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Hi everyone, Not been too bad a week really considering I have been doing my end of year assessment with uni all week. I've been suffering with massive headaches though :( I remember I had them before but it was usually coz I wasn't drinking enough but I'm drinking about 5l a day so far...

Hi! How are you? Good I hope! :( boo to 9 lbs in 1 weekend!!!!! That's is very unfair!!! You'll soon get it back off again though :) I'll have to try and catch up on your diary soon, been manic with the end of my uni year this week but will get better with adding and catching up soon :) Hi...

Hi ladies!!!! Hope everyone's ok. So, my life's been really hectic, me and my partner have seperated after 8 yrs so I've been adapting to my new single life for the last couple of months, during which time I've needed lots of wine and unhealthy food so decided to take a break from exante...

Thanks LadyG! I think it is most definitely a mini thing! xx :D Hi Paula, thanks for taking the time to read my diary. I hadn't noticed that actually. Very interesting! I'm going to have to go back and read through now you've said that!! I do think adding chewing into the diet threw me off...

Thanks LadyG! Seems like you're doing very well with the old shredder too! xx Thanks Clair, I know it's mad that I'm over the moon about being overweight!! lol! xx

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing ok!! WI today and I've lost 3lbs which I'm really pleased about. What I'm even more excited about is that I am officially overweight rather than obese!!!! :D:D:D I've had a few days where I've eaten this week too but I've made really sensible choices and...

WOW!!!! :D:D Brilliant loss this week! And in the 12's! I'm so pleased for you! You're going to be at your goal in no time! I think weighing in when you feel like it is a brilliant idea. I think it can be really disappointing when I get a rubbish loss even though I know my measurements are...

Hi LadyG, I've just had a proper catch up on your diary and can't believe how bloody brilliantly you're doing. You have stayed so strong and determined, earning every bit of your success. As for the pics Mrs! :D You look incredible! :D You can see a massive change in your shape, you must feel...

Hello my lovely!! Thank you. I think it just sounds rubbish in comparrison to other weeks but when you see the photo of 1lb of fat it's quite good really!!! Hope you're ok xxx :) Thanks LadyG! The photo's do bring home how impressive all of our weight losses are don't they! Just think about...

WOW LadyG!!! 6lbs is amazing! Well done you - it's so well deserved! I'm really pleased for you xxx :)

LOL! I know, I think i've already got a pic of 1lb of fat on my diary somewhere so when yoy think about that I can't complain really can I! You've been doing amazingly!!! In the 12's you skinny mini!!! :D:D:D xx

Thanks Marge! I'm really chuffed! Couldn't believe it when a size 16 jeans fitted when I went out shopping at the weekend! And they were a comfortable fit too which is reassuring! How've you been getting on? Amazing I'm sure! :D

Hello everyone! Haven't beena round much but have been plodding on. Had a couple of off day plans this week and am questioning whether I should change diet for a while but I still have some packs left so think I will finish those before I make a decision. I might still have to post updates of my...

Hi Marge! I'm ok thanks but yes - I am literally drowning in uni work at the moment! I don't seem to get a spare minute, it's so full on!!! Hey ho, it'll be worth it in the end! How've you been getting on? xx :) Hi LadgyG. I'm still here! (Just) Plodding on but have been swamped! How've you...

Hi Crystal, I'm ok thanks you? Haven't been around much as uni's gone bloody mad! How you been getting on? I've been rubbish!!!!! x

Hi LadyG, thank you! I'm ok thanks apart from being REALLY busy! Life seems to have taken over at the moment! Hope you're ok? xxx :)

Hi hun, not too bad thanks, you? I've been flagging a bit with the diet this week. Think I have missed coming on here but time really isn't permitting at the moment. Uni has got ridiculously busy as has work so I've been working loads of overtime. Hope you've been ok, I'll try to have a proper...

I'm a social work assistant at the moment but am being sponsered to do my degree so will soon be a social worker (well in two years!) I've got to say I've been finding it tough to stay on track 100% so have been having some meals though that seems to have helped! :confused: Very confusing but...

Oh bless you! It's probably because you're so close to your goal and already looking fab. You'll get there hun, just carry on taking it a day at a time. xx

Thanks, how are you getting on? Haven't had a chance to check your diary in a while xx

Hi, I'll be interested to hear how you get on with the atkins diet as I'm considering going onto that one a bit nearer my goal. I'm torn between that and slimming world so I'll wait to see how you get on. What do you do for a job? Sounds very simular to mine.... :)

Day 53 (I think) Hi everyone, I've not been around much as things are still a bit mad. As planned I have changed my WI day though didn't have chance to wi yesterday so I'm now weighing on a saturday. I'm really pleased to say I've lost 4lbs which takes me to 13st 12lbs! Finally in the 13s...

Day 50 Today's been ok, I decided to aam yesterday (not quite sure why!) so I came back to TS today. It's gone fine and to be honest I feel a bit relieved to be back on plan. I'm hoping for a good lose this week as my metabolism should have been kick started over the weekend. I've got this...

Thanks LadyG! I missed you all over the weekend! I'm really chuffed about loosing 1lb when off plan - It's given me hope that it might be achievable when I hit my goal and want to maintain. Don't get too wrapped up in the loses (says she!!!!), I bet you've lost inches this week instead. Are...

Thanks Marge! Families are complciated things aren't they! Things are still a bit rubbish but hey - I can't control that but I can control this diet so I am going to crack on! I am officially back on TS today and started the shred again yesterday. It's getting a little bit easier though I still...

Hi Custardtart. I'm not sure that my diary is inspirational! It's a bit of a rollercoaster! Well done you for getting to week 3! That's fab! Have you got your own diary? I've had a look but couldn't see one. How much weight have you lost? Nicky :)

Hi mate! How you doing? Sorry it's taken so long to reply, had a bit of a mad weekend. Sounds like you're dping well on the exercise front! I've been off plan for the diet and exercise over the weekend due to a fmaily crisis but I'm back and raring to go today. I've got an assignment to write...

Day 49 Hi everyone, haven't been on here for a few days as have had a bit of a fmaily crisis this weekend. I didn't get chance to WI on Friday so I suppose I will keep my WI on a Monday for now. I managed to loose 1lbs of the 2lbs that I had put on during the week which means I have a gain...

Hi! I'm sure you'll shift that 2lbs in no time! Especially if you are doing the shred! It's hard but quite rewarding isn't it! I've just done my 3rd day and I've got to say I'm finding it a bit easier each time. You lucky devil, 4 days of drink and no gain....:jelous: I'm jealous! lol! I only...

Hi, I'm ok thanks. Glad to hear that you're having a good day! Shame about ketosis not stopping the hunger though. Doesn't sound like you need it anyway, you're doing brilliantly! :) Hope you have a fab camping trip and good luck for your WI on Saturday if you're not back on here before then...

Hi! Welcome and good luck! I hated the milkshakes initially but they have grown on me. I always make sure I use ice cold water as I prefer them really cold. I couldn't get on with the bars or soups so just have shakes and the occassion biggest looser or tesco bar. Lots of other people really...

Sounds like you've got every right to feel a bit down but this is a fresh start for you now! Positive thinking about your slim future! ;) All those reasons why you want to loose weight are the things you have to remember when the take away demons are calling you! It's amazing how they can be...

Hi, What a tough time you've been having! Things can only get better for you :D Loosing weight is the most satisfying feeling in the world. Don't worry too much about the tuna and cheese, they're both low carb/high protien foods which is fine on this diet. I had a boiled egg in my first...

What an energy packed couple of hours! I have walked the dog (3.5 miles) and came home and done the shred! I actually finished it so feel quite proud! :D I missed one of the strength circuits and watched it though :o but when I had recovered I went on to finish the rest of it taking a couple of...

Day 44 Hello everyone! OH MY GOD - I ache in places I didn't know was possible today! In a moment of madness earlier I thought I would warm myself up better before going in for the dreaded shred! So, I have done some jogging on the Wii Fit. I opened up a new level after doing the long distance...

:( Rubbish bad back! Sounds like you're compensating with all that time on the treadmill though! Make sure you don't do yourself anymore injuries by pushing yourself too much though, there's no point being slim and gorgeous if you can't walk properly! ;) lol! xx :D

Hi LadyG, I'm not convinced that I will get addicted! lol! I'm just desperate to get this weight shifted! It's really hard but I've read so many reviews saying that it is really effective so thought it was worth a go! The way I see it is if I can do this diet (which I've found really hard...

That's the plan! I'm hoping it will get easier but if not it will be worth it anyway! Hope you're feeling better xx :)

I didn't finish though! :o I am just going to try my hardest to do as much as I can until I realise I've done the whole workout! I think it just took me by surprise today! How do you do that and then go to curves? lol! I seriously need to get fit - it's embarrassing! lol! :o xx

11lbs is amazing! The first week is mainly water hun, plus the 30 day shred will easily bump those numbers up for you in the month to come! Hope your knee gets better son, might be worth waiting till it's feeling ebtter before trying the shred as it's really hard on your knees xx :)

ENJOYING IT?? It's confirmed, you are crazy lol!!! I hope I feel like that in a few days as I didn't even finish it :o You should be really proud of yourself for getting through day 1 let alone going back for 2 more!! lol! I am following suit though, not sure I will be successful but I'm going...

Suffer being the correct word lol! It will be worth it in the end! x

I am not convinced! lol! :D x

Oh my god! I just did , ok attempted, the 30 day shred! You must be having a laugh! I only managed 15 minutes and I thought I was going to die! I am going to persevere with it but REALLY??!?!?!?!!?!? Marge and Clair, I have so much respect for you both after actually trying it! You brave...

Day 43 Morning all! I booked today and tomorrow off work to try and get on top of my uni work as I am VERY behind. I am going to try and crack on with it today with out the munchie devils coming to visit! Studying doesn't feel the same without a big bag of crisps and garlic dip! :( Oh well...

That's my thinking - there's a little method in my madness! I need to seriously manage my weekends better and am hoping that this will work :confused: x

Well done! Brilliant loss! Fab news about that 2 stone xx :)

Thanks hun, it'll be your turn next week! ;) xx

Well done! Brilliant loss this week and your overall losses are amazing! xx :D

Boo to being woken up!!!! I get very grumpy when it happens to me so I sympathise! lol! Hope you have a fab bank holiday Monday! :)

You look amazing in your new pics! Well done you and good luck for your week ahead x :)

Good luck! Hurry back and let us know how you've got on! As for men - they are rubbish at noticing things but I'm sure that doesn't reflect how much they care (deep down! lol) xx

I know! i am just trying to be creative in ways of motivating myself over the weekend as I'm sure I put some on over the weekend which is such a waste of all my hard work during the week! Fingers crossed it will work! xxx

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Day 43 Morning all. Surprise surprise, I've lost 3lbs! Seems to be a pattern forming here! Pleased with that though! I am now under 200lbs which feels great! I read this dos and don't article around dieting last night and one of the main ones was that you should never start a diet on a...

Day 42 Little slip up last night and ended up having a few glasses of wine with my friends. I'm not going to feel too guilty as I had a brilliant time - feels like forever since a good natter with the girlies :) I had a plain omelete at lunch time today too so have classed today as being a WS...

Hi, thanks. I'm feeling a bit better today which is good! Had a bit of a slip up last night and had a few glasses of wine at the pub last night and then had an omelete today. I'm not going to feel too stressed about it, I think it was a disaster waiting to happen lol! It could have been...

These ones aren't meal replacement ones I don't think.... Naughty I know but I'm thinking if I'm going to crumble and eat something sweet at least it will be less damaging? They have got 14g of carbs and 141 cals. Just trying to find extra things I can have in emergencies! Stop beating...

Hi Faye, I've been having a bit of a wobble this week too so we will support each other! Sounds like you've done amazingly to achieve the losses you have so far so just carry on, taking it a day at a time and have a moan on here when you feel like it! Nicky xx :)

Day 41. I've woken up feeling a little bit better knowing that I didn't eat stupid things like I wanted to last night! I'm still feeling a bit miserable as I want to go to the pub and I can't! I might go for a water and a catch up with everyone as sitting in feeling sorry for myself is not...

Hi all, sorry for my sulk earlier. I will try to contain myself in future! On a positive note it didn't end in a binge which is progress! Fingers crossed I can continue.... :) Hope everyone has a good bank holiday x

Hi, thanks for your message, a treat might be a good idea to reward myself in other ways than food. I wasn't for a second blaming exante, I was blaming myself. I just think I feel that I'm missing out on everything and am feeling a tad isolated but you're right, it will all be worth it in the...

I know you're right! It's just I've hit a bit of a wall at the moment, I can't seem to get past Thursdays without feeling rubbish. Never mind, I am just going to plod on and take it one day at a time. xx

Hi Clair, sorry you're having a rubbish day too, tomorrow will definitely be a better day xx

Hi, the 30 day shred sounds like a plan. My copy's just arrived it looks exhausting! lol! It's worth a go though! x

Day 40. I'm fed up. I hate this diet, I hate milkshakes, I hate water, I hate the fact that all of my friends are out tonight but I don't trust myself to go in case I eat or drink :( Most of all, I hate the fact that I have allowed myself to get this big and need such a ridiculous diet :( I...

It's rubbish isn't it! I was hoping that I'd be feeling a bit stronger today but unfortunately not. Hope you've had a better day xx

Thanks! I still haven't cracked it today! :( Haven't eaten thought which is good! This week's WI best be worth all of this will power! lol! xx

Day 39? I have had the most stressful day but am happy to say I've stayed 100% I seriously flagging though! I'm frustrated with myself that I get to this point in the week and begin to feel like this. What is that about???? Oh well, I will just have to plod on..... Hope everyone's had a good...

I think the inch losses are much more important than the scales! That's what everyone sees which is the main reason we are doing this diet! I didn't measure myself but might do it at the weekend and start to monitor it. What do you do for a living? Sound like you're out of the house for as...

Day 38 What a bloody tempting day! We had a buffet lunch for a colleague's leaving do today. I was very good and took some dips and veg as agreed but no food passed my lips despite the fact that it all looked SOOO yummy. Was quite pelased with myself really! I then went to meet my friend as...

Evening! Good thanks, you? x :D

I know?! It's mad really as I don't feel that different, I hope I have a dramatic body change soon! Everyone else's noticing it but but think I'm looking too hard lol! I'm hoping to get below 200lbs this week! I bet I go and stay the same! How's your day been? x

How you getting on today? Going strong I hope!! :D

Good for you! I think sometimes we need to take a stand and make a point and I can't imagine you doing that without just cause! Well done on another 100% day! :D

LOL! She knows me to well to believe that! I might just be honest and tell her NO! There's no reason why we can't meet and have a natter is there!!! Hope your evening's going a bit better xxx

Congrats on your loss this week! 2lbs gone forever!!! :D

Day 37 Been in court all day as I was called to give evidence but ended up not having to go on the stand - I feel so drained from all the waiting around and find it so frustrating about how much time I have wasted when I could have been getting on with my mounting stack of work! Never mind...

Sounds like a plan! Do what you need to do to get through TOTM. Mine's all over the place too, it really threw me when it turned up recently! Go for WS, the exercise will cancel the meal out and it's good for TOTM as it makes you feel less bloated etc. I think we need to listen to our bodies and...

LOL! That's the kind of thing I do! I choose a really good food and then eat about 10x too much! You did well to stop at half, I probably would have eaten it all! lol! :D Has anyone got any ideas about which is the best BMI calculator? I've tried the BHF, BBC, & NHS and all three of them are...

Oops, did you?! I'm sure that person was very hungry and I totally sympathise with that at the moment! lol! I don't mind, you're more than welcome to talk about whatever you like on here! It'll be interesting to get some ideas around ws meals, I'm a bit dumb with picking the right foods so you...

Good luck to you! I'm sure that's a great plan for you. Keep me posted on how you're doing! :D

Ha ha! I might well need you to do that if I don't behave myself! :eek: x

Hi, welcome and good luck! When you get through the first few days the hunger subsides! Just keep strong as the results are so worth it! :D

Well done on this week's loss! Blooming Marvellous! :D Good luck with the 30 day shred! :eek: xxx

How's your Monday been? :D xx

Its made me really rethink the whole weighing in every week...Cos i really was disheartened that the scales dont seem to be budging so got tape measure out and am totally motivated again...Its my official WI tomorrow so obviously i want to have lost something but Ive been trying stuff on out of...

Hi, I think you're right. I see walking as part of my daily routine rather than exercise but I suppose that's definitely doing me some good! My dog is loving the longer walks and giving me some peace to do my uni work in the evenings so a bonus all round! Thanks, like I said to Clair, I'm not...

Thanks Clair. Not sure I deserve it but very pleased!! x

Thanks Crystal, I'm feeling a bit better today (despite being hungry!) I've remembered why I'm doing this and am going to try and focus! I just hope that this motivation continues past a couple of days!! :D

Day 36 WI day! I am jammy! I have lost another 3lbs! My starvation during the week is clearly paing off but I could have some amazing losses if I didn't fluff it up at the weekends!!!!!! I'm very pleased about my loss though and need to try really hard to be very good this week as I think I'm...

Sounds like a plan. I might aam on Sat or Sun like Marge suggested but I am going to see how I go! Good luck for Monday!!!!!!!! :D

That might not be such a bad idea Marge. I might evaluate on Friday to see how I'm feeling but making sensible choices has got to be better than what I've been doing! :o

Thanks LadyG, I know, you've all been a fantastic support to me so far! I think I may need to bring in that straight jacket though if I don't get a grip of myself! lol! Fingers crossed about that inner willpower returning.... hopefully next time it comes it'll stay for a bit longer! lol xx

I will be fuming for you! We shall write a letter of complaint to the manufacturer of your scales if they are not a bit kinder! lol! Never weigh yourself at the end of the day!!!! I know it sounds ridiculous but I am sure I have two sets of scales, one in the mornings which are quite nice and...

Hi! Yes, lets support each other! I might need a few pep talks! lol! I was thinking about WS as I should have added a meal all this week but chose not to as I have had so many planned and unplanned eats recently. I think my problem is that when I start to eat I open the flood gates so think TS...

Hi! Well done on your weight loss this week! Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you, been a crazy week! You'll be whizzing through those targets in no time! :D

Welcome and Good luck! You're doing brilliantly, this site is an amazing support so make sure you use it lots! I know how tough the first few days are but the hunger does go and you'll have loads more energy in a few days. The first week's weigh in will be your reward! :D

Those losses are fab! I would much prefer to be getting smaller than the scales saying I'm lighter! It's obviously working for you. I bet you're moving down those clothes sizes quickly! Well done! :D

Wow Cybil! Your tracker is amazing! :eek: You should be so proud of your achievements so far! You'll be at your goal weight before you know it! :)

Thanks Cybil, I don't even think it's just about being hungry, it's just really bad habits I have got to break. I'm going to try really hard to re-focus from tomorrow, Thanks for your support - this diet can feel really lonely at times! :)

Day 35 Another RUBBISH day under my belt" I was doing so well but then came home and ate loads of my OH's dinner. I don't know what's wrong with me at the moment but I need to have a serious word with myself! The frustrating thing about it is that people are starting yo notice my weight loss...

Not a good day at all! :sigh: Stupidly I have just had about 2 handfuls of mixed nuts and a few slices of pepperoni. I'M SO HUNGRY! The pepperoni isn't too bad but not sure about the nuts..... Worst thing is that all I've just done is prolong the agony - bet it's another 6 days before going in...

Hello stranger! Boo to the curry men! It's most definitely a conspiracy! lol! Try not to be too hard on yourself, what's done is done. Here, I'll draw a line under it for you! ______________________________ Now for the more positive side of it.... you've got right back on it today! If this...

I know! And to think we should be pleased it's the weekend! Rubbish rubbish rubbish! lol! Well done on your 2lb loss! I'm positive you'll get to 3lbs by Monday - not so confident about myself though! lol :D xx

Fab pics! You should be really proud of yourself, you're doing so well! Your weight loss is amazing! :)

Day 34 I have woken up feeling STARVING! I just want to be slim, I don't want to rule the world... why is this SOOOO hard???? My OH half is away at a car show for the next few days and I feel slightly cross with him. He's leaving at 11am and went out at 7am this morning telling me that he'd...

Thank you! Rubbish isn't it! I still feel starving! This diet is soooooooooo much harder when not in ketosis! I'm seriously flagging again today! I'm trying to get some uni work done and I think that's a bit of a binge trigger for me! Hope work was ok for you and that nasty Mr Mcdonalds did not...

Hi! I totally sympathise with feeling hungry :sigh: but we are strong and we will resist! :D As for the Mcdonalds...... booooo!Mcdonalds should be banned whilst we starve ourselves lol! Hope the smell wasn't too tempting and that work was ok. :) xx

Day 33 Another day of TS under my belt! Yipee! Slowly starting to get back into it after my TOTM - thank god! I got some ultra slim bars from tesco earlier and they are much nicer (and cheaper) then the exante ones. I'm pleased I found something I can chew to give me a little variety! I've...

I think you're right, I had a couple of planned eats recently and they really sent me off course. Being on TS takes all the choice away which is a good thing for me! Fingers crossed I can give myself a good few weeks before aam.... wishful thinking maybe but it's worth a try! lol ;) You are...

Thanks Marge, I think I am just going to try and stay TS for a couple of weeks to give me a kick start after all my planned and unplanned eats! They don't seem to have dne a huge amount of damage which is good so hopefully if I stay TS then I will catch up with myself to reach my goal on time...

Hi, welcome and good luck! Sounds like you're got off to a cracking start! :D x

Hi! Just caught up in your diary - your GP sounds amazing, you'll have to send him to my surgery! lol! Don't be too disheartened about STS on AAM week. It has probably kick started your metabolism so you'll have a fab loss next week! :D

Day 32? This whole day counting business is becoming confusing! I think I may have lsot track..... Today's been a very good day - I've been a really good girl and avoided the many temptations which have come my way! I went on a training course and the trainer provided cakes which looked...

I'm still waiting for the K fairy! I'm jealous! I would happily trade my hungry stomach for bad breath lol! Glad you're getting on well! :D xx

Thank you! I am most definately not a size 14 yet though! It was just a very forgiving dress lol!

I know! I'm still in shock! lol! I weighed myself today and haven't lost anymore though so think it's caught up on me! :sigh: xx

Day 31 (I think!) Had a nightmare couple of days, my internet has been down so haven't been able to get online. I'm pleased to say that I have been really good! I went to my Mum's house earlier tonight and had a small piece of chicken which was a bit naughty but not a disaster! Hope...

Hi Clair, good thanks. Been having loads of problems with my internet but I am officially re-connected! How's you? xx

Sounds like you did amazingly to still loose over a birthday period! My hair has been falling out too so I searched for ways to prevent this and apparently you can take calcium suppliments. I haven't got any yet but think I will if it doesn't calm down soon! Your loses so far have been...

Sorry everyone but I had to share this. A friend of mine who's doing ll just emailed me this picture. It's 1lb of fat. I can't believe that I am 21 of these lighter! Yipee! I think I might be posting very random pictures like these to keep me motivated as I NEED to get in the zone! lol If anyone...

Oh, that's not good! I hope they feel better soon. It's horrible when they're poorly and I bet you're tired if they have been awake through the night...? Good for you for swerving that sarnie! I always struggle with WI day. I find it really demotivating as I feel I deserve a reward if I loose...

Thank you! I think i have been a bit flukey really as I've not been very well behaved over the last couple of weeks! You can definitely do it! You already are so just keep at it! We are both the same height with the same weight to loose so I'll be watching your diary closely to see how you...

Hi, welcome and good luck on your journey. I have had some bad days too, the trick is to pick yourself up, brush yourself off and carry on! You really can do this! xxx :)

I've just worked out that if I loose 4lb a week I will hit my goal by the day before my 27th birthday! That's achievable isn't it?!?!

Day 29 WI 4! Can't believe that I'm this far through, just a shame that I've had so many planned (and unplanned!) eats! Not to worry, I now mean business and am aiming for a slim Summer! I was pleased with the scales this morning. I've become much better with not weighing myself everyday so...

P.S I forgot to tell you all the most exciting part of my day!!!!!!!! In the morning, I tried my dress on that I had got for the wedding and it literally fell off of me! In a panic I called my Mum (who's a very trendy chick!) and asked if I could borrow one of her dresses. In the end I went...

Thanks Marge! You really remind me of someone I used to work with who was also called Marge! I took your advice and had a brilliant time! Hope you've had a lovely weekend! xx

Day 28 Morning all! Had a fab day at the wedding yesterday. My friend looked stunning, I was shocked as it was the first time I had ever seen her in a dress and we've been friends for 16 years! lol I tried to behave but I was sat at the front and it was a set menu. I tried to discreetly...

Well done on day 1! Just get through the first few days and it starts to get easier when ketosis kicks in. Men work in mysterious ways! My OH has been having a few sulks recently too - think it's probably something to do with the diet. They'll get over it I'm sure! :p x

Day 26 Today's not been a great day diet wise. I had a couple of chips earlier. I don't know what's wrong with me! The planned eats last week have really thrown me. Having the first meal just seemed to trigger the fat moo in me! lol. Off to the wedding tomorrow which should be good. I think...

Thanks Marge! I'm just about still on the wagon at the moment but I have the wedding tomorrow! :eek: I'm just going to try really hard to be good x

Day 25 Today's been busy! I was gutted I got all the way to work (I work about an hour away) and realised that I had forgotten my shakes! I bought some smoked mackerel and had one piece of that whilst working as I knew I had some late visits and have only just got home! The funny thing is all...

Thank you! Hope you're ok too xxx

Hi, light pink is good news! Means that you are hydrated! It's only when it's the tan colour that it means your out of ketosis. Hope that you've been ok at work! :) xx

Hi and welcome! I'm an obssessive weigher too :sigh: I haven't found it to be much of a problem though, I think you've got to do what works for you! Good luck and keep us updated! x Nicky :)

Day 24 Had such a busy day today! I tested earlier and I'm back in ketosis! It's wierd though as I feel dead! I'm also starving hungry which isn't right. I don't really trust the ketostix, don't think I'll bother buying anymore when I run out! I think I'm going to have a really early night...

Not really, ketosis has been amazing! Pitty I messed up and knocked myself out of it! :sigh: Anyway, off to bed. Hope you have a good day tomorrow! I ordered my beck book today so think I will start to follow it from Monday. Night xx :)

28 isn't too old! I'm just about to turn 27 and wouldn't even consider it until I'm in my 30's!! I'm studying for my social work degree. My work are funding it so I'm doing it alongside full time work. It's a bit mental but it's been an amazing distraction from food in between the bordom...

I'm like that with my niece and nephew. Far too gushy and embarrass them all the time! lol My niece is 10 and nephew 4. Hope when I get a bit healthier and finish my degree I can have my own! :) Have you got children? x

She is beautiful! Bless her, don't blame you for wanting to show her off! :) x

That''s definitely achievable! It's a good idea to set yourself challenges like that. It's almost like a count down too :D x

Well done you! I feel like that about this weekend - when I get this weekend out of the way there's no excuses for me! I'm fed up of the shakes too it's not even been that long for me! lol! You've done amazingly, you're so close to your goal... I have been telling myself that I will be...

Just think of all that weight which is disappearing and the day's nearly over! The Apprentice is on, distract yourself with some trashy T.V! It works everytime! lol xx

Day 23 I've been really good today. I've had my packs and 3l of water and a few cups of black coffee. I haven't felt too bad to say I have been knocked out of ketosis, fingers crossed it will stay that way! I've felt really cross with myself all day when I have reflected on the last 5 days...

I've had a shameful few days! Think I ate 4 out of 5! oops! But today is a new day, I have had a serious word with myself and am re-focused! What about you? Have you had a better couple of days? xx :)

Congratulations on this week's loss! Your meal sounds like a good choice. Hope this week is a success, will be interesting to see how you get on with you being a couple of weeks in front of me. Saying that I've had a naughty week with a few slip ups! It should make you feel hopeful that I still...

Hi! Welcome and good luck! I found the first 4 days REALLY hard so totally sympathise with you but it got much easier after that point. Stick with it, it will be worth it! You'll have that weight off in no time! :D xx

That's amazing! Well done! I always struggle on my WI day as I feel like I should reward myself! lol! You're doing amazingly, here's to week 2 WI! :D

I know but I feel really disappointed that I've had such a poor weekend! Never mind, I need to draw a line under it and move up! I sympathise with feeling hungry but it will pass! (That's what I keep telling myself lol!) Thanks for replying, I've been feeling rubbish all day lol! At least...

Day 23 Had a REALLY bad night last night. I don't know what happened but I ate about 10 chips, a sausage and about 10 sweets. I feel really cross with myself as I have knocked myself out of ketosis. (Really wasn't worth it) I think I've been approaching this diet in the wrong way this week...

Thanks Jubbly! x :D

Hi, thanks hun. I've seen loads about them too but a friend at work recommended them so thought I'd give them a try! I will certainly keep you posted! :D x

Happy Birthday! :D I think your choice of meal sounds good. The Harvester do a lovely salad bar so there's plenty of healthy choices! Hope you have a lovely day and enjoy your meal! :D

Thank you! x :D

Day 22 Morning all! Had my WI this morning and was pleasantly surprised to see that I have lost another 3lbs! :D:D:D Not bad to say how much I have slipped up this week!!! :D Also, I ordered some Acai berry suppliments online - have anyone tried these? A friend at work told me about them...

Day 21 The meal went really well last night. I had a small chicken on a skewer (but no satay sauce :() for a starter. For my main course I had two small pieces of chicken, 1 small piece of beef and a prawn (It was a set menu which is left on the table to help yourself!). I felt a bit fed up...

Thanks for the info! It went ok, I just picked at the meat and had a chicken skewer. I tested myself today and I'm still in ketosis so think I got away with it! :p x

Hi, I know but in all fairness, I have put myself in the position where temptation was always going to be a problem! I tested myself this morning and I'm still in ketosis (Don't ask me how lol!) You are doing amazingly well. You should be so proud of yourself! You have some strong will power...

Hi Chaz! How you doing? When are you re-starting?? xx

Hi, thank you! That's made me feel a bit better. I definately didn't have any bread. I spoke to my friend this morning and she was wetting herself as apparently I kept telling her that bread was evil! :p Also, my ketostix arrived this morning and I tested myself and I'm still in ketosis! I...

Hi, welcome and good luck on your weight loss journey! You're going to look amazing in that bridesmaid dress! ;) x

Day 20 My day went awfully wrong yesterday......:sigh: I went to a bbq at a friends house and the bunch of sabotages force fed me 2 sausages, 2 pieces of chicken, a bottle of wine and 2 ciders.....(It's all a little fuzzy after that point so it may well be even worse than that!) Now for...

Day 18 I have had a fab day today, went to see Billy Elliot with a friend. It was amazing! I was really pleased with my meal too. I had a grilled chicken salad, some of which I left because I felt so full! (I know - it's amazing that a salad filled me up! lol) :p I've decided to go to the...

Hi everyone, sorry - I'm a late joiner but would like to loose 14lbs this month. Good luck everyone. P.S. I've taken you off Muffy x :) Cybill - 14lbs Gemma - 23lbs Mini - 8lbs namaste - 14lb Chicken - 14lb Flab-buster - 19lbs Fabat40 - 16lbs Carly - 16lbs Emily - 14 lbs Nearly30 - 16lbs...

Day 17 My day's flown by today, it's been good to be at work, in a proper routine. Only had my shakes today - no naughty food! :p I'm off to London tomorrow to watch a show! So excited! I've decided to get a salad when we go for the meal, don't think that should do much harm. I'd be really...

Lovely to see you're back and feeling better! :D xx

Welcome back Chaz! Glad to hear you're feeling better, I'm sure the second time will be easier! :D xx

It's rubbish isn't it! lol! :p How've you been Marge? Good I hope :) x

14lbs in a week! That's amazing, well done! :D

Day 16 part 2 Evening all! Had a really productive day and got my assignment written plus lots more course reading so I am officially up to date! I hate being on this diet when I'm at home on the computer all day! Bordom definately provokes cravings for me! Hope everyone's had a good day! :D

Hi Chelsea, welcome! I found the first few days really hard but it got much easier ..... promise! Good luck on your weight loss journey! :D

Well done on your amazing week one loss! Makes it all worth it doesn't it! :D x

Keep going Blue Butterfly, it really does get easier when you get the first 4 days out of the way! :)

You're not a pig! You proved that by turning down all the other picnic food (which I am not so sure I would have managed! lol) plus by all of the weight you have lost so far! I think it took real control to make the sensible choices that you did and that's something you should be proud of! Plus...

Day 16 I have been full of energy today and have managed to get my last outstanding assignment completed 3 days early which I'm REALLY relieved about! After having a meal last night I was worried that I would be consumed with guilt today but I feel really positive. I definately think this diet...

Thanks ladygaga, I think having something to eat yesterday was a good choice as I'm full of energy today and have found it really easy to transfer back to TS! I've got a couple more aam days over the next couple of weeks and have been feeling so anxious about them but now realise, like you say...

Congratulations Tracey, your losses have been amazing and so well deserved. Good luck for the week to come - not that you'll need it you're doing brilliantly! :D xx

Day 15 part 2! I decided to aam today as I was feeling REALLY hungry. I had a hot chicken salad which was really yummy and I didn't eat it all which I'm pleased about. I know it's a bit naughty but I'm not going to feel too guilty about it, the next couple of weeks are going to have a few aam...

Hi Lady Gaga, just caught up on your diary - you're doing amazingly well! What a stressful week you have had yet you've remained on plan which is a huge achievement! It's diaries like your which keep me motivated to carry on with my own journey. xx :)

Well done on this week's loss Pang! Here's to week 2! :D xx

Day 15 I'm feeling quite pleased with my WI this morning! I've got LOADS of uni work to do today. I was thinking this morning that my life is a bit mad at the moment - I'm working full time within social services, doing a full time social work degree and am on this metal diet. I feel quite...

Congratulations! Well done! :D xx

WI 2 Hi everyone! So WI 2 and I've lost 4lbs! :D That takes me to over 1 stone in a fortnight which is bloody amazing when you think about it! Very pleased with that! :D Nicky :)

Good luck xconfusedx. Sounds like a good idea to leave it a week if you know that triggers cheating! I'm not sure how I could do that as my first WI is what got me through week 2! Make sure you have all your packs as your body will go into starvation mode if not and that will have th...

No you won't, positive thinking.....;) xx

Hi, welcome back and good luck! You can do this! Just take one day at a time and before you know it the weeks will pass and lbs will shed! Week 1's WI seems to give consistent high losses which will spur you on. I've found it helpful to concentrate on the diet week by week rather than worry...

I know - scary! I'll cross my fingers for you tomorrow. Try not to beat yourself up too much about eating. You wouldn't have even thought about it before no doubt so that's an improvement in itself! :p Good luck for tomorrow :D

Try not to worry too much, I had a mackarel salad at around the same stage you ate and still lost 11lbs. Today's another day! :D

Day 14 Had quite a good day today. I went to a BBQ and saw a few people I haven't seen in a few weeks. 3 people told me that it looked like I had lost weight which really cheered me up! :D It's funny as I haven't noticed it on myself other than my clothes feeling a little bit baggy so it was...

Thanks Miss Mac! I think I would put weight on and I'm in such early stages of the diet that it would be soooo demotivating for me! Fingers crossed I'm not going to do too much damage. Putting to one side how anxious I feel about the food involved, I'm really really looking forward to going...

7lbs! Fab loss! Don't beat yourself up too much about last week - we live and learn. Plus, look how quickly it has come off again. It'll be interesting to see if the aamw kick starts your metabolism and you start to get bigger losses, you certainly have this week! :) xx

Day 13 - nearly in the bag! I feel watered out today! I've been a bit naughty and had more squash and diet coke just to get the fluids down me! Other than that I'm on plan! I'm really struggling to eat all my packs at the moment. I know I have to eat them and generally force myself but last...

I doubt very much that it will be - I think I'm going to throw a sicky. It's really really rude but they'll get over it and I can make up for it when I get a bit more weight off! Hope you're still doing well DM! Nicky :)

Hi Clair, I think you're right. There's loads of time to go out for meals when I'm a healthy weight! The wedding is a sit down meal but my OH said I can decreetly put all the carby food on his plate so I don't look rude!! I'm going to London for a show on Thursday and we're having a meal...

That's fantastic - well done! You really deserve this, you have worked so hard for it! Roll on the next few weeks when you'll hit your other targets! :D xx

Hi Gemma! Welcome and good luck! Sounds like you're really ready with this by the statements you made about why you're doing it. You're going to do great. The first 4 days are really tough but it's so worth it so try and stick with it. Drink plenty of water, that's the only thing which kept...

Day 13 I think I am officially in what people call 'the zone'!! :D I love the way this diet just takes food out of the picture! I'm really really worried about my planned eating days over the next 2 weeks though as it may well go to pot after these. I hope I can find the will power to make...

Hi Pang! Glad to see you're going strong! You're doing so well - I was really moaning to my diary when I was at the stage you are!! If you can manage the first week so well, you're going to fly for the rest of the diet! :p

Hi Marge, surprisingly it did! lol! I don't really know how I'm doing this but I am! Despite craving different food, I have got to the point where it just isn't a option which is very strange! I'm a bit nervous about opening the flood gates with my planned eating days coming up - I hope I've got...

Welcome and good luck! :)

How you feeling Chaz?? Much better I hope! :D

Hi Tracey, I've just had a quick catch up on your diary - you're doing so well! Bet it'a great going out to buy new, small clothes! Can't wait till I get to that stage! Have a fab bank holiday weekend! Nicky :D

Day 12 Today's going ok, just watching the Royal wedding, Kate Middleton looks beautiful. I'm currently trying to do my uni work but am craving a packet of crisps..... I need to get over myself because there's no way I'm going to be having any!! :D I've been really well behaved with the...

Thanks Marge - still can't believe I'm doing this! :) Try not to worry too much pangpang, at least you know now. :D xx

Day 11 Today's been pretty good - been so busy at work that the day's flown by! I've been really hungry though - stomach's been really grumbling all day! Really strange as I POAS and I'm still in ketosis :confused: Never mind, hopefully it will pass.... I was really pleased today as my jeans...

It's pomegranet, apple and raspberry high juice from tescos. It's got a few calories in but is sugar free. It's got malic acid in so won't knock you out of ketosis. Enjoy!! :D

Hi Keely, just caught up on your diary and you're doing really well! The first week nearly killed me but I feel fine now and have since the weekend. Stick with it and we're all here to support you if you need to have a rant! ;) xx

Hi Pang! Well done on a successful day 2! Sounds like you've cracked it! And yes.... you are wierd for liking the soups - they're gross! lol ;) Hope day 3 has been as good! x :D

Day 10 Been a really good day today. I've been so busy at work that it hasn't given me much time to obsess about food which is a result! I've been on the Wi fit everyday since Saturday and feel much better for it, I just hope it aids my weight loss too :D I'm off to the cinema tonight to...

Thanks Keely! xx :D

:D I'm a bit of a serial weigher but I haven't liked what they've been saying today so I've decided I'm going to leave it till Monday! I made lollies with the allowed squash you can get from tesco, think it's raspberry, canberry and apple? Let me know if you want the full details of it! It...

Yep, it's Nicky's weight loss diary (I think)! When reading, you might have to ignore my moaning, I've used it to have a rant on a few occassions lol! Glad your packs are on the way. It will make it easier for you to get into the swing of things! Well done again on day 1 - bring on day 2!! ;) xx

Hi JennieC! Welcome and good luck! Sounds like you're doing a grand job so far, role on day 4 when it gets easier! Use this site to have a rant when needed - it's seriously helped me through my first week! Anyway, good luck! :D

Hi Dance Magic! Welcome and good luck on your weight loss journey. I found the first few days really tough but it gets easier after day 4 (Says me the expert who's been on the diet 8 days lol :D) We've got a simular amout of weight to loose so I will follow your diary with interest! x :)

Oh good, glad to hear that you're ok chick!! :D If I was you I'd enjoy your week of bread, pasta, potatoes......(yum) Can you tell how much I'm missing carbohydrates!!! hee hee!! :p xx

Day 9 - Part 2! Got LOADS done today though unfortunately it wasn't my uni work as I had planned! I've cleaned my house from top to bottom, walked the dog twice, burned 340 calories on the Wi, decorated my nails (twice!), caught up on my work emails, cooked a week's load of food for my...

Thanks Marge! :D I've never been a great sleeper but thought I was getting into a better pattern recently. Never mind - it'll all be worth it when I'm slim!! :p

Hi, how did you get on at the doctors? Good I hope! Look forward to seeing you back on here when you've recovered! ;):D;) xx

Well done for drinking it, I opted for a boiled egg instead of my soup on the 1st night! I have found this hard enough without forcefeeding myself things that I hate! I'm so jealous of people who like them all - it would be lovely to have some variety instead of just shakes.... lol xx

I am over the moon - I didn't deserve it really as I had a meal on one of the nights (bit naughty in week one!! lol) I am the same - I think I have replaced my addiction of food for this site! It's been so good to have somewhere to vent to people who are in a simular position! How've you got...

Hi Keely, welcome and good luck on your journey! I sympathise with you, I started last week! I felt terrible. It does get much easier though - promise! Once you get over the first 4 days you will start to feel much better, it will be all about controling the things in your head rather than...

That's amazing.... and very well deserved! You sound so ready for this, good for you!! :D xxx

Rubbish! Tell him not to worry, most people fail the first time, he can always re-take it! :D

That's good! I found it hard to sleep from day 1 because I was hungry lol! Then I was just wide awake once ketosis kicked in! I'll cross my fingers that you don't get the same problem! Oh yeah, I was going to tell you, I saw someone had made ice lollies with the allowed drinks so tried it...

Hope you feel better soon :) xxx

Well done on getting through day 1! And good luck to your bf with his driving test today, I hope his rumbling stomach doesn't distract him too much! Good luck with day 2 - it sounds like you've got this diet in the bag! ;) xx

:( Oh no, I wondered how you'd be as I hadn't seen you post for a couple of days! I hope you feel better soon x x x :)

Day 9 :) Morning everyone! I've woken up feeling much better today which is good! I don't seem to be sleeping very well though. I know ketosis means you wake early but does anyone else have problems getting to sleep too? I seem to be be struggling with both!! Anyway, I have a study day...

That's a really good point, I think I might go and have a soak in the bath and an early night instead! Thanks Marge xxx

Maybe...? I can't remember the last time I was poorly so I hope not! I don't do illness very well!! ;) I'm still debating over the salad! I can't believe what an emotional battle this diet is. If only I had debated this much over the naughty things I ate which made me this fat!!!! :o

Day 7 - Part 2 I have been grinning all day following my very unexpected weight loss! :D In between all the grinning I have felt REALLY poorly though. Is this normal for day 7? I thought it was going to be plain sailing from here ;) (I wish) Anyway, I've decided I might have a salad...

Thanks Marge! I'm still grinning from ear to ear!! :D

Good luck on day 1! You're very lucky to have your bf doing it with you. Mine is 6ft4 and really slim and currently trying to put weight on! The irony!!! Hee hee!! I'll be watching your diary with interest!! :D

Thanks Pangpang, I'm really pleased! Good luck with week 1. I'm not going to lie, I found the first week really tough but now feel SO much better. Make sure you drink plenty of water. I've been drinking 4l a day which seems to have kept the headaches at bay. On the first couple of days I only...

Thank you!!! :D x

Hi Valentine, Good for you! The last couple of days I have been spending approx 45 mins on the Wi fit and have felt fine. I'm hoping that introducing that and walking my dog twoce a day instead of once is going to boost my loses. I don't know the official guidance around exercise though as...

That's amazing! Well done! x

Welcome and good luck! :Dx

Did you only jsut update your ticker or was I being daft! WOW, that's amazing. Well done you!! :D

Thanks Antari! Looks like you're doing really well! 15lbs in 2 weeks! :D xx

1st WI! Day 8 - The 1st WI!!! Morning everyone! Yesterday was a success, had a lovely day with my niece and nephew in the park. I feel as though I'm getting more in the swing of this diet now thank god! Anyway the 1st official WI....... I was so nervous about getting on the scales this...

I bet that was so liberating! Well done, you're doing so well! xx :D

Not bad thanks.... been hard seeing all that chocolate but I managed to resist lol! My OH bought me one too as he told me that he couldn't not for the first time in 8 years!! Men don't understand do they LOL! I'm sure he bought it so he could have it instead! I'm feeling a bit nervous about...

Thanks Valentine, fingers crossed! Hope that you have had a good Easter too xx :D

Day 7 Morning! Hope everyone's having a great Easter! I woke really early this morning and was really restless all night. I'm not a big fan of that side effect from this diet! Gone are my lay ins! :cry: I'm pleased to say that day 6 was 100% despite going to a BBQ where tgere was lots of...

Try not to worry about what other people say. I think it's quite common that people have mixed views about vlcd's. You don't need anyone else's approval, you're doing this for you! Try not to let it dishearten you xx :)

Good for you! Hope you have a lovely day! Nicky :) x