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  1. aislinn

    New(kind of) starter!

    Hi Batlo8 You sound like you are in the zone so go for it. Good luck Aislinn x
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    Struggling... :(

    I can’t really remember day 4 but remember SS being a mind over matter thing. It’s so worth it when you step on those scales and see a loss……….any loss!! You hang on in there and keep posting that way you are distracted and your hands are busy. Good luck Aislinn x
  3. aislinn

    What should I do??

    Hmmmm what a dilemma. It depends if having a day off would the start of a slippery slope…………….. Maybe you could challenge yourself for the first wedding and continue your diet for that day without the alcohol and food - then see how you feel and how it went. If it was absolutely terrible then...
  4. aislinn

    Random Thoughts

    Should I open another bottle of red or log off and go to bed? Aislinn x
  5. aislinn

    OMG Ryan Air Fat Tax to fly

    I wouldn’t say that I am irate. I just feel very strongly about discrimination for which I have been at the brunt of for many years although not because of my size. This tax would not affect me but I know a lot of people who would be affected by it for various reasons. Prader willis is just...
  6. aislinn

    OMG Ryan Air Fat Tax to fly

    Prader willis is not that rare in my line of work. It also depends on your GP if he will give you a medical exemptions. Many GP are old school and genuinely think that if folk cut down they WILL lose weight. Aislinn x
  7. aislinn

    OMG Ryan Air Fat Tax to fly

    To me this fat tax is flaming crazy!! I know that some people 'are what they eat' but there are some people who are over weight due to genuine health problems for example people with bone disease such as arthritis who can’t exercise or people who has psychiatric issues such as prader willis...
  8. aislinn

    So undecided........

    Hi Louisa firstly well-done for finding the site – I had never even heard of it when I started dieting. As you can see there are so many different diets that people are following on here and they all seem to work for some people. It’s like Mhairi says it’s what suits you. I have never dieted...
  9. aislinn

    Anyone into Tattoos,Piercings & Body Modification?

    …………..tattoos are fine. When I see very elaborate tattoos on show I just wonder how folk will feel when they are old and grey. Now when it comes to body modification I’d have to say each to their own!!! I would have to be sure it wouldn’t affect me having any emergency treatment and that it...
  10. aislinn

    Miserable As Sin!

    Oh I know it can be so tedious. Try having a bath with some extravagant products in. Or have a shower and then use some gorgeous smelling body lotion. Using a face mask is always a treat and I particularly love doing a pedicure or manicure. Having a duvet day on the couch with a good film, the...
  11. aislinn

    What's everyone's reason for losing weight?

    1. To look better in my clothes. 2. To be able to do a body attack class without having to bind my wobbly bits down with foundation under garments. 3. To be able to go back to the Chinese buffet trolley more than once without others thinking ‘greedy cow’. 4. So that I’m not always the ‘forever...
  12. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    Quote from Allyday LOVE the gym i go 3/4 times a week for about 90 mins a sesh and it's great! but i really can't do spinning it makes me feel like i never want to move again afterwards..you spinners deserve a medal! I think initially spinning is a bit like Marmite you either love it or hate...
  13. aislinn

    a little treat....

    Lol! Say nowt she may not notice!!
  14. aislinn

    CD rituals!!

    My daughter pointed out that I always make my filter coffee and porridge in the same order every morning. I then noticed that I also have a special mug for soup, special one for shakes, a mug for black coffee, a special bottle to mix my flavoured water in and then a different one for just...
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    Enjoying the gym?!

    Whey hey I survived my first spin class in just over 3 months. I kept going for the 45 mins and more or less upped the gears as instructed………I was sooooooooooo tired at the end but it was worth it. I’m a bit sore today I’ll need to use my gel seat for a while until my butt toughens up again.
  16. aislinn

    What do you miss?

    This thread is not meant to be just about food or to encourage anyone who is trying not to eat to eat, it just about the things we miss. So here goes. I really miss the Friday night ritual of putting my works laptop away in the den and taking the cork out of a bottle of red whilst we decide...
  17. aislinn

    Guess Who's Back?

    Welcome a stone in a month should be doable particularly if you choose a plan that suits you. Good luck
  18. aislinn

    i bought a size .........................

    Well done Susan you must be well chuffed
  19. aislinn

    Guess Who's Back?

    oops wrong thread
  20. aislinn

    sick of other peoples negative comments about SS

    You know what it would be a lot easier if folk could just accepted that we are all different and different things float our boats. For example I could not do slimming world with its red days and green days. Nor could I do weight watchers with all the adding up BUT I accept that is suits other...
  21. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    Spoke to one of the instructors’ of the spin class yesterday and he said he is happy for me to come back in his class……….yippee!! He just asks that I take it easy and not up the gears or sprit. The class starts at 7pm can’t wait. Wenczmastah do you hook up with anyone at the gym? Because I...
  22. aislinn

    HAVE YOU NOTICED?

    Your racial make – up also affects your weight. Black people have denser bones so tend to weigh more. Other cultures have bigger hips and boobs and so may weigh less but wear a bigger size. Strange…………..and even stranger is shoe size…………….
  23. aislinn

    The final stone

    Good luck hun, well done on previous weight loss and maintaining it, you should do the last stone easily. I’m doing that nibbling on chicken thing rather than having a meal.
  24. aislinn

    ***wednesday*** lets do it hr by hr***

    One pint of water, one pint of black coffee and a bowl of porridge. I am now panicking slightly as I hear that there is a porridge shortage. I’m thinking should I go see my CDC and buy next weeks stock a week early as I don’t know how I will survive without it now I’ve tasted it. Going to do...
  25. aislinn

    sick of other peoples negative comments about SS

    Take no notice Jen. I was off CD for nearly 4 months including time leading up to my surgery. I had 3 months of not being able to do any exercise apart from gentle walking. I have been eating a mainly low carb diet but didn’t deprive myself and I have only gained 3lb in that time. Flaming...
  26. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    I just love the spin classes doing at least 3 x 45mins sessions per week followed by 3 x 1hour sessions of body pump. I also have a ‘when I’m well’ circuit programme that I do on my ‘rest’ days. I go to JJB which is fab and has a wide variety of classes and they are really open to new ideas...
  27. aislinn

    HELP - day 1 on CD and I'm really struggling!!!!

    Oh well done you and a big hug from me…….you know you can do this. You can add pepper and although it says don’t add salt I do in some of the soups because they are just too bland. The way I see it is if I’m limited to what I can eat it had better taste damn good!! Good luck for day two your...
  28. aislinn

    week 2 and bars

    You know what, it seems like every CDC is slightly different. I guess it happens with everything in that folk interpreted information slightly different. Do CDC go to CDC school or something……….how do they get to be one? Don’t get me wrong I’m not slating them or anything after all I wouldn’t...
  29. aislinn

    Peter Kay's Reality Show

    It was just so funny and sooooooo accurate.
  30. aislinn

    Back with tail between my legs

    Hi Bethan, welcome back it doesn’t matter where you’ve been (so to speak….lol!! ) you are here now. You’ve had a blow out and today’s a new day so don’t beat yourself up. I’m in week two of CD after a 4 month break leading up to and after surgery. I’ve just had a strawberry shake and a...
  31. aislinn

    Newbie :)

    Welcome aboard Kaceyboo. I’m in week two of the Cambridge diet after a 4 month break due to surgery. Good luck
  32. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    Had my first few sessions at the gym last week as I’m now 3 months post op. I was only allowed to do hill walking on the tred mill and the cross trainer. My instructor feels that I should stick to that for 6 sessions before attempting the bike classes or lifting weights again. I need that...
  33. aislinn

    How do you make a perfect cup of tea?

    Drink coffee………….lol!! The water has a lot to do with the tea as does the quality of the tea. Here in Lancashire the water is fabulous lovely and clear straight from the tab. My sister who lives in America loves to come over to get a decent brew!!
  34. aislinn

    long,depressing,confession.

    Welcome back. Don’t beat yourself up to err is human. We aren’t robots and so that’s what makes us, us ……………the beautiful us. Forgive yourself and try again. Good luck.
  35. aislinn

    No More CD stuff!! Wot to do?

    Hi Blushappysmile, I would take a vitamin, mineral and iron supplement if you aren’t going to have the soups. You can get them for a few pence in most supermarkets. Following a low carb, Atkins type diet should be fine…….lean meat….. fish, green veg………and of course lots of water.
  36. aislinn

    HELP - day 1 on CD and I'm really struggling!!!!

    That sounds like a plan, having a positive mental attitude always helps, having good support around helps too. I don’t know if you work but initially I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want them banging on about all the negatives. I used to put the powder in a container and then just add...
  37. aislinn

    Office Dares....

    Lol!! Those are flaming mad!! So wish that I wasn’t off sick so that I could do them……I am usually pretty crazy myself. I might see if I can do some of them doing the weekly shop in Tesco.
  38. aislinn

    1 year ago today...(O/T)

    Wow……….!!! Your story has really touched a nerve (don’t know why). Well flaming done and what a moving post. I’m sure anyone reading that and in a similar situation will gain courage to think of doing the same. With that strength and determination you’re sure to achieve what ever goal you set...
  39. aislinn

    any team need another loser?

    Thanks Frances – I’ll do that
  40. aislinn

    Porrige - i get what all the fuss is about!

    Porridge has been my saviour and I prefer it blended it reminds me of Readybrek…….Love it …..Love it …..Love it!!
  41. aislinn

    HELP - day 1 on CD and I'm really struggling!!!!

    Hi, I’m on my 5th day after a break following surgery. The first few days were hell this time round. I tried to keep busy and drank lots of water and back coffee. I broke out in a sweat and could not stop shaking. On day one I had a craving for nuts and ended up eating some. I must say that I...
  42. aislinn

    any team need another loser?

    This team thing sounds interesting I’m back 3 months post surgery and on my 5th day of the diet can I play please?
  43. aislinn

    starting on sunday

    I’ve just gone back on the CD following surgery – I’m in week one. Thank goodness for the introduction of porridge its fab!! I’m going to see my CDC tomorrow even though I’m not due to see her until Monday so that I can get some more. They are so filing I’ve been having them for tea as well as...
  44. aislinn

    starting on sunday

    Hi loselose, Sunday will be a new start so forget the weight gain history at least you know that you can do it. Good luck
  45. aislinn

    Need new shoes?????????

    Angie, I think you may be on the right track……lol! Aislinn x
  46. aislinn

    Need new shoes?????????

    Lol it’s so weird it has happened to me. And yes you do loose fat off your feet and ankles and calves. It was grand because it meant that I had a real excuse to buy more shoes but sad also because some of my favourite shoes became too big. I don’t know about you but I also find wearing...
  47. aislinn

    Any scrapbookers here?

    Oh I had an absolute burster spending nearly £60.00. We then went to Betty’s tea rooms and pigged out on her fat rascal………..delish!!! I’m back on the diet on Monday as I will then be 3 months post op. Aislinn x
  48. aislinn

    Euro millions £100m jackpot - what would you do with it?

    As one of nine children with an elderly mother, tens of nieces and nephews and a dozen great nieces and nephews and what seems to be billions of cousins…………..I’d keep quiet for a while whilst I figure out how to divide it up. Some relatives would need more than others so I couldn’t divide it...
  49. aislinn

    Any scrapbookers here?

    I went to my first craft event on Saturday in Harrogate – it was fantastic and huge…….I was like a child in a sweet shop!! As we arrived there was a lady spending £120.00 on the first stall my friend and I nudged each other in surprise…………a quarter of the way round I had already spent...
  50. aislinn

    water intake

    I was told by my physiotherapist that I should not drink more that 2 litres or 4 pints of fluid over 24 hours unless it is warm weather or I’ve been exercising. I was asked to record all my fluids including foods with high water contents like soup or fruits. She felt I was having too much...
  51. aislinn

    New to C.D

    Hi Smurf, at the top of the page there is blue band with lots of headings in white. If you click on user CP that will take you to all the threads that you have made a comment on. You can edit stuff by clicking on the links down the right hand side. I’ve no idea how to put the fancy icons...
  52. aislinn

    New to C.D

    Hi Smurf, looks like you are doing ok – it took me ages to learn how start a new thread and then I posted it in the middle of someone else’s…..oops. I did the CD diet and lost nearly two stone in about 5 weeks – I think. That was despite being ill and having to sugary cough medicine and having a...
  53. aislinn

    I can not believe how some people can be so horrible!

    It can get quite lively on here but folk seem to be respectful even if the don’t agree with you. I haven’t noticed any name calling or anything like that yet. Aislinn x
  54. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Thanks for all the info everyone. Had a fabulous time at Sherwood centre parcs and would definitely go again. It was really worth putting a thread on here I would recommend that you do it if going somewhere new. Aislinn x
  55. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Oh thanks very much for that Jennikay that’s been really useful. Busy putting the last bits together now. Aislinn x
  56. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    I tried yoga and Pilates a couple of times but didn’t like either - I think I like the immediate adrenalin rush and the fact that I can hardly stand when I’ve finished…….Lol!! My OH half loves the classes and swears by them though. My sister does a trampoline class and hoopla at her gym – she...
  57. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Thanks Jennikay so glad that you had a good time. We have got bikes – it sounds like it huge if you are 30 minutes walk away from so things. I love coffee so will get some from our local supermarket. Just boring questions really – do I need to take tea towels, hand soap, loo rolls, bin bags...
  58. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Hmmmm Taz…………all I can say is trying to be serious in that situation was bad enough but when the one eyed trousers snake just won’t go to sleep its worse!!! The tablets have now been shared out amongst our friends to see what impact it has on them. I’d better stop with the stories before...
  59. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    Hi Rich, I’m a real spin fan too doing 3-4 per week. I sometimes do 6 if I can squeeze them in, in between visits during the day. I’ve not been for a couple of months now because I had an op. I can start going to the beginner’s classes from the 1st Sept and build back up to ‘crazy’ spin from...
  60. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    …………..then there was the story of mistaken identity. For a laugh me and my other half ordered some herbal Viagra type tablets off the internet to see what they would do. OH is insisting that you are all clear that he doesn’t actually need them!! When they arrived we read the ingredients (OH...
  61. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    ………….then there was the time when I thought there you go again Aislinn being all modern and with it – serves you right! I’d lost a few pounds and was feeling……..you know a bit more feminine. So when the other half gave me that look as I walked into the bedroom I thought ‘ding dong’, go for it...
  62. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Lol………it’s all down to Xenical. It nearly ruined my life!! Aislinn x
  63. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    See now Taz I feel like I am going into confession! …………..Xenical made me stand back when I knew someone else had taken my blame. Whilst visiting a client (Ms Smith) I needed a wee – which was fine as I’d known her a while. Anyway even though I tried my...
  64. aislinn

    Any scrapbookers here?

    Hi Samantha the workshops are about how to use new things and equipment. Some also allow you to produce things over the weekend and include lunch. I get lots of my ideas from magazines. I went to a shop that I sourced from a mag on Saturday - deep joy………… Aislinn x
  65. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Oh thanks for tips. Bunnyg you have gone and mentioned the P word. I am having a pancake phase at the moment; I’ll be as big as a house by the time I leave!! I am hoping to at least have a facial. I recently had a hysterectomy so lying on my stomach is still to sore at the moment. My sister has...
  66. aislinn

    Enjoying the gym?!

    I must admit I am a gym junkie too. I just love the adrenal rush after a class – spin and body pump being my favourite. I had an op on the 8th July and have to wait until I see the consultant before I can go back (next Thurs) ……and then I can only do gentle exercises and cannot lift any...
  67. aislinn

    Atkins

    The diet does say that you can have fry-up but you don’t have to. I had grill ups and low fat produce such as chicken, turkey and fish. You just have to be sensible. You can have salad and many other vegetables and of course fruit from the berry group. You can have cream – I used elemea. I...
  68. aislinn

    Atkins

    Hi Nicki, weight loss can be similar to the Cambridge - a lot at the beginning and then it plateaus out. I lost 3 stone in about 6 months I think. After the CD it’s brill because you can EAT!! There are some side effects again similar to CD but you should be ok because you will already be in...
  69. aislinn

    My nurse was horrible too

    I also believe in what goes around comes around. Some of the medical profession are still so judgemental. When we go and ask for help they are either rude, offer no support or make it difficult. Then they wonder why the nation has an obesity problem. My GP has offered me Xenical...
  70. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Apparently ours does include a barbeque – I can’t wait now. I just hope its not too hilly!! Aislinn x
  71. aislinn

    S.O.S!!!! I need collective positive vibes please....

    Positive vibes winging their way through the airwaves. My sister found a lump recently and hers was put down to losing loads of weight. Aislinn x
  72. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Just a few junctions down the M65!! Aislinn x
  73. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Hi Hanloje, think I’ll play it safe and take towels. We are taking our own bikes. My sister and hubby are hiring some as they need the child seats so it good to know that they are great. Aislinn x
  74. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Hi Slimmerkay I’m in Blackburn. Aislinn x
  75. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    Thanks for that Lilack. I have started getting some things together and we have booked our activities – you weren’t kidding about the cost. Luckily we have one daughter my sister has three!! Do they provide towels including tea towels? We have booked a maid service but it’s not clear about the...
  76. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Lol!! I’ll stop the terrible tales now………..but I do have many more – all in the bid to be slim!!! Aislinn x
  77. aislinn

    Any scrapbookers here?

    Hi Samantha, you are so lucky being able to turn it into a business. I haven’t bought anything over the internet yet as I do like to touch before I buy!! There are some workshops at a local shop which I will be able to attend soon. Pixiepiratess – I store my things in a couple of those plastic...
  78. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    ………….and Xenical held me to ‘ransom’. On the way home I got an urgent urge to go to the toilet. It was a case of - I need to go………oops some has come out!! By the time I drove on to the estate I knew that I had had a little accident in my pale coloured skirt. Imagine my horror when I swung onto...
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    Any scrapbookers here?

    Oh wow what a brilliant thread with bags of info. I had an hysterectomy 5 weeks ago I knew I wouldn’t be able to do much for the first 6 weeks so had to have a more relaxing hobby. I went to Hobby craft and decided to take up card making (I’m one of 10 so have a huge family). I have recently...
  80. aislinn

    I need sympathy!

    Like Bish bosh says keep taking the meds and don’t be a martyr to the pain. I had an abdominal hysterectomy 5 weeks ago. It does get easier – I sometimes think as women we ask too much of ourselves and expect to be bouncing around like surgery was nothing. Along with you breathing problems its...
  81. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Oh my god yes Taz I have tried them!! If you have had too much fat your poo comes with a greasy orange liquid which can stain. Sorry to be so descriptive but it then leaves a film in the toilet which cannot be shift with the brush alone. It will also leave its mark on the brush. I used to carry...
  82. aislinn

    SW & Xenical ?

    Taz is so right in saying stay close to a toilet!! I’d also suggest that you carry wet wipes with you………. wear dark clothing on the bottom half…………keep spares in your boot………..and NEVER break wind unless your bottom is over the loo!!! Once they settle down it’s not too bad provide you keep the...
  83. aislinn

    cocoa butter

    They’ who ever ‘they’ are claim it does help with stretch marks………………if you can stand the smell - Lol!! I use Bio oil I know it’s expensive but it lasts for ages. I bought 3 bottles from Home&Bargain when they were selling them for £5.00 each!! Aislinn
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    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Hi well done on losing so far and good luck with the rest of it Aislinn x
  85. aislinn

    cocoa butter

    I’m with you Starlight – I can’t bear toiletries’ that smell like food….yuk!! Aislinn x
  86. aislinn

    Does it matter?

    Missing a meal also means that you won’t have had enough nutrition. Couldn’t you have a shake and then see your counsellor earlier than planned to collect some more? If you can’t I would at least take some form of vitamin and mineral supplement. Aislinn x
  87. aislinn

    How do you pack your suitcase?

    I roll everything; decant just enough toiletries into clear bottles (with labels!!) or buy travel size ones. I take hand wash liquid as I don’t pack much and wear every item several times in a mix and match fashion. I always make sure the few items are colour co-ordinated based on what I...
  88. aislinn

    Top Tips for CenterParcs???

    My sister and her family have booked to go to CenterParcs – Sherwood and have asked me and my family to join them. Neither of us has been before and wondered if anyone had any top tips as to what to expect or take or any pitfalls etc. We have a four bed roomed lodge if that helps Ta Aislnnn x
  89. aislinn

    You can make crisps out of the soup?! Has anyone tried this?!

    When I was on the CD I used half a packet of the shake to make crisps and used the other half as normal. I then had something to dip my crisps into which was more filling. Aislinn x
  90. aislinn

    Calling ALL ATKINERS

    Hi I’ve done the Atkins on and off for few years now and had great success. I never regain any weight but I do eventually plateau out that’s why I have a break. It was being discussed on the TV recently and said to be a ‘good’ diet. They said that it had been given bad press because people had...
  91. aislinn

    Really funny - for all gym goers

    LOL!! That did indeed make me howl with laughter. I must be some sort of masochist because that kind of activity gives me a real buzz……..or maybe my pleasure is in that I survived it and didn’t die!!! Aislinn x
  92. aislinn

    How much ?

    Hi, I live in Lancashire and paid £35.00 for 21 shakes/soups.
  93. aislinn

    Hi

    I know what you mean about caring for people as part of your job. But I still can’t get my head around why bloke what to spend there career trying to sort out lady bits. After all it’s when lady bits have gone wrong!! I’m pleased that women are beginning to go into the field I often found it...
  94. aislinn

    Hi

    Oh my god bet you were ready to take off Lol!! I’ve lost 5ib so far without trying. I have been told that some people do and then but it back on. Hopefully I won’t because although I’m not dieting I am watching what I eat and walking (well doing laps around the garden and shops!!) Being almost...
  95. aislinn

    Hi

    Good for you Kaitlyn on deciding for yourself that you want to loose weight. What ever way you decide to do it there will be someone else on here doing it. To be honest it doesn’t matter how you intend to loose weight there are so many supportive people on here. It’s just like one big crazy...
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    Kinda o/t but need help from people who will know what I mean!

    Natural fabrics generally sound like a good idea. I don’t know about you but when I was a size 22 my legs used to rub together particularly if it was warm and I got sweaty. I got a top tip from a sales assistant in Evans who broke the natural fabrics idea and suggested wearing lycra cycling...
  97. aislinn

    Please do NOT buy these on ebay!

    That story is so tragic but I can see why she did it. After loosing 3 stone on the Atkins I found that I could not shift anymore. I worked like a demon in the gym watched what I ate only to end up looking more and more like a male rugby player with legs and butt cheeks like steel. Eventually I...
  98. aislinn

    acyrlic tips

    I’ve had acrylic nails on and off for over 10 years because although they grow to a good length certain one break easily. I must say even though the salons have been good and techniques improved over the years there has always been some damage to the nail when I have had them removed. They...
  99. aislinn

    ANYONE WORKING FROM HOME?

    Hi, I work for the local council and work from home (I’m currently off sick). There are many field work jobs that ask that you work from home or ‘hot desk’ due to lack of office space. I do go out and do visits but update my records on my lap top accessing the network all provided by the council...
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    Exercise

    Hi, most pools have an early birds session which caters for people who just want to swim. In my experience that is exactly what they do and don’t bother about what others look like. I think there are a lot of assumptions made about people who attend gyms and that they are full of ultra fit...
  101. aislinn

    Not Starting Lipotrim!! Fed up BIGTIME!!!

    Hi don’t be defeated yet. If you want to follow that kind of diet then I believe the Cambridge diet is similar in that you have nutritional shakes or soup and lots of water but it is about half the price. You do get a counsellor with the Cambridge but the support is different I think hence...
  102. aislinn

    Found something of interest

    I’m not sure – your counsellor should be able to guide you. It seems to depend on how quickly you want to loose, your live style and how heavy you are now. A lot of it is personal choice also. I had a cold during week two and missed eating so only did SS for a week and then went to SS+ Aislinn x
  103. aislinn

    Whats everyone up to today?

    It can be a bit hit and miss but some of the restaurants are great. Really cheap and yummy. We also stick to the ones that don’t serve alcohol particularly late on (I’m not teetotal or anything it’s just to avoid the lager louts) and choose the ones that the Asian folk are eating in – we just...
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    Whats everyone up to today?

    Oh body pump classes………..I’m missing them already. I’m a bit of a gym junkie – I just love spin classes too. I’ve had to suspend my membership for two whole months. So can’t wait to get this over and done with………………... All that talk of veg and gardening did make me take a wistful look out of the...
  105. aislinn

    Bl**dy Mother Nature

    I had to giggle at this one. I have a hysterectomy on Tuesday – what’s my excuse going to be for not losing as much during that week and for being the ‘She devil from hell’ ??!! Lol!! Aislinn x
  106. aislinn

    I've joined on here today

    Hi, I would say rule one is regardless of what diet you are doing – keep logged on to this website. The people on here are fab, very honest and supportive. If you have any queries no matter how small stick a thread on and there is always somebody out there who can help...
  107. aislinn

    Complaint

    It’s not really my bent but I was a manager for 9 years and both supported staff with grievances’ and had to discipline staff during that time. Before any complaint/grievance you need to make sure that you can evidence it. So you would need any supervision notes, relevant emails, texts, other...
  108. aislinn

    Found something of interest

    You are so right – why do they feel that they have to be so negative all the while instead of just being pleased for us. Aislinn x
  109. aislinn

    Whats everyone up to today?

    Hi Slimmerkay, the Blue elephant is delish!! We tend to go on the curry mile at Rusholme, but for special occasions we go to the Blue Elephant. Must give Agra a try now that we have had a recommendation – didn’t know anyone who had been before. Rainbow, some of my friends would eat anything...
  110. aislinn

    Whats everyone up to today?

    Lol! Thanks Rainbow I think they are all relieved that I am not insisting that we fry it up and share it once they have been removed!! Aislinn x
  111. aislinn

    What was your downfall pre CD? How are you coping without it?

    Oh nearly forgot –BAILEYS on the rocks in a real Baileys glass…………….heaven!!! Aislinn x
  112. aislinn

    What was your downfall pre CD? How are you coping without it?

    Mine was bread…….any bread particularly white tiger bread with real butter none of this low fat pretend butter rubbish…….mmmm. I have IBS so could only eat it from Friday afternoon to Saturday night so that my symptoms would have gone by Monday morning Lol!! My other one was...
  113. aislinn

    Found something of interest

    It’s great to have scientific evidence to support the diet. Whilst I was on it I kept directing people to this website and saying if you don’t believe me how amazing it is read other peoples stories surely we can’t all be wrong. I so agree that the few months of doing a VLCD is so worth it when...
  114. aislinn

    Whats everyone up to today?

    Hi, I’m due to have a hysterectomy on Tuesday so I wanted to do things that I may not be able to do for a while like gardening, cycling, walking in the country etc this weekend. The weather has stopped most of that so will probably go to the shops today to stock up on magazines and books. I...
  115. aislinn

    is it ok not to say it????

    What a dilemma, I would just be economical with the truth by saying that you have exercised and followed a low calorie, low fat diet – which you have. I’m a member of a well known brand of gym - don’t you believe all they tell you. Some of them take diet pills, starve themselves, use steroids...
  116. aislinn

    atkins-are we allowed diet soda's etc

    You would need to check the label as not all diet drinks are sweeten with aspartame. Aislinn x
  117. aislinn

    atkins-are we allowed diet soda's etc

    I’ve done the Atkins on and off a couple of time and I’ve always had diet drinks. I started again on Monday and so far I’ve lost 5lb and thats with drinking approx 2 small bottles a day. I do also drink coffee with cream, black coffee and copious amounts of water. Aislinn x
  118. aislinn

    Thrush...?

    Hi, in the space of 4 weeks on the SS I got 2 colds but most people seem to think that it was purely bad luck. I think that there is more to it as I very rarely get a cold…….. Aislinn x
  119. aislinn

    Just Recipes!

    Sparkly jelly or jelly with a kick. You need: 1 pkt low sugar jelly ½ pint hot water Just over have a pint of diet lemonade Frozen berries (optional) Method Make up jelly in usual way but only use ½ pint of water. When the crystals are dissolved very slowly add the diet lemonade Leave to...
  120. aislinn

    Sero Bars

    Thanks for that some of the stuff sounds really nice – I’m going to have to be careful that I don’t get carried away!! Aislinn x
  121. aislinn

    switched from CD to Atkins

    Hi, The CD served me well giving me a good boost and bags of motivation to carry on losing weight. I’m now on the Atkins and well what can I say………….food for every meal...........FABULOUS!!! Aislinn x
  122. aislinn

    Sero Bars

    What’s a sero bar and where do you get them from?? Aislinn x
  123. aislinn

    WK1 atkins weigh in

    Hi, well done Sam what a result!! After a lot deliberating and chopping and changing my mind after coming off the Cambridge I started the Atkins his week – I’ve got my fingers crossed!! Aislinn x
  124. aislinn

    How nutritious is Sole source?

    Your comments have made interesting reading. It may have been just bad luck as I hardly ever catch anything. Apart from IBS which I manage very well I’m generally ‘fit as a butcher’s dog’. Thanks Linda (CD counsellor) for the information I didn’t know that about the calories. I have read that...
  125. aislinn

    How nutritious is Sole source?

    Now I’m not trying to do the Cambridge diet down or anything – I lost 1.5 stones in 4 weeks doing various stages so I am a big fan. However, I had 2 colds whilst on it. I’m normally able to ward off coughs and colds and I certainly would not have to ring in sick if I did have a bit of a sniffle...
  126. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Thanks Jenn, I keep telling myself that I will be able to get back on track once I'm better. Trouble is I so wanted to shift the extra pounds before I went in……….hey ho. Aislinn x
  127. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Morning all, Crickey I've missed one day and it's taken an age to catch up. My boss is late in; he's stuck in traffic…..happy hour for me!! Cor blimey, Tyn it's amazing that you mange to function at all. You must be an amazingly strong person. Hopefully your GP will be able to offer some...
  128. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Hi everyone, just been forced to come off the SS+ and I'm well peed off. I'm staring with a cold I think and because I am due to have a hysterectomy next Tuesday I need to stay cold free. I've just been out and bought vitamin C, zinc and Echinacea tabs……and oh a great big punnet of...
  129. aislinn

    to be honest or not to be

    I so agree I think that folk are just jealous, rude and spiteful. Why can't others just rejoice in other folks achievements? Some people are so negative all the while. You only have to read some of the threads to see that there are loads of people who have lost weight on various diets and HAVE...
  130. aislinn

    4 PINTS OR 4 LITRES???

    Sparkling water is just water with fizz added - nothing else......no extra calories or anything Aislinn x
  131. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Hope you have a good day Abz and that the cake is a ‘no show’!! I’m going to crack on now as I’ve spent far too long on here already. I’m off to visit a friend who has just come out of hospital this afternoon. Hopefully my only dilemma will be whether to have black coffee or tea!! Have a good...
  132. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    I know what you mean about having to clean food mess that isn’t yours. I totally refused to do it in the end whilst doing SS as it just got me down. We are currently having a new kitchen fitted so the OH and my daughter are living off soup, beans and similar. It’s grand really because the...
  133. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Good morning Abz what discipline. I’ve been like that since I’ve been on the Cambridge I have this inner glow because I can just step away from left over’s. Don’t get me wrong I don’t hoover up everything its usually just healthy things like chicken…… bits of salad……….slices of seeded malt...
  134. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Hi Tyn, thanks for that, it should make things a lot easier. It’s taken me the best part of an hour to get here again, admittedly I have been reading all other kinds of threads too…………….I could so spend my whole day sat on this thing!! It means that I have now missed my spin class too – that’s...
  135. aislinn

    Maximum loss in the shortest time?

    Thanks for that but I only want a quick fix pre-surgery. The more I loose the easier the operation will be and quicker my recovery. I have lost several stones over a couple of years and maintained that weight loss. I have adopted the 80/20 approach. Eating well and healthily 80 % of the time...
  136. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Hi Gemstone and thanks for the kind words. I just stumbled on the thread and thought it great to hear a blokes prospective. You can really feel the support that Tyn is getting. I have been reading the posts for a few weeks now but only sussed out how to post on the right page (made a couple of...
  137. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Posted on wrong thread again!!
  138. aislinn

    Big Boys Need Love Too!

    Hi Tyn, good for you for trying to loose some weight. It’s not all about weight though because those charts are often very soul destroying, you are quite tall and you could end up looking quite ill if you lost too much. I know you say that you hate the gym but they aren’t all the same. Many...
  139. aislinn

    Maximum loss in the shortest time?

    Thanks for that you have all given me something to think about. I have been on Xenical in the past but my weight loss was minimal as I tend to eat a low fat diet anyway. I found the ……how can I say this politely ……….the waste products were difficult to flush. I’m a mobile worker and spend a lot...
  140. aislinn

    Maximum loss in the shortest time?

    Dear all, I’m new to this site although I have been sneakily reading the threads for weeks and find it really interesting. It’s grand to hear what real people think and do about losing weight. I have had a belly full of the opinions of people who don’t need to loose weight or have never been on...
  141. aislinn

    Big Girls Blouses and other stuff

    Hi Everyone I have been looking at clothes today. I am still not into "normal" sizes yet but WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON? Is it a conspiracy? - the clothes around at the moment JUST MAKE ME LOOK BIGGER THAN I AM. New Look have the Inspire range but that seems to have shrunk to a couple of rails...
  142. aislinn

    Wannabslim's Atkins diary- day 3

    Dear all, I’m new to this site although I have been sneakily reading the threads for weeks and find it really interesting. It’s grand to hear what real people think and do about losing weight. I have had a belly full of the opinions of people who don’t need to loose weight or have never been on...
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