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:D thank you for your reply, very much appreciated xx

Hi all, just wondering if anyone can advise please? What do you do food wise if you will be having an operation in the future? A friend of mine is on 790 (we're converts to it!) although she sometimes have to have extra protein, but how long before the op does she have to start eating normally...

Hi, I had a similar problem and now don't have any veg, just the chicken and milk. Always stay in ketosis like this, so maybe that will help? It does make it a routine meal shall we say (trying to avoid a negative word like boring!) but when you get used to it, it's fine. Oh and if you can, use...

WOW! Well done - you must be so chuffed!

Hi, I have to say, I honestly don't know how people exercise whilst on this diet...I admire people for doing it, but my experience is that it is just too hard. I know it makes me feel more hungry and just totally drained. Remember you are using up calories just walking around and doing your...

Hi, sounds like you handled it well. I always think you do what you can, and if you enjoyed your day and you're back on it straight away, good for you. It's nice to hear a positive mental attitude, well done you! And keep going, from another 790 fan xx

Hi there, As well as the other things everyone has said, I have come accross one that works really well. I want to lose weight for an op, so to prepare myself mentally I got some yellow stickies and made a countdown clock - nothing fancy, just wrote from 28 to 1 on separate pieces, stuck it on...

The 790 plan is great - I'm doing it and losing well. With you having more to lose, you are sure to see the weight fly off too, and you will be in ketosis so not feel hungry. I recommend it, you can always just do it for a little while and then SS if you like? Good luck whatever you decide xx

Hi YM, I, like everyone else, has had those feelings this weekend..I put it down to the cold. If you need to do AAM to get through, then do it, I say, from bitter experience. I can't always SS and so take the chicken from 790, but not the veg, and that helps me no end when I desperately need...

Hi yummy mummy, I think the bars can slow people down, but maybe just whilst getting used to them. I know I can't eat them because they give me a rumbling tummy, and that's quite common too, so maybe just give it a whirl and see what happens? Nice to have if you can have them definitely! Hope...

Have you got a link - which post is it? Surely by doing this you're making the diet something that it's not? I mean I 'm not a purist, but when you start changing the diet, it's no longer the diet, is it? That confuses me a bit to be honest, although I do understand why people want to make this...

Hi yummy mummy, don't think we've chatted before, but I have to say, if you can, just don't do it...I mean in the long run of life, no, 2 glasses of wine won't matter, but realistically, the sugar may knock you out of ketosis and it will go straight to your head - you'll be on the floor through...

Congrats on your loss! I had a 4lb one last week too, but a small loss the week before. I'm finding 790 good, but still hard going at times. Keep up the good work though and keep posting about your journey won't you ?- it's motivating to hear success stories on 790 too xx

Thanks Champess and i'lldoit for the advice - going to take it on board and hopefully it will subside and I can feel better again. I really appreciate you posting, it feels lonely doing this, so thank you for taking the time to reply. I hope your journey's are going well too :D

Oooo that's interesting to know, thank you. I never thought of linking it to the flavours etc. Perhaps I have been a little low on water too, so will def try that tack and see if it helps. Thanks so much for replying, you've given me hope when I was beginning to think about leaving the diet. I...

Hi all, well I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday. I was just wondering what you all think of this: I am having real problems with acid, which had happened in the past on previous diets, but seems to be everyday on this. I am taking gaviscon for it, and eat some protein from the 790 plan...

Blimey then, she's done really really well but must be feeling a bit odd - I bet she can't believe it! Well done to her!

That's amazing!!! Can I ask, has she much to lose? Not to give away client confidentiality or anything, but to lose that much, you've surely got to be a bit bigger? xx

Hi, I don't know what plan you're on but are you allowed weetabix etc.? Because if you're only having 2 other sachets then it's like SS but with cereal thrown in, which will take you out of ketosis etc. It sounds like you have been struggling (don't we all) but maybe you need to have a good...

sounds too spicy for me, but glad you like it!

!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!! and enjoy those jeans!!!

:o Awww thanks <<big hug back to you>>

:D Thanks DQ, you're so helpful, and if I could vote for you to win the slimming award, I would! I will report back hopefully with good news soon, but seriously, thanks for replying, sometimes it feels very lonely doing this xx

Hi DQ, thanks for the reply x Maybe it is that simple then...just take the bars out? It can't be the chicken can it, as meat/fish don't affect you going into ketosis, is that right? It's a hard diet to do whilst you're not in ketosis isn't it, and this is day 5 so I had hoped to be by now! I'll...

Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well. I just wondered if anyone could advise me on this: I can't seem to get into ketosis. I started SSing on Saturday (after coming out because of a terrible TOTM and needing a 'full' meal) but by Monday had to have chicken from the 790 plan because I seem to...

Hi Lottie-kins, I just wanted to say that I'm with you and I think it's kind of an illusion that everyone is doing so well - I think people are inclined to post when things are good, and perhaps don't when things aren't so good. I too went off the diet in the past week, but I had really awful...

Hi there, well I'm not as experienced or qualified as others on this site, but reading your post, it rang a bell with me. For various reasons I came out of ketosis last week and put on 3lbs - I've only been doing the diet 3 weeks so it made me feel like I should just let go of it because at...

I have had the fresh tuna and that's really nice. Also, 190g is an awful lot, I got a Sainsburys Taste the Difference pack of 2 steaks and that was only 175 without the packaging. I had one steak for lunch and one for dinner. You can either grill them quickly or wrap them in foil and put them in...

You're the forum guru Mike and I'm listening to your lessons! Keep posting as they keep us going

Hi essexmum SNAP! I had a blip too this weekend, and am trying to get back into ketosis too today. Sounds like you're committed which is great. Keep looking forward not back and we'll get there!!

!!CONGRATULATIONS!! You must be so chuffed :D Truly inspiring :)

:D BIG well done - you must be so proud of yourself - and rightly so! Tell us, how does it feel to do it? Has your life changed? Have you changed? You look fab.

Yay - congrats!!!

Hi all, and firstly - thanks for caring! I was really touched to come on here and see people asking how I was, especially as things got worse before they got better. I started out on Sunday well, but eventually more disagreements and tempting food at my parents, combined with a feeling of real...

Thanks all....I'm going for that bath now and a good night's sleep, let's see what the morning brings...

Thanks DQ, you're right too - so many wise people on this forum!! What's bootcamp? Sounds exciting....

Thanks Dizzy, thanks Flopster, I just really feel so bad. I know I need to just get back in it, that's what I'd tell anyone else, but maybe with the pre-menstrual feelings it's all just got on top of me. I'll try and do as you say and hope for a better day tomorrow xx

Well done you, just the type of story we need to hear to give us all inspiration! Congrats skinny lady!!

Thanks DQ - you're right, I'm overreacting. I just don't want it to be the beginning of the end and fail again.... love your ticker though!! thanks xx

Hi, don't know if anyone is normally around on a Saturday night but I just feel so low....I have just had a terrible binge because I argued with my H and am so hungry I just wanted some nice food. There is so much stress in my life right now, and although I had my second weigh in yesterday...

Hi everyone, I'm on day 13 and am SSing but having some allowed protein from the 790 plan too. I read on another thread someone asking about getting a ketosis high and when does this happen? I have to be honest and say I'm totally exhausted and lethargic and was wondering when you get high (!)...

Fab progress Dave - well done mate!

We use an electric blanket at night - we're only in our early 30s lol, but I'm so cold and just be having it on for the first half hour it seems to warm my bones through. I see that you can buy them now with half-and-half controls, so you could have your side up high and hubby's low! Just a...

Hi Cait, I've had a few problems with my tum since starting the CD, but have managed to curb them by splitting my packs in half, as others have suggested, having most of the shakes hot rather than cold as that makes them easier on your system, taking an anti-acid tablet in the morning, and...

:D CONGRATS - that's a fantastic achievement :D You'll be at goal before you know it!!!

Thanks ladies for the messages and the hint Spaceangel about Rinatadene - will look out for those. Well done jemax for not succumbing to temptation too! Wishing everyone continued success :D

:D CONGRATS to you both - what an achievement You should rightly feel very proud of yourselves :)

:) thanks Azlan (love the name and love the film and book) - I just couldn't get how it worked compared to 790, 1000 etc. Now I understand and can sleep easy!! Thank you xx

Thanks Bib, I think I understand that bit, it's just confusing me as to the calorie business...anyway enough of that! Good luck and keep going with it - even when the going gets tough!! xxx

Hi Mrs Bean ! I think the thing I'm coming to realise is that the human body defies logic to a certain extent - so you musn't panic about the static scales....they will have to move at some point and your body is prob just adjusting. Just keep going hun, I have about the same as you to lose...

Thanks Irene and Mrs Bean - am feeling hopeful so here we go! All the best for your journeys too xx

Hi ladies, thanks for your kind support. I have posted another thread with my strategy for success - would appreciate your opinions! Hope you are all well and keep going strong xx

Hi Bib, I'm not an expert! but I second what has been said, and if you did decide to try the higher route first it could help you slide into ketosis easier and also lose good weight, as it's still low cal comparitively. I don't think there's ever a perfect moment to start something like this...

Good for you on starting again! Am sure you'll find it worth it when those pounds start melting away..and just think, no more green and red days!!! Good luck ! x

Hi all, well after my teething problems with this diet, yesterday became too much and I ate some chicken and cheese and drank 1 pt milk...good protein choices, but enough to knock me out of ketosis. TBH the acid tummy was hurting so much I just had to do something - and was 95% of the way to...

Well done G1981 on your fab weight loss! and thanks jellybelly for the advice :) I'm beginning to think this diet isn't for me though :( I don't think my tummy likes it at all and I haven't experienced any of the good feeling that people talk about. I feel very upset and quite panicky...

You too - and enjoy the feeling and the jacket xx

That's the spirit Puddytat! :cool: Well, I do like other types of spirits on a Saturday night, but <sigh> this one will have to do for now!;) :D

:o Hi Debz - thanks, I am going to shut up about it now before it becomes urban legend!!! ;)

Just try and 'keep your own counsel' as my gran would say happygal! I think the thing is if people don't have to diet themselves they don't understand it that well you know...it looks a simple equation doesn't it (i.e. food in less than food burned) but of course we know it's not like that. If...

Hi jack, I think if you look back through the threads you will find some receipes for the 790 plan, I found some when I was browsing the other day. I think chicken wrapped in foil is always nice, you can even add the asparagus into the foil and it cooks too, making it very simple to do. Have...

!!! CONGRATS Debzx !!! You have done so well, your progress is inspiring! And a lovely size 16 per una jacket as well - sounds like a nice reward :) Wonder what size it'll be by Christmas ;)

It's such a big change you are bound to feel down at times, just like everyone does. I know what you mean, and I think your fiancee should be more supportive - it's hard when you see someone on a day-to-day basis to see changes that occur, but I bet other people would. And anyway - that's a fab...

thank you for your replies, I think you have made me feel like that's the right thing to do, and the best thing to do, if it's a choice between 790 and suffering from acid and ultimately giving up. I guess I can use the 790 when the acid is bad, and then on days when it's not, just SS? It...

Good luck juju doll! My main advice is to cut down on stuff now because this will help you enter ketosis quicker. I did this and felt more in contol as well, it avoids the 'last supper' mentality of bingeing before starting, which ultimately will make you feel worse. The other advice is get...

Thank you both for your reassuring and speedy replies <big kiss to say thank you> My CDC said I wouldn't be in ketosis on the 790, which is why I am confused. I really love the diet and am totally commited to it - which is why it's such a bummer that I am having these problems. Do you think...

From what I understand, and I'm no expert!, but no you won't go into ketosis on the 1200 plan, but weight loss should still be considerable, esp if your friend has that much weight to lose. I can give you a small comparison. My friend, who weighs 16 stone, lost 7lbs in her first week on the...

Hi guys, well I've only been doing the diet a week, but what a week it has been! I've lost 10 pounds which is great, esp as I have pcos, but my tummy has been v acidy. Many kind people have commented on another thread that this can happen in the first few weeks, but also that this can be...

:D thanks everyone for your replies, very helpful indeed. The acidy feeling seems to have settled down a little now, but I shall keep drinking the water as suggested, and if it gets bad again, have a little chicken like on the AAM week....I know technically that's not 'normal' to do, but if...

:D Nice one Lisa! Feels great to get a good loss doesn't it? 2 stone in 5 weeks is amazing!!!! Do you mind me asking how much you want to lose?

:D thanks for the replies - just been watching tv with hubby and feeling really contented. It's not like our usual friday 'treat' night where we'd have takeaway - but it's worth it I guess! Hope you are all having a good evening and a fab weekend ladies (and gents) :)

Couldn't have done it without your help ladies! Thank you for your replies :D

Awww thanks everyone :o <puddycat goes all shy>

and I lost 10 pounds! :D I couldn't be happier, and have even made myself a little ticker to celebrate (well that's if it works!). It's been a hard week because I had a funny tummy etc. but I'm glad I stuck with it. My friend who is doing the 1000kcal plan also lost - 7lbs for her which is...

Well done Mrs Roch - sounds like your short term goals are just the inspiration needed ! :D

:D !!! really laughed when I saw the rest of the posts this morning....and just to clear up the confusion - I think the new scales we bought had something to do with the odd reading!!! .....but the chicken was de-lish anyway ;)

Hi SpaceAngel, Thanks for that.....tbh though I have only done 1 week of SS so far. It's just I have a really acidy stomach and I thought tonight that some chicken may help calm it down. I haven't cheated once, but I haven't felt very good at all since starting the plan so I feel unsure about...

Hi all, Well I never thought I'd post so much but it feels like home here everyone is so nice! Can anyone tell me, are the AAM weights for raw or cooked meat? It's just my whole cooked chicken breast was just over 2 oz, but it weighed 6 oz raw - obv. the fluid came out in cooking making it...

:D v funny isobel! Thank you for your replies ladies, I'd hate to have to give up now as it seems to be working and that's never happened before! Will stick with it and see how it turns out. First proper weigh in tomorrow so hopefully that will give me some oomph back!! thanks for taking...

Hi all, I was wondering if any of you old hands could give your opinion on my situation... I have been SSing for a week and until today had some tummy toilet issues. They've stopped thankfully! but all day my tummy has felt really acidy. I decided to have the AAM tonight of some cooked chicken...

Just think that overall this time dedicated to fulfilling your goal is a tiny amount of your life - but if you don't do it, your life may not be full of the lovely things increased self esteem, self confidence and peace of mind bring. Hope that helps hun!

:) Thanks sweetbun for that info, it's always nice to hear people's experiences. How are you getting on with the 790 plan? I am thinking of moving up to it because my tummy is very acidy, and I think I need some food to settle it. I don't think the packs on their own are totally right for me...

Hi Brandee, I'm by no means an expert on this, but I found just being distracted helped a lot - so watching tv, or being on here, or even sleeping, just anything that helps get through those painful times. I like going out for walks quite late in the evening as well because I think it helps your...

:) Thanks ladies for all your replies, I found them very reassuring. I guess I'll just have to give it time and see what happens. I hope everything works out fine as I'm doing this with a view to starting a family, so I really have a good end goal! I'm doing CD by the way. I am in ketosis and...

Hi, and thank you i'lldoit (love the name!) for the welcome and helpful advice. I hope to become a regular on this board as I know this journey is much easier when you have a supportive community like this to chat with. I feel hearing other people's experiences of this will help me maintain my...

Hi all, Well I'm new to posting but have been reading this site for a few days and really like it, so I thought I'd join in and say hi! I'm on day 6 of SS and would like to lose about 3 stone, but have PCOS so other diets have not worked for me at all. I'm hoping I will have the success other...