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Superb response Dawn. Very comforting!! Thank you :) am keeping on with it. The dairy must go :( xx

Thanks Dawn. Think am hammering the old Yeo Valley Bio a bit too much. Doing 5 more days on phase 1 then having a weekend away and coming back to phase 1 before hopefully getting onto phase 2!! Well done on your progress :) xxx

I am in exactly the same position...in fact I have gained :( wondering how you got on in the end?? X

Hello! Did you stick with it? I am on day 6 of phase 1 and have blooming gained!!! My metabolism is shot mind, but I was hoping this would work. Since Monday all I have eaten is Eggs Goat's butter Meat ( no processed or sugar filled meat) Veggies other than potatoes and mushrooms 50g...

Hey there, I started phase 1 on Monday and apart from headaches Tuesday have been fine. Only problem is I am 2 pounds heavier than last week..... Am eating all the right things and I don't drink alcohol. Anyone know any tweaks to get body moving in phase 1? have decided to extend for...

I love you toooooooo.....and will be back from that special town of protein and oatbran to share tales......:-) xxx

Hey ladies, I am here!! And, errrr, off plan.....well, CD anyway. Aw man....I put 6 pounds on in 2 weeks of eating what I liked. It was a good result to be honest, could have been so much worse had I not kept up my exercise. 810 hasn't worked for me, sadly. Doing lots of classes and...

A quick up-date... Crunch time. I didn't manage to do SS yesterday. Not because I had a run-in with a bag of Steak McCoys and a Raisin Yorkie (for a change)....but because I made a decision. I am on my holidays at the moment and started to question why I am putting myself through the...

Nat, your reply is truly inspirational and so affirming. We truly are fighting the same battle- mentally as well as metabolically. I am having a 100 % SS day today after 3 days of strenuous excercise and mad levels of carb munching! I did the race....the carbs GENUINELY helped but boy are...

Aw man! What is happening here Katie? Nightmare. Kick me if I am wrong....but have you considered doing Dukan for a bit? Or Marissa Peer? I agree with Nat....a pattern is emerging babes. Be good to yourself above all things xxxxxxxx

Good girl Nat. You are in this for the long game. See, I have worked out in my little head that doing CD most of the time, integrating it with exercise and occasional eating is much better for me in the long run than just SS then sorting the rest out. That's how I did it last time. Stuck...

Brilliant news Carla....I have been missing you! Of course you felt you wanted to go carb mad at first.....totally natural. Your experience helped me to slow down and realise that therebis a way of experiencing food while on CD without having to see it as black and white. What is your...

Hey lady....so much has been happening! How is the Euro Diet going? So sorry you didn't go to Sicily :(( xx

Hey Nat, I have been doing the very same....just working out, eating protein and running. I have made the decision to put my workout goals first and am nailing em!! I do love my exercise....does much for my flailing little soul. I ran 4.5 miles Fri and had a mixed kebab minus the...

Aye up ladies!!!! Here I am....fresh and like mean and that. I'm laughing at your lovely messages....it has been tough getting on line recently (and I hate going on via my ipad) so haven't managed to engage properly Long hours, 6 day weeks and lots of running makes Missy a busy girl...

Spangle day 45 Hey girls.... Just musing over these... 1.During the course of a day, how much do you think about food? A little? A lot? Most of the time? Do you finish one meal and immediately start planning what you'll eat next? What if you could eliminate having food be the center of...

Morning chick...it was ok. Not great, not horrendous....how was your day? Xxx

You will indeed!!! I did my run in the blooming high heat (25 degrees) and came back lathered and weak. I have had 4 CD and some chicken, eggs and a weeny bit of cheese. About an hour after my run I went to change my bedding and I actually couldn't lift my arms. Realised that you can't...

Course we will support you!!!! You have been doing so much thinking Katie......you keep coming back despite adversity and setbacks. I know you are going to do this :)))) xxx

Well, I draw from your inspiration honey pie...keeps me focussed :-) I have no doubt at all that you will get back on track. You can choose. You really can....you know it, I know it. We know it. They know it.....errrrrrrm :-) Have a lovely meal lovely xxx

Genius Mel :-) xxx

'two of his steamed pork dumplings'. SNORT :-)

Ahhhhh, grasshopper! I am picking up on your calm and centredness, lady. It is quite contagious. xx

Hey my dears....thanks for the bolstering! I am feeling good since allowing that little inner voice to rage in my ears in that first class carriage (special deal btw...not usual mode of transport where my employers are concerned). And where are those butties and scones now? Not on my hips...

Come on Katie.....focus on what you want. Come onnnnnn!! Sending you positivity too :-) xxx

AMAZING!!!! The positivity is tangible Lily....you have found your path and are walking it. Go, you. Delighted :-)))) x

Morning lady.....all looks very good and in control and panning out just lovely!! Oh, and you are going *nowhere*!! All that glitters aint gold....hee hee xxx

yesssss!!! Another 2 pounds me hearties..... That is what I was hoping for and if I keep this up I could get to target by 22 July which is a special occasion Happy 9 to go babies xxx

That is amazing Carla....to hear you spell it out like that. After you have been so committed there is bound to be a period of time where the equilibrium changes and you feel a bit out of balance within the world of scran. But you are sailing those stormy seas my girl and consciously...

Just been catching up with you....you are doing tremendously well Tell me what is driving you What decisions are you making and how are you making them? Woohoooooo x

Hello there!! Just catching up. I am impressed with your well-considered treat. You approached it exactly as you should and like you said it was not a binge. All the best eating plans have an option for you to CHOOSE to take a walk on the dark side. The fact that we are able to make considered...

Right cheerleaders..... 3G is rubbish on this line so just a quick up- date. After I posted I nearly buckled....then bacon smelled so lush. Pulled self together, got to London and navigated past biscuits on arrival and a sarnie and crisp lunch. The positive voice got louder....became like...

A strange little voice Comrades, Get this right. I am on a train. In first class (get me) at the start of a long journey and essentially a 15 hour round trip. There is free breakfast involved if I want it. Pastries. Toast. Croissants. Full English. Yes, full...

Lily, let's compromise shall we? MY scales are proper stupid. YOUR scales are BRILLIANT!!!!!! How marvellous is that?? woo hoooooo!!:banana dancer::banana dancer: I am on a train with intermittent 3G so my use of banana dancers will be of even lower quality than usual Gravity is...

Have a good day today Katie :0) xx

Just a quickie.... Why did I get on the scales this morning? Why oh why oh why oh why?? I knew I felt a bit squidgy and bloated and am puffy round the eyes....this can only mean one thing. Oestrogen. Exactly a month ago I had my lowest loss of a pound despite having a top notch week...

Welcome Clara! Thanks for your lovely comments....this forum and the startlets therein have kept me sane since May 1st when I started up. It makes such a difference when we all talk.... I hope we see more of you. Any friend of La Spangle is a friend of mine :talk017::welcome2::banana...

I was wondering. Ipad?? lol xx

Evening honey....have a lovely day tomorrow....seen you flitting around other diaries tonight. You make smile :-) Nighty xxx

Love it....this forum and you absolute troopers have changed my dietary existence. I remember last time I did CD (alone and shivering in the depths of winter) and I twice compulsively ate protein (once some chicken and mayo and once an omelette and cheese) because I felt freezing (I really...

Awwwww :( Rubbish. Do you feel a bit robbed now? The Ketofairy will come....don't worry. As Lily once told me those sticks are unreliable. The weight will be sliding off. Trust me. Do the plan and it will work. When is your WI again? Am rubbish me xx

Good lass!! Sounds as though you are winning the battle! It is ultimately like a balancing act isn't it? Give a little here, take a little there. While you are focussing on the scales, don't forget to catch sight of your beautiful, slim self in the mirror, beautiful girl. Have a great...

I think the plan is a blinder....and writing it down makes it more achievable for sure!! Felix and Nat, do you think there was something in the air yesterday that just zombified us and made us do baaaaad things??? Today. We. Are. COMMITTED. What did I say? Interested? Nerrrrr! Kind of...

Girls, do you know how much of a positive start you have given me to the day? Thanks so much....I suppose I could have had a muffin. And I made myself go to class even with a belly full of posh cocktail sausages and teriyaki prawns. Am doing this kind of mad, numb impulsive eating at the mo...

Come min Katie. We get knocked down, but we get up again.... What would you say to me if I was in your position? You'd give me gentle encouragement and tell me everything is going to be ok. I know you will get back on track....should we make a pact to stick to plan from now to Friday? No...

Kind of uh-oh, kind of phew! Ok. Good news. I did a toning and weights class at the gym and am in target to fulfil my fitness goals at least. Good news also....I am still in ketosis. Slightly less positive news...kind of. The wider road was walked again. I had to get through two...

Didn't read it as that...hee hee! I knew whatcha meant, lol. It is one of them where the size is irrelevant cos it is crocheted...know worra mean?? I didn't spangle. Gaaaaaaaah. Did have a 100% day tho.....and ran 4.22 miles an aaaaaallll. Yay Am blooming famished......night lovelies xxxx

Aye but your body told you. Curry sounds yummy. Mmm hmmm hmmmmmm!! I had a tandoori mixed grill last night and really enjoyed it. Was that lady having her hair cut in the graveyard??? Sounds like you are getting a nice perspective on things. And well done for binning the rice.... I...

Do you know what....I didn't get this originally, Nat! My profile (or whatever) is a bit rrrrubbish. I didn't do the 2 bites thing, sadly. It dodn't really touch the sides....hahahah! Oh, have ytou tried jumping ahead to DAY 41 on Linda until you hit scran? It works. Honest. I am...

I love you lot so much! The dress is s stretchy 10....but guess what?? I got into my Victoria Beckhams last week with only a small top de muffin!! They are a US size 30 which I think is a 12....but very low at the hip and skinny on the leg. Happy. This week has been funny. I haven't...

I am moving to a southern state. Where my legs will be acceptable. I have big calves and skinny ankles. Like a battery hen. Lily, I am so delighted you are losing- well-deserved you wonderful woman :talk017::talk017::talk017::talk017::talk017:

YASSSSSS! YASSSS! YASSSSSS!!!!! Back in a mo. Still catching up.....

Hello lady!! 9stone 7 AND a wedding on the cards.....blimey, look who turned a corner this week??!! I saw Lily's response to your wranglings with coming back into the food arena....it is totally an adventure, but a painful one. You will leave the feelings of confusion behind you...

Afternoon my little chicken thigh.... I am laughing cos I did exactly the same last week. I ate 6 chicken drumsticks WITH skin. Stayed in Keto which is off, but I did after my vending machine attack and a run. Looks like you are doing great with your fluid intake, your walking and your...

Weighed in Thu, another 2 off, makes 22 Girls, I have two especially crazy work weeks a year and have just emerged fro one of them Just been backtracking through your insightful, intelligent, hilarious and downright squishy posts.....love it I had dinner our Weds....ate 6 chicken...

Love you too Carla. How are you today? xx

Not at all, Nat. I am just impulsive sometimes. I am coming to see how much my gob gets me into trouble on so many planes. Sometimes I just want a bit of a distraction I think...from stress, boredom. And I rebel. But I kind of let myself do it. And it was ok. And I don't want to do it again...

The one bit of my body that never reduces is my calves. Now, maybe that is because I am a runner....but my thighs and hips reduce and I would say they are just as engaged in the process of propelling me along. I think you are onto something there lass!

Positive start to the day Katie! Good on you! Go get em'!! I don't worry about the water thing at all you know. I always have a huge mug (holds about a pint) of hot Sunshine Orange at my desk and just swig away all day. I think I must drink about 8 pints of fluid a day. Oh, and I have...

I have nicked a few markies off them, lol. Wow!! You are in already?? That is tremendous!! And well done on the scales. Keep at it lady. Thanks so much for walking next to me today in my McCoys moment. Have a great day tomorrow....and no munching on Frolic :) xxx

Me iPad talks some sheight I tell you!! Yeah, enjoy your lovely shape. It will be your motivation. I know you won't go back....food is going to feel a bit naughty and special for a while is all xxx

I gave just read all these updates with delight and a bit of disgust. Thanks for explaining the pus malarkey. Puts me off a wee bit I have to say....especially fermented cheddar pus. The calories lark is a real issue for CD mantainence because their system of transfer into normal reality seems...

Aw lady. You have been sooooo committed. I reckon houbara just testing your new boundaries. I personally don't think you should punish yourself....food is bound to be an amazing, new adventure for you and your taste buds right now. Don't panic, pet. Xxx

Katie, you have been a busy, busy girl! You have done amazing getting back on track. I know what you mean about OH worrying....my man can be similar. He just wants me to be happy. Have to say he has stuck by me second time around but two years ago he didn't quite get it and just worried...

That makes so much sense Katie. There is definitely something impish and rebellious buried in my psyche....sometimes I kind of wonder if my weight gain was a bit of abusive self denial. Not wanting to be attractive maybe? Blimey, we're deep today. Anyway....the good news is that I didn't go...

oh, and AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHGHGHGHGHH

Awwww, love you lot you know I think I am just an idiot to be fair. I just wanted them. Ignored my rational brain and fed my money into the slot. I did enjoy them. Now I must stay calm and deal with the consqeuences. Do you sometimes feel you sabotage yourself on purpose?? LOL xx

Heeeeeeeeelp! Why did I just go to the vending machine, buy a bag of Steak McCoys and a Biscuit and Raisin Yorkie and eat them? I did it quite consciously. Felt hungry. emotionally and physically. Told myself that if I wanted them I would have them but I would have to savour them Which I...

Excellent discussion of the hormonal pap we girls have to go through I kept going back to my doc and asking him why I couldn't lose weight on a slimming world plan even though I am very active.... This didn't work. I just kept getting patronised. So I changed doctors and also reviewed opening...

Heheh.....truuuuuuuump!! I just knew it Lily. My body sticks at 13 st 5 if I let it. Blooming hormones. Drive me mad. Lights out time but love that post Truuuuuuump Mighty fellow oestro crazy xxx

Yes but who puss?? Explain the concept to me pleeeeeeeez. Am fixated.

Spangly day 42 Ladies...feeling a bit mentally challenged today so have spangled. Here goes.... Day 42 MOTIVATION.... Ambivalence is the one of the biggest enemies of change. If you aren't sure if you really want to take action on something such as your weight, ambivalence will usually...

I have those blooming sketchers....they are so grim!!! Lmao. They make one feel frumpy in the extreme. Speaking of cheese, what is it La Spangle says about it being puss? Did I read that right the other day when you were talking about cake being cattle feed with puss on it??

Yeh!! Lovely place to be :) xx

Lily, do you think your body may have a problem with sugars?? I mean, like insulin resistance? The speed of your loss on a normal plan is much the same as mine. Dukan gave me a zero loss in 20 days. I have kind of reached stalemate with my doc now and we concede that there must be something...

Hey Nat man pet hinny, take iz there pet. I was just talking to an old mate at mass there....when explaining why I wouldn't have a cupcake. Then age old story repeated itself....she said 'aw yeah, I did lighter life and lost two stone last year and then stopped and piled it back on'. The...

Am laughing like a jackdaw at your posts girls. Corned beef....and one slice of it. One. Slice. I could have cried. And then as I had a second chunk of cheese instead of cake she commented!! She said something to the effect of 'don't spoil your diet'. My inner she wolf growled savagely. I...

No! noooooooooooooooo! You have a mathematical formula? Hopeless case. I can't salvage you. Too far gone. I was thinking of inventing some shoes that weigh you. They could have a little dial on the Mary Jane strap. Like those pathfinder shoes that (stupidly) had a compass in the sole...

My lips are sealed pet! *splutter*

I am the guiltiest of them all....I may as well strap myself to them and affix wheels. Am a cog addict. And yes, I said 'cog'. Hoo hooooo x

Nat, where is your journal? I am keen to read up about Caramac gate? I had a similar incident this very day with some cranberry cheese. And I agree....quit with the undermining scales Katie lady!!! Xx

About the mood thing....I agree. We're sort of like a pack of wolves really. Or pigeons. Or would that be a flock? Do pigeons club together? Or are they disparate and solitary. Like bumble bees? Anyway, yes....the vibe spreads. And maybe our monthly hormones do that freakish synchro thing via...

Oi skimmers......get scrubbing and stop fixating on Uranus

Kind of oh dear but no disaster. Hey there I had lunch but it went a wee bit awry. His Ma had plated up a teeny but of ham and corned beef ready for me amidst a sea of sandwiches, pizza, chips and dips, cake and little baked pastries. Although I wasn't that tempted to snaffle the carbs, I...

Katie's got it in her head That crisps can't find her bed In Nando's she's a perfect saint But naughty canines make her faint Glandular fever may delay But not by doing katie's way She passed the biccies and the buns And inspired her fellow CD chums Go! Go! Katie, you'll not blow it You'll be at...

You know, the older I get the more likely I am to fill that description with a longing, mental image of a steak bake than a muscle bound Adonis. How very desperate.

I so love catching up with this thread. She says, lounging around in PJs and swigging bouillon like lady muck. Start the housework? I think not, lasses :) xxx have a grrrrrreat day, scrubtastic skimmers xxx

I've just seen this and I LOVE it!!! Hehehehe. Thanks so much honey. Am working on a reply. Watch this space xxx :))))))))):thankyou::thankyou::thankyou::thankyou:

Aha!! But therein lies the strength.....doing all this and winning is so connected to our success in every other sphere of our lives. It is all about goal-orientation, tenacity and the ability to manage our impulsiveness. wow, Katie xxx

Katie, this is such an epic story of managing the urge to eat to fill a void. You did it. Amazing. 55 warm chocolate cookies and a deranged Lab are no match for our Katie on a mission!!!:massmoon:

Blooming amazing girl!! WELL DONE!! Was reading back the last couple of days....you have done so well fighting off then jealous dudes and the biccies. Proud of you xxxx

4 pounds.....woo hoo. That was for 2 weeks but am really chuffed. That means I have lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks and am 13 from target. Yay. I'll post better tomorrow. Thanks for asking chick xxxx

3.Do at least one of these today. For example, you might set your exercise shoes in front of the door to help motivate you to take your walk. I did....I knew ai was going to run and I banned thoughts of how I felt. The run was great. 3 miles. Anyway....first WI for 2 weeks to tomorrow. Am...

Jumping from La Spagle day 9 to 41.... Just a quickie ladies I've decided to jump days 10 to 40 for one because they are about eating....I don't feel able to fully engage when on SS! So I'll come back to those when I reach target and start eating again. Day 41 is about motivation...

Princess Carla, you're the best!! You passed the Cambridge Diet test! Lovely Carla is nearly done!! She's got her SIZE 10 dresses on! Our Carla never whines! She's enjoyed her lovely Cambridge times.... Go lady!!! Xx

Do you know what, Katie.....it is not as hard as those first 3 days. Strange. I think reading Linda Spangle really helps to be honest. Am going to have a 100% time between now and the 15th when I go out for a posh team dinner. Will make good choices. May have a night off at the ball on the...

Katie Kaye!! Katie Kaye!! Don't let those noodles spoil yer day!! Katie! Katie! You's the best!! You'll pass that wagamamma test!! Katie! Katie! Don't look back!! Get back on that Cambridge track!!! Ahem :o

Noooooooooooooooo. No defecting to the Gold club. I'll be all desolate and probably eat an extra peanut bar in a blatant act of defiance. Heheh xx

CERN have been messing with atoms and anti matter again. Explains what is up with my scales I'll be bound.....going haywire of late.

I am just musing over how much more willing I would be to guzzle more cake as opposed to sparkling water and sunshine orange.

Why are some posts just not appearing?? I blame that stupid app!! But oh yes...you lost them pounds girl. And I found em. Chortle :) xxx

It would have been the easiest thing to do....especially when you feel all pantsy pet xx well done for digging your heels in!!! X

I thought it would be from what you were saying.....you poor thing! 7 pounds in a week is amazing......well done :) Thinking of ya!!!!! Xxx

Evening all....another fly by..... Day seven on spangle land *-Today's Tasks-* * 1.Tell yourself "I can do it" at least 10 times. Use this to cheerlead yourself through the entire day! Did it....especially on my run this evening. Really worked and have had 100 percent day. Yeeeeeay.* 2.In...

Thanks ladies. All is ok. I think Day two back on the narrow path. Wearing a NEXT size 12 skirt that has evaded me since about September and feeling good. Another stone will do me I think and I am quite enjoying the fact that I can pause and restart ok. You fine people are responsible for...

My scales stuck again today. Retaining cake. Just wanted to add. :-)

Hey lady....had any results yet? Hope you are ok? Loving Nat's advice re Atkins.....marvallous xxx Thinking of you xx

I think we cross-posted last night because I didn't see your entry!! Letting us down? Erm, I think not!! You are showing us how to navigate the barrage of choices we face as we approach target. And how considering real and mental targets is challenging. You are just as committed and...

Hope ur ok honey. Xxx

Spangle on, Dudes!! Evening all! First of all good evening to our new buddy Kaie Kaye! Come on in and spangle along with us :) Feels like I've been away ages girls. Last couple of weeks have been a bit interesting but I am going to choose my words very carefully. I mean, I could say...

Eeeeeeek. Away at my Daddy's for his 60th. Stayed on the road until tonight and have gone slightly awry for just one night. Hee hee. Back on track tomorrow when I will spangle once more xxxx

I totally agree ladies....this thing we are doing is not a blooming corset. It is an option we have CHOSEN. The 'DUAL CARRIAGEWAY' Lily describes is so perfect. I am learning so much by assimilating what you lovely ladies say combined with La Spangle....it is a powerful synthesis...

Have had to do stupid edity thing again to get a comment under.... Lily you know your shape is changing and you know body is feeling great. Because the Earth's forces are all wrong I've asked NASA to get up both up there to button moon so that scale centred justice will be done. You sound...

Heheh.....I got similar pay back today and it seems Carla got some moon dust too.....though she doesn't want to talk about what happened 'in there'. Cough. Hows the balance sheet today?? Xxx

I'd be lost too....wandering aimlessly clutching an empty MAM tub and mumbling gently.

Blooming heck. You ok? I do agree with being committed but worry that you are feeling so I'll. Be careful....x

Whoa whoa whoa....what a wave of positivity!! Lily, I agree with Carla....when I buy clothes for my current size it slows me down a bit. Like I have to eat to justify the spend. Go for shoes. Carla.....I won't ask what happened in the toilet. Laughing like mad here. Size 10 jeans......PROPER...

Well, gorgeous Carla life gets busy. When the time comes, you will spangle. I've got the girls in the office Spangling now. Snigger. Any road, today's spangdate (Spangle update) Day 5... Magic Notebook Am not one for writing stuff down, generally but this ones a blinder... 'Just...

I love your fantastic visualisation.....that is exactly what I couldn't get my head around. I was thinking....wider road leads to madness. Hahaha. Laughing at the cows running in the middle of it. Are the cows holding the cakes?? Great ..... LOVED your post. Sleep well :) xxxxxx

Where do I start?? Lily, I just couldn't envisage what the WR might look like!!! Thanks for helping me to see it!! Atkins would be an excellent idea. I was confused because La Spangers had been telling me about commitment versus interest and psyching me up, then I had to soften the lens!! I...

Do you know what? I am actually speechless. Utterly moved by the level of thought and reflection and support and friendship you guys put into posts....from the fleeting messages of support to personal reflections. I learn so much from bantering with you....i am so warmed by the contact. Going...

Blooming heck lady...fun and games in the CP Palace :( It is hard on them when they see us emerging and kind of holding ourselves differently. Subtle changes in the way we walk, talk and carry ourselves can play havoc with their self esteem. Having said that I would have gone ape with him. You...

Loving that post Katie! You and spangling along lovely there.... Don't worry about Sicily. On day 4 you'll do an exercise that helps you plan for when you need to be a but flexible. Did you have a nice doggie walk?? Xx

Hello again Sparkly Charlotte!! Where have you beeeeeeen?? I've missed you. How is it going?? Xxx

Spangle of the Day It's a long un Day 4 Today's Tasks-* Useful quote: 'As you walk on the road each day, your goal is to stay between the sides of the road. Unlike strict or rigid diet plans, boundaries stay flexible. They provide guidelines, but at the same time, they allow...

HAPPY TUESDAY HONIES XXXXX

Thanks Betty!! I agree, whatever web tell ourselves goes if our mind jabber on enough!! Thinking about commitment the role of feelings has helped me so much already. I think all us Spanglers are turbo powered for the next 90 odd days now :). The doom merchant doesn't appear in my brain....but...

LOVE on the rocks- Neil Daimond

And damned right too....me and the lads are at the top of the pack structure too :-) xx Night sweetie xxx

Two Westies, Rog and Ferg. They are my babies too....they rule the roost x

This is my Church- faithless

What a difference a DAY makes ( have I done that right? ) Ella Fitzgerald

Hee hee....thanks Mel ....what those posts fly up xx

We love you lots too xxxx

Good cos I live in fear, lol. Talk about hanging on someone's apron strings, lol. What is the song game MM?? Xx

No miracle, baby....Spanglism. And anyway, you are a roaring success! You would not believe how much of my bed these little rats take up...and their sleep noises make me laugh. I have just changed my sheets and banned them from going up there and scruffying them up. The blighters. Xxx

Dear Universe, give Lily them numbers she craves. Make me right. Then she will forever be indebted to me and never move her diary.... Now, universe I know we aren't supposed to like ask for stuff for other people that will meet our own needs as well, but if you could just whack Lily's scales...

Good lass! Spangletastic!! I switch between SS and SS plus and apart from last week's measly pound off am achieving decent loss. Keeping your mind occupied is the best way my dear...even if it is with cricket....lol. How is that lush doggie? Xx

Go go go Katie!! Great to see your launch back into the plan and into Spangle land!! Are you hiding in your caravan bedroom with the doggie? Xx

STS....hormonal. You know it. I know it. They know it. We know it. You must be mentally miles lighter after all that clearing out. Bet you any money you see. 4 lb loss when your hormones do a runner...... Wonder woman xxx

Wow....back from the brink. Good girl. It was a teeny wobble...I agree with Lily about you being the poster girl. You are uber positive Carla....having a day when you get a bit cheesed off and let some chocolate loom a bit close to your gob is totally natural. Did you know that whenever I...

What a day you've had lady!! You are blooming unstoppable... To use your quote on my iPad I've had to cut bits out cos I can't scroll through the text box and there are no down arrows....just invade it looks like I've edited you. Lol. I lazed all day and then phoned my mother. She wasn't...

Spangleicious Day 3 Day 3.....DO IT ANYWAY! I love this section of La Spangle which summarises perfectly what often goes wrong with my missions..... ''People who are interested in losing weight ** 1. Stick with it until something better comes along ** 2. Take action only if they...

Hey Lady. I get weighed in exactly a week from today as my CDC is away. Eeeeeek.

Thank you lovely....did you find it? Xxx

Listen, you know for sure how good you feel In yourself. Think about those size 14 jeans falling off you. Shame you are so blue....you are so close to making it. Sometimes I think I start questioning things more the closer I get. Perhaps some deep way of telling myself I am not worthy? Do you...

Good lass Katie....identifying your reasons is the most powerful means of getting back in the game. You can achieve amazing things in the next 32 days and feel so much better when you go away. Imagine feeling more sleek when you put your hands on your hips in your favourite dress.....GO GIRL xxxx

That is so utterly sad to hear. I know what you mean about how personable her writing is. One talented lady. I hope she recovers fast. Lily, you have got me Marissa and Linda'd out. When I'm not considering the nature of my self- talk I am pondering on the reasons why I suspect a bag of...

You got it eh? 100 days app.....yeehaaaa

Yeayyyyy!! Xx go Shanny! it has really got me thinking!

£3.50 Shanny!

I found an app too....called 100 days of weight loss. Cost £3.49. just the same as the book tho. If I hadn't bought the book before I wouldn't have if you know what I mean?? Worth a gander girls. Xx

Hi there, I got the journal and some articles free....is there an app? Xx

Yes Shanny you can. It is so flexible. Gets you to focus on your attitudes and dispositions as opposed to the exact plan you are on. Lily and Carla got me into it. Xx

Day 2: interested or committed? *** Day 2 *** Interested or Committed? Am I interested in the idea of losing weight or am I truly committed? What happens when the goi g gets tough? Do I stick to my plan no matter what or do I take a breaK? I am about to decide that to adopt the 'no...

Day 1 of Spangelism Day 1: 10 reasons why I want to lose weight.... 1. To fit into my beautiful clothes 2. Because it is intrinsic to my self esteem 3. To feel good 4. I detest feeling fat 5. To feel I can do it 6. So my metabolism won't beat me 7. To demonstrate self...

Jo Don't live here no more Campers!, Find my new place: http://www.minimins.com/cd-weight-loss-diaries/214386-jos-spangletastic-jibberings-joyous-journey.html#post3664794 Woo hooooo xxxx

Hey baby, Am doing ok thanks. I dug in yesterday and had my 3 CD then 250g prawns. It felt good. You ok my love?. Xxx

Ladies, I have been re-birthed into Linda Spangle world at last and have decided to do my journalling live on here. Initially i couldn't find La Spangle in the iBooks store....but got a free Kindle app and bought it from Amazon. I'll cut to the chase....I love it. Utterly. And did you...

I can't find you.....my email address is [email protected]. I never use that account but it is my Facebook login so you might have more luck tracking down my profile. Missy Jo Lovejoy xxx

Come on Katie, visualise where you want to be.......I'm there with you xxx

Carrot cake and cream. That was my baddest thing. Am now certain to be rounded up.

Nat, what is the book? Sounds good!!! Katie, don't worry about your wagon collapse....I would just say you need to give yourself space to celebrate. And then reconnect with your goals. It was the thought of my Rock n Republic jeans that got me back on track today. I did a lot of exercise...

I can't see your pics from my iPad......is that an apple thing?? Grrrrrrrrr.

Hurraaaaaaaaaaaah. I mentioned quiche on my thread....will I get arrested?

Ta Shanny!! I did a Pump then Zumba double whammy....good fun. All that energy from the food kept me going. Feeling ok.....not as hungry as I expected. Will hunger get me later do you think? I got on the scales....no damage to report. Phew. I want to get into those elusive 11s now. My...

Here here, excellent to catch up on your posts and fantastic research. Scares me a bit to be honest and totally explains my own regain after my first run through on CD. How are you doing? If you move your diary there will be public protests btw xx

Hey Lily, another guardian angel....thank you for.posting. I was utterly freaked. I had some disappointing news yesterday and had had a bugger of a week at work. I knew I was going to eat and buffets are a nightmare for me. I enjoyed my scran, and did eat as much as I think. Lol. The portions...

Aw man, am I pleased to hear from you? Did you have any planned days off?? I was supposed to eat chicken but had quiche, potatoes, canapés and CAKE. FFs. Arrrrrrrrrrhghhhhhhhhh xx

Where are you? I've been bad and I need you xxx

Arrrrrrghghghgh. It was pants pet. Only a pound off, which left me feeling really demotivated as I had been a proper good girl. Worse, I have just scranned a massive place of buffet and a slice of carrot cake the size of my head. It wasn't impulsive.....I planned to have a night off and had...

Awwwww...big Cambridge (half starvated) hugs :-) xx

Get.Some.Chicken....loony :-)

*******. Not buttery. Incidentally.

Well lasses, Ive had a hungry couple of days for no particular reason...I could eat a scabby nag and chase the rider!! Couple of times I've thought I was going to do a mad bolt and get some chicken or an omelette but somehow I have pushed on through and am okay. It is funny how your diet...

Arrrrgh!! I just spent ages writing a post about how much I have loved reading your posts and how chuffed I am with you and how much you keep me going and when I pressed submit it geet vanished!!!!!

Pies?? Did someone say pies?? Am on fb as Missy Jo Lovejoy chick....add me :). No pie tastes as good as the feeling of being slim, repeat x infinity. I've been blooming hungry today if it is any consolation...Katie, why are you not doing SS+? xx

How you doing?? I missed you too!! :-) xxx

Evening Kayteyyyyyyyyy! listen, you can do this. One step at a time. Keep looking forward......am rooting for you!! Xxxxx

Good morning everyone from the sunny north.... I did all my cleaning yesterday and am lurking in bed with a massive cup of black coffee, having just savoured my peanut bar. Mmmmmmmmmm. Feeling good and committed. Sometimes I get to the end of my bar and think I could just eat it all...

Aw Katie! What a nightmare you've been having....get better and get back on track. You can do it :-) xxxxx

Thanks Lily, that sounds like the perfect maintainence plan for me and I am going to buy the book when I get closer. I have known for a while that my body cannot deal with starchy carbs...it just lays them straight on my belly. Watching the videos on the link you posted re-enforced the fact that...

Hey, I am feeling that power!! I think something has clicked in your pysche for sure....I am going to get the book for my transit from CD into the world of munching again. As a support for my CD aspirations, what do you eat on an everage day? :vibes::vibes::vibes:

Reading back through your up-dates has totally put the wind back in my sails...you have done so blooming brilliantly and your postive thinking about the different phases of the diet is like a re-charge for my CD batteries. AMAZING...

:grouphugg::grouphugg::grouphugg:Thanks ladies.....we have BB. Loving the encouragement and general banter. Can you believe I have only been on here (and this plan) for 3 weeks??? 3 weeks??! Feels like an age! (in a good way) Just a quick up-date. Did bodypump class today...it was really...

My word...is your tooth still really bad? :(

Hey ladies....still not getting the hang of using my ipad and it is kind of putting me off joining in a bit. You can't like things or add smilies or anything....don't like it!! To top it off, my BroadBand has packed up and I have no choice at the moment about what I use... Anyway.....2 pounds...

Awrghh....sweet! I missed you too. Been away working and stuff. You ok?? Nothing to report here. Just going through the motions. Sometimes feel hungry but getting through. WI tomorrow. Can feel my body changing and peeps r starting to notice......off for a jog but will catch up proper later xxxxx

Helloooooooooooooh....how are you??

That is AMAZING..woo hooooo!! Hope I do as well tomorrow. Proud of you girl xxxx

What's happening Katie? I am confused....you ok? Xxx

Thanks lovely Katie!!!! You did amazingly well to get thru that awful night......how good did you feel? I have been 100 pc today. Was meant to run but spent all day on cleaning and writing an application for a big job. And getting used to this mad machine. Hey, good luck with your WI...

Hey....this sounds totally amazing Lilly. Compare this account with your CD blues a couple of weeks ago....astounding transformation. What is the 'cattle feed' magic about? I want to hear more. This Marissa mate of yours sounds amazing :) xxxx

Aw man....just catching up! What a blooming nightmare girl.....hoping the pain eases up xxx

Blooming heck Katie... You did amazing! You totally nailed it man! How has today been? I'd write more but am still getting used to this mad keypad . Hey, weigh in tomorrow. Yessssssss! Xxxxxx

Well, Lilly.....what can I say? I have loved reading both your up up date and everyone's responses.....they keep me going. Your diary belongs here, as does your journey, experience, expertise and insights.......if you ask me xxx

Hello there and thanks so much....excellent advice! I am rubbish at following threads on this new ipad thing. It was just so tempting and before I knew it I was in scramming it. Scranning even. Grrrrrrooooooowllllllll. What was your WI this week my love?? I feel so behind with everything and am...

Hello Lily, you angel! It was a bit of hunger and a bit of boredom and a bit of outright rebellion as you well know! Am giggling because I kind of thought that the end of the world was upon us.....next time I shall do as you advise. Keto desired this morning but no gastric 'fun' to report sadly...

Oh noooooooooooooooo. I was hungry at 10.30 and ate an extra bar...........that means I had 3 bars, a shake and some Prawns and greens today. Mildly irritated with my lack of commitment

Right lady......get this into that lovely mind of yours.....YOU DID IT!!! Getting through a night of craving can be just so horribly painful......I am proud of you. You will nibble again and you will have chocolate and snacks....you are just having a break for a while while you sculpt your body...

Evening ladies.....I haven't been hugely active today... Cried off my class to go and get this blooming ipad and am finding it a wee bit tricky to use to say the least..... Katie, you got through...yu should be extremely proud of yourself I can tell you!! I had a normal day and 230g of king...

Ay up Katie..trying out a reply from my new iPad. Am a wee bit rusty and slow but wanted to say hello and wish you well for the rest ofnthe weekend.....mam still 100 percent and can't find the percentage symbol on this mad keypad. Xxxx

Oooooh yummy girl You are doing so AMAZINGLY well...and you have kept me strong too. Thanks for the lovely note....we've held each other together. Sleep well :-)xxx

Thanks lovely ladies....haven't had much time to post or check in with you all today! No news except managed to run 3 miles (yay) and had 150g extra chicken to stave off hunger tomorrow Body Pump class at 10.15am Working out is harder and slower on CD I find....but worth it. I'll proper...

Chicken and cucumber I think....lol. With a splash of balsamic....few herbs :o:o:o:o:o:oWhat about you? :o:o:o:o:o:o:o :-)

Some motivational words?? Well, I like em.... Morning campers... I found this message on line....motivational tips for those on our journey Motivation for Dieting - Free Sample Speeches for All Occasions REFLECT - slowly, purposefully and consciously on why you want to lose weight. Your...

Sarah, that is a fantastic response. I was weak and feeble after 25 minutes...it was strange!! I am doing SS+ at the weekend when I do most of my 'training' (if it can be called that these days) and I reckon your 'rest days' theory is a beaut! I wasn't hungry after the run at all....next day...

Well done lady!! That is MAJOR....not easy at all! When is your WI again?? See.....don't fret. Not worth it xxx

That is AMAZING!! What a brilliant result and well-deserved. I bet you are loving your new figure. Go girl :-) Excited for you starting 810 too...:eatdrink051::bliss::chores016::party0011:

Good thinking our Katie...I certainly will. Am running tomorrow night and doing a SS+ day. Yeay :-) xx:eatdrink023:

Thank-you!! It has been a really hard day and I am still struggling a weeny bit with the hunger :( My CDC and I have worked out what the problem is..... I ran 35ish mins yesterday on SS and didn't eat....maybe the hunger hit today....delayed?? I had my 4th CD at 4.30 and was starved again...

I completely agree with Carla....you have to know what you want. Why are you doing this? How bad do you want it? What is the (short term) cost? What are the (long term) gains? Have these in your mind....visualise them! Feel what success will feel like....... I have to admit I have licked the...

Katie....I am so proud of you!! Buffet resistence AND water quaffing!! What a girl :-)

:greenapple:Oh, and.............yes, I love me Rod Stewart pants :-)

Eeeeeek....... Flipping heck lasses....another 6 pounds! That's 13 pounds in less n 2 weeks (13 days to be precise) Woo hoooooooooo! Back later- stunned :-) xxx:553:

I have to run, but I LOVE this post Carla. I'll comment later I have asked my CDC for an earlier weigh in....had 3rd CD and still ravenous. But fuelled by your amazing words Thank-you xxxx

Hahaha! Theyare quite good....also fill you up between shakes allegedly! Not that they are having that effect today. At all. Grrrrrrrrrr.

Arrrg Oh nooooo! I ate some random chicken breast and now want my 3rd CD. Why am I so randomly hungry? I un-wrapped the buffet for everyone....all my faves were on there...breaded salmon gougons, pakora, sarnies, mini sausages, tomato and cheese plaits, chocolate tart...and plain, sliced...

I have loved reading this post Carla because I am having a SS hungry day.....I think this is my first ever. I like the way you rationalised the people eating the pie and chips and your progress is fantastic. The whole way you view food has evidently changed- I am enthused by this. Did you...

Hang in there girl and stick to the chicken! LOL I am starving today and have had 2 CD already....why oh why? Have to stave off buffet cravings at lunch too.... NIGHTMARE Buffets are my worstest thing :( J

Another grand step forward Vicki (or should I say several??) The gym is an excellent idea- if you are anything like me the structure of classes will really help you to maintain levels of motivation. I have been a gym member for over a year now and attended regularly (apart from a six week...

Naughty! I had a naughty sneak on the scales this morning again (shocking) They said 12st7......2 weeks ago my naked weight was 13st 5. That must mean a 3 or 4 pound loss this week as I lost 7 last week I'd be happy with that.....not ecstatic, but happy Am feeling much slimmer today...

Hi there, I don't think the bars have helped with that but I have been taking Psyllium husks (from Holland and Barrett) 3 times a day and I reckon that is ensuring that things, erm, happen *cough* :-)

Katie, it will all balance out chick. I know it. We are nailing it :-) xxxx

Girls, this thread is excellent....may explain why I haven't lost much this week- I started bars. Just 1 a day but because I am away a lot next week I may persuade CDC to give me 2 Thank-you xx

Evening.... Cake :-) Toothache :( Weight loss :/ Twill be water....move away from them scales Much love xx

Woweeeeee!! £300! Good on you!

Lasses, I have mountains of the stuff. I would say 5 tsp a day (through litres and litres of water mind). Yikes!! I have been thinking.....it gets easier this. You kind of come to accept that your foodpacks are your fuel source and built your patterns round them, oddly. It becomes almost...

Evening dear Lily, It seems the storm is passing you by and you are settling....and you seem content too!! I agree that you need to abandon the scales...we both know it makes no logical sense Lady. But we understand the subconscious drivers that send our feet padding down the hall to plonk...

What an inspirational up-date! Love it. Delighted you felt amazing....deservedly so cos you are :-)

Good lass Katie.....all will be well. I promise :-)

You too! Am neary at the end of week 2 and staying strong. Go for it lady!

It is such a strange thing, ladies. I am not getting much time to check in with everyone at the moment Just a fly-by to say that I am still 100% (though guzzling a lot of water flavourings- my CDC reckons that is not a problem as I am still in keto presumably....not hungry anyway). Haven't...

Morning everyone....thanks for the giggles already!! Just one tub, that's all it took. Yeah. Tra la laaaaa. One peanut bar into my day and trying to wait until 12 for a shake I have stopped weighing and am worried because I don't feel my body is changing The mental/physical boudaries...

Evening Jess!! Nice to catch up with you at last....did you have a good day?xxx

STOP IT, lol. I am gnawing into me desk!! :-)

It is good for your digestive system I hear.... I had a Venti Americano from Starbucks, a 500ml bottle of water, 2 mugs of peppermint tea and am now onto a huge mug of coffee. Told you....a camel :-) x

Ooooooh I even love the niff of it!

Good! Because you so would get on them again....I know you :-) I am drinking peppermint tea....tried that? I am cold...CD does that to me. Lack of thermic effect of food going through body or something :( xx

hahahahaha!!

Cake is one thing....but cake mix.......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :/

Loving the up-dates Carla.....all is good eh?? Go for it with the lovely clothes....:-) Woo hoooo!! xxx

Have a great day too ladies..... We have taken that extra step just by keeping talking :-) J x

:sigh:I knew you had!! Naughty....haha. I will let you off this time. Right, not till Thursday...deal?? :-)

Katie.....did you weigh yourself this morning? I didn't :-)

Thoughts for the day.... You know, I am on that knife edge again. CD is going well, no slip ups since day 1 (except a random Bovril cube and 70g extra king prawns but have self-forgiven) and happy with the plan. Why do I get the feeling that one Oreo could push me over the edge? I am...

Mel, what is the ARCS? Sounds interesting! Ladies, I didn't weight this morning....had to hide scales behind clutter rendering the mission to retrieve them more bother than it is worth mind... Have a good Monday:rolleyes:

Got all my ironing done and put away. Yeay :-) Another week ladies.....what's it going to be like? SUCCESSFUL...that's what *does a little Mexican wave all by self* Night everyone xx