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Yes I got the book about Simple Start but I never really got started on it! The 'class' I attended was actually a quick weighing session so when I joined I was handed a book about Simple Start which did seem very simple! though being able to eat as much shredded wheat as you like seems...

Well, I actually joined a couple of months ago but then the class I joined stopped 2 weeks later :( and I gave up. To be honest it wasn't really a class anyway, it was more of a weighing session! I lost a lot of weight 2 years ago on the Cambridge Diet but as expected I put it all back on...

4lb off this week carlyd88 8lb Starlit_Cazza 10lb callumsmammy 10lb 6lbs down 4 to go nickinackynoo1 10lbs CountryBumpkin 11lb 6lb down, 5lb to go Quiff - 12lbs (5 off, 7 to go) Wigglybunny 13lb (4 down 9 to go!) Bex 14lb Bessie 14lb, 6 off 8 to go Vicha22 14lb (9 off, 5 to go)...

OMG that's amazing! You must be so proud of yourself! You're past the worst part now (week 1) just stay focused and you'll be reaching your goals in no time!

Started on Sunday so most of this weigh loss is in July ;) 8 off which is awesome though it's week one so I still have work to do! carlyd88 8lb ]Starlit_Cazza 10lb callumsmammy 10lb nickinackynoo1 10lbs CountryBumpkin 11lb 6lb down, 5lb to go Quiff - 12lbs (2 off, 10 to go) Wigglybunny...

I'm on day 4 and it seems to be getting easier every day. Hopefully be the end of the week I'll be cruising. Good luck everybody :)

Well done! :) you must be so pleased with yourself! It's tough but the results are so worth it!

Can I join please? Just restarted Cambridge yday so hoping to lose 14lb this month!

This forum is fabulous for support, if you ever feel down or tempted by something you know you shouldn't have just log on and someone will be able to help you focus. Really well done on the weight loss already, you know you can do it now just keep up the good work :)

The first few days are the worst! Today my tummy was grumbling through a meeting, quite embarrassing :( just need to focus on it working as I know it does! I'm not sure where we're going on holiday, beach was suggested but the idea of a swim costume turns my stomach :s so maybe a city break and...

Thanks for the reply :) glad I'm not the only one to who slipped! I just wish I'd started back sooner, before I'd done so much damage! 1.5 stone in 6 weeks is great! I hope I'll be as successful!

Hi everyone! I used this forum last year when I first did Cambridge and found it inspiring! I lost over 2 stone but most of it has crept back on due to me slipping back in to bad habits :s so I'm back on Cambridge to lose it again ahead of my holiday in September. First day today hasn't been...

That is amazing!!! Well some! I've has a tough first day but reading how well you've done really inspires me to keep going!

Can I join you ladies? I am back on the wagon after gain back most of what I lost at the start of the year :( I'm hoping to have learned my lessons and this time I'll lose it forever. So sick of myself eating everything in sight and not being able to say no to everything I know is bad for me!

After losing 2 stone at the start of the year I've managed to put back on about 1 stone 7 so I'm back. I've learned from my mistakes and I that hope this time, once the weight is off the weight is off for good :D wish me luck, I hear the second time round is a little tougher!

Well done Rebecca, you look amazing!

I think you need to consider what effect being over weight has on your life as a whole. You are choosing to not go out because you can only drink water, it's your choice. You are choosing to be on this diet as the quickest way to lose weight, it's your choice. I think you need to step back...

Chicken tikka is just chicken done in spices, it usually comes with a sauce and rice on the side which you would skip!

Hey ladies, sorry for being quiet this week, work has been crazy busy! I weighed myself this morning and I've lost another 2lbs, so that's me down to 142lbs :) only 3 to go and I'll have reach my first major goal, under 10stone for my birthday (assuming I can maintain!) Debs - you can still do...

Same here, I had 7 Tetra's (one a day) in my first week and was in Ketosis by the 3rd day. I don't think they're any higher in carbs than a normal shake?!

Evening ladies, I had my weigh in and another 2lbs off :) I'm not 144lbs which is into the healthy weight bracket! I don't think I've been a healthy weight since before university! Hope everyone is getting on ok, it's worth the struggle in the end :)

Well done on not giving up!Have you considered therapy or similar to try to get a handle on the food addiction while you're doing well on CWP?

Well done Debs!

That's a great loss! Just short of a stone and a half in just over a month, let be honest that would never happen on a conventional diet, your hard work is paying off! I had my WI today (2 days early cos I'm going to see Guy Martin talk in Glasgow on Thursday night :worthy:) so it's 1lb off...

That's fabulous Debs, well done you!

Hey ladies! Apologies for absence, work has been crazy busy! Deb - you look fabulous, can definitely see the lady starting to shine through :) I had my weigh in this week, lost another 3lbs so only a few more weeks on 810 and I'll move onto step 3. I was thinking of joining Slimming World...

Weighed today, 4.5lbs off this week which brings me back to a more average weight loss after last weeks rubbish one! On to 810kcal for me as I'm only a couple of lbs off my healthy BMI, planning on doing 810 for a couple of weeks, I hope next week won't be a gain now I'm eating vaguely normal...

Debs - decorating is like a form of torture :( hope it's all done now! I had my first 'meal' yesterday, was round at a friend house after shopping, it was sort of planned. She made chicken and mushrooms with a little bit of onion and spices. Only had a little bit then was really naughty and...

I've started doing this, hasn't seemed to affect the weight loss!

As people have said above, not drinking enough will cause fluid retention which will tip the scales up :( I think a scheduled approach is best, I force myself to drink a litre before each shake so I definitely get 3 litres a day then I usually have a little extra after the last shake. I...

Learn to reward yourself with stuff that isn't food, get a manicure or get a new nail varnish :) you deserve it!

Well it's done now, you can't undo it. Just learn from it and move on, it's not the end of the world it's only a biscuit! Might not be enough to take you out of ketosis, fingers crossed for you.

Morning ladies! How is everyone today? I had my weigh in last night, I've lost 0.5lb lol! I thought the 6lb on Saturday was too good to be true. Back on track now for weekly weigh ins (last time it was 10 days then 4 day) so hopefully will get a more even weight loss. Still chuffed with...

Debs - good luck with the weigh in! I've had a bit of a rocky day with the car fiasco, just a broken window and a stolen bag but the garage I took it to won't deal with my insurance but they started the job already without my approval and now won't give me my car back unless I pay for the...

Evening ladies, I hope everyone has had a better Sunday than I have - got my car broken into this afternoon! Feeling a bit rubbish now, think I'll go to my bed before I break down and eat everything in sight :(

On SS you're not supposed to exercise really, too few calories! I think toning is ok but no CV so you're fine :)

Morning ladies! Had my WI and I lost 6lbs! But that's over 9 days since my last weigh in was a week back on Wednesday. Still pleased as I'm not dead on 11 stone, won't be long til I'm seeing the 10st somethings :) Jennifer - the loss must be TTOTM related, you've been so good and you'll reap...

If you're going to weigh everyday you need to allow for weight fluctuations! Can be anything up to 3 - 4 lbs a day, just depends on water retention, that time of the month, when you last went to the loo (and I'm not meaning for a pee!) pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get back on the...

Welcome Slimdownnow! I agree, it's a doable diet but it's rather tedious! I'm only staying on SS for 21 days, I'm on day 15 now and thinking I might move onto SS+ as I move toward the 810 next week. I'm hoping to start training for a marathon and my CDC says I should be on the 1,000kcal diet...

It could be the electrolytes and stuff adjusting to the new diet, I've heard cramping is quite common for the same reason, maybe what you have is a milder version of the cramp? Hope it passes soon, sounds very annoying!

Hehe! Same here, I tried everything and thought they were all vile with the exception of the chocolate and the chocolate mint so now I alternate them meal by meal :D

Debs - Disneyland sounds wonderful! I have had a busy few days so I haven't been around much. I had a date on Tuesday which I managed to survive without drinking anything other than water! The guy teaches bootcamp so I think he just thought I was being healthy, second date is already lined...

You always weigh more in the evening, it's water weight and the shakes you've eaten all day. They usually say 2 - 3 lbs heavier in the evening. I have started weighing myself daily but I would only do it in the morning! I find seeing the numbers go down, if even slowly, helps me get through...

Debs, don't let it get you down, it just means a bigger loss next week! It really sucks about the turkey, I thought that would be safe :(

I think that's a really good idea! I tend to have my first at 9, second at 1 then 3rd at 6 - 7. I'm sure it doesn't matter when you eat them in terms of weight loss but I think it's better to get into a healthy routine.

Thanks hun, will stick to the water and try to make an excuse. Don't want to mention the diet on the first date, he might think I'm a nutter! Hopefully he won't suggest dinner...this could end in disaster!

Ladies, I need your help/advice! I have a date tomorrow and we're going to the pub, what can I drink other than water? Happy not drinking alcohol as I can say I can't for work tomorrow but is diet coke safe?! I've been 100% on SS for 10 days now, nothing other than water and cambridge shakes...

That is incredible! Well done you!

It's explained in the FAQ section on the next page of the book! I thought the same as you but it basically says the list covers any combination that would be 'safe' where the recipes are checked individually so have more room to add other stuff.

Woot! Nearly half a stone in 5 days! :bighug: Well done girl!

Good luck Jennifer, let us know what the weight loss is! I was on the scales this morning (Day 8) and they are showing 11st 3lb :eek: not sure that can be right, I was 11st 5lb on Wednesday night but that's 8 days and I've lost a stone! Then again, on the Thursday night I was weighed before...

I thought they were the same price, never thought to ask!

I feel the need to jump on the scales every morning but I knowl if I resist it the weekly weigh will be more excited! Then again it might help me along if I see little drops every couple of days? What does everyone else do?

Mine too :cry: been told to take this time to reflect on my food habits and choices :rolleyes: sooo much fun.

That's why they are soooo tasty :D

About 11 and a half stone :)

Target is anything under 10 stone, the deadline is my 30th birthday in May! I'm not really sure what a good weight for me is, I've been over 10 stone since I was 14 and weight gradually crept up and up and up. What about you? I was surprised at the large loss, I'm sure it all averages out...

I'm 5'3'', started at 12st 3lb SS since Friday morning and weighed in this evening at 11st 6lb!

Welcome Jennifer :) I have very similar stats to you, started SS on Friday at 12st 3lb, weighed in this evening at 11st 6lb. So chuffed, 11lbs off in 6 days :D

The best thing to do is learn from it an move on. Next time you feel yourself slipping try to remember how this felt and come on the forum for some moral support!

Haha! I love that idea!

Well done! :bighug:

Well done! That's amazing!

That is amazing! These sort of stories keep me motivated, my first weigh in is on Thursday!

I've heard that too, you need to do something 21 times before it becomes a habit so that would be 3 weeks! Good luck, I'm only on day 3 and I'm already chuffed to bit with the results!

I've done Scottish Slimmers 3 times and every time I've lost and regained it all back and then some. I think my finishing weigh in 2011 (when I gave up!) was the same as my starting weight in 2008! Quite depressing! I'm hoping the VLCD will get me there quick enough before I lose interest...

Hello and welcome :) good luck with slimming world seems like lots of people really love the diet as it's so flexible. For exercise DVDs I swear by 30 day shred, you can do 20 minutes, 40 minutes or a full hour. It's circuit based so mixes up cardio, weights and abs.

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Hi and welcome, hope the diet goes well, I think the first week or so is the tough bit but your determination will get you through it :)

I did Scottish Slimmers and remember thinking I was eating too much even though I was keeping to my checks (same as WW points) but I had still lost. Fingers crossed for tomorrow, sure you'll be fine :)

Welcome back :)

I sometime wonder if people are just jealous because they know they wouldn't have the determination to do it. That, or they like being the 'thin' one and would prefer you didn't lose weight! My friend did All about w8 2 years ago, went from a size 16 to an 8 and has stayed there ever since...

Debs that's not good :( hope you get better soon! Victoria that's a great idea to freeze the carton, I'm going to try that for this evening :) Hope everyone else is enjoying their Sunday afternoon, but chilly where I am so not getting out on the motorbike as planned :(

Great post! I've never really thought of it that way but I will do in the future :)

I tried a Ketostick thingy (my CDC gave me three for free!) and there is definite pinkness this morning so wooot to being in Ketosis, long may it last :) I also weighed myself this morning, I've lost 8lbs since Thursday evening, sure it's mainly water but still given me a huge boost :wee:

Lily thank you so much for the reply! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm in ketosis, will update tomorrow/Monday :D

I had a normal dinner on Thursday evening, before 6 then went to CDC straight after. Since then I've been on the soups and shakes, first one on Friday morning (was starving!) last night I was really hungry then woke up this morning feeling very unwell, shakes, weakness etc. But now I feel...

Danielle - you look lovely, so pretty :) hope you're feeling better this morning after your little blip. Debs - lol on the naughty feeling for being seen chewing food! Good that your family are so supportive though! Yesterday was my day 1, was a bit hungry but nothing to major. I like the...

Debs - if you get into power can you also please ban buy one get one free on any naughty food, I'm such a sucker for a bargain and it's never on fruit, just crisps and chocolate! Danielle - hope your day gets better, just think it's not long to the weekend now and you've done the hard bit by...

Tomorrow will be better because it's Friday and Friday's are always better :) it's only day 9, they say you have to do something 21 times for it to become a habit, so by the end of week 3 you should have broken the pepsi habit (I am so going to miss pepsi, it's the best thing ever!) I'm...

I just had my first meeting with my CDC, she is truly lovely! :D Super excited now, she talked me through what to expect for the first week, told me to contact her if I had any problems but I mentioned the forum team and she thought it was a fab idea! So I weigh in at 12st 3lb, will stay on...

Hey everyone, hope the diets are going well! I start tomorrow, nervous and excited about it as it's my first time! Any recommendations on what shakes/soups to choose? I'm going to empty my house of food this evening, I've been running the supply down but it's all going in bags to my parents...

Can I join please :bighug: this is my first time on CD, meet with the consultant on Thursday and hopefully starting on Friday. I'm a little bit scared, not sure what to expect or how bad it's going to feel but reading all the amazing weight loss of people on the forum has really motivated me...

1.5lbs for me this week, had hoped for more, might need to shake up the diet! Antifever (48lb to lose 26lb to go) Beanboy (42lb to lose by xmas 17lb lost 25lb to go) Beanybaby - 19lb to go Begghead - 6lbs lost - 59lbs to lose (by xmas) Bobsledwheels (26.5lbs to lose 24.5lbs to go) Cat38x...

That is amazing weight loss but I agree, the last few pounds will be the hardest. It's trying to stay motivated when you are not losing 1 - 2 lbs a week. But it will happen, have you tried mixing it up with some exercise, sometimes that can really help boost you metabolism! Can't wait til I'm...

I rejoined a 2 weeks ago and got a 10 week pass, lost nearly 4lbs already :)

I know I'm rather late joining but only discovered this forum a few days ago :) Antifever (48lb to lose 26lb to go) Beanboy (42lb to lose by xmas 17lb lost 25lb to go) Beanybaby - 19lb to go Begghead - 6lbs lost - 59lbs to lose (by xmas) Bobsledwheels (26.5lbs to lose 24.5lbs to go) Cat38x -...

Hey, I'm 29 from Scotland looking for similar age man. I'm into long walks on the beach... Wait wrong forum :) hehe! I just found this forum when searching for the healthiest option at Nando's (going tomorrow night) I managed to lose just over a stone in 2 -3 months last year, mainly by...