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You will get back on track. Just look how much you have lost already. It only seems like a few weeks ago that you restarted and you are over half way there. These diets are hard at the best of times. When life is crap they are virtually impossible. Be kind to yourself. Jac

OK cheesy comment coming up: WAY TO GO, PAULA! WAY TO GO! (Officer And A Gentleman, which I watched on TV last night) Congrats on the loss, but most of all congrats on baby Liam.

I have answered your other thread. I think it is only whilst losing weight that we have to be strict about the fat/carb/protien thing.

Hi I have only been doing this a short time but I will try and answer your questions. Caffeine not allowed as it messes up your blood sugar levels and therefore has an effect on insulin production. Too much insulin means our bodies store more fat. The idea on this plan is to keep your blood...

I felt exactly the same as you during Phase 1. I had to have a nap during the day and was in bed before the children. It wasn't until day 7/8 so Sun/Mon that I started to feel normal. Today is day 11 for me and I really do feel fantastic. I have loads of energy and have been so busy over the...

B 2 D&A sausages (had to eat in the car so no eggs) L Ham Salad D Stew and root veg

Karen it doesn't have to be the low fat 0% Greek yog. Get the full fat version it tastes like double cream. All the supermarkets do their own label as well. How was the pork crackling?

yesterday B Cold ham NLY L Half sirlion steak and salad little blue cheese D Chicken with pesto and salad. Pesto did have nuts and cheese in but only had a a spoonfull. Today B Eggs and bacon L Not sure soup and salad I think D Beef stew with root veg

I would say not. Far too processed, though you could try making your own.

Best of luck for Phase 1

Well done Karen. You might be a bit dehydrated but who cares just don't go into a panic if you get a slight gain in a few days. How do you feel? I feel very nourished and refreshed today. I might even be able to stay up longer than the boys tonoght.

B Bacon and scrambled (I must come up with different ideas soon) L No idea almost noon and I'm not in the least bit hungry yipee! D Fish and BNS chips

Hi Caroline here I am as requested! The alcohol thing is really hard I know. I have been drinking far too much far too frequently lately and gave myself a bit of a scare when I realised just how much I was really having just to be sociable. I am no angel believe me. One look at my stats and...

How is your head this morning?

Enjoy your weekend.

Over the last 5 days I have lost 4.5lbs, which considering the quality and quantity of food I have eaten, is encouraging. Also I had been low carbing for a few weeks prior to this and had lost a few pound already. This is the first time in I dont know how long that I have stuck to a diet...

What's wrong with that?

I wouldn't have the slimfast as that much sugar in one hit could take you out of Ketosis and cause cravings. If you need something convieniant try a low carb bar like Atkins or Celebrity Slim. Instead of half a can of soup why not have a proper dinner of fish or chicken with veg. That will...

Well I am going to be the party pooper and say NO Sure the cals and carbs in the red wine probably wont make any difference to your weight. But that's not really what Phase 1 is about. You are supposed to be getting rid of Candida and giving your whole system, including your liver, a detox ...

B 2 boiled eggs mashed in a cup with butter L Roast smoked haddock with baby spinach D Roast garlic chicken with roast veg

I think that can happen on any diet Jane. Maybe have 2 or 3 days back on phase 1 next week. It's great that you and Pam are a few weeks ahead as it lets all of us new starts see what to expect in the weeks to come.

Well done that is a fantastic start. You and I have a similar amount to lose. Seems a bit daunting but I am just taking it a bit at a time.

B- 2 Bacon rashers and 2 eggs scrambled with butter L- Minced lamb concoction (dry fried lamb with garlic herbs and whatever veg I fancy) D- chicken breast stuffed with garlic butter wrapped in ham served with baby spinach and rocket.

Morning I've finally lost 2.5lbs overnight so hopefully the loses will now continue. For the past 2 days I have felt rotten but this morning I feel a bit brighter. I had really bad cravings last night for something sweet but I did not give in. I think this is the longest I have stuck...

Dont panic Karen. I had a textbook first day yesterday and the scales have not moved an ounce. I am going to wait till Saturday morning and see what the scales of doom say then. Even if the weight loss isn't spectacular it will be interesting to see how I feel after 5 days of no diary, caffeine...

Thanks. I can get that easily from any supermarket.

Hi all I am about to embark on this plan and just wondered what brand of yoghurt you should have on phase 1.

Thanks Phase 1 is only 5 days. I reckon I can do anything for 5 days if I set my mind to it.

Me too! I am going to do phase 1 on Monday. How exciting that we are starting together. I bought the book some time ago but never really started to follow the plan. I have been low carbing this week but still having alcohol etc. I am looking forward to it.

Fantastic to hear from you Linz. Just like a sleepover indeed. So sorry about your Dad. Keep us posted

Hope those drugs are still working Linz. Cant wait to hear from you.

Hi Linz Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life! Hope you have a fast recovery.

All the best Linz.

You could go to Tesco or Holand and Barrat and see if you can get some Protien Powder like the body builders use. Now this stuff isn't designed to be used as a total food replacement but in an emergency and for just a couple of days I could be tempted.

Happy Birthday Irene. Hope you have a happy and succesful year

Very interesting indeed. I have often thought that for some people calories must come into it. Sadly it looks like I am definately one of those people. I have lost 7lbs in the last 3 weeks of low carbing but 5 of that was in the first few days. I am an old hand at this and have been srupulously...

See I told you all I was rubbish keeping a diary! AS you can probably guess when I dont post it means I'm not doing too well. Have been really up and down over the past few weeks both physically and emotionally, and my diet plan has been all over the place as well. However today I feel...

Hi Jo By eating the roast and the apple pie you will have knocked yourself out of ketosis and re stocked your glycogen stores. All this means is you are holding on to water. As soon as you get those carbs out of your system you will be back into ketosis and the weight will drop again. Also...

Well I enjoyed my week away with the boys. The weather was fantastic and we all had a great time. Been back for nearly a week now but unfortunately I have been really ill with some cold/flu type virus since Saturday. Only just starting to feel human again. Diet wise things didn't go to plan...

Just checking in before I set off on my little adventure with the boys. So far I have had a really good weekend dieting wise, lets hope it continues. I have managed to loose another 4lbs since Thursaday. Just 2lbs to go and that first stone will be gone. That should help to keep me on the...

Week 1 is over and I have lost 8lbs. I would have liked a few more pounds off to be honest but I do feel loads better and back in control. Next week will be interesting as it is half term and I am taking the boys away to the caravan. Usually that means food and drink (lots of drink) but this...

Hi Jo sorry you are feeling so ill. I'm not an expert but I dont think you should be on a VLCD when your immune system is low. I know that Cambridge have strict guidelines regarding illness and I would imagine that as the other diets are nutritionally similar you shouldn't be on packs if you are...

Thanks Bluemoon for dropping by. If I can loose 15lbs in 2 weeks like you I will be delighted. Well done. The scales have moved down another pound today so all is good. I'm really going to try and not have any food till the weekend as I want to try and give myself a good chance of getting rid...

Today is Day 5. My water consumption has improved and I feel quite good. I forgot to test for ketosis this morning so will do that later. I did eat some chicken and veg and drank some coke zero over the weekend. I find it easy to stick to packs during the week but weekends are much harder...

Thankyou for the words of encouragement Jo. Well day 1 was fine. I had 3.5 packs a few teas and coffees but not enough water so today I will work on that. Very proud of myself because I did not have any Coke Zero enen thought it was calling me from the fridge. Had a sneeky look at the...

Hi Everyone well here I am back on a VLCD in another attempt to get rid of some of this fat. Today is 1st October and 12 weeks to Christmas Eve which is my favourite day of the year. I know that I can be at least 3 stone lighter by then and that would be a fantastic present to give myself...

Hi DQ I know exactly what you are saying. I take a general multi vit/mineral every day anyway. Always have. I went to a nutritional conference and apparently the official RDA's are the absolute minimim that the body needs and were set years ago. Science and nutrition have moved along since...

I just ordered my variety pack yesterday and I am looking forward to the soups and the bars. I dont like the Avidlite or CD soups so hopefully these will be nice. As for the bars well I love ALL bars but ifind they can cause cravings. I'm hopeful as the Exante ones dont have loads of nasties...

Hi its a tough one isn't it? Holidays are very much about enjoying yourself and for a lot of us that means eating and drinking. I know that in the past I have gone on holiday with good intentions and then thought stuff it I'll deal with the weight when I get back. It usually takes me months to...

I've just ordered some Exante products and will be using them along with some Avidlite shakes as well as a few CD shakes that I have left. I also have a few cartons of low carb milshake from Tesco thats handy when out and about. The nutritional values are all very similar and I dont see any...

The thing with Balsamic is that the carb count can be really really high. I think some of the cheaper ones are especially high which is a shame because I love it.

Also meant to say look on this change of plan as a positive. I haven't tried Exante yet nor have I done LL, but the Cambridge packs and bars are supposed to taste a lot nicer than LL. There is also far more variety. With Exante your packs are delivered and with Cambridge you can usually visit...

Hi Yorkiegal so sorry to hear how you have been treated. Hopefully the Exante packs will be with you soon but in the meantime if you stay away from the carbs and stick to eating protien/veg you will stay in ketosis and you wont gain any water weight. Good luck

The Marigold veg bouillon is good. See if you can get the reduced salt organic one as it has a much better taste.

This was very interesting and one of the best 'dieting' type programmes I have seen for ages. I thought of you KD when they mentioned ghrelin. I found the low fat dairy experiment very interesting. I am a fan of lowcarb eating so dont see cheese as evil but I had no idea that calcium could...

Hi I'm not doing Scottish Slimmers but I am a slimmer who comes from Scotland. I remember doing SS about 20 years ago. It was very popular in this area at the time. How are you finding it?

I've done CD in the past but I would never be able to stomach having a soup for breakfast. I'm using up some CD packs I have left along with some Avidlite packs, then thought I might try Exante as the 'natural' concept interests me.

I was considering ordering some of these to try but I think I will hold off too untill they have stock again. Maybe its become very popular suddenly. Hope they can rectify the problem soon for you all.

I'm really hoping my feet shrink a bit too. Most of my shoes and boots are really tight.

Oh Wow Sharon good for you! Please come back and let us know what you think of it and what the results are like. Mind you I dont think there is much wrong with your derriere. Ample? My ar*se! Jac

Each Cambridge product has around 14g of carbs. Some of the bars have more, 24g I think and are restricted to one per day. You have 3-4 products a day so depending on your choices will be consuming between 42-66g of carbs a day. If you are using milk add another 5g or so. As for fibre I'm not...

Well like a lot of you I struggled to get into it but was so glad that I persevered. Her descriptive writting made it easy to picture the scene and the characters. Though I sometimes wished she had gone further with the characters background. My favourite character was Vivien. I felt that...

I've never belonged to a book group either but the thing I would like about them is being introduced to different genres and authors. However if I was really struggling to enjoy the books every month I doubt I would keep going. Having spoken to a few others at the group I think your friend (or...

Well done Sandy. I had a strange sense of achievement when I managed to get through it.

What do you mean by terms and conditions? The only way to do CD is through a CDC. Have you checked with Cambridge head office to see if there is anyone nearer.

Just finished this today. Took me ages to get into it initially and like Sandy I'm not sure I would have persevered with it had it not been for the book club. Having said that it was beautifully written. Jac

I think weepoppet makes a good point. Having chicken on SS is cheating but having chicken on SS+ or 810 is following the plan. Psycologically its better to be succesful on a higher plan than fail at SS.

Mine hasn't arrived yet either. Hope it turns up today so I can get into it over the weekend.

I had a course of 5 last year. Apparently you need about 4-6 to get rid of the really old stuff that can be in your intestine for years. But even 1 or 2 will be beneficial. Appart from the obvious benefits I couldn't believe how fab my skin was. Jac

Hi Glen This is totally unappropriate but your pics have certainly brightened up a rather dreary Thursday afternoon. Thanks

Hi Katy I got told some useful information once re carbs/cals in relation to a bagel. If you are on a low calorie diet the conventional choice would be a fat free plain bagel with salad. However if you were doing a GI diet it would be better to have that bagel and salad with cream cheese...

Linda do you think we (the clients) should be reporting these CDC's who do not follow correct procedure. I am no longer on CD but my CDC never weighed or measured clients and often let family members sell the products on her behalf if she was not avaliable. Not to mention her philosophy of it...

The one I got from Amazon was brand new for 1p. Sandy looks like us Scots are good at getting the bargains.

Hi Lostris I dont think you keep regaining weight due to carbs themselves. Yes there will be a weight gain when your glygogen stores re fill. This will be a few pounds of water. But once filled again thats it. However the thing with carbs are they lead you to eat more calories than your body...

I would have half a pack now and see how you feel. This leaves you with another half to have a bit later. If after that you are still really hungry have a 4th pack. Do you have any extra packs? It may be worth buying one or two extra a week to give yourself the option of having 4 on hungry...

Suzie if you get the chance would you mind posting the nutritional value of Slimfast? I dont take it because it has too many carbs(for me). In particular how much protien does it contain per serving(without milk). Thanks

Sarah get it on Amazon for 1p plus £2.75 p&p

I've ordered mine. Cant wait

These are my guilty pleasure, well one of them. I recomend dipping them into some cream cheese. They are full of msg, nitrates and preservatives but at less than 1 carb are a handy portable snack. The tag line for Peperami states "Its a bit of an animal", and I always think to myself yes but...

Well if you stick to Cd for 23 weeks potentially you could lose 5-6 stone.

Oh I hear you. Despite being angelic over the weekend I have stayed the same weight for 3 days. But I know that unless I am some kind of medical phenomenon the weight has to come off some time. Just please let it be soon!

That to me sounds like a throat infection. Do you still have your tonsills? I would get some soluable asprin or paracetamol and gargle before swallowing. Those sprays are good if you can get them to hit the back of your throat. I never can. Take care

How about the first person on the list just choses a book to get us started? How long do you think we need to read it? Depends on the book I guess

I see we have about 20 or so names. Do you think we should close this list now and if there are more people wanting to join start another group. Or does it not matter how big the group is? I just thought if there was a lot of interest maybe we could have 2 groups reading different genres then...

I would love to do this too Jac

Tesco have BOGOF on Pepperamis. All varities

Hi Dora welcome to the site. I'll try and answer some of your questions. 1. Yes bacically Cambridge SS is a total meal replacement very low calorie diet (VLCD). You have 3 or 4 products a day along with water and black tea/coffee. However there are higher levels called SS+ and 810 where you...

How come KD? I am ploughing my way through The Diet Delusion at the moment. Not easy to read but interesting. Jac

I am 5 foot 7 around 17stone and I can get into a size 18. I have a friend the same height who weighs 14stone and is a size 20. I own a pair of fitted trousers in a size 18 that I bought when I was 14stone, they still fit me. I have no idea what my fat/muscle percentage is but I think I must...

Tesco do two types of ready made shakes. One is called Lighter Choices and is basically slimfast. The other is called Carb Control comes in chocolate and strawberry and costs 99p for a 330ml carton. Its not as nice or creamy as a CD tetra but does contain more volume, 330ml as opposed to 200ml...

Hi Sarah you are doing really well. Can you tell us what you are having for your low carb meal please. Thanks

I think it is admirable that your GP is taking such an interest in helping you to lose weight. It will be interesting to see what kind of meal plan you come up with but I think you might have to up the calories to around 800 which should still give you good losses. As well as the foods you have...

Yes let us know what she says. Good luck with the diet Your avatar photo looks lovely Jac

Very strange. May explain why so many packs were on ebay though.

Happy Valentines everyone, count me in. I joined the thread yesterday and though I didn't check back it really did help keep me on the straight and narrow especially when DH and the boys were passing round the Pringles last night. I just thought NO I pledged that I am having a cheat free day...

If your tempted feed the muffins to the birds. They need the fat in this cold weather. I'm off to snuggle up on the sofa and watch last nights ER.

What a great idea I am definately in. I have been rather ill with a nastly flu type virus but feeling much better today. My water intake has been rubbish lately so I am going for 3 litres today and will allow myself 4 packs. Good luck everyone and thanks Katy for the thread. Jac

Yes green tea is allowed. Doubt that it makes you lose faster though.

I prefer the organic one but I think it has slightly more carbs and cals than the others. Thanks for the link thats a good price. I go through loads of this as I use it in soups and stews for the family too. Jac

We have no snow. A little bit on Monday which was gone by Tuesday. My 11 year old is livid! I must say I do feel a little bit sorry for him. I can remember some great winters when I was growing up but we haven't had real snow for years. Jac

Well done on the 3lbs woof. Are you going to cut down to 2 packs a day this week or carry on with 3? Jac

Thats a fantastic loss for week 3 Wel done

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The official CD veg drink is fine to have. I imagine the amounts of glucose will be small. Well done on the 4lbs Jac

Oh coffee and double cream mmmmmm. For those not on induction Irish coffee, Highland coffee, Calypso coffee........ you get the idea I'm sure. Jac

Sorry just seen that Jim already answered this.

I think PISS stands for Post Induction Stall Syndrome. Week 3/4 is notorious for not losing weight and is when a lot of people become disenchanted and give up. You just have to trust that the diet works and keep on going even though the scales dont move. Well done on the 6 lbs this week. Jac

No I haven't heard of that one either. What is it? You will get lots of help and encouragement on this site anyway regardless of what plan you are on. Good luck Jac

Sorry to hear you have not been feeling well but 6lbs is fantastic. Every cloud.......! I should definately be at the Glasgow meet. Might even stay over again. Dont think I'll make any before that. I would love to go to Newcastle and meet up with Irene and Cat again but DH will be in Australia...

I take a multi vit and at the moment i am taking some fish oil as I have very dry skin. The way I see it the packs do give 100% RDA but I have a feeling I will be deficiant in many nutrients due to my bad diet in the past. Also some people think that the RDA's are the bare minimim requirments...

Try drinking your water at room temperature with a straw. It just goes down and you dont really feel it or taste it. I find the more I drink the more my body craves the stuff. If you can I would really try and give up the wine. Our bodies will burn up the calories from alcohol before anything...

This sounds a bit like the Stillman diet where you just eat protien.

Why not start off doing ss+ and if you dont want the milk or the 4th pack have a word with your CDC. I think SS+ is a good option for the first couple of weeks till you get into the swing of things. Better to do SS+ 100% than maybe struggle with SS. Having said that it is cheaper to SS. Jac

I dont think you will gain on 810 as the carb increase is minimal. I know some people do 810 from the start and manage to lose close to a stone a month. Jac

Come on Nikki you know you have to look at the bigger picture. Bet you will have lost a stone by next week. Jac

Good luck Sharon

Oh sorry to hear you are so down about that. It doesn't change the fact that you have lost 46lbs though. Well done

Hi I also have 7 stone to lose and I am 40 in June. This diet reduces your carb and calorie intake and you go into a state called ketosis. This burns up your fat reserves and also stops you feeling hungry. Once you are in ketosis the plan is relatively easy to stick to. Most people go into...

Hi AJ I've seen you reply to a few posts around the boards so thought I would come and find out what you have been upto. And here you are doing WW. Do you know I think this is the only diet I haven't tried (yet). It seems like a very straightforward sensible way of eating. My problem (well...

Hello Alpha welcome to the site. Sorry you are struggling at the moment. Have you seen your CDC since you started? How much weight have you lost so far? Being cold is a sign that you are in ketosis but if you are, you shouldn't feel hungry all the time. You could try splitting your packs so...

DH did the food shop at the weekend but heaven knows what he bought because I had to go to Tesco last night too. I kept picking up treats for the boys read the ingredients, then put them back, thinking they dont really need any of that. Everything I looked at was food I would have eaten...

My name is Jacqueline which often gets shortened to Jac. Jack Sprat is a nursery rhyme about a thin man and a fat woman. I'm fat, my husband is thin. In time I hope to become the thinner one in our relationship. Jack Sprat could eat no fat His wife could eat...

Hi TT I think it is true. I have a feeling you have to see your doctor every month on LL to be monitored. Sharon did you see Jackie LB up close. Do you think she has been botoxed? I think she looks amazing but her facial features seem a bit different. That wine must have been terrible...

Spooky got there before me and she is spot on with her advice. Stick to SS and you lose at least 14lbs a month. But you wont lose it in equal amounts of 3.5lbs per week as our bodies just dont work like that. Jac

I missed it but it is repeated at 2pm today. Jac

I know you wont want to hear this but water is really good to drink while you are low carbing. Just like on Cambridge it helps flush out the fat and keeps you hydrated so you dont retain water. I am really trying to wean myself off diet drinks. They are bad for your blood sugar your teeth not...

It is Jim Very Low Calorie Diet about 450cals a day. They say its low carb and I suppose if you compare it to the average UK carb consumption it is. Most people go into ketosis on it. However from a low carb diet point of view I think its too high. Jac

I tried this and for me it didn't work. | The Cambridge packs have 14g of carbs so having 2 a day plus a meal took me to over 30g a day. I am very carb sensitive and need to stay well below 30g to lose consistently. On CD I have 3 packs a day so carbs are around 45g (more if you use bars) but...

I missed this too. I think Jackie LB looks fantastic now and I've seen Sharon in the flesh(not that there is too much flesh to see) and she is just beautiful. OK I've just checked the tv schedule and this is repeated on Watch at 2pm today. Jac

I can totally relate to this. I have lost and re-gained the same 3-4 stone on more occassions than I care to remember. However unlike you I am more or less right back at the beginning again so well done on keeping 5 stones off. Jac

Thanks Katy its nice to be missed. We had the builders in last week and it was mayhem. By Thu I finally admitted defeat and packed up the whole of downstairs so couldn't get near computer. Right I've watched the prog now and thought it was very interesting though not terribly scientific. I...

I too am a serial weigher. I dont want to dissapoint you but our bodies always weigh more at night than they do in the morning. With me it varies by about 3-4lbs. If you are going to weigh do it first thing after you have been to the loo with nothing on, then the variables will always be the...

I haven't watched this yet. The set point thing is interesting. I remember years ago my weight never went above 12st. I could eat what I liked and always stayed between 11st10-11st13lbs. Then suddenly(or so it seemed) it shot up to 12st10lbs but went no further for a while. This trend...

The book just gives general information an average if you like. Most food you buy these days has all the nutritional values listed on the packaging and this is what you should go by. 80g of frozen broccoli will have a different carb count to 80g of raw. Jac

Low fat(lite versions) are to be avoided at all costs. They always have sugar added to them to make them taste of something after all the lovely fat has been removed. On this way of eating fat is your friend!

You really have to look at the packaging of the mayo you are using as they all contain different amount of sugar. Helmans contains 1.5g per 100g. 100g is loads more than a tablespoon.

Drinking Choc has too many carbs as it already has sugar and milk powder in it. What you need is cocoa powder then sweeten to taste with splenda. 100g of Green and Black Hot Choc has 63.5g carbs 100g of Green and Black Cocoa has 13.6g carbs Obviously you wont be using 100g of either but it...

Welcome to the board. Wow well done on your first stone. Having an extra half pack is absoloutly the right thing to do if you feel you need to eat and splitting your packs is a great idea too. I'm the same as you, stick to it no bother all day then I have to go cook for DH and the kids and...

Pisces well done on not letting your Mother continue to undermine you. I think the fact you have a great relationship and love your life despite your size is what bothers your mum the most. She will be terrified of you doing well as then she will have nothing to criticise you about. Though my...

I'm not strictly SSing as I am using up old packs before deciding whether to go back and see a CDC, but I would like to join a challenge too if thats OK. So today is Tuesday 20th, 5 weeks today is Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) and 5 weeks tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. 8 weeks today is St Patricks...

Hi Jim thats a fantastic weight loss. Can I ask if you stayed at induction levels for longer than two weeks and how many carbs could you eat and still lose weight. Thanks Jac

I wouldn't have these on induction to be honest. It really is best to stick to real food and use these products as a very occasional treat once you are firmly into the low carb way of eating. I've always counted the total, not the net carbs in these products too. The sweetners and other...

If you are doing low carb/Atkins these would be fine. As you are doing Cambridge SS definately not. Sure they have less carbs/cals than a tetra but they dont contain a third of all your daily nutritional requirments. If you need to eat something it should be from the SS+ 810 list of foods...

OMG what an amazing thought provoking informative thread. Thankyou thankyou thankyou everyone who has contributed. I started reading this yesterday but got distracted half way through. I want to go back and take my time to read it again because it contains some real gems of help and advice...

Good Morning Its mayhem here today as getting the hall and staircase plastered. I have my hands full trying to stop my 3 year old from helping. Diet wise yesterday was not good but today I will be an SS angel. Katy right now I would love a few months on my own on an island! Sleepy your...

Hi Tricia i am so glad you decided to keep going with the diet. How did your weigh in go? Jac

I'm out of Lurkdom so I would love to come along to this. Jac

As others have said your water intakes looks fine. Making up the shakes with extra water is a good way of upping your intake. If you suffer from water retention the best thing you can do is try and drink more water. Your body will then be happy to let go of the excess. Jac

Welcome Back There are a few of us who were about last year who have reappeared with the New Year. Medifast sounds a bit like Cambridge 810 where you have 3 packs plus a meal. How many cals/carbs would you be having a day. I dont think there is anyone else on here doing that plan but feel...

Hi Scottishmum (and everyone else). I did see your message thankyou. If I decide to use a new CDC I'll give you my details to pass on to her or if she uses this site get her to pm me. I've spent most of today reading different parts of the forum trying to get my head sorted out re the...

Good Morning All I've been AWOL over the weekend busy with childcare and domestic drudgery. Still DH is back to work and both boys at school/nursery today so I can go back to just pretending to be busy. Today the scales show I have lost 8lbs which is OK I guess. Was hoping for double figures...

I think the rules are that you are not allowed to SS or SS+ with a BMI over 40 unless you have a medical form signed by your doctor. I'm sure there are people who go ahead without it though

I find weekends hard due to the lack of routine. That and the fact DH and the two boys are constantly here! On Sat we are off in search of some fancy pants carpet for the hall. Not sure whats happening on Sunday yet. If the weathers good we may go for a walk up by Loch Lomond or Loch Tay. Oh...

I totally relate to this. Just watched Extreme Dieters that was on the other night. The man who lost weight using a conventional diet felt that he would now like a Gastric Band fitted so he could easily keep the weight off. He cant keep any food in the house and only buys what he needs on a...

Hi Lucy You are in the right place dont worry. Just let us know if you need any help or encouragement. There is a lot of information on this site its fab. Good luck Jac

I'm back! Was going to stay in town and do some shopping but its abit dreich so decided to come home and have a cuppa. I must admit I do love having the house to myself, doesn't happen very often though. My resolve is rubbish so I stood on the scales this morning and have lost 7lbs since...

Thank Crunchie it's Friday:) OK so the weekend is upon us which is great but for some it will be a challenge to stay on plan with the diet. What are you doing at the the weekend and how to you think you will be able to stay on plan? Right I'm off to take son no2 to nursery. I'll be around...

OMG....... I watched Most Haunted for the first time a few nights ago. Scared myself silly!

Its day 4 for me as well. Day 2 was a disaster but yesterday and today have been fab. Did a huge ironing last night (I dont iron) and today tackled a big food shop. I'm really going to try and not weigh till Monday. I've only had one pack so far today so dont think I will have any problems...

Hi Pisces I'm so sorry to hear about the way your mum has been treating you. Her intentions may be good (I doubt that), but in my opinion it is unacceptable behaviour. It wasn't right when you were a child and it is certainly not right now that you are an adult. The best thing you can do is...

Fantastic! Enjoy that ketosis high.

Hi Everyone Lots of positive vibes i see which is great. I'm just back in from food shopping so the fridge freezer and larder are well stocked for the food eaters in the family. I'm actually just having my first shake now. I took a tetra with me but wasn't that bothered so I'm having it...

Morning fellow Cders Hope we are all in for another successful dieting day. I've just got son no1 off to school and son no2 and I have to go and do some errands this morning. I'll catch up with you all later Jac

Hi Glenbo I see you are doing zero carb. Firstly I am amazed that you can low carb and drink those quantities. I dont know whether to be jelous or concerned. From a low carb and calorie point of view spirits with low cal mixer are best. Red wine is also fairly low carb. I would stay away...

Hi and welcome I think the reason that some people seem to do CD longterm is because they cheat thus making the diet longer than it needs to be.(talking about myself here). If you can stick to it you will lose 14lbs a month. And once you get into the swing of things not eating 'food' is...

Welcome to the site and well done on the weight loss. Who cares about a terrible taste in the mouth when you've lost 10lbs.

Hi Rainbow I think having a diary is an excellent idea. I've just started an online one on this forum. Never really done anything like this before but I'm hoping it will help keep me on the straight and narrow. Looks like you and I have similar amounts to lose. Best of luck. Jac

I take Gaviscon, the little tablet ones, when heartburn is bad. I dont know what the official line is but I couldn't cope without them. Good luck at the dentist.

I cant wait to get into the next size down. Well done you'll be in a 10 in no time.

I've just started so I have a long way to go. 2 stone wont take long to lose on Cambridge. Yes well done Katie 4lbs is fantastic Son number 1 has work to do on his scout award so I'll probably get chucked off here in a minute when he gets in from school. Need to go and sort dinner anyway.

Oh EmmaLouise that all sounds fantastic. What is yella man? We may have to start a recipe section. Do you think thats a bit weird having a recipe section on a VLCD? Some people dont like food to be mentioned and here we are swapping recipes

You are doing so well Sarah. I really hope I can stay in the zone this time. Water coffee and herbal tea all help me.

Well officially this is day 3 for me. Yesterday was a disaster but I'm just ignoring it and carrying on. I'm going to try really hard not to weigh till next Monday but this will be hard for me. If you are really struggling try splitting your packs or even have an extra one. I'm really trying...

Oh good I see you have all got the hang of this. Check in as many times as you like. Thats the idea. Hope your OK quizzicalgrrl. Anything we can help you with? Jac

Good afternoon everyone. I'm on day 3 of my umpteenth but final restart. I've just had my first pack of the day (hot choc tetra) and I'm half way through my 2nd litre of water. Its cold and foggy here today so me and DS are staying in and keeping warm. Feel fine at the moment just...

Hi Everyone on the CD Forum I dont really post here that often but I lurk a lot. That is just one of the things I hope to change about myself this year. We used to have a Daily Thread where people posted to say hello, how they were feeling, what they were up to etc. It was a good way to...

Welcome back Mia Dont be embarrassed there are quite a few of us 'serial returners' on the forum. Remember you only fail when you give up. This is the year that we are all going to succeed. Repeat after me: 2009 is 2000 and mine! All the best Jac

I dont think you need to apologise the general consensus is we agree with you. The weight loss tickers that most people use automatically calculate BMI if you enter your height details. I think this is why so many people have their BMI details on view and not because they are using BMI to...

I think sometimes in life you have to be selfish and put your own wants and needs ahead of others. Doing a VLCD is one of these times. Your husband has to realise that you are an adult who can make her own decisions when it comes to her own health and diet. He doesn't have to like it or agree...

Liking that analogy KD. I dont test either. One less thing to worry about. Jac

I've been giving this some more thought. Do you think we could be punishing ourselves? Making food that we love but cant have. Are we saying to ourselves you are not worthy of eating this because you are fat. Only when you are thin can you have this type of lovely food. Or are we testing our...

Glad you are feeling a bit more positive today. Just remember Cambridge guarantee one stone a month not 3.5lbs per week. Our bodies just dont work like that. You weight loss so far is well above average you are doing great. Jac

I do this to. The family love when I am on Cambridge. I think its a displacement therapy. I love everything to do with food. Buying it, storing it, cooking it and eating it. Obviously for the moment the last one is out, so I over compensate on the others. I'm also adament that the boys...

The good thing (and the bad thing at times!) about Cambridge is there is more than one plan. SS is total abstinance but SS+ 810 etc do allow various foods in varying quantities. Your 2 slices of ham are not strictly speaking allowed but would probably have similar nutritional values to the...

Hang in there You will get used to drinking water and when you stand on the scales it will all be worth it. Thats what I'm telling myself.

I think that our bodies get used to a certain amount of hydration and as long as your space it out you should drink what you feel comfortable with. 6 litres seems like loads to me though.

Welcome back Marcus Enjoy the two gigs How's your mum getting on? Jac

Hi I restarted today as well. Seemed like a good date as we still have nearly 3 weeks of January to go and finally all of the Christmas goodies have been eaten! Mainly by me. Had two packs so far along with loads of black tea and water. Starting to feel really hungry and the boys are having...

You are not going to believe this but I haven't posted on here for ages and today was just thinking about where some of the 'old' faces had gone. I remebered you cause of your Dad and your uni course. I also lost my dad and I would love to study again like you. Hope everything goes well for you.

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Ok fairly low carb i would say which is good. You wont come out of ketosis. The worst you can do is dwell on it. Get over it and move on.

drink water forget about it and go to bed! What did you have?

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MissAma you feeling any better yet? Sounds more like carb withdrawel to me which will pass in a few days.

I find the best way to drink the water is at room temp with a straw. Maybe set yourself a goal of drinking a litre by 12 noon another by 4pm and so on. Once your body gets use to the amounts in a few days you will find it easier. I dont really like any of the soups that much to be honest.

Tesco also do a low carb ready made version in chocolate and strawberry. The choc one is fab heated up in the micro very creamy.

Hi I hope its all going to plan for you. Cant stand the banana tetras myself but the choc ones are yummy especially hot. Jac

Is anybody else going to the liverpool meet not booked up yet? I would love to go bur Jurys is full booked. Where is everyone else staying? Jac

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I bet your doctor will be pleased with your weight. Only you know that you have gained a little. You should take your race for life form and get him to sponsor you. I too avoid going to the docs as everything seems to be related to my weight as far as he is concerned. Jac

No not yet but they are on my list of things to treat myself to. Was it the Universal contour wrap you had? I'm thinking of getting a course of these before my holiday in October. Jac

Never tried Fibre 89. I get the p husk capsules from Holland and Barrat and usually have 4 a day. Jac

Hi I take a general multi vit along with some omega capsules. At the moment I am having some sea kelp tablets to help with my hair and nails which are in a terrible state. The way I see it my non CD diet was/is so bad I dont see any harm in taking a top up. According to a nutritionist I...

If you can afford it I would try and get yourself a decent blender with a glass jug. It totally transforms the shakes into lovely thick smoothie type creations. You can also make ice cream by using more ice and less water. Fab Jac

Unfortunately not me. I've had many breaks from the diet and its always a struggle to get back on it properly. For me the hardest thing about this diet is the social aspect of it. I find it really hard to go out and not eat/drink the same as everyone else. Jac

A lot of people do really well on this plan and still lose about a stone a month. I think you are right in that it is better to make a decision to eat within the plan rather than pick indiscriminately and feel you have cheated. I must have a word with myself about this! Jac

Welcome back. There is a seperate retuners section now if you fancy popping over and having a look. It's quite busy at the moment with us all trying to get in shape for summer. There have been a few changes. Zero drinks no longer allowed, a new plan called SS+ and 790 is now 810(more milk)...

Hi Everyone I haven't read all this thread but just thought I would pop in and say hello. I'm doing OK at the moment. Had a good day yesterday with 3 packs and some Tuna and I am on course today to have 3 packs and some protein or maybe 4 packs. I go on holiday in 17 weeks time and I...

Hi I'm not a CDC but I noticed over 40 people had looked at this and no one has replied. You can introduce food into your diet at any time with Cd by doing SS+ or 810. If you want to carry on doing SS you can untill you get to BMI of 25 plus 1 stone. At least this used to be the case not sure...

Hi Sue Hope you have a fab day at the races. If only we could wrap ourselves in a bubble and not go out for a few months it would be sooo much easier to SS. I've been doing a mixture of SS SS+ 810 Aitkins and binging! But it aint working surprise surprise. Its my birthday on Sat and...

Hi Candygirl Just put the cheat behind you and move on. What's done is done. Keep glugging the water and you should still get a good loss this week. JaC

Hi Emma how is it going today. I allow myself to have up to 4 packs a day as sometimes just knowing you can have an extra one does help to keep you on the straight and narrow. Good luck Jac

Well you should be well into day 1 by now. Hope it is all going well for you. Jac

Hi Nicky I usually get the reduced salt or the organic one. Jac

Hi Cheryl I'm booked into the Premier Inn York Central. Its in Blossom Street and seems to be fairly close to the Ibis. Jac

Thanks for the post Lenny. What are we like? Well the good news is that 2 days of almost perfect ssing have resulted in a 3 lbs loss this morning. Even though it is 2 days late I am going to claim this as my official week4 weigh in as psycologically it is important for me to see a loss every...

Fantastic weight loss Steph you are really in the zone now. Keep it up. Jac

Hi Nina welcome back and good luck. There are loads of us restarting so you are in good company. Come on and post if it gets tough. Jac

Sorry to hear about your dad hope everything is ok. I carry a couple of tetras with me at all times in case anything like this happens. I keep a few in the car too along with some bottles of water. I also allow myself to have upto 4 packs a day. Very often just knowing that I could have...

Good luck I restarted on 1st May so thats the first month over with and I'm 15lbs down(could have been more). Once you get the weekend over with you will be fine. Jac

Good luck. Are you back on SS then? Jac

I haven't been on here for a while so thought I would update you all. Last weekend I went along to the Glasgow meet and had a fantastic time. It was lovely to be in the company of like minded people and we all had far more in common than our struggles with our weight. If you haven't been to a...

I would have at least one more shake probably better if you have them both. Put it behind you start afresh tommorrow but remember how you feel at this moment and dont do it again. Good luck you are doing really well so far. Jac

Hi there, Movicol is my laxative of choice at the moment and as far as I am aware it does not effect ketosis. If you are prone to constipation it is a good idea to take a fibre supplement such as pysillium husks. Jac

I'm coming too. Staying Fri and Sat at the Premier Inn. Maybe someone more technically minded could add me to the list. Jac

Right who got the last room at the Ibis then! After having such a great time at the Glasgow meet I thought I might come along to this one but it seems that the hotel is full. Does anyone know a hotel near to the Ibis? Its years since I have been to York. Jac

Finally found some time to update you on the fantastic weekend I had at the Glasgow meet. I must admit I felt a little nervous walking into Jurys on my own on Friday afternoon but I needn't have worried as I was made to feel very welcome by Sharon and Sandy. A short time later we were joined...

I may not get a chance to log on tomorrow so I'll see you all in Jurys about 4ish. Cant wait. Really looking forward to it. Thanks Sandy for all the organising. Jac

Jurys suits me fine too but Sharon you will love Princess Square. Jac

That sounds great Sandy. I'll PM you my mobile number just incase there are any problems. Jac

Hi Folks Well my plans have changed a bit (there's always one isn't there). As we have been talking about small indulgencies and treating ourselves I have decided that I am in much need of some 'me time' and have booked myself into a hotel for Fri night. Unfortunately (or fortunately for...

Dont really like the butterscotch but Leek and Pot soup is lovely especially with some black pepper. Jac

I have heard that Sea Kelp tablets help with hairloss. I got some last week in Holland and Barrat cost about £3.00. Maybe worth a shot but as others have said it is only temporary. Well done on your weight loss Jac

That is such an inspirational post Sandy. To have lost such a significant amount of weight in a conventional manner is totally awe inspiring. Cant wait to meet you. Jac

Yes Sharon I agree for now I need the discipline and easiness of CD. I can overeat just as easily with low carb food as I can with carbs. Infact I can be a right little piggy when it comes to cheese,cream,nuts bacon etc. My plan is to stick to CD with the very occasional low carb meal untill I...

O God I have to stop reading this thread. All this food sounds fantasic. One of my fav low carb dishes is scallops with pancetta. Not cheap but soo delish. Jac

Hi Sue Well done on the 5lbs. I have been following some of the low carb threads as I have eaten this way it the past. On CD(umpteenth restart) at the moment and so far so good but knowing me goodness knows how long it will last. I've never been formally diagnosed with insulin resistance...

Hi I'm another one keeping an eye on all you low carbers. At the moment I seem to be in the zone and CD is going well. Like Liz my losses are not amazing and having done low carb in the past it is tempting to think I could eat food and get similar results. So keep up the good work and I...

Well done Liz Isn't it a great feeling when it is going so well? I'm on day 19 and loving it. Long may it continue for us all. Jac

Glad to hear you seem to be feeling better. Just a thought but if you are still getting headaches maybe you need to drink more water. I feel at my best when I have 4-5litres a day. Jac

Hi Sorry I have only just seen this post. Are you doing OK? As you can see a lot of do struggle to get back on track after taking a break from CD. On numerous occasions I have made it to day 3 or 4 but no further. This time everything has just fallen into place and I am on day 19. To make...

Well done Steph. Hope you are still feeling strong and get a good result tommorrow. Jac

Well done on getting back to it. I'm on day 19 of my final restart and it seems to be going really well. Keep glugging the water and hopefully you will get a good result on Wed. Jac

Well done on sticking with it. My husband goes away sometimes but I must admit I find it easier when he's not here though it is hard copying with the boys on my own. Keep at it and you will soon be in Ketosis. I am on day 19 already. Jac

Well done. Are you in Ketosis yet? I find once you get past day 4 it easy peasy. Keep it up Jac

You have to stop weighing yourself everyday or at least you have to stop letting the scales bother you so much when you do. 3 packs, a bit of chicken and some cucumber cannot lead to a 2lb gain of fat. However loads of things can cause you to gain 2lbs of water. Please try and keep things in...

Hi Everyone Just to say I am really looking forward to meeting you all at the weekend. I'll be along on either the Fri afternoon or Sat during the day at some point. Maybe both if I behave myself! Not sure how late I will be able to stay due to kids/husband etc. Sandy thanks for your number...

Hi Everyone Its lovely to hear from you all on this thread and I must admit I am amazed that I seem to be doing so well at the moment. The scales are not playing ball as they haven't moved for 5 days but it is TOTM so I am not panicking.......yet! Yesterday I decided to eat Sunday lunch...

Well I had my week 2 weigh in and have lost a further 5lbs. Was a bit dissapointed not to get to that magical 1 stone marker but it is TOTM so we will see what happens next week. Generally I am finding it easy to stick to at the moment but weekends are hard. I have decided to start taking...