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    Claire Sweeney - tv last night

    Even after her 2 stone weight gain her BMI was only 25.2. Thats lower than my target!
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    People's neg comments about CD?

    maintaining weight I have put on about 1.5 stone since coming off CD last year - nothing to do with CD - but because i went back to my old habits. Its not how you lose the weight that dictates whether you put it back on. Once the weight is off its gone - its not hiding ready to jump back on the...
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    sorry but!! troble goin the loo

    try to stay off the laxatives or your bowel will get lazy. i had this problem for some time and tried various things to "clear it" . I had used dulcolax a few times and had bought fibre 89 which i thought was rubbish. I went onto the PH but had to play about with the dosage. I found that...
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    Difference in clothes sizes shop by shop

    depends on your shape doesn't it. I've got big boobs. I find i can generally get into the same size in Dp's, matalan, monsoon, asda, next, m&s, wallis. But primark - well thats a whole different story - i've got clothes from there ranging from a size 10 (yes thats right:D) - 18, all of which...
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    i think we have now firmly established that some people will lose a lot of hair and some will lose none. To reiterate my initial point - everyone should be aware of the possibility as for some people their hair is their crowning glory. From the replies so far it seems that some cdc's tend not...
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    Why would i try to scare people when i have been so successful on the diet myself?? I'm also told its in the CD litrature so are they using scare tactics too?? At the risk of repeating myself - very strict diet that DOES have side effects and everyone should be aware of them. Everyone will...
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    I have changed the title of this thread as some people have been a bit freaked out. I really feel a bit disappointed at how quickly some people have been to dismiss my comments. Its total denial. The fact is great diet etc etc but there are side affects and you will probably lose a lot of...
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    Hey icemoose i'm sure i seen a picture of you pre cd with long flowing locks;) - only joking. I'm glad this had everyone talking now - maybe nobody else will get the shock i did when my hair started dropping out. My final comment on the subject is this - yes i was in a bit of a state at the...
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    Sorry didn't mean to start a new thread, meant to post reply on other thread.
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    HAIRLOSS Oh dear i seem to have started something here! Firstly i want to say that the hair loss thing was distressing for me. I lose a lot of hair normally anyway and after my baby i lost lots and lots but nothing like i have after stopping cambridge. I have lost weight via many other diets...
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    Your hair could fall out - be warned!!

    AFTER COMING OFF CD 5 WEEKS AGO MY HAIR HAS FALLEN OUT BIG TIME. I NOW DISCOVER THIS IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT BUT NOBODY WARNED ME AT THE START. I AM DELIGHTED WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS AND FOUND THE DIET GREAT BUT I REALLY THINK ITS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THIS WILL PROBABLY HAPPEN. EVERY...
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    Constipated? 100% Sh*tter's Club

    After struggling with constipation all the way through CD i decided i was not taking anymore laxatives. I had took dulcolax every week for 4 weeks but you can't keep that up or your bowel gets lazy and you would end up not being able to go even after finishing CD. I had tried the psyllium husk...
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    HAIR LOSS POST CD

    yes i did lose hair after pregnancy but nothing like this and i stopped CD a few weeks ago and its been falling out since with no signs of it lessening!
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    HAIR LOSS POST CD

    Losing hair fast - really worried!!!! ANY CDC'S OUT THERE WITH ADVICE PLEASE. i AM GOING TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DR ABOUT THIS.
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    HAIR LOSS POST CD

    i'm worried too - i've always had quite bad hair loss but this is just ridiculous. I've had to buy a dust buster to hoover around after me!! By the amount thats falling out i don't know why i'm not bald and mine only started to get really bad when i came off CD. Nobody ever mentioned this to...
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    HAIR LOSS POST CD

    Oh dear i'm a bit worried now as my hair is quite long!!!:(
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    HAIR LOSS POST CD

    Can anyone help. Since coming off cd about 3 weeks ago my hair is falling out big time. I have been healthy eating since i stopped but i'm getting worried at the amount of hair i'm losing. Its all very well being thinner but i don't want to be bald!!!
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    STIR FRY

    SOME GINGER TOO MAYBE??
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    STIR FRY

    Anyone got a receipe for stir fry. I usually just add in a jar of sauce but i'm doing the core plan and want to keep the ingrediaents within that.
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    Monthly pass - free registration?

    Thanks for that 9 pounds off already hee hee!
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    Monthly pass - free registration?

    I am planning on joining ww tomorrow - does anyone know if i buy a monthly pass at first meeting do i get free registration - not really wanting to pay the £9 or whatever it is - any onther ways round it?? Don't think free reg is on at the moment?
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    i just quit Cambridge to start ww

    Hi i've lost most of my weight with cd but had been having the weekend "off for the last few weeks resulting in rubbish loses so decided to try to lose my last 13 lb with ww.. I'm planning on going tomorrow - can anyone tell me if there is free resgistration going at the moment and can i take...
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    Why are you here?

    to have more IVF treatment is my reason.
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    LAST WEEK ON CD

    thanks Becky
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    LAST WEEK ON CD

    Well folks after having the last 3 weekends "off" resulting in rubbish losses i have decided that i will have 7 more days of ss then move onto ww. I feel like i'm wasting money now so i will try to ss for 7 days solid and lose a few pounds more then join a slimming club by which time i should...
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    Finding it 'too easy'?

    I Sailed Through My First 10 Weeks And Found This The Easiest Diet I've Done But I Have Been Struggling Last 3 Weeks - I Suppose It Was Too Good To Be True :(
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    week one weigh in!!!!!!

    I've Been On Cd But Have Been Having The Weekend Off For The Last 3 As I've Been Struggling - Thinking Of Coming Off And Trying To Get That Last 13 Lb Off With Ww, Any Advice Re This, Will I Gain Weight Coming Off Cd??
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    Moving From Cd To Ww - Advice Please

    I HAVE LESS THAN A STONE TO GO TO GET TO MY TARGET. FOR THE PAST 3 WEEKS I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE WEEKEND "OFF" AND SS'ING THE REST. I HAVE BEEN CONSIDERING JOINING A SLIMMING CLUB TO GET THE LAST OF THE WEIGHT OFF AND WOULD WELCOME ANY COMMENTS RE THIS. HOW WILL THIS AFFECT MY LOSS AND IS IT A...
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    THE CD 100% CLUB

    Bindiboo loss to date = -6lbs Festival Fairy loss to date = -22lbs Lizdesigns loss to date = -48lb Becky85 loss to date = -0lbs Ribenaberry loss to date = llbs (1st weigh in on Monday) Camille loss to date = 51lbs Sasha63 loss to date=94.5lbs Casey loss to date = 0lbs (1st weigh in on Monday)...
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    THE CD 100% CLUB

    Bindiboo loss to date = -6lbs Festival Fairy loss to date = -22lbs Lizdesigns loss to date = -48lb Becky85 loss to date = -0lbs Ribenaberry loss to date = llbs (1st weigh in on Monday) Camille loss to date = 51lbs Sasha63 loss to date=94.5lbs Casey loss to date = 0lbs (1st weigh in on Monday)...
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    Does The Loose Skin Tighten Up??

    I'm Hoping For My 3.5 Stone Off This Week. I've Got Really Loose Skin On My Tummy - We Won't Even Discuss The Boobs!!!! Will The Skin On My Belly Tighten Up Through Time Or Is There Something I Can Do To Help Tighten It Up A Bit. I Had A C Section When I Had My Son 3 Years Ago So I Know That...
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    Who's restarting tomorrow?

    i've been having the weekend off the last 3 weeks in a row - not good hence low weight loses. i got into the 10's at my weigh in on Sat - just - 10 stone 13.5 lb would really like to get this last 13.5 lb off ASAP as i feel its just costing me to mess about with this now but it is getting...
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    Please report this ad!

    I'm On Ss And No I'm Not Selling Them On Ebay - Just Couldn't Quite Get What All The Hysteria Was About. Seems A Little Over The Top To Me. There Is A Cd Website That Explains Everything To People - Maybe Some Just Want To Do It By Themselves And Save Some Money. The Internet Sells Way More...
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    Please report this ad!

    Are you a councellor - i'd like to hear from some of them as i know 5 people who have just joined with different CDC's and not one has been asked to get their GPs approval. I'm on my 14th week and i didn't need to.
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    Please report this ad!

    You Only Need To Inform Your Gp If You Have Certain Medical Disorders Highlighted When You Complete The Health Questionaire. Otherwise Anyone With A Bmi Over 30 Can Start The Diet Without Consulting Their Gp.
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    Please report this ad!

    Am i being thick here - whats the problem with them selling on ebay?
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    CDC Advice please

    I take my 3.5 year old to my weigh ins- he is a typical little boy and wants to touch things etc but i make it about him too. I tell him beofre we go that we are going to Maureens to get weighed and i let him go on the scales too. He gets a bit restless but i tend to be quick - no more than...
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    This will scare you...

    My 3 Year Old Weights 3st 2lb, He Comes To My Weight Ins And Jumps On The Scales - I've Lost 3st 4 Lb Now So How Scary Is That!! I Can Hardly Lift My Son So No Wonder I Was Puffed Out Going Upstairs. When You Can Actually Visably See What You Have Lost It Is Quite A Shock!!
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    prices of tetres

    My Cdc Charges £1.80 For Everything
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    SELL YOUR OLD CLOTHES ON EBAY!

    I Just Sold A Pile Of My Old Clothes On Ebay And Made £250!!!:) Every Time I Try Something On And Its Too Big I Just List It On Ebay - Its Helped Finance All The New Clothes I Need - I'm Well Pleased And Will Hopefully Stop Me Gaining As I've No "fat" Clothes Left!!
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    How Can I Recover From My Binge??

    I Was Very Naughty At The Weekend And Had A Mad Binge For 2 Days. :( I'm Back On Ss Today - Is There Anything I Can Do To Try To Limit The Damage Before My Weigh In On Saturday As The Scales Showed A 5 Lb Gain This Morning :( Sharon
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    fell off the wagon big time!!!!!!!

    After getting into size 12 trousers on Sat i went on to eat my face off for the restof the day then all day yesterday. Too embarassed to admit to how much i ate, enough to say that i weighted myself this morning and i'm 5 lbs up since sat morning !!!:( I was up in the night with tummy ache as...
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    What age are you?

    I', 37, 38 In October - Needed To Get Bmi Down For More Ivf Treatment.
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    personal question !

    What An Eyeopener This Has Been - To Read Magazines You Would Think Everyone Was At It Morning Noon And Night - Thank God I'm Not The Only One Who Can't Be @rsed. I Feel Quite Good Just Now With My Weight - I Got Into My Size 12 Jeans This Morning, But At Night I Just Want To Sleep. Might Have...
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    personal question !

    Hate to ask such a personal question but has anyone else totally lost their sex drive?? 3 stone down and i thought i'd be well up for it but have just totallty lost the urge!!??!!:o
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    CD MIDWEEK ONLY??

    thanks for that, i'm going to try and get my head round the ss a day at a time and try to get the next stone off.
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    kickstarting metabloism

    How can i give me metabolism a kick up the ass? My losses havn't been great recently and this seems to be a pattern on any diet with me. Any ideas?
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    CD MIDWEEK ONLY??

    i'm actually on week 13 but just haven't updated my signature.
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    CD MIDWEEK ONLY??

    i was originally going to miss my aam week as i have had 2 planned nights off and then the cheats the last 2 weeks so cdc said its fine to carry on and miss the aam week.
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    CD MIDWEEK ONLY??

    I Went 10 Weeks Without Even Licking My Fingers Then It All Went Pear Shaped. Whats Allowed For An Aam?
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    CD MIDWEEK ONLY??

    I Mean I Have Been Having Little Cheats Like Bit Of Chicken And Struggling To Stay On Ss. Getting Fed Up With It I Suppose.
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    CD MIDWEEK ONLY??

    I Have Been Struggling The Last 2 Weeks And Have Only Lost 3.5 Lb In 2 Weeks. My Cdc Suggested I Stick It In The Week And Have A Meal On A Sat/sun. I'm Not Sure About This And I Don't Want To Put Weight On - Any Comments??
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    cant change signature

    why am i being told my signature must not exceed 500 characters when i try to change and save it. I seen some much longer than mine?
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    So Many Jealous People Out There!

    Isn't it amazing how many people totally struggle to acknowledge your weight loss. Almost 3 stone down and from a size 20 to a loose 14 and almost everyone has complimented me but there are the few who cannot bring themselves to say it. I think its really funny. Not that i'm looking for...
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    How Much Sunshine Orange A Day?

    Can anyone tell me how much sunshine orange flavouring you can use in a day. I only use 1 teaspoon per 2 ltr, is it ok to have this everyday - the water goes down a treat with it!
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    How do you deal with non believers....

    I've had a few people telling me its unhealthy and they are usually fatties! I just say "well so is being 4 stone overweight"
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    Sorry O/T Hen Night in Glasgow

    i think madness would be a good bet for a great night too. What kind of food do you fancy - theres the shanghai shuffle for a chinese karaoke, never been but hear its brilliant for a night out. Are you looking for a mad hen night or a more classy evening with good food and cocktails?
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    Weight gain once at target

    Aaahh that makes sense. So whats involved in the maintenance plan??
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    Weight gain once at target

    Reading some of the messages i'm a bit concerned that even just a small "cheat" can result in pounds being gained. So what happens when you get to your goal and come off the CD? Seems to be even only on the 5oo calories a day if you eat a bit extra you put on weight. i'm worried what will...
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    BMI v reality

    I started a similar thread on this subject last week. CDC said i need to lose another 2 stone to get to BMI 25. I have decided that i will stop when i'm comfortably in a size 12 bottoms as that is the perfect shape to me and i estimate that will be another stone to lose - i honestly don't want...
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    BMI v's clothes size

    Had an interesting chat with some colleagues last week. We all know that even same height people are different weights at different sizes. I think i've got big bones as at 10 stone and 5'2 i'm a size 12 (well not at the moment but have been!) I am very happy at that size (bloody delighted in...
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    How many Psyllium Husk a day??

    Can anyone tell me how many psyllium husk capsules a day i should be taking. I havd "been" recently but want to keep myself regular now that the constipation is gone. Sharon
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    Can anyone tell me what's happened to me period?

    my periods are a bit out of sync but i hope it reverts back to normal afterwards as i'm losing weight to start my next IVF cycle. Has anyone else noticed they don't get cramp anymore? I always used to get really bad cramp first 2 days but now i sail through my period without hardly a twinge -...
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    Psyllium Husks

    how many PH capsules in a day then? What about lactulose?
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    Psyllium Husks

    according to my CDC they are NOT allowed, that is why they sell fibre 89.
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    Whats your weight and dress size?

    I'm 5'2 and weigh 11'10 and am size 14 bottom and 14-16 top
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    The bars!

    NICE!
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    The bars!

    I can't believe people manage on just the shakes - i've been having a bar a day from the start. The peanut ones are a bit like a snickers and the cranberry ones a bit like a ruffle bar - yum yum. I have them at night sitting watching TV and i feel like i'm getting a treat. I think without the...
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    Worried about boob size!!

    thanks for that - you learn something everyday :)
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    Worried about boob size!!

    I went to get a new bra yesterday as i knew mine was too big. I've been a 40E for ages and when i got measured yesterday i was a 34G - what going on there then?? I can understand the smaller band size but going up 2/3 cup sizes - bloody hell they were big enough without being a G !! As for...
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    IS LACTULOSE OK??

    I was taking 2 psyllium husk capsules a day - should i have tried taking more?? I sucumbed to the dulcolax the other day and "went" so i don't think there is a blockage but my bowels only seem to move when i use dulcolax and i've taken them for the last 6 weeks which i feel is way long enough...
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    IS LACTULOSE OK??

    After being "bunged up" for the last week and wanting to cut out the dulcolax which i have been taking weekly, i bought psyllium husk and fibre 89 and have been taking both for 4 days - nothing!! So i went into the chemist today and explained about the low carb diet etc and they told me i could...
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    TMI !!

    Sorry if this is TMI folks but i really need a poo!! I have been taking dulcolax once a week since wk 3 but don't really want to go down that road so last week bought psyllium husk and took 4 capsules on Fri, had weigh in on Sat and told CDC and she advised fibre 89 as psyllium husk is not...
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    No longer obese - yippee!!

    Brilliant! Thats my next goal which i hope to get to next week. I want to be overweight!! Sharon
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    Worried About Not Going Regularly!

    where do i get the psylium husks from? Sharon
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    Worried About Not Going Regularly!

    I'm on week 7 and for the last 4 weeks i have not done a poo without taking dulcolax. I don't want to take them all the time so have only been taking once a week meaning i only poo once a week (sorry TMI). Not feeling very comfortable with this and was womndering if i should try something else...
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    Breaks...

    I totally agree that it should not take over your life. I think to have a PLANNED break once in a while is fine. Lots of people on here "cheat" every week in some form or other. I stuck to SS for 4 weeks without so much as licking my fingers then had my planned night off for my anniversary...
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    Day 2 and struggling

    stick with it - i could never have believed i would stick it as i have NO will power but here i am in week 6. Clean your windows/house/blinds/cupboards - anything to occupy your mind, thats the secret. Do anything that takes your mind away from food. My house is shining like a new pin...
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    DOES NOBODY EAT THE BARS??

    I've just noticed reading some of the posts that most people have 3 shakes a day and no bars - is there a reason for this?? I have been having 1 bar a day since the start and i really look forward to it in the evening Sharon
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    help me

    OH DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP. Just get right back on the plan. I had a night off last week, it was planned and we went out for a lovely meal. I went straight back on next day and still lost 2.5 lbs so chin up. You are human but just draw a line under it and right back on track. Sharon
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    Secret CD'er Dilema

    this amuses me slightly, if i hadn't told my friends and family (which i didn't til week 4) then went for a meal and ordered a salad they would think it every bit as strange, if not stranger that if i claimed an upset tummy and ate nowt! Speaks voumes about my eating habits of the past eh? Sharon
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    A Total Blowout,have I Blown It??????

    Planned Break I had a planned break last Sat night. Hubby and i went out for a meal. I was on week 5. It had been our anniversary in week 1 and we had been given a meal out as a gift, i wanted to get into the plan before having a break so waited 4 weeks and looked forward to every mouthful...
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    CRISPS AND MUFFINS - HELP!

    Was reading the recipies and got sooo excited but wasted 2 vanilla shakes trying to make a muffin - just couldn't get it at all. Is the mixture meant to rise?? Can anyone help me with photos of what it should look like? Scared to try the crisps now incase i waste any more. Sharon
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    FLAT OR FIZZY WATER??

    Has anyone noticed any difference in their weight loss depending on the type of water they get through?? I struggle to drink plain water but can get 3 lts+ of fizzy water down no bother. Sharon
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    I AM FREEZING ALL THE TIME????

    that fine i can cope with being blue and thin!!;)
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    I AM FREEZING ALL THE TIME????

    I am feeling cold all the time and i was never like this before. The first few days of CD i was FREEZING but i still feel cold now though not quite as bad. Is this normal?? Sharon
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    first weigh in

    8 lbs is 16 blocks of butter - could we be realistic here please! I would like to know what food eating diet you lose that amount in your first week. Most i ever lost on my 1st week of the many many diets i've been on was 4 lbs and then it was 1.5 lbs per week if i was lucky! So 1 stone a...
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    TOILET TROUBLES!......BIT GRAPHIC!

    OMG what a laugh! sorry i know its a very serious subject. I was really bad week 2 and ended up with PILES i was pushing so hard and it was like a brick (sorry TMI):eek: I take dulcolax every few days now, not going through that again. Sharon
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    Planning a night off - how much damage will i do??

    Thanks for the thoughts - i am hoping that the treat will spur me on for the next 8 weeks. My CD councellor said that as long as i have it in my head that i am straight back on SS the next day it shouldn't do too much damage. I have my week 4 weigh in on Sat morning so i will have a full week...
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    Planning a night off - how much damage will i do??

    I have a meal out this Sat. I will have been on SS 4 wks by then and have stuck to it 100% without even licking my fingers!! I want to enjoy my meal and have what i choose from the menu and then on Sunday i will go straight back on SS. I won't be having any booze. How much damage am i likely to...
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    Revelation! Your thoughts please?!?

    The thing about all this is everyones body is different, hence we all lose weight at different rates. I'd say you have to try the 2 weeks on 2 weeks off thing to see if it works for you. Then you'll know if its a goer or not. I'd be interested to see how it goes for you and incidently i don't...
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    Weigh in

    I was a bit disappointed today - only lost 2.5. On any other diet i would be well pleased with this but i have stuck to SS 100% and was hoping for a bit more but i will plod on. I have a meal out planned for next Sat. I have decided i am going to go and eat and enjoy myself. I won't have...
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    CDC's I really need your help, please!

    would like to ask how many of us have lost weigh by other means?? I've lost from 2-3 stone umpteen times with WW scotish slimmers slimming world and calorie counting and every time i have put it back on and am now the heaviest i've ever been so it clearly doesn't matter how you lose the weight...
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    Getting back into Ketosis after day off

    can i just check something here - i am on day 7 - lost 7 lbs today. I have been having 1 bar a day since the start?? My CDC says you can have any combination of soups, shakes bars but only 1 bar per day> Shazzy
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    IT'S FRIDAY!!Let's do it hour by hour**

    Hi Guys My first weigh in tomorrow - feeling positive as have been 100% SS. My sister is doing it with me, she had her first weigh in last Tue and lost 12 pounds!! So that really encouraged me. How much water has everyone been drinking and any opinions on the theory that the more you drink...
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    spicey tomato

    did you find the soup powdery? Shazzy
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    feeling like i want some food...

    i was busy reading your blog - i'm totally insiped now!! I too need to be in the 9's but i never have been in my life so the 10's will be brilliant!! I've been having some probs mixing the soups and took most back to my CDC as i just couldn't stomach the powdery taste. I've been having 2...
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    feeling like i want some food...

    i just read your signature and you are same height and weight as me so i'm really imspired by your loss as this is day 5 of my first week. How have you managed so long - have you fell off the wagon at all?? Shazzy
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    spicey tomato

    do the soups not taste powdery if you do it this way? Shazzy
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    spicey tomato

    Hi all I'm new here, started CD on Sunday - doing ok. Stuck to it 100% but i had to take back all my soup and change for shakes. I just couldn't stomach the powderyness. Am i mixing them wrong?? I use a hand blender and did mix the spicy tomato to a paste fist but still horrible. Even with...
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