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    Hi All!

    Im getting married this august too (28th) Im planning on staring back this week. Did CD for only 3 weeks the first time and gave up (dont ask me why) anyhho todays a new day. I have some of the soup and shake packs left from the first failed attempt so I started back on them today and am in the...
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    Dublin (ireland) CDC?

    Hi, Im looking to start back on CD next week and looking for a counseller dont wont to go back to my last one. Any recommendations, Im based in Drimnagh so anywhere within a resonable distance would be great. Have some packets left over from the last time (only lasted 2weeks first go:o)...
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    So miserable... week 1 WI...

    I did this too when I started CD the first time kept picking at things too one crisp here, a small slice of cheese etc. But grdually this got worse and it ended up being a whole packet of crisps or a sandwhich. Its really not worth it as you beat yourself up over it each time especially when it...
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    Im thinking of coming back!!!

    Hey Girls, Wow its been sooo long since ive been on here. Well Ive decided to give myself a kick up the arse. I did CD for a paltry 3-4weeks the last time (almost a year now) and gave it up as it just didn't suit my lifestyle at the time. Since then we've set a date for our wedding, end of...
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    Need some support

    hang in there, im a comfort eater too but rememebr your doing all this for you and not him, if it does all end and your upset about it use your weight loss to focus. And remember its his loss!!!
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    i just quit Cambridge to start ww

    Hi I did exactly the same thing. My advice is to do the core plan the first week as carbs such as bread are not really allowed on the day to day eating unless you point. I lost 2lbs my first week just make sure you get plenty of excersise (another thing I was unable to do on cd) start of slow...
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    Yummy Veggie Lasagne

    heated up the last of it last night for my dinner and it was yum. The prep will only take 5 mins, putting it alltogether max 3 mins and 30mins cooking time in all which isnt bad. YOu could also use lean meat or turkey mince which has a great flavour not sure what the points would be would need...
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    Veggie Lasagne

    Yummy Scrummie Veggie Lasagna Hi All, PLaced this on a thread earlier today before I noticed the recipie thread. This is really yummy and very filling!! Im not a veggie but cooked this last night and everyone loved it. I have tweeked the receipe. Works out at 4 points per serving, had mine...
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    Yummy Veggie Lasagne

    Hi All, Im not a veggie but cooked this last night and everyone loved it. I have tweeked the receipe. Works out at about 4 points per serving, had mine with a big leafy salad and a drizzel of low fat italian dressing so 5points max!!! You will need 1 medium corget sliced 1 large onion...
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    Anyone doing core??

    I did the first core plan which came out around 4 years ago. ON that plan we had 21 points also. This could be used on wheat and dairy products and also alchol (no more than 14points in 1 week). I actually found it easy enough to save on the points. I cut out bread altogether so for brekkie I...
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    Back on the band wagon

    Hi Guys, Well its 4 years since I joined ww and Im now trying to get back on track. Started @ 12st 7lbs 4 years ago, put it all back on and a little more ended up at 14st at my heaviest. Joined the cambridge diet and got down to 13st after 1 month but do you know what Im finished with that...
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    Anyone up for a two week Mini Goal???

    this is great. Have to lose that additional 7lb, going swimming tonight for an hour so hoping to burn of a little extra. Keep up the good work everyone!!
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    Anyone up for a two week Mini Goal???

    great thank god Im not doing this alone. We'll all do great if we keep at it. Charisma when is your cdc weigh in?
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    Tattoo

    I love your tat really nice was thinking of getting something similar. How long do you have to keep them out of direct sunlight???
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    Anyone up for a two week Mini Goal???

    Hi All, Ive just kickstarted myself on the cambridge again after misbehaving for two weeks. I want to make up for that and also as Im going on a week to the sun (Skiathos Greece) I want to lose at least 7lbs before the 11th of July and I know I can do it. Anyone finding it diffcult at the...
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    Need some help...

    Hey jen Your doing fantastic. Im not on cambridge that long and got into the same rut two weeks ago eating biscuits crisps, had two take aways but have lost the weight I put back on. You need to look at your old photos of when you had the weight on and take a picture of how you look now if...
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    ive eaten ohhhnoooo

    I find the evening is also my worst time. I tend to eat out of bordum. Why not go out for a walk at around 8pm for an hour then drink loads of water when you get back that should stop you picking at food. Maybe the fact your allowed 200cals a day is causing the problem im on ss so only allowed...
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Thats great NOvember Bride so happy for YOu!! Well I complete fell off the wagon over the weekedn (bank holiday in ireland) plus I got my monthlies yesterday so will probably weigh in 7lbs heavier on saturday :( but I will perservier, plan on upping the excersise and ss this week to make up for...
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    A word of warning

    I did exactly the same thing at the weekend because of family things etc, and Ive been completly obsessing about food ever since!!! And my resitance levels arent great either. Had the orange choc bar last night for my "meal" it was yuk!!! Had to force myself to eat it otherwise I knew id end...
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    10lb saturday, now up 2lb (8Lb this morning)!!!

    Down 10lb saturday weigh in however that night went to a bbq and ate and went to my mother in law to be for dinner and ate again and have put back on 2lb (weiged myself this morning). Help how do I get this back off before saturday, dont think Im in ketosis as it would have come off by now!!
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Hi everyone, well first weigh in 10lbs down absolutley thrilled. For those of you due your first weigh in good luck!!!!! Tigger howd you do??
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    night out 4lb gain

    same thing happened to me at the weekend was at a bbq and put on 2lbs but I glugged the water since then and lost 1lb of ot yesterday and hoping will do the same 2moro. Dont stress about it. But have to agree ended up craving food more than ever since then but my will power is thankfully...
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    Help!

    Hi Elena, I was like that my first week (now on week two) Id get really tired and woozy around 2/3pm so I would go for a black coffee or tea and that would perk me right up!!
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    I'm so scared - Updated, I'm home!

    A friend of mine had the same thing done and she was fine, They will numbe the area before the injection so you wont be in any pain, If your really tense going in they may give you a seditive to relax you as you need to keep still. This is a common procedure so dont worry you'll be fine. Let us...
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    Week 1 over....Yipee

    Thanks a million im delighted with myself, weekend really hard, had to go to a family bbq on saturday and did eat (shame on me) but went for an hour long cycle yesterday to burn the extra cals off. Have some extra packs and suppossed to introduce the bars this week but am going to ss for three...
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    Week 1 over....Yipee

    Yes week one is finally over and am down 10lbs (Saturday weigh in), absolutley delighted with myself, never thought I could do but but there you are :scale:
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    SS + Sleeping ...

    Am the same, usually a very heavy sleeper and never rememebr my dreams but having realy detailed dreams and remember evry bit of it. other half wok me at about 3 this morning as I was having a full blown conversation in myseleep and kept poking him asking why he wasnt answering me. Also keep...
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    lipotrim v Cambridge

    Good Luck girls you will get there!!!:)
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    lipotrim v Cambridge

    Friend of mine has tried both and she said cambridge tastes a million times nicer than lipo trim. Plus the one to one councilling was good. IN ireland to be on lipo trim you need to go to your loacal pharmacy which can be a bit emberrassing. CDC's are more personal
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    I dont know how to ....

    I love fish, if it swims or crawls in the sea and its eddible I'll eat it. Fish is really easy to cook, baking it in tinfoil is the best way to do it if your not going to use any oil. best herbs with whits fish are basil/ thyme or parsley. Try all three with a little bit of chilli or some...
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    I'm going to a Brazilian Restaurant!

    Thanks sez :)
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    Green tea & decaf coffee

    you can drink any leaf tea on this diet so no flowery tea like camomile or jasmine or the fruity teas like lemon etc. I usually have peppermint tea which is lovely and refresing. Also you can drink black coffee and my CDC also said I could have a sweetner with this if I needed it.
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    How Do I cope in the first week!?

    Im nearing the end of week one also, I found the days a little bit difficult but you just need to have some will powe. Wouldnt advise stuffing your face before you start as youw ill be STARVING the 1st 2 days. Just rememebr drink loads of water and I mean loads as this flushes the nasty stuff...
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    Does anyone find evenings a problem?

    Im the same the evening is the most difficult, I thikn its cos I still relate to coming home and cooking a dinner. I usually have 1ltr of water in the morning and then a tetra at around 9.30, then I have soup for lunch at around 12.30/1 and then a shake in the evening at around 7 inbetween this...
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    New body.. new career... new LIFE!!!!

    well done sis :) !!!!!
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    Keeping the weight off after SS?

    thanks a million Karen for your advice, its just Ive been reading up on a lot of thisngs and the onething that keeps popping out ids that you metabolism slows down on diets with an extreamly low calorie count and I was a bit concerned. Im delighted with how Im fdoing so far just dont want longg...
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    Keeping the weight off after SS?

    Hi I was just wondering (and would like some honest opinions)those of you who have done cd before and ss, did you find once eating food again this piled on even when being careful or was it because we ate all the pies? I think CD is great and can see the results happening already but I dont...
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Hi apia, I know exactly how you feel, my starting weight and goal arent to far off yours. Im on my 4th day, weighed myself this morning and im 8lbs down. I also did flab fghters and lost 1 and a half stone but it gave me too much freedom and piled it back on. But Im 27 this year and dont want...
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    I'm going to a Brazilian Restaurant!

    Hi Petra, I posted a linkon one of the previous threads re Chienese restaurant. Its really like any food you eat if you must go to a restaurant AVOID CARBs, this also includes red meat. All restaurants offer a chicken or fish option, go for anything grilled with a salad option and you should...
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Hey Slim Mrs, good luck to you. You might find the 1st 2-3 days difficult as your body adjusts to the lack of food but once you get into it you'll feel better. I would advsie you to try not over do it at the wedding and your sisters bash, if you eat all around you and all of a sudden dont eat a...
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    wow Liqua your losses are great you must feel fantastic!!
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Yea I did, everyone Louise is a TOTAL Life saver. I left work this morning without my packs and Louise has kindly offered me one of her's as she works close to me.
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    Chinese meal - advice pl?

    No problem ladies :)
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    Help left for work without my packs what do I do I cant survive on water and tea

    Are you sure???? My god your a life saver, the tetra would do for my lunch and I can have my meal at home, I'll bring you in a choc tetra tommorow so your not left short!!! Will I meet you at lunch somewhere, I work in Ulsterbank on Georges quay so just across from the IFSC. I dont like giving...
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    Help left for work without my packs what do I do I cant survive on water and tea

    Lucy I work in town on the quays are you near there?
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    Help left for work without my packs what do I do I cant survive on water and tea

    The genious that I am forgot to bring my cd packs with me to work this morning, wat can I eat that wont throw me out of ketosis, ive been doing so well and this is my first week on ss. I need to eat something or else I will be liable to faint
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    sorry started on sunday on wednesday, 8lb over night would be a miracle
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Hi guys, this is my first time doing cd, first 3 days where hard, felt cold, missed solid food in my mouth etc but Im doing quiet well now except for the fact that I left for work this morning without my packs, will need to speak to my coinsellar to see what to do.I started onm wednesday weighed...
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    Dustin the Turkey @ Eurovison

    Anyone see our turkey on the eurovision last night, strange but all I can think of now is turkey sambo....mmmm turkey sambo
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    HI, Decided to start this thread so if your a newbie and have started CD for the first time join in. I know its hard im only on day 3 but we can all help each other out. Look forward to taking part on the journey with you all, we'll all be skinny minnys soon :character00238:
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    Tetra

    well im on week 1 doing the sole source and I have 1 tetra, one shake and one soup a day. so I dont see why not although some CDC start you on a higher cal count and work way down what has she given you to take for the week???
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    Oriental chilli soup

    Chillli soup is my fave so far (have tried vegtable, chicken and mushroom and Potatoe and leek.) Tried Spicey tomatoe last night and wrched not only at the smell, but it had only passed my lips and had to spit it back out. has to be the most revolting thing ever. Love the choc tetra and the...
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    Chinese meal - advice pl?

    Low-Carb - Chinese Food - Low-Carb Eating in a Chinese Restaurant This is the link, no carb diets have been around for quiet a while, I love google the est search engine ever just state no carb and your choice of restaurant and you should be able to find the info you need but this site is...
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    Chinese meal - advice pl?

    Foods to Avoid Rice, including fried rice and steamed rice Noodles, including chow mein, lo mein, and chow fun Wontons, including the deep-fried type sometimes on tables Breaded meats, such as in General Tso’s Chicken Egg rolls Sweet Sauces It’s often hard to tell by looking at the menu which...
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    Advice please!!!

    look after yourself, as it could easily turn into a kidney infection which will mean anti biotice and I dont think you could carry through on the CD with that. Hope you feel better!!!
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    Question!! Pretty gross, Sorry!! TMI

    Hi Jackie, are you adding any fibre to your diet? this could be your problem. If you add a heaped teaspoon of phsilium husk or Flax seed(I use flaxseed) to your shake this will give you the roughage your diet needs. Rememebr your taking in alot of liquid and very little or no solid food. I...
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    Well Done!!

    Hey, this is my very first week two started on sunday. Just rememebr to drink loads of water, loads and loads. And if your feeling tired or cranky have a cip of tea or black coffee with some sweetner it will perk you right up. Have to say day 2 was definetly the hardest, I couldnt even smile for...
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    On SS, family gathering on sturday What do I do?

    Thanks guys, weighed myself this morning and im 6lbs down, your right I dont want to jeperdise my weight loss as its hard enough ss, water for the night it is then, I'll just avoid the kitchen and the smell of food.
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    Psyllium Husks

    I use flaxseed instead of the PH, they taste much better kind of nutty but are a pure form of fibre I take them in my shake and in soup. Statrted on sunday morning and Im down 6lbs even with taking the flaxseed so all good!!
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    On SS, family gathering on sturday What do I do?

    thats what I was thinking of doing, tetra in the morning "cuppa soup for lunch" and then stick to protein like chicken etc, im definetly not going to give up weighed myself this morning and after 3 days ive lost 5lbs already, thats given me the boost to keep going and stick to the programme. Its...
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    Hello :)

    Hi Shop Girl, Just tyr not to think of how much wieght you have to loose, one week at a time shoudl be your goal. My goal is to just keep on track and keep loosing those pounds each week. If I focused on the amount I need to loose I think I would never be able to see the end, but you will...
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    Hello :)

    Hi shop girl I know exactly how you feel im on day 3. My twin (Jelly Belly) is also on this diet and has done amazinly well. I completely freaked out yesterday the whole not eating, dont want to get completely obsessed and edn up with health issues etc. The first 3 days are ment to be the...
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    On SS, family gathering on sturday What do I do?

    Hi guys looking for some advice on this.:confused: I started on SS on sunday but this saturday I have to go to my aunts 50th bday. My whole family will be there (they dont know Im on the diet) there will be loads of food and drink. I have no problem with not having any acholhol but will find...
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    Hello :)

    Hi I only started on sunday, Im on ss which im finding a bit difficult but getting through. Have to completely avoid the work canteen though as im afraid the smell of cooked food will tempt me. I personally dont like the bana tetra but the chocolate one is really nice. Had my first shake last...
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    Really struggling...

    Try not to get upset its just a bump on the road, we all have them, dont beat yourself up just look athow fantastic you have done to date, your weight loss is an amazing axchievement. Also the fact that your being honest about the little mishaps is great at least your not in denial. So what if...
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    Anyone going on hols in August?

    I'd definetly be on for that!!! I only dstarted on sunday, weighed myself this morning and already down 5lbs WE're goping away probably end of august/september but definetly up for the challenge. Do you think I can do it?? Start weight Sunday 18th : 13 stone 12 lbs Goal Weight for Healthy BMI...
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    Im Back from my weigh in....

    well done thats great, Ive only started so dying to see how I do. Weigh in on saturday!!!
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    What item of clothing have you always wanted to wear?

    Im definetly going down the same route as my sis, miss jelly belly. I was with her when she tried on the R&R jeans and they looked fab. I wouldnt dare try them on now as I would be sure to fall into a deep state of depresion.
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    When to Start??

    I started on a sunday on the three pack but also cut down my food on the saturday so as to get me ready,. Im in work now and when Im feeling a little low I get myself a peppermint tea or a black cofee to erk me back up. Good Luck
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    Size 12 Jeans.... woooohooooo!!

    I have a gorgous pair of diesel jeans havent worn them in two years, Im aiming to fit back into them by July when I get back down to my goal weight. Good luck girl
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    One hour into Cambridge Diet

    Good Luck, I only started yesterday, havent tried the shakes, will be having one this evening!!! Its really not bad. I started yesterday lunch tiime and only got really hungry at about 10pm last night because the other half was stuffing his face infront of me..
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    newbie - Start date 18th May 2008

    Thanks Ruth, I had my tetra pack (chocolate velvet Yum) this moring, two litres of watter and a peppermint tea. Lunch Oriental Chilli (now) which is really nice. so I will have my third pack when I get home this evening. Is it ok to do light excersise like 30mins walking?
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    New starter Day1 Here Goes

    I just started yesterday too really hoping I can pull it together. Not feeling to bad at the moment but can feel Im not be ususal hyper self. Good luck to us both :)
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    newbie - Start date 18th May 2008

    Hi Guys, Well just started the diet on sunday. My twin (jelly Belly) has done fantastic on the diet and am hoping we will look identicle in every way again. Really nervous about the diet particularly the lack of food. miss my fruit salad in the morning but am determined to loose the weight...
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    week 2 weigh in is amazing

    Wow thats great, I only started on sunday, just eating my Orientle Chilli soup for lunch and its really nice. My twin is on cambridge too and shes done great, I hope I do just as well. Start May 20th 13stone 12lbs:o
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    Welcome MissB!!!

    Thanks a million sis!!!
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    anyone doing ss+ ? questions questions ? :)

    I only started on sole source on sunday was starving last night was expecting the same this morning but feel fine surprisigly. Weighed myself this morning and was down 2 and a half lbs cant wait for weigh in on saturday great to see how everyone is doing. Adine Start 17th May 13 stone 12 lbs
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