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Hi Padbear, best of luck. You have a good realistic target. You’ve got this :)

Yes, I agree that it’s starting to build momentum and I do think it will start to become mainstream. Also agree re the sustainability of keto. And once you’re fat adapted for a while a wee cheat here and here doesn’t have too much of an impact. Plus I never feel deprived which for me is the main...

PS clareel, sorry to hear about your recent gain. You’ll know yourself that some of that will be water and hopefully you’ll see a good loss once your back in ketosis...

Oops hit reply too soon. Anyway that’s me pretty much done anyway. My life story lol! Off to read everyone’s diaries now. I only have 200 posts so can’t access the silver area yet.

Hi all, got more time now. Sitting in the hairdressers so was a good time for some minimums browsing. My ticker is out of date also need to figure how to up date it all. So I have around a stone to lose. I know that might not sound much but I’m very short so even a few pounds can be the...

Hi Clareel - this is boots11...when i got in to work this morning I remembered I'd registered with my work email!!! Doh...so this is my original account which obv has more posts :) I have an old diary but going to start a new one to discuss keto. Nice to "meet " you all

Oh Lainey trust me it was blind work rather than something I need to be congratulated on!!!! I'm also full - full of crap food and alcohol haha - totally had enough of it now and strabgely I'm quite excited to get back to the plan and sort myself out!!! What a saddo eh lol. I've just printed...

Hello Lainey......happy new year - and to everyone else!!! I restarted today....I gained 4 pounds over the last two weeks which is a miracel consideraing what I ate!!! You may be pleasantly surprised by the "damage"! I hear you on the sick with eating thing.....I am truly sickened with food...

Hi Lainey…..sorry I’ve been rubbish popping in lately…so busy now silly season is upon us!!!! Did you weigh in this morning? Try and not get too disheartened by the number (god I KNOW that is so easy for me to say but I’m such a hypocrite as I always let it get me down to so I know how you’re...

Thought I'd do a wee update which won't amount to a great deal....STILL hovering between 8st 12 and 9st 1 from week to week. This is great from a maintenance perspective as it's proving I can do it and that I need to continue to be vigilant. ILike I said in my last post I'm going to work to...

Okay, so weighed in on Saturday to a 2lbs gain.....OMG.....I had my night off on Thursday and TOTM still hasn't showed up so I'm sure these are contributing factors. I feel and look slimmer and I've been exercising religiously so I won't sweat the number on the scales just now. I doubt my aim...

Lainey, well done for getting straight back on track! That poiund will be gone in no time....i think you'll get a pleasant surprise on Friday as you STS last weigh in. Well I was away from home Thursday night and had my night off then so didn't weigh until saturday - two pounds on eeeek...

Lainey you have done SOOOOOO well....you must be super chuffed....keep up the good work!!! I'm four pounds down this morning haha - see THIS is precisely why we shouldn't take sneaky peaks on the scales!!!! Good luck Friday. I'm away from home Thursday night so won't weigh in until Saturday...

Hi Lainey, I feel your pain. I'm STILL awaiting dreaded totm which is a couple of days late for some reason (def not pregnant).... And I think this led to me experiencing horrific hunger yesterday. Well I gave in!!!! Don't do it! Learn from my mistake as today I hate myself! Sammy is right...

Thanks Lainey, I am feeling okay about it! Had my celebration meal of some fantastic burritos and a few drinks Friday night and been back on track since. Since I'm not 100 per cent and still having my one meal deviation and some drinks once a week I can't complain about slow loss! Fingers...

Lainey MASSIVE congrats on your loss!!!! That is absolutely amazing and you must be thrilled!!!! I put on half a pound!!! Eeek! Updated my diary with expected reasons - I've been in plan an feel okay about the gain and feel sure my hard work in terms of diet and exercise this week will show on...

Okay so weigh in yesterday and half a pound on to be 9st 0.5lbs! Other than my planned meal last Sunday I've been 100%. After a sneaky peak earlier in the week I wasn't expecting a loss. I'm due on in three days and my weight loss history shows very small losses or nothing at all just before...

Lainey, I am the same - sneaky look this morning did not seem good but I'll reserve any whinging for official weigh in tomorrow! It's not that it's terrible but I think it's a STS. Now I know I had my celebration meal on Sunday but still.....the other 6 days I stuck to S+S to the...

Hi All, Lainey, Friday is my weigh in day too – we must come on and update each other...fingers crossed for this week! GretaGrip I also started Cambridge in June last year so that’ll be why I recognise your user name! J Oh god the slimming world thing!!!! Soooo....I have a friend who lost...

Day two of trying to re-enter ketosis– still starving....I do think this is largely to do with exercise though. Lainey I have been trying to take it as easy as possible while attempting to work on my fitness but god this is so hard!!!! Like you said in your diary though that you’d seen and...

So after my lovely day out and dinner with friends yesterday I am back on plan today. God, it is HARD today for some reason. Think it's because I done a lot of exercise yesterday I am extra hungry. I managed to stick to just one meal off plan though so hopefully getting back in to ketosis...

Hi Lainey - found you and just caught up with your diary! Hope everything has settled down on the job issues- what a nightmare but you're so completely right on prioritising your life and emotional well being. I remember my mum saying to me a few years back "how much money would you sell your...

Thanks Lainey... Yes I'm happy with that. What I your diary called? I'm on my iPhone so it's hard to see who has started the diaries....

Hi cake or death... I read your diary with interest as we are similar height with similar goal weight. Well done on your lose and maintenance so far! What a fav achievement and I bet you feel great. I'm six pounds off target and hope to be there by end of November. Currently planning a kind of...

Okay so my net gain for the last two weeks was half a pound.....weighed in this morning at 9st on the nose. Pretty happy with that on balance but annoyed at what it could have been if I'd been on track the entire fortnight - these are the lessons we learn I guess....it was my first proper...

Thanks Lainey... My dad is fine now... He is on the mend and was not as serious as we first thought thankfully. I've had a sneaky peak at the scales and it doesn't look good but official weigh in tomorrow so I will know by then. I'm at a party on Saturday night and I will be drinking alcohol...

So, another day and so far so good. Been back on plan since Saturday and have began working out again with two bikram classes and a couple of runs since then. The bloat I developed over my week back home seems to have gone so hopefully my Friday morning weigh in will reflect this and I at least...

Hi Lainey...thanks for your response and apologies for the massive delay. My week has been a complete nightmare. I live in London but originally from Glasgow....had to go home for a week as my father doesn’t keep well (he is now fine)....and was completely off the rails food wise. Got home...

Hello all......thought I would start a diary as I approach goal to document my journey through those pesky, difficult last few pounds as well as maintenance. I think there’s lots of help for losing the weight but so little to help when we finally get there. So a bit about me and my plan...

Hello everyone - sorry for being rubbish and not being on! I skipped class for two weeks and went off the rails...I'm back...lost 2.5lbs yesterday and am half way there but only two weigh ins to go...eeek!!! Fingers crossed I can get 2lbs off for the enxt two weeks and make the challenge...

Well done Tarty - half a pound off is better than on. I lost 1.5 on Monday (been back home in Glasgow visiting family so no opportunity to log on). This takes me back to my starting weight and a net loss of zero haha. So 6 more weigh ins and still 8 pounds to go Miss VlX (1.5lb gained - 9lb...

Miss VlX (0.5lb lost - 7.5lb to go) in 8 weeks Angwass (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Tarty (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Slim boots (1.5lbs GAINED- 9.5lbs to go) in 7 weeks Lass321 (4.5lbs lost - 3.5lbs to go) in 8 weeks Grannieannie (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) in 8 weeks runningwild...

Well done you - thats awesome! Well...I gained - eeek! 1.5lbs which to be honest is completely acceptable after my cheek at the weekend...

Good luck MissVLX - remember and let us know how you go. Lucky to have that banked then lass haha :) you can go a bit mental at some stage (or save that extra few pounds for easter day treats lol) - I know my attitude is terrible!!!!

Wow lass well done you!!! Ha you are over half way there!!!!!! I hope to just get a sts after my week ha

Hello girls - how we all doing? I managed to track the thread down as it's been moved from the main section. Well I went completely off track at the weekend!!! Too long a story but needless to say I'm feeling awful for it now. Off to a charity event this evening so weighing in on Wednesday...

Sorry Kiss=loss and that should be eight hours not right hours haha... See, iPhone and auto correct x

Morning all Lass231 I also weigh in on Monday and I'm going to count that kiss because there are eight weigh ins for us until Easter starting this Monday which means we are going for one pound a week but I guess whatever you think will work best you you x Everyone else, hello. On iPhone so it's...

Ermmmmand it may help if I posted my target lol Miss VlX (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Angwass (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Tarty (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Slimboots (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) in 8 weeks

Hello ladies -I would also like to lose 8lbs :) Miss VlX (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Angwass (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Tarty (0lb lost - 8lb to go) in 8 weeks Miss VIX I'm loving the easter egg idea!!! One I will be stealing I think :) x

Ohhhh I'm in too. Although my reason is slightly more frivolous. I have Glastonbury at the end if June so I want to be at target and maintaining. I have a sw target of 1.5 stone however I will reset that to at least 7lbs below when I get there and then reassess! It seems like it is totally...

Hi sww... That looks fine to me bug I guess you'd need to see what your losses look like. I have a microwave at work so have two scrambled eggs around 10am (I just don't eat first thing- never hungry and don't have time at home). That keeps me really full for a few hours as its a pure protein...

Well done -that is so fabtastic!!! You must be really pleased (I haven't checked but I think I remember commenting on your diary when you were just starting)...it seems you have done it in no time at all!!! What's you plan now Rach..? Are you going to work up the plans? you'll be looking...

Oh well I'm going to Thailand at Christmas so everyone has been told that as far as I'm concerned Christmas is cancelled :) I've got two nieces and a nephew so I will buy for them and my mum but that's it. I also live in London but Glasgow is home and I won't be back until end of Jan so be...

Hi Rachel. Well done for getting back on the wagon. I remember your posts from the summer when I started Cambridge. I've lost a stone and managed to keep it off but came off plan for a good while. Back on to get ready for my Christmas trip to Thailand. Day three finished for me today and in...

Great stuff Any - well done, I hope I can do that when I get back on track Toria Jayne I would try and stick with it. On my second week I had a day of feeling utterly dreadful. I had a couple of boiled eggs and some rocket which kept me in ketosis and sorted me out. There are other options...

It's such a pain when that happens - at my weigh in a month or so ago I lost nothing even thought I had been so good - was gutting. Only think I'd say is stick with it. You will def lose around a stone per month at the start. Today is the first day I've felt back to my old self - just a...

Toria Jayne - great news you were in ketosis. Sorry I haven't been on but have been so poorly and as a result I have not been on Cambridge - feeling so fat so I'm back on track today (which is the first day I've felt better). How did your weigh in go? x

Hello ladies, Well my weigh in wasn’t too bad – gained 3.5lbs since 10th October so i’m right back on track. Can’t wait to get back in to ketosis and see the pounds drop! Also got a stinking cold L Imitt, I think in general you’ll feel a bit queasy going in to ketosis but yeah try and drink as...

Hello ladies - hope you don't mind me tagging along on your thread. I started in June and was five away from my target but have been playing for the last few weeks and had a trip home to Scotland (I'm a London dweller) so have been totally off track for one reason and another for a few weeks -...

Kerry...are you still around hun? How you getting on?

Are you still around Kerry? How you getting on? X

haha - there is something satisfying about that "pain" though don't you think? How is the eating coming along? I am still eating 2 cambridge products a day and a total of 1000 cals but not sticking to the plan in terms of the food on the allowed list....to be honest I am just too bored now...

Ah you deserve a wee lie in... I love autumn too... Makes it a bit easier to stay in and not drink when the weather goes cold! Well I ate spag bol, tonnes of cheese and biscuits and after dinner mints along with around a full bottle of red to myself. It was wonderful lol. I must say though I...

God what we like? Looks like we have all been a wee bit naughty.... Oh I'd love a Kentucky :) I've been up since 8 o'clock this morning. Sat on the sofa in my work out gear trying to muster up the motivation to do the shred lol! Need to clean the house and make tonight's dinner as well as write...

How is everyone doing today. Well I didn't stick to plan although I did stay below my 1000. Forgot to take Cambridge products to work so just had to do my best. Having a couple of friends round tomorrow evening and going to have a few glasses of wine. Making a spag bol and got lots of lovely...

Aw Debbie, sorry you didn't get the result you wanted. I bet if you're 100% this week you will see a good loss! I've found that a wee cheat sometimes gets me in gear for a big loss the following week- confuses the metabolism! You'll be grand! Surprisingly since I moved to 1000 I haven't been...

Thanks mrs.... I think as long as I'm doing what I said I'll allow a hot chocolate :) lost half a pound and reasonably pleased considering. I'm going to exercise so much this week now I'm on 1000 plan. I really hope I can drop two by next Wednesday!!!! I'm not a huge fan of combat because I...

Good luck with weigh in Debbie - hope you get what you want! Kerry, started today. Went mental on pizza and chcocolate on Monday night and then chips yesterday afternoon. Done thre shred everyday and a body attack class this morning to try and shift that excess - lol! So today I had sugar...

Well I've had to do my best with what was in work - I had two ginger biscuits at a whopping total of 160 calories. I'm on 754 for the day. Going to have my soup later so should at least manage to stay under the 1000 but will be miles out of ketosis...oh well - starting 1000 officially tomorrow...

Well.....I've had a banana - lol! And two of my packs and my two eggs and salad.....I really feel a binge coming on!

It can't come quick enough....I'm on a roller coaster with this diet to be honest. Really fed up again today. Went for a look in the shops at lunch and god looking in those changing room mirrors and seeing yourself from behind is bloody depressing! I was feeling full of confidence until then...

Well done Mrs - that's those pounds really adding up - good for you. You have convinced me to start 1000 from Thursday after weighing on Wednesday. I made the chicken curry and froze it so that's what I'm having Friday night with some rice - and (wait for it)...I'll maybe go wild and have some...

Sorry to hear you're feeling poorly hun - hope you're a bit better now. I used to get migraines and they are absolutely awful. Thankfully I've not had one in several years but i def feel your pain. On the plus side, all that housework must be doing wonders for your calorie burn! Bet it'll be...

Brilliant mrs.... No cheat and it sounds actually like a wee treat lol! Yeah I looked for the shred too haha. How many calories do you reckon it burns? Well I struggled so badly yesterday. Ended up having an extra bar because I was so ravenous. Went to the supermarket and got some new potatoes...

You should try my fitness pal on the iPhone- its an app that lets you log calories and exercise... It adds what you burn off to your daily allowance... I am sure what you burn on shred easily makes up for that egg lol x

Oh I know Kerry the weekends are so tough! I'm feeling not too bad today as its so warm here and my appetite always reduces in the heat Maybe you could have a wee hard boiled egg too? It's only 90 calories and I find it hits the spot to take away real hunger. I know that'll take you over your...

Oh good luck with the carnival! I went to the hackney weekender a week in to my journey and it was a real challenge however I felt amazing for sticking to plan! A little pain but worth it- I just thought that there will be other festivals etc and I'll be at goal and looking great-- can let one...

I'm the same in that I weigh more in the evening. My weigh ins are evening time so I just stick with that. I'd just go with your official weigh in with your counsellor and make sure that when you're on maintenance you weigh in first thing to check you're on track. When you get to target on the...

Oh please, please stick with it you are so close.... It's probably because you have taken food out of the equation for so long you just need to get used to reintroducing. It's just another challenge in your journey. Think of your meal as just an extra pack- dont deviate from that and the as...

Haha.... You've got my mouth watering here.... I could list things all day! Lol... Away to bed to dream of pakora x

Ah Debbie, every little helps! Yeah Kerry arms were agony.... Got home and collapsed on the sofa so no shred for me tonight!!! I checked my weights and they're 1.25 not 1.5 so I think I'm 3.5 altogether- mind you since I don't actually do all the shoulder stuff I should think about moving down...

I really hate spin to be honest - it's my least favourit and I struggle (I also left half hour in to a 45 min class)...it's just handy because I can go at lunch time and it's a good cardio work out to go along with the shred. I've got 1.5kg on either end of my little weights I think. And the...

Well done Karrinae - what a great weight loss....more than a stone in two weeks is amazing! I'm also Scottish and know what you mean about the food. I've been in London five years and still crave a roll and square sausage with tattie scone when I've got a hangover lol. Or pakora!!!!! I mean...

Ooooh good - yes, do that/ My CDC takes my measurements and I'm missing three weigh ins as she is away so hopefully there will be a big difference in inches. I'm going to 100 next Thursday and going to hammer spin classes and the shred DVD.....

Yeah, I think moving up next week otherwise I'm just going to go back to old ways. How is the shred going? I started last night. My god I nearly died - hahahahaha - it is bloody tougher than it looks eh? are you seeing result yet hon'?

Well done on the 2lbs Debbie... I STS this week - no official weigh in as CDC away for three weeks but I knew I was bad at the weekend so a STS was fine....but last night I ate a brownie OUT OF THE BIN.....oh my god was that a new low or WHAT???? I've got three weeks worth of products left. i...

Brilliant weigh in results Mrs well done! Obviously doing it on your own is working a treat!!!! Keep it up x

How is everyone doing....got my shred DVD and going to start on the weekend so I'll let you all know how I get on. Had a major bad weekend as my friend was in London with ehr wee boy for the olympics so I'm dreading weighing tomorrow - I'm talking massive desserts, spag bol, more pasta, pizza...

Hey Rachel... Well done on your amazing losses so far.... Excellent! Keep doing what you're doing. You've done amazing especially considering you've recently went through a break up. I love mix a mousse. I stir the shake powder and mix a m powder together first then add water and whisk quickly...

Well done so far Sera... Agree that you're now in ketosis so the hardest part of the diet is over. Provided you stick to plan your difficult times will be passing moments rather than hours or days on end! Well done!!! Xxx

Karrinnae, well done on making the leap. You will not regret it!! I'm excited for you to have your first weigh in as I bet you'll do great! I'm on iPhone so it's difficult to quote others therefore I'll just echo everything everyone else has said. Also, it's normal to feel weepy. Don't...

PS what kind of things are you eating? x

I know what you mean - I ate and drank too much last weekend and can honestly say I did not really enjoy anything I ate! Just need to get back to ketosis and then I'm back on track - lesson learned! I've got weigh in next week then CDC is away for three weeks so I need to really focus - gonna...

Kerry, agree with Vadey.....new day and all that. Sometimes you can't help yourself if you're fed up. Well i gained a pound from last official weigh in and now at 9st 11. Could have been so much worse so not complaining. Still feel rough though. Not yet in ketosis and headache is awful...

Well if I have STS from last weekend I'll be 9st 10 and I'd like to get to 9st so it is doable by 3rd September if I'm good. I was 9st before my ex and I split two years ago so I know all my clothes will fit me at that weight however I always wanted to be a bit smaller (never happy lol). I'll...

Oh I totally forgot it was your birthday!!! Hope you had a brilliant time and the size 12 is awesome - you must be really chuffed. I'm just focussing on the clothes/ inches otherwise I think I'd get really downhearted. Must admit I am really struggling today....so hungry and tired but it is...

Yeah I'm good thanks - felt bloody awful after my big birthday cheat....wasn't worth it and I'm now back on track. Can't wait to be back in ketosis! I didn't get weighed last week before coming off the wagon spectacularly as CDC was away so hopefully this week I'll manage to stay at the same...

Hey Kerry- I lost my phone a couple of weeks ago so have been offline. Had my birthday extravaganza last weekend- weigh in tomorrow to assess the damage- eeek.... X

KD and CR...I'd say just plan as best you can and get yourself in the mind set to get back on track after your event(s). I'm weighing in tomorrow so will report on the damage then - I'm nto feeling confident - oh well. it's done and I reckon the best thing I can do is crack on, suffer getting...

Well girls - first day back on track after five days of being completely outrageous!! And I bitterly regret it. I'm bloated, hungry, tearful, have a pounding headache and will not feel okay for another few days! It will be a couple of weeks before I feel like CD is normal and my clarity of...

Thanks Shaz! Yes, this post will no doubt be brought back from the dead come the 30th July lol- while I complain about getting the weekends worth of crap out my system! X

Thanks for your input everyone.... Yes I'm all planned- what scares me is starting to eat and getting totally out the way of dieting!!!! I'm scared that come the Monday I'll be like "ah screw it" if I could turn back time I actually would not have arranged anything and would have postponed my...

Hi everyone, I’m in my 4th week of Cambridge trying to lose 21 pounds in total with 10 gone so far. Really enjoying the results so far and the hard times in the diet are an hour here and there rather than days on end. It’s my birthday at the end of the month. I originally said that I wasn’t...

Hey Kelly Ann, yeah I would say it is- ketosis is when your body starts burning fat because it has no other energy source to burn! So you go in to it when your stored energy is gone I.e. When your body has eliminated any carbs and sugar in it. That can happen at different rates for different...

Just my two pence worth ladies - I lost 2lbs week one on SS and no exercise, 3lbs weeks two with SS no exercise and week three went to SS+, done exercise and lost FIVE pounds. I wouldn't advocate something that CD say we shouldn't be doing because of course everyone is different however I'm...

Five off this week for a total of eight :) ]1. Liveonce= (12.4) -14lb 2. Marshma - 14lb (2lb down 12 to go) 3. Mini = (15.11) - 12lbs 4. Shazzy_shaz = 14lbs 5. BethereforChristmas = -21 (-9, 12 to go) 6. Zimmum = 10lbs 7. laura86= 12lbs (5 down-7 to go) 8. Sherry = 15lbs 9.Naijagirl = 13lbs 10...

Yeah... I knew I was losing inches but it's nice to see the scale catch up too! I've found this week fairly easy because of adding a meal and having the bars. Also, got mix a mousse tonight which I loved. I done some exercise this past week and found it made me a bit more hungry but nothing...

And just sent there too soon- damn phone. Yes I am well chuffed- I knew if we stuck it out the month we would eventually see the results :) x

Thanks Kerry- was just about to come post ob your thread but iPhone took an age to tell me that last post was successful!

Treeza just to add to what I wrote earlier now that I've been weighed. My first week I lost 2lbs... Had been low carving for a week before weigh in- week 2 lost 3lbs and was very disappointed. Both weeks on sole source. After last weeks weigh in I decided to move to ss+ as I wanted to start...

Treeza I wouldn't give it a second thought.... I bet you're still in ketosis and even in the small off chance there was anything in that meat which would take you out of it (sometimes sugar is used in the processing of packaged meat) the carbs are so minimal that your body will use it very...

Well done on the 5lbs mrs.... That's fab!!! Told you it'd come eventually!!! You must be so chuffed... I've got weigh in tomorrow. Been 100% but about to start totm so feel scared of the scales! Yikes! I'll let you know how I go tomorrow x oh ps you'll love the bars :)

Hey Hun, quick google search informs me it's a fruit x

Hey Kerry... I don't know for sure but my gut feel would be no as it's just so high in fat (even good fats make you pile on the pounds).... I'm not even sure it's considered a veg to be honest! X

Hi Skinnyminni, how you getting on. I went to the gym this morning and am now so hungry!! Weekends are so hard :( x

Hi Kerry, yes all good with me. Walked five miles to the gym this morning, done 20 lengths then walked home again. I'm not a great swimmer but will slowly increase that. I've been missing my exercise and am scared of getting a saggy bum lol! Not even had my first shake today as been so busy...

Morning Kerry... I'm jealous of your stage three lol!!!! I am going to do similar in august I think... Move up to 810 for august and then step 3 until close to goal! You poor thing working another Saturday... Hope it goes fast for you x

Well I thunk nine stone by mid to end of august is a fairly realistic time frame for us both. It's my birthday end July and I'm planning to come of plan for that weekend (that was a deal breaker before starting). I'm going to go to 810 the week after next and then the following week after my...

Hi skinnyminni -i'm fairly similar - started at 10st 7 on 20th June - have lost five pounds so far so now at 10st 2. I haven't been 8 stone in my adult life and think 8.5 is more realistic for me but if the rest comes off before I climb the steps I'll be happy. My first goal is 9 stone. This...

Another short one here **waves manically** I'm only 4ft 11 and don't think I was 8 stone even when I was 8 years old lol!!! I'm at 10st 2lbs just now and initially just want to fit in to clothese I wore two years ago before a painful break up...at that point I went between 8st 10 and 9 so to...

Aw that's great hun - just what you deserve after such hard work. When is your official weigh in?

So you've had weigh in and lost 5lbs?!!! That is absolutely AMAZING! WELL DONE YOU - Told you it would work out x

Don't know if that last post was very clear - it's a protein shale mixer so you basically put the water and the powder in, close the lid and shake.lol. Debbie - I'm wearing a skirt today that was too tight a few weeks ago and is now loose - think I need to focus on that to be honest and not pay...

I like the crunchy bars better than the chewy ones - especially the peanut but lots of people have said they hate the peanut - I guess it's each to thier own. Also, I just bought a little shake holder for the powder shakes. It only cost a couple of quid. Holds 400 mls of liquid total and...

Kerry, so sorry for the late response. My work is crazy mental and I've barely had a minute.... In reply to fb message, the bars are great but tonight my ketostix showed I only had a trace of ketones so I worry if the bars are affecting this. Not sure... Thank you for your lovely compliment. I...

1. Liveonce= (12.4) -14lb 2. Marshma - 14lb (2lb down 12 to go) 3. Mini = (15.11) - 12lbs 4. Shazzy_shaz = 14lbs 5. BethereforChristmas = -21 6. Zimmum = 10lbs 7. laura86= 12lbs 8. Sherry = 15lbs 9.Naijagirl = 13lbs 10. Kezzybee= 14lbs 11. Kellmo (12.13) = 14lbs (my first challenge!!) 12...

Good luck Debbie - I also thought that I'd lost more this week because my clothes felt looser. I've gone on to SS+ this week after two weeks SS. I am celebrating my birthday at the end of the month so want to work up to the 1000 plan for the last three days before my birthday, come out of...

Added you Kerry. You can look see how tiny I used to be on old profile pics- lol that's what keeps me going. Well something has to (says she while awake at five am suffering from another bout of ketosis induced insomnia) lol

Hi Kerry, I'm sorry you're disappointed with your loss - I lost 3lbs tonight so after my week one loss of 2lbs it's a not very overwhelming 5lbs so I know how you feel. My CDC measures every week and what I can tell you is that those five pounds are the following in inches on me... 3 off waist...

Hello all - I just posted and ran last night so I will say hello properly now. Had first weigh in last week and another tonight. My 12lbs target will be starting from current weight of 10st 5lbs. It's my birthday on the 28th July and I'd love to be 12lbs lighter by then......not done one of...

1. Liveonce= (12.4) -14lb 2. Marshma - 14lb 3. Mini = (15.11) - 12lbs 4. Shazzy_shaz = 14lbs 5. BethereforChristmas = -21 6. Zimmum = 10lbs 7. laura86= 12lbs 8. Sherry = 15lbs 9.Naijagirl = 13lbs 10. Kezzybee= 14lbs 11. Kellmo (12.13) = 14lbs (my first challenge!!) 12. pink-sarah (12.10) = 14lbs...

Aw Kerry...not to worry about the cream bun episode. We all have occasional slips....I think the important thing is the mindset and it's sounds like yours is good....back on the wagon straight away and don't let one bite ruin all your hard work so far. It is difficult with temptation eh? My...

Kerry....Well done. would you believe after both out midweek unofficial weigh in scares I also lost 2lbs and an inch of the waist!!! We must keep each other clear of the scales in future. My loss was Thursday to Monday and I'd been low carbing three days prior to starting CD so I am thinking...

Oh that's good news Kerry! Yes, I bet it was totm. Hopefully you're feeling a bit better about what the scales said now... And I bet you're glad you stayed on plan ;) x

Let us know how you get on. I'm weighing in Monday instead of Wednesday so only five days on plan therefore I'm prepared for potentially a smaller loss than I'd like (I also cut carbs and sugar out completely three days prior to starting to make the transition easier so I'd prob already lost the...

I'm on day 3 of sole source and I'm showing a 2lbs weight gain also (not official weigh in for me either). Great advice above to keep away from the scale or at least don't let the number get to you. After reading through all the posts on here I've decided to stick rigidly to plan for at least a...

Your letter is so lovely.... Well done on your loss so far it is fantastic. When I started my journey I made a list of all the reasons I wanted to be slim! I had forgotten about it but you've inspired me to dig it out and give myself a kick up the backside. New day tomorrow and then weigh in...

Thank you.... Sometimes I just need to hear that someone else knows and has been here! I'm hoping after Thursday's meeting I will have some extra motivation.... I was doing so well that it's silly to throw it away now x

So because of the holiday season and then a ski trip to France I have not weighed in since mid December. I will go to class on Thursday and see what the damage is. The problem is that after so many weeks off the wagon I am finding it so difficult to get motivated - and this is the time of year...

2.5lbs for me today - seen the 9s on the scale for the first time in over a year :) Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (4.5lbs lost ~6.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to...

STS for me at weigh in last Thursday - even after being good - so annoyed! Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (3.5lbs lost ~7.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go)...

1 1/2 off this week - to make up for gaining that amount last week!!!! Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (3.5lbs lost ~7.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go) Bobsledwheels...

Oh dear - 2 weeks off the wagon, 2lbs on the hips........well done everyone who is getting some great results. Fingers crossed I can take my 2lbs back off at WI on Thursday Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs...

Hello all, 1.5 for me this week after a week of going a bit mad......hopefully it won't catch up with me..... Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (3lbs lost ~ 7lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs*...

2lbs off this weigh in......heading in the right direction and about on target despite my july birthday blip!!! Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (3lbs lost ~ 7lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs*...

After 3 weeks of no weigh in went back to a loss of 1.5...slowly but surely Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (3lbs lost ~ 7lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go)...

Hello all, Not checked in for a couple of weeks as I've been off enjoying my birthday. Thankfully I didn't do the diet too much damage with 1.5 off this week. This brings total so far to 6.5. Alley1985 30lbs (6 lost ~ 24lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs*...

4 off for me this week..... Alley1985 30lbs (5.5 lost ~ 24.5lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (1lbs lost ~ 9lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2.5lbs lost ~ 28.5lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 32lbs to go)...

Sending big hugs susie. I know it's a cliche but time is a great healer and this too shall pass. My other half split with me almost a year ago because he was unable to cope with my depression and it is a very dark place to be. We did not have children so extra difficult for you. You will have...

Ooooh, I think this is a very interesting topic. I have done so many diets - some of them extremely "strict" and difficult to follow. Compared to those SW is so easy however changing habits is always a challenge. I think you need to find what works for you as an individual. I've mentioned...

Thanks - will give it a go :)

Cleogin I am away this weekend - and have lots on over thr next three weekends - I too struggle at these times...more with alcohol than anything else. My strategy is to be 100% on plan with the food and stick to Gin and slimline in terms of drinks.....I have kept syns to a minimum this week to...

And add two caburys roses to that - 5 syns

Hey Clairebear - is this free? Is it yum or is there ny benefit to it? Never tried coconut milk...

Okay so just back from weigh in and gained half a pound. It's TOM and I have only been on plan since Monday so not something I'm too worried about. Plus it's only this week that I decided to take things seriously. So this is a new start. I have a busy few weeks ahead socially so have to...

So far today Satsuma Lettuce Onion Cucumber Pepper

Honk for the last three days.... Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow

No you're most definitely not alone - we have those moments whether at the gym, or out with a slim friend or trying to put on a pair of jeans that fit six months ago, or when your 6 year old niece says "you got fat" :) Chin up....it's a journey and you're heading we're all heading in the right...

Well done Becky. I too started again today (exercise wise). I ran a marathon last year and now after a two and a half stone weight gain and a difficult year I can barely run the length of myself. But I know when I get in to it I feel fantastic for it. Just going to crack on every day....good...

Oh we have all been there Camille.....we wouldn't be on the plan if we didn't have a desire to binge eat now and then as we'd all be super slim :) Just draw a line under it and get back on plan next meal - good luck x

Thanks ginlin....I love you user name :)

Well, here goes nothing. After a miserable year of not fitting in to my beautiful clothes its time to start taking this weight loss attempt seriously. Definitely need some accountability (and help).....instead of desperately trying to drop 10 lbs in a week I've decided that my target is 1lbs a...

Lettuce Cucumber Strawberries Apple Satsuma And that's just so far....hoping to squeeze some more in tonight :)

Oh god, I am feeling this pain. there has been three office birthdays in the last couple of weeks here. I keep having "just one little thing" every time I pass the table....sure it's all going to add up

Cheese, ham and mushroom omellette with some salad on the side, followed by two fudge alpen light bars - Yum

I have tried WW in the past, never lasted more than a few weeks as just got so bored of counting. At the time I done it (Ithink it may have changed now) veggies were the only thing you could eat as much as you wanted - so boring. I also tried Cambridge for a few weeks. It really works and is...

Thai chicken cakes (from last months SW magazine), salad, mullerlight summer fruits poured over strawberries. Yum!

Oh I just love this.....I've spent the last year being absolutely miserable trying and failing at low calorie diets in a bid to lose quickly. I'm still overweight! Now I've decided to aim for a pound a week - and then I'll be at target by Christmas.....so simple when you think of it in these...

Oh, I do love a treat night. I tend to stick to red days as from past weight loss experience carbs can really affect my losses HOWEVER if I've had a few drinks I will do a green day the following day whcih feels like a treat to me. I've avoided pasta and potato for so long that it's nice to...

Oh Grannieannie, we're abput the same - I'm also 10 10 and looking to be at 9 by Christmas......we can keep and eye on each othetrs progress SB x

Kerry, I absolutely feel your pain. I was off work for a week and had my best friends wedding weekend and put on 2lbs....striggling to get motivated again. Going to have a quiet weekend to try and get back on track. Want to lose 4lbs by weigh in Thursday....keep me posted on how you're...

Hello all, May I join? I'd like to lose 25lbs in time for christmas party dress shopping. Amy2249 28lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 28lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 30lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 32lbs to go) caldil 42lbs* (8lbs lost ~ 34lbs to go) Cindersmcphee 42lbs* (0.5lbs...

Amanda1976 16lbs ~ (5.5lbs off 10.5lbs to go) Catmonkey 14lbs (4lbs off - 10lbs to go) Chloecat 20lbs ~ (0lbs off ~ 20lbs to go) Cindersmcphee 8.5lbs (1.5lbs off - 7lbs to go) Funky monkey 7lb (0 loss - 7 to go) JoC 8lbs ~ (0lbs off ~ 8lbs to go) Jovisgirl ~ 7lbs (0lbs off ~ 7lbs to go)...

Well done on the 2lbs cherrycherrypinup. I lost 2.5 today at first weigh in to bring me to 10st 10.5....i've tried so many crash diets trying to los weight quickly I am just happy to go along slowely now and keep the weight off for life on something that is sustainable!!! LaDiggle we are...

Hello everyone. Weighed in today and lost 2.5 pounds. AMAZED as I had a dreadful weekend. My father doesn't keep well and had a bad turn on Friday. Had to rush back to Glasgow from London so basically diet was out the window for two days......but i stuck to plan 100% the rest of the time...

Thanks fish cake, looking forward to getting to know you all x

Hello all, would you mind if I joined in your thread. I joined sw on Monday weighing in at 10 13.....big shock!!! I have never been this heavy in my life. I am only 5ft so a few pounds always really shows. I got put on medication last summer (and weighed in at 8 10 - thinking I was fat...

Thanks so much tiphareth x

Hello everyone. I am new to the board and went for my first weigh in today. This challenge is great for me as I turn 30 at the end of July so wanted to feel lots better about myself by then. I am 10 13 which is a big shock as my normal weight is around 8 10 - I am only five foot so not as light...

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Honk day five :)

Fantastic Sasha - I am going to reread your thread for inspiration if my third weigh in is low compared to the first two (as I have heard this happens)....your weight losses thereafetr have been great. Huge well done for sticking with it x

You're doing so well - great job x

Well done you - I've got my first weigh in on Thursday....would love to get the same x

4lbs and 4inches....wow! And so far in to your journey too.....you must be so chuffed....big high five x

Honk for day 4

Honk for day three

You look amazing.... Keep looking at that photograph for inspiration as it would work for me....most women would kill for a natural body shape like that!!! Well done so far Hun x

I'm so glad you posted because I am on day three of ss and going through the exact same thing!!!! Thank goodness it "passes" lol

Good morning everyone.....I had my weigh in last night so ready to start the April challenge....good luck all :)

hi jo - it's not my wedding, it is my best friends and I am her bridesmaid. I got fitted for my dress last summer - back in the day when I was slimmer (even then I moaned that I was too fat - god, if only I knew). My mate has warned me I better get my diet stuck to as she can't afford a new...

Thanks Lily - I will check it out....

Minniemel - I have just ordered Beck - how are you finding it?

Hello everyone. I am restarting tomorrow after playing at this for the last few months. I just got back from a skiing trip and felt so ashamed of myself I wanted to weep. I was exhausted walking around with the ski boots on and exhausted after the smallest exertion.....as if that wasn’t bad...

Lily thank you for those wee tips......I tend to just sit and moan about being hungry...this weekend for sure I will be bathed and manicured to with an inch of my life....! :)

PS has anyone tried Beck here? I ordered the books yesterday....after a few days on CD my hunger always goes so I need to understand why (even thought I am not hungry or craving anything) I decide to sabbotage all my efforts and hard work by having a complete pig out....

Hi everyone - I am also new to the forum after lurking a long time. I've played with CD before - never sticking to it for more than a week - but this time I mean business and thought I'd sign up and be accountable. My best friend gets married in July and my bridesmaid dress is now too small...

Thanks Jo - how much do you want to lose? I put on 2 stone after a horrible break up last year. Just before that I got fitted and now have a size 8 dress!!!!! Must get in to it. Do you have a dress sixe in mind?

Hi all - restarting the Cambridge tomorrow after some success previously. Also waiting for my Beck book to arrive! I have to lose 2 stone to fit in to my bridesmaid dress...... babyblues 14lbs Babygal 21lbs Bethuk1 14lbs Coralprincess 14lbs Cyprusbride 20lbs Debbie125 21lbs Ellietoobig...

Hello everyone. I'm a long time lurker on minimins and have now decided to take the plunge and say hello. I am restarting Cambridge tomorrow after not really taking it seriously in the past!!! My best mate gets married in July and she CANNOT afford to buy me a new bridesmaid dress (can't fit...