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My CDC gave me a free pack to try - it's yummy! Had it last night and was very impressed.

It's definitely due to water! At 5' 3" and 22 stone, your BMR will be approx. 2100 calories - to just stay alive and functioning, your body needs to burn 2100 calories A DAY to just keep your heart beating and your brain ticking over. And that's just for sitting perfectly still all day ... the...

snopes.com: Eight Glasses of Water a Day snopes.com: Coca-Cola Acids The water side of it is mainly dealt with in the first article, and the cokelore in the second one :) Soda water will remove stains and dissolve rust better than coke!

I only lost 2.8lb this week :(

Congratulations on your gradings Taz.

Good luck with your WI Taz :)

Slimfast is sugary and full of carbs - I love them and previously lost three stone using SF, but it's nothing like CD. I think getting into Atkins would be a better move for CD preparation, especially since with Atkins you can have more calories ... which your body will need to recover after...

I lost 4.8lb this week :D

[/SIZE] The majority of chicken available to me is intensively farmed (whether indoors or "free range") and so I choose to avoid it as much as possible - I have done research on what is available to me, thank you. I am quite sure that all rabbits are not kept in pristine conditions, but since...

Thanks KD and Fizzy. There are other options in the book that appeal to me but thought it was worth asking. I have no problems with them being killed, and I didn't suggest I did - my issue with chicken is the conditions they're kept in before they're killed. I assume farmed rabbits are...

I am doing SS so don't have to think about this yet, but just for future reference ... I really try to avoid chicken as I don't agree with the intensive methods that even "free range" farmers use. So once I eventually move to 810 can I have rabbit instead?

Seven weeks doing SS 100% - and I lost 5lb this week, to a total of 51.6lb lost (not all on CD)

I started wearing a size 24, now I am just about into my 18s - so probably a size 19 :) Mind you atm I'm wearing a pair of size 22 jeans, bunched up with a belt to hold them up!

I just wanted to announce that as of this morning, I've lost 3 1/2 stone! Can't wait until I get to post again saying I've lost ANOTHER 3 1/2 stone ... :D:D:D

For the first few weeks I brought tetras to work, but to be honest after that I have found it easier to not bring anything in. I'm not hungry, so I just have my tetra in the morning before work, and then the other two when I get home. Saves stressing about it!

Congratulations Taz - a fabulous result!

I found the first week hard in that I was so very tired (sleeping 12-14 hours a day!) and headachey from carb and caffeine withdrawal ... but because I was so determined to make it work I never felt tempted to eat something. So from that point of view it was easier as at the beginning your...

Surely if this was true then the JUDDD diet wouldn't work? And people seem to have had very good results on that...

I like the peanut ones best, and I occasionally have some cranberry ones too. The others are alright but since they're higher carb I tend to avoid them - though I did have an orange one last night, but no more, will stick with the crunch bars from now on.

I lost a somewhat disappointing 2.2lb this week.

We went with Virgin and the flight was fine, no issues at all, actually landed early! My advice would be to go to Disney and don't think you're too grown up for anything. October is the perfect time, it tends not to be busy. And buy tickets for Mickey's not-so-scary Halloween party!

How odd ... I just had this exact pain on my walk home from work - on the right hand side under the ribs, felt like I had a stitch, but I wasn't even jogging. Worried me a bit, I have to say. .... have come home, and an hour later gone to the toilet properly for the first time in quite a few...

I am walking for an hour three times a week or so. I'm going to turn that into jogging soon, with the aim being to be able to jog the full distance soon. (I'm walking home from work when it's not raining!)

I lost 4.2lb this week :)

I haven't tried any of the muffin or cookie recipes as I've been put off by the amount of people who've got them wrong! BUT - I did try the psyllium husk porridge, and it's gorgeous. I imagine that'll be a regular addition for me!

I would really love to see a bar that wasn't chocolate coated. The cranberry bar for example is lovely, but cranberries and chocolate? It's just weird! Uncoated, or even a yoghurt type coating would make it much more pleasant.

My loss for w/e 29th July was 3.6lb :)

Friends might tell you little white lies, but trousers are not as kind. So if your trousers are loose, then your waist is smaller :)

ever heard of lucid dreaming? Maybe we can work on that and eat what we like in our dreams :D

I was eating sticky toffee pudding with custard, a giant bowl of it. I only ate half, stopped, and was incredibly upset with myself - really in tears about how I'd messed up my perfect run on CD SS 100% so far for some stupid cake and custard. When I woke up, I was relieved to realise that it...

Thank you people, I have a soup in the post to me - I will report back and tell you if I liked it! :D As I have said in PM to some people ... what a lovely friendly and helpful forum this is, I am really touched at how quickly and pleasantly people responded to this!

Not sure if this is allowed - if not, I'm sorry. My CDC doesn't carry the cheese and broccoli soup - I imagine because not many people like it! I've gone off most of the others, and would like to give this one a go but I'd feel bad asking him to order in a whole box if I'm just going to eat...

I'm 5 foot 6 ... only been doing this three weeks but had losses of 9.4, 6.4, 6. That's sticking to SS 100%

Yaay, after two weeks of being runner-up I'm finally there :) And look at my ticker - I'm practically 30% of the way to my goal!!

Down exactly 6lb this week :)

I find the shakes and soups too thick if made up with the recommended amount of water, so I tend to have more than that - which means it's easier to split them up. Weekday: 7am - 1/2 shake made with 200ml water Midday - tetra 4:30pm - 1/2 shake (200ml water) 7pm - 1/2 soup made with 300ml...

I just want to second that from Medea - if you buy an import, then you do not get a warranty on it. If you're willing to risk it or take out your own insurance, try getting in touch with the user kerso on ebay. I have bought from him many a time, if you send him a message then he'll sell you...

My weekly weigh in (based on finding out how much I lost in days 1-5, then adding 2/3 of what I lost in days 6-8) is -6.4lb

I have been away so didn't get a chance to WI this morning. Can I still join in, if so I can either submit my WI from Friday (5 days) or from tomorrow morning (8 days) instead of a 7-day weigh in for this week? What would be best?

I forgot to have the second half of my soup last night, so I only had 2.5 packs instead of the 3 I need. So today should I have the other half as well as my normal 3?

I love all of the soups except mushroom (yick) and I've not tried the cheese one. I make half up at a time which makes a good mugful and not too thick, it does taste a lot like cup-a-soup like that. The first time I made leek and potato with the recommended amount of water I felt I could...

I chew plastic all the time and must admit I was worrying if it would knock me out of ketosis!

I used to have curries and chilli with mushrooms ... I just chopped the mushrooms into quite small pieces, then put them in a pan with a bit oil, stir, and let them cook in their own juices for five minutes or so. No suggestions on naan bread I'm afraid but I found the mushrooms were a great...

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Well done Gilly - day three was my worst day, I think. If I'd known how I would feel I'd have taken the first four days off work and just slept through them! I'm at day eleven now, no cheats, and not even tempted ... I don't even want Diet Coke right now though I bet I do again by the end of...

Sunshine? It's horrible here - poor T in the Park people, I hope it cheers up before tonight! Tried on a pair of jeans I bought a size too small this morning, they fit! At the weekend they still felt too tight round my thighs, but they are comfortable now, so I'm thrilled. Now I guess I need...

I'd like to see - Minestrone Lentil Pea and ham And a Pina Colada shake!

My first week of CD SS over - total loss 9.4lb :)

I was absolutely the same. The tetra left me feeling really ill, and I really dreaded having the sachet but I had to, as I had no spares. I was surprised that the shake from the sachet was absolutely lovely! If they could make the tetra taste like that, I'd be happy.

So sorry to hear that Taz. Wish I had more comforting words ... but just know we're thinking of you and your mum.

I'm at the beginning of day four now, and my head feels almost clear and I'm in a good mood I don't drink coffee at all (the smell makes me ill!), so it's been zero caffeine for me, and I reckon that's me living without it now. I will miss Diet Coke more than any other thing though. There's...

I think I'm in ketosis now - either that or there's something dying at the back of my throat. Does the bad breath thing continue as long as you're in ketosis, or does your body get used to it when ketosis is established?

Can I join please? I started CD on Tuesday, my WI will be Monday evening when I go see my CDC. No cheats, but then again I've only been doing this for 2 1/2 days, I haven't had time to cheat!

Well it's the beginning of day three today, and my head still hurts (but not as much as it did yesterday). Roll on this sense of wellbeing I've heard so much about :rolleyes:

Thanks :) Had some painkillers and drank some more water, I do feel a bit better. I did manage a nap after work yesterday (not something I normally do), but sadly I don't really have time to sleep nevermind nap for the next couple of months! The hug sounds like a good idea though, always time...

I am just starting my second day of SS, and my head is heavy and achey - is this just caffeine withdrawal? I normally would drink two litres or more or diet coke a day, which obviously I'm not anymore!

The tetra packs are just ready-made chocolate or banana shakes - I would find it difficult to make up shakes or soup from powder at work, so they're a really great idea for having at my desk. The spicy tomato and oriental chilli both sound lovely, I have one of each to try (I got a mix from my...

I started yesterday, with a strawberry shake that I don't think I really liked - but the chocolate tetra at lunch was lovely, and I enjoyed the leek and potato soup at teatime. It's all SO thick though! This morning I made up a butterscotch shake with 8oz of water, and only half the powder...

I have to echo that ... I've been hiding out for a few weeks but reading this diary, I find it really useful. Your posts on feeling empowered - well, I can relate to that, and I want that back. So thank you Taz, I'm here again :)

Chocolate has less calories when you eat it with fruit! Anyway, ages til your next WI :) You're doing great!

Congrats Jennie!! I have lost 4 of my 10 for this month so far, I know I can make it to 10 if I try!

I have approx. 400 rats to look after and keep clean, as well as my cats. Keeps me busy ;)

I am so sorry Irene. Making the choice to have a pet put to sleep is the hardest one we ever have to make for them, and it's easy to make the selfish decision of keeping them going no matter what their quality of life. It takes a strong and caring person to make the right decision, and I am...

The urinary diet is a must for the time post-illness, but personally I wouldn't use it long term - it's not got the best quality ingredients in it, though it's the best tool for the job at the time. I can only speak for my own experience, but after a month or so of making sure my cat was back...

One of my neutered boys had this before - he had to have the emergency surgery, at which point his bladder burst, and the vet gave him a 20% chance of actually pulling through ... it was a huge ordeal, and eventually cost about £4000 once all the dust settled. We kept him on the special food...

It doesn't sound bad at all, very restrained - well done! But did you enjoy it, is the main thing? :D

What surface do you have the wii fit on? They are certified under the quite strict Japanese legislation as scales so should be accurate, but for best results they need to be on a hard level floor. If you have carpet you can get something to raise it up slightly which should mean it will be more...

That sounds good that there's an actual physical difference (no catered buffets) rather than deciding to take your own stuff in while that's still happening - I'm sure it'll make it much easier for you to stick to. What will you be taking in? I tend to take in salads with chicken or sliced...

My first WI for June was June 2nd, -3lb. So I will take that as my starting weight for June. Meeting my June target would take me to having lost just over 10% of my total body weight, my next "major" minigoal. So the challenge so far is: GaynorEm - 14lb jennieh1980 - 14lb EveryRose - 5lb ratty...

I am mainly calorie counting - though I must admit I am ignoring calories in steamed vegetables and salads!

I'll join in ... I would like to target myself for 10lb gone during June.

I love doing the free step while I'm watching the telly - I'd like to make a stand of some sort for it though, so it's taller to step on to? The balance game where you need to put the balls into the holes is great fun but not really exercise :)

I hope you don't mind and I don't know if you'll find this useful, but using the size of the door as a scale, I merged the two pictures .... on the same scale. Look how much smaller you are all round - your waist, hips, and arms especially! You look great :)

I am not registered with a doctor (I'm not a fan of them!) ... would I be able to start the CD?

(I hope I'm okay posting round these parts despite not being a CDer ... apologies if not). I got told "I dunno why you want to lose weight, you're lovely as you are". I AM lovely as I am (I think people are lovely or not based on who they are, not what they look like), but I'd be lovely *and*...

Hope your tort is getting on well dawnyblue!

Congratulations - and what a milestone getting into the teens!

Of all the things to binge on, special K isn't the worst - and you've been so good before that and you will be after that, I am sure it won't be a big blip ... enjoy that bath and come back bright and happy :)

I would DEFINITELY recommend this book to anyone interested in photography - it just lays everything you need to know out there in plain and easy language. I go back and reread bits of it every now and again, it's like a security blanket book! My camera comes everywhere with me ... I love it. I...

I used unprinted newspaper for wrapping my stuff when I moved - had a quick search and you can buy some online from White news offcuts - Buy white newspaper offcuts online from RYE-PAC Hope that helps :)

How lovely to have a vegetable patch, Rachel - what are you growing? I can't plan meals a day in advance, nevermind choosing what to grow for meals six months in advance! :) Congratulations on being over half way to your three stone goal, if that doesn't prove you've got the willpower to get...

Wow, Mandee - that's amazing. All of you looks fab, and look what gorgeous arms you have!

I play on wii fit twice a day (when I get up in the morning and when I'm back from work), and I go through the body test each time ... I don't reweigh myself if it's gone up though or I'd be there all day ;) I used to play with the bathroom scales, moving them back and forth, standing...

If you keep an eye on this website then you can find out where it's in stock and how much it is: Wii Fit in stock checker

You'll love it - I got mine eleven days ago and I've spent hours on it, it's great fun. The muscle exercises are too difficult yet (I will get the hang of them!), but some of the yoga ones are fun and the aerobic exercises are my favourites.