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  1. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + 40 pounds of life

    Day 12 and doing ok though haven't been drinking enough water. Won't lie with the long bank holiday weekend and everyone going out eating and drinking makes me feel it's harder sticking to plan.
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    Step 1 Sole Source By July I must be at Target!

    Hope your energy levels increase today especially since there a long weekend to look forward to! I'm on day 10 today so I not my second week. Started ata 11.4.6 and week 1 weigh on Wednesday with a 4lb loss. Aiming for half stone mini goals and aiming for 8st 7lb and ideally 8st goal. Having...
  3. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + 40 pounds of life

    Today is day 10 and still doing ok. Struggled with water as was in meetings most of the day but other than that a good day. Looking forward to feeling the little NSV's over next week or so.
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    Step 1 Sole Source By July I must be at Target!

    Well your positivity is infectious! Well certainly for me having read your post! I agree that half the battle is a positive mental attitude. Hope you sail through the day with ease!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + 40 pounds of life

    Thanks Mni. Weigh in with CWP consultant also showed a 4lb loss though her scale differs by 2 for starting weight as I get weighed in the evening with her and there is usually a fluctuation of weight by the evening. Happy with that too. So day 9 and hoping I'll sail through the day - still...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + 40 pounds of life

    I've been carrying an excess of around 40 pounds for almost 18 months and as of this morning I've lost 4 pounds of it having completed a week on CWP step 1 sole source + (four packs a days). Happy with that and not going to compare my previous losses and attempts on vlcd in the past as I am...
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    Step 1 Sole Source By July I must be at Target!

    Enjoyed reading your thread and well done for sticking with it! It's not the easier plan to stick to (afraid I'm a veteran at vlcd and I'm back to try again!) but no diet plan or even maintenance plans are.....at least in my experience! Look forward to following your progress to succes for you...
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    Minerva's corner...

    Wow 52 days that's great. 2 and half stone is very do able by the end of the year and you may even there sooner. As you said it's not a race. You are focused and i think that makes all the difference. I think the mental challenge of trying to lose weight is the most difficult but for long term...
  9. K

    Because I need to be accountable somewhere!!!

    Just sped read your diary And enjoyed reading. You're doing great and I feel inspired and may need to restart a new diary here.
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    Minerva's corner...

    Hello Minerva thought I'd drop by over here and see how you are doing. Good it seems. Your pics are amazing and you will do it again. Have to say 8st you must have been tiny (don't know how tall you are?). I'm going to have to work my way around here to figure how it works I was next release...
  11. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Definitely struggling.... Wine and slice of pizza are not on any vlcd plan are they?! Why did I participate in the Eurovision watching?' And here I go again. This is not how to do a vlcd. Off to get re inspired!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Well hanging in there by the skin of my teeth. Had a salad yesterday as was out for a work event and it was a big portion. It triggered that hunger feeling even though I couldn't have been hungry. Feeling nervous and that I'm going to have a wobble! Argh! Why am I find it so hard to do this vlcd...
  13. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Fantastic to hear you are doing well Lara! It's the keeping distracted from the eating, calorie counting and emotions that's seemed to be the key (reading your second paragraph). Perhaps that's the intuitive eating? Anyway it's working for you and you seem in a good place - pole dancing eh...
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    I think we all experience aspects to our lives that are happy and unlucky. We each have our own journey and along the way it can be painful at times. Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom before we can move forward and the fact you are posting here after some time suggests you are ready to move...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Only I would abstain from weighing and then weigh the next day I know - stupid!! Think I'm still in the 10's because scale could be false reading and I've been on and off plan over the weeks and never fully on for more than 3 weeks? well I'm digging deep and determined to get through June and...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Hey Lara, good to hear your doing well. I agree with what you say, we do enforce plans and times etc but I think intuitive eating can still mean eating more calories than we need or bigger portions than some of us need. Certainly for me and doing that simply helps me maintain. Now had I done...
  17. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    We really were on our feet for a solid 6 hours! Had a 20-30 lunch break! Mind you we weren't sprinting around the place just ambling into and out of the shops! I did do more walking yesterday in the afternoon and was busy at home so not really q complete lazy day. This morning I simply had to...
  18. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I'm exhausted! Friday night went I had my usual sparkling water and managed fine in company. Yesterday was a full day in Bicester village outlet and did end up off plan ...... Buy hey! Ok with that will get the water down today and move on. It was over 6 hours of on our feet, 20 mins for bite...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Lara glad you're still reading and dropping by.
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    I did read about Slendabrenda as joined minimins in 2008. Indeed it what a a shock to read about her passing after reading her posts on here. It must have been a very difficult time for you as she was a personal friend and you must miss her terribly. I hope you are I good health after your own...
  21. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Carrie that's great news! Love the way you've really changed your lifestyle to include the exercise. If only I could take a leaf out of your book! As ever you so inspiring! X
  22. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Morning ladies - I have no idea how I've managed it especially since they are in the exact same spot in the bathroom! And you know me that have to be on the precise spot and I weigh more or less at the exact time int the morning. I think it's because I am not getting up at my usual time .... I...
  23. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Well this is a huge achievement for me.... Not weighing! Achievement in that I haven't weighed since getting back on plan - the other times I don't weigh is when I go into denial and not weighing when gaining is different for me. Don't think I've lost a lot and I'm guessing I'm around 10st 4...
  24. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Morning ladies and welcome Diejtninja and yes I do remember you from the boards :) well done starting! That had been the most difficult for me. Bananas I think your right it's something maybe be more than vitamins one needs. I didn't do well in Holland and Barrett as I felt overwhelmed and...
  25. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Going to have a trip to Holland and Barrett at some point decided I need a bit more than a multivitamin. Still don't think im drinking enough water but I'm doing ok. I still haven't weighed which is a great feat for me although I don't think I've broken the 10st barrier. Losses definitely...
  26. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I'm still here! And still doing okay! Had to curb going off plan with the extra protein meal (chicken and salad) but still ok. Just been busy workwise, stressing and working. DS1 revising and managing him phone from London has been tricky as I'm stressing more than him! Can't believe hel will...
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi BL I'm so sorry to hear about your health scare. Strange but chatting with my 11 year old son not long ago and we were discussing life and my husband was saying live is an adventure and my son said "no I think life is a war - you always have to fight against something .." I have to say at...
  28. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Having a chilled weekend and doing well with water. Not much to report as simply de-stressing and it's great being at home. Nat at hope it didn't take hours at A&E? Not the best start to a bank holiday weekend. That's stress and the kind one has no control over when it's to do with health. I...
  29. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Middle aged, anxiety, high levels of stress, that's me to a tee! Though underneath the excess 30 odd pounds there is the young middle aged me! Good day yesterday and funny days are either really easy or really hard! Rarely in between! Luckily this will be a long weekend at home and no big...
  30. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Wow! 1 May! I realise i have spent almost half of this year fat and trying to lose weight and remained more or less the same weight as at the start of the year!!! Here's my plan; yes another one! I don't even want to think about how long ago successful 2008 was!! BUT I am about to repeat it (if...
  31. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Awh! Ladies so lovely to read your posts! Seriously I can feel the success we had in 2008 repeated this year! Train from kX to the North was packed and luckily I had a seat and a quiet ish coach. Lovely to be home! Working from home tomorrow ich makes drinking water easier and the trips to...
  32. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hi Kat looking forward to hearing about your trip when your back. You're looking amazing in your oics! Gorgeous slim long legs!
  33. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Sun is shining and despite another night or not so good sleep I'm feeling more like "myself". Yes the stresses of life ate still there but I don't feel as overwhelmed as I did just a couple of days ago. clearly I must be suffering mood swings? Had my roots done after work and met friend for a...
  34. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hee!hee! Chuckling about moaning! I'd forgotten about awful tea and coffee! Well that's me sorted I'm not going to bother first class coming back to London - it's usually DH thst insists! Feeling happier this morning and not down on myself. I didn't sleep fantastically well but just feel a...
  35. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    You're right (kd was right:) ). Well I'm safely tucked into bed after painful attempt to book train tickets. Since Virgin took over East coast I'm sure booking tickets take longer and is more expensive? Certainly not any nicer in first or standard class equally awful. I hate the way on first...
  36. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks Lily! Yes today is a much better day. Just had first pack 10 mins ago. Was so busy at work had no time to feel hungry drank two large Americano's and water. Lets to see if I can get through this evening and "reset" my mind. I'm not going to weigh and that will be a first for me - will...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I wanted to add that I felt awfully unwel last night - enough that I can't face any food today or that's how it feels right now.
  38. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Serial another insightful and helpful post. Ironically I did Have an episode last night and ate a huge amount which left me feeling very unwell and bloated. Even this morning I don't feel too good. I just know I need to take the food out of the equation (and wine) for a while before I can even...
  39. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Ladies thanks for all your comments and support. I didn't get to CWP consultant as ended up at work until 8 home by 8.30 via Waitrose picked up a ready meal and ate it all and finished off with s small pot of Hagen daas and fizzy drink which was not calorie free. Essentially it was a binge and...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Weigh in and no loss. That's what happens when one goes off plan even for a day. That said feel a tiny bit lighter. I think I've screwed up my metabolism by the yoyoing on vlcd and low carbing and off plan etc. that at said im still going to try and stick with in order to maintiain some...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Lara, Serial whilst I've not experienced anorexia nor bulimia I do have some kind of eating disorder with food because I eat for comfort, and I crave the soporific comfort that carbs give me especially when I have a binge. I still relate to so,e of the things you've posted about. I greatly...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Lol! Seems like 2008 was a good year for us all despite the financial crisis! Mind you I was in the midst of that working for a bank and managed to vlcd!!! Amazing or what?! Ended up another off plan day today. Just not staying in the groove .... I so want to though. Fresh start tomorrow lets...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hello!! Feel as if I've stepped back in time?! Circa 2008 first attempt and successful! Would love to repeat my 2012/13 attempt that followed with almost a year of maintenance which kept me around or just over 9st. sigh! Well i had the most awful train journey from Kx to the north yesterday. I...
  44. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Welcome MCZ! And of course I don't mind you borrowing my diary lily it's here to be shared! Mmh? The dilemma of CWP or another vlcd? Like you Lily I like the tetras and I simply add water when I decant in a glass at work or drink straight when on a train. I've got the super drug porridge and...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Katie! Hope you are well and thanks for dropping by! Great seeing old friends dropping by! Well i had an off plan evening not a binge but I did eat a big portion. I'm not going to analyse why but again move on from it although it seems to be a pattern? Once a week off plan? No wonder I lost...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Lily!! Lovely of you to drop by! Yes I now know all to well that in order to have less pain I need to drop a couple of stone if not a tad more and I've now for the first time in my life been told this by my GP. Depressing appointment with doctor really has whilst I was told the blood tests...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Clin that made me laugh - exploding with all the fizzy water! Definitely how I feel! busy weekend as youngest DS came for weekend with my DH, arrived yesterday and back today:( So feeling a little sad but I'll be up North this weekend and the next :) seeing GP about foot/ankle leg pain and...
  48. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Still here and doing fine. Just had back to back long meetings for past three days as working on a couple big projects. And two nights out nights and proud to say alcohol free! Really gave me a sense and achievement. Though I now feel bloated because of all the fizzy water!
  49. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Agree Lara, Serial's post most interesting about the old ways not working (for us). I also like the idea of being my own best friend. Don't know why I've never thought that before perhaps because I find it diffult to actually be kind to myself? I'm sure I'm not alone in that. Self depreciation...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Awh! Thanks Bananas. I'm very lazy £ just buy bottle with sports tops and have them on my desk. I just find it difficult on days when I'm in and out of meetings particularly when they're back to back. Im afraid I ended up on a non plan day (not calling it a cheat day, blip or disaster) and...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks so much Carrie. I do feel that much closer to the 9's and determined I'll make it there agian on this attempt. I really don't w ant to waste anymore time but that fear is really taking a grip and I have to dig deep.
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    It is making what we can achieve physically and mentally in two weeks. You certainly sound in a much better place and I agree for you it isn't the weight loss it's feeling good about yourself, the fitness and how you feel and how your clothes fit. Scales and weight become obsessive but fitness...
  53. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    You're right needs must or otherwise I can spend the next 2 months not on vlcd and the even more miserable! Going to try and up the water today and stick to just shakes and soup and avoid the porridge. Not sure if it impacts but just feel I need to feel less bloated to avoid any wobble. I'd...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Gosh! I'm feeling the same! Not sure why as usually when I eat smaller amounts and especially on early stages of vlcd the bloating tends to subside? I get and empty feeling which I'm not experiencing right now. So not sure why we have it? Are re you drinking enough water given that you are...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Monday weigh in and I'm 143 (10st 3). It's not as much as I've lost in the past but it's going in the right direction. I just need to focus on the present and not compare the losses from previous attempts on vlcd. I still can't get out of my head that fear factor of I'll never lose weight or go...
  56. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Great to see you still doing brilliantly Carrie. Hope you enjoyed your last couple of weeks break from here. Lovely having you back.
  57. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Another day coming to end although haven't still drank as much water as I needed to. Still feel a bloated kind of feeling and not lighter which is making me panic and think I'm not going to get smaller. I know it's nuts but it's the fear factor which in the past triggered going off plan and...
  58. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    You are doing great on the food and exercise and those size 10 jeans will soon no longer be tight on the waist and will fit comfortably. It's great reading you are feeling more positive. X
  59. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    That's a great day Lara! And brilliant you chose not to drink! there is somehting so empowering about making the right choices not because one feel one has to but because we choose to! Does that make sense!
  60. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    A night in with a couple of friends and funnily enough a cup of tea! Moved on to more sparking mineral water! Sneak peek at scale before tomorrow's official weigh in and I'm 143 (10st 3) down from starting or should I re starting of 148 (10st 8). for some reason I've swatched from stones to...
  61. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    That's interesting then so not just me. I feel less bloated this morning but still no light feeling. Maybe in a couple of more days? Well lol feeling very chuffed with myself as spent all evening in bar and despite many offers to have wine I declined. I stuck to sparkling mineral water and...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Lara it's great to hear you are feeling positive again and also great the bingeing has ceased. I think routine for your exercise plays a great part in order for you not to get into the downward spiral so clearly its something that's good for you are all levels. Have a great day.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Interesting that my jeans felt ok though not slightly looser just ok by by the end of the day they felt tight and I can only think it was due to the water drank or may e a bit of bloating? Fella but nauseous throughout the day which was on and off.
  64. K

    100% No If's or Buts's!

    Well done for staying on plan away from home and your usual routine. That's hardcore! You will reap the benefits of great weightloss! Be really proud of yourself for your hard work and commitment.
  65. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Definitely fully in ketosis as ketostic link, mouth tastes awful and felt cold last night. However, not feeling that "might" feeling I seem to have experieienced in the past? Hoping the jeans test will he a little later but right now just trying to fully wake up! Hoping i will expeirecned...
  66. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Wishful thinking on my part! You're right Clin I think I onky felt that the first time I did vlcd but it's great not to feel any hunger, cravings or need for food. I kind of just felt neutral all day of that makes sense? I know it won't last and the mind will start playing tricks telling me I'm...
  67. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Had a good day plan waist and must be fully into ketosis as no hunger! If only I could feel like the most of the time! Mind the euphoria hasn't really hit me! Guess that comesc when when actually loses enough for it to be noticeable? I can't remember!
  68. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Looking fab! Enjoy! Can't wait for you comeback and help me shift around 2st !
  69. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    No wonder I feel tired this morning - it seems from my last post I had around or less than 6 hours sleep! And I wouldn't say it was good quality sleep either! Dont nut think ive got the ketosis buzz yet and so hope it arrives soon. Never got around to gong Holland & Barrett yesterday and plan...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Relate to that thought too Bananas! Clin I have been in denial about getting older but clearly all these health issues are age and deterioration related but I'll certainly won't give into it. I think it has strengthened my resolve to tackle the weight gain (that started around this time last...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    We've discussed this before - whether to share this with your parents and/or friends and my understanding is that you've not felt they would understand Lara. Counselling again is another option and only you can really decide if this is what you want and or need. As ever, it's difficult and...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Shiningstar, I'm ok though some days I have a wobble and need to sip hot water or distract myself. I am not currently doing excercise due to the issues I have with tendoinitis etc In my feet/ calves knees :( however, on a vlcd I really wouldn't recommend it unless you were already doing...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks Lou. Think doc wasn't worried a bout the neck pain because it is manageable and serious. Stretches at home adjusting the wat ® sit can alleviate it - mine is a result of how I sit at my desk probably. The other stuff depending on what t is needs further investigation. So at least it's...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Guess I'm now in middle age and I can't deny it any longer:) smile/ cry both? Good day plan wise.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Clin welcome back to vlcd space food:) you are definitely brave as this isn't the easiest of plans but as we know effective for faster losses. well went to GP and after half an hour on prodding and poking he confirmed my aches and pains are real not just hormones messing around. So had bloods...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Morning Lara. What strikes me about this post is the positivity that shines through despite the recent posts where you were so down on yourself. You haven't given up on yourself and that is extremely important. You will come outside of this next few weeks physically and mentally much better...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Whoops! Typo! Meant get going on the water! Autocorrect can be such a pain:) kind of looking forward to the work routine in a sad kind of way.... But think it will help if I maintain a positive approach on everything.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Up at 5.30am and on train to KX. It's great the sun it's out it certainly helps. Unlikely to get Gauguin on the water until I get to the office. Dreading catching up,on 2 weeks worth of emails!
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    Any April 2015 starters?

    Hi Muffinbrook I'm not doing Exante but another vlcd CWP and have done this before. I think we've around the same amount to lose though I think I did put 8st as goal but to be honest I'd be happy to get to 8st 7 (again!). Just wanted to wish you well and I'm sure you will be fine. Vlcd's are...
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    100% No If's or Buts's!

    I'm sure will be fine you come across very committed and any weightloss plan whatever plan it is requires committment. Something I have struggled with despite my best intentions in the past.
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    100% No If's or Buts's!

    Have you amended your stats since the 4lb loss? You are so close to a 2 stone loss! That's great!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Bananas, seems to many of us in the "been there done and doing it again club!" or in my case trying to do it again! I haven't weighed in this morning but will do next week. Just focussing on getting through another day and mulling thinga over as to the long term.
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Lara, Serial how are you both doing? Just want you to know you have support the on here too. Don't forget support can come from those like me we've been there done and trying desperately to do it again.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks Lou! IF doing 810 keeps me in plan and prevents the binges and falling off the wagon I'm ok doing that. I have to manage the pain as it comes and goes and the problem with chronic pain is managing it.
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    100% No If's or Buts's!

    That's a great loss KRM and remember inches count too and scale doesn't always reflect the true weught loss. Well done.
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    100% No If's or Buts's!

    Hope weigh in is a good one, you've worked so hard. Will check in later to see how you do.
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Serial Slimmer, your posts are very insightful and on a personal level have come at a great time for me. We can't compare pain our lives difficulties against others and my own issues seem trivial in comparison to yours. I'm still able to walk, I have significantly less weight to lose than you...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Change it diary title made in jest! I'm trying to steer away from geeking negative and down due to pain. I want to focus on staying on plan dealing with ups and downs and with the side effect of losing weight. Less weight less pain hopefully. Hope me everyone is having a great weekend.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    It comes and goes and its RICE rest ice compression and elevation. Not the best way to burn calories! Mind you I managed a to de clutter and reorganise a few things during pain free moments. On diet front had to have another 810 day but that's fine at least the binges are in check this week...
  90. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Carrie have a great Easter weekend! lovely to see you are still smashing maintenance! Loving the pics and hope you and hubbie enjoyed his birthday on your 3rd wedding anniversary.
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    It seem many of us can start of the day eating normally or on vlcd and then once the binge triggers it's almost unstoppable. i managed to recover from binging episodes after reading something in line called brain over binge and so,etching on AVR therapy for alcoholics and it helped and I would...
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    100% No If's or Buts's!

    Well done on you Loss Tanwen! That's great. Hope you all have a great Easter and easy time sticking to plan. For people like me who have done this before and are on the zillionth time doing it again it is always motivating to follow other starting and following vlcd.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hope you have an easy day 1:) Relatively pain free this morning so hope it stays this way. I had flare after physio yesterday but it tends to be that way after the interferential therapy which is electric currents bit like a tens machine. The pain in my left foot and ankle area is tendinitis...
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    100% No If's or Buts's!

    Keep going! I know it's harder when one isn't in one's normal routine but you've proved you can stick to it whilst your away and I'm sure you will manage the next few days away too. Feeling very excited for you as your progress so far shows you are going to go reach target.
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    You did well yesterday and you are right we can lose weight without a vlcd pack - we seem to use it like a crutch because we need to take food out of the equation for a while before we can eat normally it seems. Enjoy your Easter weekend and have a lovely time with your friends. We will...
  96. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Welcome Fardousa! You will find great friends and support on Minimins. How much have you to lose? Have you started? Once you have found your way around you may want to have your own diary thread which can be a great place to post how you feel, ups and downs and boy I do that! Feeling a lot...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Feeling better but still in pain and so far I've managed ok. Drank a lot of water thought the day and had a restful day. Well a lazy day if I'm honest and don't feel guilty about it :) I came across another vlcd I'd never heard of called New You and there was a dairy of a woman where she...
  98. K

    100% No If's or Buts's!

    Wow! You're doing brilliantly! Love your focus and determination and looking forward to following your journey (hoping it will help me stick to plan too!)
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    You should go back to my diary and read what you posted to me Lara. It was very helpful. You can still go out and enjoy the Easter weekend and then get back on plan. We shouldn't look back and deal with the present and look to the future - I'm sure you posted something along those lines to me...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Morning ladies and thank you for dropping by. Feeling brighter today and less overwhelmed by the pain. I need to take control of it and take painkillers, ice my feet and ankles and stretch religiously. Only I can do that. The shoulder/neck pain is a trickier issue but going to physio again...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Wiping away the tears and taking a deep breath on reading your posts. You all relate and that reminds me I am not alone. I did do well for a while and I have it in me to take control and responsibility for myself. It's truly wonderful that one can find this level of support in this virtual...
  102. K

    Goldilukes Diary of a food zombie

    Lauren I'm so sorry you're feeling depressed. I can understand that depression can cause the hunger feeling especially after eating. I think you're eating or feel you are hungry due to the depression and that is what you need to get to the bottom of. I think if you resolve or at the very least...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat you're doing brilliantly! You've worked really hard at this and I'm full of admiration! X
  104. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Hi Lara just been catching up and yes I still relate to the binges and emotions and Serialslimmers post was just what I needed right now. Like you I've been struggling mentally and physically and essentially I am making excuses and not addressing the underlying issues that have resulted in my...
  105. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Everything was going well ... Yup! Big BUT! I've lost the plot and binged and binged. So here's what's going on (another way of describing excuses!) I am ashamed and embarrassed that I can't get myself together. As some of you know I've been working int london for almost 7 months and I commute...
  106. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Hi Lara, Angel - I'm going to update on my CWP thread. X
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Meant to add that I have stopped the nail biting and I think I do it when I've had shellac done and remove them myself without cutting or filing my nails. They are definitely a little weaker after shellac which I love but I think I need a break from it. Clin I agree painting my nails makes all...
  108. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hello ladies! It's sooo lovely to be on annual leave at last! I am still on plan but I do think this week may be tricky as youngest is on half term and wants to go to the movies and eat out of course! So let's see how I fare. I am mostly doing SS+ but to be honest I don't think it makes much...
  109. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    i am still on plan! just been hectic with work and finally back home in thee north for 2 weeks! I am mentally exhausted from work and the long hours have not been fun but oddly enough helped me stick to plan though i took to biting my nails! disgusting i know and i have stopped now so they...
  110. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hello ladies! I'm still on plan! Technically it's day 11 as after midnight! Been working very long hours:( adrenalin has kept me busy and subtracted so that's a plus! Love not feeling hungry or wavering! Laura my starting weight with CWP was 10st 8 ½! far too much for my short frame. Hope...
  111. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    A 4½lb loss. Not as much as I had hoped for but close enough and my jeans feel better already. I didnt drink as much water yesterday or today so I need to make sure I do that. Hoping I've turned that mental corner and can really crack on with this and shift a good few pounds over next 3 weeks...
  112. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Lianne and welcome! The first few days can be tough but it's an effective plan though not easy. Hope your first week flies by and you enjoy the support on here which is great. Day 8 and no weigh in for me until this evening. Waiting for train to KX and hoping today flies by. I've definitely...
  113. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    managed to negotiate the dinner last night, put food on my plate and picked and moved it around and no one said a thing! Interesringky I found I was very thirsty yesterday and not sure why ? Day 7 and I will have some chicken and broccoli today as DH is cooking and we'll sit woth the boys for a...
  114. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Rachie, hope day 1 is going well for you? Wedding is a great incentive and I imagine a great pressure too?! You should defintiely lose a stone and half by then and possibly even a little bit more? Sadly I'm a seasoned yoyo dieter and the longest I maintained between 8st 7 and 9st 3ish was...
  115. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks Lou! Feeling positive I again. The repeatedly talking to myself and the voices in my head reminding myself and the voices I will do this and remain committed. I know it sounds like I'm losing plot but I'm not honest! day 6 and I slept better, not brilliantly, felt cold tbut that's a...
  116. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Meant to add here's to completing day 5 successfully and not being tempted by free drinks on the train! (not so free as I paid my ticket!). I'll fo really stay determined and committed over the weekend as I can see that being tricky.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    That sounds my kind of place Lou! Day 5 on train heading north. Work lunch was ok I went out and drank sparkling mineral water and explained I had to get back t deal with something urgent but I didn't want to missing going out with everyone. That's worked and no one seems to be fussed they just...
  118. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Funtorun hope day 1 went well and yay day 2 for you today! you know the drill mental focus and commitment to losing the weight makes one stick to plan - that's where I've failed to do it successfully again as I lost my commitment. Will certainly cheer you on. day 5 wow! Slept better not...
  119. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Planning ahead and limiting intake the rest of time seems be to be the answer for whichever method or health benefits one gets. Thanks for sharing.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi there Funtorun (miss running but never been able to run since plantar fasciitis raised its ugly head and feet hurt) great you kept it off for a good period of time and whilst I'm not the best example I would say if you are committed to losing the weight you will stick to plan. Hope your day...
  121. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Day 4 almost done! Ketosis is showing pink but I did have waves of mild hunger/empty feeling but overcame them. I did hear little voices in my head telling me this is too hard and I could lose weight eating real food and reducing portions calories etc. however as a seasoned Yoyo dieter I know I...
  122. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hi Kat hope you had a good day. X
  123. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    How long has it taken you to Blondcat to reach your current weight? Has it all been on 5:2 variation that shows on your stats? You've done really well!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Day 4! Lou I'm afraid I couldn't get back to sleep until 5.30! Literally dragged myself out of bed 15 mins ago! Having coffee to wake up! Ketosis showing very pink so that's encouraging but I do feel exhausted:(
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Awake in the middle of the night or could call it day 4. Poor sleep and foot cramp hasn't been good and interestingly foot cramp is not something I recall experiencing when doing slim and save. I read the CWP faqs and they suggest it's the mineral content of the products? Hope it pased as it's...
  126. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Thanks ladies that's really helpful. Apart from the scienctific element of 5:2 essentially from a mathematical approach is that the overall calorie deficit one would have in a week would trigger a weight loss. That is what I thought and I think my friend either doesn't want to share honestly how...
  127. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Carrie, ladies I've a question which you may have answered before (as I may have asked before). I have a friend who started 5:2 from November 2012 and by end March 2013 she'd lost over 3st from size 14 to an 8/10 and has maintained ever since doing 5:2 or 6:1. She says she never counted calories...
  128. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hope you've had an easy day Kat? I'm sure you will mange your emotional eating and I comoketely understand it as relate to it as I have the same difficulty. I did mange it during 2013 when I maintained to a degree I had very few binges and I think I had less sress going on which helped. So mane...
  129. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thank you ladies! I must admit I feel refreshed by starting new diary and switching to CWP. Have to say I love th convenience of the tetras though I have to add water as they very thick and are more palatable diluted. I love th oriental chilli soup I could have thay on a regular basis easily...
  130. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Have agreat day Kat you can do this! I'm hoping you amazing positive attitude and commitment to this has rubbed off as I've switched to CWP and on day 3 today. Have to say I do like the tetras and there is something good about having the consultant weigh and measure you. I though about you...
  131. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Day 3 and woke up with vile tasting mouth and not having slept too well but nevertheless happy! Did is a sneak daily weigh 10.3.6 and certainly reinforced the fact I know this diet works (even when the scale doesn't budge or goes up with daily weighing). Planning ahead though not wanting to...
  132. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat you'll be back in the 12's in a couple of days and most certainly by the weekend. I completely understand what what you said about bit stopping, there is no time to stop and thin in that situation and I've experienced it myself and I can't even advise you on how to prevent it. Interesting...
  133. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks for dropping Missie, yes I'm doing SS although I've agreed with the CWP I can switch between SS+ and SS if I need to rather than waiver and end up stuffing myself with something completely off plan. Day 2 completed and drank a lot of sparkling water this evening as I was out for dinner...
  134. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Thanks Lou! Day 1 completed. Slept poorly but it's seems par for the course on vlcd in the initial days. I wrote my journal up last night and I'm recording my daily weight on an app called my weight which is basic but works for me. There appears to be a 2lb difference between my morning weigh...
  135. K

    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    ....... this time and this year! History: I'm a been here, that Cambridge and been there, that's Slim and Save as far as vlcd's are concerned. Both times I reached 8st 7lb but never quite made the effort to reach my ultimate goal for the usual reasons I didn't continue to but the effort in I...
  136. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Hi Carrie I havent dropped by for a while and wanted to say hello and of course say have wonderful to see your success on maintenance! You're looking amazing as ever! X
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Great you've had a super day and so jealous too you will be on your Jolly's in 4 weeks! You'll have lost quite a lot more by then I bet! Just love you planning, thoughts and focus!
  138. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Met my new CWP counsultant who was very nice and I came away weighed, measured and armed with 8 days worth of packs which will take me nicely to next Monday evening weigh in. Drank water all day and had my first pack about five minutes ago. Off to start a new thread fresh threads/diary on the...
  139. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Morning ladies. I've decided to try CWP and you will recall I had planned and going with Lawrence brown of dual dynamics (he does coaching etc too). Anyway never got an appointment and I'm not going to chase if he doesn't need want my business fine. Im going to a new CWP not far from my office...
  140. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Wow! Only been away from here a couple of days and you're well into the 12's brilliant! Great news about the jog, and I'm really impressed you ran for over a mile on your first attempt! I don't think I could run that far (though I'd did manage it a couple of years back before the running I...
  141. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Well friday night was out and I managed ok and visitors over weekend so not strictly plan but was sensible avoided the naughties and I did a lot walking. So happy with that. Ideally though I would love to get a straight 6 weeks on vlcd but if it means vlcd most of the time and sensible eating...
  142. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Thanks Lou anand well done on clambering back on. It's so hard and yes I'm still hanging on by the skin of my teeth! its brave doing what you did severing ties with someone like that and it's hard. I'm feeling better despite the stress I webt through to end the toxic friendship. Tmrw I have...
  143. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Another day done. So busy at work just seem to be on auto pilot.
  144. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Love the trainers and a great price! I can see you ending a runner.... You really got into the walking last time and think will end up running!have a great day today!
  145. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Thanks Clin! good start to week despite almost breaking down into tears at work for no apparent reason other than feeling overwhelmed. I think it's phantom periods given I haven't had totm for months . I think I'm heading out of peri menopause and heading closer to menopause? I wondered if...
  146. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    So exciting! I'm sure you'll hit the 12's by tomorrow if not very close today! You never stop and in surpried you need to lose anything as you're always on the go! Its amazing how how you started around end of October and 4st gone! A stone a month! Wow! It works and you're right we think...
  147. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Glad your granddaughter is ok Kat that's good news. great on the walking and I think the 13.2 on the scale is super after a blip. I wouldn't be surprised if the scales show 12's by Tuesday. Love your focus and you're planning:)
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    Detoxing with SnS

    Thanks Kat! Made it to day 8 today though I strullged yesterday as I was out and had a protein meal no carbs and declined the alcohol! I was very very tempted if I'm honest. That oh this so hard what's the point feeling! I think today could be tricky more so in the evening but I'll try and focus...
  149. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Btw your looking great in the dress! Love your mannequin in the background! I want one!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Awh Kat hope you grand daughter is ok? Being so far away and hearing that kind of news is awful and I'd have turned to food in that state of stress too. Sadly it's a coping mechanism many of use and it's almost automatic. It's done and you'll not let that tiny blip stop you reaching the 12's...
  151. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Well day 6 is here and somehow I've managed to get here. This time around it's been so harder and I hin it's because I'd started comfort eating. Hey the fist few weeks when I started in January I found so much easier?! i haven't weighed which for me almost being in denial but as long as in...
  152. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Wonderful news and super excited for you! As Flic said you'll be in the 12's tomorrow! Typical of scales though isn't it! Well done Kat I'm so proud of you!! Great news about your friend too you must get very excited for her too. It will make maintenance so much more fun to do together. x
  153. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Wonderful to read your post Kat and love the planning ahead. I can see you achieving your ultimate goal and think 5:2 would really work for you . Don't think you waffle at and and yeah maybe you will chane your plan along the way but yes you've a life to live. Xx
  154. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 4! Very hectic at work so late nights have meant no tricky evenings to negotiate! Just straigh to bed to sleep! Not sure I can sustain but let's see how far I get.
  155. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Ooh! Plat I'm so excite for you getting into the 12's! Roll of Thrusday!
  156. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Clearly after a great start to the year I allowed myself to be derailed for whatever the reason, highs and lows of life. There will always be there I just need to continue to negotiate them without turning to food and drink to celebrate or commiserate! For me they seem to come in equal measures...
  157. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Thanks Kat! And day 2 is here at the start of a brand new week. I reminded myself this morning to read through the start of your diary to help me keep going, to understand what motivated you this time to help you succeed as I need to apply that to myself. I know you struggled after your first...
  158. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Finally I succesful day.
  159. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat you're doing superb! You're so focused and I'm sure you'll see the 12's by Thursday!
  160. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Dare I say it but so far so good. I haven't weighed and I don't think I want to as I know by the fit of my jeans and the fact I've been over eating and drinking with little exercise that I've gained over the past two weeks. It's as if every so often I hit a self destruct button whereby I self...
  161. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Actually when I'm out walking I don't feel hungry at all so maybe if I did that every day I'd have more chance if sticking to plan? That said stuck yo plan all day until the dreaded evening..... So take a 2 of day 1 for the zillionth time?
  162. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Had better day yesterday in terms of working when I'm supposed to off! great evening though it involved eating and drinking! Why do I do it?! Million dollar question! I really am am going to try and do a SnS day today. Taking my boys out and about so hopefully will burn of a handful of...
  163. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat you've done so well and sometimes that snap decision to eat when the whole day has gone well comes out of the blue. Very very frustrating. However, a new day today and hope you get off to a great start. You're looking great the recent pics. Xx
  164. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Wow! That's brilliant! I'm still having one day in and one day off! I can't seem to manage two full days. I really am struggling.
  165. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Hi Missie and well done you've made it through the first 2 days! I'm looking to lose at least 2 stone but even ha,f a stone right now would be welcome. Angle I still habent managed to catch up with you and everyone as half term hasn't been the best. I've had to work And was in the office Monday...
  166. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Lovely ladies thank you for your posts which brought a smile to my face and I ltetally took a big sigh. You so "get it" "get me"! I will be up and down weight wise, diet wise forever and I've accepted that but I want to lose weight and I have to want it bad enough (again). Clearly there are many...
  167. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    You'll disappear! Lol!
  168. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Looking gorgeous and soooo Young!! Can't believe you're a gran!
  169. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    A good start yesterday and vlcd'do right upto 7.30 ...... But as DH was here ended up having wine.... Can't lie and say I didn't enjoy it ... But I have to accept its a choice I made and a choice that's keeping me fat. So so what's the plan for today? Try again:) I've only 2 more weigh weeks...
  170. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    This double life/living in two zones has presented challenges I had not envisaged. Not necessarily bad but challenging in that I've a social life that usually is spontaneous nights and maybe because I'm in London there are soooo many places to eat and drink you feel like you want to try them...
  171. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Brilliant catching up after few my days awol! So inspiring! So very nearer smacking into 13's!
  172. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Stunning dress and stunning you! You'd look stunning in a sack mind you!
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    maintenance with 5:2

    Carrie just catching up. I do feel for you about your sons diagnosis and it must've been very upsetting. Hope the diagnosis will however make it easier for him so he gets the understanding and treatment he deserves. You really are an amazing mum. Loving the hair and as ever full off admiration...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat that's brilliant you got a day until your belt after the hangover! Brilliant! I relate to the stress emotions making it very difficult to stick to plan - it seems the drug of choice for dulling stress is food as I've struggled too. But well done for reigning it in! You Will still get to...
  175. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    After a great and easy start to the year with vlcd I seem to have lost my mojo :( I'm on train heading back to London and so hoping I can do a few days of vlcd. I know I'm stressing and I need to get a grip on the stress emotions in order to regain some control. My usual mantra on I e done it...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    That's great news about the baby Kat. You must be all so relieved. Completely understand the emotional desire to eat i.e have tuna to celebrate. That's the stress you've been under causing you to feel that. You will be pleased you refrained this morning I'm sure as you will hVe another hundred...
  177. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Awh! Thanks Kat! Yesterday I did an ok day though not vlcd. Still working out how and why I stopped so suddenly in my tracks though I think I need to just move on and get back to it. So this morning I have packed my soups & shakes for the day and weekend as I head north tonight so I get a long...
  178. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat ((hugs)) hope new is positive. well done on keeping it together.
  179. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    not quite..... Attempting today. DH arrived in London at weekend so ended up having dinner on sat night and then Sunday had brunch in the Aqua Shard which was more like a Sunday dinner!!? Anyway I wouldn't recommend it for the food as it didn't wow us but the view did. I'd have had better food...
  180. K

    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Hi Lara I'm sorry it's been a difficult start to the year but I wish you well on your trip away and I hope you come back relaxed and positive. Be kind to yourself and remember you are allowed to feel those emotions and you can continue to work at breaking that binge cycle. X
  181. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Two unplanned nights out have stopped in in my stride I'm afraid... Life gets in the way.... Sigh! But I bloomin well enjoyed it! The dangers of working with young folk who think you're 10 years younger than you are .... Fat has some advantages clearly! So so straigth back to it though I'm...
  182. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat you've done great! It's fab how you've not allowed the days off stop ypu from focussing getting straight back to it!
  183. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Kat you've done brilliantly getting a 100% day under your belt given the stress you are facing. Stay strong, I know you can. Xx
  184. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Finally have chance to update! Day 17 today and weighed in yesterday at 9.13.8. Been hectic start to week and had to work from our offices outside of London so that was a bit of a trek yesterday. So not quite my usual routine.
  185. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 15. Haven't drank enough water today so need to make sure I get back into my routine this week. Weigh day tomorrow. Busy day at work and early morning train has made it tiring. Looking forward to the work routine again as it does help me stick to plan more easily.
  186. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Awh Kat that must've been difficult news for you all especially your daughter. You've done amazingly well though not to turn to food in the way you may have done in the past -it's amaing how at stressful times we turn to eating for solace yet it brings none. I hope appointment with specialist...
  187. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Meant to add as a reminder to self 14 days (including to day done - well will be by this evening!) and 86 days of my 100 days I have set myself to go. Don't have my journal with me so I wanted to record it. Just love ticking the days off.
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hope you are having a great weekend and all is in order Kat? Looking forward to your next post as you are always doing, or planning something! You have so much stamina for everything! Love it!
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    maintenance with 5:2

    Gorgeous dresses! and of course I hope you ladies won't mind me putting my two pennies worth in? The red one! As you say Carries it is classic Audrey Hepburn style (and something you could wear to any Xmas parties or dinners etc another time). Whilst i love polka dots too I think the red is...
  190. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 14 and sneak weigh on the "home" scale (as opposed to my daily scales) and 10.1.4 - it could be there is just a pound difference and therefore as STS but not going to fret about it and take my weekly reading from my original scales on Tuesday for official weekly loss. Woke up with a...
  191. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Evening! So far so good! I did have SnS crisps which wasn't the best choice but just wanted the crunch! Haven't managed much water as been out and about but no hunger pangs or feelings of missing out or deprivation! Just don't feel hungry or like eating anything! May munch on celery later if I...
  192. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 13 no daily weigh. Weigh in on Tuesday. Think weekend may be difficult but I will have to remain solution focussed. Solution is sticking to plan in order to lose exceed weight! hope everyone has a great weekend.
  193. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Not the best way to spend a Friday night .... On train but hey! I'll be home by 10pm and my lovely boys! Yes that includes DH! had two packs and a small salad which was around 142 calories and bought some M&S celery sticks in a small pack to munch on the train. Not feeling hungry so that good...
  194. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Afternoon ladies! Jeans felt so much more comfortable!! To think at the start of Jan they were cutting me in half! Unfortunately the same jeans in black and same size felt tighter but it could've been the slight difference in fabric and he fact I haven't worn them as much. Very happy though...
  195. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Morning Carrie! It's friday!! Here's to a fab weigh in tomorrow - whatever the s ales say remember you've been maintaining for over a year now! What an achievement! You should be very very proud of yourself! X
  196. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Another day closer too you hols and goal !!! And it's friday! Have a great day Kat! Very excited for you as I think rest of this month is going to fly by!
  197. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Morning ladies! Feeling happy as heading home! Yay! Well not until 7pm train but at leat I'll be with my boys! Day 12 an daily weigh 10.0.4. Those pesky ounces! Interestingly I wrighed exactly the same day 12 in 2012 in the September when I first did SnS. Mind you my starting weight was three...
  198. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Good for you shutting him up! None of his business bow you lose weight or whether or not you out it back on! Cheeky b***ger! Grr! I get so cross when people critics you for dieting or choosing a particular plan over another - they never bloomin' comment otherwise as it would be deemed to be...
  199. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Not sure why even though I'm in bed (spent last hour on phone with a friend who called me and talked about herself for most of that time) I feel a wave of hunger - I think it's hunger or it could be a wave of stress? I was getting tense as I wanted to end the call but it took an age to conclude...
  200. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 11 drawing to a close. Safely tucked into bed early again. Have a very mild headache not sure why I did drink quite a lot of water. Roll on day 12 which I'm a tad nervous about as I'll be on train tomorrow evening and won't be sipping water as I hate using the toilet on train. Will also have...
  201. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    I think may look into booking a massage. Had I read your post earlier today if have tried to book an appointment. I really enjoyed my facial and complimentary head massage. Think I'll try and getting somehting booked for next week. I'd actually fancy the full works, back, arm leg and feet...
  202. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Great to read your are feeling positive again and your edinburgh trip sounds great! Love the planing it will make sure all your hard work doesn't go to waste.
  203. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Love the plotting and planning! You always seem to be doing something and going somewhere! You have loads of energy and always seem to be on the go! I'm sure even with the Edinburgh trip and off day you will see a good loss by the time you see the CWP consultant. HopE totm emotions will pass...
  204. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 11 daily weigh 10.1.0 and an awful tasting mouth! As usual sleep wasn't brilliant. I can handle the getting up for the bathroom visits but it's when I suddenly find masked wide awake that's frustrating and I seem to awake with a slight headache - almost feel as if I'm hunger over when I wake...
  205. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Awh! Carrie that's wonderful! What a lovely young man!! I feel your pride as I have a very similar circumstance and my eldest son see my DH as his dad and not step dad and always refers to him as his father. Mind you I think it's testatment not just to your son but to you as his mother but also...
  206. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Thank you ladies! It's funny how some of us have to reach the rock bottom or the end of the tether with ourselves before we can commit to ourselves on shifting our excess weight? It is a relief to have reached that point and I don't seem to be bothered like I have been on missing out or feeling...
  207. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    a good reason to take the day off on ones birthday! Avoid taking cakes in! Wow! Lily! Sam is all grown up! He's same age as my DS1 who put in his application for ucas before Xmas and now is fretting over whether to take a gap year! I keep telling him concentrate on the work and start preparing...
  208. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Great hearing about your plans for the year. What an exciting and busy life you lead! I like to plan but I couldn't be as good as you planning so far ahead!
  209. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Wow! sam's got a job?! Crikey! Seems like yesterday he was on his course! Day 9 coming to a close soon! I did fine at work and avoided the cakes someone brought in for their birthday - really don't get that - if it's one's birthday one should be treated not treating everyone else?! At that way...
  210. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 9! Wow! Daily weigh 10.1.8 dont expect change for a couple of days yet but it will be good to see numbers move to the 9's soon. It's dress down day on Friday so it will be interesting to see if there's any difference to how my jeans fit from when I squeezed into them at weekend! I have...
  211. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    That's great weigh in as it puts you firmly in the 13's! It's a case of repeat and weigh and before you know it you be on day 95! Ready for hols! Have a super day!
  212. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    That looks like a great amount of food for 495! Definitely giving the 5:2 fasting a go once I've completed my 12 weeks/100 on the SnS plan. Love the Pepsi in a proper glass too!
  213. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Lovely to hear you are feeling more positive! Your husband is spot on! You certainky look tiny from your pics. Xx brilliant fast day! Did you Habe all of the food in the pics and if I'm not mistaken was that a glass of wine and was it yours as part of fast day?'
  214. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Awh' ladies I'm so touched at your unwaning and continued support despite having been so much closer to goal and regaining most it back. Thank you. 2015 will see me do maintenance properly. Lily!! Its great to have you back and thrilled you're going to come on board the vlcd ride again! Of...
  215. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Glad you feel better Carrie! Wow just love your stamina! I'm still trying to wake up! Yoyo I've been meaning to say well done one your losses! You're so close!
  216. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 8 and first weekly weigh in 10.1.8 so a 4 and a half pound loss. Tad disappointed it wasn't a straight 6 lb loss as previous times I've lost around that in first week but then I guess I've been at least three pounds heavier St my starting weight. I know I'll be in the 9's ove the next few...
  217. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Morning Kat, hope your weigh in showing what you want? If it's totm though don't be disappointed as it will affect the scale so don't let it dampen your mood. Have a fab week and think holiday!
  218. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Evening lovely ladies. Been out all day! Went for 2 hour walk which was great and did some chores on return and then went for a facial and she also did a bit of a head massage with oils whilst I had some kind of mask on. In hindsight I wish I'd had a full blown pamper day but it was the first...
  219. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Carrieylu look tiny because you are! Provided your. Lot he's aren't getting sng then I doubt the number of the scale is fat gain and it's muscle you've built up from exercising. So don't let the scale dictate your emotions about gains v losses. I hope you being to feel happier and I so hope you...
  220. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    I think the negativitiy is when we have low self esteem and shows as competition possibly? Not because we aren't happymothers have been succesful at laying weight because we want to have that success ourselves and feel we've failed or that it's simply not possible to be slim ever. You said it...
  221. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Oddly enough no cramps again?! Mind you I was drinking the sparkling water simply because I was out! At home & work I drink still watery though perhaps it helped? think I'll go purchase those listerine tabs too:) dont think I'm going to manage a run as feet hurt but the strt he's this mor...
  222. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hey! Half a pound is half a pound! And it keeps you firmly on the 13's i think its it's great your friend Fiona is doing CWP as whilst there is competition at least it's out in the open and she's sharing her journey and supporting you and totally understands the challenges, determination and...
  223. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Wow! angel I remember the pic in the white top when you first posted it and you look a skinny Minnie!! It's a great way to document what you want to achieve this time around and it will definitely help,you plan ahead beyond reaching target when the time comes. Though right now is focusing on...
  224. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 7 daily 10.2.4 and think I'm in ketosis as mouth tastes and feels awful! That despite good brushing with electric and manual brush and flossing etc last night! Late night last night and slept a little better in terms of quality ® if sleep but many trips to loo so feeling very tired not...
  225. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 6 went well though got caught short. I ended up going out shopping and they out for dinner afterwards with a friend. I managed to have spinach salad with chicken though it had a little bit of alfalfa spourts and pomegranate seeds in it with toasted pine nuts. So not quite Sns salad but I...
  226. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Brilliant! You're back in the next stone bracket! Well done! Love your commitment and planning and it's defintely influencing me this time to stick with it and plan ahead myself and commit myself! Just reading your enthusiastic and positive posts is uplifting! You look fab in those pics as you...
  227. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 6 daily weigh 10.2.4 - it's a very early weigh as I've been awake since 5am and no chance of getting another hours sleep. Sleep seems to be the main issue I've had restarting this time but hopefully it will settle. It it seems the Christmas period pushed me into the 10's but hopefully by...
  228. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    I think you're right Angel. I'll stick with completing days and hopefully this time next week I'll feel my clothes bein a tad less snug! Hope you have a fab weekend!
  229. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    I use FaceTime form iPad or phone with DS1 and seem to see more of him than when we were I same house! Day 5 and I am still not sure I'm in ketosis as don't seem to have had headaches or dryness in my mouth like I've experience before? Anyway the main thing is I've been striking to plan! Yay!
  230. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Carrie sorry you read about you feeling low about the work issue. be assertive don't let them see how upset your have been and when they ask for you to do something extra then take that opportunity to explain why you feel you can't. Or you cpu d speak to your line manager and explain how you...
  231. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 5 and daily wiegh 10.3.0 (remember this daily weigh routine is just a routine thing for me to keep going so I don't get bothered by the number even if I've stuck to plan 100%) Mel I'm staying in London this weekend, though in December I went every week for 3 weekends. It just depends on...
  232. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Day 4 doing to a close and looking forward to day 5! Feeling a lot better than earlier on the week. not sure I am in ketosis, tried to get some keto sticks but none left in boots may try and pick some up tmrw. Ended up buying Babyliss thermo ceramic rollers on special offer for £25 and have...
  233. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Wow! Love your shopping haul! Brilliant! Also love you diary & dots! I so want a diary like yours! Where's it from? Love the fact you can see the whole month of two pages and have room to record weekly losses for the month and the dots are brilliant - round gold stars! Hee! Hee! you are so in...
  234. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Morning Angel! That's great app! Really help seeing BMI visually. Again love the planning and focus as you move down the weights and sizes. Have agreat day! Super easy I hope.
  235. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Mel, Lou, Clin thanks pu for your posts yesterday! I meant to reply last but bu clearly I'm having a fuzzy brain as one does starting vlcd:) Day 4 is here and daily weigh 10.3.0 slept poorly again ( also stressed about this piece of work I didn't quite finish and I will have to complete this...
  236. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    Honey you're maintaining and successfully! You're entitled to not plan or set yourself goals because you new default kicks in and that is to reign consumption when you need to the rest of us are still trying to get to grips with consuming less whatever our respective plans are! X
  237. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Angel I think the red dot and green dot for you calendar is fantastic idea. It's very visual to show your completed on plan days and the more green there ,ore encouraging it is to have more green dots. I totally get it. It's clearly helping and the side effect of lots green dots IS weight loss...
  238. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Angel that's a really helpful post! I really need to view this a re-start as a positive of "taking control" as you've put it and not a negative because having that thought subconsciously would set me up to fail (in my mind) and fall of the waggon. Thank you! Day 3 has flown by in term is the...
  239. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Manged to get to sleep again though felt awful having to get up but I'm up! Can't stop sneezing argh! Hate colds but at least it's supressimg my appetite so a good kick start. Day 3 and 97 to go. Daily weigh 10.4.4 and so far disturbed sleep though not as bad as I've experienced in the past...
  240. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    The downside of vlcd ... Sleeplessness in the first few days. I'm awake yet sleepy....?
  241. K

    Weight loss diary, confusing personal revelations and hopefully some progress.

    Evening Ellie, it's whatever helps us lose weight and it has to be the approach that works for each individual. It's great that your running as that does help with the feel good factor even if it's improving a run and extra minute. I loved the high I got when I managed to improve running from...
  242. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Evening lovely ladies! I know I've said it before but I really do want this to be the last time I have to resort to vlcd for several weeks to regain control of size and weight. I'm disgusted at myself for allowing myself get back into the 10's again but I am where and I am. Day 2 has passed...
  243. K

    Weight loss diary, confusing personal revelations and hopefully some progress.

    Hi Ellie and welcome! Lovely to read your post, you seem focused and more importantly committed to losing weight (it's usually where I fail when I lack commitment and I'm a serial dieter!) Look forward to following your journey and supporting you where and if I can - even though I'm not the...
  244. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    i guess I'm dedicated to keep trying even though I sometimes go one step forward and two back along the way! Your post brought a smile to my face despite feeling under the weather with this sore throat and ears & runny nose - I don't do colds, rarely have them! I'm more prone to injuries! Lol...
  245. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Good to read you are upbeat about the weight loss/plan in spite of the worry you have over your daughter. I agree that she will still go ahead and do what she wants at that age and as mum you will be there whatever happens. Great you have support and buddy from your friend that's refreshing to...
  246. K

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    the second pic in the purple dress will be good to compare against and it doesn't lool like you need to lose too much anyway. I hope the family issues resolve and appreciate it must be hard but as you say you are stronger than than an as we know from experience turning to food only provides us...
  247. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Awh! And happy new year to you too Mel! I must try and drop by and see how you are doing:) It just been hectic since being in London and going back up north at weekends and the stress of new job, schools for DS2 and move south for me just led me to not to really fully commit to losing weight and...
  248. K

    maintenance with 5:2

    You are living proof that maintenance can work and it's not some imaginary pot of goal us dieters are looking for. However, I know I Have to be honest with myself and accept the commitment to lose weight also applies to maintaining it and requires hard work. So so i'll be continuing to drop by...
  249. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    Here we go! Sore throat or not I'm doing this Re-take Day 1 weigh 10.6.0 (again). Took my measurements but aiming to get my tight size 14s to feel loose and actually fit into the size 14 I can't do up! Ridiculous as they are both M&S jeans one denim the other black?' I'm back the dieting game...
  250. K

    Detoxing with SnS

    So drugged up with paracetamol and ibuprofen (de died wasn't a good idea to take naproxen too!) hate taken pills unless I as have to. 2015 re-start on detox didn't really start off well - so re-take of day 1 tomorrow. Throat feels a little better have gargled with antiseptic mouthwash stuff so...
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