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Sweet as pie. Sticking to it nicely but can't wait to get on PP lol. I think it's a good intro to healthy eating. Which I will do but need flexibility too. I don't waste pp in chocolate etc even though I like it. I am willing to eat healthy all week but want a day off once a week for pub lunch...

I use the Philips Airfryer almost daily. It's fab, much faster than oven too and there is a catchment underneath the basket for any oil to drip away. I too use frozen chunky oven chips in it. I also do sausage & bacon which comes out fantastically crispy with all fat drained off. I've done...

I have found I have not snacked or been hungry in between. I've eaten till I'm full up though and drank large glass of water/coke zero with each meal apart from breakfast, I have tea/coffee. 3 good meals a day. However, late on , ie now my belly rumbles. I have not eaten later than 6pm. Tonight...

Wow Wendi, that's an excellent weightloss, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Stick with what's obviously working. X Sara, I used fresh chilli, garlic, cumin, coriander, squeeze of lime juice & a tiny bit of chilli powder. It was lush & fiery. I'm ok with SS but only short term. I want the...

Weetbix are a treat on treat list. Lol

Wendy & Minimammy - are you both doing SS? How are you finding it? I have done most diets previously but always return to PP because of flexibility. Prior to Xmas I took all of December off and gained 7lb with eating & drinking excessively for a month. I've sneaked at scales and think I've...

I'm definitely eating more healthy. Im enjoying it but couldn't do it long term because of not having the weeklies of 49 PP. Because the food list is so rigid, I am using both treats each day for simple things. I do feel better, fuller & healthier though. I will do this for 2 weeks. Then return...

Porridge / oats. Puffed wheat (Morrisons and tesco do them ) --they're like sugar free sugar puffs It says any whole grain cereal. Suppose you'd have to read labels. Bite size and original shredded wheat are the obvious ones. Hope this helps. X

Yes all free apart from meringue and ice cream. They're on the extras list which you pick 2 of each day. I think you can get the list on the WW website for free foods. Today I'm having : Brunch Grilled bacon, poached egg, grilled tomatoes on Warburton Thins toasted. Handful of cherries...

Furthermore. Added all my food up in pro points and I've ate approx 20 pp. plus fruit on top which is interesting as my allowance would be 26 per day plus weeklies so this simple start does encourage a wider range of healthy eating and lower calories. Are well today. Very full. X

Completely changed menu lol because forgot to get chicken out of freezer! Breakfast Mashed boiled egg with black pepper on dry granary nimble x2 Melon & grape medley Lunch Ham salad (large) with balsamic vinegar Cherries - small bowl Dinner (still cooking) Grilled haddock @ mushy peas with...

Joined tonight. Weighed in at 9, 13. Target is 9 st & start tomora: Breakfast Shredded wheat, skimmed milk, sweetener melon/grapes Lunch Ham & boiled egg salad with balsamic vinegar & WW bread x 2 Cherries Dinner Chicken marinated in chilli & spices, salad, warb thins & low fat cheese (extra...

Do not lose weight for that idiot. Do it for you and only you x

I had 28 lb to lose and it took 20lb of that before I dropped from size 14 to 12 at the bottom and 14lb to drop from 16 to 12 at top. Then only another 4lb to drop another size at bottom to 10 but I'm still a 12 at top. Unfortunately I carry all my weight on belly and boobs, proper apple me. X

Thanks Tracey, it's hard work on VLCD so you wanna see loss loss loss all time. Not had hunger pangs today and got dirty breath again so think I'm back in ketosis thank god. Lol. Thanks again for your advice. Xxxx

Bad news today. Weighed in at 9, 6 (put 2 in since Friday) so the slight gain has caught me up. Could have been worse I suppose. Anyway I'm back in the zone and hopefully it'll be gone ASAP. X

Tracy, you're spot on! I lose 1/2lb on a good week if not on VLCD, some weeks on this I lose 2lb only which others manage on conventional diets. I'd be lucky for 1-2lb per month. I will get straight back on it. Bellys rumbling! This morning my weight had STS, unless I show a gain tomora, this...

Had today off for wedding anniversary. I only have 5lb till goal so I guess tomora I'll see what the damage is & decide wether to jump back on plan or start refeed anyway. I felt so guilty having the alcohol it was untrue. I've had 3 products & protein meal & banana to come out of ketosis & 2...

I eat a low carb diet so I always go into ketosis on 2nd day of this diet. (3rd time). Some take several days before ketosis. I get that metallic taste & no hunger at all. I've done the strips & they vary through the day depending on the amount of water. If there's a slight pink tinge you're in...

Day 20 today. Doing ok, getting bored at times but surprisingly ok. No hunger at all. Weighed 9, 12 this morning so that's 15 lb gone in 20 days. Got another 12 to go but gonna begin refeed around 9,5 as I'll gain a little & hopefully lose the last 1/2 stone the healthy way with limited complex...

Yes. It does feel like a treat having the bars. I've not craved anything yet either. Last time on CD I used to crave jacket potato & salad with cheese or pizza. I'm not even a big pizza fan. I also used to have really weird dreams. Not had any on this. Oh I can't wait to be slim. I'm wishing...

I think the weight loss is slightly more with S & S. I also feel it's easier than CD. More choice of products & the meal is a god send, it makes me feel normal sitting down for dinner with hubby. I prefer the products on S & S by far. The bars are to die for. I always save one for for the...

Day 12 Could have slept forever. I'm energetic during my waking hours but seem to need to be in bed earlier & for longer. Diet wise everything's good. Very good. Had a sneaky peep this morning in scales. Lost another 2 lb so that's 10lb and it's only just starting day 12 Z

Day 10 today. Got up late for work but never mind. Everyday I have been waking early for some reason. Last night I forgot to set alarm and I go and oversleep. Must have all caught up with me. Only half hour late. Anyway diet wise- well it's unbelievably good. Not missing food at all. To be...

Similar to me then Lainey. We can do it! Good luck. Great loss this week too. X

Can I join? I'm a Monday weigh-in too. I previously lost my weight through calorie counting then Cambridge Diet but have piled 2.5 stone of it back on in the last 6-12 months. So started S & S last Monday 14th Oct My 1st weigh in 21st Oct = -8lb. YAY X

I'm up at silly O'Clock coz hubby has a early start & woke me. I couldn't get back to sleep because I was thinking about my first weigh in. Previously on CD I lost 6lb in the 1st week, 11, 2 was my starting weight. This time on S & S my starting weight was 10, 13 & I have lost 8lb. I'm...

Welcome. I'm on Day 7. Know what u mean about obsessing about food. I swear I had an eating disorder. Not like anorexia or bulimia but in the fact I would be thinking about dinner whilst eating lunch and constantly eating rubbish in between and going out for meals, ordering takeaways blah...

That's a fantastic weight loss. Well done you. I weigh in on Monday got my first week. On CD I lost 6 the first week. So I will do comparisons. X

Yeah I agree Sammy. Aren't you doing well. What have you lost in the 7 weeks? I often feel some of the "frowners" are jealous and wish they too could shift a few lbs. I don't recall any skinny minnies giving me negative comments last time. I will be on the S & S for another 6 weeks based on my...

You are spot on Marie. I haven't told anyone at work from my experience last year on CD. People all frowned at it and gave every reason against it. So this time I've kept it to myself. People have been trying to force sweets, choc, cake etc on me and I've just said I'm detoxing till Xmas. And...

Day 3 done. Feel like I've cheated with this new plan. It's so much better than CD. Having 3 products and meal feels naughty. Had the spag Bol for tea. Ok it's not like homemade spag Bol but my god it's miles better than another boring shake. I felt like I had something to sit down with hubby to...

Oh god. In a chocoholic too! I wondered if losses would be the same. That's good to know. The soup was ok. Much better than CD. Pleasantly surprised. But the omelette was a OMG moment. I will look forward to brekky everyday. Lol. X Ps. Think I'm def In ketosis now. I remember this filmy taste...

Starting on 3 S & S products today & protein meal. I'm excited. Small things eh ... Breakfast 2 eggs, 100g mushrooms & baby bel light to make omelette. I don't like milk so having baby bels instead. I am really looking forward to this Lunch Curried chicken noodle soup Dinner Spag Bol with...

My goodness. You're right. Just weighed the mushrooms and it is a massive omelette! Woo hoo. Cannot wait for breakfast tomora! X

Don't beat yourself up. Whatever diet you follow at least the scales are going in the right direction. It's hard I know. X

Yes mine is too then I have more water and it stops for a while. I'm enjoying it too, sad isn't it. Lol. X

Can I make an omelette with 1 large egg, 200g dry fried mushrooms & a baby bel light because I won't be using the milk allowance? Is this correct plus 3 packs a day? Seems to good to be true. Lol. I've previously done CD and no such luxury. X

I started yesterday & want 2 stone off for Xmas. Can I join too. 2 stone is do-able. X Ps my first time with S & S. I've done it before on CD.

I had bit of headache yesterday but it went when I drank more water. I'm forever back and forth to the toilets. Gonna wear the office carpet out! Good luck all, these forums are great for support. X

Day 2 - I have a metallic taste in my mouth but woke up not hungry at 5am! I remember last time I woke up early too. I reckon I'm going into ketosis already. I did early on last time. My CD consultant tested me on a wee stick in the evening of day 2 and it was dark pink showing signs of ketosis...

Yeah can't wait for it to arrive & the protein meal is gonna be a treat! Xxxx

Thanks. Here's hoping. Day 1 almost done, not been as bad as I thought. I think tomora may get worse but got S & S delivery to look forward to when I get home from work. X

I've just started today. I previously did CD, lost 2 stone, worked up the steps refeeding & kept it off for 6 months. Then I slipped back into old habits and piled the 2 stone back on over 6 months so now I'm hoping S&S will inspire me to keep it off this time. The final straw came Saturday...

I've just started today too. I previously did CD, lost 2 stone, worked up the steps refeeding & kept it off for 6 months. Then I slipped back into old habits and piled the 2 stone back on over 6 months so now I'm hoping S&S will inspire me to keep it off this time. Good luck all. The first week...

Mixed Salad with squeeze of lime & hot homemade pork meatballs( ex lean pork mince, chilli & garlic) with grated cheese melted on top. Yum

1 hour brisk walk with dog on beach & then came home and devoured a mushroom & LF cheese 2 egg omelette & Cuppa tea with Sunday paper. Beach is 2 mins away & particularly gorgeous this morning. Only needed a cardy.

Hi All I've just bobbed on to see how everyone's doing & notice this section is quiet. I thought I'd share with you all that I've now maintained for 6 mths. I have been on 2 holidays during this time both for 2 weeks & one being a cruise. Although I gained 2-3 lb when I returned from holiday...

My arms were 11 @ 11 stone, 10 @ 10 stone, 9 @ 9stone. I', now about 8,9 and they are 8.5 inch. Hope that helps? X

I love em! Every flavour. Omg. They are the best lollie ever regardless of cals. 90cal is a bonus! Big too! X

No... It's just what they say on tv on programmes like secret eaters , supersize v super skinny etc 2000 for women, 2500 for men. . I'm sticking to 1500 per day but @ wekend i have alcohol & maybe meal out. It seems to keep me the same weight. I'm done with all steps now. Just finished 1...

a banana will bring u out of ketosis but if drinking you would need more. My CDC told me to do the following when I was on SS & had a night out which I couldn't get out of. Have all 3 packs! - essential CD porridge for brekfast CD shake @ lunch & banana CD soup @ dinner & 1 piece wholemeal...

You probably did lose more but eating could have made u regain a large amount. You will prob have good loss this week if ur 100%. X

I thought that but I'm fine on 1500+. Apparently 2000 is RDA! Lol x

I went up to step 2 when I had 14 lb to lose then step 3, 4 & 5 with 7 lb to lose. X

Bowl of branflakes* for breakfast.

Spot on & not a lot of step 3-5 threads on here. Today I've had; Breakfast- Large & skimmed milk 250 cal Strawberries & fromage frais 100 cal Lunch- Chicken, carrots, green beans & mash with gravy 240 cal ready meal Asda- delicious Bowl of cherries 100 cal Dinner- Ploughmans(see photo...

(40 cals LF cheese, 1 egg 70cals, ham 50cals, baby hovis & LF spread 140 cals, 100 cals of salad & balsamic) =400 approx

I'm gonna start putting photos of meals on for ideas. Theres not much on here for maintenance. Here's tonight's dinner, a 400 cal ploughmans:

Day of food is self torture on CD. Pointless I'm with everyone else. No way lol. X

Thank you all. If I can do it, anyone can. Good luck to u all, goal is around the corner. X

Started at 11,2 & finished step 5 yesterday & 8,10. Took 12 wks to lose & work up steps. Here's my before & after photos. X

Good luck! I'm calorie counting because like you I think you need something to keep focused. Losing the weight is the easy part maintaining is a bit scary xxxx

I'm 5ft 3 3/4. I used BMI and when I felt happy. I'm slightly under to allow for holiday soon but will be happy if I can maintain 9st. I'm chuffed to bits now, getting dressed each day or going out on sat nites is so much better. I used to dread social events coz of clothing. How u doing...

Here's one at 11,9 & today @ 8,10

Step 3 is ace! Bread! You'll love it. Glad ur ok. X

Here's a before & after of me. 11st & 9 st X

Yes & better to reward yourself with pampering & clothes rather than food! I've just been & had nails & toes done & eyebrows waxed. I feel like a WAG these days. Lol. X

Yes! Snap. I ate at any excuse! Healthily but too much & too often! I've learnt my problem area was any time I sat down & watched TV. I would graze on everything! Now I don't eat after 6pm at all. I read which stops me thinking about food. I clean, go walking, ironing , have bath, pamper myself...

Yes I got them when I first started SS then again when I started on the steps & re-introduced food. Last time I had spots was pubity! They go within a few days & leave healthy skins. I think it's the crap coming out in the skin due to the purities of the sachets. X

How ya doing? I've not posted on this for a while. My days have been pretty much the same. I've just been weighed today & officially finished step 5. So that's it now. I will still pop into CDC shop once a week for next month to keep an eye on weight but no more products. I'm 4lb under goal...

I did on day 2/3 but was fine thereafter. It's the richness of vits & minerals in products I think. Once ur body gets used to them it settles down x

Better to have a ready meal if in a rush than a calorific takeaway or binge! X

Asda do a new range, meals under 400 cal. Some are around 300 cal. OMG, they are sooo nice, loads better than WW. I recommend the chicken in peppercorn sauce with roast potatoes & veg or the chicken enchiladas. There's at least 20 to choose from I used to eat WW meals too,, they're ok, bland...

Let's face it, we're all here coz we have issues with food, ie obviously ate too much! End of. So we started CD through our own choice to do something about it. There's no underlying illness etc. Whereas people with eating disorders rarely ask for help. They mask problems with food & eventually...

yes, I can relate to that feeling, its odd & hard to explain. My hubby is now on CD & he says he has this "feeling" too, like he's in limbo.... I felt like I was seeking something all the time but not sure what? I probably sound mad, it may be our brains way of dealing with no food, we have...

i weigh every day without fail!! its the first thing I think about when I wake! Bad init x

Step 3 is 1000cal according to my book. I'm on step 5. I think u need book off ur CDC X

The crunch bars have same carbs as the soups, shakes & porridge, its only the chewy bars which have higher carb but you will still go into ketosis with either as long as no more than 1 chewy bar per day. good luck xxxx

Before @ 11,2 after @ 9,2 Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I started at 11,2. I lost 21lb in 4 wks on SS then moved up steps so it slowed down but I want to keep it off. I'm on wk 10, step 5 & 31lb lighter weighing in at 8st 13. nth Xxx

Sorry yes. Prawns are fine. X

Same old story. Others always seem to thrive in sabotaging our diet. It's do annoying. Know how u feel. X

Cherry tomatoes will knock you out of ketosis. You must have 3rd sachet but ou can have chicken & salad greens with no damage done X

I lost 17lb on SS then moved up and now lost 15LB on all steps, 1-3 lb every wk on steps 2-5. Good luck on moving up xx

I moved up with 1 stone to go. My BMI was 25. I am now 1b under goal & on step 5 for final week wih BMI 20. I lost on all steps as I moved up. Good luck with your maintenance, its exciting eating again & enjoy every mouthful xxx

Get all 3! I read them in 1 wk. now I feel like I'm in mourning. I'm missing them. Each book gets better. I may read them again. Oh sexy Mr Grey. Laters baby X

You seem really motivated so I'm sure you'll do it xxx

Never answered your Q "am I sticking with CD?". Yes , I have 2 holidays booked. 1 in 5 wks for a week SC in Turkey & another in 12wks for 16nts Caribbean cruise. I've discussed these itch CDC & she says I can SS for 1-2 wks after each holiday & it will repair any damage. This prob won't be...

Totally agree. I've been 100% on plan since day 1 & throughout maintenance. No way am I spending £50 a week on CD to cheat. May as well do WW or SW which encourages cheat days. I wanted results & fast & paid a lot of money to get there. Like you say, you're either on plan or not! No half way...

Yes I lost on all steps. On the week I moved up a step I had small loss of 1lb then week after a big loss. I moved up with a stone to lose onto step2 for 4weeks then 2 wks on step3, 2 wks on step4 & now one week on step5. I can't stay any longer on steps if I lose this wk coz my BMI will drop...

step 5 menu (what I had yesterday) breakfast: 2 x small granary toast, scraping of flora light & 2 poached (medium eggs) = 300 cals Lunch: 2 chicken wraps (stuffed with salad & 1 tbsp nandos sauce) =450 cals Dinner: Spag Bolognaise (healthy ready meal - fresh) = 400 cals CD peanut bar =189...

Hi there, yes all is good. How u doing? Where are you up to? I can't see stats on my iPad. I'm at goal now so just generally calorie counting. Step 5 & finish Sat so that's it, on my own. I've been ok though. Eating 3 meals a day ( all healthy), I posted on another thread what I ate, I'll...

I worked through the steps & I think it def helps. I've been at goal a month & not put on once. My opinion/attitude of food has changed MASSIVELY! I now am careful about what I eat & how much I eat. Last weekend I ate out with friends at a chinese all you can eat banquet & I found myself only...

I'm at goal(have been for a month) and go to Turkey in 5 weeks and on a cruise in 12 weeks. I'm dreading piling on weight. Gonna try & choose meals wisely & stick to water in the day then gin/vodka & slimline tonic @night. Eitherway, i'll jump on SS for a week after each holiday to hopefully...

When I was on SS with 1 bar per day I've never had any problems ever. X

with the skimmed milk & chewy bar (higher carb content) it probably has kicked you out, you are only ever in mild ketosis on step 2 at best. You will still lose weight though. I was showing pink in a morning on step 2 but as day went on with 3 CD products, food, milk & water it always kicked...

The crunch bars have same carb content as shakes,soup & porridge so apart from the 50 cals extra per bar, Its the same. So with 2 bars & 1 other product (140 approx) you would be having just over 500 cals which is still very low & you will lose at same rate, i'm sure. Besides having 2 bars &...

you're very welcome. Hope u had a great holiday & its nottt ttoo daunting returning to CD after the hol. I'm on step 4 now, so 1200 cals today i've had; Breakfast-CD Porridge & coffee & water mid morning- Mixed fruits (melon, kiwi & strawberries) & water Lunch - Boiled egg slice, lean...

All CD bars seem bigger than alternatives & better NV in my opinion so worth the money but I suppose it's individual tastes. X

Aw thx Hun. Hope I'm not nursing an hangover tomora. Hav a great weekend xxx

Not posted on here for few days. Been eating well & 100% on step 3. Weigh in later. My scales are saying 1-2 lb loss. That will get me at goal of 9st. I'm moving to step 4 today too for 2 weeks then step 5 for however long? I'll post later confirming my weigh in but loving maintenance & then...

It's tough but if u wanna be slim, keep the end goal in sight. U haven't much to lose. If u give it 100% it'll be over & u can be slim & eat in no time. The way I see it is we are spending a lot of money on products that will get us where we wanna be. Worth it in the end. What tastes better...

if you like peanut butter, you'll love the peanut crunch bar. Very nutty taste, I don't think i'll evver give them up even after CD. I love chewy chocolate bar, like a mars but chewier. I thought the cranberry was ok but left bad after taste. I liked the first choc mint, but after that I...

I use hand blender, its just as good with whisk tho, So smooth and seems to look like more. I use 6oz water Luke warm then micro for 50 secs stir then another 30 secs on very deep bowl. If water too hot it doesn't mix well.

Maple went in bin for me. I love original, has a real savoury taste. Yum. I liked it for dinner too when on SS, sometimes I had it 3 times coz I hated soups after a while. Loved them at first but souped myself to death. I swear I'll never eat soup again whilst I live lol

It's true of everyone who's overweight. They kid themselves they don't eat much, blah blah. Fact, eat too much= weight gain ( unless medical reason). It's amazing what goes in your mouth without realising you're eating is the consensus I thought. I found it good to watch. :-) Xxx

My problem with food was evening munching & skipping breakfast. once I starting snacking in an evening, even though I wasn't hungry, I couldn't stop & was like a woman possessed until there was nothing left. So, From day 1 I've had products @ breakfast(6.30-7.30), lunch (12.-1pm) & dinner...

I was thinking that too fire loss & do u think it would be ok to have 1 CD product ad 1 off. That would give me 700 cals for it then? Xxx

HI all, I'm on maintenance step 3 at the moment so keeping within the 1000 cals. However, I'm invited to a chinese birthday meal Sat nite, normally I would join in the banquet & scoff every course & lots of them. I don't want to go over myy 400 cals for dinner though if possible beccause I'm...

Day 5 Wednesday -tomora I will be having....... CD porridge @ 6am & a brew CD Peanut crunch bar (def my fav) @ 9.30am & cuppa tea. Lunch @ 12 - 1/2 med boiled egg sliced, 1 slice ham & mixed green salad on 2 low cal brown brea & water - lots Dinner - I am going to another meal under 400 cal...

day 4 - Tuesday - (step 3 1000) Breakfast- CD Porridge (6am) I start work at 7am. morning snack- cup a tea & CD chewy choc bar(9.30am) Lunch- 1 med boiled egg, sliced on granary bread & mixed green salad (with drizzle of honey & mustard light dressing)- (12noon) Dinner- I tried...

Yes. It may/may not kick u out of ketosis but more important to get well. I SS on antibiotics, was fine but felt hungrier & that was the only side effect X

I've discovered that there's none or very little carbs in cheese (been studying nutrition labels) but high in protein & unfortunately quite high in fat. I think half fat would be ok little & often. I may have a cheesy jacket spud once a week ( within the agreed calories of course) ;-) Xx

Scrambled eggs mmmmm Think I may have them at weekend, nice menus & food for thought. I love to see how others plan their step 3 days. I wish more posted daily menu plans Xxx

Thanks Soel, I'm really determined to see this through & keep weight off. Before CD I ate stupid, I would eat fine through the day but after dinner, I ate for the hell of it, chocolate, ice cream, cheese, popcorn, toast, basically constantly tripling the days calories in snacks. So now I'm not...

thanks Fireloss, enjoying this step the most! hope I maintain this week & don't gain, feel like I'm being naughty its so good x (Monday) Day 3- 1000 Breakfast- CD Porridge & cup of coffee Mid morning - 1/2 peanut CD bar & cup of tea. Lunch- egg, salad sandwich 1 med egg sliced on 2 low...

I goy weighed last Saturday, had Sunday off, struggled all week & stuck to plan (810) although it was hell to say the least but got weighed yesterday (Saturday) & I have lost 3 lbs which I was thrilled with, if I'd STS I would have been chuffed. I'm now on step 3 (1000 cal) & wow, what a change...

(Sunday) Day 2- 1000 Breakfast- CD Porridge & cup of coffee Mid morning - 1/2 peanut CD bar & cup of tea. Lunch- ham, salad sandwich (60g lean ham (same calories as 1 med egg) sliced on 2 low calorie whole meal bread (works out same calories as 1 granary) & mixed green salad (with drizzle of...

Ok, here goes (Saturday) Day 1 -1000 Breakfast- CD Porridge Lunch- egg, salad sandwich (1 med boiled egg sliced on 2 low calorie whole meal bread (works out same calories as 1 granary) & mixed green salad (with drizzle of honey & mustard light dressing) Dinner- Ham,egg & chips! (60g lean...

Hi all, Decided to start a step 3 food diary so I can see where I am & it may give ideas to any other step 3ers out there. I started at 11,2 on CD. I lost 10lb on my own prior to CD but took me 3 months messing about. So decided I needed help & heard about CD. I've done SS for 4 weeks...

Good luck, I know you can do it! :-)

Thanks. Just wanted to make sure it's not a big no no because no one mentions it on maintenance? Xxxxx

I meant to add, I felt like a normal person yesterday. Full but not over eating. Ate healthily & enjoyed the taste. Rather than shovelling gready mouthfuls down for the hell of it. Good luck all with your maintenance Xxxxx

Is there somewhere people post food diaries day to day on 1000? I'm interested how others eat their 1000 allowance. This is mine for yesterday, I loved every bite; Breakfast- CD Porridge Lunch- 1 med boiled egg, sliced on granary bread & mixed green salad (with drizzle of honey & mustard...

Step 3- I cannot stand cottage cheese. Can we have any other for at all with our evening meal? I am craving baked potato, salad & would love 40g half fat mature cheddar? would this be allowed? maybe once a week? xxx

Thx Soel, saw my CDC this morning & I am on step 3! wooohooo... Been shoping for fruit, granary bread, potatoe....yes potatoes! I'm making a list of meals for week ahead so I know what i'm doing. xx

Hi all, I've done SS for majority of weight loss, then CDC put me on 810 when BMI hit 25, now I'm 2 lb off goal of 9 stone & BMI 22. When will I move up a step or 2? I don't want to buy CD products for longer than I have to, I wondered if I could use food lists in book & do 1000, then 1200...

I agree! When I started, week 1 was no where near as bad as when u av had a day off. I think the 100% drive at the beginning tricks you into ignoring the hunger pangs & just gulping the water. Several weeks later, although still keen to lose weight, the tummy rumblings, hunger pangs &...

Not sure what section to post this in, apologies if in wrong place. My CDC said its ok to eat half pack of sugar free polos per day. So I started munching them after being on diet for 8 weeks previously to find myself hungrier & tired. I checked the NV & the carbs are very high! Surely these...

It's a nightmare isn't it! I don't know about you bt I feel like a social leper! I too need a few drinks to lighten up & dance. This diet is ace in a lot of ways but the alcohol taboo is the only big negative IMO. Hope all goes ok on your nite outxxx

Hi all, I went out with friends yesterday (Been planned for months) & had meal & alcohol. I had banana to bring me out of ketosis prior to meal as advised by CDC. The menu was shocking. It was all burgers & chips, platters of chicken nuggets, garlic bread etc or pizza. I nearly cried. There...

Fantastic motivation to carry on & succeed! X

Mikey, just read your blogg. Well done on your wonderful losses. My hubby has started today so i'll get him to read this, he doesn't really read forums but I rely on them especially with this diet, they're so inspiring & answer lots of Qs. We're in sunny Blackpool, well we actually liive in...

I would stay on CD Porridge but seems expensive when i'm no longer going to be in ketosis & I want to adopt a healty eating plan for life that is affordable. My hubby has just started CD now too so quite expensive for both of us. I'm on 810, he's on SS (4 per day) so = £100.10 pw & cost of...

Thanks all. I will do. Cxxx

I'm almost at goal, 6lb to go, currently on maintenance. I wondered if anyone knows which brand of porridge is most similar to Cambridge porridge. I make mine with water as i hate milk. I hated porridge before CD but I've grown to love CD porridge. Is ready brek ok? Can that be made with water...

Porridge! Original. Love it. Hated porridge before CD, now I have 2 a day. Mmmmm

Well done to all of you. I'm on 810 now not SS. Was strange eating again but part of steps to maintenance. Last 10 lb now to go good luck everyone xxx

Time of the month. X

My CDC has told me I need to move onto 810 plan because my BMI is 24. I still have 12 lb to lose to get to target (& all my dresses will fit). I'm worried it will slow my weight loss down. Has everyone experienced this? I don't want to spend 6 weeks losing 2lb a week on 810 if I could just...

Anyone else constantly hyper active looking for Jobs/cleaning etc basically anything because unable to just sit & watch TV? I haven't watched soaps for over 3 weeks now ( not with full attention). My house is so clean, tidy & dumped so much rubbish from attic, garage, understairs etc. Thanks...

To be honest I'm the same as you. I crave different products depending in the day. Good luck to u too. Xxxx

Get weighed tomora. Can't believe I've lasted this long! I'm now craving the porridge. Think I'll have it for breakfast & tea next week. This time last month I hated porridge. I heaved when I tried eating it now I love it! Good luck all. Have a great Easter. X

Do you find people insist or try & force you to have a drink when socialising in Pub, etc? I've been out all day following my local footy team from 10am till 8pm on an away match. I enjoyed the game but got sick of people, especially as they become more intoxicated saying have a drink!, what's...

Aw well done you, good luck xx

Im sooo happy! For the first time in years I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I've tried every diet u can think of without success except CD. I can't believe I'm within a stone of my goal, I'm wearing clothes I've looked at in my wardrobe for ever. Im getting compliments daily & I could...

I reckon if u get back on it for a fortnight after ur holiday it will repair any damage done. The CDC will then introduce healthy eating slowly for u. As u say, will all diets, if u return to old eating habits u will return to old figure too. Food luck with weight loss, enjoy ur holiday & I'm...

Hope you're all doing great. Day 23 for me today. I feel great, completely CD focused now. I cook for family, watch everyone scoffing cakes & rubbish @ work & I've no appetite whatsoever. It's remarkable! Im so excited about being slim. I'm the lightest I've been in years & I've 16 lb to lose to...

thanks everyone, knew it would be something simple, duh I'm an idiot. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on something....hee hee xxx

Hi all :confused::confused::confused:Prob a silly Q, but what are Tetras? I've come across, porridge, soups, shakes, bars & cartons of shakes but I keep seeing tetras mentioned & sometimes bricks? What are these? :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: thanks...

I wouldn't think you have done any damage with just a bite of a custard cream, may put you in mild ketosis for a day but dout it will effect the weight loss too much. Keep positive & thinking of your goal, it is hard. I've been on every diet going, up & down. This seems to be working for me...

Hi Leah. How ya doin? I'm on day 17. It's getting easier by the day. Starting to get few compliments now too. It's a real incentive. I can't wait for summer & my holidays. It will be great to wear what I want. My daughter is getting married next year too. So I'll have motive to maintain it...

Well done ur over the hard bit & reaping the rewards. It's a real buzz after weigh in. Good luck this week xxx

Thx. Just got weighed & lost 3lb & 3 inches. So 9lb & 9 inch in total over 2 weeks. I'm pleased with that cos I only had 2 stone to lose at start. Hope u all doing ok out there xxx

Ps. I didn't eat or drink anything other than water! X

Today I've been to footy match, local team & watched everyone drinks copious amounts of alcohol whilst I glugged water. They all ate pie & cheesy chips, chocolate & burgers. I had pre mix shake. This lasted 4 hours. Then this evening I went out with family to pub (brothers birthday) & watched...

Thx. I'm ok now was just a little wobble xxx

I don't know why but I've really struggled today. I was lacking cooncentration all day at work & I have felt hungry at times, no idea why because had my 3 normal packs & 4 litres of water. I'm tired, cold & thinking about food. I felt great from day 3 and it got better each dayuntill now...

Day 10. I've upped my water intake to 3 litres & drank 4 mugs of decaf coffee & 4 mugs of pure green tea. Feel really great today, best I've been yet. Treated myself to an hour long bath & trashy mags to read whilst relaxing. I seem to have more time on my hands. Just before I started CD I...

Day 9 Feel wonderful again. No desire for food & guzzling water. Good luck all x

Thx everyone. Feeling excellent on day 8! Hope u all av fab losses this week too. Wish I'd found this diet sooner Xxx

Forgot to mention 18lb to go to get to goal 9,6.

Lost 6lbs & 4 inches off waist, 1/2 inch off bust, 1/2 inch off arm! Woohoo X

Wow 30lbs. That's exactly what I want to lose. I'm awake @ 5.30 (early riser anyway) coz so excited I'm getting weighed @ 10.30. Im also taking my friend to join & my 18 yr old daughter. It will be great having someone at home to talk to. Nothing beats this forum tho. I'll report back at...

I'm constantly cleaning too! I did clean a lot before CD, but I seem to be clearing out wardrobes, washing car, tidied the garden shed etc.... It keeps me from obsessing about food. I don't want any & not tempted when I cook family their meals but its an old habit of I used to eat because it...

Enjoy. I take mine to work for lunch & litre of water to wash it down. Yum x

Lol. Yes. I don't mind the dreaming, just glad it's not real! Haha. Here's to a slim summer & beyond! Xx

Crunchy have same carb content as soups, shakes & porridge and come in mint choc, peanut & cranberry. All others are 10g higher carb content. X

Day 7. Loadsa energy again. My house is so clean, ironing done & washed car! Then went walk with hubby to wish both our mums happy mothers day. Only difference I feel today is cold now I've sat down, really cold brrrr Oh, I keep dreaming I've eaten something, either in dream or sleep walking. I...

Thank you. This forum is fab. I wish I'd heard of CD ages ago. Day 6 & soooo happy even my teenage daughter said I'm much calmer lately. Lol. (shower leaked upstairs & dining room ceiling is knackered below). I said it'll be ok, normally I'd be panicking & worrying but who cares! I'm gonna be...

Thx guys/gals. Just been to see CDC & she says that the crunchy bars are fine, they have same carb content as porridge, soup, shakes. The chewy have 10g more carb so mustn't be used before wk3. Yippee. I love the crunchy peanut bar. So much nicer than porridge. I pop it in my bag & have it with...

Just popped into my CDC's shop. She said the citric acid in diet coke kicks you out although 1 may be ok, several wud def kick out of ketosis. Coke zero ok but causes gaseous stomach wind/ cramps. Like u all say, stick to water, still or sparkling. Thanks everyone. Xx

Why is Coke zero allowed & not diet coke? What's the difference? I've read NV & both appear the same? Although some threads say yes to CZ others say no? I only ask because I'm at some functions so & may have a couple rather than water. Would they be ok? Will in kick me out of ketosis? I don't...

My consultant has let me do SS with low carb bars (mint, peanut or cranberry) & 2 soups per day. I can't tolerate porridge or shakes due to milk content. I've since read bars shouldn't be consumed in 1st 2 wks. Is this true? Will it hinder my weight loss. I really want to lose as much as I can...

Are these allowed as a one off? For example when socialising in pub? If I were to have 2 or 3 would they kick me out of ketosis? Also what is the difference between DC & CZ? Both look to have same nutritional values? I've a couple of parties coming up & don't mind no alcohol but don't want to...

Hi all, I started CD, SS on Monday. I have 30 lbs to lose . I am on Day 5 & I cannot believe how I don't have any interest in food whatsoever. I drink loads of water, every time I get a slight belly rumble I drink water. I love the ease of not having to think/prepare "diet meals" - so...