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    Maintaining on ProPoints

    In Ireland we only have "at home" support rather than online support so I dont have that tool unfortunately. I'm waiting on a call back, but I was told that when you go on to maintainence you do it gradually, adding 2 points extra each week to you find the balance where you dont lose weight...
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    can't believe i LOST!

    Well done!
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    Amazed!

    I find that the relaxed method doesnt work for me, I find that planning what I am going to eat for the day works the best for me, also I found I had a tendency to forget some stuff that I eat if I didnt plan it out. I'm using the propoints, they seem good so far, I like that you can plan a...
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    Maintaining on ProPoints

    I just started ProPoints, and registered for the online pack. I am near my target only 10lbs to go, I am just wondering if my calculator is correct, I currently am on 29 while losing, but when selecting the maintaining calculator it tells me 0 extra points for maintaining, this cannot be...
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    Does anyone else have days on SS where they only get one sachet in?

    Yes I have had days where I could of just done with one or two packs but I always ensure to have not just to make sure I get the calories but also to ensure that I get the correct amount of carve and protein as well as other nutrients so that my body doesn't go into starvation mode and end up...
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    moving up from SS to 810

    I am going to be 25 bmi in the next couple of weeks and so will be moving to 810, I havent discussed it with CDC yet, although she did suggest having 2 packs a day and a larger meal at one stage. I would prefer to stay with the 3 packs a day, but I have a problem with the greens part of the...
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    2lbs from goal !!!!!!!!!!!

    thats great news well done, the finish line is very close for you :)
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    First WI

    well done 4lbs is an excellent loss :)
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    How does the 810 plan work?

    My book is out of date so I know there are another couple of options on each list maybe someone else might have that info These portions are for 810 with 3 packs, if you are only having 2 you could probably have bigger portions 1 portion of protein rich food 250g plain cottage cheese 325g...
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    Is it a myth?

    it doesnt effect me, but I have noticed that I dont get bloated much on this diet, where I normally would put on up to 4lbs normally at totm
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    Flight and wind dilema

    I've never had that experience when going back to food, just take it easy and dont go overboard with the meal and have some medication to hand just in case as advised by goreygirl Enjoy your holiday you deserve it :)
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    A turn up for the books

    I never have side effects with ketosis either great news on your success so far
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    Kosmic11's Weekly Check-In :)

    your losses are looking good, well done
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    Weigh in.....6 stone 4lb in 22 weeks

    Sounds like you are going to manage the re-introduction of food very well, I hope you have a lovely holiday and you never know the scales might not go up this week :)
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    About cambridge diet and ketosis

    Welcome to the site :) Remember whether or not you are in ketosis you are only having around 415 or so calories per day so you should be losing either way. Ketosis is more about making you feel positive. Some argue that ketosis is essential to burn off the fat, I have done diets in the past...
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    Survived first lunch with others eating :-)

    Its great to be able to have that commitment to your goal, and I felt great walking out the door with the remainder of my bottle of water :) and I'm sure your experience gave you confidence that you can deal with the social side of things even when they are difficult I think your right to...
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    Fitting in four packs a day?

    I only have 3 a day and sometimes the time runs away from me too and I'm having 2 an hour apart at the end of the day.
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    Survived first lunch with others eating :-)

    Well done Gorey Girl, I went to mcdonalds today with my husband and had a bottle of water while he had his lunch, and I feel great that I was able to resist
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    september challenge ~ come on in ~

    sumayyah - 10lb, 13 lost and im done Determinator- 16lb , 18.5lb lost 0 to go Sass - 14lb, 0 lost 14lb to go 16to10 - 12lb - 10lbs lost. White Tulip - 14 pounds - 14lb lost Fat-Boy-Slimmin - 20lbs lay off the fries - 16lb, 0 lost 16lb to go Funky Mum - 14lbs - 4 lost 10lbs to go trisha - 14lbs...
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    Sparkling water!

    you can have sparkling water but not the flavoured stuff unfortunately, I had some ordinary sparkling water at the weekend and it was nice to have something different :)
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    OMG more than half way there

    Great news, well done
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    Feel Like Throwing in the Towel

    Sounds like you have lost your CD mojo, its a tough diet, and takes the right frame of mind, maybe a change to SW or WW is what you need, you will know very quickly after starting it if you made the right choice to change or if you want to go back to CD. I gave up and went on to WW in week 3...
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    Thrown in the towl !

    Sorry to hear that this wasnt for you, but you've got your plan and your weight loss will continue, best of luck with WW, I'm going to be moving to that when I get to bmi 25 hopefully about a months time :D
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    Eating by proxy!

    luckily my husband does all his own cooking, and since I started doing this diet, he has only been cooking things he knows I wont eat unless I'm not around :D Personally I find it quite difficult to smell food, due to the lovely smells in the house on week three I gave up on the diet, for 2...
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    Smaller jeans already:)

    Brillient news and isnt it such a great incentive to keep going with this diet :) Well done on your first non scales milestone
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    Which brings me to my next question

    I think that fitting into my ideal size is more important to me than what I weigh at that size, however most diets focus on the pounds and doctors focus on bmi therefore reinforcing the scales in our lives so we are programmed to respond to the scales rather then the measuring tape...
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    Total Loss

    I lost 3 stone in 10 weeks ss 100% last time around, I've been less than 100% this time around, but I shifted 18 lbs in 4 weeks this time around
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    Amelias Weekly Weigh In

    well done, how is week 2 going for you?
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    Week 10 w/i, first week on 810!

    well done on another great loss this week :D
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    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    it's like the weight is just melting away you're an inspiration
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    Tetra's?

    try pouring the tetra into a large cup and adding hot water, its a nice warming hot chocolate (i dont use the other tetra flavours so cant speak for them)
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    4 poxy pounds??? your joking right?

    is this week one? if it is and you were dieting before the water weight that we often lose in week one would already be gone for you, and 4 lbs is an excellent amount to lose, and cd promises 12 to 14 lbs per month on SS so you are well on target for that I would think that even with a lot of...
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    Tired and tetchy:(

    This is my 6th week on the diet, and I still havent had anything I would describe as a surge of energy :) last time around I dont recall have surges of energy either, but at least that time I felt like my mind had more clarity if that makes any sense, unfortunately I have not that nice side...
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    Week 2 WI - SS+ - 4.5lbs = 16.5lbs so far

    Well done!! thats another great loss :)
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    Week 2!

    Well done :D
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    Been on CD for a week today, Leg Aches and Tingling

    I've not heard about these side effects relating to cd before, i would contact my cdc and discuss it with her.
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    Should I give up?

    I agree definitely the thoughts of no food for weeks is scary, but you're so close to your ultimate goal, I dont think you need the six weeks you've got in your signature to get there, best of luck that those pounds drop off quickly for you :)
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    Feeling so weak today

    ladyrose, it sounds like you might have over done it yesterday and its catching up with you, hopefully you will see your energy returning soon. I am smiling, I assume you are not really 12ft 10inches with a bmi of 4 :)
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    Should I give up?

    Dont give up, you can do this for the few weeks it will take you to get to goal, and you'll be thrilled with your results in the end which will make the sacrifice so worth it :) Best of luck
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    Registration Fee???

    it could be an initial apt fee and its deducted off packs you then buy, I havent had this myself with CD but I have had it in the bueaticians, where you pay for an assessment but the fee if you take the service is applied to the cost of treatment Maybe she's just had alot of people take her...
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    Help! Fibre supplement question

    I used fibersure but I have to take them with every pack 2 per day, and only in advance of getting constipation do they work, if you already have constipation you will need to take something like senokot and then use the fibersure or the CD version Hope you get sorted soon, I nearly came off cd...
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    Finally restarting!

    Best of luck with the restart, you'll do great :)
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    sorry- but sooo excited!!

    congratulations!!!!
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    sorry- but sooo excited!!

    best of luck for your weigh in :)
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    Personal post .. what size at what weight ??

    5ft 4inches also, 11st 6lbs 16 on the bottom (too loose but not yet in the 14's) and a 14 on the top
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    Trying again

    How are you getting on? I think that if you can look at it as a short-term sacrifice to get to your goal it can help to overcome the sense of deprivation you felt the first time around
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    amount of water flavouring rule

    I dont think there is a limit to the sweeters for coffee so long as they are the tablet form and not the granulated stuff
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    Virtual strength needed to be sent!!!

    Well you certainly have the motivation to do it with the OZ trip coming up, but I just wanted to say, that I had a planned meal out during this last week, and I had 2 packs during the day, and came off it for the evening out, I had decided I was just going to eat as normal as I didnt want to...
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    Weigh in.....6 stone 4lb in 22 weeks

    WOW :talk017: those are fantastic losses well done!
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    Week 2 WI - SS+ - 4.5lbs = 16.5lbs so far

    Thats fantastic :) well done and makes the pain of the week more bareable doesnt it, here's to another great weigh in this week
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    week 4 - weigh in

    Well a great week this week, had a planned night off and still managed to shift 4 lbs this week Woo hoo......
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    Switching to CD next week!

    Welcome to CD, you'll be at your target well within that time I feel :)
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    Tetra's?

    Yes I lost 3 St on 98% tetras I have the odd soup on days I fancied something different this time I'm on the same they suit me and my losses are consistent but my cdc says the don't suit everyone
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    WOO HOO I AM BACK !!

    I wasnt on here when you were last here, but I just wanted to welcome you back :) congratulations on keeping the weight off and continuing to lose while off CD :party0011: you'll have the last few pounds off in no time
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    Miffed with CDc

    I'd report her and NOT feel one bit bad about it, why should one more person have to go through what you did, it's damaging to self esteem and damaging to the cambridge brand and I am sure that cambridge would want to know if this kind of behaviour was going on
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    do you sleep for more than normal on CD?

    I try not to have any drinks after 8.30 that way I dont need to be getting up
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    Back again - also tetra question

    I take 3 tetras a day no problems for me, best of luck shifting the weight for your holidays
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    Could I technically have...?

    I havent looked at the book, but both my CDC's told me the amount of water in total I have to have for the day including the extra because of the bars / tetras, neither of them said I must have x amount of it whilst consuming them I really dont think it matters.
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    do you sleep for more than normal on CD?

    No, about the same, last time I was actually less tired and more energetic and less groggy but I havent noticed that this time around.
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    need some advice!

    Its a drop in your blood pressure when you stand up and makes you feel light headed. I know its quite common on VLCD I've had it for years without any dieting, you just need to take your time and dont stand up too quickly as that is what causes the drop. I used to get it particularly in the...
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    Could I technically have...?

    You dont necessarily have to have it with the bar but you need to have an additional glass of water on top of the daily minimum when having a tetra or bar as you don't need to mix them with water like the other products
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    Peed off :@

    just try and stay high protein avoid the rice / potato's and desserts and most importantly dont do the all you can eat stick to reasonable portions
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    Fallen In A Big Way

    I use this method too, and have found it great in the past on other diets it really works, because if you deny yourself its still there in the background niggling at us, but by say ok if I still have to have it at teatime or some later time, I'll have it and in my experience most of the time I...
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    im so proud of myself!

    Congratulations, thats great news!! :party0011:
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    Here we go ! people saying I should stop

    I think when its family like husbands and mams etc that it's more about concern than the green eyed monster, I just dont think they can get their head around how not eating is healthy, it's an alien concept lets be honest. Sometimes I have problems with it myself, but I've done the research and...
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    Is this furry tongue?

    Yes that is furry tongue, if you're prone to it, you could have it for most of the diet time, drinking extra water helps reduce it, but I also find it useful to use a medicated mouthwash rather than the regular kind.
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    Constipation

    they are a fibre supplement and stool softener which helps to counteract the effects of this diet, I have been using psyllium husk capsules and they work a treat
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    Constipation

    I take a fibre supplement everyday and its working brilliently, I have suffered on this diet in the past and am not taking any chances
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    On SS and need advice re: week 4

    I'm just wondering what the consequences are? I did 10 weeks SS 100% 2.5 years ago and everything was fine, I only intend to do SS for 7 weeks this time so it wont be an issue for me, but just wondering what the impact would be.
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    I'm back with my tail between my legs!!!!

    What brilliant losses you had last year, once you get back on track you'll have that 2and a half stone off in no time Remember to drink plenty of water to stave off the hunger grumbles Best of luck
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    Comfort eater. can I survive the Cambridge plan?

    yes I comfort eat, boredom eat, etc etc but generally if I cant eat it wouldnt stress me out, I would be highly emotional about it, but if there is access to food and I'm stressed I definitely eat. Having done CD 2 years ago and now again, I can honestly say that the urge to comfort eat hasnt...
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    First Weigh in...

    Well done on the loss!!! :party0011: You will generally lose more in the first week as you are using up the water weight first, then it reduces but should still be substantial losses compared to other diets I lost 8 the first week and 4 the second week, this time around, last time I lost a...
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    What can we eat on Sole Source?

    I have 3 tetras a day, you can have 1 bar per day max otherwise its up to you what way you do combine the types of packs
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    Signs of Ketosis?

    feeling cold is another symptom I've have feet like iceblocks that I would normally only get in the real wintery weather
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    Can you Exercise whilst your on SS?

    I personally found that execise has a negative impact on my weight losses so I am waiting till I come off SS before beginning my execise regime
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    Meeting consultant for first time tomorrow.

    Best of luck getting started :)
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    Planned Break

    Thanks for the advice everyone, Rose, that is exactly what I wanted to hear, that someone had still had a loss with a planned break :) makes me feel like it can be done and more motivated to get right back on plan as soon as I get back :) I will definitely try to stay away from too many carbs...
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    Planned Break

    I started SS knowing that I would have 2 interuptions. One is a family meal in a week and a half which I just cannot avoid, I am going to avoid alcohol and have my shakes that day and just have the meal that night and straight back on to SS the next day, I am hoping to still lose that week...
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    any advice on moving up the plans?

    I think if I was you, I would stay on ss/ss+ for another half stone, although from posts I have read the losses are still good as you are moving up the plans
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    Inspiration Required

    well you know it works :) so thats good inspiration, I lost 3 st in 10 weeks 2 years ago, and am already down a stone this time around, after 2.5 weeks.
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    had enough.........

    It sounds like you are doing the right thing for you, best of luck with WW, I always find it good, when I get near to goal, I am considering changing over to WW
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    Cooeee!

    I know of a cdc who does that, but she does it to motivate particularly if you are having a bad week she compares photos and measurements from when you started and now. Personally I thought it was a good idea, I didnt go with her because she lives too far away, but then again it can be off...
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    Finally...!!

    great news, best of luck with the diet
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    agony ! help please

    its probably the painkillers causing the constipation rather the cd especially if cd didnt effect you this way the last time. Certain painkillers have that as a side effect and I have suffered with that myself..... Hope your OH tracks down the remedy and that you feel much better soon
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    had enough.........

    I'm sorry that you are so disheartened with the diet, I am wondering if the workouts are preventing the weight loss, honestly everytime I do anything very active, I have noticed I dont lose but when I just do my daily routine, the weight loss restarts. It seems mad I know but I just wonder if...
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    furry tongue

    As far as I know if their the strips and sugar free they are ok
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    iv done soemthing bad

    Kimmie, what is done is past, there is no point in dwelling on it. You just need to get back on the wagon and take things one step at time. You do need to address the eating in secret thing, maybe talk to someone about why you do that, and help you work your way through it. Make rules for...
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    Determinators weekly shrinkage

    Well done, thats a brillient loss, :party0011: you should have the rest of that 2 stone off in no time
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    Measurements

    Not long to go by the look of things :)
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    Anemia and CD

    Definitely follow your doctors advice, so its not allowed on SS+ you have to look after your health. It might be worth switching to something a little bit different until you get your health situation resolved and then coming back to CD
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    Where do you lose it first?

    my face is usually the first place I notice it and then the top, and eventually gets to my legs :)
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    My 1st weigh in :)

    Well done :party0011:, thats a fab loss in week one
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    1st weigh in last night

    Thats brillient, well done to you both :party0011:
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    agony ! help please

    Sorry to hear you are in pain. Definitely you need to take a laxative at this stage if you are in pain, but once you get it sorted you need to take something every day to prevent, I take psyllium husks capsules which I get in holland and barrett and they keep everything just the way it should...
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    How long does it take to loose weight on CD SS?

    I lost 3 stone in 10 weeks 2 years ago, when I came off I put up a half stone which I expected and kept it at that until a medical issue involving medication played havoc with my metabolism and ended up piling on 18 lbs in 3 weeks which I have found impossible to shift and even though I am off...
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    Almost a stone.....

    Well done, now that you're in the zone you'll see the weight melting off you :)
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    weight in tonight, advice!

    If you weigh yourself at home in the morning you'll get a better indication for yourself :) Plus it will only be the first week, after that all the apts will probably be in the evening so you'll be consistent. Best of luck with your first WI
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    weight in tonight, advice!

    I go as normal, if it is near to the time of my third pack, I usually wait till I get back to have though :) Definitely dont wait until after it to have all three packs and daily water, you'll end up really hungry and temptation might get too much
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    Worried about getting constiatef

    I am not sure of the contents of senekot, and I think they might be for when you have constipation rather than prevention, you also cannot use fybogel. I have used the psyllium husk capsules both times that I have been on this diet and it has not effected my weight losses, you can get them in...
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    september challenge ~ come on in ~

    3lbs down since the beginning of the month, good start :) sumayyah - 10lb, 0 lost 10lb to go Determinator- 16lb , 0 lost 16lb to go Sass - 14lb, 0 lost 14lb to go 16to10 - 12lb - 3lbs lost. White Tulip - 14 pounds - 5lb lost Fat-Boy-Slimmin - 20lbs lay off the fries - 16lb, 0 lost 16lb to go...
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    kes doing the Cambridge diet: Again....

    Well done on getting through day one :) you can have the water flavourings from week 3 I think, they are nice, I did make icelollies out of it the last time, and it was good to have for a treat :)
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    Measurements

    after 2 weeks I am down 12.2 lbs and I'm thrilled with that, I've been trying to shed weight since january and have been up and down the same half stone for 8 months, its just so great to have finally got under the 12 stone mark....
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    Be honest, have you cheated?

    No I havent cheated, and i wouldnt class adding some skimmed milk to tea / coffee cheating, that just means your doing ss+. I'm an all or nothing CD'er I've found it too difficult to mix and match and I know if I eat something at this point I'll go off the diet, although I keep wishing I was...
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    Worried about getting constiatef

    Drink plenty of water, and take psyllium husks from holland and barrett this will help prevent constipation, if you are already suffering with it, then you might have to take a ducolax or something similar, but as soon as you have got it back on track then start the psyllium husks capsules.
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    How much is the average cost of CD food

    the soups and shakes are the same prices, sometimes they can charge more for the tetra packs. But she could be referring to the fact there there are other programmes ie if you are over a certain height, you have the option to either have 4 packs a day or 3 packs and some skimmed milk or a very...
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    Tree Trunk Legs

    I always lose weight from the top firsts, and it eventually gets down to my legs, to be fair, I must be losing from my hips as my trousers are fitting better, but I can see the difference at the top and not at bottom You will eventually see it from the bottom :)
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    Vinegar

    hee hee, I love the taste of vinegar too :) I dont think a drop on your finger would do any harm, it obviously doesnt knock you out of ketosis or it wouldnt be on SS+
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    Butt kick required please!

    Definitely go back on it for the 3 weeks leading up to the holiday, if you do you'll be down the better part of a stone, and you'll feel better on your holiday, it also means that the damage done on holidays will not be on top of any damage you do on the lead up to the holiday and you'll have...
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    HELP!!!

    Ok, I think you need a little bit of tough love, so here goes, you need calm down, you are working yourself up and talking yourself into this, firstly drink some water to take away the hunger pangs, then you need to find something else to focus your attention, go out for a walk or do something...
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    Week 10 w/i, first week on 810!

    congratulations :party0011:
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    Weigh in.....6 stone 4lb in 22 weeks

    :party0011: thats fantastic inspiration to everyone to keep going, well done
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    week 4 - weigh in

    thanks guys for all the support for last weeks WI, this week I am delighted to be down 4lbs :) :party0011:
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    New to cambridge

    the first few days are the hardest, stick with it and you will get your rewards :)
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    kicking it up a notch: moving from 4 meals to 3?

    Because of your height you need the extra vitamins and minerals, cd works because your body is getting everything it needs and if you drop down to 3 packs you could be interfereing with this in the long term and I really dont think that one less pack will make that much of a difference to you in...
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    Exercise and CD? Your expertise please!!

    I found that the days I go for long walks the scales sts next day, so I have not bothered ....
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    Diet Buddy *sigh*

    I feel for you, I had a "buddy" on someother focus in my life that was similar, whenever I got a message from her, it was always moaning, but i was trying to support her, but if I needed a bit of support, I get oh thats terrible but its worse for me because of xyz..... she used to sap any will I...
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    You look great!

    I actually find comments quite motivating to keep going, but everyone has their own personal reactions to what people say. Try not to focus on what others say to you, and keep your eye on the end goal :) Best of luck with the diet
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    Water theory?

    I think the mantra "the more you drink, the more you shrink" is a terrible one and quite irresponsible. People have died from over consumption of fluids on vlcd, I remember the last time I did cd someone on a different vlcd diet, died from this, I cant remember how much water it was reported...
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    Soggy Sunday!

    really well done on resisting temptation :)
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    Unwanted Cambridge Packs

    How long ago is it, the expiry dates on packs are quite short and if they are out of date I doubt cd will take them back
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    furry tongue

    I dont know about problems with fillings but I definitely had the feeling that my teeth were coated last time and this mouth wash worked a treat with that :)
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    furry tongue

    Thanks for the info, I know we used to be able to get these in Ireland, I must have a look and see if I can get some again. Cookie77, I got an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal mouth wash, (oraldine I am sure corsdyl would be the same) and I brushed my tongue as well as my teeth, so I have a very...
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    furry tongue

    Aggrrh, this is the only thing getting me down on this diet, my tongue feels furry, its white and has a terrible taste. I used a tongue scraper, but this hasnt really helped the taste, has anyone else had this, and found a solution. I'm off out to get a medicated mouth wash, hopefully that...
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    week 9

    thats fab and great motivation well done
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    New Term at Cambridge Towers

    good post, hope you have some mid-term goals :)
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    Wedding pictures after 6 stone loss :)

    you look fabulous :) well done on the weight loss to date, after losing 5 stone, you'll have 2 stone off in now time
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    Supportive partners?

    I have been watching man v food myself :) obviously I like to torture myself ....
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    Cambridge diet cost

    I do just the tetra packs, last time around, I also used some of the soups, but couldnt take any of the sweet flavours. I'm in Ireland so its euro and not any use to you. However my cdc gave me all tetras because I couldnt tolerate the powders, and I noticed that some people here last time...
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    Question...

    oh, well I suppose that would be up to the new cdc, I'm sure that if they are well within date though they shouldnt have a problem with it
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    week 4 - weigh in

    Well after 1 week SS 100% I am delighted to say I am down 8lbs. :party0011:
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    fibre

    Just a quick update, I got my psyllium husks today in H&B thanks for the advice, its a weight off my mind now :)
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    Question...

    first time i started I got the soups and shakes but couldnt tolerate them, and my cdc swapped them for tetras no problem, she charged the same for everything so there was not problem. some cdc's charge extra for the tetras so there might be an extra charge, but otherwise your cdc should...
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    hello pps

    Congratulations on the maintenance, you are doing fab
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    fibre

    oh 6 days does not sound right to me either, I went at least every second day even when not taking the fibre, it was just not a good experience.
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    Eating CD bars and weight loss - your experiences?

    totally agree that the scales can have a few sticky days in a row, that happened me the last time around and I never ate the bars and stuck to cd 100% so if you are going to weigh yourself every day remember that some days it might even go up never mind stay the same, as your body is adjusting...
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    fibre

    Thank you both, fibresure were 100% psyllium husk in a capsule, I was told I cant have fybogel because of the orange in it also they are ispaghula husk and I dont know if thats allowed. I will have a look in holland and barrett tomorrow, to see if I can get them there Thanks again
  137. H

    fibre

    How are you guys getting on with the diet, last time I was on it, I almost had to come off it due to toilet issues, until I discovered fibresure. That allowed me to stay on the diet until I felt ready to come off it. However, I went to stock up on this today only to find that this product has...
  138. H

    what meals on SS+ ?

    I'm pretty sure you're allowed dried herbs, I dont have my book to hand, but I'm not sure about fresh :)
  139. H

    9lbs lost in 10 days!

    Well done ;) you're doing great
  140. H

    Uh Oh, have i messed up? :(

    Yeah I'm doing more trotting to the loo but it's worth it I've only had minor hunger pangs I don't drink after about 9pm so that I don't have to get up during the night that would just annoy me :)
  141. H

    Uh Oh, have i messed up? :(

    Well you don't have to have the meat if you don't want to. But you might find it helps as protien is a natural appetite suppressant Don't have 200cals worth of veggies due to the carb content Which could effect ketosis and make you feel more hungry Try also increasing your water consumption...
  142. H

    what meals on SS+ ?

    Even though I am on Ss I have been thinking about what I would eat if I decide to move to Ss+ anyway since it's all very bland I can't say any of the ideas I've had are particularly appetising but here goes Chicken and herbs cooked in tin foil in it's own juices with either steamed broccoli and...
  143. H

    Uh Oh, have i messed up? :(

    Hey this diet is hard and cauliflower is on the Ss+ program maybe you should look into that and if you feel ready to get back to Ss some time in the future that you can Best of luck
  144. H

    if you blend the shakes do they eventually go thicker??

    You can get the mousse mix to add to them which I've heard helps to thicken them
  145. H

    needing some help!

    Something like 70% of our hunger pangs is because our body wants water. I've found that most of my hunger grumbles on this diet have been satisfied by drinking water. Most of my other cravings have been to do with missing my milky coffee :) Keep up the good work you're doing great
  146. H

    question about cc?

    Sorry for your loss (((hugs))) No you don't stop ovulating when on the diet but if you become prey while on it you must come off it straight away Best of luck
  147. H

    restarter? any recent restarters?

    I restarted CD on monday and eager for support. This is my second time to do CD I lost 3 st 2 and a half years ago, I managed to maintain well for over a year, but due to health / medication related issues, I put 2 of the stones back on and struggled to shift them with anything else over the...
  148. H

    september challenge ~ come on in ~

    Found these monthly challenges great last time around :) Since I'll have my first week out of the way when we hit September, I'll opt for the 14lbs, I have a family night out during the latter half of the month that I cannot avoid, so this will make sure I get back to SS the next day sumayyah -...
  149. H

    incredibly pi**ed off !!

    I go by the losses on my scales because like others have said, I do it first thing in the morning before any food / drink and just before I jump in the shower so its completely accurate. With CDC I go in the evening time and I dont really care what is says on her scales, I just go to her for...
  150. H

    2nd time around

    Yeah I was like that when I tried to start it with a meal last time, just couldnt manage it
  151. H

    2nd time around

    Well done on getting back to it, I put my weight back on due to health issues as well so its just good to be able to sort it out and hopefully keep it off this time I am definitely going to work up the steps this time around though, even though it didnt impact too much on me last time, I just...
  152. H

    2nd time around

    Best of luck with the WI mine is on Monday :) You sound very committed you will be grand for the next 2 weeks and we're here to help you through :) Last time I did it I did one week on 810 and then went on holidays, I tried to get back to it but I didnt want to do SS at that stage as I had...
  153. H

    4 shakes instead of 3. Will this affect ketosis ?

    I agree with madferret, acheive ketosis is more about the feelings of welbeing it offers, and therefore assists with staying on the program. Basically 4 packs is better than 3 packs and some nibbles no matter what height you are. If you feel that taking 4 will stop you from sneaking a nibble...
  154. H

    2nd time around

    Madferret, Well done on getting started :) are you on SS? Best of luck
  155. H

    2nd time around

    Well I've just been using the ticker info at the moment, and I know that BMI for me is just over 2 stone away but I do know the formula for calculating it, basically, your weight in pounds divided by your height in inches squared (ie 60x60 = 3600 going on your profile info) multiplied by 703...
  156. H

    restarter? any recent restarters?

    I am on day 3 of restart, lost 3st put back on 2st, have tried to shift it other ways, but really struggled so its back to SS for the next couple of months.... Best of luck to everyone restarting
  157. H

    4 shakes instead of 3. Will this affect ketosis ?

    No, the diet is designed to keep you in ketosis, you are given the best programme for you, if an extra pack would take you out of it, you wouldnt be put on it. Best of luck
  158. H

    2nd time around

    Thanks for the support Guys :) Keely, it is good to have someone at the same stage, :) I probably intend to do SS a little longer than you, if things go the same as last time I estimate it will take me 8 weeks to get to BMI 25, and then work up the programmes to lose the last stone :)...
  159. H

    what do I do ?

    dont start till after your holidays, it doesnt make sense to start if you cant commit fully to the programme, its not the right time for you to start this side of your holliers
  160. H

    2nd time around

    Hi, I finished up here over 2 years ago after losing 3 st in 10 weeks on SS, and I kept it off for a long while, but between one thing and another, I've up 2 st and have been struggling to make a dent in it the last few months so I've decided to come back and give SS another shot. Last time...
  161. H

    anyone plateau'd because of Diet Coke? or similar?

    Your body will only go into starvation mode if you are not getting enough of the right nutrients eg the right combination of vitamins, minerals, carbs & protein. 3 packs giving the 400+ cals provide enough of these or "fuel" to ensure you dont go into starvation mode whether or not you have...
  162. H

    I've been doing SS for 6 months today....

    Well done Chris, you've been an inspiration for commitment to this diet especially with everything you have been through what a fantastic achievement Congratulations!!
  163. H

    back on the wagon!

    Welcome back Lisa, you're going to do fabulous with your new motivation :)
  164. H

    1st Weigh In

    Well done on the pound, 810 might suit you better easing into the diet SS/SS+ is always there to go back to if you feel you want to
  165. H

    Yay!!! week 2 weigh-in...

    :wow: weighing in 2 days early and shifting 4lbs thats fantastic, well done you!
  166. H

    day 3 and struggling

    yes at work its easier to avoid temptation for some reason, but home is more difficult, especially if you are the one preparing food. The only thing is to try and keep busy and focus on something else once you get into ketosis it is easier to manage. Keep telling yourself that if you are...
  167. H

    Weigh in news

    Ooooo I hope not, that would be a pain! but I always find the water retention happens before TOTM appears and eases as it starts so it shouldnt be a scales issue for you next week ;)
  168. H

    Did I spoil the CD diet?

    sounds fine to me :) you wont have effected ketosis well done on sticking to your protein and not giving into the goodies :)
  169. H

    Weigh in news

    :wow: well done :) Thats news, told you TOTM wouldnt hold you back
  170. H

    ARGHHH!!! Help please!

    Any chance you are due on? I find that no matter how good I do on this diet, the cravings kick in approaching TOTM. Avoid giving into it, its so hard to get back in the zone once you have given in. Have an extra shake today and drink extra water :)
  171. H

    Dat 7 - TOTM

    Minime, you shouldnt get all your losses back due to TOTM, I find that the losses might be slower but they are still tumbling off with TOTM, best of luck with your WI :)
  172. H

    CD - Add a meal

    Some people only ever do SS+ there is not reason to come off it, the losses are similar to SS so you dont need to worry, enjoy doing SS+ all the way to goal if thats what you want :)
  173. H

    Glycogen and moving up the steps?

    Thanks KD, does that go for the 810 too, I just feel I have stalled since moving to 810 :)
  174. H

    Aspartame

    There are no E numbers listed on my tetra packs, I cant say for the other products. The sweetener it the tetra products is Acesulfame K and no "source of phenylalanine" in them. I am not a fan of aspartame although I dont have PKU my personally held view is that it is not a safe additive for...
  175. H

    Help me!!!

    I agree with KD, its most likely Glycogen, there is an expected glycogen bounce back when you come off the diet of around 4-5lbs which when moving up the plans slowly is not nearly as noticable, as when you have to fast forward the steps. I found this out when I was rushing up the steps before...
  176. H

    Water - is there a limit to how much?

    :wow: still1 thats a lot of water, I thought I was drinking loads with 4-5 litres a day you must in the loo all the the time :)
  177. H

    Glycogen and moving up the steps?

    Hi there Just a quick question for the experts :) I am on 810, and moving up to 1000 on Saturday, would I already be starting to replenish my glycogen stores? Or what way does it work? Thanks
  178. H

    Sole Source Plus Option 2

    Its up to you, I think it would be worth talking to a CDC about it. Extra vitamin supplements wont make up the essential extra protein and carbs required to stop your body going into starvation mode (which tells your body not to give up its fat reserves). Thats about the extent of my knowledge...
  179. H

    Starting Cambridge on Thursday

    Best of luck :) you've done LL so you pretty much know what you're about, you'll be melting those pounds away by mid morning thursday :)
  180. H

    Sole Source Plus Option 2

    Shell are you only having 2 packs a day? or did I pick it up wrong, not having all 3 of your daily packs on SS/SS+ can slow down weight loss due to lack of nutrients Orange Plum, I have been using the kraft fat free dressings I found 3 of them, the italian and french dressings are nice, I also...
  181. H

    Help everyone ....need advice

    do you have any soups, they just need a cup and spoon :) If you cant have your packs do as you suggest and stick with the high protein foods and salads
  182. H

    Would it really hurt?

    yes have it, much better than giving into something
  183. H

    Sole Source Plus Option 2

    you cant have eggs on SS+ only white fish or chicken, if you want to have something move to SS+ for a day and back to SS the next day it wont do any harm and shouldnt knock you out of ketosis. But the losses are very similar on SS+ so it might be worth sticking with SS+ if you are unhappy on SS
  184. H

    Aching all over

    does sound like you are getting a cold, do you have any epsom salts, this is good for aches and pains if you put them in a nice warm bath
  185. H

    Just checking in....

    :wow: Well done on the weight loss that is brilliant congratulations :)
  186. H

    Dead Happy- Size 10 Dress?!? Really?

    :wow: gorgeous dress :) and congratulations on fitting into the size 10 you'll knock them dead
  187. H

    Week two woohoo

    :party0011: well done :) thats great news, congratulations
  188. H

    Invitations - how to pass up without blowing your cover...

    How about:- I'm doing a bit of a detox after a heavy weekend I'm having a big dinner tonight and I'm saving myself for that so just on fluids since breakfast Dodgy tummy, cant face eating I have my period the cramps are turning me right off me food
  189. H

    3rd weigh in

    At least its going the right direct hun, but I know how you feel, when we commit to such a strict regime its hard when you feel cheated on the rewards. It will turn around though and when you are doing this diet 100% you cant not lose ignore the pesky scales
  190. H

    Week 6 wi and my first GENUINE comment :)

    I was thinking the same as bridie, that perhaps your friend has more to lose than you? But this diet has been great for you so far, try not to focus on what she is doing. If she is flitting in and out of ketosis, it just makes it harder for her to in the long run anyway because she doesnt have...
  191. H

    7lbs lost today!!! 6 stone 2lbs lost wooohooo

    :wow: thats fantastic lilly well done you!!
  192. H

    cambridge diet shakes ...

    you dont need a hand blender for the soups, you can just make them like a cupasoup :) Also if you got any tetras they are pre made so no blending. I think your CDC was wrong you cant do 2 shakes and 1 meal, you need to have 3 packs if you are only having 1 meal. You can do 2 packs on the 1000...
  193. H

    O/T why?

    Firstly well done on the fabulous weight loss. Good for you not falling for either of them, they just showed how shallow they were, and then couldnt take your rejection so put the ultimatum to you. You will make new friends, I know it seems hard now, but they were not your friends you are...
  194. H

    CD booklet

    Doesnt sound to me like your CD counsellor is an official one, everyone should know all the plans as you can do any of them but most importantly when you are getting near to your goal you move up the plans for stablisation and in time maintenance.
  195. H

    please i am very sorry...

    I'm sorry I misunderstood your last post, it has been quite an ordeal you have been through yourself, I hope that you are doing much better with your health and can keep manage to keep the weight off Best of luck to you
  196. H

    Hmmmmm?? Should I give it another go?

    Hi Peachy, I would definitely give it another go, you only have pounds to lose :) Best of luck
  197. H

    CD AAM

    Yes you can go from SS to SS+ there is no problem with that at all ;)
  198. H

    Woo Hoo Week 2 WI!!!

    :wow: :wow: :wow: Thats fantastic, almost half way there after 2 weeks, you'll be at your goal in no time at all :)
  199. H

    Today is my first day on the CD Diet - yes!!

    no you can have the mint strips so long as they are sugar free, you cant have chewing gum though even if it is sugar free
  200. H

    Is anyone restarting CD today?

    I started a week and a half ago, best of luck with your restart ;)
  201. H

    The last 12 pounds

    I hear ya, I've just over a stone to shift and yes the last stone is the longest to shift but it will happen ;) you're doing fab well done on your losses so far
  202. H

    I nearly ate a roast potatoe last night!!!

    Oh well done, roasties are a big weakness of mine, you must have very strong willpower at the moment :)
  203. H

    CD AAM

    yes you can have black coffee :) I did SS+ for one week and I had my meal at lunch time, I had one CD pack before lunch and 2 afterwards. I lost 7.6lbs. I think its up to you when you have your packs / meal with SS+ as CD is very flexible that way. The good news about the strips is that you...
  204. H

    I'm coming back to CD790/810

    I am not currently TTC as I am on a break from fertility treatments for a while to shift the weight for the next round, but I just wanted to wish you the best of luck, hope it happens for you soon ;)
  205. H

    Advice Please

    Why dont you give SS a go for a week or 2 to shake things up a bit and then move back up to the 810 Best of luck
  206. H

    cambridge diet shakes ...

    You wont get the nutrients you need from eating 415 calories per day. Honestly try the tetras, I didnt want to try them because I am not a fan of chocolate drinks, still havent had the banana one but I assume it would be the same. The tetras didnt make me sick neither did the bars I just didnt...
  207. H

    day 5 on ss dont feel too great

    Firstly congratulations on getting to day 5 thats a big success :) This didnt happen to me, but I have read of it happening to others. Are you taking 4 packs a day and drinking enough water. My book says that the dizziness can be caused by dehydration. Even if you are drinking the...
  208. H

    cambridge diet shakes ...

    Yes this happened to me, I was so eager to start and then all that happened was I felt sick whenever I had a shake. I managed to get to day 3 and my CDC changed my shakes for tetras and I've lived on them and the odd soup ever since. I didnt like the bars either but alot of people like them...
  209. H

    Can you all please wear RED on Friday!!!

    I hope that the swelling is easing the poor mite, I will keep him in my thoughts.
  210. H

    Don't do it... (Food pictures)

    LOL at least you learned something so the day wasnt wasted :)
  211. H

    A special thread just for Becky................

    Thats great Becky, delighted that you are doing great :) best of luck with the WI next weekend, hope the bank holiday is not putting too much temptation in your way I am doing well, but compared to SS, 810 is bliss :) I lost just over 7.5lbs on SS+ last week and I'm moving up the plans, getting...
  212. H

    Hello there!

    Welcome :)
  213. H

    Inch loss after 6 weeks

    Mine are in my signature :)
  214. H

    Don't do it... (Food pictures)

    I've been about as adventurous as putting a tetra in the freezer to make ice cream, that I can say is worth risking :) yummy I've made ice pops with the water flavouring you have to be heavy handed with the powder, I made six ice pops and used a level teaspoon of water flavouring per ice pop...
  215. H

    Motivation needed & advice pls

    Thanks Janie :)
  216. H

    Week 1 restart WI

    Thanks everyone :) I am thrilled with myself, and even better I am on 810 since yesterday and not a fan of skimmed milk so I wasnt bothering with it till I had the bright idea of making coffee on the skimmed milk instead of water. Nicer than I was expecting, and a great way to use up the milk...
  217. H

    Motivation needed & advice pls

    No you dont do 12 weeks regardless, you dont do SS under 25BMI. Yes moving up the plans does involve eating food :) I am currently on the 810 plan, I had a lovely slow roasted cod today with salad and made a caffe latte out of my milk allowence, it was devine :) Did you get the yellow book...
  218. H

    2nd Weigh In

    :wow: Congratulations!!! Thats fantastic, well done you
  219. H

    Motivation needed & advice pls

    I completely understand what you mean, I was getting frustrated a bit with the losses as I was getting close to 25 BMI, I am on 810 now and really enjoying that plan, I still have about the same as you to lose, but I just felt I need to get back into food and start working up the plans. I have...
  220. H

    Funny what you can do now you couldn't do before!

    I can walk without getting out of breath, and feeling like I am going to collapse do to the pains in my knees I can wear my wedding ring again I can wrap my towel around me more, I dont need to use a bath sheet I feel confident wearing my clothes rather than feeling I should wear something to...
  221. H

    Week 13

    If you have done 12 weeks continuous SS you do 810 plan or higher for a minimum of 1 week, this is different to the old AAMW which was similar to the SS+ meal but you had to do it after 5 weeks on SS then. HTH
  222. H

    Quick Question!!

    I dont think I would take senakot to prevent constipation, its a bit harsh, I am taking fiber sure daily and thats really good and would highly recommend taking that to prevent constipation
  223. H

    Motivation needed & advice pls

    It could well be the yoga, but you dont say what your bmi is, I found as I approached BMI 25 the losses slowed down too, would it be anything to do with that. How much have the slowed?
  224. H

    Starting Sole Source Tomorrow!

    Best of luck tomorrow, this diet is so worth the efforts, you'll be melting away the pounds in no time :)
  225. H

    constipation!

    I've been taking fiber sure with great success, I was in a terrible state the last time around i nearly jacked it in because of it, but started using it from the start this time and its much better this time around
  226. H

    How do you smell today ladies and gents? LOL

    I found I hardly sweat during the normal day with this diet, possible because of feeling colder than I would normally feel. BUT I have been feeling warmer this time around and defo sweating at night, the heat is killing
  227. H

    Week 1 restart WI

    Hi Everyone I managed to shift 7.6 lbs on my first week of SS+ on restart, I am thrilled with myself :) Just had to share. This week I am on 810 on my route back up the plans :)
  228. H

    How much exercise are you doing?

    Ah yes summer, I forget we have changing seasons over here, they all tend to blend into each other so well ;)
  229. H

    Pregnancy chances.....???

    I didnt hear anything about conceiving while on birth control, but yes there are claims that CD does increase the chances of conceiving. My CDC said its partially due to the drop in weight combined with the combination of vitamins and minerals in the packs.
  230. H

    What do you do?

    I didnt worry about dieting while I was away but I didnt do the usual 3 huge meals a day, I just try to make healthy choices in the meals I had and didnt stuff myself. I did drink while away, but nothing mad, just wine with evening meal and the odd cocktail. I put up a half a stone over 3...
  231. H

    CD booklet

    Did she say she was due any in, I joined my CDC when the change over from the old book to the new book was coming in and she didnt have any but they were on order. I got one as soon as they came in. She did say to me a number of times that they are like gold-dust to get.
  232. H

    Speeding up losses?

    4lbs a week is excellent, I averaged 3.5 lbs a week on SS after week 2, and I was drinking 5 litres of water a day. The weeks I did exercise losses slowed. I dont think you can force it, the great thing is though it will keep coming off with CD. Best of luck hope you can manage to increase...
  233. H

    Can you all please wear RED on Friday!!!

    Only seeing this now, hope the operation went well
  234. H

    Think its time to say goodbye

    Best of luck with the new plan daisy :)
  235. H

    Today is my first day on the CD Diet - yes!!

    Welcome to CD its a fabulous diet, once you get through the first few tough days you'll be feeling great on it and reaping the rewards of great losses :)
  236. H

    So Mad

    You definitely wont have carb withdrawal again because even if the bar knocked you out of ketosis you wont have gone back to your normal amount of carbs Did you test with your first pee of the day? Thats the best time to detect ketones and the most acurate time to test you could get false...
  237. H

    Day 2

    Well done on getting to ketosis on day 2 :) I would be like you, dont like any of the shakes at all, dont mind the soups and live mainly on chocolate tetras. I was looking forward to the bars, but to be honest I didnt like them at all Best of luck with the rest of the week, and a great wk1 WI :)
  238. H

    Nobody has noticed - STILL!

    I think Abz could be right it took 2 stone for people to notice with me, and that was when I started to wear size 14s comfortably. I had been an 18 in denial at the start of CD, ie sqeezing into 16s when I really shouldnt have, so it took 2 stone to get to a size 14 but when I did finally start...
  239. H

    A special thread just for Becky................

    Hey Becky, how's things going for you :)
  240. H

    How much exercise are you doing?

    I did some walking last time around, worked up to doing between an hour and an hour and a half, but the poxy rain is keeping me from it this week grrrrr
  241. H

    Can you remember your first weight loss compliment

    I got comments when I was down about 2 stone
  242. H

    THE CD 100% CLUB

    Hi everyone, can I join in, one week on SS+ 100% and I've lost 7.6lbs yay :) Thrilled with myself. Last time around I lost 9.6lbs the first week but I was almost 3 stone heavier then so I was only hoping I could shift about 6 this time and I managed a bit more so I am very happy :)
  243. H

    Week 13 weigh in

    Camille :wow:, that is some achievement congratulations you are an inspiration :) well done
  244. H

    New 100% start

    Best of luck :)
  245. H

    Today I have had the confidence to.......

    Well done Camille :) thats fantastic
  246. H

    Sole Source Plus Option 2

    I love mars bars and hated the malt toffee, I think you have a great talent to be able to close your eyes and feel you are getting something close to it :)
  247. H

    Holy Shamoly!!!!! 1st WI

    :wow: woo hoo what a result well done you
  248. H

    Stooopid little man

    sounds like little man syndrome LOL ignore the loser like you said some people should just not be allowed to talk to others.
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