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Thank u!!!! ;) So many new juddders since I last logged on. Once I'm settled in Dubai I'll email respond properly I'm really so busy. I'm actually flying out tomorrow instead of next week so I thought I'd let you all know that I've lost another 2lbs. Really happy with juddd. Not really thinking...

20lbs in six weeks!!!! Excellent!

Thanks everyone! 2 pounds down since last time so totalling 6lbs all together. It's really hot so down days have been mainly water and slim and save shakes with ice. I'm also running about lots more so think that's helped too. I'm happy. Looking at weigh ins of others, think you are all doing...

Thanks everyone! It's still like I'm in a dream. Kay, I will still be posting my weight weekly so not going away. Once im more settled I will be back to stalking u!!! x Hannata, I will still be doing JUDDD and I will record my weight every week. Don't think I couldve done a vlc diet during all...

Im leaving for Dubai ladies!! Here's my post from my other diary. Wishing you all the best with your losses. I'll try and pop over to see how you are. Until then I'm busy busy busy...

Thanks hun, I'm really liking it so far and glad I changed as I've been offered a job in Dubai and need food! Lol

My typing looks tiny. Think it's because I copied and pasted it from my notepad

I've accepted the Dubai job! I met with my new employers in their UK office so for now I'll be here but I'll be moving to Dubai on the 4th of Septemmber. It seems too fast as its just 48 hours since I first spoke to them but I suppose I'm only feeling that because it's a job abroad. It would be...

Glad you enjoyed it lovey The recipes are good. Haha Stef! I'm still in the middle of typing up a looooooong post so still here. I'm a minimins addict x

Hi Stef, I'm good thanks. Still JUDDDing away! Hope your ok x

I'll still post my losses on my slim and save diary. I've lost 4 pounds so far x

Good luck lovey. I'm new to ADF too and really liking it so far.

:) Here's the amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alternate-Day-Diet-22Skinny-Pounds-Healthierlife/dp/0399534903 I've just helped prepare a few DOWN DAY menus for my friends using the book.

I'm starting my DOWN DAY now as its 7pm. I've had a nice UP DAY and feel sleepy now. Think I'll stick to peppermint teas tonight as they make me feel rather virtuous. I've got the ADF book but do not feel inspired to read it right now. I have friends starting tomorrow so will be helping them out...

Noooooo! Stay! :)

I love auto corrects. I do some funny ones! I'm so pleased for you :) I think you'll really enjoy it x x

Haha! You have lightened the mood of this thread already. Well done! :D x

I'm so pleased for you Kay x x It really is a good plan and if you remember it's non-ketogenic then you will love the losses. I also feel its such a healthy diet way of eating and I'm sure your hubby will love that you can still have a social life whilst on it!! We can do this hun!!! X

That's what I'm doing. I have loads of slim and save packs that I'm using on DOWN DAYS. So far I've lost 4lbs which I'm pleased about. I think it'll probably be 2lbs a week after that which I'm happy about as I'll get to eat what I want every alternate day so binging will be limited x I still...

Loving your food pictures. Mmmmm

Haha! Me too. It looks scrumptious x

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The meeting went well. Feels funny having a Sunday interview! X

Why you leaving hun? I think people really are supporting you. I haven't read all your threads but it seems you've been really confused about finding something that works for you but you've obviously done it before so you'll do it again. I reckon people would be genuinely happy for you when you...

Thank you x x x x x

How you doing lovey? X x x x x

I know you ladies mean. I like the sun but not too keen on humid conditions. Hope your ok Rebekah x

I was reading a few days ago that you had a day off on Sunday and remember thinking it was ages away! Yay, glad its here for you lovey x I didn't like the porridge in the white pack but quite like the silver one. Yes, you're right, I have no idea why they call it sweet porridge cos its not but...

Sound like a fun night. Fun breakfast too. Love crunchy nut cornflakes! X

Good luck! I know what you mean about feeling less bloated, I certainly feel better about my water retention since starting this plan x x

Good luck with slim and save hun. What you say makes so much sense to me x x

H everyone! Miss you girls so much x x Since starting on slim and save on Monday and then messing about it with it until I started juddd, I've managed to lose 4lbs so I'm very pleased with that. I will do an official weigh in on Monday but tbh I don't think it's going to change much from what...

You look lovely. Glad you had a nice time. Happy Birthday x

Thank you! :D 4lbs is pretty cool! Europe is lovely. I've worked in Germany before for 6 weeks and liked it a lot. However, I was glad to come home again and don't think working in Europe was for me. Prefer it for fab holidays! With the company that's interested atm, I used to work as a...

I'm good thanks hunny. Missing all you lovelies. I'm testing out ADF for a week or 2 and so far I like it a lot. If it doesn't work out I'll be back on slim and save to finish it off. Glad family is ok x x

Although I'll do an official weigh in on Monday, I've dropped 4lbs so far which I'm really pleased about. I know it probably won't be more than that as I have to keep reminding myself its not a ketogenic diet! Today's been good. I received a phone call from a company abroad that I've worked for...

I wish it was busier here. It's such a great plan. Hopefully the bbc2 show will get more people on board. I've got a few friends starting on Monday! They refuse to keep diaries though I find it really helps. I gave in and weighed myself today. Not bad considering I can eat every pretty much what...

Dinner done. I had 100g of chicken and lots of salad. I'm still drinking water and enjoying a diet cream soda now, on UP DAY until 7pm tomorrow. Menu for tomorrow isn't planned but I'm thinking vegetable noodle stir fry. I have my family over tomorrow so they may do a takeaway. My DOWN STARTS...

Hello my lovely, found u! Enjoy your DOWN DAY! I know what you mean another looking forward to it. I'm ok with JUDDD but I miss the lovely slim and save girls. Happy your on this now x x

So inspiring reading your losses and food choices. Go girl!

At least it was just one ice cream (we'll ignore the giant part!). Plus you're back on plan. You'll be fine. Weathers too gorgeous not to have an ice cream! Lol x x

You've done really well Sonia. I love that top too!

I got worried when I read the title of the thread!! Thought there was evidence that JUDDD wasn't good! Thankfully not the case as I'm loving it so far. I'm currently on the ADF after I began to struggle with a vlc diet. I'm weighing in on Monday or Tuesday so feel free to check my diary for my...

Brilliant loss x x you're doing so well

Fantastic Jo!!!!!

Promise x x

Glad things are better with family x Enjoy the bloat if that is at all possible ;) It'll be gone soon x x

Fantastic!

I'm on a DOWN DAY until 7pm when I can eat again. So, I'm just looking forward to then. I've not eaten much so far but will be having a shake later on and make up my 400 odd calories. My UP DAY meal at 7 tonight will be grilled pesto chicken with and a nice green salad. I've drunk 3 litres of...

Thank you Sadia x x Let me know how you find JUDDD.

Well done SM! Good luck tomorrow hunny and enjoy yourself at the BBQ x

Sonia you look absolutely stunning! You'll get there so soon. Amazing x x

Good luck! :)

Hope you have a really good loss tomorrow x x

Good luck at 4pm. Lots of hugs for you sweetie x Love Spain, I'm sure they'll have fun x

Hunny, it seems like a good plan. Here to support whatever you decide. You've done amazingly well on slim and save and you'll do just as well on JUDDD or any other plan you embark on x x

Oh bless, I'm using up my vlc diet meal packs but I remember reading Ruth's diary and she had some excellent DOWN DAY meal plans. Funny that I'm also finding my UP DAY a bit of a challenge to make sure I can get the right amount of calories in me when I have no appetite! Hope it gets easier...

Hi Sadia darlin. Aww, it's a tough plan but you've done so well on it x x JUDDD is going ok. Planning my menu for today had been a challenge as I want to have my correct calories according to the website. But it's fun too as I can eat again. So far, I'm ok with it but I'm going to do it from 7pm...

Positive visualisation and affirmations all the way. Rebekah has got her boob job, Rebekah has got her boob job, Rebekah has got her boob job... Lol, I'm sure they won't turn you away sweetie x

You definitely have plenty of time to be the belle of the ball ;) x x

Thank you hunny. How are you doing today? Although I'm on my UP DAY I'm not hungry. Always the way isn't it? :D I've probably had a visit from the Mrs K, the ketosis fairy. Well she won't be staying long as my lunch is not going to be ketosis friendly x x I will definitely update this diary on...

Have a fab day today hunny x x

I'm sure you'll see a great loss hun. Ah the rides attendants can sometimes so nice and sometimes super mean. Yep, good idea to get him that arm band to save more distress :( Enjoy your KFC tomorrow x

Oh wow! That's determination! How you doing on it? X

My very first UP DAY. All I've managed is a cup of coffee and not much else so far even though I've been up for hours. Wow eating is so psychological isn't it? I read on another thread that you can do ADF using any 24 hour period you want to so I've decided to test that out. I did a normal...

Right, that's pudding sorted for me tomorrow. Seems lush x

That's great! Super achievement. I reckon you're size 18s will be loose come Sept. Have a great Friday x x

Mmm, love soleros. Been years since I last had one. Have a great Friday x x

Totally random, but today's google is pretty cool

No worries, you look amazing by the way!

Oh lovely a hug for you. There are some shops that really make you feel worse. I remember contracting for a fashion company and they were all stick thin like models and I was in my early 20s at that time so was about a size 10/12 but was made to feel like I was huge. Really made me uncomfortable...

Rather when I last had one of those not you! Lol

Can't remember when u last had one of those. Sausages on my shopping list!! I love the idea of having chips on a down day. Yum.

I lovey how you doing? Thanks, I had a DOWN DAY today which in JUDDD Terms means 400 calories for me. I think I'm in ketosis because although I felt hungry I felt no real hunger like I did yesterday and the day before. It could also be that because I'm allowed to eat tomorrow I'm not feeling too...

Yep jumping ship Choccy! Lol x x But not to worry I'll still be lurking around your diaries everyone (evil laugh!) lol Will still be posting my losses on this diary too so not totally gone yet as I'm having my slim and save packs for my DOWN DAYS X x

Thank you!!!! Absolute must try.

Breakfast and lunch were as planned. I just swapped broccoli for 1 portobello mushroom as my broccoli was stolen by my aunt for her lunch. I've got 15 or so more calories now. Yippee :D Dinner will be my vlcd chili con carne and if I'm really hungry, I may just have a diet cream soda or fruit...

Just been reading your diary. Muffin pizza. Mmmmm, looks delicious. Is it the same dough recipe as this pizza?

I haven't read your whole diary yet just the first post and am shocked by the loss. 8lbs in week 1 and 5lbs in week 2 is AMAZING! Right, off to read the rest of your diary now x

Long hours, wow. I've never worked overnight but can imagine that would be a challenge in itself for me. X

I can imagine overloading it with veggies but would still have cheese too! Looks too good for a DD food item x x

Thank you Hannata. So far I'm good but it's the 9o'clock munchies that are killer! Thanks hunny x x

That gives me hope!!!! Eating bread seems scary but I'm sure I'll do just ine! Lol x

Have a good day swimming and stay away from the weetabix!!! It's funny how we look with passion at foods we would normally look over. I was doing that with everything even ketchup. Jelly beans are very moreish so if you'd taken one,it would have taken a certain amount of willpower to not take...

Hope today is loads better for you. Maybe try limiting the cream soda and up the water. I found just after slurping a little, I was a bit dehydrated but that could have been the coke zero too. Once I'd glugged enough water I was ok x x

Glad your shoulder is better... Yay roomy bra!!! I'm getting excited for you even if your not yet!, lol x x Infra red sauna sounds good. Never tried it x x

Go you!!!! That's a fantastic result hunny x x x x x x x

Thank you, DOWN DAY today so quite excited! Hello my lovely x x I will add an extra pack if I'm really struggling later on. Good idea x x I was not a diary person but this is my second one in 4 days!! How you finding it? X x

Please do lovey x x

I struggled with really bad hunger pangs on my vlcd. I suppose this is easier because at least it's only a day and then I can eat normally. Thanks for replies. I see a lot of other vlcders moving on to JUDDD. Gives me hope x x

Thanks both. Yes please don't be strangers. I certainly won't here! X

Hiya, Do you go into ketosis with this diet? Or is it just normal appetite suppression? Sonia Xx

That's fantastic hunny! Well done x x

Hi Ruth, I'm a newbie here and just read parts of your diary. Glad you worked things out with OH. Hope you feel better with regards to yor health hunny x I have to say I love your DD menus. Right now I'll be using up my packs from my vlcd but when I'm done with those I am so using your menus...

Hi Jo, I haven't read your whole diary but from what I have read, I have been very impressed by x Hope hubby is ok after his accident. When things like that happen it puts life into perspective. Glad it was just bruising and nothing else. I am starting tomorrow officially (well today actually...

Just checked! Can't find a diary for you hunny so a big welcome to mine x x

Thak you Sadia x x you've been so supportive bless you x I've set up a diary in the JUDDD action but I will post my losses on here weekly and of course I'll be visiting you lovelies. Good luck x x

Thank you hunny, I look forward to reading your diary too x x

I had around 650 calories today on my vlc diet so think I'll start with DOWN DAY and have 400 calories. I'll use up my slim and save packs this way. Here's what I'll be having: Breakfast: Coffee with milk x 3 (75 cals) Lunch: Slim and save Macaroni cheese (158 cals) Broccoli (35 cals) Dinner...

Hi everyone, I'm Sonia and I've moved over here from slim and save. I've just said an emotional bye to the lovely ladies in that forum and decided to join up here. I only recently heard of JUDDD and the BBC 2 doc really inspired me. I've only been on slim and save for 3 days but have struggled...

Thanks girlies x I think the prospect of doing this for the next 3 months scares me. Think I'm more of a food addict than I once thought! I've spent the past 30 minutes crying to my friend and have come to the conclusion that I'm going to try ADF and if it doesn't work out then I'm back here...

It's fantastic and I love the research being done on it. Think it's more of a lifestyle as opposed to just being a diet. I have family members with degenerative diseases so this really made me think x

I found the documentary really good and feel it may be worth seriously looking into. I'm currently on a vlcd but have to say the health and weight loss benefits of ADF seriously appeal x

Good luck. I'm on a vlcd right now and may be following suit after a week or so.

Looks rather nice!

I like this idea. I'd probably do from 7 until 7 as that fits around my schedule quite well. I am currently on a vlcd and want to give myself a week on it before making any decisions but reading this has made ADF appeal to me even more.

I think it's easier to see the losses if you wear the same clothes and try to strike the same pose!! :D I love dr pepper zero which I suppose makes a change from normal coke but I have to say cream soda is heaven for me right now. I've been looking into a diet called JUDDD today after watching...

Thank you both x x I'm loving the cream soda glad I made the effort to pop out to buy some today. Bubble bath sounds perfect I have some lovely bath products that are just sitting there like ornaments so think I'll use them up. I painted my nails just how when I felt hungry. Can't do much...

Enjoy your food tonight. 10 days will fly by. I'm good thanks hunny, much better than yesterday but still hungry! I keep praying for ketosis! Lol x x

Gosh you've been busy. I'm done with my food for today and still hungry. Boo! X

Not long left. So exciting. You should take before and after pics to show your surgeon. You'll get the weight off. You're doing awesome! X

Day 1 Yes I know it's technically day 3 (please don't hate me Rebekah!) but I needed to scrap the last 2 days in order to do this. If I have a blip again I'll continue on as normal I promise. Today was so so hard regarding my hunger levels but I made it through! Emotionally it was lots better...

Hiya, today's been good thanks lovey. Still hard but I'm sure once the ketosis fairy has paid me a visit, I'll be fine. Oh yes, I will be putting some pics up. You won't believe but I don't have many pics that display my body shape except for the one I posted at the start of my diary. Think I...

Well done on your loss Choc! Thanks for the support hunny x x

roll on ketosis please please pretty please

Thank you Sadia. I'm glad I'm back on again too. Yesterday was hard emotionally. I bought my cream soda today! Whooooo, lol x

How you doing today hun? X

Good luck for tomorrow, I'm so excited for you. I'm sure you'll see a fab loss! X

Naughty you having a 1/4 cucumber!!!! Lol I like the idea of having something personal like a tattoo to symbolise your journey x

Why thank you!! :) x x My friend gave me the ketostix brand. I tested one earlier and it didn't show a colour. I know I'm not in ketosis but just wanted to check to see if the sticks work. I would've been disappointed if they showed up red or whatever colour they are meant to when in ketosis...

Do you have black coffee or use your allowance of milk? I normally only like a splash of milk in my coffee but on Monday I had a lot more milk in it than usual. Think it helped my cravings but I went way over my limit so today I've been very strict. Tried mac and cheese with cauli today. Mmmmmmmmm

It must be but even then you carry it very well. Hope you had fun swimming x

Hehe!

Thank you lovey x x

Ah I can't wait for your big reveal! It's nice that you can do this diet with others too and I sure do hope the Ketosis fairy comes my way very soon too. Going crazy here which caused me to eat outside of the plan yesterday d consume way too much milk in my coffees but I feel I'm in a better...

Aww, hope it helps you hun x x :) x x

Wow! You look so lovely hunny. You really carry your weight well. The pics of you at 14 stone don't look like you are x x

Have a good day too lovey. Not much left till your in the elevenses!!! Oh hope your days not too stressful x x

Oh and have a great holiday x x

Thank you Rebekah. I've re-read your tips you sent me yesterday. I've filled 3 bottles up with water. Have my elliptical trainer ready to jump on when those crazy hunger pangs arrive! You are lucky with your coffee! Think I may switch to tea for this diet. Not a big fan of it but think it'll be...

Haha! Maybe you should get shares in it Stef. I'm popping to the shops later on. I may walk there actually. X

I hope it's ketosis for you too. I'm not cheating anymore on this as I need to be in ketosis quickly otherwise this diet will kill me! Lol Hope you feel ok? X

At least you got straight back onto it hunny. Hope docs went ok. Have a fab day today x x

Hope you have a great day today SM x x

Oh hunny you made me laugh so much with your Arrington post. Still giggling :D Have a great day today and hope you feel better soon. I hope its not a tummy bug but just your body adjusting to the diet again x x

Oh and fab loss on top of the 9lbs already gone. Yippee ;) x x

Hope physio helps your back. Have a great day x x

You've got a lovely goal of China amongst other things. So nice. I hope you get to go too and by the looks of it I reckon you will! Do you test for ketosis using those sticks you wee on? I've been given those but some people on minimins have said not to trust them as they don't always detect...

You're doing great Conor. I especially like that you mention other achievements too. I seem to be so focused on trying to lose weight that I just look over other good changes I've made. I really do wish you all the best with slim and save :)

I did that too for the last 2 books. Think I'm going to have a Harry potter month where I re-read all of them. Can't wait! Lol x

Thanks for this. Just had a look and seen some pretty cool reads :)

And I thought I was the only one! I was exhausted by the end. Lol!

I'm supposed to be sleeping but I am wide awake. Maybe the late evening coffee has something to do with it. Firstly, I just want to thank everyone who has supported me today during my blip. I want you all to know it really does mean a lot to me. I got quite emotional reading your posts. I'm...

I just posted on your diary. I'm doing it too now! Lol. I've edited it hunny x

I replied to you on stefs diary but it's so exciting that you've got a nice goal to keep you motivated lovey. I haven't had a chance to watch that horizon programme yet but I very recently found out about juddd here on minimins and spoke to my friend who was on slim and save. She ended up...

Menu looks lush! Think I'll be on coke zero and cream soda from tomorrow t keep my demons at bay too! Take it easy at the gym tomorrow but have a good workout. Take care, goodnight sweetie x x

I like reading that the days get easier on this plan. Phew! I'm so excited for your next weigh in too hunny!!! I think you'll meet your August challenge, in fact, I KNOW that you will. I'm off to bed now to read and mentally prepare for tomorrow. Well done for doing this diet so well. Goodnight...

Best thing is to take yourself away from temptation. I've taken drastic measures and chucked out my favourite foods. It's a bit hard as I live with family but needed to be done as they were the first things I turned to today. Family not amused but I've promised to pay for stuff. I'm sure I'll be...

That's exactly how I'll have it tomorrow. Lush lush lush ;) Glad you had a good time with your friends. Night night lovely x x

Thank you SF x You're absolutely right hunny. It is a really tough diet and it was a moment of weakness but I like your analysis on it. I looked back on why I did it and it wasn't conclusive except for perhaps self sabotage. What I do know is that I won't let my weight hold me back any longer...

Thank you Cable x Hope you've had a great day today. I will definitely get the cream sodas quickly. Anything to help me through. Xx

I've yet to try the macaroni so will do tomorrow. I'm so excited, lol

Oh no! C'mon hunny you can get through tonight. I know I'm a fine one to talk but I'm better at giving out advice than taking it :D think I'll make cauli rice and chilli tomorrow. I find cauli rice quite filling. Remember pizza is evil and won't get you to your ideal dress size! You can make...

Thanks chicky, I will do. I'll try to get to an Asda but tescos is closer to me and they do bottles for quite cheap and they're so good. However, I do prefer cans so will make an extra effort to get to an Asda store. I'd rather be kicked out of the room for being gassy than losing out against...

Looooool! Working with men can be a challenge! I miss the banter of my office sometimes.

That makes sense hunny x It's not like your fasting during winter x These are looooong hours and a nice hearty breakfast will certainly help you get through. Good choice x

I'm kinda excited about the cream soda too!!! Lol x x

Will try it soon. Thanks for recipe.

Aww Hun, don't feel guilty. Chicken is still protein and is allowed on this diet. I wish I'd opted for protein but decided to go a bit carb mad unfortunately. Oh well, here's to a much better day for all of us tomorrow x

Aww bless ya. Yes, I'd tell anyone off if they were berating themselves and here I am doing it to myself. Thanks hunny. We can do this! X

Thank you Sonia. Yes, youre right, ive got to put things into perspective. It couldve been worse I suppose! Diet cream soda is on my shopping list. I love the stuff and so glad it's allowed on this. I'd rather be windy than starving right now! X

Can't wait to read your posts hunny x

NomNom! Turnip chips look great :)

What a cool indicator to know your losing inches. I can't wait until my towel can fit around me! ;) x x

Thank you xx

Hunny found your diary. You have done so well x x I'm here to support. I know you can do this x x

That's all right. I didn't mind at all. Gave me a good giggle :D x x Hope you're doing great today. I kind of blew it today but back on it again and onwards and downwards as they all say. x

You've done well today. Have fun tonight. Not long left until gin o'clock strikes!

Well that's a good thing I suppose! I hate those occasions when you just can't work out whether someone is being plain rude or genuinely just joking!

Thanks Stef. I've been upset about it but you're right, gotta draw a line under it and move on. My little sister is usually right but a total pain in the butt xoxo

Rebekah - I just read your message, excellent strategies to use from now on. Thank you. I messed up today but hopefully I'll be ok tomorrow. I'm not about to give up come what may. Just feel disappointed in myself.

I got a text telling m delivery time which I thought was quite cool. At least I didn't have to hurry my shower or stop working in the garden etc. Hope your first few days go great for you all xx

I ended up eating. Feel bad. I'm not keen on restarts and I'm not going to end up eating ore crap today. I'll have a pack later on. Only thing I'll do different is weigh in next Wednesday instead of Monday. I wish I hadn't been so weak but I've written down how I feel after I ate and it's not...

That looks delicious

Gosh, today is a struggle for me. Major struggle actually. I'm so hungry...

I've never had those huge mushrooms so will out those on the shopping list. Someone told me they kind of have a steak like quality about them. Yum! Hope you managed to stay away from the sleepover munchies! Have a lovely day today hun x x

Sorry to hear your boss is being unkind. Take it easy you're dieting and fasting. Hope you have a good day. Stay away from the cheesecake!!! ;) x x

Hiya Sonia! :) You're welcome to post on my diary section love. Gave me a giggle. Told you we were double trouble ;) hugs, Sonia x

Well done! X

Hahaha! You're welcome to share Sonia. But you gotta tell us what the whoosh was! x x

That is amazing. Oh hunny well done. That is so lovely to read. Size 10 eh! :)

Wow, you look stunning. I'm a size 16 all over. Yes we will do this. I think I need constant support too but I feel good about this diet. I am looking forward to ketosis though as I'm feeling a bit peckish right now :) x

Found ya. Seems like you've had a good day. Well done for getting through it. You can do this hun. We're all here to support. Can't wait to try the mac n cheese. Heard lots of good stuff about it.

Thank you Cable. Is that a pic of you on your logo! You look teeny! Cookie was okish but I'm sure I'll love it more once I really get into this diet. Good luck to you lovey. I'm sure you'll do great x

Thank you L.Angelina. Such a lovely comment x Hope you're doing ok on your diet. Yes, the support is amazing. It's a great site x

Thank you Sonia. Hope you're doing great on this lovey xx

Mmmmm, cauliflower cheese sounds fab! I like how you said you're going for a coke after work. Sounds cute. Think I'll be going for either coke or coffee with friends for the next few months.

Oh look at you! That is so cute. Must be amazing finding your mr right so early on. Bless. Well, you've done well so that makes you an expert on how to keep a relationship going so good on you! I washed my cauliflower, let it dry up for an hour and then grated some into a pan. Added some pepper...

WEEK 1 MONDAY: Ok, my first day done today. Not too bad today. Maybe I'll struggle more tomorrow but today I feel fine and pleasantly full but wouldn't mind eating more - if that makes sense. I spent some time doing job applications today. I also got my elliptical trainer all cleaned up to...

Hello Choc. Food is such an emotional thing isn't it? Big hugs for you and tomorrow is gonna be fab day x x :) x x

Thanks for mentioning it. I've set it to record tonight. Gosh Weasey, you sound like a doctor!

Whooooooo!!!!! Amaze balls! Well done you. That is so inspiring hun. Bet you feel so proud! Today has been ok for me. I've stayed on plan but had a few more cups of coffee than I'd originally wanted and ended up guzzling almost 75 calories of milk so will have to be careful tomorrow. Other than...

My best friend is fasting so I keep trying to hide my water bottle away from her but failing miserably as I'm just so thirsty. It really made me think of u. Not long left now until Iftar x

How you doing love? Day 1 almost done. Phew.

It's so nice to see how confident you are. I don't know how you were before with your confidence levels so can't comment on that but it is nice to read you are doing so much for yourself. I struggle with giving back myself so for week one I'm dong a lot more for me than I have ever done before...

Thank you ladies. All the best to you all too x

Thanks Stef. Your pics look absolutely amazing and so happy you're a slim and save success. Good luck with the last leg of your fabulous journey x

Kira, that sounds very much like my Middle eastern and Indian family too! No just means not in the next 1 minute! x Katie, well done on doing this during Ramadhan. Your losses are so inspiring, well done x

That's so good! :D

Thank you lovey x

Me too!!! I was cracking up at the presenters when they were cheering them on! I must've picked up on their energy as I was all butt wiggles in front of the tv.

I wanted both Bolt and Murray to win so I'm a happy lass! Now the Olympics can carry on... I'm not worried! Lol

Hahaha, that made me giggle! Bless xx

I've decided that I want to have Bolts babies

And it beats scoffing my face when I'm bored!!!

Wow you learn something new everyday. I hadn't ever heard of this diet until 2 minutes ago. Sounds too good to be true but judging by the posts I've read, it seems to work great. I may consider this for maintenance.

Is it possible to get addicted to minimins?!!!! Oh dear... ;)

Thank you Rebekah :-)

Phew!

Oh and congratulations on the end of your monthly - literally!

What a lovely combination. I have some Syrian in me too! Wayhay! I can't believe I missed bolt. I thought he was on at 9.45 tnite. Will have to catch up on iPlayer I suppose.

Thanks hun. This forum seems great. Other ones seemed quite intimidating but I found this one quite friendly. I'm not much of a diary keeper either but know that this will help me. I am lucky that I've got friends and family who are supportive of vlc diets and I've seen a few success stories. I...

Enjoy the peace and quiet ;-)

That's so good! Not long left now!

Hello hun! I am certainly going to follow your do's and don'ts. You're doing great. I think Monday is a good day to start. I know it will be tough but I also know I'll be ok as I'm really determined to get this weight off! Thanks for the support, it means a lot x

You seem to be in a really positive frame of mind. I think that's key to doing well on a diet. At least you got some of your cravings out the way. My friend lost 4 stones on this and sometimes took weekends off to eat what she wanted to. I'm not saying it's ok before someone tells me off for it...

Hi Choc. Cos I know I can eat what I want today, I'm just not that hungry. Always the way though isn't it? Lol

9lbs is excellent!!!!! Well done you! And well done for getting back on plan lovey x :-) x

Ooooh I really really hope so!

Im glad I bought a few to try. I was worried about not feeling full enough but then didn't want just savoury stuff.

Thank you lovey x

Milk frother is great. My friend uses it all the time and makes the shakes taste really nice. I used to use one to jazz up my latte. Worth investing in it as lumpy shakes probably taste quite blah.

I dont have pcos but I am starting on Monday. Would love to support you. Best of luck.

I wish they would do them but I see your point. I think I'd love them especially when I start a new job. Wouldn't want everyone knowing I'm on a vlc diet but I suppose protein shakes are the rage for women and men so hopefully won't be too bad. It may even stop me from cheating knowing work crew...

I'm starting on Monday too. Hope it all goes well for you!

Do let us know how it is!

I like your logo. May do one for me too.

Good luck!

Out of interest, how were the tetras? I've sipped some Cambridge shakes but not tetras. Wish slim and save had ready made shakes. I'm not working right now so wouldn't need them but can imagine they'd come in handy when I get a new job.

Hope you remained in a cake free zone AND still managed to have fun! X

I'm looking forward to your weigh in on weds, good luck. Hope you're doing ok?

50% boobs. Ha, made me crack up! Nice pics hun. Glad you enjoyed your lecture. You're a hard worker!

My friend brought over her leftover packs for me and she had 9 so I've got 2 days worth. Technically I could start tomorrow but I don't want to! Lol I will, however, be starting on Monday for sure. I'm quite excited now. I know I should have a low carb meal tomorrow to help ease ketosis in but...

Well done for getting through it!

So nice to hear that it's going good. Just remember how good you'll look in your outfits for future family dinners when you feel temptation rear it's ugly head! I'm getting my packs tomorrow so will be starting on Tuesday unless I get my packs really early in which case I will start tomorrow. I...

:) We will certainly keep each other going. You're doing so well there's no way I'd let you stop! Lol x I've kind of chosen things based on what I think I'd like but I'm not giving up on this even if I hate the food. I somehow don't think I'll hate the packs as most people seem to like them...

You look absolutely stunning! A massive well done to you!

I've read parts of your other diary and also this one. You've become a slim and save (and ll) inspiration. A very well done to you.

Totally!

Well done darlin! I'm finally starting on Tuesday so hope I can have your willpower for my first week. You must feel so proud! Good luck with weigh in. I'm sure you'll see a great loss!

Hello lovey. How's it going? X

Thank you CM x It seems like supportive environment here. Well done for getting to day 10. Will be following you x

Thanks lovey. Got your post x Eggs seem nice to have. I'm thinking of having 4 packs a day plus vegetables and maybe a little milk for my coffee. I am worried that if I eat other foods at this stage I may go overboard like I have done in the past on calorie controlled diets so would prefer to...

It is a really great diet. I especially love that it's not quite as restrictive as some other vlc diets I've read up on. However, I still get nervous as I'm a vlcd virgin! Eeeeek!!

I'm lucky because I'm currently unemployed. Not so lucky in terms of finances but I am lucky that I have some time to do this diet at home. That way I don't need to worry about a rumbling belly and frequent trips to the loo. I have applied for a few jobs but no interviews so far. Here is my...

Mosey, I think you're right! Lots of tip sharing on here that's for sure love. Hope you are ok?

Thank you! I sure hope it flies off of me! Everyone seems really nice.

Pic looks lovely. I'm like you in that I love taking pictures of food. Love the pepper idea. We make a middle eastern dish called dolma which is meat and rice and pine nuts stuffed in peppers, or courgettes, or onions or tomatoes. Basically any vegetable that you can stuff! It is so delicious...

I was going to keep using flax as I suffer with a mild digestive disorder. I've ordered the slim and save fibre so will use that too and maybe stop flax depending on how I feel. TBH, feeling constiptaed was my biggest worry with regards to starting a vlc diet.

That's fantastic. You've come so far.

That is an amazing idea. Well done you!