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Hiya! Sounds like you are getting stuck into it :) Unfortunately the Cambridge Tummy phenomenon will strike! I generally find after the first week or so it goes away and becomes less.....urgent, shall we say. I hate that initial headachey sicky feeling. It's the worst. Luckily I'm a Supply...

I'm back from my grand adventure!! That's where I've bee!n I'm sorry I've AWOL. Had such an amazing time and saw beautiful things. Swam with bioliminescent plankton and walked around Angkor Wat and so many experiences. So glad I lost the weight before I went! I wore a tankini on a public beach...

Minerva I've just caught up on everything and you deserve a huge hug and well done! Your willpower is immense - I would've been drunk and face first in honey cake whilst on the bouncy castle. And you sound really at peace and happy with yourself in general which is lovely to hear :) so glad...

Elfy elfy elfy! I did have heirlooms. Does help if one actually applies them to character. Doh. Staff, robe,shoulders, trinket. Much better :-D

I like the ears... Lol. I've got one but I seem to have missed quite a few! I'll go collecting on my main at one point to give myself some umph. Thank god they are BTA. !

One blood elf 'lock bopping around. Man, low level squishes are frustrating. They've increased the spell distance reach since I played lock last back in vanilla (was originally horde then left for years and old account was destroyed ). I'm Nathea. I will add you via gamertag when I have a tick...

Ah I just remembered you told me you were on Tarren Mill! I shall see if there is space for little old me :) x

I may well do that! I am getting a bit bored of my Mage...need to build some gold up first! Which server are you guys on? And which kind of class for Horde do you reckon - I've always rolled casters / DOT so unsure whether to stay with or try at something a bit more tanky. A single week and it...

I think you are right I'm thinking about the time off and worried about gaining and lost sight of the long term benefits! You've given me a boost and some confidence that I will be OK if in sensible. I won't put 2.5stone back in 3 weeks unless I totally lose control! I've been adding in some...

No I'm still here. I've just been struggling a bit recently with it all. I put 2.5lbs on one week then the next lost 4lbs and then I weigh in on Thursday but ibwas awful on the weekend and had a couple strips of bacon in a single slice of bread. And picked at meaty bits and pieces. I don't know...

Ooh I'm not sure if I want to see the movie... I love the game so I don't want to take away from it too much...hmmm . may wait for DVD... Well done on finishing exams! Yay! You must be so relieved its over ! I wouldn't worry about the celebration too much, life needs a cut loose evening...

Aw Minerva you make me blush!! Haha thankyou! I am beginning to feel a lot more comfortable in myself now which is great. I don't feel beautiful in that pic my consultant caught me mid sentence! And thankyou for the compliments its so nice to have a waist after all this time. And you...

Wow what a week. Working two jobs to save some money and it is knackering. Which is why I've not been on much - I've missed your lovely words people! And I love seeing how well you are all doing. I weighed in early this week by a day as my consultant is away tomorrow. Another 3.4lbs off...

Just keep swimming! You are doing so very well, just keep at it and you'll be so pleased you did in another 5 weeks! Nx

I will attach a picture later! It's a quick one this week as I have a tres busy day today and tomorrow. Found time to weigh in though with my lovely Consultant. Another 1lb off - so thats 2st in total and 1st 7lb to my mini target. I am super chuffed! Till later Nx

Woohoo congratulations! It's an awesome feeling you must be so proud of yourself! The Pandora charms are such a lovely idea to keep yourself going :-) X

Sounds like you made a pretty good choice with your food tbh! Fish is a great source of protein and other great things that will keep you looking fabulous. You will get back into the swing pretty quicky I reckon. Just stick to shooting things for a couple of days to take your mind off it! I...

Thanks Minerva - I always love logging on to see you have replied! Always such wise words. I am so looking forward to being back doing what I love, and this time I will be able to be so much better at it! I can't wait - 2 interviews this week, and tomorrows is for an amazing school so fingers...

35lbs in 9 weeks is awesome! Hopefully I will do as well as you I bet you are chuffed. Are you noticing any differences yet? Last day of half term here as well registered with a sup ply agency now so hopefully a busy half term for me - I miss being in a classroom! Have you tried freezing...

How are you doing Bethiee? Nx

Well....that hairdresser can do one! Another 4lbs off tonight! That's 27 lbs in total, one more 1lb and it's 2 whole stone. I'm so happy! Goes to show if you stick it and ignore the haters you can do anything you want. Admittedly I'm rounding the numbers but it's close enough to make no...

Welcome! There is a cambridge section here too where my diary is kept. Nice to see some more faces! And I'm guessing a fellow teacher. I'm in between contracts atm hope find something for September. How are you finding it during the school day? Is it enough to keep you going? Well done on...

Don't beat yourself up too much my dear. Yes it was a blip. But we've all been there! Mine was vodka. If anything look at it as a positive step. You realised that it wasn't what you wanted, and are starting to not see food as a treat or reward. That's a good step. It is you developing a great...

Thankyou guys :) reading your words really helped remind me why I'm doing this. I didn't give in to the pizza - it was a near run thing I had the order loaded on the app and everything, but managed to put it down and walk away. My waist and bank account are better for it. But o nearly have in...

OMG . I had the ruuuudest hairdresser today. It's really knocked my confidence and got me quite upset. I was feeling really good as I got into a size 14 dress in fat face and a size 16 denim jacket was too big. Over the moon! I mean, the dress was vile, but it was still fitting me.So I walked...

Minera you are rocking it! Go you that's some excellent losses and so close to the goal weight! I hope you have something pleasent lined up to celebrate when you do. X

I've not been on here much this week as just been plain exhausted! I finally picked up some sleepy time tea, and it helped quite a bit Slim, thanks for the rec! It's a regular now I think. Minera I hope you are doing well and having fun spoiling the furbabies. I am nearly dinging 100 so may be...

Could you marinate a piece of chicken in oil and spices and herbs ? Get the taste without the batter and fry thing?I know it isnt going to hit all the spots but a decent substitute maybe. I know people have made a crust with oats and things before, but cant think how to do it without some type...

So. Tonight I absolutely cannot drop off to sleep. It's 3.10 am and I need to be at work for 9. I am buzzing with energy and I don't like it one bit. My normal go to is a mug if Horlicks (or Snorelicks, as I like to call it) but a brief check of the ingredients is a no no. Anyone else get...

Ah hormones that lovely lovely side effect of being a woman! Arent they fabulous. Might be why you are uncomfortable today as well . Everything's conspiring to give you one of those days! Haha I love the image of my psyche and tummy throwing tantrums. I reckon you are right and they need a bop...

I read your diary earlier. I'm so sorry it sounds awful for you all. Furbabies are our most treasured possessions and it's awful to feel helpless to help them. But it sounds like they have a fantastic mama bear in you who is going to treat them super well and give them a paradise for however...

I know Tiger! Responsible for so many silly impulse buys lol. I live browsing round In there though I can see it would be draining! I think part if ig is that I'm a trained teacher and I adore teaching. I really love it. But the contract ended and I miss it so it's getting me down. Hopefully...

Minerva is right, those hungry days do show up. As do arguments. But you didn't give in and that's the amazing thing you should be proud of! Because it's super easy to do and food is such a thing that's culturally used as a band aid or bonding tool it's a real difficult mindset to lose. But be...

It will - I will cheerleader you on and you will see the results! Oh the cold. So many blankets on my bed right now. It's meant to be spring dammit. X

Go you sticking to it 100%! And well done on the tops and jeans, bet that felt fantastic when you put them on:D The Cambridge cold is a swine isn't it. I've piled up loads of blankets and gone through many boxes of tissues. It's all worth it in the end! Do hope you are feeling better soon...

I second the frozen tetras! They are lovely and creamy. I had a luxury meal yesterday of tetra block ice cream with sparkling water and flavouring over ice with a sprig of mint. I tell ya, it's the high life. I found the spag bol really sweet till I started customising it. Dry herbs and...

Water is the way forward! I guzzle sparkling water when I feel that hungry feeling works really well . Just make sure there is no citric acid it can kick you out of ketosis and make things twice as tough! So that fruit is definitely not going to help get rid of cravings and hunger I'm afraid...

Well done you ! Sounds like you did awesomely well. The first time being faced with food is the worst I found. But you sound like you were really well prepped and handed it well! It will show on the weigh in and all be worth it :-) Nadia x

It's so nice to hear that so many people have things about their bodies that they had to learn to accept - from big boobs to small boobs to everything in between. I mean that in the nicest of ways - we are all human! I used to think that everyone else was born with this innate confidence and...

You can do it Bethiee! When I am craving food of some description (like I am right this second) I have a list of things I choose from that are designed to take my mind off it. First a big old bottle of water. Down the hatch. Then I choose from : click into a dungeon or raid online. Put a...

Ha we totally should! I'm about the same im 5'3" so I'm all boob. I really hope I don't lose the hourglass shape I would be gutted. Fingers crossed. Still wearing low cut things just because I find them more flattering than the dreaded shelf boob. And they tend to do their own thing a lot of...

Thanks guys :) I'm feeling pretty good about myself. I also popped into Primark to buy some new Jammies as all I have are thick long sleeved beasts and I was sweltering. I actually was brave and bought a size 14-16 short set. And they fit! I mean a bit tight but not too bad. Normally I went for...

Bethiee Ive had a terribly upset tummy today too. Mine might be a reaction to the weekend I'm not sure, perhaps I went out and in of Ketosis. But you aren't suffering alone! I hope you feel better soon - and wow wow wow 4 inches ! Go you! Are things feeling looser? Nadia x

Please do! I hope my advice comes true and you are surprised with a good loss. Fingers crossed for you! Nx

I tried this on Friday - it was a lush treat ! So yummy. How are things getting on - are you still powering on with it all happily? Nadia x

Game face! Hoo rah! :cool: Oh no - bad tummy! Feel free not to answer, but is it constipation? I take the extra fiber as I didn't poop at first! I think it's a common thing and CD have a fibre mix to add to help out. It may be your body freaking out about the minerals and vitamins going in...

I'm tempted to, but I generally wait for the expansion packs to become part of the standard rather than shelling out for it. It means I'm a bit behind but saves me money :-) tempted to upgrade this time though! I'm getting frustrated with not having access to so many of the new features. I...

Hey Elsa How are you getting on - did the week off help you at all? You sounded like you needed a break to relax a bit - and you've done ever so well! I can understand being frustrated with a slow loss, but a loss is still a loss remember. And slower may be better sometimes as the body will get...

Wait until you get weighed - weight loss and inches don't all happen at the same time for me, so don't count your chickens before you weigh them! I know what you meant about the social side of it. I've had to ss+ a couple of times when I've been caught out - feel free to read my diary for the...

I'm a level 90 Mage (not got WoD yet so capped out) Panderan as main at the moment. It popped up last time I logged in - summoned to one of the beaches to start fighting the burning legion type thing. The incursion begins. It's the first time I've been online to get in on the ground level so...

Bethiee you look amazing in that pic - such a lovely figure! You will get back there soon and back to being a a lovely saucy minx :-)! It sounds like you are doing well with it - it's a bit of a case of mind over matter too. And there are lovely people om here to help (as you know from my Bbq...

Aw Thankyou! It's such a good feeling to be positive and giving out positive vibes . And if I can make other people smile too even better! I'm going to chill with a few hours on Wow later - the new quest line has started for the Burning Legion so time to get stuck in! Nx

I managed to stick to it about 90%! Yay! I am proud of myself. I had a chicken breast with some fresh herbs and spices and a plate of spinach, and later a hatf boiled egg. Also took your hint and had a couple glasses of coke zero over the evening which felt like a lovely treat - and most...

So. I'm stranded miles away from home due to a travel miscommunication and without any of my shakes or bars. Argh. There's a Bbq happening so I'm going with a bbqed chicken breast and a green salad. Hopefully won't do too much damage. Isn't it always the way thatbest laid plans bite you on the...

You guys are right - when people start noticing it and commenting on it will be a big day! And there are new things every day. Its making me not miss eating because I can remind myself Why I am doing this - those brief moments when I fancy a cake or fry up are getting more fleeting. Perhaps...

How did your first day on Exante go Bethiee? Wanted to check in and wish you luck and say hope it's gone well! Nadia x

So...I had my weekly weigh in. After the weekend and last week's underwhelming loss I was really hoping for some good news. Guess what? 3 lbs off - a stone in total in 3 weeks! How good is that? I'm over the moon. It's just a shade over by .8 of a lb so I can say just over a stone with...

I found the same thing with the spag bol. I added some cajun spice mix to it helped a lot. Wow that is fantastic go you! You must be feeling pretty chuffed right now. It's so much easier when you had a good loss isn't it. Plus as you say more will definitely come off next week as a delayed...

Minerva, I'm a WoW player myself - there's a few of us lurking! Normally v casual now as I'm normally teaching, but unemployed at the moment :(. Bethiee I started out on EverQuest yeeaarrss ago, I remember it being the thing - then Guild Wars for a bit, found WoW back when it was vanilla and I...

Good luck Bethiee! You sound like you are in it to win this time, which is an excellent starting point. The first week can be tough but sometimes it's fine and the second week is where it gets tricky. Honestly, those sachets are so worth it when you look in the mirror one morning and think '...

I am a fellow lover of stationary - I have promised myself a shiny new Kikki.K planner for my next teaching job if I lose the weight, so thats a bonus coming to me hopefully! They are so very lovely. I am glad I'm not the only one who is using little treats to reward myself, I bought a NARS lip...

Thankyou for your replies - It goes to show that misinformation or a lack of information can be a dangerous thing. Its nice to hear that people have changed their minds in the past and seen it for what it is and understood that some people need a drastic change in eating habits. My friends for...

Well, this was a shocker of a weekend. I only lost 1lb this week, which after last weeks awesome result was a little disheartening. My CDC did point out to me thats 12lbs in 2 weeks which is amazing - really close to the first stone. But I still felt like I'd failed somewhat. I wanted a stone...

Today I learnt the hard way that you have to wait for the 'click' on the shaker before attempting shaking. I decided to try the Apple and Blackcurrant smoothie for breakfast. First time I tried it so was looking forward to a thick tasty fruit shake for brekkie. Everyone knows that fusty eyed...

Hi Mini Ah thankyou! I am a wannabe author - I would love to publish one day, but I've always felt that I'd be laughed out of a publishing house for not looking right if I tried - who knows, maybe in a few months... ! The Fish and Chips were the biggest challenge yet haha! Thankyou ! I am sure...

You can do it! That stone will be gone by Summer and you'll be feeling wonderful in your Summer clothes catching a tan.

I think I jinxed myself! I have been starving today. Craving hot buttery toast, curry sauce on chips and a full English breakfast. I walked home along the beach front from a job interview, and went straight past the Harry Ramsden's restaurant, smelling like everything salty and greasy and full...

Hey All So I am new here and came across this thread of people sharing their journeys, and thought I would join in. If nothing else, being able to dump all my thoughts on virtual paper so that people who understand can read it can only be a good thing! I am doing this diet because I am 29 and...