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hiya, im no stranger to vlcd's having done lighter life, cambridge & slim & save in that order! i was just looking on atkins out of curiosity really dont know much about this diet so found this thread usefull but really confused about the alcohol point, on all the other ketogenic diets alcohol...

glad u enjoyed them hun :) i totally agree + think il be doing the same! im going down to essex early tommorrow morning to visit my nan as shes not well at all + cant stand being this far away from her! im going to have to miss some very important classes at uni + mock exams etc but its tough...

not tried atkins but have u tried SS+? x

thanks mamma22 i'll check that that out for motivation :) hi summergirl :) thanks for asking- day 4 + 5 are usually the hardest for me yest (day 4) wasnt too bad but today im starving already ;( but think its beacause i got up earlier for uni! feeling sorry for myself as forgot to put my...

no worries let me know how u get on! im on day 4 of a re-start.. these first few days can be tough.. nearly had a incident involving the biscuit tin lol but managed to opt for a shake instead which i now feel very pleased about! temptation will always be there unfortunately i got to stay strong...

i dont think that theres much different at all hun (if different at all) i suppose you'll never know how it'l effect you untill you try it + see for yourself! some people have even said that doing ss+ has speed up their losses after being on ss! at the end of the day ss+ is still a very low...

ive got to do ss+ as that little bit of chicken makes me feel human still haha! i do it from day 1 especially 1st week makes getting in ketosis so much more bareable + doubt it makes much diff to losses! so just see how you feel as you still stay in ketosis either way x

day 1- 15st 10.8lb day 2- 15st 8.8lb (-2lb) day 3- 15st 5.4lb (-3.4lb) day 4- 15st 4.2lb (-1.2lb) day 5- day 6- day 7-

i tried to make cookies the other day with the choc crispy 1, mixed it with abit of water tasted it + it was yum but though cant eat it like this.. haha so put it in microwave for abit (just guessed as didnt have a clue how to make them as couldnt find a recipe) + altho it smelt amazing it...

stick with it and the weight will soon drop off x

same hear wont be leaving for a while yet but will be having the best of both worlds :) let me no what u think of the samples x

thanks hun :) slim + save is fab!! havent tried the soups as tried CD years ago + hated it + it put me off ever trying a powered soup again lol. The truffa bars are YUM!! smaller than CD bars but really choclately (in my opinion) im yet to try the praline bars + they have excellent reviews so im...

thanks so much mamma22! wow what an insperation you are.. looking at your stats you have lost 7 + a half stone?? have you got a diary i can reed through when i need some motivation? I didn't properly get back onto CD untill i saw my CDC on friday 18th may... so techniqely i have a 96 day...

thanks willpower women + donnamarie means alot. should find out tommorrow if my nan needs life saving surgery or not, obviously if she does i'll be straight down the motorway to see her. im hoping + praying that she doesn't as don't think the chance of her survivng it will be that good...

hope u guys dont mind me joining in.. day 3 back on plan today (day 1-18th may) currently doing 1 day cd followed by 1 day S&S.. day 1- 15st 10.8lb day 2- 15st 8.8lb (-2lb) day 3- 15st 5.4lb (-3.4lb) day 4- day 5- day 6- day 7-

if i was you i would do 1 day exante + 1 day s&s that way you def no that your getting the correct nutrients a day. Im currently doing 1 day CD + 1 day S&S as at the mo as i like aspects of both diets. You can def have the allowed veg etc of your S&S day. Hope that helps. x

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does anyone have the instructions on how to make the normal spagetti (not spicy) + chilli please im having them today + lost my instruction sheet :( the chilli is the origanal 1 i think (non spicy) x

currently back on CD after having some time off.. have a weeks worth + i have some slim + save samples that i ordered. Im doing 1 day CD + 1 day S&S so i can work out which i prefer! I love CD's maple + peacan porridge + bars but really like the samples ive tried so far from S&S!!!... truffa...

sorry donnamarie havent been on for a while had a stressfull few days as my nans really ill in hospital + live over 4 hour drive away from her + have exams at uni soon so been so torn as what to do + feeling guilty either way! im really hoping they let her out soon + then i'll bring her straight...

thanks for getting back to me, just randomly thought of it because my mum mentioned if im allowed them because your supposed to have them with meals? im assuming that i can just have them with my shakes? i no you shouldnt have antibiotics with alcohol, or alcohol when in ketosis but dont ever...

im getting antibiotics off the doc tommorrow.. you can still SS on antibiotics right?? like it wont make me ill? :S x

im banning myself from this site + facebook for the next 3 days as i have 2 assignments to do + uni exams looming + i have done NO work at all! Its at the point were ill be failing if i don't get my bum into gear asap!! so as from tommorrow im staying in the library after uni every day for 3...

another member mentioned about every time you get a craving write it down + allow yourself to have 1 thing of the list per day/week when you've reached your goal. I found this fab advice as it reminds u that this is only temporary, the food will still be there when your at your goal + looking +...

thanks for the advice hun! its fab to see you've reached your goal before + so you can do it again + this time you can learn by your mistakes + not regain the weight! you'll be at your goal weight in no time.. what step are you on? I no how you feel, between the ages of about 17-18 i went from...

yes thats a good idea hun! where you off on holiday? i haven't got any holidays booked but once im at goal weight i shall def be booking one as a treat! there fab motivators aren't they!!! So what do you weigh now if you dont mind me asking + whats your goal weight for your hol? i noticed we are...

Surfhunny- I didn't choose 100 days specifically... i just decided to do it untill my Bday (22nd aug) + it just so happened to be 100 days so i thought id put that haha! 100 days sounds soooo long.. its just 14 weeks really that doesn't sound as bad.. i'm sure it'll fly past (i hope!!!!) good...

My 100 day challenge starts today 14th May 2012. My start weight is: 15st 12lb + im a dress size 20. Im 5ft 7.5in so around 11st7 ish is a healthy BMI for me however my goal is 11st. I hope to reach as close to this as poss for my bday in 100 days (14 weeks + 2 days) i will then move up the...

After my 5 days off :eek: i am back on track now 100% for 100 days... can i do it?!... i sure hope so!!!! I lost 10.5lb in 2 weeks doing SS+ going from 16.5 to 15.8.5 :o but then i had a '2 planned days off' for a wedding + dads bday which turned into 5 + went crazy :( Anyways today i am...

OMG im absolutely dreading day 1 again tommorrow argghhhhhhh lol deserves me right though :( hope you all feel better now + back into ketosis? let me no how your weigh in's go x

donnamarie- well done for your 3rd weigh in hun!!! cant believe uve managed to loose 1st5lb in just 3 weeks you must be over the moon!!! well done for sticking with SS+ on your harder days its def the best thing to do as u stay in ketosis + still have fab weight loss! ive not been on hear last...

my '2 day planned days off' has turned into 5 :( + i would love to say ive been sensible but i haven't unfortunetly + i shall be paying the price for this tommorrow when i get back to SS 100% untill goal! im not having any more 'planned' days off as its a huge step back + will be torture...

i agree haha! it wasnt even a nice buiscut just a plain digestive :O x

... about swallowing + so i had 1! think im loosing motivation because i no im having the wknd off + im just wishing the time away now :( x

forced to eat a biscuit in a lecture :O haha!! we were learning

glad u are feeling better now!! i very much doubt it'l make a difference to your weight loss. I must admit SS+ is alot easier than SS in my opinion! see how u feel + if u do decide to try SS+ the losses are still fab! good luck for tommorrow + let me no how u get on :) xx

lil legs ill bet ul be glad the kebab shop was shut your getting weighed tommorrow!! dont forget coming out of ketosis adds water weight so dont get disheartened if it shows a gain.. itl be gone again in a couple of days! x

dont worry about it girls.. life is for living + enjoying + this diet is to aid that not rule your life! get straight back on it tommorrow + it will be gone + alot more! its done now.. def dont beat yourself up it'l be a distant memory in a couple of days time! chin up xx

you still going strong missiecb? i hope so!! lol hope your hangovers shifted xx

wow thats really fab hun!! u must feel sooo proud of yourself + feel in control! especially for getting right back on track! on fri i am going to my cousins wedding (so new id be having a planned break before even starting) im planning on having the wedding meal in the day + then staying well...

did u come off the diet for the full 4 days or just 2? im having 2/3 days off this wknd + thinking off switching to S&S from mon same as u! just wondering how much i'll put on? well done for resisting burger king thats fab!!! its showed how your mind set has changed as i bet most people would...

yes you can try each flavour once for 99p each x

me too.. ive ordered some samples! purely cost reasons as its so much cheaper! don't know if i can survive without my cd tetras though? :S x

haha lil_legs sounds like you had a fun night!!! facebook photos the next day is the worst lol waking up tagged in photos.. cringeee lol oh well enjoy today then are u back on track tommorrow? x

aw well done for sticking with SS+ and sticking with it today. You will feel so much better tommorrow + imagine how fab you'll feel getting on scales next time! if you feel the need to eat something then have SS+ it wont hurt + atleast u'l still be in ketosis. x

Glad you girls had fun :) i have a planned break friday for a wedding cant wait :) then sat going out for a meal for dads bday so i can drink fri knowing i can eat the next day as theres noooo way id be able to stick to CD with a hangover!!! Im not going to go to mad food wise, just want to...

Aw yes this wknd has been very testing for me too. But proud i've stuck with it. Giving in + eating/drinking might have made me feel better for a while but then i would have felt 10 times worse for giving in due to stress. Well done for staying strong. I HATE shopping too but thats because of my...

sorry its taken so long to reply donnamarie- had a very busy + stressfull couple of days. Went shopping all day in liverpool yest + couldnt find an outfit that i wanted :( was gutted as id ordered a gorgeous dress from next but didnt fit + it was a size 18. Ended up in tears by the night + felt...

why do i always order things before a bank hol?? lol ordered my sample packs on fri + payed for next working day delivery.. then realised its bank hol + wont get them untill tues!! really looking foward to trying them as all i have on CD this week is shakes + bars so will be nice having a pack...

thanks for that :) very helpful x

thank u sooo much everyone for all your help :) much appreciated!! turns out i was just being abit blonde + in fact the products were being orderd.. going strate into the basket!! hahaha! anyways i've ordered my samples.. cant wait to try them :) will let u no what i think when they come :P...

im abit apprenhensive about the meals such as chilli + spag bol but defo worth a try!!! im most looking foward to trying the praline choc bar + choc truffa 1 :P hope there as filling as CD bars! Gutted you cant have more than 1 a day though :( x

OK will give them a call thanks so much for that starlight!! Im looking foward to trying the flavours :) its certainly ALOT cheaper than CD + i only go to get my stuff + straight out, i get weighed at home anyways so will be happy to switch if i like some of the products :) thanks again xx

oooohhhh thanks starlight :) i've just tried this but everytime i click on a product ie. shake then add it to shopping basket, i then press continue + add a different flavour shake to try press add to basket... but then it replaces the other flavour so only end up with 1 flavour haha.. am...

Hi thanks so much for your responce :) yes ive looked into getting the 'starter bumper pack' wich is £25, but you don't get a choice in that pack + looking at the products u get theres only about 8/10 out of 25 that i would want to try so it wouldn't be cost effective for me 2 buy that. Theres...

Hi im currently on cambridge diet, and like many others thinking of making the switch to slim + save purely for cost reasons. I wanted to try the products before making up my mind, so i thought it wouldnt hurt too order some sample packs. However i thought you could order each product once to...

Hi ladies :) mind if i join in on this thread? notice im roughly round the same time as u guys so nice to share experiences with people at the same stage. On day 15 today (just had 2nd weigh in) and lost 2.5lb! Im pretty happy with that as i had 5 days SS+ last week + honestly didn't think I'd...

the scales can be my best friend or my worst enemy!!! either way i get on them 1st thing every morning without fail! this week ive been stressing as the scales went 4-5 days without moving + this really dis-heartend me + made me fed up with the diet! I dont go by what the cdc scales say as i get...

last week i cooked chicken + green peppers in a pan added lots of chicken seasoning was yum!!! tasted just like chicken fahitas (without the wrap) lol! im shocked how much u can actually get out the meal! i struggled finishing it + was stuffed all day! but was delish so not complaining! also...

I did LL when i was 18 (so 5 years ago now) and from what i remember yes u can use your left over LL packs instead of CD packs as they've still got all the nutrients + vitamins u need in + are also low carb (as with any ketogenic diet) so it won't affect ketosis. Sorry for the brief reply...

HI hun you can stay in ketosis on SS+ ive done that all week + stayed in ketosis. The foods your allowed is listed in the CD starter book, if you haven't been given one ask your cdc for 1 its reallu good at explaining all the stages x

Annie- your losses are amazing + wow 13 weeks :O you must be sooo strong + determined!!! Im fed up on day13 never mind week 13 haha but i guess we all have good days + bad days on this diet + we just need to accept it for what it is + hope a good day follows. Aslong as we all stay on track then...

cor this is an old thread but interesting to me as im 5ft7 + was thinking the same thing. Im currently a size 20 (15st10) from memory im a comfy size 18 at 14+half-15st, a comfy size 16 from 13st-14st + i was a size 14 once yearssss ago + have no idea what i weighed.. i think about 12st-12+half...

aww missiecb maybe its just a day 13 thing then? lets hope so! im def not as excited about this weigh in than the 1st.. been weighing every morning (i know i shouldnt!!!) + scales are just not moving :( makes me think whats the point? but then i snap myself out of it, i know this is really good...

hi foo fan, im on day 13 + im really struggling today too :( don't know why but just feel really fed up today with the diet! up until now ive been feeling really positive. Maybe the novelty of the diet has worn off + its finally hit me how long i will not be able to eat normal food for. I dont...

seen a few people mention how much nicer the shakes are blended with ice.. does this include tetras? or just the powerd ones? as i only have the tetras x

the bars are yummy hun but you need to ask yourself how strong you feel before getting them, if you feel you might slip then dont take the risk however if u feel strong then id say its worth a try. I had them from my 2nd week + im a series chocaholic!!! 1 bar didnt seem enough for me + 2 of the...

Rach 25- wow uve done amazing! you should be sooo proud of what you have accomplised so far. Im currently on day 11 and i really miss food already so god knows how you must feel on week 10!!!! haha! i decided yday that im going on SS+ purely so i can have a meal a day to still feel half human...

wow just seen your losses uve done soooo well :) did you enjoy your egg salad seeing as youve not eaten in so long? have you just been on SS + do you exercise? i would LOVE your losses so any tips would much appreciated xxx

5 inches in a week?? wow thats awesome!!! can u feel a difference in your clothes? i noticed today that a new outfit i got (t-shirt + chinos) size 20 from new look 2 weeks ago was 'snug' + today was actually baggy :) that made me smile as shows im not too far off an 18! it really is sooo fab how...

well done :) its a fab feeling that 1st loss isnt it! im the same regarding the scales.. i get weighed every morning 1st thing, just can't help my self! Im abit dissapointed that ive only lost 1lb in 3 last days as was hoping for 4lb this week (will be my 2nd weigh in) so doubt im going to loose...

thanks i think i might try an egg + spring onion omlette 1 day for a change! I just had chicken , green pepper + chicken seasning (powder) cooked in a pan + wow tastes delish!! i was soooo shocked at how much there was as cut it really fine + took me about 30 mins to get through rather than 5...

Daisy65- i just think its fab that you had a day off and then was able to get straight back on plan the next day, must take real determination + you still lost which is sooo fab! makes me feel better about having the day off, i dont expect to loose that week but even if i can stay the same...

thats really good considering they were both planned days off hun! they wedding meal im having on my day off is 3 courses then theres a buffet later on (eeeekkk) think il try stay well clear of that or il put it all back on in a night haha! did the alcohol/food make you feel really bloated...

thank u sooo much for taking the time out to explain these things. I had always thought muscle weighs more than fat but thanks for clearing that up for me :) up untill a couple of years ago i thought fat could be 'turned' to muscle but ofcourse it cant lol yes ive exercised way before starting...

yer same hun :) although hope he doesnt walk into my life too soon as im not ready for him yet haha need 2 shift this weight 1st lol imagine how fun dating someone would be without being able to eat or drink anything... not fun lol x

i really don't understand why exercising would inhibit weight loss? its makes no sence to me :S i've always been told the more calories you burn off the more weight you will loose, regardless of your daily intake of calories... can someone please explain it to me? I'll try + keep up :) haha i go...

thanks for the advice claireybell :) to be honest i wasn't going to ask my cdc about it as all she ever says is 'well your 5ft7 so your on the boundary of having 4 cd products a day anyways' lol good job im not 5ft8 as theres no way i could afford to buy an extra 7 a week lol im pushing it fine...

thanks for the tip txljay :) i think im going to start doing the same with cooking a chicken breast in tin foil with herbs, i know exactly whats in it then. The only thing i had in today was wafer thin chicken breast (140g packet) + i only had about half pack because there was loads and i was...

thanks annie for your reply. so its looking like roughly 10lb loss every 4 weeks compared to 14lb loss SS would u say? do you think if i exercise it'l make a difference? i guess i'll just have to wait + see x

ooooh zante im soooo jel i love it there!!! went when i was about 19 + it soooo caterd for english clubbers haha ul have such a fab time!!! i was in a 3 year relationship from when i was 15-18 (young i know) but that really nocked my confidence + made me trust no man haha 5 years on + ive had...

thanks for the info txljay :) much appreciated! wow 40lb that is incredible well done!!!! Im really hoping to average 3.5lb a week only because thats the only way im going to reach my goal in time.. if i had more time i wouldn't be botherd about it being a tad slower aslong as it was steady...

ooooh i bet ul have a fab bod by august :) bet you cant wait!!!! were u off 2? im sooo desperate to go back to ibiza end of aug/early sept once ive reached goal weight as a treat + something to look foward to but im a student so cant really afford it + my friends either already have hols booked...

appologies if there is already a thread regarding this (cant find one) Im on day 10 and have decided to def do SS+. I go swimming (been today) and zumba couple of times a week and find on these days i need the extra energy. Last week i had 3 days SS+ with an extra shake but i feel strong enough...

sibohan- same ive never been a healthy weight since a kid either... even as a really young child i was conscious of my weight which is such a shame!!! but will be lovely to leave all that behind me + finally be confident + happy with the way i look.. im 23 now ive wasted enough years being held...

thanks hun! yes defo.. hoping for another 8 over next 2 weeks + il be made up with that! (i dont like to look too far in future as ive done this on way to many times in past + then never actually got there) but its going to be soooo weird being slim + not having those 'big' demons in my head...

awww thats fab hun :) eeeeekk exciting timesss!!!! i got weighed daily in 1st week to keep me motivated.. to be honest i wanted 10lb but i cant complain lol im exactly the same with the camera haha all my friends + fam are bugging me to get pics up on facebook from recent but i keep making...

thats a good idea hun! im on day 9 today.. lost 8lb in 1st week.. hoping for atleast 4 this week + following week as that'l hopefully take me down to a size 18... more so that the food im more stressing about what on earth im going to wear?!? i dont ever wear dresses or heels purely because of...

Missie CB- i really like deansgate locks at the mo... its pretty much the only place i go out (only because havent been many places in manc yet lol) were u go out in essex? I cant personal message u yet until i get to 50 posts i think.. but i will then :) Siobhan89- hi hun glad to see im not...

lol that is funny :) do u miss manchester as much as i miss essex? lauren from towie is on cd isnt she.. be good to see how she gets on! i no arg tried last series but dont no how he got on.. frankie essex lost loads weight on it aswell its popular with essex people lol x

i no theres no way i could do that!! lol i think whatever i decide to do just need to stick to my decision, be good, do atleast damage as poss + the next day get right back to SS! good job i havent got 2 many big occasions coming up or id be stressing the whole time!! haha! yep im from essex +...

haha im with you on that hun! weirdly i think if i know im having a planned day off way in advance il actually be really good on the day (espec as i wont want to make getting back into ketosis harder) whereas if i decide im sticking to the plan 100% but then on the day slip for whatever reason +...

let me know how your event goes as its before mine :) i could do with some tips to avoid the food lol its annoying as i dont even want to go to this wedding in the 1st place.. im only going as its also my dads bday the same day + seeing as my parents are going it would be rude not to (espec as i...

thanks hun, if it was a buffet i would be made up as i could choose SS+ and not have any questions. But i have a feeling its a sit down dinner as the wedding is at 12 and reception going on until about 12 at night.. + i think i heard someone mention it a while ago. Its the not knowing what will...

Hi everyone, im currently on day 9 , doing ss, need some advice please... I am going to my cousins wedding in a couple of weeks + its playing on my mind regarding food. Im planning on doing ss untill late august when i should reach my goal, a long way to go and i don't really want to come off...

((((hugs)))) feel better soon xxx

honestly hun dont beat yourself up over a packet of crisps! Just think how well you've done so far! Everyone needs to give themselves a huge pat on the back for getting through each day being 100% as its a huge achievement as this diet isn't easy! tommorrow wake up + remind yourself that you...

wow thats absolutely fab hun well done!!! hope i can achieve that id be made up :) yday was by far the hardest day hunger wise.. my tummy was growling all day + night haha! i really expected to be in ketosis today but im not :( i just dont get it! i bought some sticks to check + they also...

aw thats good then :) how much you lost so far? on my phone so cant see lol x

thanks for the reply hun, aww im gutted that the extra shake effects getting into ketosis :( i guess if your carb sensitive then 54g a day carbs is too high.. thought it was too good to be true!! will be hard going down to 3 shakes next few days as im in uni.. but if im not 100% in ketosis by...

awww hun i really feel for you. today has been by far the hardest day for me too + i really didnt expect that at all :( day 5 for me tommorrow + if im feeling like this in uni surrounded by temptation i will also end up in tears!! i really hope u feel better tommorrow xxxx

Hi everyone, on day 4. Just a quick question- when i did this diet couple of years ago, i had the tell tale signs of ketosis by day 4- ie ketosis breath, reduced hunger etc. However that was on just 3 CD products a day. This time around my consultant suggested i had 4 products a day for the 1st...

Rachowl- a month is def enough time to notice a big difference :) exciting!!! pandacd- yes that yucky taste is def a sign your in ketosis, plus not feeling hungry anymore is the biggest give away. In the past i usually reach ketosis by day 5 + im on day 4! however im going to get some ketostix...

choc tetras are amazinnggg + the peanut bars also :) yum!!! im looking foward to trying the porridge (although heard mixed reviews about them) x

i loveee all the tetra's especially the choc- YUM!! i also love the bars- sooo gutted that my consultant wont sell me any untill week 3 :( i dont get why i cant have the crunchy 1's ie peanut in 2nd week as ill be in ketosis + its same carb content as the tetras so whats the difference anyone...

good luck on starting on thurs rachowl, how long is your hubby gone for in the nazy? just imagine how different + fab you will look by the time you next see him :) pandacd i had a simular situation to you yest, my mum cooked the most amazing smelling roast dinner + thats 1 of my fave dinners...

Hi laurambrose7 :) i was reading this forum for a while before starting, and i was so inspired reading peoples stories + seeing people doing really fab and having excellent losses. It motivated me to start and i am soo happy i have :) it really helps to be excited about it and be in the right...

Hi everyone im a newbie to this forum, currently on day 3 + going strong so far :) well done pandacd for resisting free alcohol and missiecb for resisting the chilli :) i dont have to cook for anyone thank god i think that must be sooo hard + such an achievement for not having any. I get abit...

Hiya im a student also that does hospital placement. Im currently on day 3, and luckily starting during easter hols, i have a few weeks in uni before next placement. My advice would be if you are mentally ready then go for it. The first few days are tough but once ketosis kicks in you will be...

Hey hun, sorry i wrote a reply yday but doesn't look like its sent :S sorry to hear about your OH i hope he makes a speedy recovery + good luck being his nurse :) day 2 for me today, yday went really well... im hoping today isn't to bad, i know it won't last long though just have to tough it...

my cd lady suggested that i do ss+ for the 1st week to make getting into ketosis abit easier, so im going to have 4 shakes a day for the 1st week then move to ss for the remainder of my journey. I would love to have a small meal but i just think it'l make me slip up so im better just sticking to...

aww thanks lynne :) yes i remember from past experience that its deffinately not easy, but i no when you get past the 1st week and see yourself changing for the better its sooo worth it!! I have a long way to go but im just so excited to be the person i've always wanted to be + i trully believe...

Hi everyone :wavey: this is my 1st time ever on a forum, been reading through some of your posts and seeing how much support you give each other + i thought i have to join in. I have done cambridge diet in the past, a while ago now, but only ever done it for a few months leading up to a holiday...