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spoiling tactics - I win and I shall be back properly next week, thanks for your encouragement Becky xx

I add a few drops of tabasco to the veg soup and often some coriander leaf which I have found freeze dried (Schwartz); try also the basil as an alternative and maybe a sprinkle of black pepper. I do mess with the soups a bit generally but so far the only one I haven't taken to is "spicy tomato".

Well I'm back in Blighty and this Queen is mighty; well she certainly will be if she doesnt get her act together. Please help your frail ol' Queen to conqueur her nibblesome moments. I wos doin' so well an all!!!!!!

The good news is that your Queen is in the building and taking her rightful place upon the throne.....Queen Di proclaims you are a wonderful bunch of courtiers and thats official!!!! The bad news is that there is announcement on t'internet that the fabulous Johnny is planning to marry his long...

Just when my own will power is feeling delicate - I need to be hearing this strong minded attitude to staying on the straight and narrow. I havent been so active on reading the threads in the last week or two and it is since then that my mind is playing tricks with me. Good to read your post...

I needed to see this thread; very inspiring - you look terrific.

Sarah I can see why you are confused.......... I am still the Queen of this thread, I'm worried about my approach to CD at the moment cos there is a lot going on in my life at the mo, but I have no worries knowing that I am the Queen of this thread. Hiya Hedgemag, sonban, Allan, Mrs D, Becky...

Thank you FFGE, Porgeous, Jem, Dancing, KerrieW, K-Nine for your most helpful comments. I realise that in the short term I can recover from this situation, albeit a little testy at the moment but I really do worry that I am not developing the necessary toolkit to prevent disasters in the future...

Miel is two syllables run together a bit like honey. Me-el but also clipped a bit. a bit like me-ow. I share a love of France with you and I am currently seeing out the winter season in the french alps. DH and I are retired and have fulfilled our ambition of spending longer periods in La Belle...

I have to date lost 48 weighty pounds since starting on 7th Jan 2008. I was unswerving in my battle until just this week. It started with a salad on the slopes at lunchtime and I have had 5 of those now; the rest of those days I stayed on the diet. I had family and friends over for a week's...

Oh do stop stressing as to the winner of this thread; it is undoubtably my good self, Queen Di aka To Lose Long Trek is forever the Queen of this thread.

We are all here to support you and in turn we hope you will support us. This forum is a dieter's best friend and the more active you are - the more you will get out of it. I am not in a position to join a group in my locality and this is definitely my lifeline to keeping positive about what I...

Our beloved Boxer Jo(sephine) mothered our two cats as kittens; they suckled from her and she never complained. One of the cats used to try and come for a walk with Jo as well, twas a bit awkward because the cats were never on leads. Hi everybody - I am somewhat busy this week cos my sister and...

Mrs D how could you possibly think that you were the owner of the majestic crown, it is still mine and I really dont want to share it. Hi everybody, this is a message from your Queen. I hope you are all on fine form today. Queenly hugs to one and all

oh what a couple of little charmers you lucky lady. Do hope the news for DH is positive, it must be very upsetting to be dealing with all these emotions at the same time. Huge hug to you all and a brighter future on all fronts.

You are certainly very devilish today Allan. Cant have Satan as a king now can we ...... move along now please make way for her Majesty.... Queen Diana rules

Hi xKx the idea of a personal diary thread sounds marvellous cos we can watch your progress and encourage you all the way. You do sound very determined and deserve all the support in the world. Keep posting and know that you are amongst friends on this forum. Huge hugs :hug99::vibes::grouphugg:

and no one else.

I have popped over from the cambridge forum to read your poem and it is wonderful; both as a poem and as an ode to the overweight person in all of us on our various diets.

Good advice here - thanks. Not troubled by this as yet but I have been getting e-mails suggesting I have won lotteries and the like; my ticket is a winner!!!!! I dont buy tickets at all for any lottery. Never used to get such stuff.

Of course you can do it but it has to be also that you WANT to do it for yourself; being the case, you will succeed. Good luck on choosing what is good for you; it wont happen overnight but it will happen relatively quickly if you persist with it. Keep posting your progress, because we shall...

Now stop arguing amongst yourselves - it really is unnecessary.......... the crown is mine, all mine and no contender can ever take it from me. Mrs. D .... did you see on the biography channel an entire programme dedicated to your "other half"; I was transfixed I have to say. Just love those...

It must be me!!!! I am not only the Queen of this thread but one of the goddess I take my name from was Diana .... Goddess of Hunting. I am on the prowl Allan.. Evening all xx

Hi all, just checking up on you before I go to my art class. I have uped my intake of water a bit further and its beginning to show that it is worthwhile. Except for the lack of sleep at night of course!!!

A big hi from me, new since you were last here. Your amongst friends here who will encourage all the more now. Woohoo, Ceri is back is better than Boohoo Ceri back. :talk017:

My first target reached today. But so s-l-o-w :clap:

That's not very sporting of you Son .......

I have rejected an offer of four tiny chocolate eggs from a "friend" this week, she then suggested Mike would like to eat them, to which I replied that he never touched chocolate easter eggs and knowing it would put temptation my way - I declined them politely!!!!! We then had friends over for...

Dont beat yourself up but try not to undo the good you have achieved so far. Keep to sensible foods if that will help you thru the worst of the problems. What we aim to do is replace comfort eating with other ways to give ourselves the comfort we need. This diet will only work when you are in...

What a transformation; I am not surprised he has taken up the gauntlet to become aa CDC. Amazing story.

Oh Son you been struck by the lurgy, I had it too. Nice to see you back but NO WAY can you grab the crown - tis mine, all mine!!!

It may be late but I couldnt resist just peeking in and reclaiming the crown. Good evening ladies - Becky (who always has an interesting signature), Maggie who is more appealing than her prickly friends) and the lovely Mrs D, (whose signature makes me drool - picture of Johnny). I am going to...

Couldnt log on with my name but signed in as Triviadunce - that worked (lol) scored 8/10 today. Never heard of "Flubber" bah and took a wrong guess I the "rockers" question. Good fun though, thanks for introduction to the minimins trivia D-Q

That was 9/10 for Porgeous and 10/10 for pure gorgeous - love your updated piccie and you look so happy and confident. Inspirational all the way.

Just had a go today for the first time. I am probably on the wrong page or something though. 9/10 in 175 seconds but no idea if it is the same thing you guys are doing. First question about Buddhists. I click on the link in page 1 of this thread.

Such devastating news for you Sarah and for your friend's family. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

I pass the evening time on the forums, especially when DH is eating and I can look through and see the TV in the background if I want to watch something at the same time.

Be distracted, be very distracted - there's a meeting being organised and your name's not down yet. Off you go now - I'll hold the castle for you (maybe)

I am up for it in principle. There is nothing that I KNOW about that should get in the way unless DH wants to book a holiday or something then. So can you add me too Carol as a definite MAYBE.

Prithee Sire, you are mistaken ..... this queen is not for bending. She ruleth with a straight back.

I think not Sir Allan of G. Behave yourself or it will be to the Tower for you.

the eyes may have it but the crown is mine, afternoon Sallies,contender huh! Not this time its mine.

Looks like you want a few "Maggies" around you to keep on the straight and narrow. Come on then, I can be one of them if you like ....... its over to you little lady, would you respond well to a bit of encouragement. Bet you would!! You want to learn how to play the game of posting by reading...

Mine is self explanatory and because it wont all happen overnight. Realistic view of the goal. On cambridge forum (the pink site) I started as Di-et nil, My name is Di and on the cambridge would eat nothing unless from the packs. and it also said diet - seemed appropriate. I dont find the...

loved to know too but well done Kitteh, great relief I guess.

No chance you little devil - this saintly queen is on your tail. (teehee)

:whoopass::whoopass::whoopass: But I haven't Suemal and can hardly believe that YOU have scoffed TWO hot cross buns - let alone one. Did you leave your brain and all your senses on the pillow when you got up. Anyone might be forgiven for a nibble, but you now need to be saintlike to recover the...

Good morning it is Good Friday and firstly may I as your Queen wish you all a very happy Easter weekend. I am still a bit poorly and may even go back to bed for an hour or three. Even a Queen cant escape a cold virus (or whatever it has been) but I am sure you will look after my queendom until...

and again ........ it closes today at midday. hurry, hurry.

Just voted again but she is lagging behind and it finishes tomorrow at noon. Get clicking .........

These eyes are about to close, I am heading for an early night, the Queen sleeps ......

Just voted again and will do so again tomorrow

I'm 5'6" and I am aiming to get down to 11 stone and be happy than push further and struggle; I am a bit older too so maybe that influences me too. Right now just to lose is my aim.

Nothing to add but support - its all been said and so very well.

It can be done with determination and when they have all finished you will feel cockahoot that you stayed strong throughout. Your determination now will help you ward off other situations too - so it is good practice. Good luck xx

I think between 4-5 is a bad time for most people, well done on pulling through yours.

Wow this is news to me. I had no idea there was a restriction - can anyone explain why please?

You may not have done much damage to your ketosis THIS time but as has just been said - you will come across hurdles all the way along the diet path and are you going to give in each time. Dont just say you are on a diet but that the diet you are working with does not allow anything other than...

The shocking news is that I am back and in charge - hello again ladies and gentlemen (?)

you cant pull me along to work now allan and I'm attached to the crown, your not a caveman now you know!!

and again xx

The "king" was in his bed asleep and snoring thru' his nose; when along came the postie and disturbed his sweet repose. That's because the Queen is up and about and actively guarding her crown. This postie shall be knighted Sire.

I dont keep a constant check on weight loss but just where I am at the moment but I have lost 3.5lbs for certain this week. No expectations = no disappointment for me - just down and back to better health. :D:D

Well that I'm not quite sure on but certainly to drop the next 19lbs - for most that might not be too great a target but I have been losing smaller amounts so far and I want to stay focussed. If not 19 then 26lbs. After that I would only (ha ha) 21 to go to reach BMI 25 and a huge, huge, huge...

I had two weeks supply incl bars from my sister before I started the diet officially. So my start was not normal, I can appreciate it may have been better to have started with the sachets alone in the first place. Hang in there week three will be something to look forward to.

Know thy place now Carol, you too young Becky - great St P's day image by the way. In front and on a mission. 1lb to go to target (first target of course) and then a new ticker chart.

Whoopidoo - what a triumph - your head must be somewhere in the clouds by now. Inspirational

I have voted and will look in daily if I can remember. Did you all watch the You Tube clip? It was brill ... what a lot of effort they have put in. :character00250::character00250::character00250:

It is very disappointing BUT it does happen, some weeks I only lose 1lb and each week I do the same thing. The other week I had hysterics when I PUT ON 4lbs and haven't cheated once yet on the diet. I then dropped a couple of days later and then some more. I started LL some years ago - stuck...

How much water were you drinking daily and how does that quantity vary from your norm.?

Not a chance Carol I am right behind you and am now in front of you.

Oh how disappointing for you. When do you see your CDC? if it is before you run out of supplies could you just use another pack tonight and buy another from CDC. It's not the end of the world to not have it but your nutrition for the day is worked out between each of the packs. May be a good...

I'm a happier easter bunny now :D

Wrong numbers - just ONE POUND to go. Then of course the next ticker will be produced. For me it is like a long journey and you look to shorter targets to keep your spirit up. When I go down south to visit family; my first aim is the length of the M6, that behind me then the M1, then M25 then...

He's in his warren by now I expect Mandy. But Queen Di is emerging this morning with less of two important things, less of a nasty cold AND less weight. I HAVE REACHED MY FIRST TARGET and just about to go and update it. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!! My batteries are the M3 type and now have extraordinary...

The dynamic duo - triumphant and proud of yourselves, you do deserve an Oscar. Take a bow you two. When I lose some more weight I will attempt to do the same - if it can be walked because my back condition wouldnt allow me to run. Inspirational .........

I use a straw most of the time, I drink room temp water too, I take small bottles in the car and challenge myself to have one, then another etc. My biggest concern is that it is easy to forget to drink and often land up doing a marathon at night with the obvious consequences. I add more water...

Inspiring restart but do not try to weigh every day if you can and always in the morning after a pee, before a drink and wearing (or in the buff) the same stuff; otherwise the results could be a bit erratic. I suffer with water retention and weighing daily as I tried to do at the beginning was...

Just clean round the bend then Allan? You are too mischievous to be a saint, you have history it is plain to see. Not suitable to rule this realm I feel. Off you go and do pennance - Queen Di will spare you the Tower but you must swear allegiance to your Queen. tee hee

Me too, come on girl you can do this so do it properly and be good to yourself. Keep the power in your control and you will be a winner. Bum duly smacked!!!

My weight loss has never been so dramatic, but I am steadily lossing and feeling good about it all. Try not to make comparisons to others, there can be all sorts of factors involved when losing weight. Be pleased for whatever progress you make and know that you are doing the right thing.

Evening becky, Mrs D, Hedgemag, Sarette,Allan of course and anyone else trying to challenge me. Know thy enemy I say .... Off with their heads ....... By the way have you seen that Dave's wife, Annie-D has been whipped into hospital. I have sent my best wishes to them both (even a contender...

Oh Dave sorry to hear Annie's in pain, but she is in the best place to sort it I guess. If she has gall stones and they remove them - her weight should come down even more rapidly than with just the sipping of the water. (let's hope). Do send her my best wishes and we all hope for a speedy...

Stop thinking of things that could undermine your plan of action, you obviously need some distractions. Stay out of the kitchen when you dont have to be there, think through some ideas of what you will do to overcome these ideas; write them down because that in itself helps you to commit them...

Keep focussed on the forum and it will easily distract you if times get tough; its also wonderful to interact with those who are facing the same issues.

Must try that - I ordered 9 packs of spicy tomato, tried one and thought YUK. Its the only one so far to fall into that catagory. I will try once more with the revised method of prep. Thanks for that.

Doesnt look as though you need any more help, its all there. Have fun with it and we shall enjoy seeing your choice.

Well I am not on top of the world until I shake off this infection but it is a lot better than it was and I have come on to defend my throne. The Queen lives, long live the Queen.

You are doing really well and my hubby said the same thing to me and you tend to think they are just saying it to help you stay focussed. I am sure others notice a difference before we do - we tend to be over critical of ourselves when we feel vulnerable. I have been at the diet since beginning...

No chance Becky ... but well done on sticking it out. Happy St Patricks Day one and all.

Hi everyone - I am on the mend but I have the most dreadful persistent cough. Does anyone have any good ideas that wont put weight on PLEASE?????????

Thanks for that - AND NOW do you still need a kick up the bum?? I wouldnt have thought so, but I will oblige if you like

Your Queen is poorly and needs lots of caring attention. So cant sing like Carol but I sure can cough, sniff and splutter ....... mutter, mutter, mutter. The queen is in her boudoir counting out her Strepsils. Dont attack your Queen when she's under the weather!!!! Queen Di would not be amused.

Oh cheers girls - I thought I would lose the impetus if I had "SUGAR" but you are right - I dont want to eat just drink, drink, drink.

What a rotten experience I hope you manage to get sorted. hugs xx

I would take a shot at your date of birth first, might save you the work.

I have a shocking cold and rather a stingy throat and nasty cough. I have already resorted to taking Max Lemsip daytime capsules (concerned though with citric acid) and really WANT to suck something soothing for the throat. I have Strepsils here but dont want to spoil all my efforts by taking...

Hey Paul that all sounds great, suddenly everything is positive, positive, positive. Woohoo to you!!!

Found this today when I am overtired and unwell and it cheered me up - thank you all. Allan I have copied one of your points to show my DH as he will be very amused to read it. 11, you can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both, if you already know best how to...

Its a girly thing I think, my boys were always like your son; sounds like a lot of fun.

It brightens up the start of this day. Great stuff.

Sleepy heads or just fortunate. Restless night with the lurghy, rotten cold, stuffed up nose and coughing, coughing, coughing. Just popped over from the CD forum to see what goes on here. I have a confession to make; I had Max strength Lemsip twice yesterday - broken de rules!!!! I wanna go...

All mine - even if I am proper poorly.:(:(:(

Oh the good ol' days ....... I remember when Allan said he would always have the crown, now look where it is - it's on me head guv. Queen Di (with the start of a nasty cold -sniff, sniff) Your Queen needs pampering!!

Suemal Tough love is not what you need today but tough luck for that back issue and what it is doing to you. It is possible to remain on the diet and do well at the same time but you may need to look at the timing of when you took the pills/had you eaten from your packs recently/just how strong...

Oh there is such lovely banter going on here BUT REALLY there is no need because the crown is already taken by Di - Queen of the domain, Queen over this thread. No more squabbling now kiddies, your Queen has spoken. DAVE you should be sent to the dungeon for a treasonable offense (M*** B**...

Good idea Mary Poppins I should carry a bottle when I am on the go. I do keep little bottles in the car, which I refill and use when I am driving or being driven but have not carried them with me to keep them handy - it is when I am busy away from home that it all goes out of my mind and then I...

There is no need to watch the TV ADS this is a time when you can top up your glass of water/go to the loo/offer to make some tea or coffee for anyone/ etc etc. DO NOT SIT THROUGH THEM it is not helping your cause. Try warming the water occasionally too/adding a sweetener to it/use a cambridge...

There's a whole lot of fibre going on here.

Now, now, naughty boy. You mustn't steal the crown and make me cry. It's mine I tell you.

Bin hidin' behind the hedge Mag. Someone has snaffled your crown when you were away. Sorry it might be me who has it now!!

All these young lovelies ..... I really need to get my water up and my weight loss too. Only a pound this week and I was trying hard too. Well done Gem you must be jumping, jumping,jumping.

Couldnt agree more.... shout it from the roof tops

:sigh: Only 1lb off this week but the answer lies in the :tear_drop::tear_drop::tear_drop::tear_drop::tear_drop::tear_drop::tear_drop::tear_drop: water, need to drink enough, need to drink more :doh::doh: BUT A HUGE WELL DONE for all those who did and lost such great amounts. :clap::clap::clap:

Well done firstly. I was about to ask how the devil did you achieve such a good loss but I think you have answered it already - by doing the exercise? Truly inspiring.

I think I should have had an AAMW last week but didnt. Now regretting it - that sounds great. My weight loss has slowed down so I didnt think I could afford the luxury of an AAMW. Water, water everywhere - must make the effort to drink some more!!!! One leads to the other in my case. Thanks...

Good girl your keeping your mind in focus too. ;)

Great re-start Emm - well done on today and def more water for us both tomorrow!!!

I must have forgotten to put my name down before. Working hard at improving the water intake and I am sure that when it is better I will lose more readily. Extremely tired tonight, I had extensive hydro therapy this affo. Made it to 3 litres by tonight though.

We could be twins - I lost 4 stone with LL and didnt in the process reeducate my strategies for all the different moments that would spring up. I went skiing just as I finished the 3 month stage and wrongly thought that I could cope on my own. Like you I put it all back and then some more. This...

I have more weight to lose than you think. I am almost at my first target and the next one is just one stage down - I then have to get down to a BMI 25; but I dont want to think about these targets until I drop down the different stages. I wish to remain optimistic about my goals and not think...

No complaints from me that's for sure. I think this site is managed extremely well and its a real pleasure to use. My only problem is coming away from it to go to bed - like now!!!!

Ebony is rising ...... you are on the mend now, water is needed even more when your tum is upset because it takes out more water if you are having the runs or similar. Water, water everywhere and not a lot to drink!!!! Keep smiling ........

I am happily married to a Gemini and have been for 36 years. My eldest son is a gemini and we are too alike in some ways and the relationship doesn't work as well. He is lovely sometimes and a so and so otherwise. Is that a more typical Gemini male? Who knows?

CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter Patient and wise. Very patient normally wise - sometimes Practical and rigid. I guess this is true. Ambitious. More for others than for myself Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. 3 in a row - I think not; I wish. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Actually yes...

Firstly you need to change your name cos Ebony although a beautiful wood is very black and maybe keeping you in a black mood!!!! Beyond that :p are you letting yourself down with your daily intake of water? I have been reprimanded for drinking too little this week and AS IT HAPPENS have had my...

I wouldnt worry about the colour or quality of the crown Dave because I have no problem with the crown fitting and suiting me.

No its Sunday - do you mean "amen" Cos I am in coming to get ya. Teehee!

confession of a trekker Well the water message is getting across and I guess I do actually feel a bit dehydrated if I am honest. I am waiting for some HUGE news in the next couple of days and I am experiencing great difficulty in containing my emotions. I have actually just had two cambridge...

The ayes have it young fella, but you aint got this thread back - tis mine, mine, mine. THE Queen was in her counting house, counting out her Knights, when along came powdered toast man to try and push her out. Out came her other Knights, drove off other claims ..... and good Queen Di is back...

Mornin' Allan, I do like your gladiatoral he-man, is it one you posed for earlier. Every good Queen needs her Knights of the realm (thread). Any more around like you? Oh gosh - lead with your chin Di - I know what you will say, dont I. :))

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morning boys and girls, another right royal sunday, anyone ready for a joust then? The ladies wish to be amused (unlike Queen Victoria - no not Posh). Let the games commence ...........

Bravo Becky wish I had thought of that. :)

Cooer that wedding is not far away - I bet you are really excited now, perhaps that is why your reaching for food now. I have been very excited about a major event in my life over the last week or so and in feeling "edgy" (good edgy) I have had to muster a lot of extra will power not to go off...

Oops! Dunderhead me! I didnt move the curser up the page to see PORTFOLIO. I have now and you have some very interesting images there. I have seen the photo of Aimee before - is she on this forum by any chance? Otherwise would you have posted it on this site before? The photo is very familiar.

Well we haven't met on here before but I feel I know you already because I am a regular contender for the "Last person to post" thread - so hi there. I took a quick look at the website but saw but one image. In my younger years I too enjoyed photography and went to college for a period of time...

Did the extra quantity not upset your stomach? Maybe I went from one extreme to the other too quickly. I reckon I just about manage 2.5 litres most days.

Do you have any software for the camera your using or do you have any adobe software. There should be a resizing option in one of those programs that will help you to re-size; in particular you need to reduce your pixels probably so the height and width read 600 x 450 pixels (jpeg) I think...

Drat I drink at my very best 3 litres but normally just over 2 litres. I tried drinking 4.5 litres one day at the start of the diet and I was really unwell with pains in the stomach (or bladder); I had to go to bed with a hot water bottle to ease the discomfort. I have never in my life drunk...

Glug, glug, glug - ugh! I know you are right but we all have off days at some stage and water is my pet hate.

Well Porgeous I reckon you are fit enough to do just that. Elixer of life bah! But yes it is essential to GOOD weight loss I guess. Kick up the backside accepted,; going down stairs to get a glass of this exhilerating elixir and see if you have changed my mind. How much of it do you drink...

We are up in the mountains in the Savoie region, east of Lyon, but back again to the Cheshire plains at the end of April. Not everything in France is wonderful but this is my little bit of heaven. May not be able to get back if the seamen dont call off their strike; its been going on just a...

How's everybody doing tonight. I have had a very positive day today because I have started hydrotherapy for improving my back and knee, aside from that I treated myself to a pamper treatment at the same centre for lymphatic drainage; a first for me but I dont go out to dinner or any other such...

Great news Paul, keep the faith. I have been watching Crufts each night now but I haven't seen any Boxers yet, apart from a Brindle in the agility section. Its a great distraction too and entertaining, so if you are not otherwise occupied take a look. Hope the weekend goes well for you, take...

I smiled like a Cheshire Cat when I read your response. There is nothing wrong with a little banter and it does lighten the journey to slimdom just a tad. Are you prepared to joust a little - its daft, but does no harm. Which part of Cheshire do you hail from, I am between Knutford and...

Lollypop, lollypop the weight you had was sure to drop (music, music) Can you feel the love tonight (music, music) and lastly Good, good, good good vibrations. (music, music) I guess I can feel those vibes Lollypop. Wonderful achievement and a positive inspiration to us all. I have just...

I have fybrogel in the house, is this okay to take? I haven't taken anything as yet and do feel a "little clogged". Drinking sufficient water every day can be a bit of an issue for me too, so any advice on this subject will be taken on board; including all the stuff in this thread. Read page...

coo-eeh Paul, how are you doing today? Keep it up - you can do it, just stick with it for a while longer and you will adjust to it more easily. Hugs Boxer crazy Di xx

SharonJayne I am there with you on this one. I lost 4 stone with LL and didnt take the time out to re-educate my eating habits, my comfort eating, my social eating or the need for burning the calories that I used on a daily basis. Since then the 4 stone loss turned into a 6 stone gain and my...

We all need help in this direction that's for sure. It is so easy to forget the reasons for wanting to lose the weight and its damned hard to change our comfort eating patterns; so a reminder such as this is a real tool in the armery for maintaining a positive view on our progress. Thanks for...

Oh prithee Sire you are too kind to offer me such a place in your royal hareem but I can see that you are well occupied with Court matters; I shall leave you to rule your hareem whilst I take the real helm as Queen over this realm (or was that this thread).

stop it, stop it, stop it. All these weeks and I have tried not to think about this sort of stuff. I have been drooling at the thought of a King Prawn curry with all the trimmings. STOP please.

f-f-first f-f-ew weeks I was f-f--freezing. Just put the extra layers on you and drink the water a bit warmer too if you feel the need - I did for a while. Everything functioning normally now; so it does get better.......... promise xx

I did just that after losing all my weight on LL. Big rethink, big restart and now on CD I really want to plan how I shall keep on the straight and narrow. It takes effort on a large scale to take the weight off but it takes even greater determination and re-education of eating habits to keep...

I am sure you had a good holiday and on the strength of that your journey forward with CD will be even stronger now.Think of CD as your best friend and that your best friend wants the best for you and your health; work with it and you will continue with losing the excess weight and improving...

Somewhere along the line the total went down. Have I missed something? I shall come back to add cos I dont want to mess up the grand total. Where are you Leah??????

Sounds like a good game plan Emm and if you can keep your carbs intake over the weekend low, you will struggle less when you are back in full flow on Monday. Good luck for Monday and enjoy the weekend.

What is done is done and well done for feeling angry with yourself; that in itself will help you get through the possible next temptation. Great idea on cleaning the teeth to rid yourself of the taste and also to help you feel more determined not to do it again. What you do now and tomorrow is...

Maybe for a little while you need to change your weekend routine. If OH goes off to find something to eat "on the go" - could you go off to a non food type shop for half an hour or so and enjoy the freedom to look around on your own. Thinking out of the box may help and you could also ask OH...

I weigh myself first thing, after a wee and before a drink and always with next to nothing on; this keeps the results more consistent for me. However, I did take my scales to use side by side my counsellor's so that I could compare any differences between the calibration of the two sets; then...

Wow what a bonus for you in getting back into it without having gained lots in the meantime. You should be really proud of yourself. You know you can do it and I'm sure the determination that you showed Maggie is what you will take forward to part 2. Pinkmantha - the movie part two. Your a star.

You should be distracting yourself by watching Crufts!! I have just seen a beautiful boxer called Floyd in the agility section. Want one, want one, want one. Try and distract yourself at the first sign of danger. You are doing brilliantly so far; you can do it and I am sure you will overcome...

Hi again - you have more than enough to think about with all this going on, anyone going through all of this stuff will feel raw and you may have rightly expected a little more understanding from your sister. I suppose she might have wanted you to worry more about her than think too much about...

I'm with you too

BUT I AM!! :thankyou: :sign0151::sign0151:

Just worked backthrough my posts Leah; it was Mocha and she hasn't posted anything for three weeks. Hope she is okay?

How's it going now BB. Just been reading through this thread; you have a lot going on in your life right now and I am not surprised you and "sister dearest" have come to blows. She obviously has different priorities to you and you must look out for your own first and foremost. Your son sounds...

I would love to look in on this - I have been true to the diet since I started on 7th Jan but I can let myself down by not drinking enough water to shift that fat so quickly. The last few days I have had an extra bar to allow for my extra strong urge to munch something. Keep in mind though it...

Indeed Allan, you are a gallant Knight and should be rewarded for all the wondrous things you do to make life a little lighter and more enjoyable for the ladies - your own included of course. For this I will have you bow down and I, YOUR QUEEN, will ask thee to step forth as Sir Allan G and...

All sorts of things will upset the balance of your weight loss and TOTM is one of them, are you holding on to the water you have drunk, have you been to the loo properly. I had my worst week ever when I found I had put on nearly 4lbs overnight and hadnt once cheated on the diet. I was beside...

Cant make it myself for that date, but has anyone tried the Champneys shower gel from Sainsburys - it goes a long way and is a sheer delight to use.

I had a female red boxer for 13 yrs; she died just two years ago and was the love of my life apart from DH. They are the most wonderful breed. Paul I think you are doing just great. Exercising your boxers must not only help you with your weight loss but also give you enormous pleasure. Love...

Sounds as though you should wait a while until your weight settles where you want it to be, because it isn't to good to keep resizing the ring. In the meantime, why dont you wear it round your neck on a nice chain and not worry that it might fall off when you are washing your hands etc. OH...

I had to wait 3 months after my knee operation because the diet can disrupt the healing process. So I am guessing this info is good for whatever procedure you may have.

You certainly dont sound as if you have strayed far and what is good is that you didnt carry on eating other things as you said you had done last time round. Well done for containing yourself this time. Progress eh!!

It is so lovely to receive compliments from other people but do remember that the greatest compliment is the one you will pay to yourself when you notice the difference. You are dieting for the changes it will make for yourself, so always remember that first; the rest will naturally follow.

Sometimes it is good to make the soup choices a little different; it gives more variation. I add fresh or dried herbs to the boiling water before adding the sachet to bring out the flavour of the herb used; I also use tabasco and that really makes a difference. Personally I dont care for the...

My counsellor Jem lost over 13 stone and she looks fabulous. I know she exercises a lot, cos she is training right now for the New York Marathon. I know she has had no surgical help so it must be down to exercise and drinking lots of water; time must help a bit too. T

Hi queen of the mountains is back!!

Welcome back, missed your smiling face and your posts on here too.

At the end of the day - life is about making choices - this path or that path. Presumably you chose to walk the path where temptation wouldnt get in your way by following the CD plan, either in the short term or the long term. You can see the other path and that is full of distractions, which...

Just had to add Paul - I am a huge BOXER fan. My little girl Jo died 2 years ago at the great age of 13yrs. I love your avatar.

Apart from Spicy tomato which I find tastes sweet, thin and terribly uninteresting; I like all the others BUT I do vary them by adding herbs, or tabasco, pepper and the like as long as it is a permitted extra. Coriander leaf is very successful for me and generally no two days are the same. If...

I guess you are beginning to recognise some triggers here and that means you are some way forward to being able to work through some of this. I know now that anxiety of any form gets my fingers picking and my teeth a chomping. I am trying to work thru this but it is not an easy habit to break...

You have to be up late to catch me out - well at least tonight. Queen Di in the lead (again) teehee

Hey Emm we are looking at more puppies and less pounds here. Teehee. Looking forward to hearing this week's weight loss but be hard to beat that 5lb loss. What a result!!

I reached another crowning moment this morning. I have lost another 3lbs and am only 6lbs off MY FIRST TARGET. I am feeling so positive and I have also got a POSITIVE headache so I am off to positively get rid of it + + + + + + + . Monday morning the sky is bright and oor wee Diana is much...

Well I guess Jem may have gone for that early morning 5 miler to start her week off. I just weighed myself and have dropped another 3lbs; maybe she is running for me (cos I cant). So proud of her - Jem is MY inspiration and she deserves her success AND her sponsorship. It is what is keeping...

Hmmn I haven't tried that but I often add a few drops of Tabasco to the vegetable soup, chicken soup and the leek & potato soup. I also add tabasco to the hot chocolate shake. Chili chocolate. Worth a try everyone.

Sheer bliss - a daughter for you both. Congratulations - stay healthy and happy all of you.

Hello, hello, hello have you lovely ladies all had a good Mothering Sunday? I have because the sun was shining and my little boy 6'4" and 28 years old sent me an e-mail from Australia to wish me a happy mother's day. Pity his big bro (also rather tall) didnt get round to it (or whatever)...

This will be a turning point in your life. Stay with us on the forum and be encouraged in every way by what goes on here. By regularly posting you can help yourself and help others at the same time to stay motivated. Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.

Great progress and even better that losing the weight is helping your self esteem. By the time you are ready for your holiday you will look absolutely fabulous. You only get out of life what you put in and you are changing your future by what you are currently working on. Well done.

Me too!!! I was going to wait until much further down the line. Your achievement is so noticeable Emm28; I know there are difficult days with the little uns around your feet, but you have even more reason now to take a positive view of this personal challenge. You can do and I have no doubt...

Like you I have done LL before and this time I just dont want to waste either the effort or the money. I plan to do it properly and take time out to examine some of the driving forces behind much of what I do when I am eating for comfort. I do not set out long range goals, I am for stepping...

Is there not a difference in these two sayings "speaking from the bottom of my heart" AND "speaking from the heart of my bottom". Ignore his remarks - you do not need your dad or indeed anyone elses opinions on what you are doing - you are your own person and now you are taking control and not...

I'm not there yet but who said it had anything to do with LUCK. Anyone losing and then maintaining has worked hard for their goal and have not relied on luck.... You will get there too if you persevere with what you are doing. No luck involved but as the expression goes "good luck";)

Why thanks everyone but I only said it like it is. Jem is a true inspiration and deserves total support for her efforts. What she has done for herself, the promotion of the Breast Cancer Cause and also for the affirmation for so many users of Cambridge Diet that YOU can get on top of your...

How''s the hunt for the leopard skin going?

Well Carol they can just get too big for their boots - and we must make sure they stay grounded. Teehee; besides which it is great fun as long as no one takes offence (officer). For me it is a another way of making light of the diet too - a bit of banter, no more. Shant tell that to "Superman"...

I started my dieting with CD at the beginning of January this year and used supplies my sister let me have to get started. She gave me two weeks of shakes/soups with the idea that I would see how I got on with them; I just wanted a kickstart into losing some weight. The end of the trial period...

What a great idea Donna; challenges do tend to motivate. I have been motivated by my CDC who has not only lost over 13 stone in I think 7 months of sheer determination; but also is challenging herself again by running a marathon this year. Her story is in the "success stories" of CD entitled...

What positive reinforcement on all counts. Well done for convincing me that a solitary llb is worthy of losing. It is all in the right direction anyway.

You'd think the fellas are being attacked by all sides here. In a game of chess is it not the Queen who remains all powerful.

It would have to be something out of this world for me to break the pattern. So much harder to recover without straying more easily another time. I have been to a dinner party and stayed on SS + AAM (in my AAMW though) 2oz chicken fillet and a handful of babyleaf salad. I have had my family...

great help to me too with the info on adding it to the soup when making them up with more water. Cheers

You may not have the energy in the first week to redecorate the house etc. but you can come on line here and interact with like minded people, you can go for a healthy walk, you can go and pamper yourself upstairs or sort out a drawer or something ..... basically the kitchen is nowhere to be...

Hey there girls cant let this one go - he would make a wonderful slave; after all Allan is always telling us about the chores he does at home and all his multi tasking duties. Perhaps he can be King over our slavedom. They will need someone feisty to keep them in control, just so long as he...

You would probably be spending more at the shops than you do on the diet in different ways. Apart from the food you buy for nutrition, what do you buy that makes you put on weight. I used to buy bags of sweets etc etc. You dont notice spending money on other things but you do notice the money...

Nothing personal gents...... just a strategic attack from your Queen. love Di xx :D

Oh goodie, goodie, goodie. New competition for Allen the rebuked King. Women shall rule this world and I am the one to do it. Yours truly Diana - Queen of this thread. Feb 29 is after all a day for the Ladies to take the lead.

splendid news .... how exciting!! Whilst the little one is waiting for parties each year it can be the earlier of the two and when she is older and not trying to age so quickly she can revert to the latter date. Either way, being a girl she will probably like the idea of having two birthdays...

Me too. huge hugs xxxxx

yummy, yummy, yummy. I look forward to trying this one. Cheers:gimi::gimi:

Hiya SportyJem .... it was me who had a chat to the mods. and asked if I could add a link to MY signature to spread the word even further because I think you are doing such a wonderful thing. It is great for the Breast Cancer Charity, great goal for you and great for the Cambridge Diet image...

me too. According to tradition there should be a few white silk gloves floating around today. Fancy being born today, you would only have a proper birthday every four years. Loving anti-aging process for the few (if they want to have fun with it)

tsk tsk you lot, fancy thinking I was asleep .......... :p;):D

Well done there mum and remember that resolve over the weekend; what a brilliant start.

good result and better still that you are back on track cos next week should produce a better loss as long as you keep drinking the water and flush all the fats out. Stay determined ....... hugs xx

Put a smile on my face and a hearty laugh; needed both today - so thanks for sharing. Off to the physio again this morning and not looking forward to it. pain, pain, pain.

I was dreading someone would say "oh go on" because you are not really committed to your diet at the two week stage and it would be so easy to say "just this time". There will always be those days and it will take fewer and fewer reasons to not cave in ...... then where would you be. You have...

I understood that Diet Coke was an absolute no no because of citric acid but then told the Coke Zero in smallish quantities was okay. I had one last Friday night to celebrate the weekend as we would normally have a drink(s) on "the end of the week" I had one can split between 2 wine glasses and...

Hmmn interesting point but I do like chocolate and therefore a little as part of an allowance is mighty nice. Aren't you doing well then ELWL - great positive attitude. You will soon get some from your CDC.

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Well I am lurking but I am feeling sorry for myself tonight cos I may have upset my sister and her friend and I am now feeling snubbed in my own house. I made a comment after the friend had sloshed the sauce on her plate go all over a table runner that I spent hours and hours making. She had...

Still here folks

The diet is not hard > the diet is easy but what is not is coming to terms with your own approach to it. You do have to want what it will bring you, if you remain faithful to the plan. You have to want it more than you want to remain out of control with your weight, out of control with your food...

Glad your back Mrs D. I need a sparring partner to counteract the terrible King (so called) of <the last person to post > for a start. I thought I read somewhere that something was troubling you and I (we) were very worried to know that you are in fact okay. You are amongst friends here and we...

Get through each day and congratulate yourself on your determination. You probably need to increase your water intake/ you need to tell all relevant persons to watch out for your moodiness/you need to distract yourself with some pampering but not high energy stuff/set yourself a little project...

boys and girls come out to play and all whilst Mrs D is away. Where is she I wonder but for now I shall steal her thunder - and wear the crown

Goodgirl Sonban - great eyecandy too!!

I tried Mrs D through MSN and it came back from the postmaster; did an Elvis impression of "return to sender". Perhaps she has a PC breakdown or there are problems at home - does anyone have closer contact with her to check if she is "okay". I dont know her personally but someone on here must...

Good mindset to be in I reckon. When you KNOW that nothing other than the diet or water + permitted drinks can go in; your choices are so obvious. Nothing Else not even a nibble; for me that takes away the slightest temptation but I do think that you need many weeks under your belt before you...

The TOTM will pass very soon although it comes back periodically!! Allow for this drop, anticipate it each time and dont give in to it. Dont go shopping for personal stuff at this time each month but do some pampering at home. Bathroom indulgence evening, sit back with your favourite...

What a great year for you Mark, congratulations on all fronts. Just think that while the baby is sucking on the milk you can be glugging the water. When you are in your taxi you can keep small refillable bottles of water and regularly drink them down between taxi-ing your clients. Loo stops are...

I use 4 daily but have done so from the start. I think if you add them in to your normal 3 a day, you may come to expect it and that will cost you more for the future. Therefore it may make you feel that 3 is not enough. Let them carry forward to your next supply - they can always be used...

What a blow for you and so painful no doubt. I do hope the operation goes well and you make progress quickly. What a wonderful hubby you must have that he will sit there and type for you; he is obviously very supportive too. Maybe you can encourage him to keep us all updated with your...

Didn't feel it up in the mountains of France but I am concerned to find out more as my home is just south of Manchester and my some of my family actually live in Lincolnshire. When you hear the "earth move" here it is dynamite to reduce the avalanche risk on the mountain for the skiing etc. My...

Happy Birthday MM just missed the leap year then!!

not tried that one yet but I normally make a shake of hot black coffee with 300ml of HW and add the vanilla milkshake to it. Sometimes add either the toffee & walnut or the chocolate one to vary the taste; no additional sweetening necessary in any of them.

What great ideas and all new to me. Tetra choc sounds divine. Cheers girls. xx

The tears have gone I am pleased to say The tears have gone I am pleased to say Today Tuesday I have stepped on the scales for the first time since Saturday and I have had a significant drop. I now weigh 14 stone 13.6lbs - if I ignore the weight gain probably brought on by water retention then...

No no no you've got it all wrong, I might consider Mrs D a serious contender for the title but neither of you two or indeed anyone else for that fact.

this woman still has a voice and what's more is using it to call out for Mrs. D. Has she gone missing do you think? Maybe she has your manflu? There is a thread asking for her, so I reckon this one can do that too. Coo ee Mrs. D. where are you? Cant handle this lot on my own now can I.?

Where's that woman gone - she is a sparring partner on "the last one to post" thread. Your Queen demands that you make a majestic return to this forum. If you dont, I shall have Johnny all to myself teehee.

You sound as if you are finally in control of your destiny. Becoming a "Likes to Post" on the forum will also help to re affirm your commitment to what you are doing to help yourself as well as helping many others with their journey. Keep the faith, believe in yourself and you WILL do it. xx

I already use sensodyne as I have very sensitive teeth. Recently though,I found great problems with hot & cold and thought it was my usual problem and nothing to do with CD. Interested to hear this reference though. I went to my dentist and he "painted" them with a de-sensitising agent and...

Well I am inspired. I have read IWS "statement" for want of a better description and think we should print it out and put it by the mirror. In fact I will.