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  1. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 8 FINAL RESULTS!!

    DQ & Hels....have you got the results for your teams as yet??
  2. Diva

    When can you have coke zero?

    It's not so much that each CDC says something different as our guidelines are pretty clear... zero calorie drinks are no longer recommended. However, EACH PERSON is different and some people are not as ketosis sensitive as others and can, therefore, add little extras here and there with little...
  3. Diva

    is cinnamon OK on CD

    You're spot on Hels and Karion...Cinnamon and Turmeric have amazing health benefits and both are perfectly fine ....:)
  4. Diva

    Hypnosis for Weight Loss- 3 weeks on - making slow but steady progress

    I have weight loss clients who do use both hypnosis and CD and some who use only one of those...in both cases, the results are best in those that are ready to make changes and willing to turn their lifestyles upside down in order to get the results they want. Hypnosis is great for clearing any...
  5. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 8 FINAL RESULTS!!

    Hel's Hotties and DQ's Gonna-B-Minis have not yet posted their results...but when they do, then we'll know who the overall winning team is.
  6. Diva

    Hypnosis for Weight Loss- 3 weeks on - making slow but steady progress

    Hiya Wannalose.... Congrats on taking the bull by the horns and not giving up :) I am also a Hynotherapist and have been for many years now and can tell you that the results can be amazing, many of my clients have hypnotherapy sessions with me to either keep them motivated or clear any...
  7. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 8 FINAL RESULTS!!

    OMG!!! 8 weeks have gone already.... and the first Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge has come to an end :eek: :cry: Anyhow, each week the results have been amazing even though we have lost some people along the way...:sigh: ... but most of you have just kept on going and your results have...
  8. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 7 Results

    The results this week for De-Light-Full Divas is.... A loss of 17lbs which equates to 1.12% of the total team weight...fabulous weight loss considering that there are 2 weigh-ins missing from this weeks result. Congratulations to everyone...only one more week to go! :)
  9. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Hiya Ladies...:) Remember to send me your weigh-ins tonight please....it's looking good!!! :D
  10. Diva

    Biggest Loser - Hels' Hotties

    Congratulations ladies on being the winners this week!!! :D
  11. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 6 Results

    Sorry Ladies....The week 6 winners are actually Hel's Hotties...with a total loss of 16lbs which equates to 1.06% of the team weight! Congratulations ladies.....:D
  12. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    How about from midday onwards at Henry's Bar, Green Park, London W1 (virtually next door to Green Park Tube Station)....;)
  13. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 6 Results

    OK...am issuing the results for Hel's Hotties....this week their total weight loss has been 11lbs which equates to 0.73% of their total team weight. So, for the 4th week in a row....De-Light-Full Divas win again!!!! Yayyyyyyy!! :D :D :D You guys are doing fantastic, well done!!
  14. Diva

    Biggest Loser - Hels' Hotties

    Sorry Ladies...I am still awaiting weigh-in results for Slimforlive and Loobylou ...
  15. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 6 Results

    Still waiting for all the weigh-ins from Hels Hotties....
  16. Diva

    Party coming up. Can I take a day off?

    Hi Amber Being totally open and honest with you... NO! Stick to your plan and be with your guests but there is no way that I would advocate taking time off the plan. The reason being because I have seen way too many people in your exact dilemma - myself included - who all thought that one...
  17. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 6 Results

    Gosh aren't the weeks flying by??? .......... This week's results for De-Light-Full Divas are...... :scale: A total team loss of 12.5lbs which equates to 0.82% of the total team weight!!! You guys sure are De-Light-Full Divas by name and Delightful Divas by nature!!! :D :D...
  18. Diva

    My CDC told me..

    Here you go...CD Counsellors response is in this thread... http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/31840-changes-cd-programme-help-please.html
  19. Diva

    My CDC told me..

    CD Counsellor did a post about all the new programmes not so long ago...will see if I can find it. Also, some Counsellors have already started to introduce the new programmes so if you're already on them don't be alarmed, it's alright! :)
  20. Diva

    Biggest Loser - Hels' Hotties

    Hi Girls Hels is due back from her hols today but if you can PM me your weigh-ins for this week I'll collate her spreadsheet for her so that the results can be published later this evening...and then it will be back to normal next week. Thanks Ladies...
  21. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Hey Guys If you haven't already sent me your weigh-ins for this week can you please do so today...results will be published later this evening. Thank you.....are we gonna make it 4 in a row???:D :D
  22. Diva

    Argh! I Hate Washing My Blender!!!

    I've got both too... and, I must confess, there have been times when I have put on the dishwasher half full just so that I wouldn't have to wash them up myself!!! :eek:
  23. Diva

    Happy birthday icemoose

    Happy Birthday M8 - You're well on course for your best year yet!!! :D :D
  24. Diva

    Time flies when you are enjoying yourself....

    I'm sitting here with a HUGE smile on my face....as I have said to you many times before.... this is only the beginning!!! :D :D :D Well done, M8y.... you deserve it...:D
  25. Diva

    NO way i would do CDC now

    OMG!!! Hedgie...you have no idea how much the image of a knitted gonk has made me laugh! :D ::D This is the Minimins I love... let;s have a troll party :party0023:
  26. Diva

    People throwing up after butterscotch Shake??

    Hiya Emma Sorry cant help you with the quantity of water but PH stands for Psyllium Husks...you can get them from health food shops, etc...
  27. Diva

    NO way i would do CDC now

    The name Tina Turner suddenly springs to mind and I'm not quite sure why!!! :D :D (eh, Linda!!! :D ;)) Anyhow, back to the matter in hand..... It's been a long time since we've had any deliberately inflammatory comments here on Minimins...and I guess Whistlefish knows that as well, hence the...
  28. Diva

    omg no i am so gutted

    Totally agree with what everyone else has said...it's done now, move on and make this restart count. So, put the stick down and stop beating yourself up! Remember why you started doing The Cambridge Diet in the first place and what it is gonna give you back that is currently missing from your...
  29. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 5 - Results are in !!!

    I know!! I think it is fantastic...you ladies really rock! :D
  30. Diva

    People throwing up after butterscotch Shake??

    I lurrrrrrrrrrrrve the Butterscotch!! Often have it hot with half choccie tetra and it makes a fab, thick & creamy 'Hot Chocolate' - the Vanilla and the Toffee & Walnut also work really well that way as well! Yummmmmmmmmmmy :D Still haven't tried making the porridge...anyone got the recipe...
  31. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Have just published the results....:D :D
  32. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 5 - Results are in !!!

    Ok....the results are now in for De-Light-Full Divas and Hel's Hotties!!!! Drum roll, please........... Hel's Hotties: A loss this week of 12.5lb which equates to 0.82% of the total team weight De-Light-Full Divas: A loss this week of 13lb which equates to 0.84% of the total team...
  33. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 5 - Results are in !!!

    Hi Guys I'm still waiting for weigh-ins from the following and then I'll be ready to publish this week's results: De-Light-Full Divas: MandyB2 Hels Hotties: Slimforlive
  34. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    No worries Fay...it was just a little delayed in its delivery...:confused:
  35. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Hey Ladies... Remember tomorrow is results day....haven't had any weigh-ins as yet!!!
  36. Diva

    What if.....? But supposing...? If only I....but I can't!!!!

    Blimey... was just trailing through some old posts and came across this one. How apt for those that are currently struggling with getting their head in the game....
  37. Diva

    I'm in The Sun today!

    Jo...you look gorgeous, a real inspiration! Well done :D :D
  38. Diva

    Liking yourself...how much does it matter to you?

    That may well be so Sweetpea, however, the point of the question is not to offend but more to take a client out of their existing reality so that they can see a much bigger picture. Plus, of course, I run an NLP practice alongside my Cambridge practice so the clients that come to me know...
  39. Diva

    Liking yourself...how much does it matter to you?

    Whenever I ask clients this question - Do you like yourself? and How much does it matter whether you do or don't? - I am always intrigued by their answers. Most people smile, smirk, laugh or come out with some witty swipe at themselves but never actually answer the question. Those do answer the...
  40. Diva

    I'm Back!!!!!

    She's just left my house Lynsey and was telling me that story....what a small world!!! :eek:
  41. Diva

    Hydration Calculator

    What a great calculator....mine came out as 3.2litres which is just under what I normally drink per day. Thanks Soontobegorgeus :)
  42. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 4 Results

    WoW!!! :D We won again!!!! Excellent ladies...the focus is paying off!! :)
  43. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge - Week 4 Results

    This weeks results for De-Light-Full Divas is a loss of 10.5 pounds which equates to 0.68% of the total team weight! That's a great result for half way through...way to go ladies!! :D :D
  44. Diva

    Questions about starting CD

    Excellent....remember that is the weekly fee but its still cheaper than a week of takeaways, alcohol, sweets and basically overeating! ;) Keep us posted on how you get on...
  45. Diva

    Questions about starting CD

    Emma...if you are too embarrassed to ask questions now, what plan do you have for a) actually starting the diet and b) when things don't go to plan when life gets in the way. Your relationship with your CDC starts from the moment you pick up the phone to make that first phone call. It is...
  46. Diva

    sole source, shakes/soups/bars/tetras allowed?

    To avoid any further confusion on this point.... Cambridge recommend one tsp (i.e one serving) of water flavouring per day as each serving contains 13 calories - bearing in mind that some people tend to use half a teaspoon in a litre as it can be quite sweet! However, if you want to flavour...
  47. Diva

    sole source, shakes/soups/bars/tetras allowed?

    Hi Becky You can have your entire daily Cambridge products as tetras if you want to ... the limit of one per day is for if you are freezing or cooking packs only.... :)
  48. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Thanks hun....just need Lynsey's now and then we're off!
  49. Diva

    sole source, shakes/soups/bars/tetras allowed?

    Hi Fattytothinny... Soups,Shakes and tetras are perfectly fine from the beginning as already mentioned as they form the basic programme. You can have all of your 3 or 4 products as tetras if you wanted to as there is no limit on Tetra's within the programme. Many clients have achieved lasting...
  50. Diva

    I'm Back!!!!!

    Great news Stace! :) We can have "breakfast" together tomorrow morning!!! :D
  51. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Lynseylou and Wannalose8stone...I still need your weights please, girls!!!
  52. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Tonight will be fine Lynsey...say hi to Stace for me won't you ;) :)
  53. Diva

    Any CDC's in Hemel Hempstead ?

    Hi Paul Not sure if any of them post on here but there are definitely CDC's in Hemel. Have you tried calling our help line - 0800 16 14 12 or even check out the website Cambridge Diet find a counsellor Good luck...
  54. Diva

    How Gorgeous Are YOU?

    Do YOU think you're gorgeous though, Rowan?? ;)
  55. Diva

    Chocolate cravings...all in my head!?

    From what you say Rowan it's not the chocolate that you are addicted to its the sugar...if you want to sign up to the NLP Forum at some point then I can help you clear that one up!! :)
  56. Diva

    I Love Astral

    Totally agree!!! Have been using Astral since childhood (over 40 years!!! :eek:) and it is brilliant! :D
  57. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    We Did It!!!! Fantastic ladies....we won this week :D :D Let's make it 2 in a row....:D
  58. Diva

    I'm Back!!!!!

    Gingeremmie..:eek: Yes, I remember you!!! :D :D Congrats on the weight loss, hun...
  59. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 3 - The Results are in!!!! :)

    I am sooooooooooooooooooooo sorry but I think there maybe an error in the results!!! :eek: Sorry Ladies but can you let me have your weights since the beginning of the challenge so that I can double check....I've had to delete the PM's that you have previously sent as I had reached my inbox...
  60. Diva

    I'm Back!!!!!

    No worries, hun....just been getting on with my housework! At least I've got a week to prepare for you now!! :D :D
  61. Diva

    PCOS/Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    Hiya Lors I am also a PCOS sufferer and the symptoms were at their worst about 7 years ago. Six years ago I had a procedure called Ovarian Drilling which stimulated my ovaries as none of the drugs worked and when I went back for my 6 week post op check up, I was already pregnant with my...
  62. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 3 - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Week 3 already...almost halfway through!!! :eek: This weeks results for De-Light-Full Divas are....(drum roll). Actually before the results just wanted to let you know that the De-Light-Full Divas team is now one member short. Anyhow our results for this week are....16.5lbs which equates to...
  63. Diva

    I'm Back!!!!!

    Blimey Sally!!! :eek: Haven't seen you in ages!!!....how are you???
  64. Diva

    I'm Back!!!!!

    Can't really say I've missed you as I see and speak to you fairly regularly!! :D However, it is great to have you back online and am looking forward to our coffee morning tomorrow!! :D :D
  65. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    OK Ladies...our team results for this week will not be published until later this evening as I am waiting for one person to confirm whether or not they want to continue with the Challenge. Once that has been confirmed then I'll let you all know how you've done....fingers crossed!!! xxx
  66. Diva

    Can you ask CDC to get different items?

    Definitely!!! It is completely up to you as to what flavours you have...
  67. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge...Failure only happens when you give up!

    Hi Ladies As we approach the half way mark in the Biggest Loser Challenge it would be very easy now to lose heart and give up if things have not been going the way you would have liked. Remember, however, that failure cannot survive where determination thrives! So, no matter what has gone...
  68. Diva

    Bio Oil??

    Ruthy....you sure have made me howl with laughter tonight!!! ROFPMSL :D :D As for the Bio Oil...I think it is fantastic, thought it was a gimmick before but decided to try it and it leaves my skin feeling gorgeous and looking fantastic. Definitely worth every penny.
  69. Diva

    leek and potatoe

    I love it....it is my absolute favourite soup to drink as a soup!!! My No. 1 favourite is Oriental Chilli but only if its made into crisps!!! :D
  70. Diva

    im bk need a new cdc

    Failing that you can always try .... Cambridge Diet find a counsellor Good luck! :)
  71. Diva

    im bk need a new cdc

    Hiya kay...my geography isn't really up to much, however, Isobel1965 is based in Newcastle if that's anywhere near you :confused:
  72. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Just waiting for one more person and then we are good to go!!! :)
  73. Diva

    CDC - advice please?

    Hiya Georgie One reason for this could be that you are now completing your 'withdrawal' (for want of a better word!) from ketosis. Whilst on the plan, being in ketosis would have protected you from hunger and that would have carried you through until you build back up your glycogen stores (ie...
  74. Diva

    Happy Birthday Eclipse296!

    Happy Birthday, Hun.....Have a great day!!! :D
  75. Diva

    Do you treat yourself along your journey....

    Baths are a definite for me too....my ultimate in relaxation is an ice cold Cambridge 'smoothie' whilst relaxing in a hot, bubbly bath!!! MMmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  76. Diva

    can anyone tell me where to buy a BIG mug?

    A client of mine bought me a lovely one a couple of Christmases ago and it says "Diva" on the front (how chuffed was I :D) - it was from Boots and I know they now have lots of other designs!
  77. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    Am I sick because I just had to watch this again this afternoon and I'm still gobsmacked!! :eek:
  78. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    OK Ladies the heat is on........ Hel's Hotties and DQ's Gonna-B-Minis have both got a win under their belts. Next week has got to be OUR week..... Go Divas Go!!!! :)
  79. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 2 - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Well done Minis...and that's even with being a team member down!!! You girls really mean business...good for you! :D :D
  80. Diva

    Happy Birthday Debbiemac!

    Heyyyyyyyyyyyy Girlfriend.... Have a good one and ENJOY it (of course I'm talking about the birthday!! :D)
  81. Diva

    Is it possible to make your own Cambridge Diet Shakes?

    No problem Chris....just do years of research, a minimum of a million and one tests and trials, get yourself a fully equipped manufacturing plant and you could just do it! Good luck mate! :D
  82. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 2 - The Results are in!!!! :)

    The results for Hel's Hotties are in.... They have lost a total of 17.75 pounds which equates to a total of 1.13% of their total team weight - weigh to go girls!!! (geddit...weigh to go!!! :D :D :D)
  83. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    We sure have Pam!! :D :D :D
  84. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    We've never had a problem with doing that before....they have always been very accommodating.
  85. Diva

    Shock, horror.....................

    That's exactly what I was going to say! I switched all of my clients over to Lactose Free Cappuccino a few months ago and nobody seems to have noticed...they are all still enjoying and ordering it just the same! :)
  86. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    We've been to Henry's Bar a number of times over the past 3 years and it is perfectly fine for an afternoon's meet up - very informal and comfortable. Those that want to eat can and those on SS won't feel out of place either...plus it is very easy to get to. In answer to who is organising...
  87. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge Week 2 - The Results are in!!!! :)

    So who's gonna win this week??? The scores so far are: Hel's Hotties 1 De-Light-Full Divas 0 DQ's Gonna-B-Minis 0 De-Light-Full Diva's Results this week are a total of 16 pounds lost which equates to 1.06% of the team's total weight. Fabulous for a week 2 weigh in but we can't take our...
  88. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    Exactly...that tomato sauce that he whipped up was fab and extremely quick. Definitely need more programmes about good, wholesome and natural foods that promote good health.
  89. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    He sure is a healthy eating champion...no wonder he looks so good. :)
  90. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    After watching that, I certainly don't need to see my insides in order for me to change.... and it showed that even if you're relatively slim you can still be extremely unhealthy (forced my hubby to watch that bit as he thinks he's God's Gift because he's only 12 stone!)
  91. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    Oh No...not me, I hit the CD pack straight away!!! :) Do you know, I have never seen anything so gruesome and fascinating at the same time...I think I'm in love with Jamie Oliver!
  92. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    Did you not see the veggie guy who was in a worse way than the rest of them?
  93. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    I honestly thought I was gonna chuck.......and am surprised that I didn't!
  94. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    If you haven't seen this programme....find it anyway you can and WATCH IT! If you're serious about your weight, can't find the motivation or just can't stop yourself from having your goodies....WATCH THIS PROGRAMME!!!!
  95. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    OMG! OMG!!! I'm the same!!! OMG!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
  96. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    You and me both Aurora! :eek: I can't wait until after the break to see the dissection...I'm usually so squeamish about this sort of thing as well, but I really need to SEE the facts!
  97. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    That's exactly what I said....he looks FANTASTIC!! :D
  98. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    OMG!!! How fascinating and enlightening is this!!! :eek: Brilliant so far...
  99. Diva

    scrabulous fans - omg!

    Same here!!! :eek::eek:
  100. Diva

    The two kinds of people who do a VLCD

    Reading this again .... so, so, right!!! :)
  101. Diva

    Jamie Oliver: Eat to Save Your Life Tonight (Wed) 10:00pm

    I was wondering when this was coming on and thought I may have missed it!!! Will definitely be watching this!! Thanks KD! :D
  102. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Of course you can come along Dave...it'll make for a much more diverse afternoon!! :D
  103. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    A willy does not a man maketh!!! - As many of us women know!!! :D :D
  104. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    It wasn't you Lynsey :D - we are still waiting for one more...
  105. Diva

    Anyone got a Fat Replica??

    Hiya Kel I have the 5lb and 1lb replicas.... One other point...am I right in detecting some sarcasm in your post about me not answering the question? Surely not - especially as I've posted a link to the info and left it to you to decide whether you want one or both of the replicas - after...
  106. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    OK ladies...we are only waiting for one result (I won't name that person because obviously they know who they are!! ;)) - its obviously been a tough week but, yet again, you've kept at it and we're looking good! :D
  107. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Hi Ladies There's still time to make a difference....get that water down ya'! :) Remember I need your weigh-in results no later than tomorrow (Wednesday).... Good luck :D
  108. Diva

    Anyone got a Fat Replica??

    Hiya Kelly These are quite pricey but definitely, definitely worth it....I bought mine from here: https://sslrelay.com/s97132139.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=15478c8b9c2dffa/shopdata/?main_url=0010_Nasco%2B%2D%2BNutrition%2BTeaching%2BAids/product_overview.shopscript
  109. Diva

    question??

    Hiya Becky.... You can get a copy of the Cambridge Inspirations Magazine from your CDC. Jo-Star.... try Weight Loss Resources, they are online and should be what you are looking for...
  110. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Nice one Lynsey....welcome to the Minimins family!!! :D How are the rest of you De-Light-Full Divas doing????
  111. Diva

    Holiday Booked!! Thanks to Sharon/Shazpaz

    Ooooh I love Gran Canaria and it's gorgeous in Feb as well...have a great time, hun! :) Where are you staying?
  112. Diva

    5 Months in.....before and after pics

    No matter how many before and after pics I see - I'm still always amazed at how different people look!!! You look fantastic and definitely years younger....well done :D
  113. Diva

    RECIPES for Mousses

    Remember to make sure that the water is ice, ice cold ... enjoy! :)
  114. Diva

    Rigby & Peller Bras

    ROFPMSL!!! :D :D
  115. Diva

    Flabbyfay's weigh ins

    Fay....you've hardly moved a muscle and still lost 2lbs...bl**&y marvellous in my book!!!! :D
  116. Diva

    Are you able to add splender to...

    Hiya Louisa Splenda tablets are fine...also try adding cinnamon to your shakes as it is a natural appetite suppressant as well as giving an extra flavour dimension!!! :D
  117. Diva

    i think i have a problem

    Hiya Amethyst Can I suggest that you join the NLP Forum so that you can really start to work through what the real issues are and find a long lasting resolution. Before deciding to join, however, have a read of the info about the forum so that you know what you are getting into...
  118. Diva

    2nd weigh results

    That's excellent Louisa...nice one! :) Keep drinking that water and it will soon shift itself...go up to 4/5 litres and you'll soon see the difference. Well done and good on you for just facing it head on :D
  119. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Sorry Mandye I'm confused!!! You started your post saying that you're having a bad time as you're sticking to the diet but not losing weight....yet the reality is that you lost 4lb last week!!!! How is that a "bad time"? and also, surely, that contradicts what you said about "not losing"...
  120. Diva

    2nd weigh in today should i go...

    There's no think about it, Louisa...just do it. The diet itself is a piece of cake...take your packs, drink your water and that's it! It is no more complicated than that! If you're having difficulty emotionally then your CDC should be your first port of call. Stick to the plan and work with...
  121. Diva

    2nd weigh in today should i go...

    Warning Tough Love Approaching..... If you're well enough to be on this forum posting about it then you're well enough to go! Whatever the result, prove your committment to yourself, stop telling yourself the story...and go and see your counsellor, have a chat and get on with the rest of your...
  122. Diva

    The Ten Whys That Everyone Needs To Answer!

    Totally agree with Hels....I LOVE you guys and have to thank you for sharing with Minimins the stuff that we get to see all the time....YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! :D :D
  123. Diva

    Happy birthday Happe

    Happy Birthday, sweetie.....have a good one!!! :D
  124. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Hey Hel's Hotties....You ladies sure are HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTT :D
  125. Diva

    Biggest Loser - DQ's Gonna-B-Minis!

    I think you should post your results without them as everyone is aware of the cut-off day....sorry, to be soooo strict but somebody has to be!!! :)
  126. Diva

    Webchat Tonight On Buddypower

    OH NO!!! I missed it!!! :eek: Been so busy with clients it completely slipped my mind...I know you would've been brill though Mike! :D
  127. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Well....where's the proof???? I hope this isn't a delaying tactic....we need to see your results!!! :)
  128. Diva

    Minimins BL Challenge - The Results are in!!!! :)

    Ok Ladies...The Week 1 results for the Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge for the De-Light-Full Divas and Hel's Hotties are in :) Drum Roll please.......... De-Light-Full Divas have lost a total of 36lbs which is 2.2% of their overall total weight Hel's Hotties have lost a total of...
  129. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Don't worry hun....that's the beauty of a VLCD, it works whether you move or not!!! :D Seriously, sweetie...take care of yourself..(hugs) x
  130. Diva

    Happy Birthday MandyB2!

    Have a good one hun....:D
  131. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    We're on a roll girls....the weigh-ins are coming in thick and fast and we're looking good!!!! :D :D C'mon Chika and Hedgemag...just need yours now!!
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    Word Association Thread

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  133. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    No worries Lynsey - that is fine. Looking forward to your weigh in next week though! :D Remember ladies, I need your weights by Wednesday evening at the latest...I'm feeling really excited about this, you've all been doing fantastic!!! :D
  134. Diva

    NLP therapy ICEMOOSE

    Hiya Clare No worries...you'll soon hear from Mike regarding setting you up as a member of the NLP Forum. :)
  135. Diva

    Natalie Cassidy DVD

    I agree that she wasn't huge but she was certainly much bigger and completely different looking to how she is now and I think its that huge change that we can all relate to. Before I thought she was just an average looking woman now she is absolutely stunning, so it just goes to show how...
  136. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Morning Ladies Just wanted to cheer you all on for today...have already received one person's weighing for this week and she has already lost over 3% of her body weight so we're on the right track!!! :D :D Remember this is the simplest and easiest it is ever going to be...focus on your packs...
  137. Diva

    Award winning New Counsellors 2007

    Just in case they don't see this in time.... Tansy, they are based in Brixton which is not far from Croydon. :)
  138. Diva

    Award winning New Counsellors 2007

    Sure does....well said Laurence, couldn't have put it better myself!!! :D
  139. Diva

    Neris and Indias idiot proof diet

    Can I just say that this book is absolutely fantastic!!! Extremely funny as well! Great for maintenance as well as I did a lot of my Christmas entertaining using this approach and only gained 4lbs - which I have already lost!! :D Not 100% sure about the weight loss portion though as many of...
  140. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Hey De-Light-Full Divas :) How are you all getting on today??
  141. Diva

    Biggest Loser - De-light-full Diva's

    Nice one girls....by now you will have all received my PM so great idea Sam to FOCUS on the water :D
  142. Diva

    biggest loser

    That's right girls...remember we;re in this together!!! :)
  143. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser 8 Week Challenge - Rules

    Not the spreadsheet...even I get that one!!! :p: I'm talking about the Team Ticker...
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  145. Diva

    Biggest Loser Teams!!

    Sorry ladies the Biggest Loser Challenge is now closed - we had to draw the line somewhere, I'm afraid :(...all being well the next one will start 5th March, therefore, starting weights will need to be in anytime between the 27th Feb and 5th March (one week window). In the meantime, Dom and...
  146. Diva

    ok now im sulking

    Stop worrying Nina - it will all even itself out just as quickly as it came on - that's the great thing about water retention. Just keep doing what you're doing, leave the scales alone and the 'weight' will take care of itself...x
  147. Diva

    Biggest Loser Teams!!

    Yeah - right!!!! :D:D:D
  148. Diva

    Biggest Loser Teams!!

    Right De-Light-Full Divas...............we're off!!! Let's slim some butts!!! :D :D
  149. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser 8 Week Challenge - Rules

    DQ - you know just how "techhy" I am (not!!!:)) so you may just have to show me how to do mine!!! :D
  150. Diva

    Webchat on Buddypower

    Excellent - have just put it in my diary!! :D
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  152. Diva

    Rebecca Wheatley on TV now!

    Missed her on This Morning but did see her on Loose Women a couple of months ago and she really does look fantastic - a completely different person. I love stories like this...genuinely larger people who have lost weight like her and Natalie Cassidy. The skinny minny's who just tone up...
  153. Diva

    New Starter - Lipotrim

    Hi Chills Welcome to Minimins, hun! If I'm being honest, I'm noticing chinks in your armour already so you need to now start asking yourself some serious questions such as are you ready to do this and, if so, how ready are you??? Work/New Job - great advantage as they don't know you so...
  154. Diva

    what are YOUR tips to make this diet easier....

    Totally agree with KD about not eating! Nibbling has been the start of many a downfall! Also, I would advise that no matter what kind of week you think you have had or how much you think you're ok on your own...see your Counsellor EVERY WEEK and speak to them on a regular basis even if you...
  155. Diva

    Natalie Cassidy DVD

    I agree, she looks fabulous and I'm not surprised her DVD is No. 1. Plus, of course, we can all identify with her journey because she was bigger for so long...fair play to her, I say!
  156. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Unfortunately, due to time constraints all entrants for this Biggest Loser Challenge are now closed. Weights are still outstanding for: Fuzzys Angel Unfortunately, despite chasing via PM and the public forum the weights are still outstanding. Therefore, LoobyLou is in and we now have...
  157. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    OMG!!! On my doorstep, my nearest tube station is South Ruislip!!
  158. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    No worries Lynsey...you can email me at cdsuccess(at)tiscali(dot)co(dot)uk... I see that we are practically neighbours, I'm in Ruislip!! :)
  159. Diva

    .....feeling a little lost......

    Hiya Freda It's horrible and demoralising when you feel as if you're caught in this cycle isn't it??? The great thing, though, is that you can break out of it. You can get through your days with your LT food and feel satisfied at the end of it. The "treats" that you say you are...
  160. Diva

    How has your life changed? ... Is it really better being slimmer ... ?

    I know I've said it already but I really, really love this thread!!
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  162. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    I wanna be your kind of skint!
  163. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Righty-O, we are almost there!!!! Please can the following please send through their starting weights: Fiona78 Nce1 Lynseylou Fuzzy's Angel Feel free to either PM or email me...:)
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  165. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Flaming Jetsetter....so Feb its the States and March its Dubai??
  166. Diva

    HOT CHOCOLATE.........Food for thought

    Nope, you can store in the fridge for 2 or 3 days and use again! :)
  167. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Still need starting weights for: Fiona78 Fuzzys Angel Lynseylou Nce1 Yummymummy Thanks Ladies...looks like we're now going to have 3 teams of 7!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyy :D
  168. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    At the moment you're out of BL but very much "IN" if you get my drift!!! :D
  169. Diva

    HOT CHOCOLATE.........Food for thought

    It's gorgeous...thick, bubbly and has a nice malt chocolatey taste. Also if you add a little cinnamon (great appetite suppressant!) and/or a little grated nutmeg...you will think you are in heaven! :D
  170. Diva

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  172. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Thanks Nina...almost there, just waiting for starting weights from: Chika Fuzzys Angel Lynseylou Nce1 Yummymummy
  173. Diva

    HOT CHOCOLATE.........Food for thought

    Try a hot vanilla shake mixed (in a blender) with half a choccy tetra...you will never want another Aero! :)
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  177. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Plus - it would be a wonderful incentive for you to join us. As it happens someone has dropped out so you can take their place. So check out the rules in the Cambridge Diet Forum and we look forward to seeing those pounds tumble! :)
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  185. Diva

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Blimey...remember this thread!!! It would have to be OH's Mum's cake...good door stop but awful on the tum! :eek: Also, we have one more cornish butter and cream scone left...and I'm NOT eating it!
  186. Diva

    HOT CHOCOLATE.........Food for thought

    I looooooooooooooooooooooove Hot Chocolate....even more than Green Tea! :D
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  189. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    So far, have starting weights for: Angelchops MandyB2 Mandye Myrtlemoo Redpam Slimforlive Sumayah Thank you ladies....:) Please can the rest of you PM or email me your start weights....and then we will publish the teams. :D
  190. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    So far we have 20 participants...so it's still 2 teams. If you want to be a part of this you will need to be quick....
  191. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    DQ - you took the words out of my mouth....will speak to Hels! So we are looking at either 3 teams of 7, including Fiona or 2 teams of 10, if Fiona is no longer in??? The absolute deadline for participants has to be TODAY - let's say 5pm - otherwise we could be collecting starting weights...
  192. Diva

    FAO CDCs

    Hiya Lou I don't think that any worthwhile CDC would be "miffed" at a Restarter. We all have clients whose journeys get interrupted for one reason or another. I have just had a client of mine reach goal after 2 years! Now she only ever had 4 stone to lose and could have done it well within...
  193. Diva

    HELP! what team am i in?????

    Hiya Want2bthin....which challenge is this for? If its for the Biggest Loser then the teams haven't been announced as yet and you will need to send me your starting weight via PM.
  194. Diva

    How has your life changed? ... Is it really better being slimmer ... ?

    What a wonder-full thread!! Thanks Cah-Ching for bringing all these great stories and experiences out into the open :D
  195. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    You're not allowed to join...I've got a whole separate challenge going on for you!!! :D :D
  196. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Why's that Fi....this was your idea???:eek:
  197. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    I most certainly do remember Justine...who could possibly forget her!!! :D :D Give her a birthday hug from me...:)
  198. Diva

    Minimins Biggest Loser 8 Week Challenge - Rules

    Minimins Biggest Loser 8 Week Challenge Rules & Regulations!! All participants must have registered their interest by 1st January 2008. This challenge will run for 8 weeks from 2nd January - 27th February 2008. Any person wishing to join after 1st January will be placed on the list for the...
  199. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    OK, hun...you (and only you!:D) can have special dispensation!!
  200. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Right all entrants are in...If you have not already PM'd me your start weights can you please do so by 8pm tonight. DQ and I are currently collating the Team so will be in a position to publish the total starting weight of each team either very late tonight or tomorrow morning. The Rules...
  201. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    That is THE ultimate prize! :D :D
  202. Diva

    pressing the self destruct button

    Hiya Sil I think your post is wonderfully honest and a very real challenge for many people. It is quite difficult to give a specific answer over such an open forum as it is quite indepth. I would advise, however, that you speak to your Lighterlife Counsellor..this is exactly the type of...
  203. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    So...this is who is in The Minimins Biggest Loser Challenge: 1 Fiona78 2 Wannalose8stone 3 Slimforlive 4 Mandye 5 Hedgemag 6 Redpam 7 Westiegirl (late start) 8 Ninababes 9 Nce1 (late start) 10 Sumayah 11 Myrtlemoo 12 Angelchops 13 Flabbyfay 14 Yummymummy 15 Chika 16 Wannabemine 17 Mandyb2 18...
  204. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    No problem girls...you can join now but that is it for now so that we can get the teams collated. At the moment it seems that 2 teams will be fine. I'll captain one and DQ will captain the other as neither of us are actually participating. We'll draw up the teams this morning and publish...
  205. Diva

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  207. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Final call....anymore for anymore???? We'll soon be collating the teams....
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  209. Diva

    Headaches when in ketosis?

    It can be - especially during the first week. The best thing is to take a couple of painkillers first thing and that will take the edge off before they even start!!! Also, drinking the water really helps! ;)
  210. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Great idea Mandie...:)
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  212. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    It's looking good, so far we've got.... * Fiona78 * Wannalose8stone * Slimforlive * Mandye * Hedgemag * Redpam * Westiegirl (late start) * Ninababes
  213. Diva

    Struggling on the old water today :o(

    Louisa....I apologise now if I come across as being harsh or unsympathetic and I hope that you know that is not my intention....but, sweetheart, don't complicate things. The diet is to have your packs and drink your water - no more, no less. Of course, we don't like all the flavours or the...
  214. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Let's say the cut-off time is midday tomorrow (1st Jan) and the first week results will be from Wed 2nd January to Tuesday 8th Jan - therefore, any weigh-ins during that period will be taken into account but only ONE weigh-in per participant. Results will be posted on the Biggest Loser...
  215. Diva

    Brand New Starter Needs Help

    Hiya Barbie Just wanted to agree with what everyone else has already said but also to give you a couple of other suggestions as well. Re: Night time drink - I find that a hot Vanilla Shake, with 1/2 tsp of cinnamon (fabulous appetite suppressant!) and a half of a chocolate tetra makes the...
  216. Diva

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  217. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Sounds like its all coming together....how about we introduce a cut-off time for registering your interest, divide the 'entrants' into teams, appoint the necessary number of captains (one per team) and then it is the Captain's job to collate the weights and report the numbers each week on a set...
  218. Diva

    Happy New Year

    You too Mike....Enjoy yourself tonight but don't get the scars out tonight luv!!! :D :D Happy New Year to everyone - every single day can be great in 2008 :D
  219. Diva

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  221. Diva

    Group Biggest Loser Competition Anyone?

    Oh yeah!!! I remember that :D It was quite good fun and we all became quite competitive...I also remember that it was a bit of a b*****r to organise as people weren't submitting their weights when things went a little askew!!! I can see how it could really help some people, especially if...
  222. Diva

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  225. Diva

    Doing it differently....Reverse Resolutions!

    Your welcome guys....you really can create the life that you want and live it in the way that you want...:)
  226. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Don't we just!!! LOL :D :D :D
  227. Diva

    Wondering how to get through New years now

    Hiya Fat2Thin You have some great reasons for getting slim and staying healthy. It's so much more comfortable (and safer!) to be in a car knowing that your belly and your steering wheel are not in conflict with each other.:) Also, change your aim slightly...instead of it being to get...
  228. Diva

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  229. Diva

    If i were to get pregnant during SS....

    Hiya Louisa Pregnancy is a funny thing and what it does to the body...and you just don't know how your body is going to react until you're pregnant! When I was pregnant with my daughter nearly 6 years ago, I weighed just over 14 stone on the day I found out....I ate normally throughout my...
  230. Diva

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  231. Diva

    New and Excited?

    Hiya Pretty Welcome to Minimins and good luck for your start on 7th Jan...remember this excitement that you are feeling and hold on to it - it will stand you in good stead later on down the line!!! :)
  232. Diva

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  233. Diva

    Why is it soooo different 2nd time around?

    Glad to hear it DQ, hun! :hug:
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  235. Diva

    2 bricks plus a packet a day...

    Hiya Louisa You can have all your packs as briks if you want - Russiandoll is absolutely right about Jelly not being a meal as it is only water flavouring and water with a bit of food colouring thrown in! Remember a VLCD can be the easiest diet in the world...take your packs, drink your...
  236. Diva

    10 weeks on CD - Progress Pics!

    Corinne...you look gorgeous!!! :D Imagine when you have finished...you'll look like a completely different person. Please don't take this the wrong way....as you are now, you almost look like the daughter of you in your 'before' photo! Now if that's not an incentive....:D :D You really do...
  237. Diva

    Wondering how to get through New years now

    Hiya Fat2Thin Have just been reading through your post and was wondering why you want to lose weight. I know you have said that you lost weight before but put it back on but what is it about this time that makes it different to last time? What is it that is going to make the difference this...
  238. Diva

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  239. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Well check you out....:)
  240. Diva

    What can't you SS on slim fast???

    Nicely said Mike! :) Totally agree with you 100%
  241. Diva

    New To Cambridge Diet (tomorrow)

    Hiya Julia Just wanted to wish you much success with your weight loss journey :) Also, a strategy that seems to work every time is to stop hoping that you'll do it and start believing that you will - it's the difference that makes ALL the difference! Looking forward to hearing more about...
  242. Diva

    Doing it differently....Reverse Resolutions!

    It's coming up to that time of year when most of us are thinking about our New Year's Resolutions and how we are "really gonna do it this time"! Be totally honest with yourself - think about your past resolutions, how many of them will also appear on this year's resolutions list? IF YOU'RE...
  243. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    Any definite decision yet on the date? Not sure if this is meant to be a two dayer or a one day...I can only do the Saturday which is the 8th I think. Is everyone ok about it being Henry's Bar in Picadilly?
  244. Diva

    Rebecca Wheatley

    The great thing about Rebecca is that she has been at target for almost a year now...:D
  245. Diva

    The Face Change picture

    OMG!!! That is truly amazing....it's like a magic trick!!! :D :D
  246. Diva

    2 litres on CD, 4 on LL

    Yes you can have too much water....anything over 8/9 litres is excessive and can lead to loss of vital minerals, salts, etc and can even leave you feeling rather unwell! It is true that the more you drink the more you shrink...but keep it to a reasonable level, i.e 4 -6 litres per day. :D
  247. Diva

    London Meet, 7th - 8th March 2008 - Anyone Interested?

    You're a girl, you are - Any excuse for a **** up!!! Even if it is only water!!! :party0011:
  248. Diva

    Root Phanal...

    You've got over that pain far too quickly.... anyone would think that you know how to control your body and it's intepretation of pain! ;) :D
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