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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    I think I need something like that! I just wish I could get some of the bulk off then feel ok to do cal counting etc! Argh!
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Settling on a plan is so hard! Youre doing great :)
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    meowws diary..

    Aww shame you didnt enjoy your nice meal more. Happy bank holiday xxx
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    meowws diary..

    Yeah for shopping :) And well done on losing 3lb xxx
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    Yeah been looking up protein shakes online. Sooo many faddy crap out there though. Oh I hate peanut butter, the mere thought almost makes me gag!!! Same with cream, I always get weird looks when I ask for a hot chocolate with no cream on top :). Thanks for the tip, lots to learn and many habits...
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    SS I'm taking a lead out of your book and going to low carb for a few days. Bought eggs, meats and butter to start off tomorrow. Need to research low carb veggies and get some Atkins shakes as I dont want to be eating loads of meat all the time, dont love the stuff xxx
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    I agree, after having loadsa carbs yesterday I slept so well for the first time in ages :)
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Hurrah!!!! :). But boo to the busy Monday :(. I'm not back at work til tomorrow (thought already fills me with dread).
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Similar here!!!! Although eating sugar makes me feel happy, relaxed and more energetic. Had the best sleep I've had in months :). I'm really not normal ;) Please join me in not suffering today for it. Just see today as a new day, not a day to 'make up for yesterday' I feel that's the kinda...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Sorry my phone went funny there. I agree that saying 'I'll not eat the rest of the day or will make up for it tomorrow' is just setting yourself up for failure. I have to realise that yesterday's bad day was due to things out of my control. The food I ate helped me cope, cheered me up and got...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    That's the best approach to have Lara. Tho for me I do need to be honest with myself and face things realistically. Eg if I was to slip up and eat an extra few calories then that's fine. If I ate an extra few Big Macs then that's not so fine (weird example, don't think ive ever had a Big Mac)...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Sounds good :). I went spectacularly off plan today :(
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    meowws diary..

    You'll be fine :)
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Thank you for the fab post on my diary. I've just got in from nightshift so will re read it again later as there's some great points in there :) I think I'm going to take a leaf out of your book, have some higher cals days where i can exercise :). Can you recommend any decent high protein low...
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Wonderful!!!!!!!!! You have done so well :)
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    Thanks :). I eat meat but mainly chicken and ham. No steak or anything!!!
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    SS, you might have missed my post as a new page has appeared but was just wondering if you could share your 20g carb/800cals menus...keen to do something similar and looking for inspiration :)
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    What kinda things will you eat to get 20/800 Serial? I quite fancy trying that for a few days
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    Totally hear ya! You are not alone! :553:
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    Exante WILL help me lose 3 stone

    If youve been weighing on your home scales the whole time then take that weight!!! I doubt anyone weighs the same on two different scales!!! Also did u weigh after a workout?
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    You're doing fab :). Love your tweaks too! I'm going to do something similar when I restart regular exercise but probably not with VLCD packs!
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    Serialslimmer's journey back to bohemian slenderness

    Another carb/sugar addict/bottomless pit here. I can eat and eat but very rarely feel full. If I do feel full I'll no doubt feel empty again within the hour. VLCD does help stop the hunger pangs, I still feel hungry and empty but not ravenous. Losing weight is relatively easy compared to...
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    meowws diary..

    I have a naturally skinny friend who loves to eat. The BIG difference is that she is able to stop. Eg if I am eating a delicious cake I will eat my piece and maybe more if there's any. My friend will stop as she's full. Not because she's bored with the cake or because she's watching her weight...
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    meowws diary..

    I'm the same! I used to get a bit obsessive when doing plans like weight watchers as Id be so worried about not having enough points left for dinner! Not good as Id end up eating barely anything during the day
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    Hello :)

    Hi Doing good I think :). Prefer the flexibility of slim and save over exante but they do taste good :)
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    That sounds great! I imagine you need a lot of food to train for something like tough mudder!! It sounds like all the mindfulness is helping you :).
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Day 4 already yeay! You are doing great :)
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    meowws diary..

    The official slim and save site has a swap shop :). Pretty sure someone will snap up your bars
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    It'd take me at least a fortnight to lose that! Well done :)
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    meowws diary..

    Ugh that planner annoys me so much. Even if you deviate a bit and say, have two bars as a once off, it doesn't let you add both! I stick to mfp making sure all the numbers match the packets (as there's lots of inaccuracy). I find it tough enough with slow losses on SnS, can't imagine that on...
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    meowws diary..

    Not everyone gets the same effects from ketosis. I personally still get hungry, have little energy and slow losses. Luckily I also don't get hair loss or stinking breath :)
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    Hello :)

    I agree! I'll weigh at some point
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Whilst I'm doing this plan I'm focusing more on carbs as want to stay in ketosis. Cals on an exercise day are usually under 1000, well prob under 900 really. Otherwise (when not on a vlcd) I use mfp and eat my cals back if I want them
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    Word Association Thread

    ditch
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    Dove??

    Haha, well it was a nice wee surprise :)
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    What a great loss already! I am so jealous! I have just started to up my exercise past few days. Jogged/walk 5km on Friday and today plus done Ripped in 30 workout on Friday. Having extra carbs and protein for it just now and feeling ok so far :)
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    meowws diary..

    p.s I still get hungry when in ketosis
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    meowws diary..

    Never had food hangovers as such but do like waking up feeling good about doing this diet If that makes sense
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    No the anger is normal!!! Sometimes I get so angry at myself for having to do this diet again, sometimes the anger is more about my failure to maintain. Then other times I feel more empowered and glad to be doing something about it :)
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Well done :)
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    How you doing Kira? I personally find its the minerals I need more than vitamins. Hope you got something at H&B :)
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    Dove??

    I just noticed that there's a lovely bottle of Dove body wash at the bottom of my Exante delivery!!! Is this normal? :)
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    Another newbie

    Hiya :) I'm doing a mix of VLCDs Slim and Save and Exante. On day 10 today. Welcome :)
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    meowws diary..

    Thats frickin awesome!!!! Well done :)
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    Hello :)

    I don't weigh as I'm a slow loser. Just going by clothes just now and they're fitting a bit better x
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    Hello :)

    Hi Cazza Sound quite similar to what I'm doing! I'm on day 10 now and def feel better with lower carbs :)
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    That's amazing!!!!! Well done :)
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    Hello :)

    Hi ninja I left a wee post in your EXANTE diary :)
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    Exante WILL help me lose 3 stone

    Hiya Just been looking through your diary, I love your approach and I am a bit similar with the tweaks etc. Love your reviews post too, would be good for you to look back in a few weeks n see if your tastebuds have changed! I am so sorry to hear about your friend, what a shock :(, She's young...
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    Dietninjas 21 Day Fix & SW Diary

    Hiya sound like you are doing great! Bodycoach looks fab but I cant afford it. I have acquired the T25 programme but dont want to start it whilst I'm vldc'ing. So looking forward to getting the bulk off then I can get back into exercise. :)
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    meowws diary..

    Waffle on, its your diary :) Great news about the job! How about getting some soups and having them as folk will just think youre having a cup a soup. Then you could pack a salad too perhaps.
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    I'd honestly rather have a bit of normal cake than mess around with all that. My main issue will be the moderation more than anything else...
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    My fave kind of cake is just normal birthday cake :) Victoria sponge with jam and cream n icing. Yummers But for now we have space food and sugar free jelly:) Hurrah! There will still be cake when were slimmer
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    Step 1 Sole Source Size 12 please Cambridge

    2lb is fab Honey-J well done xxx
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    Hello :)

    Thanks Queen and Scanbran :) Today is going ok but finding it one of those days when I'm so impatient and want all the extra fat gone! Sure we all feel like that though!
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    I miss cake too cake
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    Hello :)

    Hi Everyone Just thought I'd say hi! I am doing Slim and Save but have ordered a few bits off Exante (bargain with the bogof offer) just for a wee change. This board seems much busier than SnS too. I'm currently on day 10,000 9 and have some days of all packs, some with packs and protein...
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    meowws diary..

    You're right on the salt. I don't add salt to anything, I only have salt in the house for when friends visit (you know theres always that one who covers everything in salt) and for when theres ice outside...and sometimes to deter slugs. I find that so many conventional food add enough salt as it...
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    Similar to this --> These Fake Before And After Transformation Photos Will Blow Your Mind
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    meowws diary..

    That place looks fab! Why dont u send them a wee email/fb message asking if they do a chicken salad???
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    The soundtrack to MMFD is ace! Love it! Miaoww is right about flat tummies, most people have a bit of a 'podge' when not standing at a certain angle. I remember a fake before and after thread on myfitnesspal. Basically it was people standing normally, letting it all hang out then taking another...
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    I dont weigh myself as the small numbers make me think 'oh just sod it' I'll check weight 1st June for the May challenge (although I'm having a few days off at the end of tis month but hey ho) and just gonna hope for the best. We have to accept that our bodies will only lose what they can...
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    meowws diary..

    Fair enough! Tho u can fry them with fry light and have mushrooms when youre feeling a bit more comfortable with eating real food :)
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    meowws diary..

    I didnt mind the scrambled egg pack, tho think am probably better off just buying actual eggs, cheaper too!
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    May Challenge

    Sounds good to me :)
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    Those back rolls have got to go.........

    Hiya I'm on day 8 now of another Slim and Save start. I'm same height as you and was my happiest at the low nines. Looked better under 9 stone tbh but if I want to get back there I will really have to sort out the maintenance malarkey (which I think everyone now knows is the real challenge)...
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    May Challenge

    Make it 10 please (wishful thinking)
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    meowws diary..

    The first time I did a vlcd (cambridge) I used to have vivid food dreams! Was so bizarre when I found out that other people on the diet had them too!
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    May Challenge

    Well I don't weigh often but I'll weigh at the end of the month for this :)
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    May Challenge

    I'm in!!!! Tho I doubt i'll lose a stone in a month, maybe half a stone! Ideally I'd love to lose 10lb in May but I can only lose as much as my body wants!
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    meowws diary..

    Well you hear it time and time again...fat doesnt make you fat...its sugar and all the processed crap we have in the modern world. It just so happens to taste good and be very addictive!!! I am a diet coke addict, love the stuff! I miss it more on a vlcd than food or chocolate! Coke zero is ok...
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    meowws diary..

    Its your diary type all the nonsense u want! I know I do :). I've drank skimmed milk for years so its fine for me for tea and u get 150ml which does me for 3 decent cups of tea.
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    meowws diary..

    I agree, we are quite similar! Tho I dont carry weight well, I need to be in the low 9s to be a comfy size 10...or higher 9s but have to constantly suck my tummy in! Haha My diary is full of highs and lows from feeling great to feeling crap! Seem to be raring to go one day then struggling the...
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    meowws diary..

    Welcome back I soooo know that feeling with the 'this time is different' affirmations! Every time u get that boost of motivation u do feel like u can do anything! If only we could make it last longer ;). The truth is my best ever weight loss came when I was cal counting and exercising. I got to...
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    Hi Everyone

    Hi :) I done EXANTE a few years back. I remember the soups were vile! There's much more choice now but I'm happy with SnS for now. Good luck with your restart x
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    Hi Everyone

    I'm on day 6 of my re-re-re-re-restart :). Have a diary in the Silver section - link is in my signature. These boards used to be so busy, totally different now! This year I started SnS in early April for a couple of weeks then went on holiday so came off (planned) restarted on Wednesday, had a...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I have that fear factor too, its so silly. Sometimes as if it was some kinda optical illusion that I was wearing such small clothes a few years ago :p Hope you are having a lovely bank holiday. Onwards and inwards :)
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    It's tough having previous attempts to compare to, more so as many of us had that golden first time on a VLCD which for some reason can never be repeated! My first vlcd I was smaller than I am now yet lost 4 times as much in my first two weeks than I ever have since. It sucks but I need to...
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    Word Association Thread

    prince
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    Word Association Thread

    Baker
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I am with you all! Lets go for it May and June then we can enjoy the summer!!!
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    I've got a good feeling about this one...

    Sounds like U r doing well to me. You've not let a slip turn into weeks/months off plan. Good luck with Exante :)
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Completed days are the way to go! I guess even if we are slow losers, aiming for completed days means we are doing the best we can and will get the best results suitable to us. Lets do this!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I'm a 2008 glorifier too :). Had amazing results, body transformed in a matter of weeks. Never had same results since
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Kira check out if you are in an area where you can self refer to a physiotherapist. Sorry you are going through so much stress with this pain, I can't imagine having to deal with that :( Thank you for your post in my diary. Looks like we are both on the slow loss train together :(. It's hard...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Ahhh Lara I am in a similar boat! Its so hard!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hey Kira :) Hope youre ok, keep posting!!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Kira would something like this help with the water drinking? http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/drinks-dispenser-with-4-tumblers-3-6l-297860 Incase that link doesnt work its a 3.6l water dispenser from B&M £3.99...could be a good aid to getting all your water in x
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Oh Kira its so hard when the motivation starts to slip, we have all been there :(. I wish I had some magic words to say to you... I get the fear thing! I seriously feel that getting back under 10stone is waaaaaaaaaaay away! Then i'll still have at least another stone to lose. The thought of...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Your fitness goals are inspirational Lara :). Once I have finished SnS I will get back into running and exercise. I'd love to get a personal trainer but not sure I can afford it, I think it would be worth it though!
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    My lifestyle journey to 10.7 X

    Hiya Wow well done on managing to lose whilst being off work and during Easter at that! Have a lovely Sunday and enjoy(??!!!) your fasting day :). I really think I'll be looking into 5:2 for a more long term plan somewhere down the line :)
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Hi Lara Glad to hear you are feeling better and more positive :). Makes all the difference :) It is scary how our minds interpret things so differently to what is reality but you are getting there! Have a lovely Sunday x
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Great loss so far, you must be feeling lighter already :). Well done on the tea drinking, I can't drink tea without milk and trying to avoid added milk just now. Hope you have a nice Sunday and yeay for official WI tomorrow x
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    I'm the same, I've def lost weight but nothing is looser,I think my clothes have stretched with me!! I def feel bloated with all the water but usually settled by the morning.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hope your day was ok :). I'm same tonight, 6 hours crap sleep at most between night shifts. Hey ho! Tho I guess if I was eating my usual recent diet Id be feeling bloated and sluggish too. Nearly the weekend as you say :). Hope u have nice weather where u r, makes it a little easier to stick...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Boo to poor sleep! I'm opposite, keep falling asleep, I don't get the vlcd energy rush :( 10st5 is good, close to the 9s :). I'm so looking forward to be back in those 9s. Can't believe I used to moan about being up to 9st9!!!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Size 12 please Cambridge

    Hey HoneyJ how u getting on?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Size 12 please Cambridge

    Great to hear! Finding what works for you is half the battle x
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    I've got a good feeling about this one...

    Hiya! Sounds like you are doing great :). You are making it work successfully for you and that's the main thing! Well done on your fab loss so far. I only started Friday (done this before a few times) but finding it ok so far.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + It's my diary & I'll cry if I want to....

    Hi Kira Just read thru ur diary. I remember U from when I was here before, my numbers weight wise are similar to you, lost it, yo-yod now getting rid of it again!!!! Sorry to hear about your pain issues :( B
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    Step 1 Sole Source Size 12 please Cambridge

    Hi How r u getting on? Are you sticking with Cambridge or 5:2? I know quite a few people who have lost weight with 5:2 so may look into it for maintenance...I fear I'd just use the 5 days as a free for all!!! Hope u r having a nice weekend x
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Another appreciater of SerialSlimmers post. It saddens me that there are so many of us going through these issues but at the same time it makes me feel not so alone, its amazing what reading a few forum posts can do. I hope everyone has an enjoyable Easter weekend :). I have to add Lara, I'm...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    I get what youre saying Lara, no point dwelling on the past. I went for a run last week and was struggling just 3km in and was so angry at myself as a few months prior I could run 10km with relative ease. When really I should just be proud to be running again and reclaiming my fitness. It seems...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I often say, in all seriousness, that I am addicted to chocolate. This gets mostly giggles in response, or rolled eyes etc. Wouldn't be the same response if I mentioned drugs or alcohol instead. I used to be a lot stronger and once I dedided to start eating healthy it'd be...
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Hi Lara We could be the same person :(. For me every tomorrow is day one which means everyday is 'eat all you favourite stuff' day. Aaaaargh!!! Just cannot get out of this pattern. Food makes me too happy! But its effect on my body takes that happiness away.
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    I like the sound of your plan :). Here supporting you x
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    Total Solution Restart 29/03/2015 Exante journey to 9st3 for life!

    Hi Lara We used to chat on here back in the day and I have sadly found myself back in need of Minis. Sorry to hear of all your struggles, I totally get it! I think I have ballooned up to about 11st (far too scared to weight myself officially as I think it will send me into a mad depression) and...
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    Cant stomach the taste of packs? Help!

    I wouldn't say I enjoyed them but I modify a lot of mine. I make porridge into cookies, have shakes hot or made into puddings. Sometimes I make my meal packs thick and have them with my protein as a sauce. Get the related sicky feeling tho. I once done slim fast years ago and even now looking...
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    Cant stomach the taste of packs? Help!

    Have you done slim and save before? Their meals are quite tasty. The Cambridge soups weren't very nice and the exante ones were disgusting but SnS is totally different Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    How much weight did you gain on break/holiday?

    I'm sure I read somewhere to expect roughly your first weeks weightloss to be gained back x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Just three packets a day??

    A stone a month is the average weight loss on this plan too :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Having packs close together or combined.

    Hi I'm not doing slim save anymore but I used to have my protein and veg n make a sauce out of a meal pack. Felt like a proper meal :)
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    New Start, here's to my transformation :)

    Oops posted in wrong thread
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    Fluffed it up today. But rather than totally going off plan I'm straight back on tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    Oohhh it's so cold!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Its here!!!!

    Good luck :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    When I get into exercise I usually take some extra protein. Usually in the form of eggs :). Just need to motivation to get started :/ Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    I need to ease myself back into running :). Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    Day two for me too :) Water is tough! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Yet another diary

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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    Yep no probs at all with the pasta :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    I have two mushroom pastas which are now officially out of date, but I think I'll risk it to avoid waste. I kinda went off the mushroom pasta packs last time so I might as well get them out of the way!
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    That's great :) Day one but still lying in my bed as I was awake til 4am (just couldn't sleep). Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Yet another diary

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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    Oh Goodo thank you :) You'll be super cold!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Anyone starting tomorrow?

    I will be...hopefully but I really need some help to keep me on track. Anyone wanna be my buddy? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Yet another diary

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    Yet another diary

    Hi...
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    blossom's diary! this ones for keeps!

    Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Think I'm hard to find on fb so if anyone wants to send me their details I can add u Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Just logged on. Yeah Lou you've found me ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Done :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    blossom's diary! this ones for keeps!

    Judd is my plan. Just gotta make it work Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Not really sticking to SnS. Got reasons (nothing bad) I don't want to put on here ;) I may not get to be on minis as much over the next coupla months so if anyone wants to facebook let me know. Hope it's ok to write that! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Good luck with your restart xx Bleep test...I think extra pack/protein while your training for it will help x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    S&S for a few weeks?

    Some ppl may not agree with doing short term vlcd but I say do it! It'll kick start your weightloss and hopefully get you ready for healthy eating :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Right one pack down. 2 cups tea down just need to tackle the water Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks Ladies I know yous are so right about the Facebook thing, it really doesnt help at all. I feel bad when theres people out there with real problems and I'm moaning over silly things. I have some amazing friends, I met up with an old yin today unexpectedly and we went for lunch. So SnS...
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    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Sounds good. I'm back at work tomorrow too :(. What a thought Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks girls. Keep thinking its going to be sooo hard. Thing is I've been really low this Xmas, not good when you're alone (did have some family time which was nice but everyone either glued to the tv or their phones/tablets) and have shed quite a few tears past few days. A couple of friends...
  141. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Had some nice Christmas food despite the fact I still have the lurgy and can barely taste or smell anything. Surely a good time to start back on packs eh? I'm still here, jeans a bit uncomfortable which is cue to get back on track. Here's hoping Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  142. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Sounds like you've had a lovely few days :). And I don't think you've done too bad on the eating front. Merry Boxing Day Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  143. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Happy birthday!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  144. Bananas

    Tetras?

    There was a recent thread where someone said They'd emailed SnS about it and they suggested they might do it... Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  145. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Me too but unfortunately nightshift beckons and I have things to do in the morning so won't get to bed til about 11am tomorrow :/ Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  146. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thank you :) It's hard just now and this time of year doesn't help (not that I'm blaming the festivities, I manage to have phases like this throughout the year). I keep eating without realising what I'm doing. Not thinking. People are so relaxed and sharing food/treats its not easy to go and...
  147. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Right folks I'm planning on a SnS day today. Head totally not there but have to do some damage limitation right??? Just about to have some tea and water then will have a pack. Still fluey. Sad that after 4 weeks 100% my appetite didn't reduce and my stomach certainly didnt shrink. I really...
  148. Bananas

    Millions taking statins 'needlessly'

    Just realised this is an old post. Doh! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  149. Bananas

    Millions taking statins 'needlessly'

    I have never heard a dr call a statin a blood thinner. They work by blocking an enzyme in the liver which produces cholesterol. They aim to lower cholesterol therefore lowering plague in the coronary arteries. Aspirin doesn't do that. Oh and fwiw I worked in cardiology for a number of years...
  150. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Lou I feel exactly the same. Keep eating without thinking Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  151. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks everyone. Must admit I'm struggling to get back on track. As I'm sure yous all know, your head has to be in the right place to do this diet and mine just isn't there. I'm working tonight so hoping to stick to packs and continue this til Friday. I've just been snacking in junk these past...
  152. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thank you ladies. :) Trying to not go nuts and have been pretty sensible but mainly cos I've been in my bed coughing n spluttering! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  153. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Oooooh sounds great xxx Very happy for you :) You're doing great staying on track too, one day at a time is the way to go this time of year xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  154. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Euch Feel rubbish, missed my christmas night out as not feeling well, so added to the nights I missed whilst on SnS I have missed a lotta social doos :(. Was loooking forward to first proper meal but instead have just snacked on cr@p the past few days and not even enjoyed it. Just feel FAT FAT...
  155. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Enjoy xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  156. Bananas

    Michelles diary... from pig to pixie :)

    Amazing well done x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  157. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    A lot of that will just be water weight blossom x. We can do this. I seem to have the lurgy today and don't think I'm going to make my Xmas night out which is a shame as its a lotta ££ down the drain. :( Planning to SnS tomorrow, u with me? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  158. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks blossom. I'm not sure how I'm doing just now, not sure if struggling is the right word, maybe just generally losing momentum. I hate that I hated myself for eating a mince pie! Wtf, that's not right is it? I obviously still have weight to lose but the slow losses and lethargy on full...
  159. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    U look fab. Love the third Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  160. Bananas

    First ever VLCD

    Me too!!!
  161. Bananas

    First ever VLCD

    It has really quietened down here yeah! Congrats on STS despite all the goodies :D Fingers crossed for the interview :) I'm still here but toying with JUDDDD to get me through the festivities x
  162. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    385 cals on a down day! Crikey!!! The good thing is I already have more energy, the vlcd totally drained me. Not that I'm trying to badmouth it, I still love SnS
  163. Bananas

    My juddd diary......... Believe jane believe!!

    Found ya :) Now off to find the calculator
  164. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Pretty bracelet :)
  165. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks Louise :) Thing is I wasnt even hungry but this thing was put in front of me and I kind of inhaled it!!! Before I even realised what I was doing. Unlike the other day I didnt enjoy it and dont want anymore. Good things that happened today - I tried on a size 10 dress and had to ask for...
  166. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    OK I have ate today and as this is my diary I am going to be honest and say I hate myself for it. You know how I keep saying I dont weigh as it messes with my head so much? Well today I weighed and hadnt lost anything from last time. Rather than just say hey i've obviously lost weight, feeling...
  167. Bananas

    seriously considering slim and save - opinions and experiences please!

    Well done for getting into the 11s! Yippee :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  168. Bananas

    4 packs per day

    I've just had mac n cheese for brekkie today. Not so lucky dip Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  169. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Didn't have fourth pack yesterday as I fell asleep just after I posted!!! Zero energy! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  170. Bananas

    Starting from scratch - Natalilly's SlimandSave diary

    Good idea, I may do the same as we get closer to Xmas :). Good luck xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  171. Bananas

    4 packs per day

    Been there. Think mac n cheese for brekkie has been strangest ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  172. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks Lou :) Well today hasn't been the nightmare I imagined...yet. Although I feel run down n a bit sicky, I don't think that's diet related. So far had - hot choc shake Choc praline bar Spicy spaghetti with mushrooms ...
  173. Bananas

    4 packs per day

    Any combo you want :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  174. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Oh great loss! Well done :) hohoho :D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  175. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Oooooh good luck x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  176. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    I'm not too far from goal but I'm small and my losses are tiny so it's still a struggle ;). It's soo hard at this time of year isn't it? I think I'll be juddding soon :) Day 29 Not counting yesterday for obvious reasons but not going back to day 1 either. A bit worried about getting back in...
  177. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thank you blossom, nice to know ppl know what it feels like. I know it'll be hard to get back on track but ill try :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  178. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    14g carbs for the c&c shake. The nv's are the same for c&c, toffee and raspberry which is annoying as mfp had toffee at 13g ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  179. Bananas

    Katy's Diary

    Well done. I was going to have protein extras today but have decided on having day off instead. Oops x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  180. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    After four weeks 100% I am taking today off. This wasnt planned but I've seen it coming the last couple of days. Been awake all night (unintentionally) and been picking at on plan stuff but have such a strong chocolate/carb craving I know I could probably eat all the packs I have left and it'd...
  181. Bananas

    Mulled wine

    Ooooh :). U have some coming tomorrow. Do u have it hot? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  182. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    I have all shakes hot and they just taste strange to me ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  183. Bananas

    Michelles diary... from pig to pixie :)

    Sounds like your doing great :). After today it should start to get easier xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  184. Bananas

    How do you know your kicked out of ketosis

    I only look at a slice of bread to come outta ketosis :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  185. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Keep preparing, youll get there As for the hunger, well what can I say?? I have mega cravings today but sooo close to xmas its surely good to do some damage limitation eh?
  186. Bananas

    Remember

    Well I'd never have made it to week five (starting tomorrow) if it wasnt for these boards. I lke my own thread to rant in and I like to write in it everyday as I dont find this diet particularly easy. Great loss!!
  187. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    I couldnt find the nutritional values either so I went on live chat and theyre going to find out for me. Will keep you posted. I use mfp too but dont like the c+c shakes much
  188. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    I agree :). Yeah I drank loads, could barely do my jeans up this morning I'd drank so much! So today I've had veg n cottage pie, toffee shake and now got two eggs boiling :) Made an order for shakes, hopefully thats going to be my last SnS order n if I ever do it again it'll just be for a...
  189. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks so much for your support girls, it really helps x No idea what happened, I've never felt that hungry. Kept swaying towards taking the day off, almost bought an Atkins bar but changed my mind. At home at last n going to have veg n cottage pie. Hope this helps :) Sent from my iPhone using...
  190. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Yeah I will do. Still not made it home from work. Getting there Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  191. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks Lou :) Now I think I say this after every nightshift but omg last night was the toughest yet. I was nearly crying with hunger n was so close to eating, have no idea how I got through it. Need to remember that today sees the end of week four, that's amazing for me :). I have a planned...
  192. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    I think I'm going to give judd a go for maintenance. Just seems too good to be true ;) I really want a day off, craving food so much and last night was sooo hard. Must be ten times harder having someone wanting to cook for you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  193. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Omg was soooo close to eating a quality street. Sooo close, nearly cried at saying no. My tummy is roaring! Feel so hungry. Drinking loads n loads. Aaaaaaargh. Roll on home time :(. 5.5 hours yet. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  194. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    Did u enjoy? Glad ur getting back on it. Post post post if ur struggling x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  195. Bananas

    Christmas- what will you be eating?

    Ah you missed out ;). That's the reason though that I only get one bar per order, they're too nice Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  196. Bananas

    Christmas- what will you be eating?

    Literally 5 seconds :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  197. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Keep posting! Cravings r sooo hard. Maybe get a wee beauty treatment. Or some nice body butters, smell lovely. I find it easier not being in work as there's a constant supply of treats there. At home my cupboard are pretty much empty Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  198. Bananas

    Christmas- what will you be eating?

    Aww lovely post kellmo :). I have everything made hot, even the bars in the microwave for a few seconds...delish! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  199. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Hmmm someone doesn't want me having coke zero! My two local shops don't have any, just loads of normal coke and diet coke. Maybe there's lots of us in the neighbourhood doing vlcds ;). Must admit the only time I like zero is when I'm on a vlcd, usually a diet coke girl. Drinking some warm...
  200. Bananas

    Sarah's Slim and Save Diary - 2 stone to lose......

    Your plan sounds good and if cd works best for you then you're best sticking with it x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  201. Bananas

    The 30 Day Shred Challenge!! Starting 25-11-12

    Done! Couldnt do any planks at all today, usually manage half then the ab bit at the end but my arms just couldnt do it, ironic as I weigh less than a few days ago! Think my muscles are crying out for help so gonna have some extra protein today. Bananas Days Done - 10, Days to go - 20...
  202. Bananas

    Remember

    Brilliant list xx. Good luck with your journey Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  203. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thank you sadia. And Louise yeah ill try warm water :) thanks, the water from my tap is icy cold guess that doesn't help. Day 27 Have lots of meals left so had curry as a late breakfast as you do! Had a cup black tea and pint water so far, about to have another pint then will go buy some...
  204. Bananas

    seriously considering slim and save - opinions and experiences please!

    Oh yeay!! Well done. Nothing like breaking a barrier ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  205. Bananas

    How do you know your kicked out of ketosis

    I'm not sure as I sometimes get mad hunger pangs but am still in ketosis. Why? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  206. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    No not doing much today. Heading to work at 6 then not home til after 9am tomorrow so have to streeeeetch the packs out. Hope you're up ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  207. Bananas

    CC dieter looking for some help :-)

    Your very last sentence tells me you should xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  208. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Good morning :). I'm exactly the same and when I think of getting up to do the shred I just snuggle in more! Have a nice day x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  209. Bananas

    Re-starting after 5 months off!!

    Good luck with day one. :). Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  210. Bananas

    Michelles diary... from pig to pixie :)

    Well done day two is one of the hardest. Keep going. Amazed the you can cook for others, don't think if be able to stick to it if I had to do that b Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  211. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    I'm struggling, not with the actual plan, really finding it hard to drink water. I was drinking too much coke zero so don't have any in which was probably a mistake. I guess cos of ketosis all I can taste is the metals in the water and it makes me feel sick. :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  212. Bananas

    Christmas- what will you be eating?

    Lots of chocolate. And Xmas dinner I guess :). First day in a long time I won't n working Xmas Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  213. Bananas

    The little things that say I'm getting skinnier!!!!

    I'm starting to actually look at myself properly in the mirror rather than diverting my eyes away. Also not hating what I see Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  214. Bananas

    Where is everyone??

    Just a shame but then most boards are quieter I guess Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  215. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Oh dear :(. I've never had that coming off a vlcd. Am worried for this time :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  216. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Day 26 The hunger continued so I had a pack about 7am! Seems to have nipped it in the bud though :). Done my shred this morning and pretty much nothing since, very lazy day. Got some nice comments from one of my best friends last night, saying I look happier etc which I do as some of the...
  217. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    I get that feeling. I really want to have a little treat but too scared it'll just lead to a binge :(
  218. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Maybe your metabolism got a wee shock ;) Sad to hear you didn't enjoy your food tho :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  219. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    I know but now I'm lazing in jammies on sofa when I really should have got ready and went out Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  220. Bananas

    muscle aches on plan

    I was thinking that re the protein, if you're fairly active maybe you could have an extra pack or extra with yr protein meal Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  221. Bananas

    The 30 Day Shred Challenge!! Starting 25-11-12

    Level2 again, still rubbish at planks and the strength on circuit three...keep trying! Bananas Days Done - 9, Days to go - 21 iwillbethinagain Days Done - 1, Days to go - 29 Ruby Shoes Days Done - 0, Days to go - 30 lucysmommy Days Done - 0, Days to go - 30 blossom102 Days Done - 5, Days to go...
  222. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    I'm in the insomnia club too!!! Starving and had a pack already :( Glad you had a good night x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  223. Bananas

    Where is everyone??

    True :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  224. Bananas

    365 Days...freestyle

    Hi good luck with your journey :) I used to like cottage pie til I read the above comment ;). Jk Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  225. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Thanks girls. Well it's 4:43am, insomnia strikes again. Am annoyed I went to the cinema last night and got a promax bar (high protein low carb) have done this before when out n about on a vlcd and everything I ate was well in limits according to mfp. Been soooo hungry all night, actually...
  226. Bananas

    The 30 Day Shred Challenge!! Starting 25-11-12

    Didnt shred today but did a mini workout using some of her moves. Back to it tomorrow :)
  227. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    Oh dear, your digestive system will be in for a shock :). Hope you feel better soon and it doesn't ruin your nice day Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  228. Bananas

    Making biscuits etc out of packs

    My method is a few tsps hot water, mix well then microwave for 10 secs for pudding, 90 secs for buscuits. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  229. Bananas

    Where is everyone??

    I tried to reply but minis lost it :( Sorry yr still not well noodles, get better soon x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  230. Bananas

    Where is everyone??

    Man the boards r slow today. I take it most people actually have lives? ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  231. Bananas

    Making biscuits etc out of packs

    How did u make it? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  232. Bananas

    Sexy Boots - I'm coming to get you!

    What a positive post :). Well done on your losses. Great when clothes start to fit better ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  233. Bananas

    December Challenge

    ]Caketalks - 12.5 (1.4lbs lost : 11.1lbs to go) Welshtigger 14lbs (0lb lost ~ 14lbs to go) oO~SaDiA~Oo -10lbs (0lbs lost~10lbs to go) Kjs1628- 7lbs (1.2lbs lost - 5.8 lbs to go) Lil K - 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) LastEverDiet - 10lbs (0lbs lost - 10lbs to go) badllamaone - 14lb (0lbs lost -...
  234. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Day 25 Checked my weight today as I use the boots scales and won't get a chance tomorrow. 3lb down :). Pleased with that tho would rather not check weight at all but signed up to the December challenge so guess I better. Quite dehydrated when I woke up today so glugging the water. Maybe...
  235. Bananas

    What do you all think?

    I think you've answered your own question, soinds like dulan is way to go. Unless of course u can manage SnS 100% (you may be more focused after the festivities)
  236. Bananas

    oO~Stick to it SaDiA~Oo

    Glad you're feeling better :). Now what packs do you have left??
  237. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Oh Lou a roll with crisps. Delish :)
  238. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Oh I know, the negative comments are maddening. I'm actually trying to defend myself and SnS on Facebook with two of my friends on fb right now. It's kinda exhausting. If I'd have carried on eating the volumes of crap I was before starting this plan who knows how huge and massive I'd be. Wow...
  239. Bananas

    seriously considering slim and save - opinions and experiences please!

    http://clients.slimandsave.co.uk/ That's the link peoples :)
  240. Bananas

    seriously considering slim and save - opinions and experiences please!

    There was a post about it the other day ill try find it x
  241. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    Mmmm thank you. Will have to pick some eggs up tomorrow x
  242. Bananas

    blossom's diary

    Oh fab!! Good on you well done :) Can u tell me an idiot proof way to make an omelette? I know that makes me sound like an airhead but they always turn out as eggy mush. Oops!
  243. Bananas

    seriously considering slim and save - opinions and experiences please!

    Oooh ill check out your carb table. Thank you very much :D. Did you know that SnS have a new section on their site to track all your food? It's similar to Myfitnesspal and can help u pick the right things to stay in ketosis xx
  244. Bananas

    Lous diary - onwards and inwards!

    Ooooh lovely date news :)
  245. Bananas

    My New Everyday Diary

    Hi :) Yeah I'm good tho have been awake since the middle of the night :rolleyes: Day 24!! Got a lot done today which is good :). Only had 1 egg so far, gonna have quorn n veg with a curry pack soon then I'll have another two packs to look forward to :) Good news today, I tried on a few size 10s...
  246. Bananas

    The 30 Day Shred Challenge!! Starting 25-11-12

    Level 2 done again :). Found a few bits easier today and even managed a few planks! I'm rubbish at them so hopefully starting to get there :D. Still hate the strength on circuit 3 :rolleyes: Bananas Days Done - 8, Days to go - 22 iwillbethinagain Days Done - 1, Days to go - 29 Ruby Shoes Days...
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