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Hi Jaxie Looking at your goal and taregt I can't believe how alike we are. I started at the same weight and actually hit the target weight you are aiming for in about October. Since then there has been a steady falling off the wagon so that Iweigh 1/2 pound more than you!. Weird that. I too...

Thanks Sarah and Dawn. First day was tough and I have to confess to a handful of popcorn that isn't in the Cambridge book!. But I weighed myself today and have lost 2lbs!!! So yes I can do it.!

Hi All, Restaring today. On my first litre of water and my first cup of slurp. Slightly nervous as I have had a couple of false restarts. Also a colleague told me that you only ever do Cambridge once. But my view is that I have done it before so I can do it again. Will be doing ss+ raven

good luck everyone. I am starting again today. Onwards and downwards. r x

Hi All I too would have been at goal had I stuck to the diet. But Ramadan is sooooooo difficult without addingthe extra restrictions of the diet. Going to properly restart on Thursday.- have got a couple of days away and a nice lunch out planned. Good luck everyone

Hi Hope everyone had a fab Eid. Sorry I;ve been quiet for a while - just trying to cope with work and Ramadan. Got the last of my visitors tomorrow so then I can strat back on the diet. I think my body thought it was "eat" not Eid. Who's been a very naughty girl..................

ha ha I'm here! some night owl beat that!!!

Hi Gem Welcome back and congrats on the engagement. I haven;t tried the porridge yet but stick with what you know. You know it works! Good luck

Hi Brina Hope you enjoyed the pics. You will need new clothes soon! lol! or have nice ones that you have owned whcih will fit much more nicely. Keep going with the course it will be worth it in the end. I have three children and did a social work course as a mature student. It was hard as...

Hi Sunny Big hug first of all. I can't claim to know exactly how you are feeling but have come close.! First of all well done on sticking with the diet enough to be able to lose 3 stone. So you must have done that right! Also lots ofpeople fall off teh wagon for holidays sickness etc. No big...

Hi Ca Good luck on finding a new cd. I know it'simportant have all the food etc on time. I found it helpful to spearate out and leave out only the packs I was going to have that day. You can't do that if you have none! As for support - this site and cambridgedieters are all the support you...

Hi Tillyfloss Stick with and I am sure you will lokk even more fab in November. Having the goal will help you stay motivated. You will lose at least two stone by November. The more water you drink the more you will lose. Keep us posted

Hi Dinkey Well done on finding the diet. For the new job don;t forget to take one of those fresh breath sprays. Also take with you toothbrush and toothpaste - no problem with brushing your teet a few times a day as long as you don;t eat the toothpaste. lol Drink loads of water! As for the...

Hi Well done on teh weight loss. Since getting some weight off I have been able to have a better relationship with my feet, lol! Before I was struggling to cut my nails etc. Now thiking I might actually be able to take more care of them. Need new shoes as all my others flap about as too...

Hi Dani I agree with what the others have said. Some of what you will eb feeling will be the diet kicking in - Stick with it and don;t try to modify it too much. You will find you feel lots better next week. Especially after your fits weigh in. If you need caffeine maybe try halving your...

Hi Dizzy Well done on the weight loss. I have found I can gain as much as 3 lbs in a day if I weigh myself at night having drunk loads of water. Water must be very heavy! The trick though is to spread the water out during the day and not drink too much late at night. Well done on resisting the...

Hi All This forum is like having lots of friends who are all know what its like to be on a diet. Within minutes if you need support - it will be there. Its fabulous and has helped me to lose 4 stones. Something I would never have been able to do on my own. So thank you everyone and good luck...

Well done madameruthybaby! Keep going and keep glugging and I am sure you will get the 5lbs target for next week. Fantastic!

Hi hun I know what you mean re the tiredness. I think thats the worst thing. with the water I would try and stop drinking at 9pmish so that you can get some decent sleep. On the meal front I find the weetabix is low cal etc and also helps with a cambridge side effect!! I do use sweetener...

Hi maybe baby and dieting queen Hope you are coping with the diet and fasting. Had a difficult day today because I was on a training course. Everyone was eating and drinking all day and kept on asking me if I wanted anything. Willpower and motivation under stress! On the way home I went...

Hiya I too have a pair of size 14 jeans I used. Today went out and bought two size 12 tops. I also used to do a text dialogue with a friend who was also doing the diet. Had to text in the morning and again at night - no lies or cheating. She's fallen off the wagon and thats why I thought I...

Hiya I don;t do cooking but if you used tandoori powder and a bit of lemon juice added to vff yoghurt you could marinade your own chicken. This would then be ok on the diet. Not sure about the lemon juice but it will stil be less damaging than shop bought. I have had a chicken seekh kebab...

Hi I have allergies anyway so just add to the growing list. I find my family like the idea of doctors advising you not to eat certain foods! I think not making too many bad foods at home will help. What happens with us is that we end up visiting all the elders and any food I make ends...

Hi Janey On any other diet a 2.5lb loss would have probably got you a slimmer of the week sticker. lol! As everyone ahs said lots of factors such as TOTM , fluid retention, water intake etc. You should see a fab weight loss next week. Some weeks you will notice more difernece in inches than...

lol! I found myself to be ratty too. I think its cos there's so much temptation around. After your weigh-in I am sure you will be on cloud nine. Just think about all the gorgeous clothes you will be able to wear. SOmetimes I was ratty cos jealous cynical people would try and sabotage...

Hiya and well done on coming back to the diet. Try not to drink too much water late at night as this won't help with the sleep problem. You shoudl start feeling much better soon but keep and eye on it and work on a plan that is manageable for you. You have done the diet before and know it...

wow caz thats an amazing amount of water. You will probably find that the toliet becomes your new best friend. Don;t drink too much late at night or you end up with a very disturbed nights with trips to the loo. Lol at the shake accident - these things happen. Just as long as you didn't...

Hi I use cold water to mix into a smooth paste then add some water from the kettle. Then use my hand blender to whisk up. Not too much though as it ends up too frothy. I also make sure I have black pepper etc at the ready and some can get a bit repetitive. I haven't had any soups for months as...

well done on the weight loss so far. Its nice that rings are more comfortable and you can make the most of treasured ite,s. I think there is something sad about things we love not fitting any more. But there are lots of yukky things that won't fit any more but you iwll really be pleased to...

lol! What about when you walk past a coffee shop or foodie pace? God the smells - I feel like one of those Bisto kids!!! I have to make food for the kids and just making some toast is torture. My hubby always gets a curry takeout and wow does that smell yummy. To be honest I haven't...

Hi Milena When do you go on msn? I think you have done fantastically well. The weight loss can't be as fast if you have a healthier bmi. What are your weak times or danger points? raven

Hi Milena Well done on geetting back on the wagon. Don;t worry about falling off. Also start each day as a new day. Have some extra water. If you stick to the diet you will soon see the weght come off. If you feel tempted try and go for water. Try adding the water flavouring. I also try...

Hi Cissie and Janey - how did you get on with your weigh-ins. Well done Mushu for sticking with it. Thats a fabulous weight loss - use it to spur you on. Have you tried using a motivational tool, for example choosing a pair of jeans etc that you want to fit into. This will help you stay...

Hi Missing packs is very risky and you run the danger of becoming unwell. If you are finding the packs difficult to stomach - try having half a pack at a time. The chcolate one makes a lovely cup of hot choc or you could use the vanilla with a spoon of coffee whizzed up to make a cappucino...

Hi guys Well done on starting Cambridge. Bits of advice I would share are to try and save your packs for as late in the day as possible. Or do what I did and split a chocolate shake in half and half in the morning as a hot chocolate and half again at night as a nice warming hot choc...

Hi Given the choice between dogbreath and rolls of fat - I know which one I prefer! Its not too bad once you started brushing your teeth several times a day, drinking 3 litres and then spraying fresh breath spray in between. Do I sound obsessed?! Lol! But I o need to obsess about something...

Hiya I found the diet really tricky at first - mainly becasue I used to spend all day eating - and all night if I could. Had a few spotty days after I started the water but it soon cleared up and my skin is lovely now. Keep at it and you will soon be in the bikini. Do use teh forums for...

well done smurf. The great thing aout the diet is that it really does work! Its hard but no pain no gain as they say. Well doen and hope there are many more successful weigh-ins ahead.

Hi Milena I will be your twin if you like. I am 5ft 3 and was 11 st 3, 2 weeks ago. I have just dipped under 11stone so not that far apart. There might be someone else along soon who is a perfect match but I am happy to step in. Clothes size wise I have been wearing 14 but have today bought...

Hi The fruits of forest one is ok if made into porridge with psyllium husks. Its like a fruity favoured porridge if you close your eyes and use a lot of imagination.! There probably isn't aneed for porridge made this way now that we have porridge on sole source. However it comes in handy if...

Hi hun Eid - oh no and oh dear!! I will have to use the "already eaten" line. But it won;t work. I might try taking a bottle of water with me to distract folk and keep swigging at that whilst prentding to eat. If I have rice etc a trick is to create a donut shape on the plate and fill the...

Hi Thank you everyone and good luck on the diet

Hiya I have ost mine. lol!!! I have gone from a 40dd to a 34b. Made the mistake about a month ago of getting measured and investing in lots of new sets of pretty lingerie which no longer fits. Its so bad that when I bend over my boobs fall out. I wanted to lose my "mummy tummy" but thats...

Hi Hun I can't be your twin cos I am too tall. If you can find a "twin" I think you will do just fine with all your would-be twins on here. Whenver you are wavering just come on to the forums and view the motivational beore and afetr photos or read some posts. If you feel hungry just drink some...

Fasting on Cambridge Hi I started Cambridge in April and have lost 4 stone. I am a stone off target and thought it would be really hard to manage over Ramadan. I have moved up to 810 so I have weetabix with soya milk and sweetener in the morning washed down with a litre of water and half a...

Hi all Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I started Cambridge 5 months ago and have lost 4 stone. yippee. Weight loss would have been faster if I had not taken a couple of weeks off here and there. Doing Ramadan at the moment and managing to behave myself. Good luck everyone on the diet