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Hi Fairy!! I remember you for Christy's thread... massive well done for only regaining 6lb... I'm back again as of today, having regained 10lb in the last 6 months. Am Booshing for 2 weeks as there was a ******* 1/2 price offer, then back to CDC or S&S depending on whether I need to the...

Hey - we've all done it! At least you know it works, and you've done it before so you can do it again. Don't beat yourself up too much, it's done now, just need to be head down and start again right? I'm back, having regained 10lb over the last 7 months, and am determined to drop it again...

Hi all So I successfully did Cambridge diet for 3 months last August and managed to lose 2.5st by December 1st.:) Decided to try and lose the last 1/2 stone on my own because I was bored of shakes and bars, but actually I have ended up putting on 6 lbs over the last 6 months! :mad: Now I...

Hi Angel - good luck on this journey. You've done it before, you know you can do it again!

OMFG!! I'm 12st 4.5 this morning! Right back to 1000/1200 for the next week...

Argggg - left CDC 2 weeks ago and I've put on 1lb... am weighing in at 12st 2.5lb but I've been out for 2 x lunch and 2 x dinner this week, and drunk wine 4 x this week (lots of client work) Today I went back to some CD products and had a choc tetra for breakfast. Am going to have a shake for...

Haven't written for a while - not really doing cambridge anymore, just calorie counting. Current stats are 12st 1.5lb so still ever inching towards target, just slow progress!

No change this week - managed to get back down to 12st 3.5 for weigh in, so STS this week

Cam, you look so much younger as you've lost the weight - a real stunner these days!! Well done for staying so focussed, you're amazing!

Not been a good few days! Weighing in at 12st 5 this morning! I am not committing myself 100% at the moment - and not sure where to get the motivation! I can be good for the next 5 days, but then we're away for the weekend so will ruin it all again. I really want to get down to 12stone...

I forgot to mention though, that although I've only lost 6lb since my CDC last took my measurements, I've actually lost another 3 inches from my waist!! Hips are the same, 1/2 inch bust, 1/2 inch arms and 1 inch thighs! I have lost a total of 10 inches from my waist now - brilliant!

Sorry to hear about your relationship Christy, but what an amazing compliment to be considered for slimmer of the year! You are really back in the zone and doing so well. I bet even the mention of slimmer of the year makes you even more determined to keep going. Well done you...

Yep - 12st 3.5lb this week. I have to up my game... this last 7lb is taking far too long

Everything is soooooo slow now! Weekly weigh in for you guys is tomorrow morning (sneaky peak this morning was 12st 3.5) Weigh in with CDC tonight - hoping to lose 1lb

Well done, that's a great result!

Oh Fairy, sorry to hear it didn't work out - love the new attitude though.... the satisfaction of showing what he's missed out on will be fab. And dare I say maybe it will help you on CD in terms of being even more determined than ever?? You're doing a great job in the last couple of weeks...

Still 12st 5lb.... but TOTM, so hoping to see 12st 4lb in the next 48 hours!

Yes the new one is Lemon coated in yoghurt. Everyone keeps saying it's AMAZING... personally I think it's the best of a bad bunch! It's not as solid and stodgy as the other ones... WELL DONE ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!!! You're in the zone!

Good luck with weigh in Angel - you'll smash it I'm sure. Once you're in the zone, there is no stopping you if last time is anything to go by!! Can't wait to hear your result..

Right - so I cancelled weigh in with CDC as I haven't had a great week, and haven't been using all my products. So, seeing as I hae about 20 spare, thought I'd cancel, and keep going until next week. Also, weigh in has moved to evenings now I'm back at work, so I'll be posting my weight loss...

Urgghhh - have had an "I can't be bothered with this anymore" couple of days. I haven't overeaten or anything, but I haven't been good either. Weigh in moves to Tuesday evenings now, so expect at least 1lb up.... Bleurggghhh

Well done Angel - with your determination, I'm sure the weight will fall off you, just like it did last time.

Hi Skinnybean! Welcome back, I'm so pleased you're giving it another go! You'll be fine this time with support from your BF - I was the same weight as you when I started, and same goal weight too, so I know you can do it. I have 10.5lb to go, but this is the hardest stretch. I decided to go...

Great first week back on plan - official weigh in was 12st 7.5 lb Goal for next week is 2lb.

Weird - think there might be a problem with my scales. This mornings weigh in says 12st 7, even though I went out for dinner last night. Think I finished on 1200 total, but still, feels like I ate loads yesterday.

Just a tip for everyone - tandoori prawns are only 130 calories at an Indian! 1/2 portion of rice is 200 cals, so this is a very low cal healthy meal if you get invited out while on a diet!

Scrap the above - went off my original plan already (not badly, but replaced tetra for slim soup and slice of wholemeal bread, and handful of pistachio nuts, plus one biscuit) 700 cals so far, and according to MFP dinner will be 550. So total of 1250....

Last 2 days have gone well... have had two products, a healthy dinner and a healthy snack everyday My scales this morning saying 12st 8 already which is 3lb down in 48 hours! New goal is 4lb off for next weeks weigh in, so official weigh in CDC scales need to be 12st 8 Off for a curry...

Oh lordy! What a difference 4 days makes!! Official weigh in with CDC this morning was 12st12 (12st 11 on my scales at home! So a total gain of 6.5lb since lowest in US... Well, back on track today, on 1000 step, and hoping to lose 2lb minimum for next weigh in next Wednesday. Goal is still...

Welcome back Angel - I've got everything crossed for you that weigh in isn't as bad as you think it will be. Everyone on here is as supportive as ever, and many of us have had gains over the last 2-3 weeks of festivities (I've put on 6 lbs in 3 weeks). But it's a new year, and time to start...

OK, so back in the UK and weigh in post holiday and Christmas this morning was 12st 9.2! Not great given I was down to 12st 4.2 at one point on the scales in USA, but not too bad either given when I arrived in USA I was 12st 7. So total gain is only just over 2lb. Plan is to be good today and...

Weigh in this morning 12st 6lb exactly... got to maintain or lose over the next week. It's soooooo much harder now the family are all here.

Arrrgggghhh! My birthday dinner last night so ate what I wanted all day, and weigh in this morning 12st 6.6! S***t need to get back in control now.

12st 5.4 today - no change in 3 days!! I'm hoping it's because i'm due TOTM today so should just be a bit of water retention??

Hey Rachel - how are you getting on? Haven't heard from you in a few days....

Ladies, it sounds like we're all struggling these last few days. Right come on, we can do this! We can't let these blips get the better of us. We've already proven we're strong and determined, so let's keep going! (I think I'm saying this more for my own benefit but need to say it out loud...

Eeek - I knew it would all catch up with me! 12st 5.6 today.... need to be careful today and tomorrow so I can enjoy Friday - it's my Birthday and I full intend eating a nice dinner and having a few glasses of red wine as the rest of the family arrive tomorrow night.

Quick update: Scales say 12st 4.2 for the last 2 days, even with a big lunch with starter, main, dessert and nibbles yesterday, so I'm really pleased. One week into holiday and still losing weight!

Well done Cami - that's great news, you can breathe a sigh of relief

Just write a long post and bloody lost it before I could post!! Grrrr Condensed version - went out on Saturday night for dinner with friends as our Christmas bash, so weigh in on Sunday morning was shocking at 12st 9!! Got to US and immediately weighed myself on Monday morning and scales said...

Wow Christy, what a day!! Congratulations on both counts, very well deserved..

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Well done, you are a star!

Urgghhh - My weigh in showed I was 1lb up! I am so gutted as it's the first week since I started CD that I HAVEN'T lost weight..:cry: My CDC thinks its a combination of not eating enough (??) and my fat:muscle ratio changing. Off to USA on Sunday so this was my last weight in with CDC...

LOVE IT!!!!

So far today: Banana: 100 Tetra: 150 Cashew nuts: 150 Hot choc: 40 Paprika chicken: 250 2 x large rice cakes: 70 That's 760 so far and I feel really full! Got PT session at 7.30pm so will come home and have a hot choc and maybe a cereal bar which will take me to 900 total. I've got to go...

Here you go... it's really good. Everyone posts on there several times a day! http://www.minimins.com/cd-weight-loss-diaries/285144-slightly-chubby-girl-slim-hopefully.html

Hi Rach! Wow, amazing job at getting to goal - I am jealous! Can't wait to have some company on 1000 maintenance thread - there is NO ONE there!! I chose to go up the steps even with a stone to lose because I wanted to go to the gym alot and felt SS+ wasn't giving me enough energy, plus I...

One thing I would add, having the roast dinner at lunch time meant I was soooooo full up all day. It was much easier than having main meal at dinner time, which means I tend to snack all day. I might try havong a more substantial lunch and light meal where possible over the next week. Also...

Kind of good day yesterday even if I did go out with girlfriends for lunch! 1 my sons scotch pancake in the morning: 90 Chose roast chicken (rather than Beef or lamb even though I desperately wanted beef!!!) and only had 2 of the roast pots: 600 max CD Soup: 150 Hot choc + 2x choc biscuits: 150...

Amazing job staying the same for your three months off. Your story is really motivating!! Welcome back and best of luck for the final stage of your journey, you'll be at 11stone in no time.

Much better day yesterday: Tetra 150 Apple 60 Skinny Latte 90 Popcorn 130 Tetra 150 Omlette with leeks and mushrooms 300 Wine 200 1120 Wine was a last minute thing when a girlfriend came round for a heart to heart Scales still say 12st 7.8 though Grrrrrr

Thanks Rach Well I went out last night with the girls and was actually quite good! Had one very small piece of brown bread, sea bass and stir fried noodles, and two glasses of wine. I reckon in total about 8-900 calories? Normally I would have drunk alot more, but given my son has chicken...

Hi Christy - you'll be fine with that menu... I've been on 1000/1200 for 3 weeks now, and this week lost 3lb! I have one CD product a day for breakfast then lunch and dinner are real food, and as long as you eat the right kind of foods, just like you listed, you can keep losing weight. I still...

Heidi - I would wait to do proper exercise until you're working your way up the steps. 810 is just not enough calories for full on exercise. Walking or pilates or yoga would be fine at the moment...

Yay!!!! Weigh in with CDC today and I've lost 3lbs!!! :D Going up to 1200 calories now in preparation for USA. I'd like to get to 12st 6 before I leave, but I have a three of nights out in the next 10 days. Anyway, will just keep powering on...

Woop woop - another good day yesterday: Skinny Latte + tiny wafer biscuit: 130 Tetra: 150 Yoghurt: 90 Nuts: 160 Salmon: 255 Cabbage: 80 hot chic x 2: 80 945 total Scales this morning say 12st 7.2!! Weigh in tomorrow, need to be super good today and fingers crossed scales say 12st 7 tomorrow!

Well done Cami, glad you're enjoying 810. I found it brilliant as I didn't feel deprived, and had something to look forward to in the evening. Can't wait to hear about your man's reaction when he see's you this week....

Well saturday night ended up being a right off, ate over 1600 cals as I drank an unplanned 1/2 bottle of red wine! Scales yesterday said 12st 9.4 again - arggghhhhhh!! Yesterday was good all day, and fortunately scales are back to 12st 8.2 this morning. Aim to be 12st 7.8 by wednesday weigh...

Also, forgot to mention that I've been having a few problems with my back, so the osteopath has said I need to reduce exercise massively and only concentrate on core work. Which means PT has to change, no body pump, no boxing, no swimming, no aerobics! Basically all she thinks I should be...

Hi myself (no one ever on this part of the forum anyway) Much better on the food front, definitely keeping within daily limit, and not cooking extravagant meals, so scales are finally shifting down again. This morning read 12st 8.4, so hopefully I can get to 12st 8 by weigh in on weds, which...

I echo what fairy and Kira have said - the damage is not that bad, 1200 calories is still a diet remember! For the last 10 weeks I have only bought my son and husband (yes, husband is just as bad, and skinny as a beanpole) the snacks I DONT like - wagon wheels etc (taste like stale cardboard to...

Right I think I must be eating too much food, as scales just aren't moving. That would mean that to maintain I need to eat 1000-1200 calories a day which seems insane. Although granted it doesn't feel like I'm on a diet anymore, as enjoying skinny latte's, a full meal every evening etc. The...

Unofficial weigh in today (CDC is away) puts me at 12st 9.4 which would put me at around 12st 10.5 on CDC scales so only -0.5lb this week. But that's OK as it's TOTM Aim for 2lb next week.

So today was a good day too... CD porridge + skimmed milk + banana 320 Tetra 150 Yoghurt 90 Malted milk x2 85 Thai green curry from cd book with 100g whole grain rice 450 Hot choc x2 80 1175 total But did 15 min run, then 1hr with PT so minimum 300 cals burnt. Naughty biscuits though!

Well done Cami, that's amazing. 810 obviously suits you

So was super good yesterday: B: CD porridge + Skimmed milk 200 L: Tetra 150 S: Yoghurt 90 Hot choc 40 D: Fritatta 250 Hot choc 40 5 x werthers sugar free 40 Total 850 Scales say down to 12st 10.6 (which would be 12st 11.5 on CDC) which is only 0.5lb on. Hopefully that will be off again...

Well done Christy that's awesome, and you are so totally back in the game! You've been really good the last two weeks, and example to us all!

Grrrr Scales say another 1lb on!?! Have stuck within my calorie allowance, but just got TOTM, so hoping that's all it is and I'll see a shift in the next few days Think I might do 810 for the next couple of days

Still 12st 11lb (which is 12st 12lb on CDC scales) which is still 1lb on since wednesday... Right, gym this morning and NO SNACKS, NO CARBS (apart from banana before the gym) Aim is to have lost 3 lbs for next weigh in which is in 11 days time as CDC is away this wednesday. BTW, if anyone has...

Ok so didn't quite go to plan: 1 banana 120 CD porridge with skimmed milk 200 1/4 my sons plain ham sandwich 50 1x snack o jack rice cakes 110 Tetra 150 Options hot choc 40 Hairy bikers salmon 250 Chinese greens stir fry 85 Options hot choc again 40 5 x weathers original sugar free Total 1100...

Well scales say I've put on 1lb so think I'll do PT AND stick to 1000 cals today. Dinner will be steamed fish and veg, no carbs today.

Hi Cam! Hope all is going well for you on 810? So I sacked off the banana and had 3x malted milk biscuits instead. Other than that, all good and still came in at 1050 Got another PT session in the morning, so will probably have about 1200 cals tomorrow. I'm always hungrier on gym days!

Good luck with weigh in tomorrow Christy - got my fingers crossed for you. You'll be fine!

Hi all I'm finding it extremely hard to find much support for anyone not doing SS/SS+/810. It's so quiet on this part of the board, so thought I'd start a new diary here, which is also a good way of me keeping a food diary each day. This may well bore you to tears, but looking through this...

That's ok if you're on step 3 or above though.

Well done Christy!! Personally I think as long as there is some kind of loss on the scales then you should go to weigh in? It will give you the kick up the bum to keep going... sometimes the humiliation is the only thing that works for me, and you've lost anyway!

Well 1.5lb off today, but that's only cause I was 100% within 1000cal for Sun, Mon and Tues, and been to the gym 3 days in a row! I've only got 3 more weigh in's until I go to USA so want to be super good and lose 4lb by then as a minimum Must reduce alcohol intake!!!

Having said that 2 days ago, I've slipped somewhat! Have been out for a curry on Saturday and had a lot of red wine! On MFP that's over 700 calories on alcohol wasted!! Quick sneak peak on the scales shows a 0.5lb increase on last week, so need to be really good for the next two days to STS...

That's totally amazing Angel, no wonder you're so pleased!! You've done it again, congratulations! :happy096:

AMAZING!!!! Wow just shows when you go back to being 100% just how effective this diet can be Massive pat on the back Christy!

All good so far, managing to stick to 1000 cals except days I go to the gym and then I do about 1200. so much freedom, I feel human again!

Phew - managed to lose 1.25lb! Really happy as I had two meals out and two bottles of wine to myself!! Goal for next week is 2lb I am LOVING 1000 cal plan. Finally I can eat real food and exercise again. I actually hate exercising but I've come to realise over the last 10 years that it is...

I've managed to be good for the last 48 hours and stay within 1000, and AVOID alcohol. Yesterday was hard as my brother and his family came for tea and there was cake and biccies etc, and then my son went trick or treating so we have loads of fun size choc snacks around. But I did it, over by...

Well done you! That's fantastic, keep going! :happy096:

Best of luck Babynurse! You can do it! :)

Well done on the 2lb loss, that's great. I'm feeling the pressure of Christmas too - shame I didn't feel it last night as a glugged a whole bottle of red wine though! Have you tried my fitness pal? I have it on my phone and log all my food / calories everyday. The database is amazing, has...

So I have been less than good this week so far, even on 1000!!! Seems I might have over indulged as I know I can eat again, however I've counted calories on my fitness pal, and it's not the food, it's the wine!! Had my boss' leaving do on Wednesday so drank about 4 glasses of wine, and then...

Marthacol1988 - 19lbs ( 7 down ) Tbag - 8.5lbs (got a weekend away!) 6.5lb off, 2lb to go! Fabulous Clara - 11lbs (7.5 down, 3.5 to go!) Camilan - 12lb (13lbs!) Elliexander - 14lbs ;-) CryLittleSister - 28 lbs (22 down, 6 to go!) Nikie - 14lbs (17lbs down in October so far!) Tig - 14lbs (9 down...

Hi ladies I have actually moved up to 1000 plan now as of wednesday. My losses haven't been great over the last 2/3 weeks and my CDC thinks it's because I'm going to the gym etc, so we thought we'd give 1000 a go. If I can continue to lose alb on average a week on 1000 plan I'll be happy...

Right, I've been quiet on my own diary for more than a week. Update: Only lost 3 lb in the last 2 weeks, was feeling really down about things, feel like I have no social life bla bla. I have also started back at the gym, and hired a personal trainer to try and shift this wobbly tummy / post...

Cami, you are amazing! Having given everyone the pep talk last week, I've been less than 100% this week. Small cheats sneaking in everyday now, and not sure how to stop myself. I think 3 more weeks, then I'm going to start moving up the steps. I was reading another diary about BMR (Basal...

Well done Russian doll - sounds like you know what you're doing and know exactly what you are / aren't capable of. You sounds like you're completely in control. I'm 8 weeks in now, and don't really feel like it's got any easier at all. I'm on step 2 (810) so have smaller losses (average 2.5lb...

Right ladies, come on, we need to step up our game again. We've all been feeling pants these last couple of weeks, but I've had a little talking to myself, and I'm back in the game!! Went out for dinner last night and had a chicken salad with no bread, and dressing on the side, and a bottle of...

Well it must be a flamin miracle because somehow I managed to lose 2lb! Was really honest with my CDC and told her about the mexican and tapas, and the whole bottle of red wine I drank! She said I was very naughty, but was lucky I got away with it all, probably because I have been SS since...

2lb off Marthacol1988 - 19lbs ( 7 down ) Tbag - 8.5lbs (got a weekend away!) 5.5lb off, 3lb to go! Fabulous Clara - 11lbs (2.5 down, 8.5 to go!) Camilan - 12lb (9lb down...3lb to go!) Elliexander - 14lbs ;-) CryLittleSister - 28 lbs (11 down, 17 to go!) Nikie - 14lbs (12lbs down = 2lbs to go!)...

Hi ladies Donna, I know exactly how you feel. I've had a terrible week this week, have been out twice and eaten and drunk red wine. Everyday this week I have cheated, even if it's just a mouthful of my sons tea (yesterday it was half a sausage) I just can't seem to stick with it. I'm going...

Well done Cam - that's an amazing weight loss again. You are doing so well, I wish I could get losses of 4 or alb each week! Managed to have a roast dinner and just ate the chicken and veg with gravy, no potatoes. Still feel minging though!

Urggghhh! I feel like c**p this morning! Went out for dinner with my oldest friend and we had tapas and far too much red wine. Seriously this is one of the worst hangovers I have ever had!! Am going out for lunch today too so will have to resist temptation, although all I really want to do...

Sorry! Didn't see page 2 where people had already replied to LoopyLou, ignore me!

I've been on 810 since day one. 7 weeks in and I've lost 23lb so definitely works. Just means average weight loss is 2-3lb per week rather than 3-4lb. And you're less inclined to cheat or binge as you have a real meal to look forward to everyday.

Urrrggg - was 100% yesterday, and scales say I'm back to pre mexican weight, but really having a "I can't be bothered" week. Still got 2 more social events to get through this week, so it's going to be tough. This diet is BORING!!!!

Hi Cam and ladies.... I ended up going out for dinner on Wednesday evening with an old colleague moving to Australia and was naughty - really naughty! We went for mexican and I had some mini tacos and mini burittos as a shared platter, and 2 x red wine. Oh the shame! I have generally been so...

3.5lb off Marthacol1988 - 19lbs ( 7 down ) Tbag - 8.5lbs (got a weekend away!) 3.5lb off, 5lb to go! Fabulous Clara - 11lbs (2.5 down, 8.5 to go!) Camilan - 12lb (5lb down!) Elliexander - 14lbs ;-) CryLittleSister - 28 lbs (11 down, 17 to go!) Nikie - 14lbs (9lbs down = 5lbs to go!) Tig - 14lbs...

OK, so had my first disastrous day! Went for dinner with colleagues to a mexican restaurant and had starters which included a slice of quesadilla with cheeses and a mini taco, and chicken salad for main. Plus 2 x vodka and diet coke, plus a glass of wine! Definitely out of ketosis now... and...

Had my weigh in at 8.30am this morning! 2.5lb off. Feel a bit flat to be honest, given we only went away for one night and except for 2 glasses of red wine, I pretty much stayed on plan, I had hoped for 3lb. Oh well, it's still a good loss really I suppose, and only 0.5lb less than the last...

2.5lb off. Bit disappointed as I stuck to plan this week and only real cheat was 1 glass of red wine... oh well, better than nothing though.

Weigh in 30mins! Arrrggghhhh.... fingers crossed 2.5lb minimum...

Does anyone else feel like we've gone a bit quiet on here and lost our mojo a bit? Come on ladies, lets do this! We can all do it together... :)

Managed the gym last night for the first time in 2 weeks. And scales are finally showing a loss, so hoping for 2-3lb tomorrow at weigh in. I'm working all day tomorrow, so got weigh in at 8am on the way. At least I don't have to wait 3-4 hours before I can have breakfast this way! Normally I...

Wow Cam, -5lbs including a night of alcohol, I'm well impressed! I had a good weekend, only went away for one night in the end so managed not to stray too far. Couple of glasses of red wine and a handful of crisps!

Well done Jackie thats amazing!! To lose it all AND an extra 3lb is a real achievement! Congrats!

For some reason it doesn't look like I'm losing anything this week??? I know I shouldn't, but I get on the scales everyday, and I've STS for 3 days now! I'm only 1lb less than I was at weight in on Wednesday? Grrrr - seeing as I didn't go away I was hoping for another 3lb week!

Went on our day out with friends today and managed to stay pretty much 100% on plan apart from one glass of vino. Porridge for breakie before we left the house, sneaky shake (tetra) at lunchtime and seafood salad for dinner with 1/2 glass of red wine (forgot my husband stole the last few sips...

Well done Donna, 4lb is an amazing loss..... really pleased for you!

Me too Vicky, and I'm 6 weeks in! It's really hard somedays, but you just have to plod through. I've just boiled an egg so having that which should stop me picking. It's all in our heads though, we're not actually hungry we just want to eat.... god damn my brain!

Oh Cam / skinny - sounds like you both had a really hard day yesterday! Everyone has them though, usually it only lasts a day and you can get back into it today? Cam - what's done is done, that's what I say. Just get straight back on the wagon. Some people on here say that increasing your...

So fortunately for me, we're no longer going away for the weekend! Just going out for the day on saturday, so means only 1 maybe 2 meals out and if I'm really careful I reckon I can stick to plan! Woo hoo...... although I think it's sad I prefer to stay home from a weekend away because I'm on...

Well done Vicky, that's an amazing loss. You can be REALLY proud of yourself!

Sorry I've been a bit quiet! So after 1/2 bottle of red wine on saturday and 4 tablespoons of extra creamy vanilla custard on Sunday and another glass of red wine, I hoped I would get 2lb weight loss. I'm amazed the scales at CDC said -3lb :) Bit worried about next week though as I'm away for...

I am amazed - I managed to lose the 3lb!!! :) Next week will be a different story - I'm going away with friends from Friday - Monday who dont know Im on Cambridge and I don't want to tell them. As long as I don't put on I won't mind. STS is my goal for next week. Then I'm back in the game...

Good Luck Skinny - I've got mine at 11am..... :confused:

You are both stunners!!! Cam well done on losing 5lb this week by the way! I've been a bit naughty with alcohol and custard (not together!) so revised target of 2lb this week. I did SW for 6 weeks after I had my little girl (she was born end of March and started SW middle of May) Managed to...

Just copy and add yourselves to the list: Marthacol1988 - 14lbs Tbag - 8.5lbs (got a weekend away!)

Hi ladies - forgive me for I have sinned! I went out on Saturday night for an unexpected drink, which ended up being 3 glasses of red wine! Then yesterday I had friends round for Sunday lunch. Managed to resist roast pots and yorkshire puds, just stuck to roast beef and green...

Fantastic - well done Bookworm, that's such a good feeling. You have done so well, and your weight loss is so consistent, congrats!

Oh dear - ended up meeting a girlfriend for a drink last night and had 3 large glasses of red wine! B****cks! AND, I have people coming round for Sunday lunch today, so just meat and veg for me, and no red wine!

I've decided this diet is the most socially restrictive diet I've ever been on. You literally can't go for a drink or a meal, which means you can't go out in the evenings. My husband is loving it as he is going out with his mates loads, because I'm staying in to babysit everyday, because I...

Hi Donna - great to hear from you, I was getting a bit worried. Shall we all state our mini goal for next weigh in? Mine is 3lb (ambitious as weigh in only 6 days apart this week!) This way we can all remind each other about goals and spur each other on. We need all the support we can get!

Enough - 10lbs (4lbs done, 6lb to go) 2. Dwyer2010 - lose 1st (eek, fingers crossed) 3. Marthacol1988 - 14lbs (5 off this week. 9 to go) 4. MissCD - 9lbs (before 26/09) 5. Mini - 10lbs 6. kittygill_ 1 stone (9lb lost already!) 7. Minnie64 - 14lbs 8. Scooby_Lu83 - 21lb - (another 2lb lost.. 3lb...

Week 5 weigh in and managed 3lb loss. Happy with that, and aiming for alb again next week in only 6 days. Might be tough but think I'll throw in some SS/SS+ days along with my 810 days. Going away for the weekend 5th/6th/7th, so want to lose 3 lb next week, and then STS the following week -...

Week 5 weigh in - 3lb off :) Reasonably happy with that, aiming for 3lb again next week.

Well done team! Everyone is doing really well in the last couple of days!! Donna - you haven't posted for a while.... are you still with us? We miss you Dollybeth - please come back!!

I feel really lethargic today. No energy, so think I'll go to bed early! Been OK today food wise, porridge, shake and frozen tetra, with a few prawns and a couple of spoons of cottage cheese as snacks. Count down to weigh in no.5 - 36 hours. Really need a good loss this week, hoping for 3-4lbs!

Wow - well done Jem, that's fantastic! Big pat on the back... :)

Hey Dollybeth - your fellow team mate here! I think frizzyjen might be right - why don't you give 810 step a go? That's what I'm on and all I can tell you is I don't feel the need to cheat (most of the time!!) because I know I have a meal at some point during the day to look forward to...

Hi Cam - don't beat yourself up too much, 2lb's is not that much, and you can lose that plus another couple this week if you stick to it 100%. This diet is so hard to have a social life, it seems everyone slips up now and again, or needs to plan the odd day off plan. We're only human!

Just been to the gym, but bubba has a cold so ended up in our bed at 1.30am, so needless to say I didn't have much energy this morning. Decided on a swim instead and managed 40 lengths.. not too bad. Feel ravenous now though. Why does swimming always make you so hungry! Off to my nephews 3rd...

I have complete;y been forgetting to update my diary as I'm part of a team on here too, and keeping up with both is proving to be a bit more time consuming than I thought! Also my husband is re-doing our bathroom so has been working flat out since Wednesday, which means I've had to keep the...

How weird - I posted something this morning and it hasn't showed up on our thread! Jem don't worry, it wasn't like you stuffed your face with pizza and chips or a massive bowl of pasta! Just go straight back on it tomorrow, we're all human. I was really pleased last night I managed to stick...

I tried the Stevia one too - disgusting!! I like "Total Sweet" which is 100% natural xylitol, you can buy it in Waitrose, it looks like actual sugar. I bought it because it's aspartame free and says it has 75% less carbohydrate than normal sugar with GI value of 7. It tastes just like real...

1. Enough - 10lbs (4lbs done, 6lb to go) 2. Dwyer2010 - lose 1st (eek, fingers crossed) 3. Marthacol1988 - 14lbs (5 off this week. 9 to go) 4. MissCD - 9lbs (before 26/09) 5. Mini - 10lbs 6. kittygill_ 1 stone (9lb lost already!) 7. Minnie64 - 14lbs 8. Scooby_Lu83 - 21lb - (another 2lb lost...

1. Enough - 10lbs (4lbs done, 6lb to go) 2. Dwyer2010 - lose 1st (eek, fingers crossed) 3. Marthacol1988 - 14lbs (5 off this week. 9 to go) 4. MissCD - 9lbs (before 26/09) 5. Mini - 10lbs 6. kittygill_ 1 stone (9lb lost already!) 7. Minnie64 - 14lbs 8. Scooby_Lu83 - 21lb - (another 2lb lost...

Hi Cami, funny you should say Migraine, I had one on Sunday! I ended up having to eat some dried fruit and take two tablets and go to bed for 2 hours. Maybe it's our body getting used to lower blood sugar level? Jem - glad you're feeling better too Cami, I'm sure your man will notice the...

Lost 1.75lb - better than a kick in the teeth, and at least I got my stone. I'm aiming for 3lb next week. Well done Team Spirit, we're doing a great job collectively!

Phew!!! Managed to lose 1.75lb :) Next week I'm aiming for 3.... fingers crossed, I have no events planned this week, so should be manageable. Mind you, I'm away in October for a weekend, and have 3 parties!! God this diet is hard when you have a social life!

Amazing skinnybean, that is such a great weightloss - now it makes it worthwhile doesn't it! It will make you even more determined to stick to it now you've seen said goodbye to 8 bags of sugar! WELL DONE :)

Don't worry ladies, if you've stuck to it, you WILL have lost weight - anything from 5lb - 14lb is normal in the first week depending on how much you have to lose etc. Remember it's simple maths, less calories in, more calories burnt = weight loss!

Well done Jem - amazing!! I'm praying for 1.5lb for my first stone.... 2 hours to go Donna your puppy sounds so cute! And well done for finding the time to go 30mins on treadmill, I'm impressed. How is everyone else doing today? DollyBeth? Cami? Skinnybean?

Weigh in in T minus 2 hours!!! Soooo nervous this week with having had a planned day off, and TOTM all week. I so desperately want to lose 1.5lb so I can get my first stone. Have been really good since saturday so really hope I do it!

Ha ha!! My name is Tina, and over the years my best friends just called me "T" and then someone thought it was funny if I was T-bag, and that's how it stuck! Not very original I'm afraid!! Just been to the gym, now having a coffee and waiting until 1.30 for my shake. I never let myself have...

Hi Skinnybean - That's really cool we are so similar, we can spur each other on. Yep, I've been on step 2 from the beginning, but I mix it around a bit. Somedays I will try and do more SS+, just depends on how good I've been the other days of the week. As long as I lose 2-3lbs a week (on a...

About 3/4 days I would say. You suddenly stop feeling hungry, and your breath stinks!

I'm on step 2. I've been on this step since I started Cambridge almost 4 weeks ago.

Yay - stuck to plan!! DolyBeth on here recommended freezing my chocolate velvet tetra and having it as ice cream. And it really worked. Wasnt quite Ben and Jerry's but definitely good enough to curb my sweet craving for the night. You need to take it out the freezer a good 30-45mins before...

Morning ladies - weird, I posted something last night and it's not showing up here today! Just wanted to say I tried DollyBeths frozen Tetras and although I can't say it was just like eating Ben and Jerry's, it was pretty good! And it takes more than 1/2 hour to eat it so totally satisfies...

It is so much harder getting back into Ketosis! I woke up to a rumbly tummy this morning, and even when my tummy isn't rumbling, I am thinking about food. Had one shake this morning and two hard boiled eggs for lunch. Plan to have my second shake at 5pm, then gym at 7pm, then home for final...

Right, it's Monday, it's the start of a new week, so no excuses... back on it 100% today, with gym tonight. I HAVE to lose 1.5lb in wednesday to get my stone, despite the mischief over the weekend.

Hi Alison - thanks for checking up on me! All fine thanks, I became part of a team so have been busy posting with the team and forgot about my own diary! That being said, I have had an evening off plan this weekend for my wedding anniversary. Was reasonably good, stayed away from carbs except...

Cami, Jems right - what's done is done, no point beating yourself up about it! Fresh start tomorrow.... Right, off to watch strictly on replay - my kids go to bed between 7-7.30pm so can never watch it in "real-time"

Well done Jem - I spent the afternoon at a 4 year olds party and there were sandwiches, crisps and carrot cake for the grown ups - I managed to resist though (well I had one crisp!) Cam home and had some sliced chicken and another litre of water. I went to the gym this morning so that must...

Wow, I'm off the board for one day and our team almost doubles!! Yay, and welcome Jem and Skinnybean. Jem I admire the way you're doing it, not really knowing your actual weight. I am FIXATED with the scales. I know I shouldn't but I weigh myself everyday! Can't help it, I've always done...

You look amazing - these pics must really spur you on to keep going. I love seeing photos like this, keep going, you're an inspiration!

That's still a fantastic weight loss - give yourself a massive pat on the back! :)

Hi Piggly and Camilan - nice to meet you, and welcome to team Spirit! Starting to feel like a real team now, it was a bit lonely just me and Donna for the first couple of weeks!! Piggly - I hear where you're coming from with the baby etc. I'm desperate to lose the baby weight properly this...

Evening ladies! Firstly - DollyBETH - I am so sorry I called you dollybird, I really hope I didn't offend you! My bad not re-reading the post before I pressed enter! Secondly - well done on your amazing weight loss this week - awesome! You must be really chuffed and really spurred on to...

2.5lb off again this week.... 1. Enough - 10lbs (3lbs done, 7lb to go) 2. Dwyer2010 - lose 1st (eek, fingers crossed) 3. Marthacol1988 - 14lbs 4. MissCD - 9lbs (before 26/09) 5. Mini - 10lbs 6. kittygill_ 1 stone (9lb lost already!) 7. Minnie64 - 14lbs 8. Scooby_Lu83 - 21lb - already lost 11lb...

Not too bad: -2.5lb :) Thanks for the info on pilates Dollybird - I keep meaning to give it a try. I had my second baby 5 months ago so my core is in a terrible state, I really need to work on it. I'll have to give the freebie videos on youtube a go I think. I'm currently on maternity leave...

Yipee - despite having a day off plan on saturday I managed to lose 2.5lbs! Not the 4lb I hoped for to make my first stone, but at least I'm in the 13's now!! :D

Hi lovely ladies! My weigh in is tomorrow at 10am - I am pooping myself after my day off on saturday, and the 6, yes 6 glasses of red wine!! Have tried to ss or at least ss+ for the last 48 hours instead of my usual 810 to override the saturday, and managed to get to the gym today for the...

Hi all. I went back to the gym for the first time in 10 months this morning and did 1hr legs, bums and tums class. 40mins arerobics and 20mins toning exercises. It was fine actually, I made sure I had my shake 45mins before the class, and drank an extra litre of water throughout the day...

Wow Franbella - amazing loss, congratulations!! :p

I am very proud of myself today. I FINALLY went back to the gym this morning, having had 11 months off! I basically stopped any excercise from when I was about 17 weeks pregnant. And you know what, it wasn't that bad! I managed to finish a legs bums and tums class without feeling to...

Enough - 10lbs (3lbs done, 7lb to go) 2. Dwyer2010 - lose 1st (eek, fingers crossed) 3. Marthacol1988 - 14lbs 4. MissCD - 9lbs (before 26/09) 5. Mini - 10lbs 6. kittygill_ 1 stone (9lb lost already!) 7. Minnie64 - 14lbs 8. Scooby_Lu83 - 21lb - already lost 11lb on 1/09/2012 - 1st week 9...

OK, great idea. I'll go first: My main goal is to lose the baby weight I gained second time around, so to get down to 12 stone as a first goal, and hopefully do this by December 13th when I go to NY for Christmas. Would love to be able to go shopping and get myself some nice clothes! Then if...

Thanks Donna. How was your weekend?

I feel exactly the same, fell off the wagon slightly on Saturday and now having to get back into Ketosis.. It's rubbish, but just remember by day 3/4 we won't be hungry anymore (well not physically anyway - I find the emotional head part the hardest)

I'm with Jambro, just ask for it to be served plain. Or the baked pepper with no mozzarella on it... Shame you don't like fish, the tuna loin would have been perfect, you can have all of the ingredients on that one!

AMAZING!!!!!! So many congratulations at hitting target, you must be so chuffed! Hope you're still going to stick around here?

Once you're through the first 3/4 days it's actually OK as you'll be in Ketosis, which means you won't actually feel much physical hunger. The challenge is staying strong mentally and resisting temptation. But whenever you feel the urge, just come on here, there is always someone about to offer...

Had a sneaky peak on the scales this morning and it's 1lb on at this point. Hopefully if I drink LOADS of water I'll be ok. I also have a couple of surplus shakes, so thought I could do SS for 2 days instead of 810. Do you think that might help??

Well done you - great job!

So good news and bad news I'm afraid. Good news is that me and my husband are fine again now, and we had a great time at the Christening, and seeing family etc. Bad news is I went slightly off track!! Not so much the food, it was a BBQ because of the amazing weather so I had meat and salad...

Have a wonderful day Angel, all your hard work boils down to today, this is the day you've been waiting for!! You will be a stunning bride!

Thanks everyone, really appreciate your kind words and support. Feeling a bit better today. We're not "back to normal" but the ice is thawing. Ended up cheating a bit last night and had a square of chocolate and a handful of liquorice. Stepped on the scales and it says I've gained 1/2 pound...

Hi all - not having a very good day today - had a massive argument with my OH yesterday and we haven't spoken since. I just want to stuff my face with biscuits and chips and down my sorrows with a bottle of red wine. I am so upset, but trying my hardest to resist. I must admit I haven't been...

Well done, that's a great weight loss for week one! :)

Amazing will power - well done!!

Oh no, sorry to hear that! Get bet soon, and let us know when you're up and running again. Priority is to get well first!

Well done Bookworm - bet that really made you even more determined to keep going! You have done so well, keep going!

It's fab - my favourite shake so far!

Yes, I tried it today - it's definitely the nicest flavour! I got three and wish I had got alot more. Next week I'm going to get at least 7!! (I am sooooooo sad that I got so excited about it - what has life come to!)

BTW - decided not to shake, and my CDC talked me into trying new limited edition flavour, cookies and cream. I can honestly say, it tastes really good! (never thought i'd say that about a CD product) Try it... let me know what you think.

Just back from week 2 weigh in..... -4.5lb!! I am really chuffed. Do you think I can lose 3.75lb for next week to make it a stone??? Thing is I'm away in Devon Saturday and Sunday. Boo, really don't want to go, but family commitments.

WI minus 2.5 hours! Eeek - to shake or not to shake first? Will it make that much difference to my weigh in??

Having survived the weekend of visiting friends and a Christening, and pretty much sticking to plan 100%, for some reason this morning I just really want a bowl of cereal. I have just sat and watched my son devour his breakfast, and I am so jealous! Don't know why I suddenly feel like this...

See, that's amazing!! What are you worried about! :o

Hi Donna, Sorry to hear you had a bad day - headache is probably just a side effect and will go away soon enough I'm sure. If I were you I'd just go to bed and draw a line under today! I'm OK, but had a few little cheats today - couple of my sons sweeties this afternoon, and a mouthful of...

Don't worry too much - just think if it's totm and it's water retention, next week will be a massive loss!

Good luck being back at work. I'm on Maternity leave at the moment, so know what you mean about having a break and getting back into the rhythm. Hopefully things diet wise will be easier now you're back at work - at least you'll be so busy all day you won't have time to think about food etc...

Hiya! Sorry, been at this Christening all day. Was really good, absolutely no alcohol passed my lips, drank 3 pints of water instead, and just had a piece of fresh Ham and green salad from the buffet. So that's my little meal of the day. Had a tetra when I got back at 6pm, and will have my...

Right - off to Christening today, going to have my first shake now, and take a Tetra with me. Fingers crossed I don't get loads of people asking why I'm not drinking or eating. Going to tell a white lie and say I was very well last night! Wish me luck

Today was an OK day actually - went to family for lunch and explained I was on a diet and could only have a small portion of veg and protein. My cousin made a big salad with prawns in it, so had a small portion. There was avocado, yellow peppers and toms in, but I managed to avoid all but one...

Hi - welcome!! How's it going? We need more banter in this team!

Wowsers you look fantastic and have done amazingly well to do that in such a short space of time! I would love to have your figure!

Fantastic, sooooo jealous. Really well done, you deserve a big fat medal. Must have taken alot of determination and dedication. :D

Amazing job - well done! I hope I get a good result for my second week weigh in on wednesday!

OK so confession time. I was pretty crap last night. After making an amazing stirfry with spring greens and chicken, once my husband went out I picked on prawns and some ham (thinking at least i'm picking on protein) but then went and had about 8 liquorice sweets! It was 100% emotional hunger...

Book worm you look "totes amazeballs" as my niece would say! Can I ask, did you start cambridge on 810? It's just that I've started on 810 and I can't seem to find many other people on here who are on step 2 rather than SS or SS+?

I've been umming and arrrging on this too. I have a family christening in Devon next Saturday with all the family coming together for the weekend away. But I've decided to stay on plan too and just explain I'm on a diet (won't go into detail about CD) and that I'm determined to lose the baby...

Brilliant weight loss Tammy-Marie. Can't believe you only out on 6lb in 4 weeks off plan, that's really good! I put on 9lb in 4 weeks on holiday this year! That's what gave me the final push to start CD!

That's an amazing result. Well done you!!

Hi Lolasmummy - are you starting CD on 1000, or have you been SS and working your way up the steps. There don't seem to be many people who choose to start CD on a higher step, so would be great to have a pal!

I weighed my self this morning and looks like I've lost another pound overnight so very happy! Especially as I was naughty yesterday and ate 4 panda liquorice sweets. Does anyone know how little / how much can send you out of Ketosis? I think I might be out now I've eaten some sweets... back...

well I've had a tiny slip today on day 8 - had 4 liquorice sweets (the soft panda type ones). Hoping it won't send me out of ketosis! Argggg - I go through such peaks and troughs throughout the day about being strong and 100%, and then go and pop sweets in my mouth! B***cks!

Can I join please? I'm on day 7 and on 810 plan, does that still count as I'm not SS. I'd love to have some company along my journey. I've posted a few things and started a weight loss diary but not found anything really sticky yet with the same group of people chatting regularly. :p

Tried the apple and cinnamon porridge this morning, and I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't like real porridge but at least I felt like I was eating something real and normal. I weighed myself this morning at home as it's been 7 days now and I had first way in after 5, so wanted to know what...

Urggg - I had the fruits of the forrest one and thought it was terrible. Had to take the other two packets back to my CDC and exchange them. Butterscotch smelt amazing but tasted foul! Banana was OK. I love Choc Velvet tetra too!

Hi Angel - I've just read your whole diary from day one, and I just wanted to say how amazing you are and look now! You're are a true inspiration for newbies like me, and I just cant wait to see the wedding photos! I think you look amazing as you are - I'm roughly the same height as you (5ft...

Thanks for replying Blodyn Tatws, i'm same, evenings are definitely the hardest, so I find myself here reading other people's diaries which really keep me going!

Chocolate mint with lots of ice is my fave! Haven't tried any of the soups yet so would be interested to hear what people think about them?

Hi everyone - so I just started cambridge 6 days ago, and having read so many of your inspiring stories I thought I'd start my own diary. My story - pretty simple, I've always been a yo-yo dieter but was really happy when I got married at 11st 7lb. But after the wedding, yet again I got...

But you're doing so amazingly well!! Yours is the biggest week 1 weight loss I have ever seen, don't give in to temptation now! The feeling will pass, I find if I leave the house for a while away from any "naughty" food I'm better, takes my mind off things and I forget.

So I had my first weigh in this morning after 5 days on 810 plan..... -5.5lbs :D Really pleased as I'm on the higher plan, so wasn't expecting massive losses like most people on ss. Next weigh in is in 8 days so hopefully another 5lbs is not too ambitious. I reckon first mini goal will be...

So had my 1st weigh in this morning! Really pleased, 5.5lb off in 5 days! And I'm on 810 plan so was aiming for 5 for the full 7 days! Next weigh is in 8 days, so mini goal of 5lb again... What do you think? Is that ambitious on 810?

Hi I'm new too, started on the 810 plan as advised by CDC 5 days ago and have first weigh in in about 3 hours time. Very nervous, but would be happy with 5lb loss.. fingers crossed! Would love to lose 2.5 stone by Dec 15th

Wow! Amazing weight loss, truly inspiring... My first weight in is tomorrow day 6, and I'm soooo nervous. I think in some ways all these massive losses have made me get my hopes up and I might be disappointed tomorrow! Fingers crossed...

Hi, I'm new too, just started CD last thursday, and had my second baby 5 months ago so need to shift some serious baby weight. My CDC advised that 810 was a better option for me as I'm running around after two children all day, and need more energy than I would get on SS or SS+. I have to say...

I've decided not to tell anyone apart from my husband. All my friends and family know I'm on a diet, but I haven't told them it's cambridge. Personally I think alot of people don't understand how the VLCD's work and are really sceptical or think it's bad for you. So I'm just pretending I'm on...

You look amazing!!! This is my first week on CD and first time on it too, so these kind of photos are really helping me to get through wk1!!

Hi tummy, this is day 5 for me, but cause I have kids I've opted to go with 810 plan, and I think that's why I'm finding it reasonably easy to stick to. In the evening I can have real food so don't feel like I'm depriving myself and I have something to look forward to everyday. Picking at...