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Hi RedCar, Sounds like you could be doing the Working Solution with 3 shakes and a meal under 800 calories...?? I am day 1 today TS - and it's been a while (4 years) since I last did a VLCD. I'm only going to have 3 shakes a day (4 if training). I'm sure someone with lots more knowledge will...

Well done eveyone. I'm proud of myself for making it to day 6 (me too, usually fall off on day 4). Nickyx

Hey sammyjojo, well done ! You'll be in ketosis soon & will feel so much better. Be careful if feeling down though - you need to make sure your head is in the right place. Good luck x

I use Psyllium husks every few days. Learnt from time on CDSS that I could put them into a vanilla shake and make a porridge ... which I really love - you can eat it with a spoon :D I use about 2 des spoons & make with hot water. Good luck x

Yep, I do that. Half a sachet to a mug of coffee ... I really like with vanilla or chocolate :D. Otherwise it's black coffee - but I do treat myself to "real stuff". Good luck x

Didn't want to read & run :) I've only just got the pack & need to re-read the blurb (since last time - been using up old shakes) :sigh: - but I did CDSS, and they suggested green & white meals (low carb, ie chicken & spinnach etc) and gradually introduce real foods (especially carbs) as...

I wonder if you mean bored of shakes/bars... or just bored (twiddling fingers at meal times kinda thing) ;) Me -I've been saving up all the rubbish jobs for ages: accounts, paperwork, cleaning kids bedrooms etc. I know from previous attempts at VLCDs that I get loads of energy - so have been...

Just wanted to say Hi ! Have been lurking for a week ;) Did CDSS a couple of years ago and got great results - and since then have been messing about with lots of different options (none of them successful :( ) Time is right for Exante TS - and I've done the first week (with only a couple of...

Been in same boat as you for 3 weeks now... was searching on forum yesterday - and came up with the following quotes... all are entries from an original post by ice moose... if I find it again, I'll put up thread: Key to success on a diet is enjoying the experience and seeing it as a major...

Hi, Didn't want to ready & run... Not really sure, but there's probably info on the CD section (up to 810 cals & more...) Good luck & enjoy your holiday :)

how good ...being slim[mer] feels :D My own official weigh-in ... another 7 lbs gone this week. Still feeling positive, tho have a tough weekend ahead - 1200 mile drive and where Mum will keep asking "are you sure you don't want anything to eat ?! :sigh: Hope you all have a good day, Nx

Hi Martin, Didn't want to read & run... welcome back - you're sounding positive, which as we know is half the battle ;) Nx

Hi L Well done for making the choice ;) - I think that's half the battle! I did CD for a short while 2 years ago... and know the diet works... I just need to see it through and not jump off too soon ! Tips: You know the pitfalls... make your shakes MASSIVE (lots of water) or split them into...

What a fantastic amount ! Well done :character00180:

LOL, was a posh bird ! But will now call it Ex-an-teee too.

Hi everyone, been lurking a while. Did CDSS 2 years ago and stopped without working through plans... surprise surprise ... piled loads back on :mad: Re-start 10 Feb and finished off last few CD shakes... now on Exante .. How do you say it? Loving the difference - not so sure about the...

Hello Glad you're all doing so well... But I have made a decision.... Gotta leave the team:wave_cry: . Although last WI STS - I'm not actually on the Diet and I'm just beating myself up daily. So - I'm going to leave it for a [shortish] while... and try again soon. I'm really sorry to abandon...

Helloooo Well done everyone on WI's and welcome to Bellesgrunny :D. Congratulations to Michelle... yep, does explain the emotional rollercoaster ! Is this planned or "Baby Bonus"? I've got a BB... and they're the best kind to have ! Sorry not been around - been on my destructive cycle...

Maz, Princess = Great losses... Well Done! Michelle - CDCs are all different. I'm a reg childminder and quite often take along 1 - 3 kids. I must admit it's usually a very quick visit. I'll have emailed order and session will just be a quick WI & pay. Perhaps organise a "quickie" with your son...

Maz, your smile says it all ... Well done & thanks for sharing :D My WI on monday -5lbs. I'm now within "normal" weight range (started as Class 1 Obese) HWT ! Had another blip today though .. must be PMS [again] and I'm not going to undo all this hard work :sigh: Have a good week

Hi Michelle - KWYM about getting head in gear. Sound advice from Maz - will be my mantra from now on too [Damage Limitation]. With me, I've found that I'll wake up and just know that today's the day I'll do it... I keep trying just to get a bit nearer to "the" day. Hope that makes sense? I've...

Michelle, sorry to hear your news :hug99: Hope you get the results you're hoping for. Welcome Rach & Princess.... & well done with losses :) STS for my WI on Monday - But have been having a cr*p time... Started SS [again] Monday, and Day 3 today (already in Ketosis!) Yet I've done nothing...

Hi Michelle - been meaning to mention my gain on last couple of posts :sigh: +3lbs. Welcome Rach - Wow... can't believe you've read the whole thread ! Had a "cut down" day today and hoping to CDSS from tomorrow (Thu). Good luck everyone :) and have a fab week.

Peachy, good luck with your quest... Hope low carb route's the one for you... Am struggling to get to grips with CD again (but I know it does work for me) so will jump on again when head's in line with moon/myfridge/Jupiter :D Am intrigued with Low Carb... do you stay in ketosis - if not, is it...

Well done Maz & Kel, Michelle... you can do it... glug when you hear the cupboards (or fridge) calling... It only takes a tiny distraction to get you through the "hunger" pang.... Oh my - Not even bothering at present. DS is sitting 12+ exam (yes they have those here for the kids that failed...

Aw thanks Hun, hope you start feeling better soon too... Me too - wish I could breeze into Ketosis. Takes me at least 3 days each time :confused:. Do you have far to go for each WI ? I see my CDC every 2 weeks, but it can be various days of the week depending on my workload - so I do my own WI...

Good results ladies... well done! Been feeling under the weather too - but still decided to to a WI... wish I hadn't bothered +3lbs:break_diet: Feeling cold, bunged up and just downright hungry today.

Oh Michelle, hope you & family feel better soon. KWYM about just having to eat when ill... was not 100% when trying to start at begining of January and didn't do myself any favours by thinking I could do the diet. Day on day... start... then eat. I did wait till I felt 100% ... and it's taken...

Hi Paul Me too, had to quit in July as lost (one of my) jobs. Back in the black and working and started CDSS begining of January - thinking my "head was in right place".... It's taken me nearly 4 weeks to get back into swing of it - but I know it's the diet for me (relatively easy, and works)...

Well done again everyone... I've had a good couple of days... and WI this morning.... 10 lbs :wee: That's enough to help me stick with it through day 4 (today) Yeah !!! Roll on day 5 :fingerscrossed: Good luck Nx

Hey... Well done everyone :D Oh my... been struggling again last week as had a night out with OH on Friday (we don't go out much, so really wanted to let my hair down).... So my WI is + 2lbs :break_diet: BUT - feeling really positive now with no distractions... Hoping to just get on with it.

Good Weekend? Hi everyone... Well done on all your losses! Oh my... not sure my head will fit through the door now with the "biggest loser" title this week :D. WI this morning - a big Fat ZERO :cry:. But, it's TOTM & I've been messing around again [with food] at the weekend. Feeling positive...

Hi Michelle Oh you lucky thing.... I'd love to go to theatre - just to see anything ! OH will love it if you do. Well done on 2lbs... hey, it's going in the right direction :D Nx

Hi Gang, Well done everyone on all your losses this week ! My WI this morning ... and I've lost 12 lbs ;o))) Was hoping to lose a bit more.. but got same prob Marie had !

Hi Peachy Well done with your low carb meal - are you using ketostix? Mine have just expired and are no use at all now :confused:. Have a great Friday night! I'm rolling on, had a couple of blips, one turned into a bloooop, but I'm on day 6 now and have lost 10lbs... I know, it's mostly...

Marie... PMP :8855:

Thanks Lily & all Not constipated :D But can see how it might affect me ! Interesting about the compulsive eating - will try and sit down and think about why I want it and that I can... but in 15 mins. Remember seeing the HALT thing... going to stick a note on the fridge. Nx

Hi Wanna & Lily I'm intrigued with this ... don't want to hijack your thread... but I've just "done it" and am not using ketostix :break_diet: Day 4 for me and despite drinking Loads - still had to have something to EAT :mad: Have loads of jobs lined up for distraction - but still stopped...

Well Done Michelle & Maire That's pretty good for starters :bliss: Day 4 for me - feeling quite rubbish, headache & mouth like the bottom of a bird cage... Keep glugging, but this is harder than I remembered ! Nx

Hello Hi Kerry, Peachy, Mrs R & Hazeyblue Hope everyone's doing OK..? My Start Weight: 14st 5lbs & will post my inbetweenies too !

Hi Flab2Fab Team My WI is Monday (but every fortnight) - will let you know start weight (as per CDC scales) tomorrow :D. Do you want me to do my own WI on the alternate Mondays?

Yes Please Hi MrsR Yes Please...

I'd like a team Hi Did CDSS in June & lost 2 & half stone... Would like to join a team for the next positive step to shed 3-4 stone. Hope there's a team that can help...? :) Day 1 CDSS today :17729:

Hi Moon Me too... started back today after stopping in the summer. It seems like your head's in the right place now - no point trying it if it's not. Good Luck ... We can do this [again] :D

Hello... You're like a nice warm duvet ... There - just when you need it most :D I lost 2 &half stone in June - but had to stop abruptly because [one of] my jobs dried up... But I've decided to give it another go. I'd let the rot set in a bit [put on half a stone] & was feeling terrible about...

Hello Been over 2 weeks since I was on CDSS - for a couple of reasons: Lost job that was funding the diet :cry: Had a Rugby "do" to go to :eek: [Had lost 2+ stone & looked FAB. Had a glass of wine or 3.] and had [another] birthday :sigh: and some more wine. I have about 10 days of shakes left...

Good Morning. Just moved from weekly WIs to fortnight with my CDC (so this WI is my own) - but my [new] scales were pretty close to CDCs.... 6lbs :D Had a cr*p week 4 ... felt really low and miserable - but today I'm over half way and sooo pleased. Happy Wednesday everyone :party0019: Need to...

Oh Pick me.. pick me... This weekend... Friend said "have you lost weight..?" YES... nearly 2 stone :D. Was 15+st. Just finished week 4 of CD SS.

Hi Sarah Well done :D Stick with it ... by day 3 or 4 it's sooo much easier. Good luck... like your goals too !

Bindiboo loss to date = -6lbs Festival Fairy loss to date = -22lbs Lizdesigns loss to date = -48lb Becky85 loss to date = -0lbs Ribenaberry loss to date = llbs (1st weigh in on Monday) Camille loss to date = 51lbs Sasha63 loss to date=94.5lbs Casey loss to date = 0lbs (1st weigh in on Monday)...

Hi Roz I did have a bad time during week 3 - needed to shout at myself "leave the biscuit tin where it is" :eek: Suspect it was PMT and 4th week was a breeze... Stick with it - You've already done the hard bit.

Welcome Salty.... You know how fab this diet is... but you're right.. need to be in right frame of mind. Good luck !

OTFL too :p

Well done Nikki ... Fantastic ! Been a LONG time for me too and hoping I'll be with you (WI on Wednesday) :eek:.

Wednesday's are in the lead :D Monday Rolo: Lizdesigns: 7lbs FitandTrim: xdebzx: - 4lbs (week 5) Tuesday Camille: Princess_cj: smee123: goolian: LLVirgin Wednesday Emmie Lou: Linznel: Jackietrew: Kira: Bish_Bosh:] Nicaukids: Thursday Blue_grapefruit: kellymundy: slaterslady: Jennikay...

Me too also with MrsB... Had it treated by a chirpodist years ago - who packed underneath the nail edge with with iodine soaked cotton wool. If i get a slight twinge now - head straight for tcp & cotton wool & DIY job. Was recommended to use a nail brush daily on area to stop it happening...

Hi Roz You're through the worst of it... Well done you :D I've been waking up very early... bloomin' birds just wont shut up ! Are you drinking enough? It really curbs hunger pangs... I'm always thinking about food - but it's not always about eating it now... I'm getting my head into end game...

Ooo err... I get a funny turn just going upstairs... mind it is a town house :D Could not yet entertain the thought of anything sweaty... Am going to try & find time to do some Callanetics... anyone remember this? Good luck with aerobic stuff festivalfairy!

Hi Sim I've just come back from my WI (with 2 &half year old in tow). With the exception of the first visit - I try & keep them as quick as possible... I know if we're there too long - there'll be shiny things she'll want to play with :( It's your home - your rules. Does she take a long time? I...

I pay £1.80 per tetra (only 15p more than packet)

Oh you poor thing ! Take it easy - it's a real nasty one to recover from. Wishing you better ...

Hi, Agree with Liz... You sound like you are in the right frame of mind - I think that's the biggest hurdle of all. I [was] a big wine drinker - and actually don't miss it - knowing that you absolutely can't drink when in ketosis put the fear of god up me :eek: Good luck (from someone who can't...

umm... doesn't matter cos he's going to cop it anyway ?

Hi DonnaMarie It's tough - but you can do it... you've made the decision and come this far :). Can you only cook her a little bit of tea... buy snacks you really can't stand ... Try and delete everything that may tempt you... I know I had to [Coconut buscuits = yuk]. Draw a line... and you...

Hi Seaneen I'm interested too... It was very sloppy - but I did manage to eat it with a spoon ... Just :sigh:. I used water out fridge (think it should've been colder) and put it in the freezer to set?

KWYM - I started on a weekend...my poor kids ! Lined up loads of jobs I'd been putting off for this weekend. Also had a MAM Strawberry shake for Sunday dinner... it was gone in seconds (and a bit sloppy too)... BUT Great to eat with a spoon Yippee !

Chris, so sorry to hear ... The moment we won't miss, the light breeze that passes by conceals a gentle kiss. Sweet dreams.

BnC Girl... you'll do FAB :D Good luck for tomorrow & let us know straight away?

Well Done BP :D Bet they feel a little bit loose...?

It's the BB code thingy... not html or face book version Nx.

1st WI this morning.... 9 lbs Gone :D CDC was chuffed... I felt a bit deflated - my old mechanical scales said 16lbs :eek:. BIG difference - anyway, just bought a new electronic one from Argos & at least it matches CDCs now. Am feeling positive now and pleased with myself... Have been on...

Hi goolian I use a few of the ideas already here. Sometimes have warm water .. I know cold is better but it makes me gag :sign0137: and use a 2L water bottle (refill from tap) through the day with another pint before and after it (3L ish). Am gonna try the straw thing :confused: Good luck - this...

Hi Abz First 3 days.. coulda eaten my left arm... but knew it would pass. Since then - NEVER been tempted, so not hungry :D. 1st WI today.... CDSS Day 8.

Hi Abz Cost was a big factor for me too - almost (but not quite) prohibitive :eek:. Family of 5 food bill is steep anyway, without cost of CD on top. I'm doing an extra job in the evenings to pay for it. I'm on day 7 CDSS... and I can't rate it highly enough... It's working for me - I'm sticking...

Hi Vicki I'm on Day 6SS and DH was away last weekend on a stag do - so unfortunately it was the kids that got in the neck from me:eek:. Sorted out food shopping this morning for the weekend and he didn't realise "What, you're not eating anything at all ...? " :sigh: I think he's finally...

Hi C You're sounding really positive in spite of the weekend - Well done for jumping back on the CD Train straight away :) Keep at it ... we know it'll be worth all the hunger pangs in the end.

Well done... can't wait for that to happen to me :p Been hanging on to my old grey ones for sooo long :whistle:

Hi Twinksy Would be interested in this too... normally OK with water - but with the quantities involved it does make me gag at the thought of one more :tear_drop:

Fantastic !! Well done :D Got my first weigh in on Friday ...

Thanks for info ;o)) Could go for our dog too... but he's a bit smelly ! Will try stix tomorrow morning... I have been drinking loads (nearly 3 litres) from virtually nothing but tea. Nickyx

Hi There, I'm coming to end of day 3 CDSS - not sure if i'm in Ketosis..? I bought some sticks from ebay but they're still showing negative. Are there any other signs? Been doing OK (could knaw off my left arm) and think I'm heading in right direction as I've lost 10lbs according to my scales...

Hi Nikky KWYM... I'm determined not to undermine myself this time...(first time on CD). There are some great inspirations on here - hoping they keep me motivated too :D Nicky

Meant to say, it's instant stock powder - great for when I was weaning kids as it's not too salty (unlike oxo). Nx.

Hi Nikki I'm on day 1 CD SS.... :eek: Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon, get it in the Oxo/gravy isle... Can't say I'm that desperate ... yet ! Good luck Nickyx