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I'm going to take the other view! Go for it, have a small meal before you go out, then enjoy yourself and get straight back on the wagon next day! I've done it a couple of times since I started and it hasn't affected my weightlosses. Plus it means I've not felt deprived and I've managed to fit...

I beat the eggs add to the non stick pan with no fat/oil let it cook for a minute or so, without stirring it, the bung it under the grill til it's cooked through. Puffs up and goes a bit crispy on the top. Then ease it out of the pan! I make all my omelettes like that now!:) ( ie for other people) x

AOGG why do you keep coming on here with all your nastiness. It's a support group, emphasis on the support! You are one bitter, jealous person!

They tell you not to have any fizzy pop but coke zero seems to be ok as it doesn't contain citric acid. Even a small amount of that can knock you out of ketosis. I have the odd can, and it takes the edge of for me if I'm craving something naughty, but I know some people say it makes them...

Oh hope you're ok!!!!! Maybe move up the plans to 1000/1200 while you're on the tablets? Just look after yourself and then you can start again in 28 days. You will throw yourself out of ketosis, but it'll only be short term while you make sure you're ok, you should still lose weight, just not at...

It's so true that everyone is different! I hate the choc orange and cranberry, love the malt toffee, peanut and choc ( in that order!) indifferent about the choc mint! Hate the porridge, and for some bizarre reason going right off the soup! Isn't it funny how different everyone's tastes are! I...

No :( :( it's something to do with the citric acid, knocks you out of ketosis. I could kill for squash, I really miss it and helps me drink loads of water! Try fizzy water maybe? Seems to have more if a 'taste' x

Just get the low salt marigold bullion, you get it from most supermarkets. About £2....much more reasonable! x

Hi, I still do military fitness classes, run and Zumba. Really don't want to stop the exercise so I'll take the slower losses! x

Thanks everyone!:) fingers crossed for a good loss next weigh in! I measured my inches and have lost a total of 12 from bust, waist, hips so hopefully losing inches! Also going to attempt to work the body fat function on my scales later to see if I'm gaining muscle! x

Hi, I've been ss+ on exercise days. Have my 3 packs before and then my meal after. Lost 18lbs in first 2 weeks, then just over one in last three, so possibly my body wondering what has hit it! I think I may also be slightly impatient. Going to ease u on the exercise this week to see if it makes...

Just been for my first weigh in with my CDC for 3 weeks (she's been on holiday) so I've been using my own scales. My scales show 6lbs lost, hers show just over one?!?! I'm gutted. Did have a bit of a day off plan on Saturday and have been doing a LOT of exercise....but hoped for so much more...

It was Barbra Cartland! x

I think that's so true! My friends mum used to say she preferred a bit of 'kit kat botox' :) always made me laugh! There was an actress as well who said at some point a woman has to chose between her face and her figure. Personally I'll be more than happy if I reach size 12! Sounds ideal x

Wow 3 kids! They must keep you busy! Hopefully you can get some sort of early night! If you're struggling, maybe split a pack and have an 'extra' meal, might keep you going! I always find a hot drink helps too! X

Hi there, I do British Military Fitness classes 3/4 times a week, with the odd 4 mile run and a bit of Zumba thrown in! I always exercised like a lunatic before I started (even ran the marathon last year) so wasn't anything I wasn't used to! But in exercise days I always eat my three packs...

I still do now and again! It's quite normal the first few days, and this heat won't be helping! I'd suggest an early night!:) x

Can someone add me as I'm on the phone?! 14lbs please Good luck everyone x

Has your doc given you a new pill yet? Same thing happened to me, suddenly developed these ridiculous headaches and it was my pill but they refused to prescribe me another one as I was high risk of stroke! X

I go to British Military fitness classes. On those days I do ss+. have my 3 packs over the day before I go and a lot of water, then a ss+ meal when I get home. Seems to work for me! x

Thanks allx

Well week three weigh in and only 3lbs. TOTM too, so i should be more pleased as i know week three losses are notoriously poor! Takes me to 21lbs so far. Just feel really heavy today for some reason and guess I'm always hoping for more :)! Just felt the need to share and hope you all have a...

My CDC told me not to take any supplements while on ss as all your daily requirements are met by the packs and by adding extra vits you could actually 'overdose' on some vitamins, which sounds like a good thing but can actually be quite harmful. So I've stopped all mine, can't say I've noticed a...

I've been doing military fitness classes but find it impossible on ss, so as I want to get the exercise going I've moved to ss+. Not effected the weightless at all and hoping the exercise will shift the pounds quicker!:) x

I can recommend the fibre product they sell. I did a vlcd before and suffered terribly, even with loads of water. I take a small teaspoon every morning and it's kept me regular, although it won't help if you're already constipated, you'll maybe need something from over the counter first and...

No idea re the milk. However a tablespoon is 15g, so I'd weigh 45g of lettuce on the scales. Easier than trying to balance it on a spoon:) x

Good idea on all counts! Hot drinks always work their magic!x

Maybe a bar? Hot strong tea with a bit of skimmed milk and sweetener? a couple of squares of dark chocolate? I know none are really ss compliant but you've had a shock so a little bit of something like that might help? Glad you're ok though! x

How are you getting on? I found that by end if day four if you've stuck to it 100% you should be less hungry/have more energy, although you might always be cold and if I'm honest I'm still hungry. I just have a hot drink with a splash of skimmed milk ( I'm on ss but my CDC did say the odd splash...

The diet coke will knock you out of ketosis anyway! I'd knock yourself out the night before with a little meal, eat and drink sensibly on day of the wedding and get right back on it next day. Better that that having a drink, feeling horrendous and then spoiling the day. Thats my plan for...

Had to get weighed early this week as my CDC is going on holiday (£150 of products yikes!) so having only been on the diet for a week and a half I've lost 16lbs!!!!! I had to ask her to check the scales again!:) so at least I know it's working and I'm well on the way!:) planned day off tomorrow...

Lol, I was hoping they tasted like chocolate orange, boy was I disappointed! Maybe mix a choc shake powder with one and split it so you have 2 shakes to make but may make it more palatable?! Or swap!;) x

My Britain water filter saves me as I can't stand tap water either but bottled is just a waste of money. That and sparkling water. Thats what keeps me goingx

I'm glad I'm not the only one to get the ache/pop! I've mentioned it to friends and they look at me like I'm mad! Most are on the pill etc though and have been for years, so that may explain things! Some months I get it in both sides, which I've been told could mean I'll end up with twins if I...

Thanks for the replies everyone! Weirdly I always know exactly when I ovulate as I can 'feel' (sure that'll be useful in later years lol) and since I felt the 'pop' earlier my hunger has gone! at least I know what to expect next month x

Ladies (sorry boys I'm not sure you can help me here!) What sort of symptoms do you get TOTM? Do you feel hungry at all? I'm mid cycle and for the last 2 days I've been starving! I've not done anything (that I know of) to knock me out of ketosis and I know I'm ovulating because I get an ache in...

Then your either a quarter or a third of the way there already :) :) :) x

Lol! I used one of those little electric cappuccino whisks. And stop quickly!:) seems to do the trick X

Advantage bars are over 200 cals though, so you can only have half X

How about one of the meal replacement ones they sell in boots? Think it's called Tony Ferguson X

That's a fantastic loss well done!:) how much do you want to lose in total? x

Good luck for tomorrow x

Hey, I'd check that one with your CDC as some yoghurts are quite high in carbs and I think these would be as they've got stuff added. There's a surprising amount of sugars in milk and yoghurt. Think it's meant to be plain low fat yoghurt I'm afraid. Best one to eat is total 0% as it's really...

Well done! Fab loss x

If you really want something how about just cooking an egg yourself, however you fancy? But I'd say try to resist, although know how hard that can be!!!!:)

Go to the plans and then there's a link to products :) X

Well, I just had my first weigh in with my consultant, although didn't start until Monday and I've lost 8 and a half pounds!!!!!! So chuffed! And I did my military fitness class last night too, which was much easier without my extra weight to lug around! Can't wait for more to drop off! Hope...

Hi! I'm on day three. Starting to feel a lot less hungry but haven't enjoyed my shakes so far (choc orange and toffee walnut, be avoiding them in future). Got loads to lose and determined this will be the last time :-) Good luck and keep us posted! x

Morning! Day 2 for me! Just tried the maple porridge! Didn't hate it but it was a bit strange! Will give it another go tomorrow! Lots of water and green tea too! Have a good day all x

Thanks everyone!:) Lol, bed for me too! My flatmate thinks I'm bonkers! I will get thin this time!:) X

Oh maybe we can keep each other going? I was the same in both, could only stomach the chocolate shakes! It's quite sad but just had a little rummage through my box and decided on maple and pecan porridge, cappuccino shake and leek and potato soup for tomorrow! Quite hungry now though, so...

Hi there, Ive got a blendi bottle from Lakeland for the shakes. That and a strong arm means I never get any lumps in my shakes. Also use a little battery powered mini whisk for cappuccino for the soup. Again, no lumps. Going to try the porridge tomorrow, bit worried as noone seems to like it' X

Well took the plunge and started today! Had a choc mint shake for brekkie, butterscotch for lunch and spicy tomato soup for dinner! having done LL and W8 before I wasn't expecting much, especially with the soups, but so far have been pleasantly surprised! All perfectly edible! Going to try the...

Thanks everyone!:) think I just need to bite the bullet and get started when I get back from hols! Have to remember why I'm doing it as this extra weight is making me miserable:(

Hi all, Can anyone tell me what theh shakes are like? I tried LL but couldn't stomach them and then went onto W8 which I found palatable enough. Have tried protein shakes in the past too. Is the porridge like oatsosimple? Are the shakes easy to mix? Is the soup powdery? Just want to get...

Hi all, After I return from holiday I'm thinking about joining CD. I've got about 5 stone to lose. I lost a chunk before doing W8, so have managed on just shakes before and know what to expect, but I just introduced food all at once after catching a bug and never got back on track and...

Hi there, I go to David Lloyd in Kingston, so try to do a mix of classes there, some gym work and see my personal trainer once a week. Building up to running outside, do want everyone struggling at the fat person trying to run, lol! Also want to get started in the summer so I'm into a...

Hi all, Thanks for your support. I ended up staying the same this week, but had a couple of meals out and totm, so not too disheartened, just back on it again this week. Thanks for the advice re activity points, although I think I can only afford to have a few of them, and trying to use them...

Just wanted to drop in and say hi! Was a regular over on the W8 board when I managed to lose 3 and a half stone in three months last year! Well it came off quick enough, but when I stopped, god has it come back on! " and a half stone just flew back on without even really trying! very...

Does your gym offer a weightloss program? Mine does for a small extra cost. Looks at your diet as well as your exercise program. Or maybe book a personal training session or two, and get them to write you a specific program x

I've got one. It cost the best part of £1000 and is massive. the ones they sell cheap are no good, as they do not vibrate enough and the base plate that you stand/sit on isn't wide enough. That's what makes the difference supposedly. I'm not sure how effective it is, cos the weight has been...

Blossom are you thinking about cambridge? As 50th says there is a weekend plan which lets you have some foods from an agreed list, but no alcohol! It's dangerous to drink alcohol on a vlcd, something to do with low blood sugar (although not too sure, so please correct me if that's wrong)...