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That's the same for me. Long way for me to go though!

Day two for me as well. Battling through the carb withdrawal headache is my main pain, but I knew I would get it so was prepared lol

Can you add the 30lb target for me please

Well done!

Hi. Ive never done one of these challenges before, but need the motivation. I am back on CD SS from today, so I will put a loss of 30lbs - considering my heavy start weight and the rapid first week loss expected

Glad to hear I am not the only stick obsessed one around lol

Well done! That's 6lbs - the weight of a lot of newborn babies. In one week! Keep going :)

I was terribly tired in the first week, but now have energy in abundance. I have three dogs so I am walking everyday with them, but no other exercise apart from a sudden new found urge to spring clean the house, wash the car, sort the garden out...... so much more energy now that I am on SS...

Try adding ice cubes to make it colder. Drink from a 1 litre bottle so you can track your intake. I think the idea behind making sure you drink plenty of water is to keep the insides moving along, as they can become sluggish when on SS. I drink 3 litres a day, and no other drink like squash or...

Hi :) This site is an amazing source of information and support :)

Hi, I'm re-doing Cambridge again. I lost really well last year, but then had a massive blip with a friend dying. I'm also listening to Paul McKenna's Craving Buster CD and it works - I now asscociate my weakness of McDonalds hash browns with my worst possible food - raw tomatoes. Even typing it...

Good luck! I'm certain you'll achieve it if you stick to it 100% :)

To get my confidence back and set a good example to my children

I'm alarmed (!) by the statement a size 14 is too big for most! I am 5ft 10 and a 14 looks fab on me (when I get back there) My friend is 5ft 3 and a 14 and she does not look fat at all. A healthy weight is more important than trying to be a size 10

i'm here :) I am still SS+ though :)

Wow! you are now my inspiration to keep going as you have proved it can be done, and quickly! :)

How much water are you drinking a day? :)

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I've posted pics in the success story forum :)

Hi Laura, my start weight was 19st 11lbs and I'm 5ft 10. After 3 days I was 'in the zone'. I had a wobble with binge eating for 3 days (where I lost 1lb that week) but got back on track. I've posted a photo of me before and me 3 stone lighter in the 'success story' section. :)

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Thanks everyone :) Sab, I drink more water than the recomended minimum (2.25 litres Cambridge state) - I drink around 3-4 litres a day, not including the water I use to mix my sachets up with. I am tall, and have three young children, and found the minimum did'nt quench my thirst, made me feel...

Today at my CDC I hit the 3 stone loss - yay! Still a way to go, but it feels great. On a different note,I tried the limited edition coconut sachet, and hated it lol.

Hi, I weigh after 5 mins of waking up, to keep the same consistency going.

Mine came twice in a month at the start and are still a bit odd.

WOW!! Well done you for doing so well, it is a motivation for me to keep doing what I'm doing. I too have sugar free gum every day as I am sure I made one sales assistant at the till back away when I was paying, so I like to keep my mouth fresh now!

I'd say if you need to eat something, stick with the chicken yes. You don't want to allow temptation or old habits to creep in. I am also totm and I've added chicken to todays plan and also drinking lots of water to keep those bad thoughts away lol. My weight has not changed either but it is...

I only drink bottled water and have favourites in that too, as some are yuk in my opinion.

Hi. Your CDC sounds a little unsuportive really. Mine gave me her numbers to call or text whenever. Ketosis makes you feel almost euphoric and not hungry. I have had no trouble with the toiler situation, but I drink 3 litres a day on top of what I used for the sachets. Coke Zero is what people...

You have summed my fat life up! My slim life is on its way :) Good luck with your journey. :)

For me it seems 2st per dress size, but as I have a 'mum tum' from three chidren, I need stretchy middles on trousers as I fnd the legs, bum and hips fit, but the tum does'nt. x

Hi and welcome. You already know the hard bits, and the good bits, so it's just about staying as focused as you can. Good luck. :)

It stands for - We Mean It This Time :)

Same here :)

I know. I keep reminding myself that I want to feel confident in myself and not ever have to buy size 24 ever ever ever again!

Sole source on Cambridge is fast and plenty of water too. :)

Just popped in here after seeing you post on the Wemitts board. Keep going strong and if you feel a bad day is coming come on here - it's helped me loads to stay on track. I'm not doing Slimfast but wanted to say hello. :)

Good luck :)

Hoping he recovers quickly, and well done for staying so strong.

You will also find that the age old thing of muscle weighing more than fat may come into play, so you may find with increased exercise you don't see the results you expect on the scales, but if you measure yourself you will see yourself getting smaller. :)

The average weight loss from calorie counting and exercise is 1-2lbs per week, and with a goal of 4st 7lbs theoretically you could be at target by 11th Feb (2lb loss per week). The long term goal for CD is to healthy eat and re-educate yourself. It is just it gives quicker results than many...

Well done! Cheddar is by weakness :)

If you feel you could stick to calorie counting and full on exercise then go for it as you will tone up at the same time as lose weight, but if you have food issues such as binge eating, then perhaps the CD is better suited as you can 'work' out your issues with food whilst abstaining for a...

It could be a bug or it could be your body trying to resist the plan and craving the high carbs from your old diet. Give it a few days and try to keep drinking the recommended water allowance not only to keep you hydrated, but if it is a bug it will help to flush it out.

Well done! :)

Good luck with the journey and well done on 3lbs loss :)

I did that with the small rib bone once

The mix a mousse is an option for a change of texture

Try to keep active, in mind and body. Read a good book, go for a walk, spring clean a room, anything to take your mind off of food. The feeling will pass

My arms have reduced by 2 inches - from 15 to 13 in 3 weeks. My boobs have reduced massively as well which is no bad thing considering I look like I'm smuggling 2 bald men there lol

Looking amazing, well done!

I've just an article in the health section of the Daily Mail Online and they are linking Atkins diet to this, with the high level of protein. I would say that on Atkins, eating a whole chicken, bacon, eggs, etc is encouraged, whereas on the CD it is about learning to re-educate your brain with...

Did they provide any reputable, comprehensive medical study to back this claim, or was it just another headline grabber? :)

I'm 5ft 10 and started at 19st 11. Two weeks later I am 18st 4.

I hear that! I was so obsessed with food before. Planning my day around it. Feeling tired and unmotivated and guilty by bedtime and promising the next day would be different. I have sat next to a friend who ate chips and not one part of my brain tried to convince me that 'just one' would'nt...

Im in Hampshire :)

Hi :) Good luck on your journey. :)

Good luck with it :)

Good luck. I was a serial dieter, obsessed with food. This plan has finally stopped me being focused on junk food and big portions, but rather at getting my body back to a healthy weight, which will not only benefit my self confidence, but will make me fitter for my children. :)

I drink 3 litres a day as I am tall and have, so far, not had any cramps :)

I read in the Q&A bit on the main web page for Cambridge that it can happen. This is what it says - Leg cramps are common on a very low calorie diet, particularly in the initial stages when the diuretic phase is maximal. The rapid water shift is probably responsible. The muscle spasms result...

Well done :)

Well done! :)

You know it can work so that's good. Good luck with it :)

Well done! :)

I'm going to try that too

Around 2-3 days for me

Butterscotch as a shake - yuk. Butterscotch mixed with mix a mousse - yum.

Thanks :)

Thank you :)

I've tried the strawberry and banana tetras and I find shaking them for a good 30 seconds and serving them cold is better. The strawberry has a zinc taste to it I have found. I do prefer the powder as its thicker and tastier.

I love nettle tea for cleansing the body inside :)

I feeling really positive that this time I will succeed :)

Im on day 14 and have lost 21 lbs :)

Good luck on your weight loss journey :)

That's great advice Sinead :)

I had headaches all day on day 3 and 4 and felt really tired. But now, day 10 I feel amazing. So much energy and not feeling hungry at all.

I am definately in ketosis now as I have no hunger pangs at all. It feels fab too. So much energy as well.

Just hoping to read some inspirational quotes on losing weight and sticking to it :)

That's great!

Hi, I've been reading that psyllium husk is really good for constipation, but have also read that it must be swallowed properly with a glass of water as it could get stuck. That makes me worried! Those using it, is it really okay and not scary? I'm a wuss.

Thank you :)

I really am so focused this time. :)

Hi, I have nearly 9 stone to lose and am glad I've found this place :)

Fizzy drinks always made me want to eat and also feel really bloated. I was a Pepsi Max addict before starting this plan, but now Ive gone cold turkey with it I no longer crave it. I can remember that bloated feeling really well and am feeing so much better now I am off it :)

I notice the increase in weight in the day too, but thats due to the water intake and shakes Ive consumed, plus the morning time we always weigh our lightest. TOTM will impact too, so tell your CDC as mine told me last time that I am to tel her as we will see a difference at that time. :)

If it helps you stay focused then definately. :)

Good luck with this 2nd attempt. I find drinking more water than the minimum 2 1/4 litres really helps.

Straigth to H&B for me too tomorrow lol

Well done!! :)

I have tried loads of plans and diets. This one for me means I can not stress about food and it is lovely to not have that guilt hanging over me, like it did every day when I would binge on bad junk. My mind is set this time. I have a feeling of ease about me and I really can visualise this plan...

You have lost 2bs and that is great! I know we really want big losses week after week, but the totm will, for most women, impact and make it slower, but next weeks weigh in will probably be a big one again as you will have shed the excess water retention and continued the plan.

I'd still have your usual packets, as this is just a little blip, and you want to keep going strong.x

Good luck :)

Eating normally and not binging :)

Thanks for the link :)

I am looking forward to being able to go on amusement park rides with my children. I refuse being this size as I'm worried I will not fit in the seat and will get laughed at.

Keep going.x It really does get easier :)

ooo I like balsamic vinegar, thanks for the tip :)

I'd say try 4 a day. I am a fussy eater too.

It does get easier. I have had my 1st weeks weigh in and now feel really positive that I can do this. :)

Hi, 1st weigh in for me today and Ive lost 11 1/4lbs :)

Good luck. I am on day 6, weigh in tomorrow. :)

For me CD is what I need as I am rubbish at eating 'normal' food. I need to use this time I am on this plan to address my issues. If WW has worked for you then I'd go back to that.

Hi, I'm day 5 and it's now begining to settle with me. Good luck with your weight loss :)

I've not tried the soups yet. But I love the strawberry shake the best and the choc ones the least. I also really like the porridge as it reminds me of semolina lol.

I am hoping to feel better in both mind and body with this diet. I keep on visualising what I looked like at my target goal and that it's not an 'if' it happens, it's a 'when' it happens. And that'll be this year I am hoping :)

Thank you :)

But what does that entail in terms of weight loss?

I have always drunk sugar free squash, but my CDC said not to anymore on this plan. She did'nt really explain why. I am using the sunshine orange but not in excess. Why are sugar free squashes not recommended?

You look amazing :)

Hi, I'm new to here and new to CD as well. I have 8st 4 to lose :)

Hi, I'm Toria and have just started the plan today. I have a lovely counsellor who has talked me through the do's and don'ts, but I'm sure I'll get stuck! I am 34 and need to lose 8 stone to be within the healthy BMI range. :)