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I have been trying so hard to stick with this diet but it is half term, routines are shot through and my girls are constantly snacking. I haven't fallen off the wagon but I think I may have stalled it because of my fridge raiding for protein, mainly cheese. Luckily I am in ketosis but I am...

You will be fine because you need a break and you have decided to get back on track when you are ready. It is too easy to have a slip and eat and then just give up, consequently putting back on the lbs. Your losses are impressive and when you can get back in to s&s then all will be resumed...

You'll get that first goal sooner than you think, wait for that 1st weigh in. Such a boost. Good luck.

In your last post you sounded like you already have the right attitude. It's not so bad, those lbs will drop off. Make sure you keep hubby in check too!

That's a great start. Well done.

It is not so much the food but not being able to have a relaxing glass of wine on the weekend that I am really missing. We would easily polish off a bottle a night and now the lid gets screwed back on. Trouble is dh still offers me a glass as I explain for the umpteenth time that I can't have...

I buy the kee diet bars from eBay because they are bigger. As the ladies said above, all vlcd so it is fine. Make sure you take the multi vitamins so you are getting the full coverage.

Try not to get discouraged. Once you get through those first 4 days you will be fine providing you stay off the carbs. Drink as much water as you can in those first days to fill you up with a bloated feeling and ignore the hunger pangs because you know they will be gone. Here's to your restart.

That is a fantastic loss, well done.

Welcome. Have you got a variety of shake flavours? I make the choc one than warm up in the microwave but then I love hot choc and it suits me. I did vlcd between my girls because I wanted a healthy pregnancy but I did pile it on and now she is nearly 3 and now my motivation is finally here. I...

That is brilliant, well done. Giving away your chips must have been trickier because they were right in front of you. We went out the last weekend and I asked to swap the potatoes for peas. Couldn't trust myself to have them on the plate. We had FIL over for a light lunch yesterday so I did a...

Did you stick to your plan at the meal? A colleague asked if I'd lost weight and I lied and said no to avoid further questions. I just wish people wouldn't be personal, not their business and makes me feel awkward. She then persisted with "well you look like you have" so I just thanked her and...

Welcome back. How have you been? Did you do any other diet? Can't imagine my dh agreeing to do this diet considering what he packs away in a day. Lucky you having that support at home. You are so near the end now, shouldn't be much longer. Good luck.

One day at a time. You will get there. How great will it feel buying smaller clothes for your new job? I know what you mean about having the right image when you first meet your new staff but when you are great at your job then size wouldn't matter anyway. A drop in weight is a boost to your...

Hopefully day 4 will show you are in ketosis. You will certainly notice the difference when the hunger pangs are gone.

Anything can be blamed for a tiny gain. It could be your scales need aligning? I have to move my out to weigh each week & weigh a couple of times just to check their accuracy. At least you know that you haven't guzzled a big cake . Should be gone by your next wi.

...and skinnier too.

How are you getting on?

I think the 2 week vlcd would be a great kickstart to you diet. The pool would be on top of your weekly shop anyway so that may alter how often you went.

Are you honest when people start asking how you are losing the weight? I can't bring myself to admit I'm doing a vlcd to everyone because of the remarks that follow. Easier to for me to lie. Well done on doing so well, nearly 2 stone down!

...in only 3 weeks. If only they all came off that fast. A smaller loss this week as I've been a bit of a fridge raider for meat & cheese. I am finding preparing food for my children really tricky as it means being in the kitchen to make it & sit with them while they eat it. Youngest is 2 and...

Have you tried adding the veg to your spaghetti bol to dilute the smell? Have no idea if it works, just a thought... Hopefully s&s will swap, like girls big suggested. You can only ask.

Yes, yes, yes bordersgirl, book me a ticket on that flight. Of course water flavouring cocktails on ice are a must. Bit worried about bikini issues so a swimsuit with tummy control for me. Let's go! Soontobeslim, here's to your restart today. Glug that water to fill up and get that bum back on...

Wow. You are an expert on vlcds. You have got to find what works for you. Splitting packs is a good idea for regular portions but, like borders girl, I just tend to have them at once. Trouble is, I then feel I should be ( not that I'm hungry) having a snack in-between. Probably because I see my...

Well done on your losses so far. You are doing really well.

Welcome & happy birthday. Enjoy your night out. Good luck with your s&s journey.

Wow borders girl, what a fab loss. Well done.

Hiya. That has been quite a journey already for you. So you are planning on sticking to this while looking after your little ones? Hats off to you. My youngest is two and I need to exercise huge self control when she leaves a couple of sweets in a packet or the odd cocktail sausage on her plate...

2 stone off for me. I know of a few blip times between now and then but doing my best to keep on track. In the new year I'll have my finally blast to goal.

Hi concretedaisy, how are you finding this diet? Shouldn't be a problem to have a night off to celebrate. You could always do the Atkins choice of meals to keep you in ketosis. I think the wine would knock me out of ketosis. As long as you are determined to get straight back on track. Anyway...

It tastes really fab. I chop up peppers to add when it goes in the microwave and it is so filling. I feel true.y stuffed. It feels like comfort food now the chill is starting to set in. You will really enjoy it. Have you got cottage pie too? Much blander.

Welcome. I've just done my 2nd week and the flavours are yummy. It is hard when food is central to family get togethers but could you maybe have a low card option? Total abstinence and feeling pants afterwards is tough and you just need to find what works for you. Food does have a hold, like an...

Good to see you back. Sending motivation to you to get back on track. Watch those pounds drop off!

Everyday weighing can be a de-motivator. It'll be the grand weekly wi which'll show the differences in your siggy. (& on you, of course) I'll be pleased when my 1st stone comes off.

Great work girlsbig, your losses are so fab week after week. You must look so different. I hope you are getting showered in compliments.

Vj - 49lbs to lose, 12lbs lost, 37lbs to go (3lb) 03/10/11 girlsbig98 122lb to lose, 55.5lb lost, 66.5lb to go (2.5lb) Persephone 27~28lbs to lose, 8lbs lost ,20 to go (8lb) LucySera - 70lbs to lose, 13lbs lost, 57lbs to go (2lb) FoolsGold - 38lbs to lose, 24.5lb to go 13.5lb (4lb)...

Fab news on your losses and achieving a goal. You're blog is really useful to me, I identify with the add a meal to boost the metabolism. Don't know why it works, just glad it does as it is an excuse to eat with permission.

Oh yes, I used to do that with cd bars & then whack them in the freezer for an hour before I ate them just to slow the eating process down. I should start that again. I wonder how much bigger the new bars will be?

At work I ate fish & peas and I don't think it'll kick me out of ketosis. It is hard getting back in ketosis. Stick with it, you know it'll be worth it.

How fab. Strawberry water will be great, especially made with boiled water for those colder days... If we remember them, blimey the weather is gorgeous. Big bars will be better too.

Hiya. Sounds like you've made a good start to your first day. Chocolate shake is my best, I zap it in the microwave for a minute so it is like a hot chocolate. Hope it doesn't kill off too many nutrients.

That is terrible, really yuk. It is stupid waking up feeling yuk. No great dreams. Feeling really stressed out and working hard but training day tomorrow so that is a good day, not sure what will happen lunchtime though. I'll have to see what it is.

Vj - 40lbs to lose, 9lbs lost, 31lbs to go (9lb off this 1st week) LucySera - 70lbs to lose, 13lbs lost, 57lbs to go (2lbs this week) FoolsGold - 38lbs to lose 13.5lb lost (4lb this week), 24.5lb to go Bordersgirl, 84lb to lose, 18.8lb lost, 65.2lb to go (+2.4 this week but was on a...

You have such a great attitude to getting back on track, well done. I find the ss bars so small and can devoured so quickly when eaten whilst multiple tasking. I just wish there was something I could snack on. This week, the odd babybel has been eaten but I don't know what the answer is.

Well done with your 1lb loss. I'm amazed that diet coke should have that effect on you. Hopefully you'll be back on track.

I only drink still. You'd have to check the label, sorry idk.

Hi Missal, glad you are enjoying s&s, that is definitely half the battle. I've been on it for a week and found the flavours great. Day 4 is the usual for ketosis but we are all different. I don't drink any form of coke, don't want to take the risk tbh. I add water flavouring I had left over from...

Wow, you weigh in public. I could never ever do that. Doesn't help the scales is opposite the pharmiscist never ending queue. What is your reason for going there? Do you trust your home scales? Your losses are so impressive, I hope I can have such regular losses too. I'll be looking out for...

You seem pretty headstrong to get through these first 4 days, well done you! Are you busy during the day? I was at home with my 2 year old today and she has rejected 2 slices of pizza & 4 white chocolate mice. Had to through them away before I ate them this evening, so not me. Being in ketosis...

Eek, not me. It is just bleugh to have a tongue like the base of a budgie cage. Perhaps the amount of water you are drinking is diluting the usual effects. Are you feeling hungry? That is a key sign for me. Have you checked with ketostix yet? Even if it isn't today, you should be in ketosis soon.

Yeah, I have to have a break for Xmas. There is just so much eating to be done. January is notorious for dieting. Congrats on your 1st day of restart. Fingers crossed for you wi on Weds. But the main thing, did you enjoy the week off?

Hi Persephone, are you finding the wahoo affecting ketosis? It has always been the case not to have citric acid on vlcd sites & forums, really interesting to hear your view. Hadn't dared try it myself.

So pleased. 9lbs down on the scales. 1st week done.

Of course, you have to do what works for you because it is your journey. I wasn't being judgemental, I just wanted to offer an option that might work in the short term. I'm doing vlcd for a quick fix. It won't solve my issue with my weight. I don't do exercise and will probably search for the...

Holland & Barrett do capsiplex and chilli burn but they have warnings for health issues. Otherwise google should find online suppliers. Will have a search in asda for the flavourings, thanks. Just been today but had the tribe with me which is like a military affair. Take list, load trolley with...

It's so hard to find a balance. You want everything from your life except the weight and just wish it was coming off faster, well I do. Every time I restart vlcd I think I can have the odd nibble of low carb like chicken or cheese BUT then I am disappointed that I have a small loss and wasted...

He has his moments but he does forget how harsh this diet is and offer his food / drink. Just have to keep reminding him I can't. Still, at least he wasn't having a glass of wine each night (like we used to) because he said it wasn't worth opening it for one. I know that wouldn't have stopped me.

Hey shrinky, I had a dream of eating 2 choc muffins with hot choc, no men involved. What is keeping you up? 4am eek. Hope you caught up on your sleep x

My dh said today that I look like I've lost weight and now looking slimmer. I laughed & dismissed it because I'd only started Monday. But it has kept a smile on my face, like a Bridget Jones moment, he loves me just the way I am. He is the only one who knows about my vlcd, well apart from...

Thanks all. I am feeling MUCH better after my lunch shake and more water. I wonder if was having a bar for breakfast instead of a shake, so less water, that did it. I guess I'll have to monitor that. s2d - I too have milk in my tea, just because I can't bear the thought of black tea. But I do...

But I'm past day 4. I started vlcd on Monday so no hunger or headaches. Just feeling really faint, particularly when getting up from chair etc, just odd. Don't want to take an extra pack but may have to if this carries on.

Today I have been feeling really wobbly, like light headed. I had a bar for breakfast (in bed ) with a cuppa and have started to drink water since I've been up. I take a multivitamin every day too so must be having enough vitamins & nutrients. I don't feel hungry at all so I don't want to eat...

Welcome There is a great selection too but I chose the package so I didn't have to faff & make hard decisions. 1st official start today & pleased with flavours.

Hi mollyjak, I love the spaghetti Bol too, lovely & spicy. Had it for 1st time for tea tonight. Will be getting more of those. Didn't realise it was on eBay, will have to have a look.

Gb98 - They are diet pills with thermothingies which certainly warm you up & burn calories too, over 200, meant to take them before exercise to boost your fat burning, but they didn't work for me when eating cake on the sofa but they did keep me warm.

Secret weapon to cold weather - capsimax tablets. They really warm you up and burn calories too, expensive though. I have water flavouring apple & blackcurrant left from my kee diet which is yum with half boiled and half cold water - just drinkable temperature and warming too. I will look out...

Yes, you're right. Rob said "We can completely sympathise with you and would not like our personally numbers displayed in this way to neighbours etc and can assure you we will revise and re-plan our policy for dealing with City Link. If we require to put a telephone number for this courier we...

Great minds, eh? I did contact s&s because I saw it as an infringement of data protection. Really surprised to get a reply this evening from Rob, he wrote a really long and helpful reply. Really impressed with his level of customer service (of course the £5 off my next order helps!).

Hiya -I'm a newbie here too. I started with my leftover vlcds on Monday but as my packs are here now I can start tomorrow. Great to hear you are finding the flavours good - I found the boots range (Tony Ferguson) rank.

Ooh, I love a bargain. Are you able to use up all those lemon shakes? Mine arrived today so will be starting tomorrow although ketosis has hit.

28 shakes, 28 meals, 28 bars all sitting in my house. Can't leave them in kitchen or dh and kids will help themselves to the bars. Bit miffed that they were left with a house on our road, not an immediate neighbour and no card left and then found my mobile number emblazoned across it. Right...

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New day tomorrow. Just a binge, all forgotten. Enjoy the 100% day.

Honk for today. So pleased with myself. (Though couldn't honk yesterday as had a mini doughnut)

Can't comment on the shakes as waiting for mine to arrive (ordered Saturday). Good luck with your diet...

Well done Kelly on your 6pm loss. Must feel good to be in control of food and lose weight too. Self control is where I go wrong.

You're still going strong right near the end when many of us just change diet plans to eat again. What is your plan food wise once you are at target? Does slim&save have a maintenance programme?

Things going well Hels?

Thanks. I definitely need more luck, plus motivation and determination. Not asking the world, am I?

Have you started your new shakes yet or are you going to complete the lipotrim ones 1st? Day 2 for me and I need to make a start on the water, not sure why it is a problem. Guess I've become used to drinking tea forever throughout the day.

No I am starting again on yet another diet but have tried to eat healthy over the summer but gained instead. My biggest downfall is my complete lack of exercise and sadly I'd rather eat next to nothing and see results rather that spend time I don't have to spare trying to find any motivation to...

My 1st honk. It needs to be a loud one because day 1 is so hard. Only had one and a half litres of water so far so need to have a few glug to be on catch up.

Terrible, isn't it? Wine leads to fridge raiding and mega guilt. Not sure how I'll cope when dh is having the odd glass, can't ask him to give up in sympathy too, can I? Yippee, I've had my s&s text that my order has been dispatched this morning. Definitely on my diet journey when that arrives...

I chose the multipack. Ordered Saturday. Will be interesting to see what arrives. Like all vlcds, we will have our faves. Coconut crunch bars on kee diet were to die for. Hope the soups are good, on the boots Tony ferguson were rank. eBay would be a good choice, especially as that's where I'd...

Hard work but worth it. You have great results so far which should help your motivation and mine too. Good luck today x

Thanks. Day 1 and just starting vlcd until stock arrives. Well, of course hunger pangs have started but that is just because of my bad eating habits. Woke up nervous today. Probably because I'm really wanting to succeed with a short term goal yet know how rubbish I am at giving in to...

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Great to find this part of the forum. Yet another yo-yo dieter here. I love CD but the cost is too much and when my cheque bounced, so very embarrassed about going back to my lovey cdc. Still, that was a couple of years ago now. I have 2 girls and the youngest will be turning 3 in Dec. I can...

You haven't thrown in the towel at the diet...which is always a temptation. You are being open and honest about why the loss was small. Here's to the next week and drinking all that water. Go Tasha!

Water is filling, or bloating. When the pangs hit then down some water. Are you using the flavourings or having black tea / coffee for variety over the stuff out the tap. I love sparkling water and sunshine orange. It is such a shame that you feel so bad when your determination and motivation...

And when you are in the size 10s, it'll feel fab to try on the 20s and see how huge they are. Good luck.

Ahhh, that is lovely. You lucky lady. Great to have such a supportive oh, it makes all the difference!

I think that's the problem for us. We are used to turning to food for comfort and now we can't so what are we supposed to do? I think many of us on the forum can truely sympathise with you and all wear the GUILTY AS CHARGED tshirts. Hope you can get back fast.

Just have to more precise & check with the staff 1st. "It will be all green, right?" How mad will I look?

Mid April is a realistic goal. Are you in training for the Race for Life? That must help shed a few pounds. Good luck

Went on a course yesterday and didn't want to go through the whole conversation of meal replacements, right or wrong? with a bunch of strangers so asked for a green salad. Out it came with TOMATOES, cherry ones cut in half. Well all the rest was green leaves and onions so didn't want to leave...

Yes, I think it is a case of getting my head round it and balancing it against but old purchases. But as for biting my tongue, I don't think I can tell dh. I just keep it quietly hidden in my overdraft. I think Ebay is calling... Need to chuck out the junk, starting with the maternity stuff &...

Tuesday for me

I am really pleased that my 1st wi shows 7lbs have fallen off. I happily ordered another 3 weeks of ss & sunshine orange, don't have to worry about menus. Then... my lovely cdc asked for £120. Aaargh, I gulped hard. She tried to sweeten the pill saying I coudn't get 3 weeks worth of shopping...

Keep busy or go to bed. Too cold to go out for a takeaway anyway. Paul McKenna was trying to convince one of the loose women ladies today not to eat chocolate by imaging it being chewed with your worst food in your mouth and mixing it with barber floor hair. Put me off my lunch & worked for her too.

Kept to the diet but ate a bit of cheesestring as LO was rubbing it into the sofa so I got rid of it. Probably where my problems lie, a human dustbin! Trying so hard to be good as 1st wi is tomorrow. Hope things brighten up for you.

It's a re-start to a sparkling you too! What a great way to indulge yourself when food is off limits.

Life won't stop for cd. So you've enjoyed your indulgence, it will probably motivate you to be strong again this week. My start weight is the same as yours and I would love to be in the 11s right now. Good luck on your future losses.

Echo, echo but 4lb is a super loss. I have been faffing with a low fat diet throughout Jan, 3lb 1st week then the odd lb yo-yoing on & off. Keep it real and look at the big picture, it is falling fast off you and that is what matters. CD works and that's why we put ourselves through it.

Couldn't agree more. A massive dose of the green eyed monster. Just how dare they even think it would be ok to say something like that even if they have the damn audacity to think it in the first place. You'll show 'em. Here's to size 12 & 14s!!

Get that large glass of water down you. Quick.

Mon & Tues because I don't work on those days and, unlike the weekend when the family chaos keeps me active, it is quiet and the kitchen is too close by. Only got back into CD last Wed, so far so good, therefore I'm dreading this Mon & Tues. Maybe having my WI on a Tuesday will keep me in check.

What a silly urge to have! I only re-started cd on Wed, then: On Wednesday, I roasted a chicken and didn't have any. On Thursday dd & I made teddy bear biscuits which the family have enjoyed. i didn't even taste the dough. On Friday, I cooked Salmon pasta for dh to eat yesterday & today. Today I...

On this thread you advertise yourself and the teams state what spaces they have: http://www.minimins.com/cd-teams/62689-do-you-want-team-place-does-your-team-have-vacancy-if-so-post-here-54.html When a space is available you just pop into their team thread and say hi and a quick intro about...

Well done! Great to see the tape measure showing lower numbers as well as the scales.

I agree that photos are the best. We are so self-critical that any compliment we are quick to dismiss and a hint of an insult cuts us deep. Photos don't lie. I do mine in the same doorway so I see more of the door now (I was 3 stone heavier). This diet gives quick results so it is worth taking...

Me too. Especially mealtimes, now just making soup is so quick. Mind you, it is a lifesaver at breakfast time - chaos reigns in our house.

Cracking stuff. The 1st wi is the best. Mine's not till next week. Forget the blip, you've done well.

Super news. Just the motivation you and us all need.

Was it just a bit? Or a gorge? The difference being how much it'll affect ketosis, nobody wants to feel hungry. It's horrid how the guilt is so huge when the sin is small. I echo the others, get back on track.

Mindless. Without thinking. A break in my activity, so what shall I eat? Then it dawns on me...I am on day 2 ss so the only option is more water. For a moment it was so real, just living my life, searching in my bag for my snack (um, banana bread). But it wasn't there but my container of...

Thanks both. Cicerone, your losses are impressive - nearly a stone in 2 weeks. That is just the sort of motivation I need.

Hurrah, it finally came to an end. On Monday I was on a course and at lunch 2 ladies had their LL soups, I told them how well they were doing to avoid the food. Me, I was envious of them. I have been dietingish this month. Lost 3lbs the 1st week, gained a lb each of the next 2 weeks and lost 1...

Hey team. Apologies again, I've let you down, so sorry. I was sick in bed all weekend with a horrid sickness bug that dd came down with Sat evening too. Back on my feet now. I am really not getting a grip on my work / life balance and still chasing my tail. I just don't get time to surf on the...

Thanks Trisha, it'll be nice to have a visit and a catch up. It help reassure you too. Feeling better today but the diet has gone downhill, made and eaten cake and had dessert with meal. Still, it was a day off and I felt social and it lifted my mood. I see that there is not enough for a team...

Sexy isn't about baring all. Could you go with the element of tease like Dita? Celebrate your curves, you don't have to expose them. Could you try the burlesque approach with glitz and feather boas? Be fun, flirty and fabulous!

Just another half for me. Vicky 7lbs STS, -2lb, STS Kimber 5lbs STS, STS, hol Darling09 7lbs: -1lb, -3lbs. Nic 10lbs -1lb, -1lb, +1lb Diminishingreturns 14lbs -2lbs, sts,-5lbs. rhuba 8lbs STS, -2lbs, STS tweetypie 16lbs, -2lbs Sa89 14lbs. +3lbs.-2lbs.-1lb. Bren 13lbs = +3lbs, - 2lbs, LaLaLou...

So sorry I've been away from here. Really not coping with work/life balance and had INSET on Monday so that was an extra day at work and seem to be chasing my tail ever since. Came down with a cold on wednesday and totm started today, really want a duvet day. Now my dad has invited himself down...

Oh Minivix, that is really tough. At least the support agencies are helping. I'm pt now so at the end of this month I'll find out what my monthly salary will be and will have to adjust accordingly. Only 3 payslips till Christmas and both dd and baby have their birthdays before that. I worry that...

Hey Trisha, yes it was manic. Still haven't got ourselves into a good routine and left 10 mins late today which meant getting caught in busier traffic and adding to stress level. Always relieved when I get to work as only me to think about. Concerned about dd as they seem to be a few violent...

I know it is a slow loss but a 1-2lb a week will get a stone off for Christmas. (God, then may have to start again in the new year!) Vicky 7lbs STS Kimber 5lbs STS Darling09 7lbs: -1lb, -3lbs. Nic 10lbs -1lb, -1lb Diminishingreturns 14lbs -2lbs. rhuba 8lbs STS tweetypie 16lbs, -2lbs Sa89...

Only 0.5 off for me. But it is gone! Hope I'm not eating too much, will keep a closer eye this week.

Msjmc, you are so busy, it'll take your mind off food. The scales ay seem harsh but you've done it before so can again. I know it is not easy. Beach was an hour away but took 2.5 coming home as went scenic route and included 2 toilet stops for dd. Trisha, you seem to be doing well. Mini goals...

Oh Trisha, it must be so hard for you, at least you aren't bingeing emotionally. Good luck getting back in focus. Let's hope that gain will go as fast as it came. How far is dd from you? The party was weird. It was a disco in a scout hut, the birthday girl didn't participate and sat at the food...

team: Minivix 1.69% Trisha 0% MJMC ?? - sorry I haven't you details, can you pm me your last wi for next week's loss?

What does acai berry do? Is it for cleansing / detox or fibre? Not familiar with its benefits. Looks like you are very focussed in doing the right things, well done. I am really enjoying eating fresh fruit but tend to use frozen veg for convenience now. I am amzed how full I have been feeling...

Morning all. The dress came yesterday. Even with my highest heels, it seems too long, like it would be in danger of being stepped on by others and ripped. Contacted a seamstress this morning and I can bring it round on Monday, thank goodness. Contacted dd's breakfast club again and the manager...

Hey ladies. Minivix I am surprised you cracked, you have a perfect record but it happens to us all. Are you back on track now? Gosh Msjmc, how do you do so much walking, I am so lazy in comparison. Wore my fitflops to work yesterday and my feet ached thid morning - need to do more. Trisha, a...

Hope it's not too late to hop on board! Vicky 7lbs Kimber 5lbs Darling09 7lbs -1lb Nic 10lbs -1lb Diminishingreturns 14lbs -2lbs. rhuba 8lbs tweetypie 16lbs Sa89 14lbs. +3lbs. Bren 13lbs LaLaLou 14lbs Vodevil 7lbs - sts, Lady_Amalthea 10lbs Serafyn 10lbs Wez 9lbs

I think on this diet you just have to stop scale hopping on a daily basis. CD losses were meant to be 0.5lbs per day so I looked for them. Now I accept the losses are slower so I weigh bi-weekly just to check that there is no gain and keep motivated. Your body needs to adjust between diets so...

It's a 1lb loss for me. I have eaten alot on this diet so I am pleasantly surprised, especially as I have just come off CD. Having a slow loss is fine for me as I am enjoying eating and thinking of the bigger picture. If it continues like this I'll be fab for Christmas. It is frustrating that I...

Trisha, it sounds a complete nightmare at work, after all you are all professionally carrying out your duties so don't need checking up on. Some people are beyond help and at best ignored; but when it affects your work and the atmosphere then she needs telling by her line manager. DD is off this...

I'VE WON THE DRESS!! Just hope it fits now!

Good luck with your applications Trisha, it must be horrible being unhappy at work. I was at my last school for only 2 terms when there was a change of head in the middle, she was a true control freak and I was checking the vacancies after the 1st week of her starting. When is dd off for uni...

Hey all, well done on your losses. I know I was craving to go back to work and I do love it when I am at work but the organisation at home is reaching military proportions. I know we will find an even keel eventually but the days I work the routines are all over the place. DD is loving school...

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Hate vindaloo, why eat something that burns your throat & does nasty stuff to your digestive system??? TPBM is checking out minimins whilst at work...

Why has my nail varnish chipped only hours after paying for a manicure?

Hello, may I join in? Yesterday was my 1st wi and lost 1.5lbs. Really pleased as I was doing cd and expecting a gain. May that continue as I feel like I'm eating loads and the weight is coming off. I'm just following the plan in a mag as the menus are set for 6 weeks on a weekly repetition...

Hey MsJMC, you can have my place. I am now an unofficial member and holding leader post till Ali is back at end of the month. I just like gossiping here, trying hard not to mention food. Ali, could not face a brazilian, or any form of waxing, I have a really low pain threshold, the thought...

Results Minivix 2.16% Alipally 1.77% Trisha 0% Team 1.42% Ali, got your pm will get back when have more time. Very busy naming every part of uniform as dd starts school tomorrow and I put it off as I hate ironing!

Thanks Trisha. Tomorrow will tell, don't think gain will be too bad but just more to get off!

Team losses: Minivix 2.16% Alipally 1.77% Need 3 results to enter the tournament, no pressure Trisha!!

Thanks Ali, calculations are easy. I use formulas in Excel so computer does it for me. Super loss, well done. Trisha, glad the extra packs are helping curb cravings. I was such a nibbler on cd. Glad to report that I choose apples now. Are you getting stressed by your job already? It is tough...

Great job Mini, weight is coming down well, lucky you. I haven't stepped on scales, which is good for me. I want to wait till Monday to get the full week. Dd sounds a handful at the mo, it really sets the mood for the day, we hace same issues with our dd, her moods are as changeable as a...

Ha! When I had 0% too. Great work team, I'm so proud!!!! Had a lovely day at the zoo yesterday, it was fab. Didn't want ice-cream, although dh, who is following plan with me, did. He is eating more than me but he is over 6ft 3 so I think he'll be fine. Baby did not like nursery today, she...

I love being part of a team so I'm happy to stay here. Obviously, my results shouldn't be entered, although they may be better than my recent cd ones!. Prepared for a gain in the 1st week because it is a return to eating but the diet is based on the Scarsdale Medical diet so is high in protein...

Results posted Mini 3.14% Ali 3.12% Trisha 0.36% Wez 0% Team 1.85%

Hey MsJMC, you had a lot to get through. You came back when it is right for you. Good luck with your journey again. I haven't done as well as I'd hoped but I need to eat now. Ooh Ali, off to see the sun. How lucky, hope going up the plan a bit works for you. Will be good to see dh again after...

Ali, plan sounds perfect. We aren't going to argue with a cdc are we?? Your losses are super so you it shouldn't be a problem. That's funny Trisha, maybe the lady mistook you for someone else. id she know your name? Conversation must have been awkward or one-sided. You may just have to ask her...

Fantastic Ali and Mini. You two are doing great. That weight is coming off fast. Ali, I know, as I will admit, if I didn't buy nuts then I wouldn't eat them. No-one else in the house eats them. Obviously, don't buy them. Trisha, it is soul destroying when the scales go up when you are trying...

Hiya all Ali, you are still doing so well. Must be great to look forward to a wi!! Trisha, the water is bound to catch up isn't it? I mean, it flushes the fat out. It certainly won't be doing you any harm anyway. How ridiculous is this. I spend most of the day in the house (except nursery...

STS this week. Fine with that, it is not a gain. Don't think I'll do aam this week though. Trisha, sounds like a good plan to give dh food you won't eat. Do you still have to cook the meals or will he? Ali, 5lbs is fab, your plan is working. It will probably be more by Wednesday the rate you...

Superstar Mini, doing yourself proud! Well we came 2nd (not sure what is happening to the other teams though): 1.69% Chasing Butterflies (29) W31 W33W31 Angelchaser (2.14%) 1.47%Weight to go (27) W13 W13 W19 W33 4 results Minivix (3.54%) % CD W8 Warrior Princesses!*** (21) W16 W26 W28W16 W21...

Oh dear, the will was there... I did only have planned meal with the family but I sampled the trifle and lemon drizzle cake by the mouthfull. Ok, not drastic and it tasted good. Was it worth it? Probably not :( Trisha, at least you did 4 litres for a day, it is a start and going forward! Do...

Results submitted Minivix 3.54% Alipally 1.18% Trisha 0.36% Wez 0.3% Team 1.47% Ali, tournament results normally posted Monday am in the sticky above.

Ali, those are great results, really motivating. What were you doing in Cardiff? I grew up there, really miss the place, particularly the shopping and nightlife. Trisha, at least that housework will burn the fat. Another loss is great, however small. We have family coming for lunch and I've...

Funny, isn't it? Read another board (when googling it) that said she was going to use it by the window for the neighbours, um, interest. Others suggested screaming at the same time. Anyway, I think as it is 48lb then it'll have to find a static place, ironically the bedroom. If it was downstairs...

:553::talk017::party0011::party0011::party0011:5 As:party0011::party0011::party0011::talk017::553: Wow Trisha you must be so proud of DD. I bet she's out celebrating! Are you getting her a reward? Well done you sticking to 100%. Are you looking forward to going back to work? Kids are in on the...

Only .5lbs this week, aargh the challenge is too hard!! Banafell - 14bs Boardwitless -12lbs (7lbs lost - 5lbs to go) cad1 - 21lbs charlotte k 14lb - 8.5lb down - 5.5lb to go DappyMare - 18lbs DisneyParis - 10lbs - 4lb lost - 6lbs to go Doubledebra - 14lbs -6.2lbs off 7.8lbs to go eyeontheprize...

Why not go darker rather than staying blond? Maybe a long layered fringe? I love Claudia Winkleman's hair but couldn't stand it hanging around my face.

I had a summer job at Pontins Camber Sands holiday shop and was trying to be helpful to a blind guest shopping with his daughter, 1st thing I said, "So, what are you looking for?" Luckily, he couldn't see me cringe. LOL @ memory of DH at his work's xmas do a few years ago after a few bevvies...

Well done Minivix on your huge loss, did you do anything different this week? You are doing so well, do you notice the change in your clothes yet? I have only had 1 week of adding food before and it was hard to get back. I am really enjoying salad at the mo, particularly cottage cheese. Sorry...

In case you haven't looked, we came 2nd!!! 1.79% Chasing Butterflies (29) W31 W31 butterfly (2.65%) 1.65%Weight to go (27) W13 W13 W19 4 results minivix (3.41%) 1.26% SKINNY BEATCHS (24) W10 W17 W19 W21 W27W17 W27 3 results Roberta (1.78%) % CD W8 Warrior Princesses!*** (21) W16 W26 W28W16...

Hey all, well done mini on your tournament achievement!!! That is a big goal, 8lbs wow. Sad to report only lost .5lbs this week. Spoke at length to cdc and she persuaded me to have a meal so I am using a side plate for a green salad, ham & cottage cheese. Doesn't go with porridge obviously so...

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Would love it when kids make me dinner, even dh never bothered. He once made his signature dish, chicken in bacon, but has never done it since. But that is down to roles, I wouldn't want to do the garden or sort all the recycling and bins out. When are you going to see your dh ali? Is it the...

Team 1.65% minivix 3.41% wez 1.19% alipally 0.94% trisha 0.71%

Wow! You have achieved so much through your losses. It is great that you have done it so quickly. For me, the journey can feel neverending...

Afternoon all! Lovely start to day, baby woke at 4 and dh fed her (1st time in ages for him to help during the night) then dd didn't get up till 7 and baby at 8, feel like I've had a good night's sleep. Dh got me new Reggae cd today and it feels summery, we got married in St Lucia so brings back...

Last time I put off the dentist was in 2000 when I moved to Wiltshire. Finally went with severe toothache and then needed an extraction but had to be sedated at the hospital, it was horrid and I just hate going. Relieved no new cavities but dreading having old ones replaced, wish they were...

Well done on 100%, you've done better than me. But I have managed 3 litres. You've been quiet about the gym recently, glad you are still going. Found a great site for free mp3 downloads today so I've been procrastinating, reminising and downloading loads of music for my car.

Super news on the losses - well done Alipally & Minivix. Also, 1st week done is an achievement in itself, long may that continue. Trisha, you are getting so organised. I've struggled with the water, probably because we were out & about till 4ish. Had 500ml bottle at lunch but had to catch the...

How frustrating Trisha, getting into ketosis is so hard, but once you are over that hurdle then that'll help. It's funny your prep for dd's 1st move away, I remember my mum regularly giving me food parcels and I was full board for the 1st year, it was always gratefully received. Alipally...

2lb off for me... Banafell - 14bs Boardwitless -12lbs (2lbs lost - 10lbs to go) cad1 - 21lbs charlotte k 14lb - 5lb down - 9lb to go DappyMare - 18lbs DisneyParis - 10lbs - 0lb lost - 10lbs to go Doubledebra - 14lbs -5.2lbs off 8lbs to go eyeontheprize - 10lbs fatandfedup 14lbs Kaceyboo-...

Tournament results: 2.17% Shape Shifters (13)W2 W2 W11 3 results Amanda71 (2.96%) 2.05% CD W8 Warrior Princesses!*** (21) W16 W26 W28W16 W21 W26 W28 3 results Stellap(4.21%) 1.99% Moving Mountains (4) W1 W30 W1 W24 W30 4 results b_n_3003 (3.12%) 1.77% Chasing Butterflies (29) W31 W31 5 results...

Welcome Minivix to our team. I have 2 girls, a 4 year old and a 7 month old so usually have naughties in the house. Eldest dd doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, in fact she only finished her last easter egg this week, not like me at all! Shame about your soup, could you have blended it? I know...

We had a great time in Wales and the weather was lovely, usually rains when we are there. My dad had had flood damage and needs to pack up the downstairs as the furniture is being put into storage and the insurers are moving their workmen in tomorrow to dry it out, could take up to 6 months to...

Hey Minivix, team 27 still has a space! Our newest member is only in her 3rd week. You are very welcome. Pop in and introduce yourself.

Team results submitted: Alipally 1.62% Wez 1.18% Trisha 0.71% Team 1.14%

Morning ladies! There am I getting dd organised for infants and you are getting things for your dd for uni! Never used a mac myself, bought a widescreen HP laptop last autumn, love it and had no probs. I recommend cheap software from Pugh as they offer great discounts for students and...

Weight to go Team 27 still has a space if either of you are interested. Pop in and introduce yourself.

Woo-hoo I was not embaressed but, weirdly, I did get dressed up and full make-up to feel the part to cover the fact that I probably shouldn't have the bag for financial reasons. Went to a different r&b to return them and there were two lovely girls (possibly students) who didn't even question...

Ha, ha! In the cold light of day I have realised that I have over splurged in R&B so I have decided to return the bag, they cost more than the shoes and weren't an exact match. I called their head office and checked their refund policy because I had only changed my mind afterall. Anyway...

No harm in looking for a car. My last car broke down last August for the 1st time and it was 10 years old. It was overheating and local garage fixed it, but they hadn't so it went back and forth for a week and couldn't solve it so I started searching online and when it had to go to a 2nd garage...

As we haven't heard from Puggy for a few weeks, I have advertised her space.

1st 2lbs gone... DappyMare - 18lbs soontobelittlegem - 14lbs redhead66 - 18lb Banafell - 14bs eyeontheprize - 10lbs LV30 - 14lbs Kate+Matt - 14lbs Steel - 15lbs Lizzylocket - 12lbs shelley 12 lbs fatandfedup 14lbs Sbridge7 14lbs charlotte k 14lb wellandgood 10lbs Lexy1972 - 10lbs Wez...

Bad luck with your tenants, it really is hit or miss even with an agent. I been unlucky with both male and female lodgers when I lived alone, they can just be inconsiderate because it is not theirs. I hated them helping themselves to my food (I am not a charity) and not passing on phone...

1 space available on team 27. Please pop in and say hi.

Trisha, glad your hols were fab even though dh was ill, I hope he's better now. I think you've done a great job to stick with the plan on hols, a few slips wasn't a gorge and only a small gain really. Team losses submitted: Alipally 3.78% Wez 1.16% Trisha 0% Team 1.96%

Team losses Alipally 3.78% Wez 1.16% Daiseydoo has taken a week off cd, Miss M is off plan but may pop in to record her losses, trisha is on holiday and may still let us know. Haven't heard from Puggy for a couple of weeks. We need 3 results to enter and I've asked for all results to be in...

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Right, I am so rubbish at these but I am determined. For July challenge I only lost 8lbs, how rubbish is that? My wi day is Monday and there are 5 in August so I stand a chance if I lower my goal. :cross:Fingers crossed :cross: DappyMare - 18lbs soontobelittlegem - 14lbs redhead66 - 18lb...

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Being upfront is a brave choice, even when I popped into work a few weeks ago I didn't mention how my baby weight has dropped off. My family know and I am just avoiding social food/drink occasions, we are off to a dd's friend's bbq in August so will have to play the "so full, already eaten "...

Yes, we won the 1st week we became a team and had the biggest loser because we were all new returners. Sadly since then we are nearer the bottom but then as many teams were entering. You are certainly keeping yourself busy! What job are you going for? Will it be based in Brussels? I couldn't...

Oh Ally, that makes so much sense. It's amazing how negative comments stay with us whereas we brush asides the positives. Great to see you are rejuvenated and ready to give it your all. Well done on your 1st wi losses and good luck. It is really interesting reading and I totally agree that...

Ahhh Daiseydoo, I don't blame you at all. I think a week off will help your motivation again when you get back in ketosis, obviously the hard bit is the 1st 4 days again. You are working so hard and I'm sitting at home doing very little, such diversity brings our cd team together because our ups...

Arbuthnott1098 - 14lb (1lb lost, 13lbs to go!) BKC1969 14lbs (7lbs lost, 7lbs to go) Claireb22 - 14lb (10lbs lost 4 to go) Dappymare -14lb DisneyParis - 14lb Doubledebra - 14lb (17lbs lost, done it hooray!!!) ELAY - 14lb eyeontheprize - 12lb (11lbs gone) FoodLover - 4lb Herewego - 10lbs Jacci...

Well done Daiseydoo on your loss! Hope things are going well. Wow Ali, you're a CDC! That must be a great motivator to see your clients losing their weight. My CDC is trying to do ss at the mo too as she put on 1.5 stone but every time I see her she has reasons why she didn't get started...

Hiya all. Good luck Miss M on your determination for this week. Alipally, looking forward to your 1st week's loss, it is always a great boost to the start of your journey. Have you done cd before? Off to see Ice age 3 this morning with dd, it is her 1st time in the cinema, she's been to the...

Team results so far: Wez 1.15% Trisha 0.72% Daiseydoo 0% Allypally - what day is your wi?

Hiya all. Thanks for pm Miss M, sorry things have been so bad for you.I agree with Trisha, your cdc should be more understanding and flexible in these circumstances. I am glad you are still around and thinking about yourself, your place on the team is secure. Let us know your losses on your...

Hi Alipally, you are very welcome. I'm the team leader. I just need your last wi (is that 225lbs?) and then post your weekly losses by the end of Saturday. If we have at least 3 then I'll post our team % loss to Irene for our tournament. Good luck with your mini goal, is your hubby in the...

I'm really gonna try and complete this challenge. Bring it on! DappyMare - 18lbs soontobelittlegem - 14lbs redhead66 - 18lb Banafell - 14bs eyeontheprize - 10lbs LV30 - 14lbs Kate+Matt - 14lbs Steel - 15lbs Lizzylocket - 12lbs Wez - 14lbs

My cdc offers Mon all day, Thurs and Sat mornings. I go Mondays 9:30 but it is useful to have other options should something come up.

12 is the magic number for me too! I have the clothes(pre-pregnancy), just need the body to fit them again.

Team 27 Weight to go still has a space. Come and join us.

Of course fil didn't ring hotline but said he was feeling better today. Time will tell I guess. Nothing went to plan today. I'd ordered 2 uniform skirts from George in June, heard nothing so popped in today, she went through 3 order books, found my order where someone had written "unable to...

Great news! Feels like you can see the finish line now. Just a sprint to the end. That's how I'm looking at it. We can do it. Keep up the good work.

I think the surgeries are offering such a poor service and then they are thinking of bringing in a £20 consultation charge too. People just won't go at all and serious conditions will be brushed aside because we can't afford to go. Most people are not hypochondriacs and only go when they need...

Arbuthnott1098 - 14lb (1lb lost, 13lbs to go!) BKC1969 14lbs (7lbs lost, 7lbs to go) Claireb22 - 14lb (5lbs lost 9 to go) Dappymare -14lb DisneyParis - 14lb Doubledebra - 14lb (6lbs lost 8 to go) ELAY - 14lb eyeontheprize - 12lb (7.5lbs gone) FoodLover - 4lb Herewego - 10lbs Jacci - 14lb...

I love the 1st one. They are both sassy and great for dancing. It'll be useful to get the feel of the material when you try them, that should swing it. You want to feel the quality and see the hang. For free delivery, order them in your size now just to help you decide. Send them back because...

Just what you don't need before you go away, are you leaving dd at home? The main thing in an accident is that no-one is hurt. Do you know how it happened? I hit a parked car many years ago, the guy came out of his house and refused to speak except "leave it to the insurers", obviously my fault...

...and she slept through till 6!!! HV was obviously right, long may that continue. Where are you off? Are you going Sat? Shopping in Southampton today as much better range of baby things, need new highchair cushions and straps, didn't cope with 4 years of storage too well. No team entry...

I have a trampoline which I dump in front of the tv so I don't get bored when jogging on it. I aim for alternate days so anything extra is a bonus! Also have a lateral thigh trainer but it is weighty to shift about and so I don't use it as often as I should. I walk too, I push my baby in her...

Any wi results this week please?

Hey Trisha, that is alot of candidates to interview, isn't it? Did you find out who got the job - was it the link school lady? Is your cdc supportive on your downs? We've all been there when your diet is not your priority for good or bad reasons. The positive thing is that any gains come off...

No, I just went for a keeping in touch day from maternity so i could plan with my colleague and meet my new class. It was freedom and I loved the day. Teething can really get baby down but nurofen works. She isn't suffering as much as dd did but I won't speak (type??) too soon. How sad to go...

Hi all, team 27 does still have 1 space, if anyone is interested??? Pop into our thread.

Daiseydoo, what did you study at uni? Have you graduated? Could I just check your stats - is 167lbs your last wi? Oh, I can't wait to be in the 11s! Trisha-have you heard yet? How did today affect your diet? Mind is still whirring after visiting work yesterday so I've been nibbling cheese by...

Welcome Daiseydoo - you found us!! I'm a cd returner, did cd to get rid of 1st lot of baby weight and she is 4 now! I'm back to get rid of 2nd baby weight, had her just before xmas 08. Still on maternity leave from teaching and aim to be back in old work clothes for Sept when I return...

"I went to bed fat and woke up skinny" To lose all that weight and look back as though it came off in the blink of an eye puts the journey in perspective. Being without food feels like an age when you are going through it but in a lifetime it is nothing. Such a positive lady.

How do you survive on only 2 pairs of trousers for work? Maybe it's just me but I like to wear a clean pair every day. Do you must have a casual pair that will get you through tomorrow and is a skirt completely out of the question? Or would a belt help for the baggy pair? Hope you find something...

Team 27 has a space, please pop in and join us!

Gosh no, I don't want her with me for both our benefits. I need her to develop in her own right and I don't want staff avoiding talking about their class because I'd be a parent in the staffroom. I don't know about the future though because she will be in an infant school and will be in y4 of a...

Sounds a relaxing break. I usually spend the 1st week catching up on housework, it lies low on the priority list doesn't it. I've taught Y4/5 for many years but in Sept I've got Y3/4, I'm junior trained and prefer y5. The problem with y3 is they are still very much infants for the whole autumn...

I wouldn't tell my dh. It was only when I'd lost milestones of 2stones, then 2.5 and 3 stones that I told him my losses. I can't admit my weight ever to friends or family, I think it is such a personal thing. But here we celebrate our losses through anonymity and I'm comfortable with that.

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Look at my stats, they are slow but they are coming off. I hoped to be at goal at the start of september but I won't be far off. If I accept that I'll be doing cd through September too then I feel less pressured. By Sept I'll be in smaller clothes and doing cd for nearly half a year. Yes, I want...

End of year is a lovely time. I'm going in tomorrow to meet my new class, so excited! I know i'm not near goal but at least I don't still look pregnant and can wear normal clothes - women can be so judgemental! Any plans for your 6 week break?

Hey thinfor30 come and join us, Team 27 Weight to go. Just introduce yourself on our thread.

Weekly results: .24% CD W8 Warrior Princesses!*** (21) W16 W26W16 W21 W26 3 results Tif (4.88%) 2.53% SKINNY BEATCHS (24) W10 W17 W19 W21 W27W17 W27 6 results roberta (4.28%) 1.74% The Water Babes (9) W5 W15 W 18W5 W15 W18 4 results Kitt21 (3.03%) 1.32% Weight to go (27) W13 W13 W19 4 results...

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Oops posted on old thread Arbuthnott1098 - 14lb (1lb lost, 13lbs to go!) BKC1969 14lbs (7lbs lost, 7lbs to go) Claireb22 - 14lb (5lbs lost 9 to go) Dappymare -14lb DisneyParis - 14lb Doubledebra - 14lb (6lbs lost 8 to go) ELAY - 14lb eyeontheprize - 12lb (5lbs gone) FoodLover - 4lb Herewego -...

LizS - 14lb RuthG - 14lb wellandgood - 12lb moti17 - 14lb ELAY - 14lb slimmeplease - 14lb sarahlasvegas - tbc minxie - 14lb katierose - 14lb eyeontheprize - 12lb LV30 - 14lb trisha - 14 lb Lizzylocket - 12lb Dappymare -14lb Lin18 - 14lb Wez -14lb - 4lbs lost - 10lbs to go DisneyParis - 14lb...

Team 27 Weight to go have a space. Pop in and join us.

Lost 3lbs this week. Really pleased. Funny day today after a week of having all the family home for a week, it is just baby and me and it is pouring down with rain and she is crying. Ho hum!

It is hard. The weather makes you feels worse too. Oh to wake up on a sunny day and feel positive about the diet. But it's a Sunday and the rain poured here. The thing with cd is you will get losses and, unlike other diets, you won't have a gain when you stick with it. My journey has been slow...

MissM, well done on your loss. It's amazing the difference between being 13lbs rather than the next stone, it is only 1lb but it feels a huge leap down. Great work! Sounds like you had a fun hen night, clubs are hard going when sober and feeling old! Still, the company and celebrations make it...

Results submitted! Puggy 2.51% MissM 1.75 Wez 0.56% Trisha 0% Team 1.32%

Pants weather today, just drizzling all day. It had made me feel so tired and hungry today. Ate nuts and cheese but not excessively. My hair has been rubbish, really limp because of the damp. The 2 fetes we went too were fine and entice you to spend lots of money so hope I win something on their...

Thanks for your results. Puggy 2.51% Wez 0.56% Trisha 0% Team 1.17% I'll check in the morning but if no more results come in then I'll submit these.