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  1. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    So my weigh in was a success- lost 10lbs in 2 weeks so I'm happy! Although I definitely pigged out on my last supper so starting weight was probably especially high! Been doing okay, having choc tetras mostly. I had some celeriac chips last night, which are okay- as long as you ignore the mild...
  2. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source Samantha's weight loss journey to healthy

    Yes the little cartons. They taste amazing straight from the fridge. Some people freeze them too and apparently they go a bit ice-creamy.
  3. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source I will succeed!

    Great job on day one! Looking forward to hearing about your first weigh in! Is this your first time dieting? Keep us updated! X
  4. Colony

    straight talking : LeaE jely wobble

    I loved this post. I think it's a real honest summary of how a lot of us feel about ourselves. But then there's the light at the end of the tunnel - and helping us to get there is CD and this board! Best of luck with your weight loss, looking forward to hearing about your next weigh in! Xx
  5. Colony

    Cambridge Diet - Best Packs

    I love choc tetras and choc shakes. But everyone's different so pick a selection the first week and pick your favourites next time! Eat easy meals are okay, I actually quite liked the beef one and the chicken curry. Hated the fish and the meat's not great quality but it's better than the...
  6. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source Starting CWP today to save my health

    I looooove the choc orange bars (aka Jaffa cake bars) and the malt toffee bars (aka almost-Mars bars). They definitely stem the cravings but not everyone likes them! X
  7. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source Samantha's weight loss journey to healthy

    Wow good luck with your mission! I do like most of the products on CWP but I'm especially obsessed with the chocolate tetras! If only they weren't so small.... I blend my powdered shakes with ice in a "smoothie 2 go" blender (add water first so powder doesn't stick to glass) and I think it...
  8. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Also I am soooooo coooooolddddd! Brrrrrrrrr! X
  9. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Hi everybody, how's it going?? My GOD I am struggling. I just want to eat everything and anything. I've been doing SS+/810 the laser few days and I can't seem to get into ketosis. At least I don't think I am. My fault as I keep cheating with small things here and there and it's making a...
  10. Colony

    21 days to weigh in

    Love your attitude and motivation! Best of luck, stay strong! Xxx
  11. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    Hahaha I can't bear the spicy tomato either and I really did persevere. I think I was hoping for the rich creaminess of Heinz soup and it was a HUGE disappointment! Favourite soup is the Veggie, but I'll be honest I'm not a fan of the soups, full stop! X
  12. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    I'm in the same predicament as you! But I figure going on to SS+ will prevent me from straying from the diet in a bad way! And I'm told it doesn't affect your losses! Let us know how it goes with your CDC. X
  13. Colony

    Martha's Diary - seeing it through to the end....

    Great post! I too struggle with my demons and have the tendency to slip when willpower escapes me! Keep posting everything that's happening, will be good to get it all out! Best of luck for your new challenge! X
  14. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Is that right, Viita? That's great to hear because I'm really missing food!! The weekend was a bit off plan for me, although generally managed to avoid carbs- but going to be 100% from tomorrow. I have a sailing holiday at the end of the month, which basically means a week on a boat in a...
  15. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Good day all. So this morning I woke up with slightly rancid breath. Is it possible?? Could it be??? Ketosis?? But then the hunger pangs hit me on the way to work and I had to snaffle a banana bliss on the tube. Bah, oh well! I'm weighing myself daily now. I know it's not a good thing to...
  16. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Thanks Sophiesophs for your support. Words of encouragement really do help! I'm lying in bed now- an hour earlier than usual. Couldn't stay up any longer- very tired and very cold! And hungry!! My god this thread is turning in to a right moan-fest... But I suppose that's the beauty of the...
  17. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Hi franbella... 3 stone wow, that's loads. You can totally do it again! It's funny how we can let ourselves get back to our old ways isn't it? I honestly can't believe it happened to me after all that hard work. Although maybe i'd be heavier if it hadn't happened lol! So been good today...
  18. Colony

    The epic journey begins!

    Wow, you look much younger too! X
  19. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Woke up feeling hungry, which never happens as I'm not a breakfast eater! Cannot wait until ketosis! Feeling so much better already. Less bloated and swollen. Had 2 cups of black coffee so far today. Does that make you retain water? Either way, not missing the milk! Hope all goes well with...
  20. Colony

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    Wow great to read your diary. Congrats on your losses! Can't wait until I'm feeling the keto-buzz like you are! Xxx
  21. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Going to bed hungry... Sucks! Just a bit of motivation... Where I've been so greedy lately, I can really feel my thighs expanding... Like a tight uncomfortable feeling in the skin. I hated it but didn't really feel it much today... Can't wait til they start shrinking! That's all!
  22. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Hi all! Wow, it's been nearly 3 years and here I am again. I've been off and on CD for the last 3 years. It has been a success. After dropping from 13 to 11 stone, my weight has fluctuated between 11 and 12 stone over the last couple of years. Which is great, as I've never been back to how...
  23. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    The more you drink the more you shrink!!!!
  24. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    Ughghhghhh! This is sooo painful! I dropped just one pound at my last weigh in so 2 more pounds to go before goal and moving up to step 3. It is agonisingly slow! But it's my own fault as I keep straying off path slightly and my water intake has dipped. This is it!! I have ONE week to lose...
  25. Colony

    If you had too choose ONE!?

    Lol I know what you mean! I fully intend to carry on with certain products (mainly cranberry bars and choc shakes) after I'm back to regular food! I just love them and would miss them lots!!
  26. Colony

    If you had too choose ONE!?

    You're going to a desert island and you can only pick ONE type and flavour of Cambridge product to take with you... Which ONE would you pick??? I would have to go with the cranberry bars... I'm obsessed!!
  27. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    Good luck for your weight loss before your holiday! Maybe you could go up to SS+ for a few days? I too have a holiday to USA in a couple of weeks and will hopefully be on step 3 by then. In going with my other half, my brother and his girlfriend, who is gorgeous and thin so I don't want to be...
  28. Colony

    Goodbye and good luck!

    Yay well done for sticking with it. And what you said really resonated with me. Eating ISN'T ALL THAT!! You've put the nail on the head. The reason why the majority of us are here is that we have assigned too much value to food and eating it. I'm going to remember this little mantra next time I...
  29. Colony

    Im gonna be a cambridge consultant!

    Wow well done, that's fab news!! X
  30. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    Hi everybody! So I had another weigh in yesterday and I am ecstatic because I lost 4 pounds!! After weeks and weeks of 1 pound losses, I have no idea how I did it!! I'm now 4 pounds away from my goal of 11stone! I never thought I'd get here!! So I'm carrying on with 810 for another 10 days and...
  31. Colony

    Okay, i offiially LOVE the porridge...

    I hated them at first too, but now I'm like yuuuuuum! So weird, this diet changes people!! Xx
  32. Colony

    Help - Frankie and Bennies

    I always feel like an idiot ordering salad in a restaurant. But when the food comes, everyone is usually envious of my fresh healthy salad over their greasy stodgy food!! It's the way forward!! Ask the waiter for balsamic vinegar and go nuts!! X
  33. Colony

    Proud Cambridge moments . . . Please share yours

    Trying on a gorgeous dress I bought that was waaaay to tight and now it's far too big!! Bit of a shame really- such a lovely dress! Xx
  34. Colony

    Do you want to be a certain weight or a certain size ?

    Yeah that's true I suppose, some shops have smaller/larger sizes on average. It looks like the general consensus is aiming for a size 12! Does anyone else just worry that their bones prevent them from getting that small, or is that just me (and a poor excuse!!)? X
  35. Colony

    1lb gain on ss??? :-(

    My CDC says exercise makes your muscles retain water hence weight gain rather than loss. Get her to measure you!! X
  36. Colony

    Do you want to be a certain weight or a certain size ?

    I have a goal weight but I reeeeally want to easily fit into a size 12 easily. I do on top (very near goal now) but still size 14 with trousers/jeans etc. I am 5'10" and carry weight on my stomach and hips, so I wonder if I will ever get size 12 jeans! I also have a BMI goal of 22 (I'm 23 point...
  37. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    Hi everyone! Hope CD is treating you well! I'm still losing 1 pound a week! It's not fast enough! Fingers crossed for a better week this week. I've changed tactics this week: before I would have my breakfast tetra on the train before work. I'm not really a breakfast person but lately I have...
  38. Colony

    Okay, i offiially LOVE the porridge...

    Whoop whoop I had another today- Maple and Pecan- smells like caramel!! It's now replacing my lunchtime meal of soup (I'm not really a soup fan- I have to force them down!). Who else out there looooves the porridge!?
  39. Colony

    Okay, i offiially LOVE the porridge...

    It gets a lot of bad reports and I felt distinctly nauseated when I first tried it, but if you make it right with a small amount of boiled water (say half a mugful) and microwave for one minute it turns out perfectly! Hot, sweet and sticky! Although you have to watch it because a few times mine...
  40. Colony

    Cambridge Diet

    Correction you have to be a stone over BMI of 25 to do Sole Source. You could start on 810 and work upwards. X
  41. Colony

    What tests you the most . . .

    Haha yes it was a proper wrestle of my convictions not to take a bite of bread- and you know what, I didn't even want it. It does make you realise how little of prepared food is carb free (let alone fat free) and no wonder it's so hard to eat healthily!! Hmmm really shouldn't blame the food...
  42. Colony

    What tests you the most . . .

    OMG yesterday we had a sponsored lunch at work- loads of FREE sandwiches, crisps (Sensations!), flapjacks, choccy biscuits, fruit and fruit juices. I'm on 810 and there wasn't a SINGLE thing I could eat. I was dying to eat it all (the old me would have done!!). In the end I was so desperate I...
  43. Colony

    To the people waiting for their friends to comment....

    Lot of posts on here often comment on how certain friends or work colleagues refuse to comment on or notice significant weight loss. This isn't wrong, as we work hard at this, so it's natural to want other people to recognise this. However, I recently came across a notion to explain all of this...
  44. Colony

    Things sure have changed around here!

    I do mention food on here (in my diary post- non censored and certainly not in SS forum- I'm on 810) but it is irritating when people post "I've just had a nibble of chicken/slice of cucumber/tub of lard, how much harm have I done??!?! But I guess they just want some reassurance. Maybe someone...
  45. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    Hi guys! Hope you're all doing well! So I managed a 1lb loss that week and over the last 2 weeks lost one pound a week. I'm am on 810 but I've had a few digressions from the exact diet. Cutting carbs in general I find easy. But cutting the fat (cheese/beef etc) and the booze (wine and gin) I...
  46. Colony

    NEWBIE :)

    I'm really getting into the porridges lately. They're lovely and sweet! Make sure you make it right- because they can be a disaster otherwise! My favourite is the original, but I've yet to try the maple and pecan. Get one and try it out! X
  47. Colony

    11 pounds from goal and STUCK!

    I've been on CWP for 6 or 7 weeks now. It's my second time around and last time I got down to this same weight (11st11) and then I moved away from my CDC and hello takeaways and booze! Anyhow I'm determined to reach goal and maintain it this time but now I'm stuck! I lost (barely) 1 lb at last...
  48. Colony

    " friends " who needs them lol

    I honestly think this is totally normal. Let her be jealous and not say anything. Let the way you look and feel do the talking. Either she's worried she'll now be the "fat one" or If she's small she's worried you'll take some of the attention away from her. Sad but true. Don't let the *******s...
  49. Colony

    CD Bars....

    Lol I think you kind of get used to them! I by far prefer the crunchy ones, especially Peanut and Cranberry. I also like the chocolate chewy bar. Try them all and decide which ones to get again. I know some people slice them up really thin with a sharp knife then stick them in the freezer for...
  50. Colony

    Food

    I had a porridge I think once that was past it's best before date... And I'm still alive!!
  51. Colony

    Blenders?

    Kenwood Smoothie 2 Go is the best and super convenient- comes with 2 cups and lids!!
  52. Colony

    In my third week but feel like my consultant doesnt have a clue

    It doesn't matter if she finds out. It's a business for her in the end and you don't owe any loyalty. Just do what makes you happiest!
  53. Colony

    In my third week but feel like my consultant doesnt have a clue

    Of ur not happy I would change. I moved house 6 months ago and got a new consultant after a few months off and she is fabulous. My last one wasn't bad but my new one is lovely, very knowledgable and spends a lot of time and effort weighing and measuring etc. Meet with a new consultant but...
  54. Colony

    Not losing weight as fast

    Well done for sticking to diet, your will power is admirable! Sushi is a good restaurant alternative... Once you're back on normal food!! Xxx
  55. Colony

    Returner on 810!!

    Hi, sorry forgot to update! I weighed in a day late- CDC said food pack delivery didn't come. I lost 3 pounds! I was a little disappointed it wasn't more- but in truth it was Valentine's day the day before and we went for a cheeky Nandos- I stuck to no-carb but it's definitely over 810...
  56. Colony

    Moving up steps

    I think once you get into the normal BMI range, you'll have to come off SS or SS+ and move onto 810. Once you start eating carbs (step 3 I think) you'll start to replenish your glycogen stores in the liver which will mean some weight gain, but by maintaining a low calorie intake (1000 per day)...
  57. Colony

    Returner on 810!!

    So almost done with my second week. Weigh in is on Tuesday and I'm very nervous as lost so much in the 1st week that there is a lot of pressure to lose again. Part of me wonders if it was a mistake and what if I gain this week?? I think I would cry! Anyway, I have 2 full days before my weigh...
  58. Colony

    How bad was this?

    You did well to avoid carbs! Well done! X
  59. Colony

    Not losing weight as fast

    Sushi is healthy but it has carbs so might put you out of ketosis.
  60. Colony

    Who's on 810, how is it & how's your losses?

    I did 810 this week (my first week) and lost 9 pounds!!
  61. Colony

    Returner on 810!!

    Hi guys! Can't believe I'm back on CD. I tried exante but the shakes and soups were VILE! I love love live Cambridge so here we are. I have an awesome new councillor (the reason why I stopped in the first place was because I moved away from the old councillor) and she is just wonderful! Been...
  62. Colony

    fessing up to boyfriend

    I have a friend who I would NEVER tell about the diet because I know she would never let it go. I was proved right last weekend when we were at a wedding fair (one of our other friends is getting married) and there was a woman there with a stall advertising a VCDL ketotic diet. She was SO rude...
  63. Colony

    New transfer from Cambridge

    I cam over from CD too. I love the exante shakes bit I do put in a splenda tablet to sweeten them up a bit! Good luck on exante! X
  64. Colony

    horrible people

    This, my friends, is the correct response! X
  65. Colony

    Im loving exante because..

    I love exante because it means I'm not constantly thinking "hmmm what shall I eat next". I love it because the shakes are filling and an absolute pleasure to drink! I love the fact I'm not spending up to a fiver everyday at work for lunch! Hooray! X
  66. Colony

    Exante convert

    Hi guys! So I finally started (a bit later than I had planned) and it's going okay so far (after just 3 days) but I am finding it harder to get fully into it like I have previous VLCDs. I keep wanting to snack and whilst I might have a boiled egg or something non-carb, I'd really like to just be...
  67. Colony

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    Glad you enjoyed yourself. That's what it's all about... Eating healthily most of the time, so when you want to let loose and have fun and get a bit squiffy, you can do so guilt-free!! So pleased for you! X
  68. Colony

    The bars and shakes are yuck!!

    After a few days I'm not a fan of the soups at all. The Thai chicken is okay, but the tomato and the mushroom are not my cup of tea at all!! Love the shakes and bars though! Yum! X
  69. Colony

    The bars and shakes are yuck!!

    The vanilla shakes! Mmmmmmmmm, they are gorgeous blended with 5 ice cubes, 250mls water and one splenda tablet. Sooooo delicious! X
  70. Colony

    The bars and shakes are yuck!!

    I tried my fest shake today. I wasn't expecting much as my other half (who did Cambridge diet with me) said they weren't good! But overall it wasn't bad. It's not very sweet so I added a teaspoon of sweetener and it was drinkable and by the end of the glass I was quite enjoying it! Is exante...
  71. Colony

    Exante convert

    Cool I just ordered myself a mini whisk off amazon! Xx
  72. Colony

    Exante convert

    Thanks! I can't wait to see some results!! I tried my first soup yesterday. It was lovely but I had trouble getting rid of the lumps (which I can't stand!). Any tips? Also to the old timers, if you had to pick one exante product as your favourite which would you choose? Xx
  73. Colony

    I don't understand why...

    It's probably water. Every litre of water weighs 1 kg! That's what- 2.2lbs?? If you're drinking up to 4 of these a day (and peeing it out after a delay obvs) then it's gonna show up in your weight.
  74. Colony

    Opening the shakes- ARGH

    Lol this is such a funny thread! I'm starting tomorrow so it will be a surprise go see if I can open them or not!! X
  75. Colony

    Exante convert

    Thanks guys! I'm a big fan of the VLCD! Can't wait to get down to my next goal. It's nice to hear from some enthusiastic people too! My main problem is resisting social eating (and drinking!) so I'm sure you'll hear about my issues with that!! Xx
  76. Colony

    Exante convert

    I chaps! I've just moved over from the CD board. I did that for a while and lost just over a stone. I've been off it for a few weeks and stabilised my weight and now I've ditched my councillor and thought I'd try Exante! I still have another stone to lose, so looking forward to getting back to...
  77. Colony

    cambridge diet, SS please be careful, I was on it

    Ugh, sunk to a new low haven't you? No one cares what you think mate, sorry!!
  78. Colony

    Confused

    Lfc, poor you, it sounds like you have been through a lot! How dare your CDC treat you like that, she works for YOU!! I hope the head office sort her out. There's been a recent spate of people coming on saying they've been told to have 4 packs a day when they are under the height limit and it's...
  79. Colony

    I had no idea!!!!

    Best thing I've read all week! Hahaha! X
  80. Colony

    gross question about digestion.. DETAILS BE WARNED

    I get massively constipated too and I found it went the opposite way with senakot! You're basically giving your body dry powder and water so it can't do much with it. There's not a huge amount of fibre (aka "roughage") which normally makes up the bulk of our poo. Try to stay on top of it and try...
  81. Colony

    Day off trom CD

    Yeah planned days off are all good as long as you are prepared for the consequences! I've gained a few pounds after not sticking to my 810 rigidly and I want to get back on it too! Best of luck to you! X
  82. Colony

    2 Stone!

    Haha jonny whopper did you announce it properly? 2 stone in 4 weeks is unreal, congrats! Well done to u both, wish I could lose that much!! Xx
  83. Colony

    Day off trom CD

    Wow you dodged alcohol! Nice one, you're stronger than me! Alcohol is evil and super calorific! Glad you had a nice day! Xx
  84. Colony

    Day off trom CD

    Yeah, you feel mega bloated- it's weird right? Even after eating much less than you normally would. Personally I don't think the odd day here or there is a bad thing, as long as you accept that your weight loss that week won't be as good! But we have to live right?! Enjoy yourself and try not to...
  85. Colony

    Long story...long!!

    Poor you! Needlesticks are horrible! You'll lose weight with a reduced calorie intake regardless if ketosis so keep at it. The pills are a pain, but they're worth it in the long run. I hope the side effects don't manifest for you! Xx
  86. Colony

    What are the best bars to have? Pls

    Yeah try them all and decide yourself! It's fun actually, a bit like being a food critic! Personally I like the malt toffee, peanut and cranberry bars. X
  87. Colony

    SS PLUS

    Omg when you eat cucumber do you eat the SKIN??? Because is says cucumber and not cucumber with no skin. Better eat those egg shells too otherwise you're deviating from CD!
  88. Colony

    Struggeling

    Holy cow that's immense! Good job! I need to shift another stone and struggling too! (Maybe I should take my own advice!!) x
  89. Colony

    before photos

    Looking good! You must be so happy, does it feel amazing? X
  90. Colony

    Starting tomorrow!

    Good luck! Can't wait to see your first week's loss! X
  91. Colony

    im back.. for the last time.

    You have to make a conscious decision to do this. Clear out all the unhealthy food. If that means the kids have less treats so be it. You will be doing them a favour too. Write it down. Record everything that passes your lips. Being overweight clearly makes you bitterly unhappy. Think of the...
  92. Colony

    Struggeling

    Yeah keep your eyes on the prize! How much weight have you lost so far? X
  93. Colony

    A poem of insiration for you all :)

    Just read this, it's awesome! Good luck with your loss. Xx
  94. Colony

    SS PLUS

    Woah woah woah! Some people getting a little excited on this thread! Did you think that the egg whites are in addition to any nutrients she would be getting from doing SS?? So she's not missing out on anything!! I think egg White omelettes are a good idea and the sort of changes we should be...
  95. Colony

    Cd Newbie

    Wow you're doing amazingly well! I love this diet! Don't beat yourself up about the cough syrup, it was an innocent mistake! Keep up the good work. X
  96. Colony

    anyone eat the cambridge bars?

    The malt toffee, peanut and cranberry bars are lush! I'm not a fan of the chocolate (salty/sour) or the mint (stale tasting) bars.
  97. Colony

    Anyone else customised their diet?

    Yeah I do similar things which aren't strictly to plan. I'm on 810 currently but usually I allow myself low carb stuff which isn't on the list such as onions, yoghurts or cheese and if I can't manage a 3rd CD product it's not an issue for me (although I had all 3 yesterday- was hungry!!). I'm...
  98. Colony

    wondering if i am out of ketosis...

    Fruit = sweet = sugar = carbs. So yes!!!
  99. Colony

    Hello

    You can continue using the products as long as your BMI is above 20. X
  100. Colony

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    I'm really enjoying your diary too Cerulean, especially since you moved up the plan. We're on similar diets now; chicken, prawn and cottage cheese a-go-go!! I'm aiming to reach your level of activity now. Got the 30DS and trying to get through that. I've never been much of a runner (had a knee...
  101. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Hi chaps, how's life? I hope you're all doing well. My diet hasn't been 100% lately. I'd say about 88% but still eating miles less than normal. Weight has finally reached 75kg- 10kilos less than when I started, wahoo!! Anyway I have moved house and haven't done 30DS in a while due to DVD...
  102. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Hmm having a bit of a hellish weekend. I always try and fit too much in! It's been work, socialise, work, socialise and haven't really had any time to unwind. I'm working until 11pm tonight and I'm moving house tomorrow!! Arghhh! Diets been okay- but I haven't had time to shred it up...
  103. Colony

    I cant see a difference

    I'm not really seeing much of a difference in my body shape either. I've lost more than a stone and had a few comments at work (you're love handles don't look as big- thanks a bunch!!) when I get changed before going home I take a look in the full length mirror in my underwear and still manage...
  104. Colony

    Leenas weight loss diary a new me... Yay

    Well good luck! I'm hoping to stay 100% this weekend too. It gets easier after a day or two so stick with it and visit minimins frequently to vent! It helps! Xx
  105. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Evening all! Just had a delicious dinner of chilli and chips!! Well turkey chilli and Celeriac chips and damn it was good and so filling! Wad at work all day today so I have nothing else interesting to say other than I might try day 4 of 30 day shred before bed. I've been having trouble...
  106. Colony

    dont stop me now !!

    Good going, keep it up! Keep drinking that coffee and water and think of the fat melting off! X
  107. Colony

    Help and support greatly needed as a recovering former snacker

    Water weight 1kg every litre. Have you been glugging a lot? Dont worry if you stick to the diet you're guaranteed a loss! X
  108. Colony

    need a rant :(

    Tell your colleagues its NICE guidance recommended (look it up) an your doctor would jump for joy when you're no longer obese (not you, but people in general). Xx
  109. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    So went to my weight in- in fact I cycled (an 8mile round trip!) and when I got there I was so sweaty her tape measure stuck to my back, super gross and embarrassing!! Good news is I lost a bit off my waist and dropped a couple of pounds, my CDC said it was disappointing but I was just pleased...
  110. Colony

    a new adventure for Foxy

    I don't like the strawberry tetras either- they have a terrible aftertaste! The choc ones are LUSH though! Keep going!! Xx
  111. Colony

    Help and support greatly needed as a recovering former snacker

    Stay strong and keep posting on this board, it's very supportive. The Cambridge diet is great and you have a really good shot at losing a lot of weight! Stay motivated, you can do it!! Xx
  112. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Did day 3 of 30 day shred with new 1kg weights and my god I'm such a weakling! Can't wait to get arms a bit more toned. A lot of my friends are scared about building muscle but there's nothing more I like than being about to flex a nice bicep (as long as it's not scary-big!!). Got last meeting...
  113. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Good news is I'm finally below 77kg (just! 76.9!!). Bad news, I went to a friend's house warming and had a glass or two of vino. Oh the shame! Thirty day shred tomorrow then some serious packing to be done (moving in with the bf on Monday!). That should burn a few calories! X
  114. Colony

    Leenas weight loss diary a new me... Yay

    I want to lose at least another stone- I'm going to reassess once I reach 11stone. I'm tall so BMI is dropping swiftly but I'm finding it hard to nudge off the last few pounds. Just incorporating a little exercise now so hopefully that'll help with the plateau. How is your diet getting along...
  115. Colony

    Treat?!

    Probably a(nother) Mulberry handbag!! X
  116. Colony

    Dizzy!!!!!

    Gentler exercise. Ride a bike, go for a walk, crack open a choc shake and watch telly?? Xx
  117. Colony

    cooking chicken.

    Looks awesome. I did have a foreman grill like that somewhere. I might need to dig it out- grilling in the oven is so slow!!
  118. Colony

    Dizzy!!!!!

    Exercise needs quick energy. The body can burn fat slowly for our routine energy requirement but for running and aerobic exercise it uses glycogen (which is gone in ketosis) and carbs (which it can extract energy from much quicker and easier than fat!). On CD when there is no glycogen and no...
  119. Colony

    breath

    When my bf did CD his breathe was appalling! I had to send him to brush his Tongue (helped a lot) and have mouthspray!! Xx
  120. Colony

    Arrrrrrgh....

    Keep it up! Neck that water! Grab and look at those wobbly bits. It's all worth it, honestly!! Good luck!! Xx
  121. Colony

    Leenas weight loss diary a new me... Yay

    Okay thank you! I'm absolutely fine during the week when I work loads and don't have the time or inclination to go off plan. But at the weekend I crumble miserably! Going to redouble my efforts though! The faster I lose this lard, the sooner I can go up a step on the plan and get closer towards...
  122. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Girlygirl you are so right, I can do weekends without carbs! And my weightloss will be so much better! Plus I love proteins and I was suffering quite a bit with hunger today. It was horrible! It's my last week at work before my new job, and I promised my bosses I would bake so made a lemon...
  123. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Yeah it's a bit of a discrepancy. Also sone of the 810 meal suggestions have carbs!! For example rice noodles in the prawn stirfry. They explain it by saying the foods in combination are allowed. I've decided I'm not going to worry too much about the calories, just stick to allowances and that...
  124. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Just got back from cinema- saw Harry Potter! Twas damn good! I had a coke zero and managed not to accept any of the chocolate caramel buttons my friend had put between us. I wonder if she noticed? It's very unlike me not to scoff the lot!! It really makes you realise your own will is SO SO...
  125. Colony

    Leenas weight loss diary a new me... Yay

    Keep trying, once you've done it for a few days you won't want to ruin it by cheating and discover your immense will power!! Keep posting on your diary! Xx
  126. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Hmmm jut thinking about what to have for dinner tonight. Got some turkey breast so might mince that and make a turkey chili with salad. Mmmmmmmmm! An other 810ers want to share what they are having for dinner? Also I bought some turkey rashers, they're low in calories but I'm worried about...
  127. Colony

    Leenas weight loss diary a new me... Yay

    Good luck with your weight loss! You sound really motivated so I'm sure you'll have great results! My number one tip is to get a decent blender (I like kenwood smoothie to go) to blend you shakes with ice. Delicious!! It's £24ish on amazon. And keep glugging the water. And don't let yourself...
  128. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    So did 2nd day of the shred today. I am normally very sceptical about work out videos as they are probably millions lying around the homes of Britain, untouched and covered in dust after one play! But the 30 day is a bit more structured and goal orientated. Plus as Jillian says 20 minutes of...
  129. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    So went massively off plan and ate dreaded carbs this weekend and drank loads of booze!! Back on it like a car bonnet tomorrow but I looked at my tummy before bed and it already looks bigger and feel very bloated!! Looking forward to the shakes and being healthy again! My saving grace over the...
  130. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Also an unexpected bonus of all that jumping about helps with the dreaded CDC (Cambridge diet constipation)!! X
  131. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Alright! So I just did my first ever day of 30 day shred DVD! It was fun but pretty knackering! I've learnt that I am a weakling and have no strength!! I'm so crap at press ups!! Cardio and abs were fine though, but was properly sweating and out of puff after 20 mins. I've heard on this board...
  132. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Okay so went off plan a bit last night (I can't help it on the weekend!) and had some pitta bread and houmous (which is ridiculously calorific!) but I felt I needed the carbs to cope with the sangria, white wine and mojito that I drank!! Whoopsie! I'm sorry, but I have to live. I have accepted...
  133. Colony

    What was your turning point?

    Going on holiday and looking rank in a bikini!! X
  134. Colony

    I cant see a difference

    I can! Your tummy and bottom is definitely smaller! Keep plugging away! X
  135. Colony

    Why does the weight come back?

    This worries me too! But I have learnt something about myself already! I don't need to stuff myself with food just because it's there, and at work I can have just one of the chocolates instead of six. I guess I need to change for good, which is sad because I love food and I love eating. But I'd...
  136. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Thank you guys! Good luck with your weight loss too!! It'll be good to have more 810 diaries as I know they are out there and I want to know what they are eating!! I had my weigh in today and I lost 5 more pounds and 2 inches from around my waist, since two weeks ago! Quite happy as I...
  137. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    Well said cerulean! Ideally there would be an 810 dedicated forum! Good day today. I was was at work all day til 9pm had my 2 shakes and one soup then when I got home I had chicken kebabszzzzz! Yummers! I marinated chicken with 0% fat yoghurt and added some perfect shake and black pepper and...
  138. Colony

    planned days off

    My feelings are take the planned days off and don't feel guilty about it. After all you have to live! Life doesn't stop! I agree that the enjoyment of an occasion isn't all about the food but let's face it, I love a drink and with drink goes food! Such is the irony of life! X
  139. Colony

    Diary of an 810er...

    I'm starting a new diary as I've been on 810 now for a couple of weeks and I'm finding more and more ways to expand on the allowances in terms of recipes and snacks! I think it's quite neglected as part of the CWLP and I intend to change that!! Let me tell you about myself. I started at 13...
  140. Colony

    whats your favorite ?

    I love vanilla shakes and chocolate shakes blended with ice. Drinking them is an absolute pleasure!! Not really a fan of the soups but I have them at work for ease and for something warming!! Bars are alright, bit artificial bit certainly satisfy a craving!!! Love love LOVE the chocolate...
  141. Colony

    810 meal ideas

    Just made stuffed marrow it was delicious!' Cut the marrow in two halves and roast in a hot oven for 45 mins or until flesh is soft. Meanwhile dry fry some spring onions until soft, add 1 tsp of chilli flakes and 2 tsp of cumin and fry for a minute more. Add your allowance of minced turkey...
  142. Colony

    shakes at work

    Yeah waving a massive shaker around tends to draw attention. I have tetras and soup at work too. Although I make my breakfast shake in the morning at home and drink it on the way to work. Yum!!
  143. Colony

    Disapproving friends

    Simple. Just tell her it's NICE guidance recommended. And if she doesn't know what that means, tell her to look it up. Sorted. :)
  144. Colony

    Excess skin after CD ???

    I think everyone is aware that healthy diet and plenty of exercise makes you lose weight. The CD is designed in steps to train you to eat healthily at the other end. As someone who's done it before, you should know this. Good luck with the rest of your weight loss!
  145. Colony

    28th time lucky !!!

    You can do it! You'll feel great when the weight starts coming off. Just keep glugging the water!!
  146. Colony

    Cartwoman's second journey on 810

    Amazing!! I'm on 810 too. Any other interesting recipes you've done? X
  147. Colony

    Biggirls CD Diary

    Good luck! With this motivation you'll be just fine. The diet isn't so bad, just keep guzzling the water! Best of luck to you!!
  148. Colony

    Cravings!!!!!

    Isn't it possible to make "crisps" by microwaving the soup mix?
  149. Colony

    week 1 WI

    Cool thank you! He's mad for x-box so I'm sure it'll keep him distracted! Good luck with your next week!
  150. Colony

    Anyone around a BMI of 29 doing 810 regularly? Question

    I'm now on 810 too. Bit wary like you because it seems like a lot of food! I'll let you know how I get on. Good luck to you! X
  151. Colony

    week 1 WI

    Wow! Well done! How are you finding it as a bloke? My boyfriend's just started SS today but I'm worried 4 shakes won't be enough for him!
  152. Colony

    Wrong person sent email

    What a cow! What business is it of hers how much you weigh or what you eat?? I would send an email back along those lines. She's jealous because you might be as slim as her soon!!!
  153. Colony

    planned days off

    I think planned days off are fine- you're right, we have to live!! Okay, your weight loss won't be as good as if you had stayed 100% but you're not going to gain several stones because you ate a slice of pizza! I like the 90:10 rule- 90% of the time you eat healthily and 10% of the time you eat...
  154. Colony

    CD virgin

    Ate food today!! Now on 810 and went out for dinner with friends and ordered a salad. It had feta cheese and bacon in so not strictly 810 but not a total fail. I'm going on an active holiday next week and a bit scared I won't be able to do the strenuous exercise without carbs. I'm going to...
  155. Colony

    CD virgin

    Just got back from night out- stayed true to SS, so shocked! I resisted alcohol despite it flowing and even ORDERED some chicken shish at a kebab shop (salad, no bread) and they had RUN OUT!! So went without! What luck! Going to complete full week I hope! Weekends are hard! X
  156. Colony

    CD virgin

    First WI today after 5 days on SS. I lost 7 pounds!! And 2 inches around my tummy which I'm more happy about. My CDC has moved me up to 810 now because my BMI has dropped a point to 25.75, and I'm going on holiday next week so that suits me fine! It's going to be weird chewing (even after just...
  157. Colony

    First weigh in last night and ..........

    Congrats on your weight loss! Do you feel lighter?? I just had my first weigh in too and lost 7 pounds- seems like a popular number!! That was in only 5 days of SS!! So pleased. Also lost 2 inches around waist! Here's to peeing off the pounds!! X
  158. Colony

    CD virgin

    Last night was pretty bad. Wasn't hungry but felt a bit weak and shaky in arms and legs. I've been sooooo thirsty too! Tongue is so dry. Been sticking to plan religiously, including water intake. I'm seeing my CDC tomorrow so I'll ask her about it. Going on mini holiday next week so need to...
  159. Colony

    CD virgin

    Hi guys! I'm a bit gutted, I wrote a nice long post earlier but it's disappeared! No Matter. Got to day 3 on 100% SS and feeling okay, except I'm extremely thirsty today. I've drunk over my prescribed 2.25L but still thirsty. I hope I'm on ketosis- but not really sure yet. Feeling a bit...
  160. Colony

    CD virgin

    So night shift went okay but didn't have time for my 4th portion! I know that's a bit naughty so won't do it again but literally didn't feel like it anyway. It's day 3 today and felt hungry this morning. Already had a shake (chocolate- mmmmm!) and a soup (Leek and potato- not bad but still...
  161. Colony

    CD virgin

    Thanks guys! I'm feeling hungry for the first time today- stomach is rumbling. It's only day 2 so probs not in ketosis yet- I'm looking forward to it!! I've already had two shakes today so only got 2 portions left. I'm working a night shift tonight 8pm until 9am so I want to leave the rest...
  162. Colony

    CD virgin

    Hi all! I am embarking on my first CD experience. I was skinny as a child but since being a teenager I put on weight gradually and haven't been able to shift it no matter what I try! I have a busy job in a hospital so I get home late and besides I HATE the gym! I love spinning classes but...
  163. Colony

    kenwood smoothie to go

    I use the kenwood smoothie to go to do all my powdered shakes. I used about 250mls of water, 4-5 ice cubes, add the powder, screw on the lid and shake. I then blend on low for 5 seconds and high for 10 seconds, shake again and repeat. What you get is a lovely, fluffy, icy shake which is a...
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