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I do not often reply, and often lurk, my journey has been completed once before and now it starts all over again, and my numbers are VERY similar to yours, I have almost got my 10% badge maybe next week - BUT your thread really struck a chord with me... Firstly - Imagine a few months ago you...

thank you, you have done very well as well! Are you having mainly green/red days?

Hello I haven't been around for a while, i have been sw for 6 weeks and have lost 22lbs still a long way to go, but hoping xmas will see a big change Now the off topic bit - would any of you be so kind to spare a vote or more for my daughter, its her birthday 2morrow and although the comp...

well done carly - u must be so pleased -are you doing more green or all green - do you find you are eating, lots of free foods inbetween or does all the carbs keep you full and you are only eating 3 meals? I do more red days BUT love carbs but feel afraid that it doesn't move as quick for me...

HI Guys Can any of you let me know this weeks password so I can access syns online or can anyone tell me the syn value of skinny cow double cho lolly (on a stick!!) Thanks !

I agree FOF is not my fav - BUT mixed with Vanilla is VERY nice - 1/2 and 1/2 -

Hi I lost over 10st and def others started to notice after 3 stone and then every 1/2 stone after!! A good tip (if your not already - is take pictures each stone as sometimes you do not see it in yourself then you take a look at a picture and boy can you see the difference then! Good luck on...

HI Incy... Well done on having it done, I am seriously thinkng about it - can I ask when it was all flushed out and you got re-dressed was there any need to further go to the loo? Its just the nearest one to me is like a 20 min drive away and I have visions of needing the loo midway home...

Hi Harri, You look young in your picture - can I ask as you have now had a tt would it be advisable to have a child (at some point -Ie a year or two after TT) or should you not? Asking as friend is in for TT in next 3 months and may want a child at some point in the future.,..:)

Hi What about starting on 1200/1000 plan that way you will be preparing to go into ss, and will drop some weight, but will still be able to enjoy an odd meal out with your Mum and Dad. Good luck

Thanks - prior to an op or after?? She ahs been told both - infact I am sure on here at some point someone was having surgery and her consultant said it was ok to continue on the diet PRIOR to the op but would need protein after to aid teh healing - I will get her to speak to consultant tomorrow

Hi Guys A friend of mine has lost a lot of weight on CD and has maintained for over 6 months - she is in the process of booking a tt about 8 weeks time - and although the surgeon is happy to operate at her current weight she would really like to go back onto a VLCD and shift another stone or...

Hi Roch Excuse me for being ignorant - what op are you having?

Hi Guys Am now doing slimming world myself - have all the books but not going to class at the moment - has anyone the password so I can access on line to check syn values - pretty please!:wavey:

Hey Jen Well done - are you having your healthy extra's try not to skip them - I found Baxters Minestrone Soup (with Pasta!) is a B choice on a red day and that was nice and filling. Caz x

Jen I so recognise what you are feeling - I think u need to keep at SW for a while - most people can gain around 6lbs when food is introduced kinda a stabalising weight - why don't u give it another month then try a different diet IF things haven't changed - Its all to easy to CD again - BUT...

Well at least you tried something different - I love nectarines as well!!

hi they are YUMMY!! I eat them including skins cut them into quarters - they really are a sexy fruit....

Hi there not in the book - or I can't see it! Not a member on line eitheir!!

Hi Roch I love em and the skin! Tesco ahve some larger ones in at the minute and they are so moreish!!

anyone help??

Hi guysIs this a free fruit - is it a speed or super speed?Thanks xxx

Hey Jen Keep up - your new plan sounds Fab - I was never that successful with green days - but would allow myself one the day after weigh in! Red worked best for me in the past - and like someone else Bananas were a "bad" food and slowed my loss down quite considerably. Deffo keep your focus...

Howie - Thanks for that - I deffo think on SW esp on green days you need to exercise and if u do that the weight loss just happens - so very well done you are doing amazing. WELL DONE!!

Well done Howie - whata re you doing more of - Red or green - what type of mix? Also if you don't mind what have your losses been each week?? Thanks xxx

HI guys - as an average what are you losing each week?

Hi Just eaten mine - lush a mondo!! And its such a big bowl!! I thik berry wopuld be fine - you may prefer this mix though... Chocolate and berry - Black Forest Gatuex flavor!! Enjoy let me know what it tastes like. Another good mix is half vanilla and half fruits of the forest .

Hey Dee I love Mousse - and am a bit of a whizz at it - PLEASE try this - 1 pint of cold water (I run it cold from the tap!) 1 pack of Vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of the orange water flavoring - I mix the mousee (a good 2 scoops)and pack together first then add them to the water - whizz in the...

HI Lighterlife do a mag - you can get it at all good newsagents.

You have done so well and sometimes its easy to lose sight of what you have achieved (I know as I forget frequently and I am far more critical of my body shape now than I ever was 10 stone heavier!!) Reflection is good - YOU have done amazing - just enjoy some normal eating for a while and...

Hey stranger How ya doin!! Caz x

Hey J Very funny post!! Have you weighed yet - any what has shifted so far - Its a fab diet I have lost over 10stone on it - and just trying to shift the last 2 now! Caz x

HI Steve Well done on losing the regain - I think that when you have been on vlcd for a while - the body can get a bit tired of the constant yo-yo losses gains, eating, not eating, bineging etc - Personally I think you should simply continue eating healthy for maybe 3 month building up to...

Back Flip till your hearts content - A massive well done!!!!

Lighterlifer - did you switch straight from LL to WW or did you have a "normal week" of eating before moving over?

Best time to take a reading is first wee - as sometimes the water levels that you have consumed during the day dilute the test - hope this helps xx

HI You will be fine with the additional shake - VERY WELL done on making such a positive choice - DO NOT feel guilty feel very pleased for making such a good choice!! Best of luck on your journey xx

HI Russian DollHows the ad lib SS working? I am quite pleased a couple of protein diversions and one bad carb fest a week ago but scales are showing a loss of 15lbs in 18 days - so hoping that it will keep coming off...Hope you are well

Hey Kaz, When u ordered your trollbeads - how long did it take for then to arrive? (they are based in the states?) Did you get the braclet from them as well? Caz x

HI GuysI can be scary - but do use energy worrying about ifs and buts - everyones skin elasticity is different - do the hard bit - the bit you can control - losing the weight - the rest can be fixed and the NHS will help!!Be positive and you will get the body you wanted. BP xx

Hey thereOne part of the day at a time - (ie morning complete, afternoon complete..)Split your packs so 6 mini meals a day for the first few daysRemember you are NOT depriving yourself - YOU are simply CHOOSING to eat this way for while.Best of Luck xxBP

Hi Bethany CD all the way till 10 stone - now CD for the last 2/3!! Its a fab diet you just have to be focused - and especially focused/selfish and get through the first 7 days !! Good lUck! BP

hi - i had a few of those type days as well!!! Its certainly harder 2nd/3rd time!! around!! My wi is a saturday - when is yours?? Would be fab to buddy up as we both have comparable to lose I started at 12-12 dropped tenlbs in first week and have SS successfully the last 2 days - but will adlib...

hi guys Debbie - Ideally I would still like to shift 3 stone - wanna be a buddy? Are you SS at the mo?? I am on day 11 and am 12 3/4lbs lighter than 10 days ago and in the next stone boundary this morning which has made my day!! What goal weight are you aiming for?

Hi Irene - I have some photos but not sure how to post them! Fab to hear from you - I herd from claire at Christmas she is well and enjoying life and holding her slim shape well!! _ I am very happy for her. Good luck in the re attack - are you ss??

Hi Guys You probably do not remember me BUT I have spoken to all 3 of you a few times during my CD journey - I started in March and had lost 10 stone by November - I kinda went of track for a month or so due to some personal health issues but have now been ss for the last ten days and am...

hi vanilla , spoonful of coffee - cinnamon/nutmeg - hot water blended up - yum yum!!

Hi there # Well done on your great loss! Everyone loses at different rates - but generally everyone that sticks to the plan will lose a stone a month - keep teh water levels high - as its so tru more water the more weight loss - I average 4 litres a day and lost 10stone on cambridge in 8...

hey leisgha, well done you!! hope u got my email since training session - did u hear from frances at all?? carrie x

hi Jay, You are prob right - but looking around the town centre today - I hope there will be enough business for a while!!! Yarmouth does love its chips, makes me laugh even on the hottest day of he year - I was in the town centre - fully expecting the ice cream guy to be doing a roaring trade...

Thanks Jan - Good luck with your CDC business as well! We will keep in touch!! And the lovely Mike - he's my CDC and he's fab!! Will be in touch soon xx

Thanks so much guys!! I am really looking forward to this experience and any tips gratefully recieved - please feel free to email me direct! - [email protected]

Hi Guys Just wanted to let you know I am now a CDC. After a fab journey and a total loss of about 12 stone (10 with CD) I am hoping to be able to help others start and stay on their journey! So if anyone would like to start or return to CD I am based just outside Great Yarmouth ! All the...

Kitty - Stick with and focus on smaller goals maybe 7lbs at a time - I know how desperate it can sometimes seem and at times it can be a lonley journey - I told my brain that "I was simply at this time choosing not to eat" That helped! R u drinking enough water - I have lost 10 stone since mid...

HI MD - Megastar - no such thing but I was mega huge - I am sad I let myself get so out of control = journey is far from over another 2-3 stone I will be done - but I need to remind myself that out of taht remaining weight I reckon I have at least 7-14lbs of loose skin fat to be removed by...

hey Mike - broadpaws - aka carrie - thanks for the compliment - making me blush now - couldn't have done it without you xx

Thanks so much for all your words of support - can't wait for saturday

super - see you there Jan - safe journey xx

HI MD - (sounds very exec!) I am going on Saturday as well - r u going teh night before or arriving on the day? Caz

If you were in an obestiy clinic you would certiainly be on this type of diet - contradicting doctors - arrgh!! I have also lost over 9st and feel fab now - all thanks to Cd and willpower. All teh best on your journey xx

thanks - she has got offered the job - and is over the moon - BUT is gonna speak to HR on MOnday and explain and get them to do the credit checks prior to her starting on 6th Novemeber. Fingers crossed for her xx

Thanks Kazz - I'll tell her that -s he really wants the job and felt that she had done a really good interview and came out and burst into tears because of the credit check - poor thing she is only trying to get her life back on track. I know loads about recruitments so can normally really help...

thanks guys - she isnt worried if there is a criminal search but she does have a small ccj (settled which is one year old) and due to a relationship breakup has one credit card with some payment difficulites - her other cards are fine. - Well she'll just have to wait and see - but it doesn't...

Hi chaps a starnge question for you - A friedn of mine had an excellent interview today for a large company that is governed by FSA - all was going fab - the job is a customer advisor - will be promoting insurance policies as part of the job - at the close of interview the interviewer just...

thanks bev - but thanks to duco all constipation was cleared yesterday! So now hoping that PH will keep poo soft so that I can pass it - fingers crossed!!

thanks roch! Another one to think about! Well the porridge was much better - and I do feel quite full for a relatively small amount - Thanks Dizzster! Izobel - thanks for fibre tried it - liked it didn't make the shake taste nasty BUT unfortuntaley didn't seem to make any difference in the...

thanks dizzy - see thats what I need idiot proof instructions - off to try it now!! Thanks Again!!

I tried a scoop in the shakes today Izzy - it was disgusting really bitty!! I quite fancied the "porridge!" although my attempt was AWFUL!!

ad = meant MAD diet!

HI guys as a few of you know I have been on this ad diet for approaching 230 days have lost over 9 stone - BUT I have been having really bad constipation problems in the latter half of the diet - so brought the Psyllium Husks powder today - to try adn make teh porridge as recommended on the...

Hi - over on the dark side (DH!):) A long time ago someone posted that we can have prawns and tuna on 790 plan and kindly posted the amounts - It was a CDC maybe Diva? Can anyone remind me of the amounts allowed?:)

Hi Xanth So very well done on your weightloss - the changes are amazing - I have been on CD for 30 weeks now like you SS NO cheating at all. Have dropped just over 9 stone now - still another 3 stone to go to see 8 something on the scales - never been that weight not ever! I look at old photos...