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Scales have finally shown mercy and informed me I'm 13.7. I've been given some advice from a PT that I'm provably eating too much more processed food... Something I know I need to address, wish it was as simple as 'all calories are equal' but it's never the case lol. Onwards and downwards! K xx

Thanks Hun. I know, the journey seems much shorter now! xx

Well,mom I'm back to my weight loss diary after almost 6 months of neglect! Although I've still been reading and getting inspiration from these forums :) Where to start? Exercise has been on and off (currently on for the last week I'm happy to report!) since I last logged an entry here. I've...

Hi :) Wow, 7 and a half stone is amazing! May jd ask how you've done it? Diet and exercise wise? I'm a calorie counter myself and have been going at it with only 50% effort since last October (I will confess lol) and am currently just 3 1/2 stone down (with 3 and a half to go!) Congrats on...

Hi Hun, I don't know much about slimming world, I like my calorie counting with My Fitness Pal app. But welcome to forums, I get so much inspiration by just popping in to this section :) I find circuit training a great form of exercise as it shapes and tones the body but also gets you out of...

Hi jojo, I'm the same... Cal counting on MFP and I do actually save the bulk of my cals for tea time/later evening... Stops me from bingeing (I used to binge eat like a mad woman!). Congrats on getting into those 13's! Hoping to join you very soon! Xx

Haven't weighed in at all since my last entry.. Really hoping to be in those 13's very soon. Come down with the cold bug but still spent a little time this evening doing food prep for next few days (quorn pieces, broccoli and green beans... Yum). Got the Shaun T T25 programme all ready to start...

I'm lurking around lol... Been using calorie counting since sept last year... Really sound move/make a diary in this section!

Hey, received my copy of t25 programme (alpha and beta phases) last week and so far only tried disc 1 (cardio) and wow... You really do get a sweat on yet the moves are easy to perform. I'm away for last 2 weeks in June, but going to try and sample them all before starting it religiously at the...

Welcome back :) Calorie counting has been my saviour and to be honest, it's the only way I can not only lose but more importantly maintain weight.xx

After a few months absence, I'm happy to report that although my weight has stayed at 90kg, my muscle is up and body fat down, and clothes are fitting like a dream. Brought a lovely top in a size 14 today and fits great... None scale victory. Booked a holiday for end of September so getting a...

I'm 5'6, 14 stone 9 lbs and size 16 top and 16/18 bottoms... A larger hourglass shape (a little extra sand lol) xx

congrats! Looking forward to joining you there soon :D

as of yesterday the excess holiday weight has gone - now its a battle to the 90 mark for the end of the month. Performed HIIT and box squat jumps yesterday - killer and really pushed me after my limited exercise over last 2 weeks. Actually enjoying the journey so far, setback and all!

After a week away i ireland, off gym and my usual food routine the scales say 94 (2 kg up) but i think a fair bit of it is water and also the fact i ate quite a bit of rice and meat (so so sensitive to meat!) Was able to get back straight into it as of thursday morning - but still havent been...

I loveeee those things! Havent ever tries spinning - is it lethal? Lol :/

Back on track and happy - onwards and downwards :) Great gym session and eggs for afterwards, always a winner! All weights have been upped today and even managed a bit of the dreaded cardio! Only hit 1100 cals but after the binge I guess its ok Hope everyones had a good day xx

Had an amazing gym session yesterday but - after a weekend of being in contact with my ex and suffering more rejection i had a mini binge - and i am going to dust it off and realise its a massive trigger and let it help me move on. Started the day right, food prepped fpr week ahead xx

You will get there no probs im sure! Would love to be there in a few weeks time xx

Breakfast today was cereal, lunch will be some kind of soup or sandwich. Deaperately need to do a food shop to get some fresh ingredients in! Back at gym tonight after a full weekend (plus friday) off - actually cant wait to get on those weights but really must make sure i factor a little...

Im desperate to get in the 13's (about 14.8 at mo!) How you doing? Xx

Of course not - and I know exactly what you mean lol :)

Plan of attack for march! Six gym sessions per week (2x push, 2x pull and 2x legs) Plus cardio 6 times a week (4x30 mins and 2x50 minutes) Cals according to training intensity but never below 1300 Goal- lose 4kg Lets go!

Thats an amazing loss hun - great start :) xx

Having an unplanned weekend off (still very mindfull and no binges) before i step it up a notch through to the summer body! Making my own personal 12 week challenge, mixing it up in the gym and watching what goes on the plate. Looking forward to seeing more nice and gradual results - this is...

Hit 92kg last friday, hoping to get into the 80's in early march! I know the 70's by summer is a huge goal but I think I can make it. Still not too careful about food choices, just treating a calorie as a calorie at the moment and not binge eating at all.

Down from 106kg to 93kg as if today - happy is not the word! :D xx

Hi Def slow n steady wins the race! down another 3kg - so close to the 90kg mark now! My losses have slowed down again due to uping intensity of weights at gym. How are you doing? xxx

Havent been on all week but all is well :) dropped 2lb this week but had to increase my food by 700 cals to do so as my body just wasnt getting enough fuel - haooy bonus if you ask me! :D

Another really good day, heavy lifts on legs (HR tells me 650) cals were 1300 today. Just need to consistantly eat right and the rest should go smoothly. Weigh in is Monday and i hope to reach 95.6kg (a loss of 1 kg) to be on track for my goal of 91 by end of month :) Going to bed a determined...

Hi hun they are amazingggg so motivating! Ache is not the word lol back again tonight for a heavy legs session! x

Achey day! Have a double gym session later so fueled on a protein bar and pieces of quorn! Todays cals so far are just under the 500 mark so must have a good post workout snack as well as tea (2 reasons why i love cal counting and training!) Hope you all are having a great day! xx

Amazing first lifting session back at it after a 3 week rest! Squats with bar - 50kg sumo squats, stiff leg deadlifts and lunges to follow Incline bench - 30kg Shoulder press seated - 20kg lateral raises, front raises to follow Also did a little interval jogging for 15 minutes as a warm up...

Hi hun, thank you and although it hasnt dropped off (yet lol) i think not cutting out everything helps with binges. Think we got 2014 sussed :D x

Phew -just re read all my diary! 2013 did not have a happy ending for me - i moved twice (up and then down the country) lost another dear loved one, huge break up with my partner of 5 years which was dragged out over 6 months! In that time I reached 16 stone 9lbs (104 kg or there abouts) I...

Good luck Charli! Im the same! Been good sunce the 2nd too - things always seem better with a brand new year and a chance to start again x

Seriously how can my stomach be physical GROWLING at me and me feel starving after eating a chicken breast?? If I survive tonight lol.. Xx

Food today; Soup Bar Another half bar.. Chicken and a little broccoli, about 100g. Well TOTM is here and I am hormonal, hungry and having some severe self doubt! Would kill for a wholemeal bagel... Or another bar LOL. Had a chat with partner who thinks this another o e of my fads (hey I've had...

Feeling quite hungry today. 1.5 litres of water down an my need to reach for my bar soon! Need to use some cottage pie packs up soon as I have a lot of those, and not seem to be enjoying them as much. Hmm today is by far the hungriest I've been so far! I wouldn't usually have my bar until 330/4...

Another sneaky weigh...another 1 off. Yay! Half a stone in just over 3 days is not bad... Maybe I WAS hitting those carbs a little too hard.... All going change though, it's TOTM due tomorrow (sorry if that's an over share) and I naturally show a good 4 lbs heavier so no more weighing now until...

Day 4! Woke up feeling that 'empty'feeling! slightly hungry if I'm honest... But not too bad! Lots of water! Going to make me a tomato soup with extra spice soon! Is anyone else finding they need less sleep? I didn't drop off until well past 2am (was freezing) and opened my eyes wide awake at...

Thanks Hun :) Well, I love animals I was a total devoted veggie for years but by the same token quorn did not agree with me (bloated all the time) and I was junk food and sugar addict veggie. I only buy free range and try to not eat it daily and never ever usually eat meat twice in a day. I'm...

I can't get warm tonight either... Turned the heating on full my partner thanks I'm mental!! X

HONK day 3 over :) xx

Congrats! That's great xx

Your loss so far has been great, hope I see similar! X

I should have wrote my dissertation on this LOL. x

About to eat my last meal which is grilled chicken breast again with a bit of cayenne pepper and rosemary on it, yum! A bit addicted to cayenne pepper at the mo! So my meals today look bit like this ; Brunch; tomato soup (extra cayenne and black pepper added) Lunch; bar (peanut caramel)...

Yeah I was drained yesterday but once ketosis kicks in (around day 5 I think) that's when energy comes!

Your doing fab, I here watching things like supersize vs super skinny helps lol. I'm freezing today!! I've been looking at fitness pages on Facebook and saving clean recipes for when I can eat again lol the things we do!

Hi guys, I've been hanging around forums for a good few days and actually have a diary in another section but since I'm giving S&S a go it makes sense to start a diary here! Currently on day 3, using some products I ordered last year and never used (along with a few various low carb bars Atkins...

I literally did a 4 hour at work then shut myself in bedroom and hung around on these forums on my first day. Well 2nd day two lol. Just survived a trip to costa... My friend had a big fat lemon muffin and latte! I had espresso and an Atkins bar (130 cal/1.4 net carbs) How's your day going so...

Had a tomato soup just now (just added cayenne and rosemary it was lovely) trying to space them out as I get hungry in evenings! Haven't tried the slim n save shakes yet... Think I'm ordering the choc and vanilla on thurs and some bars! I'm from derby but moving to Preston next month! X

Will invest in a rack, thank you so much for that lol felt a bit silly :) x

5 stone exactly now x How about you?

Yeah I'm doing that too :) x

I'll give you my reason, I was veggie for 9years and have only JUST got to grips with meat again! What's the difference between baking and grilling your chicken breast (no skin or fat etc) as my grill is messed up ( black smoke fills the kitchen lol) so I baked mine... There a difference or am I...

Just HAD to have a sneaky weigh... Down 6lbs (now 15.8) and its given me such a boost. Ok I know its just water such but to see that scale move is what's going to keep me going! Two meal replacements, 1 bar and 100g chicken n veg a day. Sound like a good deal to me. Already saving clean...

Looks good! Just had a sneaky day three weigh in (bad I know!) down 6 lbs! X

Hi :) ive just dug out a 13 ish day supply (from a failed attemot last last year) and am on day 3 today. You will smash these first few days x

Finally slept at 3am (until about 1 hour ago... lucky its my day off!) very busy day with uni work lots of massive deadlines so that should keep me out of trouble. Woke up feeling hungry but gonna get me a shake or soup in mo which should help! xx

Insomina = midnight weighing session. 14.11 point something. 3 lbs not bad (water weight) but its given me a bit of boost knowing its moved down at least. Hoping for a good loss before these packs run out (and then will see about getting more) xx

Yesterdays food (which wasn't good at all) Breakfast; vlcd shake Dinner; slim and save vlcd food pack. 4 litres of water. Felt so sick about my big gain, it just put me off. Today however has been really good! Breakfast; vlcd shake Lunch; slim and save vlcd food pack - mac n cheese mmm...

Ahh great I have some phd diet whey... Will double check the carb content! Do you find it affects your losses?x

Sounds good- been reading other threads (I'm such a stalker today lol) and I actually have some slim rice in my cupboard so curry n rice :D

Been looking at the recipes... Never been a fan of choc shakes but wow that brownie idea! Mentally drooling! Has anyone tried the curry packs? Xx

thanks for that :) started packs again yesterday, so on day 2 now and feeling a bit slugish! xx

Thanks :) on day 2 now and a lovely heachache! mac n cheese to look forward to later though! Love the food packs on this plan xx

Hi everyone :) Last year I did Cambridge for 2 or 3 weeks (lost a stone) but also ordered some s n s meal packs , which I have now dug out of my cupboard after a bit of a breakdown on the bathroom floor this morning after I weighed myself! Well, I've done day one and hopefully to get through...

Well! What a horrible few weeks! Illnesses, loss of loved ones and total untracked eating. Scales say 16 stone...I have honestly not seen That number in over 8 years. For me, it was the point where I broke down on bathroom floor and gave myself the biggest shake down ever. I promptly picked...

Thanks Hun:) x

If so, give me a shout :)

Hi ladies Are any of you still doing insanity? Starting mine on Monday :D

Must admit I got mine for free from a friend as I couldn't justify the cash. It's basically plyometrics, cardio and abs work so you probably pie e something quite similar together using YouTube videos :) x

No weigh in for me this week guys n gals (due the loss of a close family member I haven't been tracking weight so just going to weigh in next Friday instead) Well done on all your losses xx

Due to the loss of a close family member I haven't been tracking my food properly since Monday and haven't weighed in at.. But jumping straight back into tracking food and exercise and hopefully Fridays weigh in will see the scale move! Today I did a 30 minute circuit training style workout...

...cannot walk properly. Love this feeling! Feeling very positive indeed so thought i would share! Also have now been quit smoking over 6 weeks. woop! xx

Had an amazzzing work out today but have yet to eat anything. Counting the days until i start insanity! My traditional gym membership has expired and since im moving in april i have dexided to maybe not renew (as i would just have to cancel) but have found a good pay per session body building...

I find when I train my back (lat pulleys/pulldowns, assisted pull ups, bend over back row, back row machine) it reduces it quite a lot. Hope that helps x

Just relised I joined this challenge and didn't do the official weigh/start until Saturday! Had a sneaky check and 2.5 off so all good so far... Will update Saturday too but then keep my weigh ins to Thursday's in future lol xx congrats on everyone's loss so far :) Emmie - 8lbs (3lb lost 5lb...

Had a meal out tonight and a cheeky pudding! Stress eating as I have an essay due ( nowhere near done) tomorrow by 5pm!!! A - could have stayed home and written and been anti social for a good reason B- was too full for pus anyway! C- weigh in Saturday (had a cheeky peek, 2 and a half down)...

Hi guys n gals, I'm looking to start insanity around 15th of march (having a clear out, making space in spare room to turn it into torture chamber lol) is anyone else starting around then? Done bits n bobs of it (hating push up jacks already!) but gonna make it my religion until summer!! xx

All going well, muscles are nice and achey today all though due to a shed load of coursework wont make the gym this evening. Food wise coming in around 1350 every day except mon/tues where I was a tad under 1200 as didn't feel great at all. First weigh in friday although I had a slip Sunday I am...

Lol I know right? Seems a big jump down 1400 to 1200! How you getting on? congrats on 14s! Im hoping to get back in them by april with no more stupid slips :)

I have insanity too! Gonna start it march 15th (when spare room is cleared!) yeah foot may give you grief when dping insanity or running with ligament damage. At moment im lifting weights on a 2 day full body split (2 days on 1 day off) and gonna try and add a little cardio (cross trainer or...

Thank you :) staying within 1400 calories for now and definatly making healthier food chioces

Eggs for breakfast was epic, much better then most of the junk I was eating before. Worked out my new gym routine... Added a bit more cardio then before just to give me a boost (especially with my body type a it at the moment!) Here's how it looks WEDNESDAY; lifting day; leg, back, biceps and...

Yes you can, I either get I from WHSmiths or there is an oxygen app to download them, they also ship directly too you in post but I've heard it's quite slow. It's been a few days for me but already lost the bloated feeling which is great. Weigh in on Thursday for me. Just planned out my routine...

Phew, healthy eating is finally back on track! Love the feeling after a good days diet, going to bed a happy girl and waking up for an early morning Sunday weights session! Beautiful xx

urm, your welcome??!

Well after 3 weeks off track the scales are reporting my wight as 15.7...that's 99.7 kilogram!!! That's nearly 220 lbs and 100 kilograms- ok these are all number based but I FEEL every one of those pounds. I don't care how much weight I can lift at this moment in time, I care about the size of m...

I did clean eating (I am I huge fan of oxygen magazine... Lots of info on weights n clean eating there) in January 2012 and my body was best it's been. I did it along with lifting weights and it shaped me loads more, takes a lot of planning and I actually found it harder to eat all my calories...

Well up for it, been off the rails for three whole weeks- need this. My goal is a biggie but so am sooo I'm gonna go for it! 14 lbs. Emmie - 8lbs (0 lost 8 to go) Dextermummy - 12 (0 lost 12 to go) Diamonddoll - 14 (0 lost 14 to go)

Cannot catch a break this week! 30 minutes after posting yesterday morn was struck with a migraine which landed me in bed all day and halfway though today its coming back. No exercise...again. scales show 14.13 so no loss this week so far.

Cannot wait to get my workout in tonight! Also prepping my food fornthe weekend as ive been pretty weak over last few days (havent given in) but dont want to test myself saturday night lol! Busy day today so should keep me out of trouble ;)

Missed 2 days of exercise due to pain in lower/mid back region (suspect it's a little kidney infection... Docs tomorrow if things haven't improved) kept with the eating under 1400 calories though, maybe I should lower this to 1200 until normal activity is resumed. Not expecting a grand loss at...

Today I got up.and actually FELT slimmer. This weeks goal (sunday to sunday as ive decided to weigh in the day after rest day from gym) is 5 lbs... big goal but i really did want to get close to the 14.7 mark before it all steadys off and I get into the pattern of a nice and steady 1/2 lbs per...

14.12 woop woop xx

Honestly its amazing! I recommend the crown tobacco and crown vanilla flavours, bith nyself and my partner have re ordered these. Battery is good but take the charger incase you are caught out. But i can honestly say its worked very well, nearly 6 days in without any withdrawals. Id been smoking...

After a massive headache (and a 3 hour nap) i have decided to rest from exercise today. Had 1350 cals (50 to spare! close one) and feeling a bit better after a meal! Back to hit the gym double tomorrow!!! Hope everyone has had a great Monday! xx

Another good day on food exercise and smoking front! MFP reports a 1000 cals burned (did alot!!!) and 1400 eaten. Off to bath n bed now, done in xx

love your diary.. your weight loss is fantastic so far and low GI is a great diet (i try to chose low gi foods i my cal counting).x

Went out for lunch today and although i managed to keep my food under 350cals (amazed myself there lol and i did triple check!) i comsumed a further 400 in liquid cals :( which in turn made me sooo hungry when i got home so... i went to the kitchen.. took a deep breath and backed away to sit...

A consistant loss is great.. exactly what im aiming at x brill! :D

Thank you!!! Heres to the last time i see 15 stone on the scales.. yay. xx

Well done thats great.. i am on day 3 now and feel really good. My partner quit with me so thats a blessimg... hes a tad more on edge then me but its his 1st quit and my 5th attempt! Thank you for your encouragement and reply. We got this :)

As of 6am this morning I am in the 14s! yay! 14.13 to be precise.. but I am there! Legs dont ache as much as I imagined so may do a bit of light circuit work today. Its not just a game of numbers for me... its about carving iut a fit lifestyle too, so when my body gives me a green light on a...

Boxing class, even!!!

Legs done and a oxing class to follow. Feeling good! Day 2 of giving up cigs. Will NOT let quitting smokinh de rail my efforts to lose these 4 stones... its gonna make me even stronger! xx

Thanks hun, i feel much better already!

Weigh in showed 6 off.. then 5 off.. then 6. I do feel extra sore today so Im going to take it as 5.5 (lol) and have another weigh in sunday (saturday is a rest day!) xx

Well its weigh in day tomorrow! Am hoping to have hit a loss of 6 ish lbs! Then a steady 1 or 2 a week will do me! Ive eaten right and exercised 6 times this week so heres hoping it all pays off. I quit smoking today... spending 6 hours in gym a week then smoking 12 a day is kinda counter...

Day 6 is here with no peeking on svales today! FYI - New York Bagel co wholemeal bagels YUM! Esp with a slither of lurpak lighter!!!

Day 5 done with cals kept under 1400 and a nice shoulder and arms workout with five min blast on tum to finish. Thinking of cutting my calories to 1200 but am still unsure as it seems im.doing ok if i stick to 1400 or just under. Whe your hungry an extra 200 cals can go a longgg way!

A sneaky check on scale says another 2 lbs down, very happy seeing as I'm not actually cutting carbs! Let's hope I see the 14s by next week!!

Mine has arrived today! Has anyone tried this method? xx

Woke up knackered after the OH has been snoring all night, so after a big glass of water im going back for an hour (on a late shift at work thankfully!!) Being tired is a BIG thing for me when it comes to over eating! Hope you are all having a much, much more productive morning xx

I lift weights 5/6 times a week (for no longer than 50 minutes a session) - thats the fun part. The eating less is not so fun but my willpower is sky high at moment!

Congrats on the 14's! I too started at 15 stone 6 last Saturday (on day 4 and am3 lb down) and yeah mine was take away related lol. Hoping to join you in the 14s pretty darn soon!!x

Hey Hun, your doing awesome you will smash that summer goal... And some! x

Well day 4 done! Had a sneaky look on scales yesterday and its showing 3.5 lbs off woo! Worked out today and it was a lovely leg day!

Thanks hun, been reading your diary and i can relate alot!x

I have been reading about this on net!! Havent read the actual book but going to apply it to my calorie counting and 6 x a week weight training.

Back on it (trying to eat as cleanly as poss) and have 3lbs in last few days without cutting carbs yay! Have done circuit training for last few days.. feeling good! GOALS FOR THIS MONTH - get to 14.7 - take exercise 5 times a week - drink more water! - Do not eat in excess of 1400 cals...

Still havent aligned myself to any particylar eating plan... but am aware i need some new targets.. Have honestly not got back into the swing yet. Still, havent binged since november which is a massive thing for me!

It has officially been 2 weeks since i stepped foot in a gym! Put around 4 lbs on over xmas (argh) but really back into the swing of diet today and gym session to follow in morning!! Hope everyone had a lovely christmas and a great start to 2013! xx

Its been a while! Things are good dress had to be taken in (yay) and big plans for new year!!! Hope everyone has a lovely christmas xx

Well i must confess since tuesday eve i stopped even thinking about diet and exercise as a close family member was taken ill and id gone to hospital to be with them. Everyyhing ok thank god and i checked in on my cals and it balances. Sometimes life just gives you something more important to...

Lmao well my low carbing didnt get far... I felt myself going into i cant have it so i want it all mode so its still a case of counting the cals. On the upside i have over 900 left for day lol

I did cambridge for around 3 weeks, which is similar but I couldnt maintain it, socially or with level of activity with being at uni and working and 90 minutes of gym 6 times a week. I did however do some resistance and weight training so didnt effect my muscle mass. Yeah in ketosis once the...

Feeling quite hungry today, will have to have a few wafer think quorn slices pre gym. Tea is going to be brocolli and vegan soy based sausages with a drizzle of gravy. Perhaps more green veg if i locate some in freezer... shopping when hungry no good!!

First day of lower carb, isn't it crazy when if you tell yourself you can't have something you want it more? Lol. Had a protein shake and although it does have some carb in there, my body is like hmm so where is my tea with milk and a sneaky sugar? Been looking of ways to bring more fun cardio...

Today I managed to just get out alive calorie wise... A whole 30 calories spare. Yes I had pizza (homemade and 2 slices of!)and yes I had vino (2 glasses of!) and I may have had a chocolate fairy cake... But I had imagined it would have gone down like that so I planned the rest of my calories...

Hi weight loss twin :D It's going ok so far, no binges or anything. They were an issue fir me for sure! I just hate skinny lattes lol would rather sip an espresso and go the 0 cal route. A well earned semi skimmed latte is always lovely though - makes my Monday I'm telling you lol. Are you...

Yeah, I find that not committing one diet or a other is helping me with the all or nothing mentality! Balanced and gym all the way. :D

Yeah, i think talking about what exercise youve done and writing it down spurs you on lots to do more and challenge yourself more. Not a massive fan of fruit, prefer me veg! Oh expect cherry tomatoes n grapefruits. Yum. Didnt have my latte... getting my practice in for rest of week! Ive...

Ok ok i am going to stop weighing myself now lol. Had to get on this morning as i felt much lighter (does that make sense?) And scales report back 14.10 so over the moon. Hopefully 5 days of lower carb will get me another 5 off with insanity and gym factored in. Feeling positive that i can make...

Yes so aslong as im controlled i guess i got this. Hmm espresso lovely, gives you a nice kick lol i get too bored with black coffee. X

Lol they nice coffees make mornings so much more pleasant! Im hoping to get there for 29th december (5 weeks) and it is a stone and 5lbs (or there abouts) but i am prepared to cut carbs lol! Espresso all the way now i guess!

Welcome back hun, always loved reading your diary. Awesome that youve maintained, even lost! x

Another day done.... just one more day of healthy carbs then stripping them out for 5 days to give me a boost! Gonna miss my monday mcdonalds latte! Looked on scales this morning and it now says 5 lbs down (getting to the obsessive stage again!) Wont weigh in again now until tues morn (carb...

A sneaky peek on scale says 4 lbs, but i actually feel better which is more important to me. Slacked off gym big time this week - no excuse for that lol. Back to the iron tomorrow... Hope everyones having a fabulous weekend!

Going to set a few weekly goals PRE dress fit and post to keep me checking in and fully on track! REST OF THIS WEEK: - maintain regular exercise (3 x insanity, 3x cardio sessions, 3x weigh sessions) - stay with in calories NEXT WEEK: (26th nov-2nd dec) - lower carbs from Tuesday- Saturday...

Thanks Hun :) It's been a hectic few days- some bits naughty but mainly nothing too bad!! Went out for breakfast this morning and was very good and stuck to plain toast with a few beans ( hash browns looked lush!!). 2 and half weeks until fitting ahh please get half a stone off! It's TOTM at...

Had a bit of a naughty day today!its around 20 days until my fitting so have decided to give myself a bit of a quick start using my cambridge products i didnt finish xx

todays calories are just over 1200 already with no exercise (except a game of basketball in park with my family, if that counts) feel OK about having a bit of a treat today aslong as i power through both my workouts tomorrow (insanity and weights) i will not let it put me on a downer (which...

Woke up feeling very very hungry today! But as i sunday lunch with family in just over 2 will be factoring in a very light breakfast. No planned exercise until this evening xx

Ended the day on 1248 calories and did i need them! lovely 4 egg (i know 4 right lol) omellette and a big glass of water.

insanity fit test done!!! Some things i was disappointed on, but some very hapoy with (low obliques and power knees) and others baffled i could 3 reps as i thought it impossible at this stage (push up jacks).Feel better now its done but i am dripping with sweat (tmi i know sorry!). So i guess...

After a busy day I've totted up my calories to 393 so far... So a few more needed! Just got home and sooo cold, gym is only open for another 90 minutes so do I be lazy now and have to do insanity later when I leave it that bit too long to go workout or do I get my ass back out in the cold? To be...

Hi :) you sound really motivated so no doubt you will blast the weight loss. Im hoping to lose a similar ammount by feb 13! Cannot wait to see the back of size 18 trousers!! xx

1142 calories for today, happy with that. Did 40 mins strength training at gym (chest n back) and still no insanity! Think im putting it off on purpose now lol! Did a full health inventory today, minus inches which is tomorrows job. Took readings of bodyfat, muscle mass, weight and viseral fat...

Totally knackered today, but movie was actually work it! its a 9 til 730 day today, followed by a 8 til 9 gym then a saturday shift at work also. I will be damned if i give in though. Breakfast was just a latte (well not just- 185 cals of it!) and lunch will be on the go but aslong its kept...

I would say cardio Hun, cross trainer, jogging or any other cardio equipment (or outdoor jogging) and dumbbell circuits ( PHA is a great fat burner). Also I've heard abs are made in the kitchen so cutting processed food helps. I'd avoid doing things like sit ups and crunches every day, just...

Another good day although too much caffeine! Have reached a nice 1100 calories... Including tea which is later. Gym is 8.30pm then midnight showing of breaking Dawn part 2 lol! Still NEED to get Insanity workouts sorted! Keep putting it off as I know it will probably damn near kill me!!! 6 weeks...

Today my calories have been a little too low - due to being extremely busy- I have 675 so far but am going to have a graze box (love those things!!) to make up a few! Today I got in 30 minutes of circuit training, tomorrow is a lifting day (chest n back) followed by 30 minutes cardio (more if I...

Today is an exercise rest day for me ahead of tomorrows official measure in. I will weigh myself but I try to now ignore that number as I'm gonna be putting in a lot at the gym and that's when it all gets a bit messed up! So inches over lbs! Going for a family Sunday dinner now... Yum. Also...

Hi everyone :) Well, this is my second diary here... And hopefully a lasting on! Tried numerous approaches to weight loss and now I'm just focusing on the simple mantra of calories in vs calories out! Anything goes kinda thing! I love the gym, it's the food I fail epically on! So I'm going to...

You too Hun! I know, I think I missed out on a good few lbs!!!

Agh I haven't been here for ageeess- missed it! I've managed to put around 3 lbs on (not too bad!) and am now trying to get back on plan to finish off un used products! I have a love hate relationship with this diet!!! Hope everyone is well and has lost loads xxx

Hi guys :) I'm actually between slim n save and using last Cambridge products up so I hope you don't mind me joining in :) Are we there yet? 18lbs (0lbs lost, 18lbs to go) Hamish's mum 14lb (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go ) GeMzY (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go ) Stephanees 8lb (0 lost 8 to go) Maka 10lb (0...

Sooo tomorrow is the start of a more positive attitude! Have until Monday the 1st to go straight through... Hopefully get into 13s then power through oct/november to get into 12s! what's that saying? If you think you can do it, you can do it!xx

Think I need a little reminding that while this diet may not be comfy or sociable I have just 11 weeks to get over 3 stone off and that it's the best way xx

Yeah it is , your right and congrats 2lbs is brill. Gonna put my big girl pants on and and power through! Lol xx

Cambridge diet Hun x

Finding this diet increasing hard/unsocial... Boring :( why? Because it's just not getting me fast results now, even when 100 per cent and drinking 4 litres of water per day. I've been having a big think about what would happen if I did come off this pan... How much more working out I could do...

I did lol did have some eggs though which shouldn't be too bad! Not as easy after a break, but still 3 stone off done - nightmare. well 3 n a half if I'm honest! Was wondering whether to switch to cal counting after 3 stone though, gotta see how time is looking when I finally (and I will) get...

really struggling this evening!!! could honestly eat a (meat free) horse!!!

hey hun how you doing? yeah got straight back into it on monday lol 3 lbs where showing on scales (put on!) but i think that is water, maybe! went back to gym last night so straight back in on that end of it! xx

for example skipping or walking/jogging on spot to warm up squats push ups lunges crunches bicep curls (if you dont want to use dbells use water bottles or tins) star jumps step ups plank for 30 secs to finish then stretches do 10-12 of each and repeat circuit 1-3 times

Well day done! Haven't eaten a lot at all.... I dunno why! 1 bar n a bit of quorn. Ah well, bring on the 13s!!! Xx

Well I just refused takeout on my weekend off, winner! Actually cannot wait to get back on it tomorrow xx

i would say start at 4 days a week and build up to 5. you could do a circuit stlye workout at home using dumbbells or bodyweight or a combo of both.xx

Well it's the planned weekend off. Tried to be healthy n doing ok so far :) lst another pound at official weigh in so that's 14 n a half pounds gone now, just gotta do the same another 3 times over lol. Hope everyone's having a lovely weekend xx

That wasn't a swear word but got starred lol just so you all didn't think it was the OTHER starred word :/

Well I made my first stone... So that's 14 lbs in total for meeee woo only 46 more of the ******* to go lol xx

Ah that's good the cd shakes are best around!

Lol! Love your hair colour btw! Can't believe this weekend is a planned one off... Already thinking about what shakes I'm gonna have Monday haha. Skinny loon though eh!!! Xx

Hey huni, thats great will power! Glad your doing good! I finally had my gym rest day and as of 5pm i hit my stone target yay. Lol just 3 n half more to gooo! Hows your day been?xx

Abusing my diary tonight as other half out and I finished 2nd hunger games book (amazing) and don't wanna start third too soon .. Cos then what will I do? Lol! Sat here thinking skinny thoughts... Plotting which of my lovely old size 14 and 12 clothes I can get my bones in to first! Also...

I stole some meal packs off my step dad who is trying it. Love my Cambridge soups n shakes but adore th slim n save meal packs lol xx

Another good day! A bar, wafer thin quorn and AGAIN a slim n save cottage pie pack... Totally hooked! Only 3 more left though (keep stealing off my step dad bless him) sneaky weigh and I'm half a pound off a stone.. Half a pound is manageable between now n Saturday so I'm happy. Couldn't leave...

Lol just a bit addicted to the slim n save meals!!!

Lol I hope so! How's your day been? Hit the gym again couldn't help it lol xx

Another day down :) had a bar, wafer thin quorn and another cheeky slim n save meal (almost out now). Gym session on chest and triceps fine, 20 lengths of pool and some in line training on treadmill. Feel wiped out. Have two day rest from gym, won't hot it again until weekend now. Think I will...

What are the sns shakes like compared with cd? X

I sometimes can't help myself... Along as it's going down it's all good lol! Well gotta admit as it draws near I am quite looking forward to my planned days off sat and sun... How bad is that? Lol xx

Ahhh had to jump on scales today again and still showing 14.7! Need 2 to make my stone! Come on 4 days... Give me 2 lbs! Xxx

Friday, putting it back a day so it's straight after a gym rest day xx

Well done my gym session, back and biceps with 20 min cross trainer and 30 lengths of pool. Today's food was a bar, tetra choc and a cheeky slim and save cottage pie (was lush). Also had 40 cals worth of plain quorn to help recover the old muscles!!! Feeling great! Cannot wait to weigh in...

Concentrate on the loses not the gains hun xx

That's great, half a stone!!! Hope I do half as well this week n I will be over moon. Changed my weigh day to sat lol! What a wimp. I'm good n busy had a bar n full very full today... Ketosis maybe? Bet your over moon Hun well done xxx

I have this DVD! Did it a few times along with Tracey Anderson mat workout. May take these up again! X

Well, woke up feeling much more lively today! No snoozing on the alarm, things packed and ironed for work, war paint on in record time! froze a tetra brick (choc) and a bar to take with me for the day as doing a lovely 9 til 7.30 then hitting the gym for back and biceps session,with a swim. As...

Yeah really good. Did shoulders n legs on the weights and 30 lengths so a good workout! Had quorn slices n green beams for tea (mega small portion urgh bit hungry!) cheese isn't bad and cheese strings are quite low in fat too. Haven't had one for years! Xx

Good thinking.. I always have all kinds of plain quorn in just incase! Loving the hunger games, cannot believe what's happened in book 2 so far! It's def keeping me occupied in spare time! Loved the movie too, enjoy! Ok had the mac n cheese v small portion but so so yummy! Shouldn't really be...

Thanks a lot :) can't wait to try! X

Yeah I went and did a bit of shopping (body shop for make up and sports shop for new work clothes- picked up a lovely rugby top and medium fit lol shocker) but now chilling and reading 2nd hunger games book before gym a 7.30. How's your day? Doing another slim n save meal later haha the mac n...

I guys n gals I'm doing the cd at the moment but my step dad has given me a few sample packs of s& s meals and I don't have a microwave! (or a toaster for that matter lol) and am wondering if you can make up the packs in a saucepan? Xx

Oh my.., 4th day back into 100% after a few blips and I feel rough! Good jobs it's my day off! Was gonna go out with my nephew and mum but I just don't have any strength!!! I remember feeling like this at day 5/6 previously and it passed. Makes me wonder if this weekend off is even going to be...

I can't really get on with the bars and must admit I do have herbalife bars sometimes, same carbs just less Cals. I'm right naughty aren't I lol try owt! Xx

It was spicy spagetti! Just put in a bowl, added 125 ml water then microwave for 2 mins. Was very nice! He has a mac n cheese one I can try too ooo cheese! They are still vlcd products so it won't effect my diet win win situation lol xx

Well I'm surprised to report it was delicious! Made a nice chance but my step dad says cd soups bars n shakes are nicer than slim n save. May have to grab me a packet of the meals though! Xx

Oh yeah love mine too and would prob, if I like them, just buy a small amount incase I get bored but love the cd products so far! Will let you know! Xx

Lol I have about 3 pees before bed so it slims the chance of a night walk down the stairs... Dangerous!work was really busy so fab! My step dad has a slim n save sample for me so about to try it. Feel like I'm cheating on cd lol. How's your day? Xx

Could be water Hun... Gotta flush it out! I'm forever peeing today!!!

Little mini weigh in - now just 2 lbs off my first stone which I'm hopefull to do by Friday... Plus another 3 if I can push hard at gym, would have loved to get in 13's before this coming (eating) weekend... But I'll be safe in the knowledge that I will be just 4 or 5 lbs off and have done a...

That's fab too! Aww I wanna catch up with everyone lol xx

Its actually easier cos it's the sort of environment where everyone is always talking about different diets n weight loss in general. Plus I told everyone I'm on the big diet (put this 4 stone on over last 2 years... New relationship lol that's what I blame!!) so I'm kinda held accountable...

Yeah I do I'm an instructor and pilates teacher :) I had that day 1 pain yesterday so def know the feeling! Gonna try n do ss all next week x

Glad your doing ok.. It's those first few days isn't it lol. By the time Xmas comes n we are wearing those little black dresses it'll have all been worth it. Exercise is gonna pull me through I think, as once I'm in gym I wanna stay there lol. Are you doing ss Hun? Xx

That's fantastic xx

Hi :) What exercise does everybody do on ss and ss plus/step 2? Just curious (and bored lol) xx

After a really hit n miss day 10, 12,13 and 14 I'm finally a few days back in and really getting in to it! Been to gym and done a mixed weights session, abs, incline treadmill and 30 lengths in pool. Doing ss plus (1 bar, 1 soup and 2 scrambled eggs) and finally feel I can do this... Although...

Lol great way to look at things! You did so well... Think I would have gone n eaten it!

Hi :) I go between ss and ss plus when I'm struggling... Helps me a lot. Felt fantastic after day 7/8 though! Did cheat twice though in 2nd week and felt shocking these past few days getting back on it ss plus has made it so much easier. Hope that helps :)

I know exactly what you mean, I keep trying to talk myself out of this diet! Xx

A bi of inspiration for me :)

Better so far, but if I'm honest not done much... Lazy day off! Hoping to sneak a steady workout in later try n get whatever carb I took on gone. How are you doing? Xx

Today hasn't been comfortable at all so I def know what you mean... I'm just looking at it from a time point of view - it's running out lol and I don't wanna be here in 4 months time.. I wanna be in my size 12s. Don't think I could forgive myself if I didn't try. It's gonna be a longgg road...

Having my first shake of the day, strawberry yum. Must try my vanilla ones! Back on it in a big way. No ss plus... (if I can help it) just ss through to weekend and maybe more! I have 4 months to lose exactly 4 stone, it will get done! Xx

Woke up to a massive icy glass of water, although my tummy is still feel after effects of over carb consumption I know I got this now... I know actually how awful it is to lose that nice light feeling in my tummy and it to be replaced by feeling like someone stuck a few bricks in there! I cant...

Thanks, giving it my all if I can go 10 days, I can do this xxx

Even though I battled through on Saturday today I have binged! And now I feel so so sick and disappointed. I won't give up though, tomorrow is a new day and another chance tonight through. Shaker is clean and ready to go and my water is chilling in fridge.

Thanks huni, I'm passed it now had a shower and a big glass of water. Thank you for the support xxxx

Managed a bit more water and a bar... But god the last 2 hours I've been wrestling with myself not to go get take away again!!! I'm home alone and bored! Xx

well still have a sicky feeling if fullness in my tum and have had ny two cups of black coffee (always perks me up!) and 1.5 litres of water. still not had my first pack as im still full from my fall off the wagon. I am in no way trying to excuse myself but i did do a shed load of exercise...

Honestly so not worth it lol, I've made that mistake last night! Feels yuk this morning after 3 bits picked at. I usually would eat a large on to myself. So so so not worth it :(((( xx

Well I've woke up feeling totally crap.... Last night I ate, I wasnt going to even write this but I have got to hold myself accountable! I ate 3 slices of pizza (not full ones... Picked at! ) and some chips and woke up this morning feeling crap. As I'm on a new pill (mini pill) I have my 2nd...

That's great... I still can't be around take away! Day 10 for me and hope I get that strong to resist the dreaded take away!!! Xx

Thanks a lot really pleased with it... Just 2 pounds to lose this week for a stone so all good stuff!

I too have decided one of my days off (15th sept) can be avoided and I'm sticking to plan :) I'm just starting to feel good and don't want to stop n start again just yet! Thank you all for advice xxx

Hi guys n gals :) my weight loss after this weigh in is now 11 lbs in total (5 lbs more lost on WI) xxx

Well weigh in tells me it's 14.7 and a half so that's 11 lbs in total on day 10. Happy with that!

Day 9 is here, can't believe I made it! Eager for my weigh in tomorrow not gonna lie!! Had a monster layin today (on the late shift) so feel lovely lol. Anyway it'll be a vanilla shake for brunch today as I have yet try those! Xx

Just to say... First time EVER that I haven't felt starving after a swim! Could this be ketosis?

Gonna try 4/5 times a week as before cd I lifted weights so gonna focus on light weights to keep my strength up and add more cardio in to boost my loss. X

I'm on day 8 and went to gym and feel fine :) start gently and build up x

Brill! Well done :D x

Thank you :) yes if it doesn't go in a few days will be sure to get checked! Going to p,an my quit day ahead n patch up! How long have you been quit? X

Just back from the gym, had my 2 scrambled eggs! Workout was; 20 min legs (curl (35 kg) press (107 kg) extension(50 kg) addiction (50kg) abduction (60kg) machines) 20 min shoulder circuit, only 5kg dumbbells though (Arnold press, front raises, uni lateral press, lateral raises) A cheeky set of...

Just think that 5 pound plus more will be off after that first week back on plan xx

Certainly onwards and downwards! I have my next weigh in (day 12 for me at that point) on Friday so will keep you posted. Hope your weigh in goes well and your enjoying getting back on it xx

Off for my first proper weight training session since starting cd at 7, can't wait! Still feel silly about scales drama now.. They are firmly planted in the skip outside and my other half has promised me new all singing and dancing ones! Today I've only had a strawberry shake so far as it's been...

Morning all, well I was right my scales have broke... The other half confessed he had stubbed his toe on them and they were weighing him all kinds of funky weights! So they are now headed for bin and will just go bymy CDC scales. Hoping for 10 pounds, as I will be day 10 when she weighs me (day...

Ah Hun I felt exactly the same (again lol) earlier! Day 16 is fantastic as are results- keep going xx

Ok feel drained today... Couldn't face swim n sauna so back home for a nap. Day 7 = very tired indeed!!!

Ooo chips sound great right now. Good luck you will have done great x

Good idea... I've already mentally listed at least 2 meals lol. Think I will have anything I fancy once a week once at target sort of the 90/10 rule!

Well that's me off to see my lovely ladies for pilates class, armed with bar and strawberry shake as my lovely brother given me a guest pass at Nuffield (cheating on my own gym for the day lol) and I will have a weights session (back and biceps) a jog, a swim then a sauna! Ahhh can't wait!