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Not in a good mood.... Someone talk me down!! 1) Due on any day now... 2) Boyfriend is injured & can't work (self employed), so is relying on staff, but is massively frustrated, so we keep rowing... 3) Really hungry, because I have messed about this last week (lost 1st 4lbs in 4 weeks) but...

Oh thank goodness it's not just me!!! Has a few bad days, which I think is down to the fact I'm nearly at my first mini goal... 9 full days, plus the rest of today to get through before my holiday. I'm planning to be off plan then, but in the last 4 weeks have lost 1st 4lbs (yay!!) so have...

It was Day 2, but only a day. You feel bad, and (in the healthiest possible way!) remember how you feel. I know that if I've been bad, I'm super good the next day.. Take it one hour at a time to start with. If you feel like you need to eat then distract yourself. And have a bottle or big...

I too want to understand all of the science behind everything to do with dieting, weight loss, etc. However as I'm not a nutritionist, and am never likely to be, I can only conclude the following (which is pretty much as Chlo says): 1) We will put all the weight back on if we revert back to...

So I can go out on a Saturday night, and drink water whilst all my friends are going crazy on the booze - I was fine, but noticed they all STUNK of alcohol!! However on a Sunday, I was craving a cooked breakfast... So I did the kids sausage, bacon & egg sandwiches, and just had the sausage...

Yep, at first I felt & looked bloated, but the only thing to do is drink through it - crazy as it sounds. Your body probably isn't as used to as much water, so take it steady, but keep gouging. Before many more days have passed, you'll wake in the mornings WI a really flat tummy (even if, like...

Hey :-) Drink more, and make sure you have all your shakes. It will happen!! My boyfriend is doing this too, and he is down that he has only lost 10lbs in 2 weeks... Like 10lbs in 14 days isn't brilliant! But he's not had all his shakes - he thought he was cutting calories, but it's just...

Debs - how did you do? X

Thanks Cas :-) Gemma - ok, so you had a fun weekend. I understand totally the lure of wine, but put this weekend behind you and focus! Just take it one day at a time. Do you have anything planned in a few weeks like a holiday/wedding, etc? I have a holiday planned for 4 weeks, so I've...

Well looking back, week two wasn't 'hard', it's breaking habits that are hard.. But it was so worth it. Tonight was my weigh in, and not only did I survive a weekend, but a bank holiday one too... And.... (I can't believe this!!) I lost another 7lbs!! So that's 15.5 lbs in two weeks...

Well Casbebe... How did it go?? Second week is ok - I'm not hungry, but I want to eat (and I want to eat rubbish, at that!!) x

And I lost 8.5lbs! My boyfriend lost 7lbs :-). off to a good start! Just another long week until the next weigh in.... How have you all got on? Xx

Oh no... I'm sorry you're not having a great time. Well I've been ok - very surprised at this. Have been to the cinema and out for lunch with a friend, and have stuck to the plan (although I have had larger quantities of the meat/salad, but at least no carbs. And still a west loss, so happy :-)...

It's been a while since you posted, so I'm sure you've figured it out... If you want to eat and you're SS-ing, I believe eating according to the SS+ plan is probably best. And as for your wedding day, follow your CWPC's advice & exit properly!! Xx

Hey - I'm all for anything that works!! Let us know if it doesn't have an impact :-) x

Oooh - 24lbs in 6 weeks! That's great! Bet you can't wait to hit the 28lbs marker!! Xx

12lbs in 5 weeks is good, and the temptation to eat is so huge!! I'm trying SS+ for the first time, as when I have tried SS in the past, I have found it too hard. Only day 3, but day 3 with no problems.. Drinking water fine, which surprises me as it's not my favorite drink in the world...

Excellent :-) What step are you doing? Great when people notice - very much looking forward to it myself, but am only on day 3 so a while to go yet! X

Hey - your weight loss is great! I hope to achieve about that when I get weighed in next Monday evening.. Was shocked at my weight - my home scales (first thing in the morning & starters was 5lbs lighter!!). Can wait to see the 15's... :-) x

Step 2 is the one up from SS+ isn't it? I'm on that one, and on day 2 of it (2nd time over). Have always done SS before, so really liking the bit of food. :-) x

Oops! Predictive text... Meringue nests!! x

During ur nests being 3 pp for w, and a nice portion of strawberries, raspberries & blueberries... Perfect sweet tooth fix :-) How about you guys? Lindsay x

Good luck peeps.. Am off on my holiday on 21st Sept, so that's 18 days / just over 2.5 weeks.. I reckon... 5 lbs more.. Which will take me to 1 stone off in about 6 weeks. That'll do nicely for starters!! Xx

Hey WillowFae et al Just thought I'd update... A couple of weeks later, 10lbs down and you will be pleased to know my trousers aren't feeling tighter anymore!! 10lbs is a tiny fraction of what I have to lose, but my goodness, it has already made a difference!! Yippee!! Xx

You can track running on the app if you have it. 30 mins is 8pp - hth :-) x

Hello Crissy! We'll get there. I have 6 stone to lose - I started doing WW online on my own 3 weeks ago, but went yesterday to my first meeting as I fancied meeting some people and getting a bit more for my money, so to speak!! The meeting was nice, and the only down side was that the...

When do you have your weeklies? I understand that if you spread them unevenly throughout the week, with a peak day, that can help? Also - are you eating your full allowance? I heard not doing that can reduce the weight loss rate..? Good luck :-)

You KNOW that if the official scales had shown a loss, I wouldn't have even raised the point!!! lol!

How long did you run, and what intensity?

Evening everyone! I went to my first WW meeting tonight, and every stereotype box was ticked which made me silently giggle a bit. But I'm one of those stereotypes, right - so no judging from me. Anyway, stood on the scales, and of course they're weighing me in at 3lbs heavier than my home...

Good evening! Oh blimey! I suppose you never think about that side of thing - start up costs I mean! Ok.. Can the on line forum people help you? I have no idea of the format of RC, so I'm probably being simplistic! Apologies.. Try a WW meeting and see what you think. Lindsay x

Hello! What a shame - that isn't good news. Whilst I think WW is the bees knees, I you really like RC, maybe call the company, see if there is another class relative nearby, or could you become a leader of your own class? Why did it close down? Lindsay x

I will have to tell you tomorrow as I willbe attending my first one! I've been doing it on-line for just over two weeks, but I popped in on one last week to buy some bits and thought it looked rather good, so I've changed my membership and I will be there tomorrow at 5.30pm! Lindsay x

Hello! I need to lose a little bit more than 5 stone, but losing 5 stones would certainly put me backin the 'healthy' category. I have been doing WW on-line for just over 2 weeks, but I popped to a meeting last Monday to pick up a few bits (cookery books, etc). The meeting looked great, and...

Hey :-) I was just wondering because I was ready to kill for some chocolate last night and I wondered how long I could stick to WW.... So I had some, pointed it and all was well with the world... The last 2 weeks have slipped by, and I've not defaulted yet.. And it has been, dare I say it -...

Dreamings & GingerJo- So may I ask, how come you stepped away from WW and then later re-joined? What did you feel you were missing whilst on WW? Lindsay x

I will just give it time - Miss Impatient I am! Pad Thai is at worst case 15PP apparently, so not the worst option I could choose from a take out place. Maybe if I save my points, it could be to,or row might's treat?! Lindsay x

Lemai (well, everyone really!) - brilliant going! Did you have your body fat stats measured at your WW meeting? I'm contemplating going to my leisure centre once every 3 months to get my stats done.. Will be interesting to see how it goes. So Lemai, if I may ask, what was your start weight...

I haven't drunk much, so I'm not going to the loo much - this is normal non-diet/non-healthy behaviour for me.. I've never been a big drinker (unless it's a cocktail!!) so I am going to deliberately up my fluid intake to see if this helps. The other benefit to drinking loads is that when the...

2lbs average loss for the last 2 weeks, which I'm happy with - obviously wish the time could fly by quicker, but I'm in this for life. So anyway, my trousers are feeling tighter!! What's all that about? I'm going to neck a couple of glasses of water, because I don't think I'm drinking...

Looking forward to hearing how your losses are going everyone. Here's a question for you (I'm going to post as a separate thing as well) - I'm losing weight, all good. 2lbs average (athough it's only been a couple of weeks). So - why do my trousers feel tighter????!! Lindsay x

Also, how do I upload a photo? I feel like I'm hiding without an avatar! X

Aww.. You guys are awesome! I want to snack because I'm bored.. You know also when your teeth feel likely they hurt because you want to chew something?! Nope? Just me who's odd then. The days are going great - it's outside of work that's not so great, but it'll be ok. I've not fallen off...

How did you do today? How long have you been doing WW? X

Soup on poorer days... It's only a quid or so, and it's pretty filling! Was pleasantly shocked at how cheap fruit was when bought from a market stall. A large punned of plums, 5 nectarines, 3 bananas, a punned of strawberries - £2.80! Plus no further temptation of a supermarket! Lindsay x

Thanks (if that last post was directed at me)! Happy so far. Would still quite happily devour massive bars of chocolate or consume packets of biscuits, but only because I'm silly. I'm not actually hungry.. :-) Lindsay x

All going ok for me so far - day 14. Kept inside points which is good. Snack wise - I'm a real grazer, so I bought myself a cute flask & wash bag to use as a lunch bag - hey, it's washable! I zap my soup in the morning then pour it into the flask, so I have something good, filling & low...

Hey all It's not that I am unhappy with the UK way, but I accidentally went on WW.com earlier, as opposed to WW.co.uk and it was interesting.. Where we have real live humans as role models, I was very interested to read a bit about Jennifer Hudson - pretty cool endorsement. Do we have any UK...

Hi all You're probably in the next category down now, but if not, may I join you? I found out a disturbing fact at the weekend.. My 6' 6" darling step son weighs 16 stone! He thought that was loads (not in a problem way). He's in good shape, but I was mortified that coming in at a foot less...

All going good so far... :-) The negative colleague comments seem to now be 'you're so good being organised with lunch like that - I wish I was as organised'... I did treat myself to a cute washbag (it's wipe clean, so good for lunch! And matching flask so I'm uber prepared - I don't even have...

Great question! 1 or 2lbs never wounds like much, or even enough, but in the time I've been procrastinating I could have lost 2 stone! That sounds like plenty!! Well done everyone, and I'll be one of you fabulous people with a lovely big number to report in a few more weeks, I'm sure...

Hey there I worry about not losing the weight week in, week out but at least I'm in control of my eating with this and if one week it all stays the same, at least it won't have gone back on. I also cant get out of my habit of jumping on the scales almost daily, and I'm gutted when I don't see...

I just had a vegetable Moroccan tagging in a pot tonight. 3 mins in the microwave and 3 points! Well pleased WI my supermarket easy option tonight! Lindsay x

Hey all! Would love to be in your 'gang'. I too have done CD, lost a couple of stone (she says casually), stopped dn gained a couple of stone ;-). WW is really working out good for me. I signed up in March & lost half a stone in 3 weeks (with relative ease - I was really chuffed), but then...

Want to say hello, I'm new in here. Hoping to make so friends for the journey. I also have a few questions so I'm hoping some of you can help me! I did WW on line back in March & was delighted to lose 7lbs in 3 weeks. Got a nice little routine going for lunches at work (always my hardest bit)...

Brilliant idea dannii27! Thanks :-)

Frustratingly it is nearly home time.. Unfortunately I have a mountain of stuff still to do, so not quite time to escape just yet!! I thought I'd post/vent purely because I'm normally very chilled out. But you know when something just goes 'pop' and you want to either cry or bash something...

1) Am due on... 2) Am very blooming hungry 3) Mobile phone companies are not funny.. (don't you just hate people either fobbing you off, or lying?) 4) Why anyone needs to humiliate someone else in the office escapes me 5) A duvet day is not an option (DAY 8!!)

I'm not quite that bad, but it felt very uncomfortable at times today. Feel fine now. Have got to the 'not feeling hungry' stage I think (hurrah!) so now have to distract myself to break old habits.. Picked up my new kitten today - that should do it... ;-)

Is this normal? I'm on day 4, have drunk a little more water than is recommended as a minimum (around 3litres a day), but I have stomach cramps and feel like I need to go to the loo, but nothing is happening (sorry - tmi I expect!).. I really don't feel good Lindsay x

3 1/2 weeks @ 3lbs a week = 10.5 lbs Go for it! Lindsay x

Just read through this - really finding your writing & journey interesting. Sure we can't convince you to take up that blog again? Good luck :-) Lindsay x

Do the bags of sugar thing - so you have lost 8.5+3+3 = 14.5lbs (over a stone in 3 weeks?!! That's amazing by any standards!) Find something that weighs a stone - 6 1/2 bags of sugar do for example?? It's more than you think, and you don't want to carry that around with you - it's heavy...

Fab - will download them both.. I'm guessing you both know there's a Minimins app? Thanks girls :-)

Fab! Well please come back when you've had your holiday & let us know how you get on.. I just re-read your message. Nearly 5 stone in 12 weeks! Amazing!! x

Good on you Kate - congratulations on your children, and I hope you do it in 12 weeks :-) Lindsay x

Hi there! I'm starting today, so I'll buddy up with you! I'm aiming to lose 7 stones (8 if it looks good on me!). How about you? Up the water intake, although be prepared to go to the loo A LOT in the first week or so! Try not to arrange socials that revolve around food - people will not...

Good luck! I'm 17st1lb, so am in a similar place to you weight-wise. I'm trying to look at losing the weight as the one thing I can control in my life, when everything else is a bit subjective at the moment. My job is great, but only a temp contract, my home is lovely, but it's only rented...

Hi Redkettle Good luck - you're about to embark on a journey that will change your life :-) I am just starting today, although I did the diet a few years back very successfully (I just made the mistake of not moving onto maintenance - I didn't follow the plan, just got so excited that I'd lost...

Well done you! I bet 11 1/2 weeks ago you didn't think you'd make it to 12 weeks?! My 12 weeks will be 7th August. How are you going to shift the last 3 stones? Are you SS-ing? Lindsay x

I'm wondering if there's an app out there to help me track my water consumption, or if there are any specifically for the Cambridge Diet? I like to distract myself by tracking..!! Thanks ladies & gents :-)

Oooh... do you know what? I've been extremely tired lately, and it never occurred to me that it was the diet! I just thought I was a bit under the weather, but I have just been so exhausted. Been doing it for 2 weeks today, and only yesterday and today have I woken up & been awake (if you...

Definitely just the Quorn 'chicken' pieces or mince, apparently... Glad you're back on track. I know the ketostix are a bad idea, but I'm addicted too. But just for your information, my CDC said not once did they ever show a reading for her.. Apparently if your body uses the ketones really...

Just get back on, as you say. But try not to fall off in the meantime. My counsellor said today something really poignant: If you feel hungry, but can't decide what you fancy, you're not really hungry.. If your body is actually craving something (think women eating coal when they're...

I agree - don't over exert yourself. Remember that you're on really REALLY reduced calories. As an example, I'm reasonably fit and didn't think about spending 4 or 5 hours doing reasonably exertive gardenning (removing turf, large stones, etc). I felt so tired - I actually couldn't keep...

Follow the book to start with, until you're comfortable & you know what to expect. You could use half of each, I'm sure. It is fairly flexible in that way, though (I believe). x

I have a similar goal (although my starting weight is heavier), and I want to have lost a good stone by 11 July. I started on 16th June. 7.5lbs the first week, and my main tip would be to not deviate from the diet until you're on holiday! I had a bit of a problem this last week - it was my...

What other diet would you be able to lose 5 or 7lbs in the first week? I don't think I've ever managed that before.. Week 2 has been really hard for me - I think I was so happy with a 7.5lb loss at the first WI that I've kind of relaxed off.. not good. I haven't drank so much water, and...

Just keep going.. Day 1 I was fine, day 2 I had a cracking headache, day 3 I was freezing cold.. Day 4, I was fine. I wasn't feeling 'wonderful' like some people report, but I wasn't hungry and I didn't feel unwell. I do have to take myself off to bed early some nights to keep from caving &...

There are two options: I LOVE to make my shakes (not soups) with ice. You can buy it ready crushed (the horrible makers advertise it as perfect in a Mojito!!).. I have my hand blender and mix it up to make it really thick & cold. It's really much nicer (imo) like this.. The second option...

I know exactly what you mean - I watch the family having a meal and really want to join them. But I remind myself that at the end of the diet, when I'm where I want to be, I CAN have some of those foods again! It's only for the short term, even if it's 6 months or whatever.. Remember after...

As long as you can stick to the bit of cottage cheese or whatever, then that's ok. It's just a little less than SS+.. I have to have a little nibble every now and again, I have to say.. Will see what the scales say on Wednesday at my WI! x

You'll do great lil_legs.. And just remember to keep going after your first WI.. the temptation to reward yourself after that great 1st weeks loss is huge.. Sauce.. We're going to do it!! Today I'm going to drink my water, do a tiny bit of exercise & be 100%... sometimes I have 4 packs, but I...

What weight did you start at? I did CWP about 4 years ago for 3 months, lost about 2.5 stones, but a combination of feeling amazing & my birthday meant I stopped immediately & too soon.. I don't have the discipline to do WW or SW. It was my son's 16th birthday on Thursday & we went out to...

The first 3 days are a killer, and it takes so little to knock you out of ketosis.. Ah well, I will keep persevering.. X

I just keep taking myself off to bed for a snooze (bugger all housework is getting done!!) or keep glugging the water... Who knew the different brands of water seem to have different tastes!! How long have you been on it? Stay strong! X

£2 a meal isn't too bad I find.. Lunch from a sandwich shop always comes to at least twice that. That's how I'm justifying it, anyway!! X

As my other half has suggested - cheat ON the diet (ie an extra shake) rather than off it... That's probably going to be my saving grace. But preparing meals for the rest of the family is one of the hardest parts, I agree. X

Hi Sauce I ate it because: (a) I was carving a roasted beef joint for the boys & I <3 roast beef (but that's no excuse, cause I <3 most foods... Duh me!!) (b) I was thinking of the Cambridge/Atkins-ketosis similarities (c) because I had a weak moment.. :-s X

If you compare it to Atkins, that's a ketosis-based diet & it's all about the meat there isn't it! I had less than 200g of it, but no loss showing :-( Maybe that is why they say in theory none? Thanks for replying guys.. Linz x

I had a really small amount of beef - is this likely to affect ketosis? Thanks Linz

I need 100% encouragement as well so am going to hop on board.. Ok, so I guess we need to help each other through this? I have some obstacles and I DO NOT want to deviate from SS. Obstacle's over the next few days - Father's Day - our 3 sons want to take DH (& presumably I!) out on...