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Thank you BL, I always love your honesty, and have said previously what an inspiration you are. I read your diary entry, and my first reaction was-thank goodness I am not the only one feeling this way...I too feel the days are whizzing by and I have not made any steps towards fulfilling myself...

I just have to brag-sorry!:D Or maybe it can be an inspiration for someone: I have lost 24 pounds so far, and today was only my THIRD weigh in!! So-it is do-able just stick to it! Also, I had a huge (15 pounds) loss my first week, and then 'only' lost 4 pounds on second-but 5 this week-so don't...

Tegzy, have you looked into OA? Overeaters Anonymous have meetings all over the UK. The meetings may not be for everyone (not for me-tried but didn't take to it) however-the 12 step programs have helped many, many people. Otherwise, other than a therapist of some sort-I'm not sure..I've been...

Hi, I too find that I am very emotional. I believe it is because I use(d) food to cover so many feelings-frustration, anger, sadness, boredom etc-it is so hard to have to actually feel these things now and not smile, be funny and then go and eat! This is not an easy choice, but it is that-a...

Wow-thanks Gg- what a lot to think about-I answered yes to all of them,which doesn't surprise me-but I do feel sad about the used teabag type questions...I am so sad for myself (hope it will become the old me) that I would take food from the bin-you know-the pack of biscuits that I didn't want...

I've been reading a few threads about how the bars can cause tummy gripes, and loo issues :o I am having similar problems with the soups-anyone else?!?!? I am only having one a day-cleansing:eek: but uncomfortable...sigh.

Joy86 over in the Lighter Life has inspired me to start this thread. I believe that for so many of us this is a psychological journey as much as a physical one, and it's easier to change it (our bodies) if we love it! So I will start... 1.I love how strong my legs are to carry around this...

I wasn't interested in getting weighed-as explained in previous posts. My lovely CDC wouldn't allow that though, so this morning (day 7) I weighed myself and.................................................................................................... I HAVE LOST 15-YES 15...

Fantastic!! Well done-here's to another brilliant week. xx

Please excuse the following long rambles-I feel like I've made an important psychological discovery about myself. One which probably everyone has made about themselves-but bear with me-if you dare!! I am on day 6. 100% ss-yay me-the weekend was tough because of the lack of work routine, but I...

Oh- I should also say that I had a bad nights sleep-I am such a dormouse, and never cope well on too little...so probably not all CD!!

I am feeling absolutely terrible today-I am on day 3, and was fine for my first 2 days. However-I'm doing this, and other than the voices in my head constantly telling me to eat-there is nothing to put me off!! What I would like to know is: is this normal-to feel worst on day 3? Will it go...

Hello-silly question, but something to chat about-what coffee would you recommend?!??! I have noticed the true taste now that I'm not swamping it with milk...don't like the black coffee in the 2 chain places I've tried, and would love some ideas on an instant for home and my desk. I used to be a...

I am on day two as well-we can do it! I just feel a little washed out-but I am believing that it will pass, and when ketosis kicks in, we will be buzzing with energy! Good luck-keep us posted.

I have had alot of day ones-but am still happy that I got through yesterday! I am aware this time 'round of my emotional eating,so much so, that I am yet to notice any actual physical symptoms (apart from the 42 000 trips to the loo!!:p). I am feeling a little challenged right now cause there...

I am on a new day one-many blips along the way.I am physically hungry-but can cope with that because I am relying on ketosis to kick in in a few days-but what I am finding SO SO hard is my emotional hunger...or is it habit? Will this go away? Am I 'hungry' cause thats what I do-eat because the...

Thanks! Well done you on your earlier loss-good luck with the next stage!! I am not having any symptoms of the big K yet-hope I get the feeling of well being!!!

Hi, I know I have asked questions about ketosis, and I am sure 1000 people have asked 100000000 questions before-so I'm really sorry to be repetitive!!! My question is: please could someone explain to me in layman's terms what ketosis is? Will it make me feel better-less hungry and sick? (I am...

Wednesday: well I'm nearly there-a few more hours 'til bedtime, and I will have done 3 days!! :) I hope ketosis kicks in properly-am not enjoying the extreme hunger, headache and wooziness-but I hope it will all pass with the magic that is ketosis.

Yay- I did a whole day yesterday-has taken many many weeks of failed attempts to get to this point!! Feel washed out and sleepy-hopefully this will pass as ketosis kicks in...hope so!!!

Today I start again, I lost 3 stone before Christmas, and have gained them all back, plus one and a half more!!!!! I could, yet couldn't believe it when I got on the scales this morning-I have avoided them-such denial! I 'only' went back up the one size that I had lost-but otherwise couldn't...

I'm sure it's been done before, but I just wanted to put down a couple of reasons I love this diet-other than the weight loss :p 1. I don't think of food in the same way. (other than my weird food porn habit-I read recipe books secretly under the covers at night!!!:D) 2. I now love...

Hello fellow Sydneysider!! Well...I now live in London-but I still call Australia home (cue orchestra and Peter!) I carry a travel toothbrush set with me everywhere and drink lots of mint tea.Those spray things are meant to be good-but look into it, cause I think I've read on here that some...

Thank you all so much-I knew I was being crazy-that's why I came straight to minimins after talking to the guy at the school...it's just so frustrating to have built myself this 'wall'-I WILL BEAT IT!!! Thanks again. xxx

I wish very much to do a course in London-it's a part time thing, and I don't need to worry about any qualifications etc. I can afford it, and am lucky enough to have the time. I called to find out when it is on, and was told Jan. or Oct. next year. So far-so good/clear?!?! When he told me...

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You can do it! Just by starting again, you are already beating the eating monsters (as I call them-they lurk in all sorts of unexpected places) Good luck for the week! xx

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I'm glad I'm not the only one with troubles with the stats on the left! Yesterday I entered my new weight etc (a 5lb loss this week) and it is saying i've lost an extra pound?!?!? Strange... lol. x

I lost 5 pounds. That's 16 pounds off in 2 weeks!!!! WOOHOO!!! How did everyone else do? xx

Thanks-just needed to know I wasn't the only one. I can deal with the pangs-warm water is great-don't know why!!! x

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I am in ketosis... at least I assume I am-haven't diverted from ss-but I am still getting strong hunger pangs. I mean actual, physical tummy grumbling pangs-not the biscuit whisperings that I can deal with! I get hungry at meal times-well, shake times, you know what I mean! Is this normal...

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WOW!!! LOVE IT!!! Will remember that whenever I fly-regardless of what I look like, or how I feel. Well done. American Airlines and it's staff should be ashamed of themselves.

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I'm so glad to see other people are scale hoppers!! I am OBSESSED- it's ridiculous!! First thing in the morning, last thing at night...will the madness never end?!?!?!? lol

Witchy-did your plane experience happen recently? I am flying at Christmas, and was hoping that I would have lost enough to not feel too uncomfortable (it's long haul-no-one is completely comfortable!) The last time I flew, I needed an extension, and it was the other passengers around me that...

How do I put a list of goals and losses on my page? Lots of you have them come up under everything you've written-how do you do that?!?!? I tried getting a ticker-didn't work, so a list would be great... ta muchly. x

Thank you all so much! I think I am going to have these feelings pop up intermittedly, and had better just get used to it!! I really do feel it's now or never-so that means NOW!! Keep me posted on your journeys-I shall look out for you all. Thanks again. DDB. X

Thanks so much Blonde Logic, You are one of my main inspirations-sorry to gush-but there it is!! I have to come to terms with the fact that my whole attitude towards food and eating is going to have to change forever if I want the weight to go and stay away forever. I am only in week 2-so I...

Hello, Greetings from the Cambridge Diet site... I have been inspired by everyone on all their VLCD journeys, and have just started mine on CD. I am into my second week and the euphoria of my first weigh in (11lbs!) has just worn off. Could anyone here recommend a book or audio thing...

Crown? Do we get a crown?!?!

Hello, I was wondering if there were any people out there who were or are on the ss journey for quite a haul. I am in my second week, and had a great 1st WI- 11 pounds gone...but today I feel a bit impatient and want it ALL off NOW! I don't mind the shakes etc, and I have got through the...

Dear me-sounds very traumatic. I hope you and your son feel better very soon. Please keep coming back to visit-you have been very inspiring. Take care. x

FANTASTIC!! WELL DONE! X

Thank you all so much! I should have also stated that I love Minimins too-helped alot in the early,hard-to-adjust days!! And will continue to help for a long time to come!! THANK YOU!!! XXXX (geez-almost an oscar speech...mustn't forget my stylist next time)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! So pleased for you. I think we started within a couple of days of each other-so I'll keep a look out for you here for inspiration!! xx

I lost 11 pounds my first week!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY!! I LOVE CAMBRIDGE!!! (the diet...and the town :))

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Please may I join? Not at all computer savvy-don't know how to cut and paste...no laughing!! Want to lose a stone at least-more if at all possible.

Hi, Discussion time: I was surfing through the 3589 tv channels I now seem to have and I came across a show about people who had a stomach bypass op. (I think that's the op-their tummies are made smaller and a part of their small intestines are bypassed) Now, I am not considering it for...

So how long will I be winner?!?!?

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Hello, Long time no see/speak/read/etc. LOL... I have been away, gained 3 more stones, and am now back more determined than ever-it's getting life threatening for goodness sake!! Anyhoo... I am on day 4, I think I am in ketosis, but was just wondering if anyone else has...

Hi Lilacbunnykins, (great name!!) I am on day 6 and am finding today a bit tough-mainly cause Sunday was such an eat-y day for me formerly...sigh...BUT I will get through it-cause, like you, this time it's for me and not to please anyone else. So -welcome back!! We can do it!! x

Thanks Yasmine-Samara, I am def drinking more than 3 litres a day-but I have 3 as a minimum-if that makes any sense?!? Am on day 6...Sunday...a bit harder today, I guess a quieter day without the routine of work will always be a bit challenging. Hope everyone is doing well? x

Hi Lillypop, I am on day 5 of ss on CD, and just wanted to thank you for your inspirational story. I have been reading your blog (even before restarting cd) and am so excited to be back on cd. I have alot of weight to lose (11 ish stone...sigh) but I just want you to know reading your stories...

Yay Jasmine and Deltamike!! We can do it!! I am still thinking in a one day at a time way, and may have to for this whole CD journey, but hey, whatever gets us through! Today I was freezing and not at all interested in eating-even had to force myself to have my shakes...so I don't think I need...

Oh man-It doesn't matter how many times I reread the thing-I always get a mistake in there...I meant everYone not everone...sigh. x

Day 3... Day three done and dusted!! Not sure if I have hit the big K yet, but I am feeling better today-no awful food battles like yesterday,thank goodness-I literally had my head in the fridge at one point trying to figure out what I might like...before realising the main thing I want is to...

Thankyou all so much! It is so great to have support here-I haven't mentioned being on the diet to anyone-not yet, at least-I want to feel in control of it before telling people. I got through today-just!! I had a very very wobbly moment at lunchtime...but got through it by telling myself I...

Hello, I have just managed my first day of ss after a couple of hiccupy days-and I just had to come on here to cheer!! I have a looooong cd journey ahead of me, but I have restated this with a new mindset, so I certainly feel much more positive. My new attitude is simply: one day at a time. Hope...

Thanks everyone! I didn't mean to sound grumpy-not used to having moods-used to suppressing everything with food!! ;) Am on my second litre of water and know I can get through this.Just between us though, wish it was a magical,three day process,then I could have pizza for dinner!!!:D I...

Hello!! Not wanting to sound whingey... when is this famous ketosis meant to kick in? I feel like poo(in ruder terms tho.!!) tired, irritable,HUNGRY!!! I want ketosis,or is this it-three days they said,three days aaaaaaaaarrr!! Ok, I have calmed down, sorry. Please could someone just tell...

I am so excited- I managed to do one whole day of SS!!!:D I know it seems silly,as I have many many many days of SS to go,it's just it was my first one,and I have had so many false starts-so... hooray!! I am a bit sleepy this morning-many loo runs through the night!! I like banana flavoured...

Many thanks for all your replies. I really appreciate the minty strips and marigold boullion tips! Ijust wanted to know if I was obliged to buy everything from CD so thanks. Also, my sweeteners question was just to know if I needed to carry my own, or be able to use the little sachet thingys in...

Hello all!! I am sorry I've not been around-I have been peeking every now and then, but it has taken me this long to actually get my act into order and start...so here I am: officially a wemitt, with much weight to lose, officially on The Cambridge Diet (sole source). I know there may be a diary...

Hello all! I'm back! Exhausted,but it was a great trip. I did fit in the seat-next time I'll be smaller so more comfortable-but,still;I DID fit!! Thankyou all so much for your uplifting messages,it really,really made me feel better to hear from so many of you. One thing I can thank...

hehehe!! thankyou!! I am actually feeling better,just running to computer helped. will try and get in touch from South Africa,only there for two days-how jet setty is that!?!?!?! xx

Hello!! I am at the airport about to do long haul flight to Jo'burg.Lovely-except that I just need someone to tell me I will fit in seat and its ok to be uncomfortably large on plane.Just had horrid experience-person in line ahead of me turned around at check in and said "just don't put me next...

Hi I just joined-hope its ok to contribute?! I can't wait for the feeling, that everyone is looking at me in the wrong way, to go away. Also,to not feel so apologetic for taking up more room, generally-though that may be psychological?! DDB.X

Thankyou both so much for your kind welcome, I went to bed last night like a kid on Christmas eve.-so excited about starting this day!!I know there will be major reality checks along the way,but it does give you(one) such a great feeling knowing that you've made a choice.Now I feel like I am in...

I really,really do mean it this time!! I have been struggling with my weight,and,more importantly,my self image all my adult life. Today,all of a sudden,I just realized that enough is enough.I posted a thing in the new comers section telling you all that I bought CD satchets ages ago,well...