him during the week.
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    Firming & toning body lotion

    Sorry but there is no such thing as a lotion that firms your body. You can have more moisturised skin which makes it soft but the only way skin looks toned is if the underlying muscle is toned. No amount of expensive lotions firm skin, period. A certain degree of exercise can and does but...
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    To stay on SS or move up???

    Yet another CDC giving wrong advice. Bootle you must be on a higher plan if you have a BMI below 25 as you are not permitted to be on VLCD at this BMI. You should have been on 810 by now having had at least a week of SS+ to ready yourself for the reintroduction of food. Look at your yellow...
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    I really don't get it!

    You have to make up your own mind by choosing a plan and sticking to it. If you want to SS or SS+ for the quickest weight loss then ease up on the exercise. If you want to exercise more then try 810 but follow the plan to the letter. Don't think the odd wee bit of cheese or extra bit of...
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    Another determined returner

    Got a stone to shift to get back to target so thought I would return to CD and this board and get those 14lbs off. Lost 3 stone last year and maintained so well until I tore my knee cartilage in October. Had key hole in March and now just getting back to the gym so with exercise and CD I hope...
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    Back to basics?

    There is no harm is laying off the bars for a week and ensuring you drink your 4 pints of water every day. I don't recommend serial scales hopping though. Hide them and only weigh yourself once a week at your CDC's. What's the point in going through all the anguish and questioning when you...
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    Please help !!!!

    I honestly would not do it. I did not celebrate my birthday last year when I SSed and did not regret it. It is only one day and you have many more slim and healthy birthdays ahead of you. I am sure you have had plenty of Chinese meals in the past and believe me, you will enjoy them a whole...
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    Only 2lb weight loss on ss...... help

    Over 1 month you have lossed 17lbs, that's over 4lbs a week. Would you have managed that on WW? How chuffed would you have been at a 2lb loss at WW on your 4th week? Too many people get disheartened at what they see as a measly 2lbs loss but go to kitchen, pick up 2lbs of sugar, see how...
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    Moving up the plans? When would you start?

    Good that you are getting your doctors assistance Lardarse. Did not want to come across as dictatorial, just genuine concern. You have done so well so be careful eh? Alison x
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    Moving up the plans? When would you start?

    Sorry Lardarse but you are not just being naughty, you are risking your health by being on SS+ with your BMI well below 25. A VLCD has very strict guide lines for a reason and I am surprised your CDC continues to sell you 4 products a day with your BMI. You need to be at least on 810 and...
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    Newbie to CD

    Welcome and good luck on your CD journey Hugybear. Keep at it, get your first weeks weigh in under your belt then look forward to tightening it when the weight falls off.
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    HARDER THE 2ND TIME ROUND?

    A chicken salad wont hurt if it is eaten on the appropriate plan but it will hurt when on SS. Before you know it you are factoring in more than just a chicken salad on your diet and starting to eat all the foods which got you where you are in the first place. Only you can decide which plan...
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    Moving up the plans? When would you start?

    I think it is up to the individual but with me I started to work up the plans 1 stone from BMI 25 which was 10stone 11lbs for me. I exercised extensively throughout SS and my body just told me enough was enough and I needed to add food to my diet.
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    Question.

    Hi Sonya At your height you should be taking 4 products a day, not 3. Your CDC should have told you that women over 5.8 needs to take 4packs. It sounds like your loss of appetite could be down to your recent split but you really need to take all your packs, you are doing yourself no favours...
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    Confused!!! How much water are you spose to drink?

    2.25 litres or 4 pints of water a day. There is this terrible fallacy that the more you drink the more you shrink. Cambridge do not endorse that and don't believe anyone who tells you this.
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    Any CDer with 2st or less to lose?

    With your BMI I am surprised your CDC allowed you to do SS. I would have thought SS+ would have been more suitable. You will have to go on to the 810 programme very soon to loose your weight which will have marginally smaller losses than SS but safer with your BMI.
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    2008 prices

    My CDC charged £1.80 for everything, whatever you bought.
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    Please help guys..

    I also am suffering from hair loss and my long hair was falling out quite dramatically once I came off SS and worked through the plans. I went to the hairdressers last week and had my hair cut to my shoulders. It was not easy but with all this hair loss, the new hair coming through is going...
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    I CANNOT BELIEVE IT..........

    It's the B vitimins in my supplements, gives my wee a lovely orangey glow. My mother used to eat so much beetroot her wee was purple. Kerist I am jibbering *rap.
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    I CANNOT BELIEVE IT..........

    My wee is orange.
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    Hair loss

    Oh God, I have so got it right now. Especially bad as I am nearing the end of my journey and on my way to becoming a CDC. Someone please tell me it will get better. I am taking supplements and eating plenty of protein but it is sole destroying to see the clumps on my brush and your scalp...
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    On SS, what happens when BMI reaches 25

    Yes, you will have to come off ss once you reach bmi 25. You should start to work through the plans with 1 week of ss+, 810, 1000, etc working towards maintenance. You will still loose weight on the higher plans so do not worry. It is not safe to ss with a bmi of 25 or below.
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    Just ordered my WII Fit ...

    Picked one up in Argos today but have not got round to using it.
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    CDC training 7th May?

    Thanks Lisa Marie, and cambridge*diet*08, see you there.
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    is it ok?????

    I would just have the chicken. My OH works away a lot and I could never be bothered to prep and cook 3 tablespoons of veg for just me so I would regularly just eat the protein.
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    Where did you lose the weight first???

    I do think it all comes off at the same time but when there is more fat to loose on your bum and thighs then it is not as noticeable than say a not so fat top half. My thighs are certainly a lot slimmer but I have exercised pretty solidly throughout CD and I do weight train hard on my legs so...
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    Where did you lose the weight first???

    It was a lot more noticeable from my upper half than my legs and bum and my waist was quick to reduce. I am a pear shape so my bottom half is always the last to really shrink up but my tummy goes flat in no time. Was so glad to loose the middle tyre though, that bit of flab between your...
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    CDC training 7th May?

    Anyone from here down to go then? I will be there and just curious if any other mini's due for training on the 7th May.
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    A way to stop you nibbling.........

    Try Gengigel, Gengigel - OralDent, UK Much better for gingivitis.You can get it from tesco's and has helped me in the past with mouth ulcers.
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    Maple Syrup Diet..

    Natalie Cassidy covered this on a programme she did on fad dieting. The weight comes off although they said it was water weight but it made her feel really ill and gave her heart palpitations. BBC iPlayer - Natalie Cassidy's Diet Secrets
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    Exercise on Cambridge

    It won't increase your losses or hinder them, instead when the fat goes you will be left with a better looking, less flabby body than if you didn't. I have exercised throughout CD and returned to weight lifting when on the higher plans and it has really helped. I am very toned and have masses...
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    Birthdays?

    I am in agreement with everyone, don't eat for your birthday. I didn't and have no regrets. It could set your weight loss back or could put you in the mindset that it is ok to eat and get away with it. It is only a birthday and I am sure you have many more to come. You will enjoy the taste...
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    OT - Please can I rant, I'm furious!! No need to respond - just want to off load!

    That's what I hate about the English system, it is effing useless. They really need to change it. There would be none of this pissing about in Scotland, verbal contract and penalties to pay would mean they would have shifted there arses long before this happened. That was always my dread...
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    I am Soooooo hungry today

    I have never had that euphoric 'not hungry' feeling some people claim to have on CD. All through SS my stomach growled and the water never got rid of that. But I stuck with it and the weight came off and continues to come off. No hunger on 790 for me though so that could be an option for...
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    Stepping up onto the wagon!

    Hello and welcome back. You sound like you are in a good place just now and I hope that continues for you and you finally conquer your weight demons. You will get there, just remember this positivity when the tough times come. You will be in that wee black dress in no time.
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    PORGEOUS....Your an insperation to us all xxx

    You look absolutely fantastic and deserve all the praise. Well done, you are truly gorgeous.
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    SSing til goal??

    I am 9 lbs from goal and started the 1000 plan yesterday. I have gone up the plans when my body has told me to, simply because of the amount of exercise I do. I need the energy the small amount of carbs give me to weight train, run and do spin classes without feeling ill which I began to feel...
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    Advice Please...

    You are far from being the only one to 'cheat' on this diet but I think the difference with you is that you have planned this break on the diet, you haven't gone on a rampaging binge fest and then been plummeted into full guilt mode. You are taking a sensible approach, you plan to enjoy...
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    tired and cold

    Yeah, used to sit their frozen on SS, my fingernails were blue with the cold. I usually eminate so much heat in bed my OH calls me The Hot Poppet but he wouldn't cuddle me as he said my body felt freeky cold.
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    Chewing Gum - Which one can I have?

    I have chewed cool mint wrigleys extra throughout to no ill effect. It's better than watching the people you chat with cover their noses with their hands.
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    Advice Please...

    The sudden rise and fall in blood sugar could make you feel ill after all the weeks without carbs. Please be careful with the alcohol as well. Enjoy your weekend.
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    DO you think this is fair? (OT)

    That is so wrong. I am sorry but what a selfish B. Leaving you at home with your kids while he goes on holiday with his mum and dad? What age is he, 12? What grown man would want to go on holiday with his parents and leave his family behind? I would have a serious talk with him and if that...
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    What Height Are You And Whats Your Ideal Weight?

    I am 5' 2" and have a target of 9 stone 7 with an ultimate goal of 8 stone 12.
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    A question for you all

    My start weight was 12.8, I am now 10.2. My ticker and stats are below.
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    Excuse me while I have a tantrum!!!!

    If that's how you take a loss, hope you never stay the same. That one really hurts.
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    weight loss rewards.....

    My Oh and I are going to Bavaria on holiday and he has promised me a shopping spree in Munich which had fantastic shopping. Really fancy a new bike though as I love cycling when the weather is nice and my old bike has seen better days. Actually more like not seen daylight in many days.
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    Obsessed With Food, But I'm Not Hungry!

    Yes you are weird but then so am I. :D I watch the Food Network channel on Sky and have bought a couple of new cook books to keep me on the straight and narrow. I also stand in Marks and ogle the fruit and even though I now they will taste like turnips, I pick up the strawberry boxes and...
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    Do you exercise?

    Yup, I am an avid exerciser. Lots of cardio, love spin classes and weight lifting too. The plan for me is to step up to 1000 plan soon so I have enough energy to run again and then resume my personal training which I stopped while on SS/790. How about doing some swimming or joining a gym...
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    seen cdc today

    Best of luck with starting your CD journey. It is the best diet I have ever done and I wish I knew about it years ago. You will have some tough times no doubt but if you grit your teeth and stick with the plan, the results will be so worth it. You will be a skinny minny in no time.:)
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    CD & Metabolism (also: counsellors in Edinburgh?)

    Yes this diet does lower your metabolism, just like any other diet so a good exercise regime including weight training will help raise a sluggish metabolism. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you will burn idle.
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    Cost of packs

    My CDC charges £1.80 per item, whatever you buy. Great if you buy lots of tetras and bars, not so great if you buy mostly shakes.
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    Oops!

    Each person is different, I have had 2 bars in a day plenty of times to no ill effect. You will have chronic wind though but if it keeps you on the CD straight and narrow then fair do's.
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    Does anybody actually like the brocolli and cheese soup?

    Nope, broccoli and cheese soup is minging. Be glad you only bought the one. :D
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    maybe starting......

    There are so many flavours on CD there is bound to be at least a couple you can stomach. After all, even if you had to hold your nose and force it down your neck, the weight loss results on this diet plan are unbelievable. Off course you won't have to do that as you will like the taste. :) I...
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    Second Weigh In!!

    That's a great weight loss. What other diet plan would allow you to loose almost 1 stone in 2 weeks? Congrats to you.
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    Started 790, and lost no weight

    First week I went onto 790 I lost no weight, 2 lbs the next week. I like you am sticking to it so try not to be disheartened, the weight will come off. I have upped my exercise though, more intense cardio and doing weights, squats and lunges again. Not worrying too much on what the scales...
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    how often do you weigh yourself?

    Once a week every Monday morning. Never been one for hopping on the scales, always had to be dragged on the bloody things in the past and nowts changed.
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    DH doesn't seem to like me anymore...

    If your husband does not want to loose you he is going the wrong way about trying to keep you. Sounds to me like you are both insecure. Saying he only picked you to go out with because you were fat and therefore would not leave him speaks volumes. If you have felt you looked fat and...
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    Can someone help me solve this pls?

    You are putting in starting weight off 151 lbs, current weight of 130 lbs and goal weight of ??? lbs aren't you? Also, are you putting in your correct height?
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    Soup or shake

    I don't have any soups now, only shakes and bars. I was never there biggest fan but I found something in the soups gave me sore itchy skin so I have stayed clear of them. I also make my shakes with about 450/500 ml of water so they fill me up more and make them taste less sweet and sickly.
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    Jo & Tara's get our a**ses back in gear thread!

    Well I wish you lots of luck Jodie. Just stay strong and get back on track. You can do this, it's only 7 lbs. I have to say the photo of you in your black shorts has been a real inspiration to me to shift my arse into gear and get my weight off. Knuckle down and watch those lbs fall off.
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    anyone else got a sudden fascination with cookery books and shows???

    Yup me too. I like to watch the food network channel and have just recently bought "How to cook yourself thin" and a couple of healthy eating Indian books.
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    I've got earache!

    A few drops of warmed olive oil in your ear will help.
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    "orrible week"

    Mmmmm, the 1000 plan. Shredded wheat, cold skimmed milk, blueberries, warm porage. I am so looking forward to that plan. Got to do what is right for you and your body and you have taken a sensible approach rather than blowing out and undoing all your good work. Hope your headaches get...
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    What happens if you eat 2 bars and a shake in a day?

    I eat 1 bar a day but I have had 2 before and I have not felt any difference. You're still going to loose as you are having so few calories so there is no harm in giving it a try if it is something you enjoy. After all it's not exactly a huge cheesy pepperoni pizza we are talking about here...
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    The Face Change picture

    OMFGG, you don't look like the same person, you have dropped years as well as lbs. I'm sure my OH won't mind me saying this but you look absolutely gorgeous. Keep up the good work.
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    Doing 790

    If it keeps you on the straight and narrow then doing the 790 is well worth it. Put it in proportion, you will loose a darn sight more per week on 790 than on say WW or Slimming World and instead of worrying about failing on SS, you can finally feel good about yourself and see the losses you...
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    790???

    Sorry Mitten but no it wont work. It is the 3 packs and your meal. Enjoy it.
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    SS'ing at BMI 25/26

    I was always under the impression that once your weight was under BMI 25 +1stone you started going through the plans towards maintainance, regardless of how low you ultimately want to weigh. That is why I am now on the 790. My body actually needed the introduction of food as I was feeling very...
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    Re-Start on CD after 2 Years

    Very best of luck. Your positivity and focus will get you through this journey. You'll be diddy in no time.
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    Constipation is it normal?

    Dulcolax if you are bunged up, psyllium husks to prevent bunging up in the future.:D Constipation, the one stinking problem with this diet.
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    I know its naughty but...

    Going to be honest here, either do a plan with food or stick to SS. Chewing food and spitting it out is eating disorder territory.
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    Reached my century

    Over 7 stone gone, that is truly amazing. You have done so well.
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    if you could invent and CD flavour

    Lentil soup Apricot or blueberry cereal bar Chewy lemon bar would be fab too.
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    Any Scottish CDr's out there??

    I am from the south west of Scotland and I have a 3 hour round trip to see my CDC in Paisley. I get supplies every 4 weeks but use my own scales for weigh in every Monday morning.
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    The biggest ever CD weight loss in the world?

    24 stone...........:eek:
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    Teeth Issues

    Have you had root canal work done on this tooth in the past? A root filled tooth will eventually crumble away.
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    todays the day

    Best of luck Jaxmummy. I'll be honest, there are emotional ups and downs on this diet but work through it and the weight loss rewards more than make up for it.
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    Twas the week after Rugby Tour...

    Kerist, didn't know chippies still did deep fried mars bars. Remember trying one about 15 years ago, was truly rumfin. Shames me to think I live in the country that invented them.:eek: Good for you for getting right back onto CD. You'll have those lbs off and more in no time.
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    NEW YORK MARATHON MADNESS!!

    Well I love to go running but I have to say good on you. I do not have the guts to do a marathon, not even a half marathon. Running Made Easy by Susie Whalley and Lisa Jackson is a great book to not only inspire but give great tips on improving your running towards a marathon. Best of luck.
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    Whats your fav shake ?

    I only drink the strawberry. Gave up on banana a couple of weeks ago as they were making me want to heave and have never wanted to try any others.
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    First weigh in...whooooo!!!

    Well done to you on a brilliant loss. Keep up the good work. :D
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    Grandma's 4th Weigh In

    You are doing so well Chris. Keep up the good work and you'll have the weight off in no time. Having a goal to work towards really helps and you will be one very shrunken woman in 13 weeks as you have proved so far in 4. Good luck to you.
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    Favourite Bars?

    Malt toffee are my absolute fav, followed by chocolate and cranberry crunch. Not too keen on the others.
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    How often have you "lapsed" in 9 weeks

    I SSed for 7 weeks without a single cheat and am now starting my week 8 on 790 as am working through the plans towards goal. If you want the weight off you can pass on the crap that makes you fat easy enough when you see how loose your clothes become and the compliments come rolling in. You...
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    First weigh in - you lot have been fab!

    Well done you on a great weight loss and here's to many more good weeks.
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    How do some people loose 7 lb per week?

    Apart from the first week, my losses have been about 3lbs a week which I am more than happy with. I would not get these results on WW so to me, my SS losses have been fantastic to me. I too have never cheated on SS and I have continued to exercise but am now starting 790 now I have reached...
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    Why do I do it?

    I seem to enjoy watching the cooking programmes on the Food Network channel, and I have purchased 3 cook books off Amazon including Cook Yourself Thin last week. It's like a disease.
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    Moving up plans confusion

    I am under BMI + 1 stone and my counsellor said I could SS till goal but should I not be working through the plans now? Do I go onto 790 or should I do AAM first?
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    I am crap

    Love Haribo, they are so moreish and well done you with just stopping at 10. They are my particular addiction and in June I holiday in the happy world of Haribo (Germany). Damn tootin I plan to sample..........heh heh!!
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    YAY!

    Best of luck for your Monday start. Advise as above, up the water, reduce the carbs. Mind you the Sunday before I started CD I went out and had roast dinner and rhubarb crumble and ice cream. :p
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    15 Kilos gone forever.......Few more to go...

    Good for you. Keep it up and best of luck for the rest of your weight loss. :)
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    I went swimming last night,what about the gym?

    Yes, leave off the weights for now. On SS we do not eat enough calories. Keep it gentle cardio for now but when you have completed CD and are maintaining, then introduce weights. It will help increase your metabolism again.
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    How do you reward yourself?

    Well today I am getting my hair done. The usual, dark chocolate tint with cocoa highlights. Last week was a Calvin Klein chunky ring, week before was 2 tops and 2 waistcoats in size 12, week before that was a pair of boots, week before that was a handbag and my first treat was a Per Una top in...
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    I went swimming last night,what about the gym?

    I reintroduced exercise after 4 weeks on Cambridge and feel great. I do 40 minutes of low intesity cardio, usually cycling, cross trainer and the wave machine (like a stepper but you move side to side rather than up and down). I follow this with 200 crunchies, swiss ball work and some leg...
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    Does what you intially weigh affect weightloss??

    Yeah, the heavier you are the bigger the losses.
  119. W

    All seems to be falling into place

    Get some bars next time you see your counsellor. Mine let me have them from day 1 which I found an absolute Godsend and I have 1 everyday and 2 shakes. There is no need to struggle with getting shakes down your neck as you are only having the 2. All this stuff about waiting till week 3 to...
  120. W

    I went to bed like a chip lastnight.........

    Well hopefully he meant you were good enough to eat rather than went with everything.:D:D:D
  121. W

    first weigh in

    Well done Ron, that's a cracking first week. Good for you. You bloody men. The weight just drops of you when you put your mind to it doesn't it.:D
  122. W

    Grandma's 3rd Weigh In

    Your weight loss to date has been nothing short of incredible. You are doing so well. Keep it up.:)
  123. W

    Just had my first weigh in......

    What a great weight loss. Good for you.
  124. W

    Unsupportive Spouse?

    Sit down with him and explain that by doing CD, it will allow you quicker weight loss resulting in a boost in confidence and self esteem. You don't have to just SS, you could choose an eating plan such as 790/810. Once you get to a more comfortable weight you can even choose to workout at the...
  125. W

    aam week

    I did not do AAM, was not wanting to do it and my counsellor advised me she struggled when she did it. Instead I resumed my gym workouts after week 4 and as my clothes are getting bigger, something is still working.
  126. W

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

    Name - Alison Age - 32 Town - south west Scotland Do you Drive - Land Rover Discovery Job - B&B owner Hair Colour - Brown Eye Colour - Brown Any Tattoo's - No Any Piercings - Ears Your Best Feature - My dirty cackle Married/Seeing Anyone - Yes, 14 1/2 years How did you meet - pub...
  127. W

    help me find one

    Marian Keyes books are worth a read and early Fiona Walker too.
  128. W

    This diet

    That is brilliant Gonzo, you have done so well.
  129. W

    Virgina Andrews

    Heaven. I loved that series of books, haven't read them in absolute years. I agree, after she died, the 'in the style of' were complete crap.
  130. W

    Historical novels

    Philipa Gregory is a fantastic author of Tudor based historical fiction.
  131. W

    Can't believe it.

    Good for you. 12's are still a little too fitted for my liking on the bottom half, but will get there. Best of luck with the rest of your weight loss.
  132. W

    wooh!

    That's great. It's nice to shrink. :D
  133. W

    Chest pains from bingeing - advice needed

    With chest pains and breathlessness, you need to make an appointment with your doctor, now! Alternating each day with SS then crisp eating will not put you into ketosis. The pains you are experiencing could be an unrelated problem which you need to have investigated.
  134. W

    Have we got an Easter challenge

    It's the beautifully named fluffy chucky challenge. :D
  135. W

    MTB Shoes

    They are MBT's, Masai Barefoot Technology. They help correct your posture when you walk which can help with niggley aches and pains. I bought a pair last year and work out in them in the gym or outside walking. They are really good but yes, pricey at £135. You must be properly measured for...
  136. W

    My Black Eye!

    Hope you are ok Grandma and not too sore in the morning. Hugs to your poor bin too.
  137. W

    Why has my weight loss stalled??

    Constipation? If you have stuck 100%, the weight will come off. Stick at it Deborah.
  138. W

    Hello I'm new!

    Should be a Belted Galloway actually.
  139. W

    Hello I'm new!

    The old ones are the best Starvin. MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
  140. W

    6th weigh in

    Ooh, that's a great amount to loose in your 1st week, never mind your 6th week. Very well done, your losses are fantastic.
  141. W

    Exercize? Yay or Nay

    Exercise is fine. I do 40 minutes of cardio followed by a 200 crunchies then some leg toning exercise 5 times a week on SS. I went to the gym before CD but worked out at a higher intensity and I have stayed away from running and weight training. You will be absolutely fine and your...
  142. W

    Hello I'm new!

    Hello there Starvin Marvin and welcome. You are gonna love this diet, I can see you have done so well so far. I'm from Dumfries too, funny that! Best of luck on CD.
  143. W

    Grandma's Second Weigh In

    Great weight loss grandma and well done on the stair climbing. Here's to another good cheat-free week.
  144. W

    Newbie

    Hello and welcome. Best of luck starting CD.
  145. W

    11 lb loss on second week!

    That's brilliant, 18lbs in a fortnight. I am so pleased for you. Keep up the good work. The bars are great, I have one everyday and I really look forward to them. Mind you, they give me cronic wind.
  146. W

    First week done and weight loss is....

    What a fantastic first weeks weight loss Hayley. Well done.
  147. W

    5th weigh -in

    Nice one Sasha. Best wishes for another good week.
  148. W

    I've caved

    Sezzymac, you are not a failure. You had some vegetables. In the past when i have lost it on WW i would have does a darn sight worse than eating veg. Dairy milk would have been comforting me I wouldn't have tasted a bit of it. You've stuck to the water so why not give SS another try or try...
  149. W

    changed to cambrigde

    Welcome and good luck.
  150. W

    Ghastly Day

    That is truly terrible. I don't understand some peoples mentality nowadays, such distruction. I hope everything turns out ok, and well done for not giving in and letting those total sh*ts make you resort to food. I hope it did not put a damper on your time away in Scotland.
  151. W

    Woohoo, am in the tens

    Ok so I have just scraped into the tens at 10.13 but I am bloody well chuffed. I love this diet. I wish I'd found it years ago.
  152. W

    My negative mother

    It breaks my heart to think your own mother can't be supportive towards you. I am blessed with a great support network of friends and family who have been so good to me these past 5 weeks. My OH is just amazed how I have stuck to this daft (only joking) diet and has told so many people about...
  153. W

    Doctors and CD

    Excellent time4action. You sound so positive. This diet is great and I wish you all the luck for tomorrow night.
  154. W

    B_G's support thread!!

    Come on Leah, you can do it. Summers coming, endless months of rain. Let's wear our pacca-macs on skinny bods. Best of luck with your final final restart.
  155. W

    Second WI

    Well done. You can't beat the feeling of clothes getting baggier. Woohoo for you.
  156. W

    How We All Finding The Weekend?

    Weekend has been good for me. Went for a shopping trip with a mate today and treated myself to a couple of tops and a couple of waistcoats, all in a size 12. I was so chuffed. OH and mates have tucked into chicken fajitas which did not seem to bother me as much as last weeks chilli con carne...
  157. W

    Struggling badly

    Stick with it, we all suffer from the odd dark day but when you get through it and have another successful day on CD, it makes it all the sweeter. Monday past was the start of my week 5 and I was really glum with only (I know) 3lbs lost. Well my OH came home from work, put together a bag of...
  158. W

    Time flies when you are enjoying yourself....

    You are a real inspiration. Heres to many more happy years of maintaining.
  159. W

    belly fat

    It's just so hard to tell. Everybodys different. My tummy is quick to flatten but that is probably years of gym and crunchies. My thunder thighs are the last to trim up so hoping when I can work through the plans and start eating again, running will help to slim them down. I am a classic...
  160. W

    Updated pics :-)

    You look absolutely fantastic. With each photo, not only are the pounds dropping off you but so are the years. Your face looks so fresh and young. Well Done.
  161. W

    Hands up if yer in bonny Scotland!

    I'm from Dumfries in the south west.
  162. W

    Week 6 and a day :D

    Glad to hear all is well with you on CD. You sound so happy, good on you. I approach week 6 on Monday and I have to say this diet has been great. Never felt so positive in ages.
  163. W

    Yeah, I am gonna brag

    Just come back from a pub tea, OH had chicken curry, rice, chips and naan bread. I chomped down on a cranberry CD bar and a glass of water. 10 stone sommit here I come.
  164. W

    When every conversation revolves around food and your starving!!!!

    I never give my OH a hard time for eating in front of me or telling me about what he has eaten, after all it is my choice I am doing a diet that currently does not contain food. I sat one night last week whilst he told me about his works meal he had at a Japanese terriyaki restaurant and it...
  165. W

    CD Soups.

    I have only had the banana and strawberry shakes, both of which I love as they were the flavours I always had on Slimfast. Don't fancy any of the others. I liked the chick/mush, mush and leek & pot soup but I have stopped them as they were making my skin sore, dry and itchy. Love the bars...
  166. W

    I can't find a counsellor

    Go back to your old counsellor, he will be completely understanding, that is what they are trained for. You won't be the first client he has had fall off the wagon and you won't be his last.
  167. W

    Psyllium Husks and Co Enzyme Q10??

    The husks contain fibre and help you poo, something you really need on this diet. I started taking the husks in capsule form yesterday and they are fantastic, better than resorting to laxitives.
  168. W

    Valentines day!

    We don't do Valentines Day. I think it is a load of old guff. Stick with the plan. Your OH will probably appreciate the sentiment of a nice dinner when you can fully enjoy your food rather than be consumed with guilt at every mouth full.
  169. W

    Grandma's First Weigh In

    Good for you grandma. Keep up the good work.
  170. W

    I'm soooo hungry!

    I started back at the gym yesterday and although I am doing gentle cardio no more than 30 mins followed by crunchies and leg toning exercises my stomach has gotten well growly in the afternoon. My CDC told me she has ladies who split a bar and have 1/2 before and 1/2 after their workout just...
  171. W

    feeling bad now feeling....better

    Was really struggling today and felt a wee bit down about another 3lbs off (I'll be honest, would have liked more). Started back at the gym for a brief workout (wahaay, missed my workouts) and after making my OH a bacon n salad wholemeal pitta for supper and fighting not putting a piece of...
  172. W

    How much did you lose.....

    As of this morning I have lost 18lbs in 4 weeks.
  173. W

    Whats left in your cupboards

    My pantry is still full of stuff from Xmas. 4 large boxes maltesers, tin Roses, 2 boxes Thornton chocs, box of Hotel Chocolate, Lindor chocs, tubs of twiglets and mini chedders, tubes of M&M's and fruit pastilles, milky bar selection boxes as well as bags of sweets I brought back from the US in...
  174. W

    First weigh in

    Woo hoo!! Keep up the good work.
  175. W

    please someone talk to me

    Just like everyone else has said, the first few days are really tough but so worth it when you get your first weigh in. I have made a very healthy chilli corn carne (I make a cracking chilli) and am now steaming the brown rice for tea. Tonight is hard as it chilli is my absolute fave but I...
  176. W

    Groups

    I think it depends on the individual. I would not mind group meetings, after all it has worked for WW, Slimming World etc. It's nice to share highs, lows and just have a general big old blether with other CDers. I used to be a weigher for WW for 3 years and made so many friends.
  177. W

    Tell me about your pants!!?

    I wear the shorts from M&S. The cotton shorts with the lace trim round the waist and legs and the lovely bright coloured lace shorts with the matching coloured vest. I have wee bubbas and like my vests.
  178. W

    Massive clearout.....

    .....thank you Dulcolax. I'd leave it a few minutes if I were you. :D
  179. W

    Sore itchy skin

    Blue Grapefruit, I think you may have hit the nail on the head. I have been eating bars since day 1 (CDC said it was ok) and would alternate them with the soups but I thought this week I will just stick to 2 shakes and a soup. I have some anti-histamine in the house so shall give that a try...
  180. W

    Sore itchy skin

    I am coming to the end of wk3 and you would think that with all the water I have been consuming I would have glowing skin, wrong. My skin is really sore and itchy and looks really dry. I've had an E45 emoliant bath and put E45 cream on but this is so strange. I am not using any new products...
  181. W

    4 stone lost, 1 stone to go and some pics

    You look fantastic, well done to you. Alison
  182. W

    about yourself

    Hello I'm Alison from south west Scotland. I am 32 years of age (but technically 34 ). I have owned a B&B for 4 1/2 years and prior to that I lived in Swindon and worked in Project Managment. I have been with my OH for 14 1/2 years, no kids just 1 cat, Baxter, a big old grey much loved...
  183. W

    Weigh in and Great Body Cream

    Well done on your 6 stone loss, what a fantastic achievement. It's stories like yours that keeps me on the straight and narrow. Alison
  184. W

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

    WE don't like ourselves fat. WE don't find ourselves attractive when we are fat, why are we being hard on someone who is just thinking what we think? And no, we are not the same people on the inside under our blubber, we are insecure and unhappy, stopping ourselves from doing so much more...
  185. W

    Socialising???

    I have not been going out for meals and my OH is fine with that. He socialises a lot with work and is always out for dinner so he is not missing out. We usually go out for dinner several times a month but I so want this weight off and he is being very supportive with that. I still cook him...
  186. W

    AAM advice please

    I don't plan to AAMW next week. My CDC said she really struggled when she did it and felt she wanted more food, prefered doing without and still lost her weight. I'm not missing food and don't think I want to bother with a few mouthfuls of chicken and veg. Alison
  187. W

    THIS IS IT!

    Best of luck with CD. I am onto week 4 already and I feel fantastic. Have to say I really enjoy this diet and once you are into ketosis, you'll not feel hungry at all. Alison
  188. W

    usernames

    My OH is poppet, I am wee poppet cos i is only ickle. Alison
  189. W

    leek and potatoe

    I love it, it is really tasty, but then I make leek and potato soup normally so I am used to that taste. Now the spicy tomato, urgh that is revolting. I ordered 6 chicken & mushroom and my CDC gave me the tomato by mistake. Thought I would give it a try and gee whizz, totally gross so down...
  190. W

    8 lb in 1st week

    Well done. Alison
  191. W

    Questions About The 1st Few Days..

    Hey,you never know. Alison
  192. W

    honest opinions please

    You look terrific. You now have a waist and look much younger. Not only that but look at how much more of the door you can see in the 2nd picture behind you. Print off these responses and whenever you are feeling low again, read through the positive praise you are getting, that alone should...
  193. W

    3rd weigh-in

    Good for you. Keep up the good work. Alison
  194. W

    Feel so low.

    Counselling along with anti-depressants is your only solution. You must make an appointment to see your doctor and tell him everything you have written here. I don't think you should attempt CD just now. The added stress of failure to stick to it along with the binge eating is just leading...
  195. W

    CD bar question

    It was my CDC who encouraged me to buy them telling me they were ok to have. Only bought 7 for the fortnight though, the rest were shakes and soups. Alison
  196. W

    CD bar question

    Reading through some of the threads some people are saying they can't wait to try the bars. I don't understand as I have been eating the bars since I started 9 days ago, one night soup, next night bar. Is this wrong? I lost 9lbs in my first week so somethings working. Alison
  197. W

    off topic waxing!!!

    Yup. Bikini, under arm and eyebrows. So much better than shaving. It is not pain free but worth it. Alison
  198. W

    Day 11 and lost 22lb

    Well done to you. What a terrific weight loss. Alison
  199. W

    How much water

    I like to aim and stick at 4 ltrs a day. I also dilute the shakes with 400 mls of water. I also like to get my water intake done by 7pm so I am not up and down to the toilet in the night. Alison
  200. W

    First wi on re start............

    Well done. Alison
  201. W

    1st week weight loss

    I have lost 9lbs. I am very pleased. Alison
  202. W

    WATER!!!! ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!

    Half way through third litre too. I actually find it easier to drink the water if it is not too cold. I add some hot water from the kettle and can glug it down a little easier. Straight from the cold tap is freezing and makes me want to pee all the more. Alison
  203. W

    First weigh in tonight

    Best of luck. Alison
  204. W

    Can't decide between CD & WW

    Hi there I am not a CD expert, just started Monday for the first time but I can tell you after years of WW failure I am enjoying the discipline of CD over WW. Yes the food thing can be fantastic and like all new diets, we are full of such enthusiasm but I think you will be disheartened by...
  205. W

    How Much Water Do You Drink??

    I started on Monday with 3 litres, yesterday was 4 so I think I will try to stick at 4 as it was not so bad in the end. I use a 1 ltr size sports bottle which I find easier to drink from than a glass (how freeky). And even freekier is that I count to 6 when I drink from the bottle.:rolleyes...
  206. W

    newbie introduction

    Yes Leah, that would be great. It is my 34th birthday on Friday and have felt good at refusing a lunch date with my mother and a dinner with my OH, so determined am I to get this weight off. Thank you for all your kind, supporting words. Alison
  207. W

    newbie introduction

    Hello there, just wanted to introduce myself I started CD yesterday weighing 12 stone 8 and only 5 foot 2 so have a fair bit to go. :sigh: Haven't found the shakes/soups too bad and have been knocking back the water which is a bit hard but I keep looking ahead to a slimmer me. Wish me...
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