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  1. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    How are you doing Sadie?
  2. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    I've just seen your news Darcy, massive congratulations.
  3. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So I havent posted for ages... I have had a couple of meals off plan, nothing bad just some salads and things but other than that all is good. My losses have been pathetic, only 3 pounds in the last two weeks and with weigh in looming tomorrow this weeks is only .8 pounds so far. I have no...
  4. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So this weeks loss is another measly 2.2 pounds, meaning in the last 2 months I have only lost 18 pounds and I am no longer averaging a stone a month. I have no idea why, I have never been a slow loser before, I will be sticking at it but I am very disappointed that the 12 stone I was aiming for...
  5. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Well done for the planned break and getting straight back on. Very impressive.
  6. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks everyone. I am feeling a bit better today. The scales have shifted another couple of pounds since last weigh in and clothes are getting looser so all in the right direction.
  7. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I have done so many of these diets and I usually do so much better. I mean I have lost 36.5 pounds so its not like its nothing and I am happy with that, I don't expect to be losing 5 pounds a week or anything but I have averaged less than 2 pounds a week for the last 4. Sorry for the moan.
  8. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I really hope so. I am already half a stone behind where I wanted to be.
  9. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Well done you that's a brilliant loss wooo hoooo
  10. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    How are you getting on? I hope you have a good day.
  11. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    It's funny how some days are just so much more of a struggle than others for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
  12. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I know, usually it doesn't bother me, I try to have a reasoned approach to it and if I am averaging a stone a month then I am happy but I only lost 7 pounds in the last 4 weeks, and its not like I'm close to goal. Still got another 4.5 stones to go.
  13. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Well done for getting back on so well. Very impressive.
  14. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks guys, fingers crossed it continues.
  15. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So this weeks weigh in is 3.4 pounds. Quite happy with that.
  16. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks Sadie. Surprisingly I am not too bothered about the low loss. Maybe because my trousers feel decidedly lose today and I only just realised the 0.8 was my week of 3 (very bad) meals off plan.
  17. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Sometimes coming off is the only thing that keeps us going. Well done for getting back on.
  18. Beccubug

    Total solution plus?

    Hi, would head over to the diaries section. That is about the only place there seems to be much activity.
  19. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Hi, sorry about your crappy few days. How are you getting on?
  20. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Soo, I am better and back at work today. I only had a 0.8 pound loss last week. Another rubbish one but I was ill and had TOM. As of this morning this week is looking like a 3.5 week so that is great and still two more days to go until official weigh in. I hope everyone is doing ok.
  21. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Feeling very rubbish again now. Cold this time.
  22. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Yep, nasty cold on its way out. Not fun at all.
  23. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    I have done Cambridge about 4 times, Slim and Save a couple and now Exante.
  24. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thank you, they really do. I do feel like I am over that now but my husband has had a nasty cold that I think he may have passed my way. He will be in so much trouble if he has.
  25. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    The problem with not using the 3 products is the loss in nutrients that could then put you into starvation mode and bam, same problem, no loss. Ketosis in my opinion is not even worth thinking about. I just view it as that time when I stop being hungry. You can lose weight out of ketosis and...
  26. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    I know exactly how you feel, I've only managed 11 pounds in the last 5 weeks, and it should be more like 17.5. I am just trying to focus on my clothes and how they feel.
  27. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    Hi Bex, I have the same thing with the weight stalling but 4-5 lbs a week would be quite high. It should even out to a stone a month so more like 3.5 a week. If you think about it that way you are 4.5 pounds ahead of the game. Even if you exclude your 1st week the next 4 are 12 pounds, that's a...
  28. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Hi, how are you doing?
  29. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So I have had a nasty stomach bug which has resulted in a few meals off plan (and not good ones) I am 2 pounds up which could be a lot worse. Back at it today as I'm feeling much better. How has everyone been?
  30. Beccubug

    Holiday Countdown

    Hi, how did day 1 go?
  31. Beccubug

    The last of the Mohicans

    It's my favourite too. I actually find it really moreish
  32. Beccubug

    The last of the Mohicans

    I religiously just have sweet and sour for my dinner but I have ordered some curry to try as most people seem to like it, so that will be tonight's dinner.
  33. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    That's brilliant, well done.
  34. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks Womble. It is definitely better than if I had done nothing.
  35. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks Sadie, Taken in isolation I would have been quite happy with that loss but on the back of two weeks of bad losses it has wound me up a bit.
  36. Beccubug

    Operation fitmummy

    That is a fantastic loss. I am a daily weigher too. 2 goals in the first week- awesome.
  37. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thank you so much.
  38. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Well it is official -2.4 this week meaning only 3.6 in two weeks. It had bloody get moving again soon is all I can say. I have had a bit of a bad tummy for a couple of weeks (so has my husband) I'm hoping it is water retention because of having a bug and it will shift soon.
  39. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    I put an order in today with some of these. I hope I like them.
  40. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    That sounds very interesting.
  41. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks, hoping for a little more for official weigh in tomorrow.
  42. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    It is great. It started at 17. Hopefully 13 wont be too far off.
  43. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Also forgot to mention, my puny weight loss has taken me into the 14's. So something else to celebrate.
  44. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    My husband bought me a print from Firebox of a Game of Thrones character for Christmas a few years back so I am buying a couple more of them to have a little collection. https://www.firebox.com/whenroutinebites/collections/222
  45. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    What area do you work in? My Undergrad is in English and my MA is Film Studies. I want to do a PhD surrounding feminism in Film and Literature, specifically third word and developing cultures. I hope you enjoyed the soak in the tub and had a restful evening.
  46. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks, I know it will go, its just when you have had a bad week you expect the next one to be good. I weighed this morning and 1.8 pounds had gone but I am still hoping for more tomorrow otherwise it is only 3.5 pounds in 2 weeks. On the plus side, I have hit my 30 pound loss so I get another...
  47. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Well done on 100%, I managed it too (just). Your job sounds amazing. I am an accountant currently but hoping to be able to quit soon and go back to Uni to get my PhD. I would love to do research.
  48. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Well done you, that's brilliant.
  49. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So I got through the weekend without cheating but I am not happy at the moment. After only losing 1.2 pounds last week the scales have only moved another half pound this week. My weigh in is not until Wednesday so still a couple of days for them to shift but this is a bit ridiculous.
  50. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    You will probably find the classes are full of all sorts of shapes and sizes. I have always found that.
  51. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I generally just use You Tube, That way if you find them irritating you can just stop. I have just started a 30 day challenge on a channel called Yoga with Adriene. She is quite good.
  52. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Just had a very sticky hour, was desperate to cave and order something very naughty for dinner. Instead I did half an hour of Yoga and had a nice long shower and it passed. It really was a close one. I have half a pound until my next treat for 30 pounds lost, I would have been very p***ed at...
  53. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks so much Darcy, you too, I hope it is a great one. :D
  54. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Yeah, I wouldn't advise it, it did not feel good.
  55. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    I will have to have a look, I even find when I do Yoga it is uncomfortable, downward dog is just staring at your own cleavage.
  56. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Exactly, its called hyponatremia, usually just happens in endurance athletes but us "more you drink, more you shrinkers" are in a bit of danger of it.
  57. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    No fish for me. Even before I went veggie about 15 years ago I never ate fish, apart from fish fingers and battered cod. A big chest has always been my problem with running. I have never managed to find a sports bra that actually does what I need it to.
  58. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Yeah, you can definitely have too much, I think it probably depends on the person, for me 6 litres plus other fluids was too much. It depletes the salt in your body. In general you would have to drink a hell of a lot in a short period for truly adverse affects but I was just feeling very dizzy...
  59. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    I've had the app on my phone for such a long time and never done anything with it. I really struggle with running.
  60. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    I think starting to plan for maintenance as early as possible can only be a good thing right. I have two holidays planned too. I am hoping to be at goal by the second one. I think low carb would be good but being veggie that gets tough. I'm not a big fan of pulses either so the protein options...
  61. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Yeah, I also drink about 2 litres of coffee too so that was a lot of fluid. I imagine I had no sodium left in my body at all. I've been hungry today too. Roll on 4 when I can go home.
  62. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I was feeling pretty rubbish yesterday afternoon, really light headed and dizzy, and for most of the evening. I have just realised I drank 6 litres of water yesterday. No wonder I felt awful. Limiting myself to 3 today.
  63. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I do have to say though, when you struggle, even if it is only for 5 minutes doesn't that feel like forever.
  64. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    I think I might just have to start with some walking for a couple of weeks and then see how it goes. We have a lovely little lake across the road from us so at least I have somewhere nice to walk. So the plan is 5:2 and exercise to maintain?
  65. Beccubug

    my 100 day seatbelt challenge

    It's nuts isn't it, people are odd.
  66. Beccubug

    my 100 day seatbelt challenge

    I hated the scones too. I made two from the pack and only managed to eat one. I find I just have to be very selfish when I do this, I refuse all social situations that could involve food or just don't eat. I went to my Mum's on Sunday and she had cooked dinner for my brother and his family and...
  67. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    We are going to but a rowing machine, more for my husband than me, one of my little treats when I hit 60 pounds lost is to go to Yoga classes again. Sybersadie, how do you find exercise on TS? I have never done a VLCD where it is encouraged. Do you have any problems with it?
  68. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    I'm sure you have a great shot at it. In my experience they never ask you to go for things unless they really think you have what it takes. Well done you, fingers crossed for you.
  69. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Wow, day 22 of my 100 day holiday countdown already. It's so funny how at the start of this diet everything seems so far away and then suddenly you realise that it went so quickly. I felt like this 100 days was soooo long and I'm already nearly 1/4 of the way through.
  70. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thank you so much.
  71. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thank you very much
  72. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Apparently healthy=skeletal
  73. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks, you are right. and it is 2 stone and 3/4 of a pound in two months so right on track.
  74. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Do you think you will have to wait long to hear about an interview?? Exciting stuff.
  75. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So this weeks weigh in was a measly 1.2 pounds, but hey it puts me over 2 stone lost so cant really complain.
  76. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I absolutely hate BMI, I think it can be so dangerous if people are too rigid about it. It takes no account of muscle mass and things like that. My goal is 10 stone so not far from the top end of my BMI range, I know from last time I did this I will be an 8/10 at that weight and my BMI would...
  77. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I think my bottom end is 7 stone 13 or something. The last time I successfully did a VLCD I got down to 9 stone 13 and was just getting into an 8. My goal this time is 10 stone. I plan on starting to try for a baby straight away though so hopefully (feels odd to say that) I wont be that size for...
  78. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    You should definitely be impressed, you did great. Half a stone is a great goal. My losses have slowed quite a lot this month. I think I may have another STS week which sucks but I know it will go eventually. I really am rubbish when it comes to exercise. I have no motivation for it but I must...
  79. Beccubug

    my 100 day seatbelt challenge

    Hi, How are you getting on? What day are you on?
  80. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Hi, Well done on limiting the damage, that's great. Your choices don't seem to have been that bad. I'm hugely impressed at the ONE Yorkshire pudding, that's amazing will power. You can do that half stone no problem. In fact I bet you will be under 10 stone for your holiday.
  81. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    All good thanks, I have been off work most of last week and been rubbish at getting on here but still on track. I am having a very annoying week as I haven't lost anything yet and weigh in is tomorrow morning. I only had 1/2 a pound to go to a 2 stone loss too so not happy that isn't gone yet...
  82. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hello, so sorry it has taken so long to reply. I am 5'4, my goals are always quite high on the BMI side but I am quite muscular so If I went as low as the bottom end of my BMI range I would probably be a size 0, yuck. Your losses have been great. I know how you feel about the holidays, I am...
  83. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi, Thank you. Still a way yet, another 5 stone or so. Trying not to think of the big picture, seems unmanageable that way. How are you getting on?
  84. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    That sounds like a really good plan. I was thinking of 5:2 for maintenance as I work with a guy who does it and swears by it. I imagine it will just be trial and error to find the right calorie level for yourself . Its handy to have the packs to do it with too as finding nutritious food for...
  85. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thank you . I really hope so. I also have 2.5 pounds to go until my next reward so hoping for that next week too. How are you doing this week? I saw in your diary you are trying out a 5:2 concept. Seems like a really good idea.
  86. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thanks, I know I should be happy with it, its just so disappointing not to hit that 2 stone.
  87. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I have been off work this week and been rubbish at coming on here. How is everyone doing? Had my week 7 weigh in this morning and 3.8 pounds gone. I'm a little annoyed that I only have half a pound and it would have been 2 stone lost. Oh well.
  88. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    Non scale victories, far more important really.
  89. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I think a lot of people have the kids food issue. That must be tough. I have done it so many times that I don't really care who knows, so most people. I find that if I tell people it is harder for me to come off plan.
  90. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    I have weeks where it feels like that but even if the scales don't move you are losing. How are you feeling today?
  91. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I cant see it yet but I'm sure it will be up soon. Exciting, and well done on not just putting it off until tomorrow. That's a great start already. I'm not going to lie, the first few days can be pretty crap but just hang on in there and once you get into ketosis the hunger should all go away...
  92. Beccubug

    Starting tomorrow

    Hi, Good luck today. Not starting today but just wanted to give you some encouragement. You will do great and the stone and a half will be gone in no time at all. I am quite lucky in that it is just me and my husband and he looks after himself. The good thing about exante is that a lot of...
  93. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Day 8 of 100 day countdown. Hiya, When are you starting? That's how I feel, I just don't want my weight getting in the way of another thing that should be enjoyable. Get a diary started so everyone can follow and support you through it. You will love this diet in a few weeks after some...
  94. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    You are right, bread be gone. I think I might have stabbed my husband for eating a cheese sandwich, cheese and bread is my downfall.
  95. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Well that sucks, if you have to break the diet you at least want to bloody enjoy it.
  96. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    I love Thai food but I cant really eat in Thai restaurants as the concept of fish stock not being vegetarian seems alien. In general it is pretty healthy so I am sure you will do fine.
  97. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    EVIL, toast should be banned in a 20 mile radius from anyone doing a VLCD. My husband ate my Glamorgan sausages last night for his dinner and kept going on about how I don't really like them (they are my favourite) could have strangled him.
  98. Beccubug

    The last of the Mohicans

    Hi, I really don't think you would have a problem because of a sleeping pill. I think you just need to avoid sugary medicines like cough syrup and stuff. I think even if something like that did affect ketosis it would be so mildly you probably wouldn't even notice, not like a carb binge where...
  99. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    It gets easier as time goes on, I can only manage a couple of litres at first but then you get to the point of always being thirsty and drinking loads
  100. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Someone is going to be up every 10 minutes tonight
  101. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi, You will get 3 stone off in no time at all. Good luck with it. The next few days will most likely be horrible but drink plenty of water and take pain killers if you need to and you will be fine.
  102. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Just don't look at the scales. The real achievement is getting back in 100 % straight away. I find that very impressive. I hope your head is feeling better now.
  103. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    It will definitely be gone
  104. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Thank you very much indeed. How are you doing today?
  105. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    You will. It goes quickly once you get into the swing of it too.
  106. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    I have found that the stone a month average is about right. Don't get too caught up in the week to week, or day to day even. It will all even out. It is very quick but don't be disappointed if next week slows a tiny bit. Week 2 or 3 tends to be a bad one for most people.
  107. Beccubug

    Here I go again.....

    Amazing loss for week 2, well done you.
  108. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Week 6 weigh in -4.25 pounds. Doesn't quite make up for the STS last week but I'll take it.
  109. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Day 6 of the 100 day countdown. All going well. I will be coming off for a week when I go to Spain and then trying to get back on for 2 and a half months before Italy. I am already worrying about this, mostly that I will never manage to get back on after I come off. It is sometimes quite...
  110. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    You poor thing, this diet is hell when you have a bad few days. You will probably find if you make good choices that being forced to eat out will help you. Keep your chin up. You are doing brilliantly.
  111. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Oops, today is actually day 5. 95 to go
  112. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    My cravings are always for melted cheese, usually pizza. Most people at my work know about it. I don't really get any comments but I am sure they go in behind my back. How did you deal with the craving?
  113. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I totally agree. Or that everyone would just eat somewhere else. My poor husband gets such dirty looks just for eating his dinner.
  114. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I think it helps to have something to aim for. I prefer to have close together incentives so it doesn't feel like they are ages away. I have done that so many times before, it makes it easier to keep going with the gain if you can tell yourself you are still in the same size clothes.
  115. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Yeah, some of mine are quite expensive. It's really helping me to stick to it though. I did have a shopping spree as the final one but having booked 2 holidays I will probably have to cancel that one ha ha
  116. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Day 4 of the 100 day holiday countdown. All going well. I am already 4.25 pounds down on last week and official weigh in is not until Wednesday. That will help to make up for the STS last week. Isn't it funny how that always seems so horrendous. Its so hard to keep it in proportion and...
  117. Beccubug

    Sybersadie's Diary

    Awesome loss, well done you.
  118. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi, all good thanks. Still 100% and on day 3 of my 100 day holiday countdown. How are you doing??
  119. Beccubug

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi, thought I would pop by. I've been bloody freezing this week too. Sat with a blanket and a cat on top of that and still cold. Brrrrrr
  120. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi Darcy, I have thanks, just had an apple crumble and custard, I really liked it. I have also booked another holiday today to Italy in September, lots to look forward to. How has your day been?
  121. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi, thanks very much. Day one down of my holiday countdown, only 99 to go. I really am hoping I can get down to a 12 by then. I have ruined holidays for myself in the past by being far too self conscious about my body rather than enjoying the amazing experience.
  122. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi, thank you It's nice to be back on minis
  123. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I know, I'm really looking forward to it. Only had 1 holiday in the last 8 years so hoping for 2 this year.
  124. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    It always makes me feel better when I hear of women having kids later on. Like I'm not going to look massively old to be having my first child. To be honest I probably would have put it off forever but my mum and then my mother in law have both had cancer in the last couple of years and it...
  125. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    I just booked a holiday to Spain today (a free one I won). It is exactly 100 days until I go so thats how long I have to be 100% and hoping for a 50 pound loss by then. Should put me in a comfy size 12.
  126. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    Hi Aloize, I have probably scared myself a bit by reading websites about being overweight and pregnant. I think most of my reason is to be more fertile and increase my chances as I know they will not be the best at my age. And also the vain want to have a nice bump. Were you quite young with...
  127. Beccubug

    Total Solution Don't want to be fat and pregnant

    So, I have been doing TFR diets for many years. I did really well on CWP the first time and got down to a size 8. Unfortunately I am terrible at the maintenance part and have been Yo-yoing like crazy ever since. I started doing Slim and Save 5 weeks ago and then a couple of weeks back...
  128. Beccubug

    Hello All

    Hi Noodles, i got married last July but we decided to save up for a really special holiday, hence the wait. 1 pound is not bad at all, fingers crossed I can manage that too.
  129. Beccubug

    Hello All

    Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have been on S&S for a couple of months now and am almost 3 stone down (I was 3 stone down until a couple of blips). I have done Cambridge in the past and am findng S&S a doddle in comparison. Loving the meal packs. I am going on my honeymoon in 7 weeks...
  130. Beccubug

    Back Again

    Thanks beanflower. Seem to be seriously retaining water. Feel horribly bloated.
  131. Beccubug

    Diet coke/coke zero the same?

    I do exactly the same thing.
  132. Beccubug

    Diet coke/coke zero the same?

    No not quite the same. Diet coke has citric acid in it which can kick you out of ketosis. I have coke zero most days tbh. Not recommended really as it can make you feel hungry but I personally haven't had any problems on that front.
  133. Beccubug

    Back Again

    Hello, I am back again for the I dont know how many th attempt at CD. I have been back on for nearly 4 weeks now and lost 17 pounds so far. It was 18 yesterday but one of my fat cells decided to invite some of his friends back to the party bas***d. This is the first time in about 3 years...
  134. Beccubug

    Some help please.

    Hi there, I havent posted for a long time but saw that no one had answered you. I have never done Lipotrim but I htin it is generally agreed that the Cambridge products pretty much have the best flavours of all. I don't think there is any issue in sticking to all one flavour and there are the...
  135. Beccubug

    Has anybody managed a 1000th restart?

    Thanks DappyMare. I am starting totally fresh today. Not doing bad so far. A bit hungry but not too bad. Have you managed to identify why you stop each time? That is something I am trying to do.
  136. Beccubug

    Has anybody managed a 1000th restart?

    I guess I don't want to think that I can't do it again. I have managed to keep 2 stone off so I am not right at the beginning. I think this has to be the last try though, if only for my fiancees sanity.
  137. Beccubug

    VLCD Boundary Pushers

    We certainly are an isolated bunch. If they don't do it they dont get it.
  138. Beccubug

    VLCD Boundary Pushers

    I have to say I think that is at the route of every disagreement I have seen on Mini's. You did say you knew people would be annoyed though, he he.
  139. Beccubug

    Has anybody managed a 1000th restart?

    I am starting to think that the first time was the only time I am going to manage this diet. I seriously don't know how many times I have re-started but I have been "on" this diet for about 4 years I think. This is the first time I have struggled in the first few weeks and I don't know why. It...
  140. Beccubug

    VLCD Boundary Pushers

    Obviously just crossed wires.
  141. Beccubug

    VLCD Boundary Pushers

    I actually agreed with a lot of wht was said. The alcohol thing in particular and the bad advice but it was the points about people who struggle and cheat (I hate the word but other people used it) do not have the same commitment to the diet and should not be on the low plans. Surely that is a...
  142. Beccubug

    VLCD Boundary Pushers

    Please do what makes you happy. At the end of the day putting all of it aside it is your body and your journey. :bighug:
  143. Beccubug

    VLCD Boundary Pushers

    I haven't posted for a long time but wanted to come back for some of the legendary Minimins support as for the first time (in many restarts) I am finding it hard to get through a week. Don't think I will bother now. :sigh:
  144. Beccubug

    Funky Mum to Yummy Mum

    I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you are coping ok.
  145. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    I had a bad couple of days too but I am back 100% now. I put on a few too but I am hoping they come off as quickly.
  146. Beccubug

    Starting CD

    Hey, good luck with it all. It does get much easier as you go along and the time starts to really fly.
  147. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    Thank you.
  148. Beccubug

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    It also helps to have a story so upbeat. You seem to be consistantly logical about this very silly diet. I am trying at the moment as in the last 10 days I have only dropped one pound. It was the pound that took me into the overweight category so I do love it.
  149. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    My Mum constantly tells me that I should just wear tailored clothes and not try to be trendy. I am only 29. Yeay, joining the merely overweight club. What initiation would you like?
  150. Beccubug

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    Your diary is so much fun to read. I just read all of it. And the girl can most certainly write.
  151. Beccubug

    End of Day 5

    Some days are so much worse than others aren't they. How did you cope?
  152. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    The great thing is that putting some back on is nowhere near as hard as lossing it he he. I think targets are hard because even if you have been there before it is hard to picture yourself back there.
  153. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    I think that seeing how it goes is probably best. Going by how you feel rather than numbers. That's kind of what I am doing too. I got down to 9 stone 13 last time and was just getting into size 8's. That would be my ideal size but I think a 10 is good for me. Will just see how I feel when I get...
  154. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    You will be here in no time at all. Thanks. This is the first time I've done the diet that I'm not actually bothered by small losses. Really looking forward to being under 12 stone though. 6 pounds to go. What is your ultimate goal?
  155. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    My wonderful little pound that put me into the merely overweight club is the only pesky one I lost this week. The curse of the first week. Oh well here is to another one.
  156. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    That is a big jump isn't it. So nice to see. You will be joining us in no time. That is an amazing loss. Well done. I lost that in my first month. You must be so pleased. That's a good mini goal and at the rate you are going will come around in no time. I think you are right, the "merely...
  157. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    Well done. The club is already beneficial. We could introduce an initiation task of a 10k run if you like. Some more motivation
  158. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    That should only take you a couple of weeks right?
  159. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    Yeay, lets start an overweight club. I'm sure skinny people would find this kind of celebration very strange he he. You will be there in no time by the look of how well you have done.:happy096::happy096:
  160. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    Here here, that's amazing. :eek:
  161. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    Thanks Dietingguy, Yes come and join me on the light side (did you see what I did there). Thats amazing you must feel so different. What are you aiming for? I started at class II obese. It's so nice to get that word disassociated from myself.
  162. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    Hi Clazzac, thanks for the words of motivation. I sometimes need them. I think my next mini goal is to get to 12 stone. I am trying to make them small so they don't seem ages away. Better than saying I have another 2 and a half stone to go. What kind of mini targets are you going for?
  163. Beccubug

    Removing temptations...

    My fiancee is very understanding and would not even think of getting the things I love in, my lodger, not so good. I spent one evening last week almost crying in my bedroom to avoid the smell and temptation. I think it really helps to put it to them (in terms they will understand) just how hard...
  164. Beccubug

    Starting sole source

    I find evenings the worst. I am fine during the day at work and weekends I tend to be busier than evenings so I am fine then too. Other peoples food is always a problem for me at night.
  165. Beccubug

    Starting sole source

    I actually don't know at this stage. I think that working up the plans is probably essential. I didn't do this last time. And also I stopped weighing myself and went into denial so I am going to do this on a regular basis still. I am getting married next year so I am hoping this will help but I...
  166. Beccubug

    I'm overweight

    I have had the last pesky pound hanging around for four days but finally the little blighter dissapeared this morning (shame he didn't take any friends with him) nevertheless I now have a BMI of 29.86 and am no longer obese. Yeay. And my trousers are falling down. double yeay.
  167. Beccubug

    Afghanistan weight loss diary - C25K WK1,2,3,4+5 - Complete!

    Hi Lauren, Just been having a read through your diary. Very inspiring stuff. Just thought I'd say I work in Windsor. I live in Basingstoke though so a bit if a trek but it is a lovely place to be, especially today as the weather is beautiful.
  168. Beccubug

    Funky Mum to Yummy Mum

    Hey, how are you getting on? I made it to day 17 100%. are you finding it harder than the first time still? I am.
  169. Beccubug

    Starting sole source

    I find it gets harder and harder the more times you try to do it. I succeeded the first time but put the weight back on. I am Now on what I think is my 7th restart and each time it has been harder. If I think about the food too much I get obsessed and have to have it. Thanks, they could have...
  170. Beccubug

    Starting sole source

    Hello, all I can say is get through the first few days and it gets so much easier. I find that the way I stay on track is to be stubborn. I snacked a bit last time I did the diet and couldn't get myself not to after the first time. Now I just say that every little thing matters.
  171. Beccubug

    How do you get your head "into the diet" ?

    Give it a go. It may help. it gives you two weeks to prepare so now is as good a time as any. Dr Beck says you have to make time to diet. Do it now. thought the tough talk might help. Works on my OH.
  172. Beccubug

    Is this a record?

    Damn I thought I was unique. He he. Yeah I don't care what they say really. I like to weigh in the morning because it keeps me going but I am also much more interested in how my clothes feel.
  173. Beccubug

    Is this a record?

    Thanks, I thought so too. I find it really hard but also very worth it. 10 pounds in eleven days can't be bad. What diet do you do?
  174. Beccubug

    How do you get your head "into the diet" ?

    No problem. let me know if you are going to give it a go and what you think. Some of it is quite funny. Giving yourself credit is strangely difficult.
  175. Beccubug

    Is this a record?

    I had my weigh in with my CDC last night. I am 11 days in and according to my scales yesterday morning I was 12 stone 11 pounds. When I got to weigh in I was showing as 13 stone 4 pounds. My weight loss was 3/4 of a pound. I went home and weighed myself just to make sure it was not just a big...
  176. Beccubug

    How do you get your head "into the diet" ?

    Hi, I am just ignoring those bits. May seem a bit counter productive but I just tend to think she is talking more about the likes of the maple syrup diet and things like that and don't let it apply to CD. Some of the aspects of it are hard to fit with it but I think the extra effort of doing...
  177. Beccubug

    How do you get your head "into the diet" ?

    I have re-started loads of times too. I got to my ideal size the first time and it seemed so easy and yet it seems so difficult when you have to start again. I am on day 11 of hopefully my last re-start. I am working through the Beck Book too which I think is helping me in that I am not only...
  178. Beccubug

    What size clothes are you at the moment?

    I'm 5'4" and weigh 12 stone 11 at the moment and am a comfy 14. I am usually a 12 at around 12 stone and a 10 at 11 stone.
  179. Beccubug

    Vanity Sizing

    Lily- do you think this is a quite recent thing or has it been gradually increasing? I always used to get told I couldn't possibly weigh 11 stone and be a size 10. People do not seem to grasp the concept of certain body fibres weighing more than others. I laugh like that at the idea of me...
  180. Beccubug

    Vanity Sizing

    Don't see it like that, you have not suddenly gotten bigger because of this mans opinion or the way a shop cuts it's clothes. Remember it applys to all of us. Think about your size 12 friend who you think is a great size, she did not suddenly just go up to a 16. It is all relative.
  181. Beccubug

    Vanity Sizing

    I agree BMI is mostly a good guide line. I tend to just go by what I look like to be honest. I can see when I am not over weight anymore and that suits me fine. Again when I am a size 10 my BMI is still in the middle of the overweight category as I am very muscular. I guess we all just have to...
  182. Beccubug

    Vanity Sizing

    What Dress Size or Waist Size Am I Really ? » Rod Collins Here is the article. It made me feel like that too. I was so happy to be wearing a 14 but apparently I am actually still an 18. If we look at this logically though it must be relative to sizes many years ago. At 9.13 I am a size 8...
  183. Beccubug

    Hello!!

    Welcome to the diet. It is great, get through the first few days and it gets som much easier.
  184. Beccubug

    Vanity Sizing

    I read something recently about the whole vanity sizing in shops and how this is dangerous for peoples health. Apparently according to measurements on average a size 10 in the shops are the waist size of actual 12's and 14's. The guys premise was that people will think they are a healthy...
  185. Beccubug

    STUPID STUPID STUPID! ARGH

    I can't use one where I work. Very odd office. I always have my bar for lunch and some tetra's in my draw for emergencies. It would be really nice if they did the tetra's in more flavours because then we could just mix them with some more water.
  186. Beccubug

    Beccy's Beck book journey

    Day 6- An easy one, appoint a diet coach. As we have such great support from our CDC's already I have asked mine to do this but I am also going to sit down on a Sunday and discuss things with my fiancee. I am very lucky at how supportive he is. I will also continue to do my diary and use you...
  187. Beccubug

    Are the bars a good idea?

    I have had them from Day 1 and I have never found I have low losses. It is true though, we are all different. I couldn't possibly do this diet without them though.
  188. Beccubug

    Funky Mum to Yummy Mum

    I did too. I got into a size 8 skirt and decided I didn't need to work up the plans and started eating like a monster again. Hopefully I won't do that again when I get back to goal. It is amazing the difference you feel in only a few days. i am on day 5 at the moment after a few slips and I...
  189. Beccubug

    Will you eat your trigger foods again???

    I am giving the Beck Book a go to see if I can stop these foods being "trigger foods" and just like evrything else. Need to break the hold they have on me. My arch nemisis is a pizza.
  190. Beccubug

    Funky Mum to Yummy Mum

    Don't feel in the least bit ashamed. There are quite a few of us back here having done it in the past. Part of me thinks that we just don't take it seriously enought the first time round. We see the amazing results and get cocky almost about it. This time round we know what is at stake and also...
  191. Beccubug

    Beccy's Beck book journey

    Day 5- So today is all about eating slowly and mindfully, notincing every bite in order to create psychological satisfaction. This one is something I really need to work on. I have noticed more and more lately that I always finish my food first. I did think that when having a shake this one...
  192. Beccubug

    Absolutely deverstated.

    Have you thought about starting the Beck Book. She actually recommends waiting 14 days before starting. It could be a way of keeping your motivation up and planning how you will cope with the low points too.
  193. Beccubug

    Beccy's Beck book journey

    I thought I would start a diary about my journey through Cambridge and the Beck diet solution. I couldn't actually say how many times I have re-started this diet. I was successful once and got down to a size 8-10 but was arrogant enough to think I didn't need the maintenance steps and as a...
  194. Beccubug

    Helpful comments, or not.

    This is exactly what I think. They never think to tell you that being obese is unhealthy either
  195. Beccubug

    Helpful comments, or not.

    I have had quite a few people say to me in the last few days not to go too far with the weight loss and that I don't need to lose anymore. I have another 3-4 stone to go. ha ha. Also they tell you that it isn't healthy, funny how none of them felt the need to tell me being obese was unhealthy.
  196. Beccubug

    ooooopsies hsd a blip

    I tell my fiancee when he winges about wanting pizza or whatever that if he has it I will and then he will be sabotaging me. It works wonders.
  197. Beccubug

    ooooopsies hsd a blip

    Well done on the self control, you should be very proud of yourself.
  198. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    It won't be long for either of us. Do you find it is about a stone per dress size?
  199. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    You will get there, just stick with it and you will see results
  200. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    It really does happen quite quickly. You will be there in no time.
  201. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    exactly, thats also why I pay no attention to BMI. I am one of those people it doesn't work for as a lot of my "mass" is made up of muscle.
  202. Beccubug

    realy struggling and thinking of giving up

    I know how you feel. I work full time and go to uni so the motivation to do my MA dissertation and the energy is hard to find. One thing I noticed is that after about 2-3 weeks I was so full of energy that it really increased my concentration for the study. What are you doing at uni?
  203. Beccubug

    toilet problem :(

    I have the same problem. I guess a fibre supplement might help. Not sure if that would make it worse though.
  204. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    I'm sure you will get there. I tend to not really pay much attention to my weight. As you can see from my signature I had two STS weeks when I was 100%. I am more focused on my clothes size. This is also because I tend to weigh quite heavy for my size. I am usually a size 10 at 11 stone. Lots of...
  205. Beccubug

    Am Back!!

    After your explanations of the way the show was edited including the CDC you only saw once I think that even if you had not come across well (which you did) you would always be welcome here. We all know how hard this diet is without all the extra stress you had to deal with. I just think it is...
  206. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    It is expensive. I worry every week that I won't have the money to cover it. Well done on your losses, you have done brilliantly.
  207. Beccubug

    help! i want to eat!!!

    Don't do it. you will be so pleased with yourself when you have resisited the temptation. The first week seems to drag so much and we all know how hard it is but each week it gets easier and easier and the losses really do motivate you. Distract yourself. Go for a walk or a bath or anything that...
  208. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    Thanks everyone. This is why I love this forum. I haven't posted much at all in the last month but everyone still has words of encourgement for you.
  209. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    Thank you. It makes it all worth while. I found the first time I did it the first size took the longest and the rest seemed to go so quickly so this really helps with the motivation. It looks like you don't have long to go. Well done. We should be very proud of ourselves.
  210. Beccubug

    dropped a dress size

    I hit the 2 stone lost mark today and also am sitting comfortably in my size 14 trousers. Very happy indeed as I wanted to be at this stage by the 19th of March for my engagement party.
  211. Beccubug

    clothes size 12!!! what weight???

    Hi, I'm 5.4 and a 12 at 12 stone, I'm quite muscular though.
  212. Beccubug

    Cottage cheese with chives?

    I was told fresh chives are ok so I guess if the fat content and all that is the same I don't see why not. I just used to chop a load of fresh ones and mix them into the plain stuff. Yummy.
  213. Beccubug

    Why Cambridge :S

    The main reason I do it is that I do not get consistent 3 pound losses on Slimming World. I haven't tried Weight Watchers but I imagine it to be pretty similar. I think they say you should expect 1-2 pounds. I lost three times as much weight on Cambridge in the same time period as I did on...
  214. Beccubug

    Tips for making porridge

    I find extra water helps. I use my blender too, makes the texture more like ready brek than porridge but I really like that. I usually add the recommended amount of water, blend it, put it in the microwave and then add cold water and mix it.
  215. Beccubug

    CBT

    I should really do it I know. Something needs to change so I am not back here next year. I think I will buy the book as I am assuming it is food related rather than the workbook that I have which I think is aimed more at depression, anxiety and anger. I just have serious trouble actually finding...
  216. Beccubug

    CBT

    Hey Katy, how is this going? I haven't even had a chance to look at the workbook I downloaded yet. I am doing a masters and work full time so I really don't know when I will find the time.
  217. Beccubug

    1 month down! WI

    Well done, thats brilliant. We had almost the same starting weight and almost the same start day. I will have hit four weeks on monday. So far I am 19 pounds down so pretty similar losses too.
  218. Beccubug

    My first charm

    I like the idea of a beauty treatment. Maybe when I reach some mini goals.
  219. Beccubug

    Idea for cd food techies

    Thanks so much, I'll have a look for that.
  220. Beccubug

    Idea for cd food techies

    Yeay, where do you get it? I am always very jealous of the mousse things. Thank you, you made my day.
  221. Beccubug

    My first charm

    It is actually a really good motivator. they aren't cheap either so really does feel like a treat. @MinnieMel- hopefully it will be a very full bracelet then. @Nurseberyl- you can get them at reasonable prices on the internet.
  222. Beccubug

    7-14-21-28

    Mine has a minimum of half the weekly products needed but having said that she has let me miss weeks if I have managed to stockpile them. Mine is very flexible and lovely, I think a lot of them are.
  223. Beccubug

    Just bought a dress for hols!

    New York is just the most amazing place. And what a proposal that will be. Beautiful dress. I can't get away with the cross over as even at a sive 8 I had a 32E bra size. Alwasy wished I could wear lovely dresses like this.
  224. Beccubug

    My first charm

    My Mum bought me a Pandora bracelet for christmas and I decided I would get myself a charm for each stone lost. Only 2 weeks in and I have my first one. I got an S firsty because my Fiancee's name is Steven and secondly for stone. I have already started looking for what I want next. Might be...
  225. Beccubug

    Idea for cd food techies

    Yes indeed. Us poor veggie's.
  226. Beccubug

    Help!! Non CD related

    I'm so sorry. That's such a horrible situation and very confusing I imagine. If he was planning a baby with you then I don't understand why he can't introduce you to his son. Unless he wants to be on his own forever he will have to face this. He will probably find his son will actually adapt to...
  227. Beccubug

    **Thinner Thursday Daily Thread**

    Charley, the hair looks lovely. I wish I could change mine. I have very very very curly hair and it always looks the same. I spent 6 hours in the hairdresser once and told them I wanted something totally different. It looked exactly the same but shorter, actually I looked like Wendoline from...
  228. Beccubug

    Mint magic

    I love them too. They remind me of Matchmakers, even have a similar texture.
  229. Beccubug

    "Will my crash diet kill me?"

    Will my crash diet kill me? :: Cosmopolitan It amazes me that most of the negative comments are about Cambridge and not the bloody Maple Syrup diet. Having a nutritionally balanced meal replacement is obviously much worse than having nothing but sugar and pepper for 2 weeks.
  230. Beccubug

    12 pounds in 10 days

    Thank you. Very happy indeed
  231. Beccubug

    surprise result this evening

    That's amazing. Well done
  232. Beccubug

    My Diary...

    Hi Leeds. I haven't had a chance to catch up on your diary yet but just wanted to say hey and I am back on plan. On day 10 now and have dropped 12 pounds so far. How are you getting on then?
  233. Beccubug

    12 pounds in 10 days

    Thank you so much. It is so nice to have everyone on here to give you a boost.
  234. Beccubug

    12 pounds in 10 days

    Thank you so much. It is so motivating that the initial losses are so good.
  235. Beccubug

    12 pounds in 10 days

    I love this diet. How is everyone else doing? It took me about a week to get over the head aches but I am finally feeling good. 1 more pound and I will be down into the next stone bracket. Yeay. :D
  236. Beccubug

    My new motivation

    Sorry, I missed everyones replies. We are looking at summer 2012. It is a long way off but I would really like to be well established in my new body and I am having my dress made so would like to be able to get that started some time at the beginning of next year. My Mum is doing it so I will...
  237. Beccubug

    CBT

    It's on it's way to you.
  238. Beccubug

    My new motivation

    As I have said on another thread I seriously dabbled with CD last year and got nowhere, I seemed to have no motivation and made so many excuses as to why I HAD to eat Pizza. This time althoug I am only on day 5 it feels totally different, I have so much motivation and the stubborn will power I...
  239. Beccubug

    First Weigh in today :D

    That's brilliant, well done. I would go with which ever weight makes you feel the most motivated, who cares about the official one he he.
  240. Beccubug

    CBT

    Thanks for the recommendations guys, I will give this a go and then look into some of your suggestions.
  241. Beccubug

    CBT

    I have it in PDF format if you want to send me your e-mail address I can get it to you.
  242. Beccubug

    CBT

    That is what I want to do too. Could you let me know what they are like?
  243. Beccubug

    I'm back AGAIN

    It does indeed help so much. Also you can brag as much as you want about your losses and where other people think you are just being annoying on here it is inspirational to other poeple.
  244. Beccubug

    CBT

    Has anyone tried CBT to change their "relationship" with food and if so how effective was it? I printed off an introductory work book yesterday but haven't had a chance to look at it yet. I am trying to change my attitude to the diet in the hope that it will make it easier but as I am sure...
  245. Beccubug

    Steve's Progress

    When I go out for a cigarette at lunch time from work I always smell yummy food coming from the house next door. I always want to knock and say could you be more thoughtful and not cook food at this time. I don't think they would accept it though. he he. Well done for getting past the wobble and...
  246. Beccubug

    I'm back AGAIN

    Hi Steve, thanks for the welcome back.
  247. Beccubug

    I'm back AGAIN

    Hey Charley, how are you finding it this time? It seems to get more difficult each time you do it. I do feel positive this time though. I tried again last year but was so negative about the whole thing I spent a year messing around and lost about a stone which has all gone back on.
  248. Beccubug

    Day 1

    Hi, I'm a re-starter too. I lost about 6 stone in 2008 and put most of it back on. I am on day 4 and feeling very positive. Good luck with it.
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