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  1. tomnkatesmum

    January 2015 challenge

    1st weigh in and 13lbs down ?
  2. tomnkatesmum

    January 2015 challenge

    Hi all, Can I join too? I've been off plan for months and my weight has gone up massively!!! ? So I restarted on Wednesday... Would love everyone's help and support on my millionth restart!!! Tomnkatesmum - 21lbs (Fraid im also on mobile, please would someone add me...)
  3. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    You look gorgeous angel, and it is noticeable, especially your face... Your husband is probably right and she's being bitter, either she's overweight and gutted your doing something she can't, or she's slim and likes how she feels with a bigger friend (God how cynical am I?!!!??) You look...
  4. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    Good morning!! So today is day 9 and it's all going well! I've been 100% SS each day, and this is the furthest I've come in ages!! Still feeling really positive!! Had my daughters birthday party yesterday and managed to stay strong around all the cake and biscuits etc... Got my first weigh...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Morning Angel, Hope you enjoyed the party last night and aren't feeling the effects to much this morning!! Let us know how you got on... So 30 days now till the next night out!! You'll rock it!! ?
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    I'm back, but this time for good

    Hi Berry, Yeah I was the same, I lost 5 stone ish and was desperate to start eating again and really thought I could control it and would never get fat again!! The weight crept on and now I have 4 stone to lose again!! ? Anyway, it's a new start and going well! Doing sole source and so far...
  7. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    Well that's one way of looking at it!! Lol!! I'm doing really good hun ? Had a great day at work, and I was worried as I normally pig out on biscuits in the afternoon but strangely it didn't even cross my mind!! I've just finished my last product for the day, I'm living off chocolate mint...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hi AmaD Well done on your losses! Looks like your doing great!! And well done for getting back to it after your blip!! ? Hope everyone has an excellent 100% day
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Yeah day 3 and it's been really good!! I've tried to restart so many times and each time I've cheated, maybe a biscuit each day or something, but it's cheating me which is cr@p, so this time I decided to do it properly!! Fingers crossed I can keep to it... It's great to hear how well your...
  10. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    Hi angel, Great to 'see' you here ? Yep, I reckon the holiday will really help, specially as nothing fits now and I will not spend two weeks in Egypt in my work clothes or pj's!!! Lol!!! Yeah I'm hoping for a my least a couple of stone off, I have 8 weeks so it's definitely doable. You've had...
  11. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    Hi Jenn, Well done for starting, it's the hardest part!! I have also found it a breeze, so far!! And much easier than I thought it might be!! I'm feeling really good, very positive and I reckon my head is in the right place!! The diet is hugely straightforward, simple and works amazingly, but...
  12. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + Third time lucky? Looking for friends and support.

    Hi gem Well done for restarting!! I'm also a restarter having done pretty much the same as you!! Personally I'm starting in SS as I reckon if I SS+ I won't be able to stop!!! ? How you found today??
  13. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    Also, keep glugging the water, it really makes a difference and can stop or reduce the ketosis nasty side affects!! ?
  14. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    Hi Jenn, Well done for completing day 1 100%!!! I did exactly the same, I didn't decide to restart fully but bought I would just try a product for breakfast Saturday, then lunch and then tea and suddenly day 1 was done!! ? Having proved I could do 1 day, I decided to commit and have now...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Day 1 again, 6st off but 6st on !

    Hi Angel, Well done on your loss and for getting straight back on it! I've read through your diary and it's great to see you back, we were both doing this, at the same time back in 2012 and I remember seeing how well you did then! I'm back on SS and on day 3!!! So pleased to have got to day 3...
  16. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    So day 2 was completed 100% and now I'm on day 3! Just finished my first shake and am almost finished on pint of water no 1!! ? Just hoping I can stay strong at work today, I usually get desperate for biscuits and munch!!! ? Must stay strong and keep glugging that water!
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    I'm back, but this time for good

    So day 1 is in the bag... And now starting day 2... So far I've had one pint and am just thinking about having my first shake of the day... I've only got choc mint shakes which I always enjoy but worry that I'll get bored... What's everyone else's favourites?? So hoping for a good 100% day...
  18. tomnkatesmum

    I'm back, but this time for good

    So, I'm on day one again.... i first cd in September two years ago, and the weight fell off, and I loved it... however having got got to goal I then just started eating and didn't follow the steps and I think that's my problem... I regained the majority of the weight I lost, we'll accept for 1...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning Lou, Those blasted custard creams eh?!?!?!!! Biccys are my problem too!! I adore them and the damn things usually call me!!! Well I'm having my choc mint shake and my first pint now, then off to work!! Got my weigh in tonight... Although I've had a couple of cheats this week, mostly...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Well I've just got back from a trip to primark with Katie, she's 5, and has cost me a fortune!!! ? I went without lunch, and am now starving so I'm just back and sitting with a pint and choc shake, but I'm desperate to raid the fridge!!! We've got masses of yummy food, but I'm trying to stay...
  21. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    I wouldn't worry about the bar if i was you... I don't believe they knock you out of ketosis, though I don't know that for sure. Also, if you want a bar, by not having it you may eat something you shouldn't!!! Enjoy your bar!! ?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Your not wrong Lou, if we stick to it we could do amazing, but any loss will be better than if we do t do this as I know I would probably be at least a stone heavier!!! I'm hoping to be able to wear a dress this summer and not have agonising pain due to my thighs rubbing together!!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning ladies. I'm still here... I've been doing okay, having a couple if little cheats, I don't mean too, but yesterday I was desperate for a biccy so had two bourbons... And a bit of my kids tea as it smelt divine!!!! Sticking to ss is damn hard but I think, it may be getting slightly...
  24. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi Lou, Good to hear you doing well. I'm doing okay and think I may be getting back to it, I've had a couple of tiny cheats but managed to stop at tiny, which is fab for me... Hoping for my first 100% week in I don't remember how long!! So gonna try and give it my all!!! How's everyone else...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi Lou, Yep you and Fran are so right... Looking at doing this for the next 12 weeks makes me wanna run and hide in the biscuit tin!!! However one day and one meal at a time, I'm hoping, will be much easier!!! So, I've just had product no 1 of today... Have to leave in a mo to go to a...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi guys, Great to hear everyone sounding positive... I've been struggling and slipped, again but have just done day 1 again today and am feeling good... Really need to knuckle down and do this or I'll be having another fat summer having to wear leggings etc!!! Hope everyone's having a good...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning all!! Hope everyone is doing good? I've had my first shake of today and nearly finished my first pint of the day!! Really working on another 100% day today... Had my first one, in ages, yesterday and I desperately need to continue with it! I'm sick of being fat and feeling bloated...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi girls, I'm back - well I'm trying to get back!!! I've been on and off this diet so much in the last little while!!! Anyway, with V's help I've had my 1st 100% day in ages!!! ? Couldn't have done it without you V!! ? Been keeping up with everyone's stories in here... Sorry I've been in...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi girls, Nope not drowning in water but that's cause I'm running to the loo every 5 mins!!!! Doing well, had all 3 products and masses of water!!! Off to bed soon... How's everyone else's day going? Is this day 19 done?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning ladies!! Yep day 20 for me to V!! ? Feeling really positive, thanks to you girls, and 20 days doesn't sound to impossible!!! ? Off to do the school run in a mo, then to work!! Hoping for a busyish day so I don't even think about food!!! Hope everyone has a fab day!!! Xxx Btw Fran...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi nikie, Good to see you back!! I remember your journey from before!! You did great and kept so strong!!! How much you got to lose this time??
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi autumn. Yeah, early nights are a definite must!!! I Find some days so easy but others are so hard!!! Good luck with it hun... ?
  33. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi girls, I'm back! I've been hiding and lurking as I've been bad, however I clambered back onto this b!oody wagon again, and want to join you guys With the 21 day ss plan!!! Just hope I can do it, I haven't managed 21 days straight for yonks!!! Why is this diet so hard to get back to??? So...
  34. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi guys, I also came off the wagon for Easter but restarted today and so far so good, though I've now had all 3 products so think I should have an early night!!! Safest place for me, I reckon!!! I feel bloated with water and found it so hard cooking tea for the kids... It smelt delish!!! But I...
  35. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi Lou, Sorry your finding it so hard!!! Sounds like you've made a good plan though! ? Yep, I'm in, I would like to see 11 stone anything by May, this would be about 16lbs, which honestly I reckon is impossible, but hey, it's a goal!! ?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning everyone. Hope your all having a lovely weekend... Shame about the weather, don't know about where you are but it's pouring with rain here!!! Yeah Betty, I think your right. We all have a problem with food, that's what's got us to where we are!!! I seem incapable of eating normally...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Where is everyone? And how's everyone doing? What are the plans for the weekend and how is everyone planning to stay 100%??? Xxxxx
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    That's rank!!! Horrid to think we're all carrying that around!!! That's what I want to lose!! Amazing!!! In a nasty way!!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    What on earth is that in the photo????
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    ? well done emz, that's is fab!! Your doing amazing!!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Well done Lou, that's a fab result!!! Yeah read up on ss+, it does allow you chicken and eggs and it's not cheating!!! A must on a hard day!!! Xxx
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Lou, I know what you mean... However I've often come off CD and reckon I will low carb it, and I know your not me, but each time I've just come back to CD fatter!!! It's hard and slow not on CD, but CD is hard!!! Don't forget though, eggs ain't cheating!!! ?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning V, sorry to hear your feeling bloated today.... I hate that feeling.... Feeling sorry for you with work and college.... I'm off to the office in a few minutes.... It's a new year, starting today and my business is changing, so very exciting!!!! Well to me it is anyway!!! Lol!!! :0)...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Well done Lou, that was an excellent choice, particularly as you had to cook the eggs, and usually when I feel like that its a matter of getting something quick, which crisps and cake are... They too are my favourites!!!! Really missing cake and bread!!! But hey, one day we can have it, just...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Mozzarella on its own????
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Well done Kat on your amazing loss this week!!! Your doing amazing chick!!! Xxx
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi everyone, Sorry for late post, think you've all gone to bed for the night, however I had my first weigh in this evening and lost 8 and 3 quarter pounds... I'm happy, but was really hoping to see the 12's but sadly I'm 13.1... I know it's a good result, I reckon I just hadn't fully got my...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi Lou, Well I've been at my mums watching them all eat loads of yummy stuff and am now sitting at home watching my kids and hubby eat McDonald's!!! Seriously hard day!!! ? How's your day been ? Xxx
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning ladies, So sorry your feeling rough Lou, sounds horrid!!! You gonna go see the doc??? You mentioned not being able to eat, sadly I never have that problem, I can always eat!! ? having said that, so far so good! I have my first weigh in tomorrow and apart from a few hot (no added...
  50. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi girls, sorry I've been AWOL for so long! Been having major issues with my phone, charged the thing all night, then leave it on silent at work and by the time 5 o'clock comes round the battery has died!!! I hate being unable to communicate with the world and know what is going on... So how is...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Well done sunshine! That's a fab loss!!! ?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi guys, Sounds like everyone has had a really good day! Day one has been fine, though I seriously wanted to nick the kids chocolate and biscuits just now!!! I stayed strong though and had my shake... Not sure I'll manage two weeks without bars!!! I'd forgotten that!!! ? Say day 1 is almost...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Morning everyone... So nice fresh day ? I'm one product down and had my first pint of the day!!! This diet is so rock n roll!!! Hope everyone has a fab 100% day today...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Sorry!!! Not a hinge, I meant a binge!!!!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    V, your nasty!!! I look forward to the photo though ? Yep, tomorrow is the day!! I'm with Lou, how can you have a hinge with ryvita or cucumber?!?!? That's just wrong guys!!!! Know what you mean though, writing my cheque today really hurt, so I must remember that feeling when I'm...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    You having two bars tomorrow V??? If so that's nasty as you know I can't have any for two weeks!!!!! ?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi everyone and thanks for the warm welcome!!! Yep V, this is a fresh start and we will all do amazing!!! Honestly, who wants cornetto's when you can have a Cambridge shake?!?! Lady, put the ice cream down and drink some water, otherwise go to bed!!!! ? Your right Lou, every good day is...
  58. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Lou's cambridge journey...

    Hi everyone, Would really love to join you all... I'm a restarter, haven't got a clue what number restart this is, but who cares, this is the one that will count!! ? Have been reading through the thread and loves the support everyone gives and shares... I look forward to sharing this journey...
  59. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Cannot believe it, weighed in last night for my week 2 and have lost 8lbs!!! That's 17lbs in two weeks!!!! Love this diet!!!! ? So just 4lbs more to hit my January goal, not sure ill manage it as I went with 21 LB thinking I'd have 4 weeks, but right now am too happy to care!!! Hope...
  60. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    That's great... I've been trying to get back to it for ages but have found it very hard. Just had my first weigh in and am still feeling good so hopefully this is it... I'm off in hol at the end if this month which isn't very helpful... Do pm me... Very glad you okay.. It's funny, I was in...
  61. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Hi Jules, Great to hear from you... How are you? Sorry to hear about the ops and the weight gain, what happened??? How you finding it so far?
  62. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Step 1 Sole Source: Diary of a soon to be slim girl

    Wow, you have done amazing to stay so strong without having weighed yet!!! You should have an amazing result on weigh day and I can't wait to hear!!! ? I'm sure the runny tummy will clear up soon and glad your feeling so bright and in control!! Xxx
  63. tomnkatesmum

    Starting again,,,last time i hope!!!!

    Hiya, Well I lost 9lbs... But this is week 1... Really happy though ? Your plan sounds like a good one, u think the most important things is to just get back in the wagon once you've done celebrating and the weight should drop off as quickly as you gained it!!! How tall are you? I'm only 5...
  64. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Weigh in number 1 today, I lost 9lbs!! However I think I said if work for 21 in month one, which I doubt will happen... However, I'll keep trying...
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    Starting again,,,last time i hope!!!!

    Hi Julie, How's it's all going?? Yeah I love to bake, not so bothered about cooking but I love to bake... And really love to eat the warm baked goods!!! So my cake tins have been hidden and I'm not baking at all... Right now, I don't think I could cope with it!! My family is doing fine in...
  66. tomnkatesmum

    If eating was a big part of your weekend pre diet...

    Ridiculously thirsty!! I drink pint, after pint of water and never seem full!!! Usually we get the majority if our water intake from food, so I suppose maybe that's why we feel we need so much of it!!! Gotta be careful though, as too much can actually be bad for you!!!
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    Starting again,,,last time i hope!!!!

    Hey Julie, just found your diary and had a read... Sounds like your going strong now! Well done... It's so hard to resist when you've cooked something yummy!!! The smells get to me... It's often the best time to take a nap or have a bath!!! Xxxx
  68. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Step 1 Sole Source: Diary of a soon to be slim girl

    Early nights are a must in this diet!!! Some days your fine, but then others temptation can seem to much, so thank god we can just go to bed and snuggle under the covers away from the fridge!!! Best of luck to you hun... Sounds like your doing fab!! Xxx
  69. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Hi Candice, Thanks for your message!! I've also been on and off trying to get back on the cd wagon... Really hoping I am finally aboard again now!!! Your right, this must be the last time we do a vlcd, as much as I love the results etc... I hate doing a vlcd!!! I miss food so much!!! Anyway...
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    My final re-start!

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    If eating was a big part of your weekend pre diet...

    This is a great thread!! It is amazing how much food usually makes up our days and especially our weekends... Well this weekend I have spent a huge amount of time on mini's and chatting to my friend who's also just started back on cd!! I've been strong this weekend and hopefully each weekend...
  72. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Right, well I completely messed up a few days ago and came off plan, however I started day 1, AGAIN, on Wednesday and so far I have been 100%. I'm really pleased and I'm actually feeling really positive about it all... I cannot wait till weigh in on Wednesday evening, I just hope I have a...
  73. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Well done Rozzie, that's great!!! Xxx
  74. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Hiya, Ah the waters okay most of the time, however sometimes I just want something warm and tasty! My fav is hot choc, so I may go back to the choc mint shakes hot!! Been to a kids party today... I stayed strong but so wanted to dig in the cakes and sweet things!!!! Feeling starving now...
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    My final re-start!

    Morning, Think I'm also feeling better today, but have only just properly got up! I can't stand sparkling g water, and as I don't drink tea or coffee this diet becomes rather hard... 3 products and just plain old water!!! :0( Wow, 2.5 in 8 weeks is fab!! If you have till 1st April, you should...
  76. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Hey hun, It does get better, I promise, though the first few days can be awful!!! Take it easy and look after yourself... Stick to plan and you'll be feeling and looking great real soon!! Xx
  77. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Hi Amaris, Well done for starting... This diet is so hard to start!! I'm sure you've Spoken to your consultant, however you need to be careful exercising in the first few weeks of cd... Your having so few calories you need to be careful or you may well find yourself waking up from the floor...
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    My final re-start!

    So I would like to say day 3 is in the bag, but to be honest until I'm in bed, there's still time to cheat! I'm feeling good though, and have just finished my final shake so should stay strong!!! I'm not meeting my cd consultant until Wednesday, so although I have weighed (and am daily...
  79. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Hi Julie, Hair sounds fab! I love having mine done!! :0). You pleased with it? Well, I'm much the same, I lost 5 stone originally and then regained nearly 4 stone! So annoyed with myself! I vowed I would never redo a vlcd but this must be the last time!!! I'm very impressed with your losses...
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    My final re-start!

    Hi Rozzie, I feel crap today too, today is my day 3 and I'm still in my pj's and dressing gown! No energy to do anything... I cannot wait for the ketosis high!!! At least your still a stone down... Sounds like we're the same sort of weights.. How long did it take you to lose 2.5 before? Also...
  81. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    So today is day 3!!! Sadly that doesn't sound very long... But already feels like an eternity!! Can't wait to hit ketosis so that I stop feeling hungry!!! I was stupid yesterday and ate a load of the kids cadburys buttons!!! :0( I've got straight back on it, but feel so angry with myself...
  82. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Hi Julie Thanks for posting. I haven't tried SW for years as I know being told I can eat as much as I want would be lethal!! I had an awful day yesterday and also ate, and then felt awful all over again!! But it doesn't matter, I could and usually would have been so much worse, but I'm back on...
  83. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    One of the biggest problems of ketosis is coldness, I was always freezing the last time I did this diet!!! I've been feeling naff today too... Feel face first into some cadbury buttons earlier and felt awful for failing, but then thought, hell, put t behind me and continued in plan, hopefully...
  84. tomnkatesmum

    wanna start a team...

    Hi guys, I'd love to join the team... Not sure I can be any help with a new name either, but I sure wanna lost some weight during 2014! Here's to a wicked year for us all....
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    January challenge anyone?

    Hiya, Yeah I used to have them like that and they were really thick, I now mix them at that level with the food processor, then fill the shaker to the top with cold water and mix it in the shaker, you may find it too thin, however it lasts longer and I love the taste... Might be worth a try...
  86. tomnkatesmum

    Being a LastStarter not a ReStarter

    Hi miss ama, Wow you are doing so amazing... I've just been reading your thread and you sound so like me!! A lot of what you said really rang true to me... Sadly, I always think the good will be amazing and keep going waiting for that fab taste... Really looking forward to following your...
  87. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    So today is day 2 I've had two products and about 3 pints of water... Been feeling cr@p today though, not sure if it's ketosis or a migraine or something... Anyway, I've had a choc mint shake for breakie, just had a mushroom soup for lunch and will probably have a choc bar for tea... I took...
  88. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Hi cdrome, I'm not meeting with my consultant until Wednesday, so currently I'm working on my weight from my scales... Though I'm hoping to have dropped a decent amount by the time I meet her Wednesday evening! Yeah, we will do amazing... Last time I started mid September 2012 weighing just...
  89. tomnkatesmum

    My final re-start!

    Hi Caroline, wow well done for losing 7 stone before. This diet is amazing when you stick to it! And congrats on the baby... I had masses of baby weight, but since my youngest is now 5, not sure I can still claim its baby weight... Oh well, in a few months it'll be gone! :0)
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    My final re-start!

    Thanks Laura, yep 2014 is gonna be a good year!! Onwards and downwards here we come!!! :0)
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    January challenge anyone?

    Hi Mariad, just seen your picture of your shake, not sure if that's how you drank it, however you may want to add more water, I drink mine full and it lasts longer!! :0)
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    My final re-start!

    So, today I restarted cd and ss! I wasn't going to start a diary, but think this will help me when I'm struggling!!! So far, so good... I have numerous pints of water, a choc mint shake, mushroom soup and have just finished a choc chewy bar.... Not feeling hungry, however I'm feeling dizzy and...
  93. tomnkatesmum

    New year, new me..... Finally

    Hi bubbles, I've also started today... How are you finding it Chick? I look forward to sharing your journey... Xxx
  94. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Thanks Mariad, I need all the help I can get right now... Restarts are sooo hard!!! Good luck to us all :0)
  95. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Anyone else starting Jan 1st/2nd?

    A lot of people find there losses no different between ss a and ss+ so I wouldn't worry about it... I know that's easier said than done... Yeah black coffee and black tea or flavoured teas are fine... To start though, if you keep your water intake up it should stop the ketosis headaches, or at...
  96. tomnkatesmum

    January challenge anyone?

    Can I join too? I started today and would like to have lost 21 pounds by feb!!! Sure I can do this if I stick to plan!!! :0) Good luck everyone! Xxx
  97. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Anyone else starting Jan 1st/2nd?

    Hi everyone, I am also starting today. Christmas and New Years has been full of overeating and I have gained far too much!! I have started today, back on sole source and am seriously hoping to drop a load of weight in January!! I have previously done ss and I did well, but after coming off...
  98. tomnkatesmum

    Back again, if at first you dont succeed etcetc :)

    Good morning and well do e in getting back on the wagon! I'm also an all or nothing girl, and am just starting day 3 of my ss restart! So far so good!! Are you finding it hard second time around?
  99. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Back again after a break...

    Excellent! Glad you've had a good day! So day 2 is done... Really hard day today, had my 3 products and loads of water but as I don't drink tea or coffee, only hot chocolate, and that's not allowed, finding it a little hard!!! Especially with all the chocolate goodies around!! Oh well, day 2...
  100. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Back again after a break...

    Great!! :0) So day 1 done... So long as I stay strong between now and bedtime!! I've had 3 products and copious amounts if water, seems a daft time to re-start cd this close to Christmas as the house is full of goodies and I have numerous nights out arranged, however when is a good time? There...
  101. tomnkatesmum

    Cambridge weight plan app!

    It's in the App Store, cwp&me
  102. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Back again after a break...

    Well I'm back!!!! I started cd back September last year and kept to it for months... I lost over 5 stone and was just under a stone from my goal and then I lost it! I've now regained 2.5 to 3 stone and feel dreadful!!! I've tried numerous times to get back on ss with no joy, but I'm trying...
  103. tomnkatesmum

    ***MAY CHALLENGE***

    ]Starlit_Cazza 14lb CrazyDiamond 14lb Gemjar - 12lb Overthinkingit - 14lbs Pinkcupcake106 - 14lbs Scojos - 14 lbs Chlo - 16lbs Sunflowerlady - 9lbs Mia - 10lb Mama22 - 10lb Flossnoscar - 14lb Yorkiepud 25.5 Tsweety81-14 lbs Quiff! - 12 lbs Kinjeet1 - 14 lbs Marthacol1988- 14lbs RedRose2013 -...
  104. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Haven't posted to minis for weeks now, but I'm also all over the place diet wise so maybe that's why!!! I have about one stone left to lose until I reach my ultimate goal! I'm down 5 stone now and so near to goal but for some reason j just don't seem able to stick to plan!! I want to get back...
  105. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Well done in your loss this week hun! That's excellent!!! You can't have much left to go after last week and this week? Must be less than a stone and a half now?? Enjoy Manchester, and also enjoy being one of the girls! What a lovely thought to never be the fat friend again!!! You'll wow them...
  106. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Lol!!! Mine was from an adult! Well, she's about 16 or 17 so nearly an adult! :0). Still hugely brightened my day!!! How lovely that your friends child said your skinny!!! Isn't it fab!! :0) Yep I'm coming off plan on Sunday for about 8 days and cannot wait! I'm also planning to try and be...
  107. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    A friends daughter today, made my day!! I was chatting to her and it came up that I've been doing a food replacement diet for 6 months, and she said to me, "but why? Your tiny" I've never been called tiny before!!! :0)
  108. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Lol!!!!! Thanks hun xx
  109. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hiya, I can't see my CDC Monday as its bank holiday! So will have to wait till Monday 8th for my next weigh in!! I'm planning to come off plan on Sunday and then stay off for the week, then get back on it on Tuesday 9th April! Really looking forward to havin a break and eating some real...
  110. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya Jules? How you finding getting back on plan?? I'm working tomorrow then off till Tuesday! I can't wait to stay home and relax and spend some time with the kids!! I'm coming off plan on Sunday for a week, then going back on plan on Tuesday 9th April! Sounds ages away now, but I cannot...
  111. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Thanks babe! I was planning to break after next Mondays weigh in but as of the bank holiday that's been cancelled! :0(. Really feel like coming off now! But reckon I will try my best to keep going till next weekend!!! Must stay strong!! Reckon I will probably gain a load in my week off, but...
  112. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Cannot believe it, weighed in this evening and I lost 4lbs!! So pleased!! Kinda wish I wasn't having a planned break next week now!!
  113. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Sounds busy!! I live the idea of decorating but normally hate it once I start and just want to finish!!! Hope you don't ache to much after all the decorating!! Well just back from weigh in and I lost 4lbs!! So pleased!!! I've now finally got my 5 stone!! Sadly I have a planned break next...
  114. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Cannot believe it but I lost 4lbs this week and actually hit my March prediction!!! Woohoo!! Happy happy me!! :0) Starlit_Cazza 14lb (9lb off 5lb to go) Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb (7lbs lost - 1 to go!) Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs - MARCH GOAL REACHED!! Joshellie 14lbs pretty please...
  115. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Yep, I'm still ssing!!! My CDC has suggested I go up a stage but I soooo want to drop the final pounds as quick as possible!!! Fingers crossed we both get to drop the wobbly bits too! Lol!! Over Easter were quiet apart from going to centre parcs for a Friday to Monday. It's a late birthday...
  116. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya, How's your weight been with maintaining? I'm doing good thanks, hoping to get my 5 stone at weigh in tomorrow night! This mornings weigh in was 9 stone 11 pounds so maybe only another stone or so for me to lose!! I cannot wait to finish up on the diet! I have truly had enough at the...
  117. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Thanks babe, how are you doing??
  118. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hi Jules! Happy Birthday! Hope your having a great day and being spoilt!!! No worries about not being around! Work must be manic!! Will it continue to be so busy?? How's your weigt? Have you managed maintain? How's life treating you?? Xx
  119. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hey babe!!! Huge congratulations! 7lbs is amazing!!!! You are obviously back in the zone and rocking it!!! :0) Your beating me, I'm 1.5lbs off my 5 stone!!! Hoping to get it this week!!! Fingers crossed!! My CDC is also suggesting I go up a stage soon too, but I want to put it off as long as...
  120. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Just got in from a trip to asda and am amazed tha the clothes I tried on in a size 12 all fitted perfectly!! I've never had that before!!!! I also got myself a onesie! Accept they didn't have any ladies ones in my size, but amazingly the girls age 13-14 years fits! And was half the price!! :0)...
  121. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    So this mornings daily weigh was 9 stone 13 and three quarters!!!! I have never been in single figures in my adult life!! Woohoo!!!!!!! :0)
  122. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    How babe, how you doing? Things getting easier??? I saw 9 stone 13 and 3 quarters this morning!!!!! :0) I'm soooooooo pleased!!!!!!! How you doing hun?? Xxxxx
  123. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Just weighed in tonight and lost 2.5lbs! But gutted as I'm now 1.5lbs off 5 stone... But suppose ill get it next week (hopefully) My total inches lost are about 35 since September!!! Here's to another good week!!! Though I would like a bigger loss!! Please!!
  124. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    2.5lbs lost this week Starlit_Cazza 18lb (6lb off 12lb to go) Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb (4lbs lost - 4 to go!) Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs (6lbs down 4lbs to go) Joshellie 14lbs pretty please Callumsmummy 14lbs please ( 5 lost - 9 to go) Zombie girl 8lbs Shazzy_shaz 10lbs Cranberrie...
  125. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Well day 188 for me!!! Not quite sure how... Daily morning weigh in was 10 stone 1 and a half pounds!! Although I am delighted, when I started in September I never imagined I would get this far, however my weight loss seems to be going so slow now!!! If I'm lucky, I may get a 2lb loss this...
  126. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    ahhh Rachel, i;m sorry, i know how much you didnt want to gain.... but its done now and your in a new, better week! Stick to plan 100% and you will have a great loss hun! I know how hard it is getting back to it, but it can be done and you will feel amazing next week on those scales!!! xxx
  127. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hope so! Sounds like you will have an amazing time, and you certainly will not be the token fat one.... sadly i know exactly what you mean.... but hey, thats not us ever again! LOL!!! How's this week going for you? another good day?
  128. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Sounds like we're both planning to ss until about the same date! :0) Yeah it's hard that the losses are going slower but as you say I think we will have accept that this is it!!! I want to see the 9's before I break in April, so that's about 7lbs to lose... Minimum! However any more would be...
  129. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hi babe, Glad to hear you sounding so much more upbeat about this diet!!! You won't be on it for much longer! You are so close now! Best of luck with your weigh in tomorrow, I'm sure you'll have a good one! Make sure you let me know how you do!! I'm doing well thanks, I weighed in on Monday...
  130. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    I'm obviously going slow and steady at the moment! Just 2lbs this week for me... Starlit_Cazza 21lb Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs (3.5lbs down 6.5lbs to go) Joshellie 14lbs pretty please Callumsmummy 14lbs please ( 5 lost - 9 to go) Zombie girl 8lbs Shazzy_shaz...
  131. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Slendertone belt

    Thanks chlo! Sounds like a great idea but some people are dead against them! Say they don't work! Wanted to see what real people think! :0)
  132. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Slendertone belt

    Has anyone used a slendertone belt and do they work??? I have a flabby lower belly from two c-sections and really want to tone it up!! Will a slendertone belt help??
  133. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Ahhh! Would be good to have something to take my mind off not eating, but wouldn't want to get so frustrated that I ended up turning to food!!' Might have to stick with looking at posts on minimins to stay strong and busy!!
  134. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Well the hairdresser took hours!!! I arrived at 9am and left at 3.30!!' Really lost the will while sitting there!!! Haven't even looked at hair yet properly as lost half the day!!! A lot of the colour wouldn't take so they had to keep colouring and colouring!! :0(
  135. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Lol!!! Stupid phone and predictive text!!! Wonder of sat nav would help me lose a few pounds!!! Can't shake the b!oody things at the moment!!! My little boy is sweet!!! Not sure the shake would be though!!! His hearts in the right place though!!! :0)
  136. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Well done babe, a pound loss is still a loss and in the right direction! Really glad to hear you sounding so upbeat and positive!!! You absolutely can still reach your target by may! We will not be beaten by a couple of stone!! We will beat the bug*ers!!!
  137. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya babe, Best of luck! Can't wait to hear how you've done!! I'm good thanks, feeling good and also feeling back in track! :0) I weigh in Monday evening and really want a decent loss! Hoping I have the weekend and can drop a couple of pounds!! Thankfully u have nothing planned for...
  138. tomnkatesmum

    Niki's journey from scruffy to sophisticated!!

    Welcome back Nikki. You'll do great and be back in the 10's in no time!! Xx
  139. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Well I'm finally feeling a bit more back on track!!!! Will feel even better if I have a decent loss this week!!' Up early today (for a Saturday) and off soon to the hairdressers to have my hair highlighted!!! Feeling excited and nervous!!! Fingers crossed it looks okay at the end!!' Mother's...
  140. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Pudges last stop on the slimtrain!

    Hope your okay pudge and have managed to sort out your spreadsheet! Loathe computers at times!! Xxx
  141. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya babe,, Best of luck for your weigh in today!!! I hope it goes well!! How are you feeling now?? You back on the wagon? Or still feeling a bit wobbly?? Two stone could be gone so quickly! You just need to get back on it hun!!! Don't think your sabotaging yourself, this diet is just very...
  142. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    What's candy crush?? Sounds tasty!!! Lol!!! You upto much this weekend?? Xx
  143. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Excellent loss callimammy! Well done you!!
  144. tomnkatesmum

    Aimee goes from Existing 2 Living!

    Best of luck Aimee! You will do amazing! The first week is the hardest, but just keep glugging the water and soon you'll find that the weeks are just flying past and weight dropping off!!! Keep strong!! You will do amazing! Xx
  145. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Lol!!! Can't wait to be able to not wear cardys in the summer!! And feel comfortable!! Have your losses remained good all the way through?? Mine seem to have really slowed, wondered if its cause I only have a couple of stone left to go???
  146. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Well done shazzy and gemjar!! Shazzy what an amazing loss and so lose to goal!!! What's the secret??? :0)
  147. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + Hair loss... Help

    Hi lady stardust, not sure I can give advice, but my hair is also falling out! I started in September and since late December I seem to get a lot of hair loss when I wash my hair!!! I've started taking some vitamins in the hope this will help and spoken to my CDC who says stopping the diet...
  148. tomnkatesmum

    Week one losses xx

    Well done Emma!!! That's fab!!! How's week 2 going??
  149. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Ah, I'm normally okay in the week, and thankfully the kids have now scoffed all the yummy chocolate!! Phew!!! Weekends is when I really struggle!!! Any idea why your struggling??? You've been so strong for so long!!!! I found it hard after each break I had to get back on to ss but found the...
  150. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hi Jules, Great to hear from you... I was worried you were unwell or had given up on this rock n roll lifestyle!! So pleased your project has gone live and is going well.,, what a relief!! :0) I'm good, feel I'm having a few slow weeks, but I'm still 64 pounds down in total so it can't all be...
  151. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Pudges last stop on the slimtrain!

    Hi babe, your not wrong, this is so much easier when your busy!!! I find the weeks relatively okay as I'm normally busy until the evenings and then I try to have my final bar, pint of water and early night, but the weekends..... :0( there the hard part!! Your doing amazing! Xx
  152. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Sorry kimboowee, it's not normally all about chocolate, there's just so much of it out there at the moment that its on my brain!!! How you doing?? Xx
  153. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + I never thought I would be able to loose my weight....

    Well done, this journey can be so hard, but the results are so worth it!! How much have you got to lose?? And how much have you lost? Xx
  154. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Pudges last stop on the slimtrain!

    Well done for getting back on it pudge, how you finding it? Xx
  155. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Hiya suzie, How you doing and how did your weigh in go? Xxx
  156. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    My kids have been having those mini egg chocolate mouse things and I keep wanting to pinch!!! My fav though is still chocolate in an egg shape!!! Wish the shops weren't full of them!! Makes it so hard!!
  157. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    i know, i'm already dreaming about easter eggs!!! i absolutely adore them.... i come off plan just after easter, and were away the next weekend, so i reckon i may try and persuade the kids the week after and then i can join em!!! mmmm.... only problem is, easter eggs will do a lot of damage...
  158. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    I KNEW IT!!!
  159. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Thank you! And well done to you, what an excellent loss this week!!! Shrinking is fab!!! Just want to keep doing it and a little quicker!! Lol!!
  160. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Oooooohhhh! Yorkie!!! Mmmmm.... I keep seeing the Yorkie Easter truck and its so appealing!!!! Mmmmm.... My mouths watering now too!!
  161. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, How you doing and feeling??? I'm good, weekend was good apart from both kids ended up poorly and were both off school yesterday! i managed to resist the chocolate they needed to be able to re-cuperate, however there is an easter egg at home that they didn't eat, which i swear is...
  162. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hiya, Well weigh in was last night, and i only lost 1.5lbs... however after the gain on my daily weigh ins i suppose i should be happy to have lost at all! Still a tad annoying to only lose 1.5bs when sticking to ss 100% Oh well, hopefully i will have an amazing weight loss this week! Fingers...
  163. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Well done Chixie!!! Amazing weight loss!!! Only 1.5lbs loss for me this week, but still a loss! Starlit_Cazza 21lb Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum - 10lbs (1.5lbs down and 8.5lbs to lose) Joshellie 14lbs pretty please Callumsmummy 14lbs please Zombie girl...
  164. tomnkatesmum

    Chicky Noops - Shaking It Up

    Happy birthday Chicky!! Wow you look amazing hun!!! Well done!!! You should be so proud!!
  165. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Well another day and its been a hard one!!! Decided to try phase one of the 30 day shred and oh my god it's hard!!! I completed it, but did find it really hard!! But then I got really blurry vision!!! Reckon it might have been a bit much when having so few calories!!! I'd also only had one...
  166. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    So true!!!! My oh always says I'm moaning and I swear I'm not!!! He just doesn't listen!!! Yeah it's important to keep eating together, this diet is so unsociable and can be really hard!!! Sounds like the ss+ days are a fab idea!!
  167. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Yeah the site is great!!! When I'm really struggling i just come on here and read how everyone is getting on etc... Helps keep me strong on the bad days!! Never would have got this far without it!!
  168. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hey babe, Well I hope you enjoyed the Chinese! As you said, it's done now, draw a line under it and move on! I bet even though you had it you made wise choices and didn't eat loads??? I bet it won't make that much of an impact!! You'll still have a wicked loss this week!!! Your holiday will...
  169. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Sorry chixie, stupid phone autocorrecting!!!! I had spelt your name right!!! Phone thought I meant chilie!!! ]Starlit_Cazza 21lb Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs Joshellie 14lbs pretty please Callumsmummy 14lbs please Zombie girl 8lbs Shazzy_shaz 10lbs Cranberrie...
  170. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Starlit_Cazza 21lb Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs Joshellie 14lbs pretty please Callumsmummy 14lbs please Zombie girl 8lbs Shazzy_shaz 10lbs Cranberrie 12lbs Gemzo84 10lbs Rachele 14lbs Kimboowee 14lbs Mrsp 16lb Sian 9lb Byalliet 14lb Lovelyle 14lbs Pudge 15lbs...
  171. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Got this far without minimins!! :0)
  172. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    All that and minimins!!! I would never have for this
  173. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Personally I don't drink, apart from when I'm away on holiday and even then not a huge amount, so wine doesn't bother me at all!!! I do find weekends hard though, I reckon that's because I'm usually very busy during the week and don't have time to think about cheating, however at the weekends I...
  174. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Where you going in June??! Absolutely, it's a great incentive!!! I cannot wait for my holiday in August and want to look fab!!! We've also just booked to meet up with the extended family in October... Aunts, uncles, cousins etc and I really want to look my best, I've always been one of the...
  175. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Pudges last stop on the slimtrain!

    Well done for finishing all your work pudge! I cannot believe you've stuck so well while working so hard! Well done hun, you are rocking this!!! Xx
  176. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Yuck, pretzels!!! Think if I'm going to have a blip, I'd want to have a good one!! Lol!!! Glad your back on it today and feeling better!!! When's your next weigh in?
  177. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Thank you!!! Just feeling a bit naff! I know I probably shouldn't daily weigh, but it's so hard not to! And I know I will want to check tomorrow because surely it will be time for my weight to drop!!!! Cannot believe I can stick to three products a day and water and not lose something...
  178. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, well done on losing a pound this week!!! I know it's not as much as you probably wanted but a loss is a loss and another step in the right direction!!! I'm sure you'll have a great 100% week this week and a fab loss at your next weigh in!!! You planning to continue baking or have...
  179. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Hiya suzie, what was the blip?? You feeling better today?
  180. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hiya, I'm feeling really down!!! I always daily weigh and am feeling crap, as on Monday I was 10.6.5, since then my weights gone up and I'm currently weighing 10.7!!! I wouldn't mind if I'd cheated but I've stuck to this diet 100%! And I'm sorry to sound a child, but..... It's not fair...
  181. tomnkatesmum

    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    Wow! Well done starlit-cazza! That's an excellent weeks loss!!
  182. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Lol!! i know it's crazy, I was subscribed to it, and although I saw a couple of posts on it, I never realised who they were too!, honestly I am such a numpty sometimes!!! Thank you hun... At times I'm delighted and know I'm doing good, but then at other times I just can't see it at all!!! Took...
  183. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Can't believe I forgot about it!!! Yep planning to try and post each day and hopefully it will help pass the time quicker!! Also be good for looking back on on a hard day!! :0)
  184. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hi Cham, well done for getting started!!! This diet is hard but so worth it!!! The first couple of days can be the hardest but your first weigh in really helps!!! Also coming on this site is hugely helpful!! I could never have got so far without the help of everyone else on here!! Keep posting...
  185. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Stupid phone, didn't mean to send that straight away!! So yeah, day 169 and I've lost 62.5 pounds!! Still would like to lose maybe another 2 stone but am very pleased as I never thought I would get here!! So another week starting today.... So far so good... Went to sainsburys earlier and...
  186. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Cannot believe it but today is day 169!!!!
  187. tomnkatesmum

    I will do this...

    Hi suzie, This is quite funny, I saw your message saying you'd found my diary and I wasn't sure what you were talking about..... I'd completely forgotten I'd started a diary!!!! Was thinking the other day maybe I should start one as it might help with the rest of this joyful journey...
  188. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    I'm good thanks... was a bit worried yesterday as i collapsed in the shower, but it seems i may have drank too much water the night before and removed the salts in my body!!! anyway, today i'm feeling far better, but reckon i may be coming down with a cold! =0( I remember when i first started...
  189. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, Good luck with your 100% day! I don't find staying 100% hard when I'm busy, but when i'm not busy, i find it a nightmare to stick to.... I'm sure you will do fine though, you have stuck to this so well for so long, you are obviously a very determined lady! =0) What did your OH...
  190. tomnkatesmum

    ****MARCH CHALLENGE****

    Well done for starting a March challenge! Just what i need to keep going... I'm going to try for 10lbs, hopefully ill hit or beat my target this month! Starlit_Cazza 21lb Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs
  191. tomnkatesmum

    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    Well only two and a half pounds lost this week, so won't hit my goal, but still pleased with 8.5lbs this month, especially after everything I ate on my birthday weekend!! And you never know if I were to get weighed on the last day of the month, I might have lost the last pound and a half...
  192. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Certainly not put you to shame, your doing fab! You started after me but have lost more than me to date!! Your rocking this!! Yeah hopefully get to goal soon.... Was worried this morning as I collapsed in the shower, put a post on and lily came back, looks like I drank too much water last night...
  193. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Lol! Certainly not at the moment!! It gets easier, I'm also desperate to lose weight!! How's today been?
  194. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Any help gratefully appreciated........

    Thanks for your reply lily! You really are a fountain of knowledge!!! I've certainly been drinking, and was really bored last night and could have easily had between 4 and 5 pints!!! I was watching telly and just kept refilling my glass!!! So probably a lack of salt!!! :0/ Today I have...
  195. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Hiya, To be honest, although the diet can be anti-social, i've found it fine to go out but just to not eat.... i can quite easily sit with friends and family while they stuff themselves and just have my water! some days are easier than others, but i think the longer you do this the easier it...
  196. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source Any help gratefully appreciated........

    Hi everyone, I have been doing the cambridge diet since 10th September 2012, and have stuck to SS for the whole time apart from two planned breaks, 2 weeks at Christmas when i went on holiday, and a four day weekend break at the start of February to celebrate my 30th b-day! I started back on...
  197. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    Thanks! Yes ss would probably be very hard with the dancing.... You wouldn't want to find yourself out cold!! So how long you planning to do this for?
  198. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Oohhh! Sounds like you've had a nice evening food wise! I'm struggling today.... Think I find the weekends hard as I'm less busy than in the week!! I've been on mini's nearly all day trying to keep going and trying to keep motivated!!!! I've still stuck to it, but it is certainly getting...
  199. tomnkatesmum

    My diary :)

    So you have about another stone and a half to lose??? I started in September weighing over 15 stone, last weigh in was Monday and I was 10.12.5... Reckon I want to get to between 8 and 9 stone so still a couple to go, at least now it seems possible!!! :0) Are you doing ss?
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    My diary :)

    Hiya and well done for getting two weeks into cd! That's always the hardest bit!! How much are you hoping to lose in total?
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Btw Rachel, on your info you have a milestone, century??? What is this?? Xx
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Lol!!!! Your on huni.... The race is on..... Yeah, when I started this and thought j had about 7 stone to lose it just seemed impossible but the thought that we could both be there by may is amazing!!!! Cannot wait!! Xxx
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Theresa you look AMAZING!!!! Well done you! Xx
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Wow, we'll done on your weigh in Hun! That's fab!! You are doing so amazing each and every week!!! Really proud of you!!! I'm back in the swing of it, but feeling a bit low.... I feel the weight loss is a long way off for goal, and although I know it's not and I'm losing quicker than I would...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, Well I got my lie in!!! Hurrah!!! Had a really nice relaxing weekend so far!! And thankfully I think the cold has now passed!! :0) May will be with us before we know it, but hopefully well have both lost these final pounds and they'll notice a massive difference!!! I hope you...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hi Sabrina, you about? How's everything going Hun?
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya Jules, where are you? Everything okay?? Xxx
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    Chicky Noops - Shaking It Up

    Hi Chicky, I've been reading your diary and your are doing amazing! Sounds like you were amazingly strong while at centre parks, and that's so hard! Your doing fab!!! Getting back into the diet is hard, but you will do it as your so strong... Have a bath, a pint of water and an early night...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Pudges last stop on the slimtrain!

    Hi pudge, just read your diary and you are doing so well!! It can be hard keeping to this diet but the rewards are so worth it!! Well done you hun and keep at it xx
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Yeah weeks been good thanks, got a cold so feeling crap but have a day off tomorrow and am looking forward to a relaxing quiet day and hopefully a lie in!!!! Diet is going well this week, think I am back in the swing of things after my break and hoping to shift some more weight!!!! Not sure the...
  211. tomnkatesmum

    New start....again but 100% ready

    Hi shell and well done for getting back to it... Sounds like you've had a hard time but are now ready!!! You say you have 15 or 16 weeks to lose your weight, what's happening then? Something fun??
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    I reckon you'll do good, but even if you stay the same, you have done amazing since starting this and should be so proud!! Hope you enjoyed your meals out :0)
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Thanks hun! Makes such a difference when you have a decent loss! Wish I could have losses like that every week!!!! Wouldn't that be fab!! Reckon you'll be back in the swing of it in no time..,, shame about your heating though, that can't help!!! I'm constantly cold on this diet, even cold when...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hiya, Well i weighed in last night and i lost 5.5lbs!!! i am so delighted, and amazingly it brings my total loss to date to 60lbs!!! i can honestly say i never imagined i would be here.... this last couple of stone i want to shift suddenly seems so much more achievable!! i cannot wait to be at...
  215. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya, Bet you cannot wait to see your dad, he will notice such a difference having not seen you since Christmas!!! =0) I had my weigh in last night and lost 5.5lbs, which brings me to a total loss of 60lbs!!!! i cannot believe it, i honestly never imagined i would ever get this far, but as you...
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    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    Woohoo!!! I lost 5.5lbs this week! so delighted! I have now lost a total of 60lbs since 10th September! :party0011::party0011: With only 1 weigh in left in February, not sure i will hit my February goal, but hopefully wont be too far off it! here's to another wicked week! Starlit_Cazza 20lb...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya Jules, To be honest, i think it's kinda sad, that she's talking about me and telling her other half about how it wont work.... i know she would like to lose a few pounds but isn't willing to go without food, and that's fine, each to their own.... still sad though.... she asked me to stop...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya babe, You are looking amazing and the dress looks lovely! You look beautiful and so happy! Well done!!! What did people say??? I'm good thanks, feeling completely back on it after my birthday and I've had a good week... Been sorting out loads of my clothes, my wardrobe is now nearly...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hiya, Sounds like you got a busy year ahead!! When is your 30th?? Wish I was gonna be at home with kids on hols, but no can do :0( Nah, not a nanny. My mum, lives next door, and as she doesn't work she looks after my kids for me! She is known as nanny though, she thinks grandma sounds too...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hello, I'm good thanks, had a lovely slow and relaxing weekend doing nothing, and really enjoyed just being at home with the family! Well done on your weigh in, obviously getting straight back on SS really helped you to shift the weight you gained on your break! Really shows that we can enjoy...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, Well done you! You are doing amazing! Another 3 pounds off and you got into the jeans!!! So proud of you babe!!! You are doing so amazingly well!!! Are you doing this week as 4 shakes a day again or you going to have a meal again?? Can't wait to see the photos!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya Jules, Well done on your 2lbs loss, that's excellent especially when you haven't been ssing!!!! Really pleased to hear you are feeling better and getting your energy back... I've been ssing for two weeks since my birthday and really feeling as though my head is back in the zone...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hey Jules, Weigh in I only lost half a pound, but my morning weigh ins showed I gained over 9lbs on my weekend off, so to be honest I was glad to lose at all!!! Have you enjoyed eating food this week?? I never seem to be able to do it in moderation! :-( I'm finding it a little easier at the...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Absolutely, how can someone at a size 8 or 10 tell you your too slim at a 12 or 14!!! Your probably right they are adjusting, but I also think it is sometimes insecurity... I'm feeling better being on the diet at the mo, had a food day today and an starting to feel a bit more like I was before...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    I reckon re your stone gain, that a load of it will be water, stick to plan for the week and I reckon you'll have dropped nearly all or all of it... Don't worry, you'll drop that in no time Hun. Hope your doing okay getting back on plan, I'm feeling far better today and already feeling, more...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hi Hun, Well I just got back from weigh in and I lost half a pound.... I'm pleased as I gained over 9lbs last weekend! Yeah your right, I would have never got straight back on diet after binge, it was hard with all the leftovers, but still I did it!! Never would have before!! Fingers crossed...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hiya, Sounds like you've enjoyed your break!! I know what you mean, I never used to know what was happening with my weight, but I certainly feel my gain last week and can feel my loss again now!! I just got in from weigh in and since two weeks ago I've lost half a pound, not great I know but...
  228. tomnkatesmum

    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    Well I've only lost half a pound, but last week I had my birthday binge and although I didn't officially weigh in, I know I gained over 9lbs, so reckon I'm quite glad to have lost anything! Here's to a better one next week!! Starlit_Cazza 16lb (4lb off, 21lb to go) LeaLou1 - 21lbs (3lb lost...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hi Sabrina, =0) I realise your still away right now, but when you read this, how was your break? did you have an amazing time and eat some lovely food? i'm weighing in tonight, and hoping my birthday wont have made to much of a increase... really hoping for a STS, so dont want to gain!!! I've...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya, Done my first week of ss now, and am weighing in tonight... just hoping i wont have gained since my birthday and i'lll be happy with a STS! fingers crossed! glad your work is calming down, and i hope you are feeling better... how are you finding doing the higher step? your losses are...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Rachel, you look AMAZING!!! What fab photos! I'm not suprised it is helping spur you on!!! Well i took the easy way out and i took all my fat clothes to the charity shop at the weekend.... 10 massive pink sacks of the things!!!! and i now have a rather empty wardrobe!!! am hoping to get to goal...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, glad you had a great weekend away but have for straight back on it, that bit can be hard!! So know what you mean about enjoying your food but then feeling bloated and sick! That's eXactly how I felt it and it reminded me of how I always used to feel! It's not a nice way to feel...
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    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    Sorry!
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    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    Done =0)
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    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    LeaLou1 - 21lbs (3lb lost 18lb to go) THAI CHILLI - 16lbs lostpolarbear - 14lbs (4lbs lost 10lbs to go) Kimboowee - 14lbs - 5lbs lost, 9lbs to go Enlightenme2 - 14lbs Dizzy girl - 14lbs (5lbs lost, 9lbs to go) gero1 - 9lbs lisalouise_14 - 14lbs Sirhowybird - 10lbs JulesMcL2110 - 14lbs - (3.5lbs...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Thank you... yes i'm back on and working hard.... to be honest i dont think i could have coped with letting the eating drag on... i was feeling so bloated it was kinda a relief to give up food.... hopefully tht feeling will last a while and make getting back on ss easier!!!! Hoping for a loss...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hi Jules, Sounds like you are having a pretty crappy time of it at the moment! I'm really sorry to hear you have been feeling so unwell.... i completely understand that you don't want to give up on the diet completely and think you hav gone for a good inbetween... hopefully you will be on the...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    LOL! I'm Susan =0) Yeah birthday was good and i was very spoilt... my weight was hugely up this morning but i reckon it will drop very quickly! fingers crossed!!! Lucky you off on your holiday tomorrow.... really enjoy it and enjoy not following CD, it will make it easier when your back if you...
  239. tomnkatesmum

    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hi Bina, How's you? Well birthday was yesterday and i am feeling fat and bloated now! i cam off plan Friday morning and from friday am until yesterday pm i have eaten and eaten!!!! but this morning i have gone back to the shakes and i am hoping to ss all this week, and then hopefully i will be...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hey Jules, How you doing? Work still manic? How's everything going? you got your head back in it now? I'm back on day 1 again..... had a great break, but have eaten way to much and am feeling bloated and fat! kinda looked at it as my final binge so i did thoroughly enjoy it, but hell, i feel...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel, you are doing amazing and your photos look great! Sounds like plans for the weekend are in place and very exciting! You deserve to be spoiled after all the hard work you have put in!!! Well i'm back to CD ss today... i cam off friday morning till yesterday evening and i have...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hi Jules, I had really hoped to get my 4 stone before my break, but only 2 pounds off, so almost!! Work has been manic and so stressful for me to, but now January is over it should really calm down and get easier! Really looking forward to food from tomorrow, I'll let you know how it all...
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    FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!

    I want to join to.... This was a massive help at the end of last year!!! I'm having a massive blow out this weekend (it's my 30th and I am planning to celebrate with loads of meals out) but I'm only off plan until 5th feb then the work will begin.... I'm gonna go with 10 pounds and hope this...
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    Cambridge diet buddy?

    Hiya hun, any idea what it is that keeps making you turn to food, or is nothing? I'm coming off at the weekend from Friday morning until the end of Monday and I cannot wait,,!, I have loads of meals planned, fish and chips, Indian, afternoon tea, with clotted cream And a full roast with stodgy...
  245. tomnkatesmum

    Step 1 Sole Source + This is a choice.... A choice to change my life

    Hiya Rachel.... Wow 7lbs is amazing! Well done you hunky.... I hope you have another great loss tomorrow.... Best of luck for it hun.... So are you back on SS now? Are you missing food at all? Xx
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    What is the ideal weight for someone who is 5 ft 2.5 inches?

    Hi everyone and thank you al for your answers.... Overall I know we are all different and what might suit one frame will be different for someone else, but its great to have an idea of where your going to... I've always said my goal will be 9 stone 7lbs, but then I got to thinking maybe I...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Newbie Needing some support

    Hiya Jules, So how has the launch gone? You finished with it all now? I lost 2.25lbs this week, I'm okay with that, but to be honest had hoped for a larger loss... I'm now only 2lbs away from my four stone and I would really like to get that ASAP! However I have got the most amount of food...
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    What is the ideal weight for someone who is 5 ft 2.5 inches?

    Hiya, I'm 5ft 2.5 inches tall but have never been slim in my adult life, and so have no idea what is the right weight for me! Is anyone else about the same height and have an idea about an ideal weight??? I know a healthy BMI would be between the high 7 stones and the low 11 stones, but that...
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