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ah I see. Thanks x

150g total 0% fat Greek yogurt mixed with 2 crushed garlic cloves, pinch of paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, squeeze of lemon juice, pinch if cayenne pepper, half a diced cucumber and 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint. Add salt and pepper to taste, cover and chill until require and then enjoy!

I love making my own fresh fruit smoothies. My consultant says that when you blend fruit it is no longer free. I forgot to ask her how to sin it, does anybody know? I usually use fresh strawberry, banana and blueberry. Many thanks

Lizzy, well done! 5lb is great. glad you are feeling better x

Hi slf, I love 4lbs at the end of my 2nd week. well chuffed!

Also are you drinking enough water?

I think that 5lbs is great. The larger numbers are usually the people with more to loose. i lost 10 and a half pounds in my first week - but I have over 10 stones to loose. Its all relative, by the time I get down to your weight I would love to loose 5lb. I ate out on Saturday and fell off...

Size 16 - yes you do go into a mild ketosis. I think that it is similar to slimfast. You have 2 tony ferguson product, 1 portion of protein (meat, low fat cheese ect .) unlimited veg, 2 servings of fruit, unlimited TF jelly and a small amount of fat. Apparently you consume between 1200 -...

You can also have unlimited vegetables and a small amount of fat (eg. oil)

Lizzy, how are you feeling? hopefully better x

I had the headaches too. I think that mine was also caffeine withdrawal. I was on about the same amount of caffeine that you were (except mine was tea) I am in my second week now, it does improve. x

I have been doing the tony ferguson diet for a week now. It is different than the cambridge diet as it is not so restrictive. a typical day is like this: 2 pieces of fruit unlimited veg 1 serving of protein 2 tony ferguson meals (shakes, soup, bar) you are allowed a small helping of milk. you...

I have done this myself before. What would be a disaster would be if you allow this to ruin your diet. You eat them, just forget now and move on. This is a mere blip! You will be fine.

I have a nasty bladder infection. I started on antibiotics, which never agree with me anyway.. I am on them until sunday. My stomache is really hurting and I feel very unwell and sick. Do you think that this is a legitamate reason to eat some food until my course is finished? I think that...

4lb for me this week! A nice change from 3lb! I am very pleased.

good loses guys! 3lb again for me this week! This seems to be my magic number! At first this didnt seem like a lot of weight to me - but then it is working out nearly 1 stone a month - which is fantastic. I am nearly under 17 stones now - which I am very chuffed about it. Do you guys do add a...

9lb is great! Well done! Emma - I know what you are going through. I did the same thing last week, it makes you feel like you have messed it all up - but you will be back into ketosis and loosing weight within a day or two

Hey! 7lb loss is great!! Gems, the diet gets easier as time goes on. Like susan I have my shake hot. This is because before the cambridge I drank alot of tea! so having my packs hot helps to replace the tea! i think the key to the diet is water! I always know that if I am feeling hungry - I...

hello and welcome lotstolose. I also have lots of weight to shift too. I started the diet at 20 stone - I am now just over 17. You DO have the will power! Dont you worry - you will surprise yourself. Just know it really does get easier - there will be times when you want to give up - but as the...

cool. I am glad that makes sense! My weightloss this week was 3lbs. I think that I have been drinking too much diet coke and that it might be effecting my weightloss. So as of today I am cutting it out. It is such a lovely day I think that I might take the dog for a walk and make the most of...

my CDC does not give out the booklets. After a couple of weeks I asked for one and she charged me £2.50!

hey guys! Susan, As the results are reported on a saturday and I sometimes get weighed late on a saturday - do you want me to be the 1st one to report for the new week (rather than the last)? I hope that this makes sense! lol

I use the chocolate tetras to make hot chocolate (I just add boiling water ot them) I have these virtually every meal. I was just reading somewhere else that we are allowed 1 hot pack a day. Is that correct? many thanks

I am the same guys - I struggle with water. I think that it will get better now the weather is warming up. Before the diet I loved tea and have had to cut down on that drastically - probably a good thing long term!

thanks guys, you are all so lovely. I wasnt sick no. But I must say didnt feel well! I think that when you have eaten so little and got used to that your body does not appreciate a blow out! Luckily my weighin isnt until saturday, so I have some time for my body to adjust, might crack out the...

emma - I have these symptoms getting into ketosis too. It is dreadful isnt it. well, it will start to get easier now hun. it definantly is harder with kids isnt it. How rude of your friend! do you think that maybe she is jealous because she wants kids? I am very happy tonight. Yesterday I went...

After being successfully ss for 2 month yesterday I fell off the wagon in style! I was at a wedding with my packs! (like you do) and caved in to pressure and temptation and ended up eating! ALOT I had a 3 course meal and some crisps. very stupid and I was sooo gutted. I was really upset this...

Hey girls susan - I think I missed this weigh in! It was yesterday and 3lb! I went to a wedding yesterday so couldnt log on x hope you are all ok. On a negative I caved in and had a few bits to eat and knocked myself out of ketosis. I could kick myself I am so annoyed

no advice - just letting you know I feel the same way! will be watching this with interest! I think that mine might be not enough water.

Well done susan! You must be so chuffed! whats the best thing about being goal? you are all doing so well! I am finding social occasions so hard! You feel a bit daft with your bottle of water! any tips guys? well done everybody some great losses and real inspiration x

alexmummy - what a great idea! loving your valentines meal! I am doing cool. Lost another 4lb this week! seems to be my magic number! Normally me and hubby go out for a meal valentines day - considered breaking the diet for one night, but decided that it is not worth it. there will be plenty...

my word! fantastic weight losses guys. I am so happy at the moment because my clothes are starting to get baggy! It is less cold as well so easier to drink the water. how are you all getting along? xxx

I have been on the diet for a month, this is my 2nd time. I can cope with the hunger, but I am finding the emotional side of not eating ver hard. I have come to realise that I emotionally eat, it makes me happy (short term anyway!) Now that I have taken food away I am not coping without it...

Hey everybody! Welcome Mel! Good to meet you. Alexmummy - so sorry about this unsettling time. My hubby is a IT security manager in the financial sector - so I know what you are going through! He is always facing redundancy - it is stressful because you cant plan. I really will keep my...

I have tested my urine on those sticks and it tests as a dark pink/purple colour. I read the thread on here and this apparently indicates dehydration. Today I drank 4 litres of water and it is still dark pink. Is it safe to drink more tomorrow!? This seems like a lot. thanks

Susan - that weight loss is fantastic! Mooee - great loss well done and I agree with all that you say. Try not to get too downheartened alexmummy. It usually catches up. When I loose weight I have weeks of really good loses and then weeks where I loose next to nothing! It is like a weight loss...

wow. good results everyone!

agree with the others. explain to the one further away that it is too far and go with the nearest one.

Hello peeps! well - 6 pounds off! very pleased. brought some berry flavour which I like. will be back later xxx

why do people bring food around like that!? It makes life so difficult. good for you binning the rest though. I know what you mean about worrying about returning to bad habits. I have done it so many times - lost the weight and then put it on again. I think perhaps moderation is the thing - we...

wow! thats great! well done

mooee - good luck with your driving test! glad that you have been given the health all clear to go back on the diet. alexmummy - would your cambridge councillor change those soups for you? I know what you mean about the water. drinking so much makes you sooooo cold! miss piggy - what a...

Hey girls! Glad I joined this team, the vibe is so friendly. thought that I would introduce myself properly. I am 33 years old and have about 8 - 9 stones to loose. I have lost it before - but was daft enough to put it on again! I have a 6 year old boy called Ben and a lovely supportive...

hi! My name is Lyndsey and I am on day 7. I really like the idea of being in a group - do you still have a position free? xx

thanks guys x

Hi I am doing ss and adding 200 ml of skimmed milk. I am happily in ketosis. What I want to know is will it effect my weight loss. Is it only if it knocks you out of ketosis that it will effect me? (which it hasnt) many thanks

I am doing maintance and am coming off the diet. I found a box of tetras this morning (unused from christmas!) and after counting all of my stuff have realised that I have enough now. So this is it - coming off of the diet. I am at my goal and so over it now! How do I tell my CDC!? I know...

bumping up x

Hi everyone Because I keep falling off the wagon on sole source and I have lost the majority of my weight now I have started the 790 plan. I aim to do it for a couple of weeks and move up the steps. I have noticed that I have put on weight (not much) Is this normal when reintroducing food...

Thanks for your replies everybody. I have taken on board what you have all said and appreciate your support. My BMI is 26 and I think that you are right - I am going onto aam and then 790. Linda - like you said I think that I shouldnt be on a vlcd - so am going to move up like you suggested...

I have lost 8 stone since june. Up until christmas I was sole sourcing. However - at christmas I ate. Ever since I have had a nightmare on the diet. I am sooooo close to goal. I have just 5 pounds to go!!! But I have started a starve binge cycle. I do sole source for 3 days - but feel so...

Since starting the diet I have drunk at least 1 small bottle of diet coke a week. If I am in Mcdonalds having a diet coke is the lesser of two evils! I would find it so hard not eating. It has not knocked me out of ketosis - but it could depend how sensitive to things your body is.

wow! 10 lbs - that is great! I bet you feel great (think that is nearly a whole dress size!) well done

my weight fluctuates like that as well. must admit - i try not to weigh myself at home - it can be upsetting and demotavating!!! if you follow the diet - you will loose weight - so trust the diet and just weigh with your cdc

I get this alot. When it was quite bad I did an aam week and this improved it.

I have not found transition from aam to ss difficult. Dont worry too much I think that you will cope fine. dont get disheartened if you dont loose as much weight on a aam week - you will loose more the week after.

Thanks for the tips and advice guys!

I stay in ketosis on aam week

I am not very exciting with my food options! But heres what I have: Cottage cheese with cucumber and celery cottage cheese with pickled red cabbage! (never ate cabbage before this diet and now I love it!) Chicken kebabs - slice the chicken into chunks and add to veggies chicken baked in...

I have been on ss for ages now. I am getting a bit bored with the packs. What can I add? I use black pepper and tabasco sauce. Is there a list? I think I read on another thread that you can add cinnamon? If anybody can share with me what they use - would appreciate it. Luckily I stay in...

I went on holiday in the summer for a week and had the same worry as you. But I managed to stay on sole source (this involved sitting in resturants and not eating - which I was shocked it was surprisingly easy!) If you do want to eat - then agree with your councellor - do an add a meal week. I...

I think that exercise is important. I always loose more the weeks that I am more active. In theory I reckon that what you are saying is true - but is it enjoyable? It seems so structured. Also - how do you feel health wise - you dont want to overdo it.

Totally agree! This is such an easy diet!

thats great! I always loose inchs off of strange places - like my arms!!! and boobs. I wish it came off my bum and tummy! well done - keep it up

It is just a hiccup. What is important now is not to dwell on it and give the diet up. It wont set you back - keep going! It might be worth thinking about what triggered you to eat the crisps. This might sound silly - but I t hink that it is important. For instance - was it hunger? If it was...

whirlwind thats great! half a stone in a week that far into the diet is really good!

I love them too and have one every day! I like to bite all the chocolate off around the sides first! similar to how I used to eat a twix. wez :eek: will watch that - they are crunchy arent they!

thanks for all of your input guys. And thanks for the encouragement - I really appreciate it. I am starting an add a meal week today - this will help and as some of you have said I will look into the 790 plan (think that I will start this after add a meal) I know that it sounds silly - but...

I have been on the cambridge diet for 4 months now and have lost 6 and a half stone. I have about another 2 stones to loose. The problem is I am feeling exhausted. I feel weak and tired all of the time. I do everything right - and I am taking extra iron. I drink enough as well. I must admit...