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And so the merry go round keeps turning.......I'm here again....as of tomorrow :cry: I'm 3/4 of a stone heavier, my clothes are bursting and I feel truly awful. My eating habits are out of control, I'm socialising a lot and therefore consuming endless empty wine calories, and I dread opening...

Afternoon ladies I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I had a good start with Monday - Thursday going well, and then Friday night it all collapsed :sigh: Didn't get a proper dinner because of a late meeting so wine and oven chips came into play :( Yesterday we went out for a curry and drinks...

Oh my this is proving very hard :( it seems to get harder the more times I try. Berating myself for not keeping the weight off after my first success on this plan. I just wish I understood what to do to prevent this draining cycle of loathing and low esteem, turning to comfort eating and...

Another long lost soul here ....... Had a dreadful start to the year and this weekend I hit the proverbial wall. It was the sight of myself when I was trying to find something to wear on Saturday night, and then the horrendous sight my rolls of fat in the mirror in the gym (I actually dragged...

Morning all, well not a good week all in all. Job news yesterday which is both good and bad. Lots to think through. Diet not going as well I hoped when I started again. My scales say 10-9....so no change from last week. Disappointed. My knee is a lot better but not 100%. I am going to try a...

It good to hear you're doing ok :) A few of us in the village have joined together to motivate each other and get active, it's great. We are sort of following the couch to 5k plan? I'm doing a mixture of walking and jogging to build up stamina and work on my breathing technique but now I've...

Hi Purpleflower, how are things going? i went off the diet in Dec and lost the plot. Had a great Christmas and ate what I wanted, and then over new year it seemed to click in my head again. I started shifting my ass, walking and I even started jogging ! I clocked up 22 miles in a week. Bought...

Well four days in and I was weighed today. I've lost 4lbs :) Im really pleased with that result in four days. I haven't stuck to plan rigidly, but I will need to next week, particularly as my stupid knee is preventing me from doing any exercise :( Im back in the 10's :clap:

Fantastic !! Well done Hun :) It's a fab feeling to be in control isn't it

Thank you :) Hope you're doing ok x

Vikki you're not on your own. We all love the foods that are bad for us, but we all know that moderation is the key. I'm guilty of bingeing on stuff that I love......bread, cheese, chocolate and booze are my vices lol ! ive been having an ok week, and getting my trainers on a doing a mixture of...

Evening everyone, good to see you're all in a good place. Im having an ok week, feeling much better now I've cut out of the carbs, the wine and all things bad for me, and gone back to shakes and water. I confess I haven't had a 100% CD day so far but I'm feeling ok :) Got on my scales this...

I'm not having the best start back on the diet, but I have done another 5.34 miles this week, walking and running so I am shifting my lardy arse again :) I'm in the office weds and thurs this week so that will keep me on track. If I can lose at least 1lb of that stone I need to lose I will be...

It's official....I've yo yo'd back to 11 stone :( Not at all surprised, I can feel it and see it 7lb gain in 5 months oh well, back on it from now......

Oh ....and day 4 of dry January :) Feeling motivated

We'll the really bad news is that I weighed myself on Friday and I was 11st :cry: I knew it was going to be bad but OMG !!! The really good news is I've clocked up almost 22 miles of walking this week....(and I've bought new running shoes and started running a little bit) :) I'm going to...

Happy New Year everyone Its a new year and I'm starting with a clean slate - no self loathing allowed i can't change what the scales will say on Saturday, but i can change what they will say a week from now good luck everyone x

Thank you for the pep talk Bev, I certainly have been in the pit - I gave up not long after my last post, and boy have I let myself down. work stress, uncertainty about my job next year, Christmas food everywhere and the Friday before Christmas it all came crashing into the wall :( I have got...

They say never start a diet on a Monday......... My track record lately has been abmissmal and I think I've finally reached that point, so toast is the day I turn things around i hope everyone's doing ok?

Still struggling to get in the zone :( Today has been better than previous days but still not 100% on plan I'm going to put everything I have into tomorrow because I can't stand feeling like this anymore. I never realised how fragile my self esteem is until now :lost:

Thanks both i will try again tomorrow xx

I know you're right Jen, I've got to take control of the things that are in my gift to do so. Unfortunately like many other people, my emotional state drives my eating habits. This time last year I was on a real high, with 3lbs to get to get to target, now I'm guessing I'm +10lbs away despite...

It's been a while since I posted on here so I thought is drop in tonight. Not doing well at all. In fact this is the worst I've done ever :cry: I'm under immense pressure at work and now I've got the added worry that I might be out of a job next year - this has resulted in me not sticking to...

Yes I'd got some and she dropped me some more at home yesterday whilst I was out. Off on a spa break tomorrow, so trying to be really good at the moment so I can loosen the reins a little tomorrow :)

CDC overslept and didn't hear me knocking the door so I didn't get weighed :( Suppose it gives me another week to try harder ......

Weigh in tomorrow. I'm not hopeful, to be honest I've not been sticking to plan as well I would like to. Work is horrendous with pressure and I'm guilty of a few glasses of wine at the weekend. i know I'm in a better place than I was this time last year, I've got 9lbs to shift, but I seem to get...

Not having a great week this week. Me and hubby have a stomach bug and I've not been having both shakes

Well I'm 10-7 so it's not a catastrophe (started at 10-8 on my scales on monday) this week I've lost 1lb in real terms but the fact remains I have 9lbs to shift how is everyone else doing?

Getting weighed in the morning. Last time my CDC weighed me I was 10-7 and when I started again on Monday my scales said 10-8. I'm really hoping to have shifted 2lbs this week. Would be a good boost

Hi Maggie welcome back to the CD cant really offer many tips, well none that you won't know already - drink your water, stay busy, have a goal that motivates you on the tough days and use forums like this to share your journey we're all struggling and leaning on each other for support :) Good luck

Day 3 - I have got a busy work day so that its keeping my mind busy. Its not easy, no matter how many times you return to the diet, but I know its worth it. I havent picked out a dress yet Clinquant but I have started looking :)

Today is proving much tougher than yesterday :(

Day 2 underway Good luck for a successful day everyone

Hi Maggie, you're not alone. We're all in a similar position, struggling to change bad eating habits and shifting weight. I've found this forum to be invaluable. Support and encouragement from people in the same place is really really helpful. Get your shakes and agree your goal with your CDC...

Almost through the first day back on it :-)

Almost got through first day - yay ive kept really busy and it's not been too bad this evening will be hard but I'm going to stay strong.....I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and hated my bloated stomach ..... That's enough to keep me on the straight and narrow

good of luck yummy mummy

I am gong to shift 12lbs and get into the 9's Tomorrow I'm picking a nice new dress for the works Christmas party as my motivation ..... Let's do this

I've got my shakes and I'm ready to get started. Tomorrow I'm back on track and shifting these lbs - all 12 of them. The last few days my eating has been out of control :(:cry:I'm feeling utterly rubbish about myself and angry for letting bad habits creep back in. So D day is tomorrow. I might...

Hi Purpleflower I'm great thanks. Wrist is recovering well and life is back on track.....unlike my diet ....got some serious lbs to lose. How are you doing? X

Hi ladies, I'm back from my holiday and eager to get back on the shakes. I've not been weighed for quite some time with being poorly in the summer but next week I'll be braving those scales and getting my head into gear. Bev, im sorry to hear about your mum being poorly. I echo the sentiments...

Morning ladies, I'm back from hols and 4lbs heavier so I've contacted my CDC about getting back on the shakes. Ten and half weeks until Christmas so let's get motivated for those sparkly dresses

Hi Vikki yeah it's been a while. im doing ok, kept my weight down but not been weighed for a long time. Going on holiday on Saturday so I'll get weighed when I get back and start the road the Christmas party frock lol! Hope you're ok?

broke my left wrist in July and after they tried to fix twice they eventually put a plate and pins in to pull the bone into place at the beginning of August. I'm left handed so it's been a bit rough but I'm feeling loads better now thankfully. physio is helping but the nerve and tendon problems...

Welcome back Purpleflower I'm sure if you're still in the zone you'll get back into the CD easily enough good luck I haven't been weighed for weeks because of my accident but I'm on the right side of recovery now 5+ weeks after last operation. I've managed to keep my weight stable on my scales...

So, the second operation on my wrist has finally worked and I'm on the mend now :) Moving it is bloody painful but I'm determined to get my life back. Physio starts in 4weeks time Couldnt go on holiday today though, the consultant said it's too early to be going abroad. We're ok about it, will...

Had to have a plate and pins put into my wrist on Sunday because the bone wouldn't stay in place. It's rough at the moment but it will be a quicker recovery. Fingers crossed for our flight on Saturday at 6am weighed myself this morning and I'm 10stb 5lb :) Trying to keep my eating in control...

Hi purple flower, coming back to CD is the first step to shifting the weight. Life has a tendency the throw stuff at us and knock us off track, and like you I turn to food when I'm struggling but you will shift the lbs again and throw those emergency fat clothes away for good :)

Morning ladies. I've only gone and fallen and landed on my left wrist. I'm left handed and after surgery on Thursday I'm now plastered up with 2 broken bones :cry:It's been hell to be honest. Claustrophobia set in at the weekend when my arm started to swell up in the heat. The pain is truly...

Thank you. I am feeling pleased. Gonna make a real effort this next week to chip some more off. i was going to go to the gym this tea time but my eyes are shot with the hayfever and I'm struggling to cope with that and it's too darn hot lol

I've lost 1lb this week :) 9lbs to go.....it seems a long way to go but I'm chipping away at it slowly :)

Friday morning WI I am going to get the tape measure out tonight and see if I've lost inches

I'm still here plodding on WI on Friday ? Went to the gym 4 times last week, all cardio work so hoped it would help repair the slip up. This week my programme has shifted up a gear, more cardio and focussing on core strength - I've been twice so far and going again on Thursday if I can fit it...

I fell of the wagon yesterday ? but back on it today No point giving myself a hard time about it, I can't even explain why, but I am still determined to shift this weight, so started today as a new day

3 cardio sessions in the this week surely must help chip away at those fat cells I'm hauling around my arse and stomach ??!! My face is thinner but it's not my face that's fat lol i know when I followed this diet before I said I couldn't put my life on hold and I didn't, and still lost almost...

Bev, well done on day 1 Hun :D Against the odds of a truly stressful day you did it and I'm proud if you Im on the brink this morning :( I have weighed myself this morning and I'm 3lbs heavier than last week. I expected a lb or two after the weekend but I also expected it to be gone by now, 3...

Today's another hard day ? I can't seem to get in the zone at all. I have days where it's great, I don't think about food or what I'm missing out on and then other days (like this week) it's all I can think about ? TOTM is looming, perhaps that's why?

I'm really struggling today ladies. I feel so hungry. Went to the gym last night and again this morning, all cardio work so felt really pleased with myself, but as the day's gone on I've felt worse and worse. Tired and hungry :( and after the weekend I'm beating myself up so much I feel bobbins...

Bev you really aren't on your own, we're all guilty of it. We lose weight, we feel great whilst life is ticking along, and then the proverbial spanner jabs us in the ribs and we fall 'off the wagon' turning to food for comfort and solace. A Downward spiral that is all too familiar for me. The...

I had a very naughty weekend ladies. Got taken out by hubby to a posh restaurant for dinner on Friday, the food was divine, followed by a birthday party on sat where I drank a lot of wine. Had a thoroughly great weekend but back on it today. Gym and plenty of water. God I hope I can pull it back...

Good for you :) I've lost 2lbs this week which has really boosted me. It's been a very hard week with work and I nearly caved in a few times but I'm glad I stuck at it. still feels a long way to go and I've only got myself to blame because I reached 10st 1lb at Christmas and lost the plot. I...

I do feel better having lost 6lbs in total but it still feels like a long way to go. It's been really tough this week, the stress of my job has pushed me to the brink but I've stood strong and I feel really chuffed this morning ladies. Thanks for the support, it really helps good luck for a...

2lb loss this week :) Which is great. My scales said 3lb but I'll take the 2lb on the CDCs scales ! lets hope this is the downward journey

I'm still here slogging it out ! Weigh in tomorrow. I've worked really hard this week and I definitely feel like I've lost something its still very hard if I'm honest, it seemed much easier the first time fingers crossed for 8am tomorrow hows it going Night-owl?

Weigh in tomorrow morning ......fingers crossed :eek:

I've had a shower and repainted my toe nails to keep me occupied :)

Hi ladies, I hope you're all doing ok im having a better week and trying really hard. Weighed myself this morning and it's looking good for a loss this week....fingers crossed. Tonight I need moral support because I'm home alone and there's Maltesers bar in the fridge :confused:

Sorry ladies I was in London at an awards dinner last night so didn't get chance to post ive lost 1lb .....disappointing but it's a loss which is better than last week gotta keep trying because I can't carry this weight forever glad you're back with us Beverley :)

God I hope so Jo. I really need a boost

Had three really good days this week :) Got on the scales at home this evening and I've lost nothing, not one lb ......totally shattered my positivity :( How can that be??? I get weighed tomorrow morning and now I'm dreading another disappointing week

its a long slow road this time and i am feeling really frustrated by it I am getting weighed on thursday morning, and i am dreading it :( the weekend wasnt great diet wise, but i did chose a dry chicken dish when out with friends on saturday night to limit the damage. I had a good day...

Diet wise today has been a good day :)

I'm doing ok. Had a blip yesterday because we were out with friends last night but I orderd a dry chicken Indian dish instead of a lovely tikka masala lol! Plenty of water and keeping busy today i know I can do it I just need it to click into place in my head hope everyone's having a good...

Taking one day at a time. Yesterday I stuck to plan and went to bed feeling positive :) Today is another day and I'm going try my best ..........

Thanks ladies I need a morale boost

It's proving very difficult this week ? and because of work I will only get to the gym once maybe twice this week. I Get weighed a week today and by then my holiday will be 6 weeks away - I'm not going to reach goal by then am I. Truly gutted need to get in the mindset I had the first time...

Had a bad weekend diet wise after a disasterous week, I felt sorry for myself, but I got back on track yesterday. I've been to the gym this morning and reminding myself that I will only feel good about myself again if I drop this stone. I am being really strict with my meals this week and...

I'm absolutely gutted......I've put 1lb on God knows how totally demoralised :( doing step2 and drinking more than my required water consumption need to decide whether to carry on putting myself through this

I'm absolutely gutted......I've put 1lb on :( God knows how totally demoralised doing step2 and drinking more than my required water consumption need to decide whether to carry on putting myself through this

Morning all. Hope you're all doing ok this week? Im still finding it hard to cope with feeling hungry all the time, and I can't understand why it hasn't subsided, but I'm staying positive and determined to shift the weight. I've added the bars this week - so far so good but as I said the hunger...

Thanks Kira I am feeling more positive now I'm creeping down the 10s. As you say big losses are impossible when you get to the last lbs - only 12lb to go lol!!

Thanks Hun :) I've been to the gym again this morning and done 40 mins of cardio. I know it's going to be slower this time but I am pleased that I'm heading down the 10s finally. I'm going back onto 2 shakes and a bar this next week to see if that helps shift it. I can't eat the bars for too...

2lb loss....not great for 2 weeks but it's better than a gain :)

2lb loss....not great for 2 weeks but it's better than a gain :)

Weigh in tomorrow ......I really hope it's a good one, I need a boost. It's been very hard so far and I don't feel like I'm making progress but a loss tomorrow would help me stay positive hubby is out tonight and it's when I'm on my own that I get tempted to drink a glass of wine .....must stay...

Night owl - it's all about what's going on in my head :( I just can't seem to get in the swing of it. Im really trying but I can't seem to get passed feeling hungry all the time. Don't know why. I'm desperate to be successful this time but it's not just about the diet, it's about how I keep the...

welcome to CD returners tottie - good luck :)

Kira - you're right about keeping busy. I've had quite a good day today because work has kept me occupied and when I felt tempted to pop to tesco for something nice I looked a photo of myself that reminded me of awful I felt when I was much heavier than this. I kept me on the straight and narrow...

I just can't seem to get in the rhythm and it's really frustrating me :( Trying to keep busy, drinking my water etc, I'm even doing cardio in the gym to boost me mentally and physically. I have got to shift this stone in weight :mad: I hate the way I'm feeling right now .........anyone got any...

I just can't seem to get in the rhythm and it's really frustrating me girls :( Trying to keep busy, drinking my water etc, I'm even doing cardio in the gym to boost me mentally and physically. I have got to shift this stone in weight :mad: I hate the way I'm feeling right now .........anyone got...

I'm having a tough week ? it will get easier I know but today I feel rubbish. I think I need to get my holiday bikini out of the case - that will spur me on

A measly 2lb loss :( I know it's a loss but after depriving myself all week it's really disappointing for my first week The CDC had to use different scales so I am hoping that's why the loss isn't greater - my scales said a 3lb loss which I would've been happier with oh well, another week...

Well a measly 2lb loss :( I know it's a loss but even so it's disheartening when you've deprived yourself all week and don't get rewarded for it. The CDC had to use different scales today so I am hoping the normal scales are back next week and that will be a truer reading - I'll hang on yo...

Hmm well it was a about day 5/6 when I started to feel better last time so I'm hoping it gets easier in the next few days first weigh in tomorrow - I really hope I get at least a 2lb loss

First weigh in tomorrow girls, fingers crossed for a loss after my first week still feeling hungry but I'm hoping that by the weekend I'll be in the swing of it i hope everyone's having a good week

Day 4 and all I can think about is food ?? Not giving up though

I'm doing ok I think Jo ? day 4. All I can think about is food, I'm constantly hungry but I cannot let my resolve weaken. I hate the thought of feeling miserable all summer and dreading my holidays so I have to give it my all. The last time I have up was because I suffer with 'digestive'...

Thanks Jo ? i should know by now that if I can get through the first 4 days it'll get easier but as you it's tough. I am more annoyed that after getting to 10st 1lb at Christmas I then let this happen ? I hate what I see in the mirror so I have got to focus and stay focused this time Water...

Hi ladies I'm a returner and on day 2 - God I'm hungry and all I can think about is food!! Doing step 2 with no bars and having an evening meal ive let my weight spiral so I'm back here ......for the last time sounds like you're all so well, it's really encouraging :)

Finding today hard :( Felt great last night after a successful first day but today I am hungry and trying to keep busy to stop the urge to snack

OMG I have been to the gym and had a session with an instructor to agree a new routine....I have never come home this shade of red before lol!! He's nearly killed me !! :eek::eek: Im feeling really motivated today Lets hope I can keep this up ive decided to dig out an old photo of when I...

OMG I have been to the gym and had a session with an instructor to agree a new routine....I have never come home this shade of red before lol!! He's nearly killed me !! :eek::eek: Im feeling really motivated today :) Lets hope I can keep this up ive decided to dig out an old photo of when I...

Thats the problem when you come back to the diet after a successful first go....you think you can cheat ....but you can't

Night-owl I got down to 10st 1lb at Christmas and then it went badly wrong. Since then I have crept back up to 11st :( I just never learn and I am so angry at myself I am starting on 810 tomorrow and this time I have to get the weight off and not let bad habits creep back in. I know exactly...

I'm back again and it appears I have learnt nothing :( Just so flaming annoyed at myself i have to get this right this time and never let bad habits creep back in. ladies the summer is here and I feel pants, so I am absolutely committed to getting this weight off for good. i hope everyone is...

Totally disappointed in myself.....again 11st :( the only way is down. Today is the start of my 12 week plan to lose the weight and tone the wobbly bits up

Well here I am again. I tried step 2 for the second time the back end of last year and got within a cats whisker of my goal weight and then it all went wrong :( having coeliac disease makes the diet harder because the shakes really affect my digestion but I have got to find a way to get to my...

Had a terrible weekend and I feel absolutely rubbish and angry at myself so today I have given it my best shot. Shakes and water......no picking and no treats and ive kept busy. I really do have to get a grip because my jeans are tight and my confidence is low again. Why don't I ever learn??

First WI for a month and I have put 4lb on :( I knew I had gained, I can tell in my clothes. Onwards and downwards eh. Back on the shakes today and my CDC has got me a fibre supplement to try so fingers crossed I hope everyone is feeling motivated now the sun has come out :)

You're right, gotta do it because I feel rubbish at the moment good luck for this next week

Well done you I am sure it's easier the first time you follow this diet I am dreading getting back to it to be honest but I know the only way to lose the lbs is get back on it. I'm going to Venice in May and I want to feel fab so that is my goal Ive started going to a Pilates class which I...

Hi ladies, I hope you are all well. ive had three weeks off the diet to give my body a chance to get working again and to reset my head lol! CDC thinks she has found a supplement that i can take to alleviate the digestion problems do fingers crossec. Friday is D Day - weigh in and getting back...

purpleflower you're not on your own trust me. I have just lost the plot since Christmas. I weighed myself this morning and my scales said 10st 8 :cry: WI on Friday and I am dreading it. I think I need a total break from the shakes. Im sure you will get back on track, the key is to have a goal...

Lost 1lb .........luck more than effort tbh had a long chat with my CDC this morning, I am going to keep going. I can't give up after i got so close to my goal before Christmas. Somehow I have to find the resolve to keep away from food good luck for a good week ladies

You're right....get through one day at a time :) I have resisted the temptation to drink wine and eat tonight. I've got WI in the morning....it will be what it will be I guess. If I could get back to pre Christmas weight I would be happier. I'm 5lb heavier than my lightest weight. We will keep...

Night-owl it's nice to know I'm not the only one struggling (meant in the nicest possible way obvs) I just can't seem to get through one day without cracking and letting myself down youre right one day at a time but somehow I have got to back to that place where I was focussed and doing well...

Well ladies its a disaster :( I just can't get back on it properly. I have lost all motivation and yet I look at myself and I know I really want to get to below 10st because I feel thoroughly fed up with myself. I have tried 1 Shake and soup and a meal, and this week I have gone back to 2...

Hi ladies I had a WI for the first time in a few weeks because I've been poorly with labyrinthitis. I'm back up to 10st 6lbs :( thoroughly disappointed in myself. Back on it this week because I can't stand feeling so rubbish have a good week everyone we can do this !!!! x

Love rice pudding :) let me know what it's like and it's got any gluten in it 5lbs isn't too bad, my CDC rod me one of her clients out 10lbs on over Christmas !!

new year new start Nightowl. I put weight on over Christmas and ive just accepted it. I had a great Christmas :D i really want to get back on track but need to feel well first. As you say, plenty of protein good luck with your WI

I'm suffering from labyrinthitis (virus in my inner ear) which is making me feel really ill. Trying to stick to the shake/soup/dinner routine but it's tough. I just want comfort food when I'm poorly :cry: gotta get a grip and get this weight off I feel rubbish at the moment i hope everyone's...

First WI after Christmas resulted in a gain - 10st 5lb :( I knew I had put weight on over Christmas and it could have been a lot worse so I'm not feeling too bad about it. im having dreadful digestive problems at the moment and have decided to give my body a chance to recover. Going on to 1...

First WI after Christmas resulted in a gain - 10st 5lb :( I knew I had put weight on over Christmas and it could have been a lot worse so I'm not feeling too bad about it. im having dreadful digestive problems at the moment and have decided to give my body a chance to recover. Going on to 1...

I got on my scales this morning and its a disaster :cry: got my WI on Friday.....absolutely dreading it

How did the WI go on Monday Purpleflower?

How did the WI go yesterday Nightowl?

Post Christmas weigh in on Friday morning......dreading it tbh! Back on the diet but I need at least two more weeks to get back to 10st 2lb

Happy new year everyone. I hope you had a great Christmas and new year. I am back on the diet tomorrow. Dreading the scales :break_diet: WI is 10th so I have over a week to get back on track. bring on the shakes lol!

Happy new year everyone. I hope you had a great Christmas and new year. I am back on the diet tomorrow. Dreading the scales :ashamed0005: WI is 10th so I have over a week to get back on track. bring on the shakes lol!

I can guarantee I'm not 10st 2lb today........it's a good job I have got some shakes in, I'm going to need a compete detox lol!!! I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas Day

I'm 10st 2lb and my goal is 9st 12lb Purpleflower

WI = stayed the same. pity because I wanted to get to 10st or below for Christmas but pleased I haven't put any on. Enjoy Christmas everyone and remember Champagne has less calories than wine !! ;-)

Thanks Purpleflower WI = stayed the same. pity because I wanted to get to 10st or below for Christmas but pleased I haven't put any on. I hope you feel better soon Purpleflower. Enjoy Christmas everyone and remember Champagne has less calories than wine !! ;-)

Well ladies its my last weigh in before Christmas tomorrow. I haven't strayed despite really wanting wine and chocolate (TOTM = cravings ) and I have weighed myself on my scales tonight and I'm 10st 5lb !! How can that be??? Bloody diet :( I give up. I'm going to have some days off over...

Well ladies its my last weigh in before Christmas tomorrow. I haven't strayed despite really wanting wine and chocolate (TOTM = cravings ) and I have weighed myself on my scales tonight and I'm 10st 5lb !! How can that be??? Bloody diet :( I give up. I'm going to have some days off over...

Sorry to hear you've been poorly Purpleflower, I hope you feel better soon i had a better week last week, I've lost 1lb so 4lb to get to target. Last week before Christmas indulgences so going to make a concerted effort this week and hopefully chip another 1 or 2 lb offI hope everyone's having...

well done Doodles13uk :) xx

I know I don't want to give up but it just seems that I get to this weight and my body puts the blockers on. I am going to give it another week and try my hardest to shift a couple of lbs. when you to the last few lbs it seems so much harder to say motivated when the scales don't move downwards.

Hi ladies, I feel like I'm in ground hog day. Got weighed this morning and I'm stuck at 10st3lb. Feeling very deflated and disappointed. I've tried really hard this week and had a rubbish week craving chocolate and wine and had none of either. I really don't know what to do to be honest. I got...

Hi ladies, I feel like I'm in ground hog day. Got weighed this morning and I'm stuck at 10st3lb. Feeling very deflated and disappointed. I've tried really hard this week and had a rubbish week craving chocolate and wine and had none of either. I really don't know what to do to be honest. I got...

Thanks for the support :) I appreciate the words of encouragement

+2lbs this week :cry::cry: seriously peed off today ladies but I knew the weekend had been indulgent Ive got to work extra hard this next week to shift the gain and get back on track

+2lbs this week :cry::cry: seriously peed off today ladies Ive got to work extra hard this next week to shift the gain and get back on track

WI tomorrow morning and I'm not looking forward to it. The weekends excesses are proving hard to shift so I think I will have my first gain this week :( at least I know why. No plans to eat desserts or drink wine this this weekend !! Hope everyone is having a good week

the dinner was lush but I'm afraid I ate and drank too much so I'm having to be super good this week to undo the damage. It was a fab night though so I don't regret it lol!

OMG well done Purpleflower :D you must be feeling amazing

Feeling fab :D weve got friends staying tonight and I'm cooking a lovely three course meal. I'm stressed about eating 'normal food' but my CDC said to enjoy the weekend because life can't stop, and know that I can shift any gains this next week. So I am going to enjoy tonight and my luxury...

Torishai - how was your WI?

Ladies I've lost a 1lb this week, so I'm now 10st 1lb!! My lightest ever weight !!! :) 3lb to get to goal

Ladies I've lost a 1lb this week, so I'm now 10st 1lb!! My lightest ever weight !!! 3lb to get to goal :)

Woo hoo :D

OMG I am desperate for some Maltesers and a glass of wine tonight :( it's approaching TOTM hence the craving. WI in the morning so I definitely can't crack tonight but its sooooo hard

Congratulations !! you must be feeling fab :D l'm hoping to get another lb or two off this week - WI is Friday this for me

The first 4-5 days are tough but once you get passed that it does become easier. Good luck :)

Welcome torishai, We're a friendly bunch and all striving to shift some lbs :D have you done the CD before?

Fab :) new dress for Christmas !!

Thank you Stay focussed you know you can do it :) I honestly didn't think I would get below 10st 4lb, I seemed to be stuck but a bit of determination has got me passed it

Woohoo I've lost 2lb this week :D so pleased, I've worked hard at it this week. 4lb to go

Woohoo I've lost 2lb this week :D so pleased, I've worked hard at it this week. 4lb to go

Woohoo I've lost 2lb this week :D so pleased, I've worked hard at it this week. 4lb to go

WI in the morning ladies......fingers crossed

It is just so annoying. As the weeks go by I lose momentum and its really hard to stay on track. Making a real effort this week and if I don't lose anything then I may have a break for a week. I really want to get to 9st something. weekends are so hard Purpleflower, but as you say stay 100% in...

Stayed the same for a second week. Disappointed but going to change my routine around this week to see if it will help kick start my metabolism. Yes I've got 6lbs to go, but I got stuck at 10.3 last time so got everything crossed that I can crack it this time. How are you getting on? Are you...

Another week stuck at 10st 4lb :( I got stuck last time, this time I have to get to below 10st. So annoyed. Change of approach for this next week, 3 shakes then 2 and a snack alternate days. Got to try something to kick start my body into burning these fat lbs.

Another week stuck at 10st 4lb :( I got stuck last time, this time I have to get to below 10st. So annoyed. Change of approach for this next week, 3 shakes then 2 and a snack alternate days. Got to try something to kick start my body into burning these fat lbs.

Hi, is everyone doing ok? Got my WI tomorrow, fingers crossed for a loss, I stayed the same last week

Hi, is everyone doing ok? Got my WI tomorrow, fingers crossed for a loss, I stayed the same last week

Hi, is everyone doing ok? This thread has gone very quiet lately Got my WI tomorrow, fingers crossed for a loss, I stayed the same last week

Hi, is everyone doing ok? This thread has gone very quiet lately Got my WI tomorrow, fingers crossed for a loss, I stayed the same last week

Stayed the same this week which is disappointing :( I got stuck last time I did the CD. Feeling a bit flat now. Really hope it's just a blip and I have a loss next week Hope you're all having a good week x

I'm doing 810 Had my WI this morning and I've lost 2lb which is great, but it's been very very hard this week

2lb loss this week ladies :) I'm really pleased with that. I'm 1lb lighter than the last time I did the CD :D How's everyone doing? x

2lb loss this week ladies :) I'm really pleased with that. I'm 1lb lighter than the last time I did the CD :D 6lb to shift...........

2lb loss this week ladies :) I'm really pleased with that. I'm 1lb lighter than the last time I did the CD :D 6lb to shift...........

2lb loss this week :D I'm really pleased with that. I'm 1lb lighter than the last time I did the CD 6lb to shift...........

Bugger.....how annoying for you. It's not like you indulged in carbs like bread, a tiny cake and a biscuit shouldn't do that much harm. You've gotta stick at it chick, you've done so well so far. Maybe 1lb a week is better than big losses, they do say slow and steady is more likely to be...

How's it going ladies? Hopefully you're having a good week im not feeling well this week, headache, dizziness and feeling sick, so finding it very hard to stick to the diet. Had to stop eating the CD bars because they were giving me digestive problems so that's not helping because I'm feeling...

How's everyone getting on this week? im not having a great week. I feel really unwell, headache, nausea and totally drained. It's coming to TOTM so that's probably at the root of it but I'm finding it very hard to keep my resolve :( any tips would be greatly received x

congrats on your loss :) it's a great feeling isn't it. Its a hard diet but as you say, it really does work. I am optimistic that I'll get below 10st this time. have a good week x

Hi ladies - great WI today - I've lost another 4lb, so thats 8lb in two weeks :D really thrilled as I'm almost back to the weight I was before I stopped the diet in Feb. Another 8 or 9lb to go. Hope you're all doing ok x

4lb loss this week :D so thats 8lb in two weeks :D really thrilled as I'm almost back to the weight I was before I stopped the diet in Feb. Another 8 or 9lb to go. Hope you're all doing ok x

Hi ladies - great WI today - I've lost another 4lb, so thats 8lb in two weeks :D really thrilled as I'm almost back to the weight I was before I stopped the diet in Feb. Another 8 or 9lb to go. Hope you're all doing ok x

Lol, It's still a loss :) keep at it you've done so well Hun thanks, i need a 2lb or more loss but I really can't call it. I'm still starving and swimming in water - lol - so fingers crossed for 8am

How was your WI night-owl? I hope you had a good result this week x

Hey everyone, how's your week going? I've managed to undo my weekend damage :D so hopefully it'll be a good result tomorrow. Hi laurenn2244 congrats on the huge loss this week you must be feeling fab :) welcome to our team

WI on Wednesday morning night-owl.....hoping to undo some of the damage today and tomorrow!! next weekend I am sticking to the diet, not going out and not drinking....I am determined to get below 10st7lb. We are going out for a meal for my brother in laws 40th on 26th and I want to look and...

Hi girls, I hope everyone is doing ok. I had a good week last week but I drank wine on Saturday night ........kicking myself now because it's put me back :sigh: not looking forward to WI this week anyway, onwards and downwards on the scales folks :)

Thanks shrinkingalice

Ladies, I have a real problem today, but it's of a very private nature and involves ablutions ......need I say more?? Im I'm feeling really unwell as I'm not what might say is my normal self and haven't been for three days now..... literally lol!! I've been taking a fibre supplement but it's...

fantastic loss this week :D you must be feeling brilliant today

How's everyone getting on this week? I'm not feeling quite as bad as i did last week. Still feel really hungry in the evening but I'm coping and not had one tiny weeny bit of chocolate :D have a good weigh in folks. I've got to wait until Tuesday

A loss is better than a gain Hayley, but as you say, you need to stop cheating lol!! Easier said than done i know. My CDC says its ok to have a slice of ham or a hard boiled egg if the hunger gets unbearable and actually my previous CDC said the same thing so I always keep ham in the fridge...

I take no responsibility for your cheesy stray away lol!!

Had a cup of tea Night-Owl :)

Just made a cup of tea because all I can think about tonight is eating cheese .....:mad:

You are more than welcome to join us Juliebags - us second timers need all the support we can get lol!! im in week 2 and tonight I'm feeling really hungry for some reason. Had a busy day and felt good but now I'm sitting on the sofa consumed by the temptation to eat cheese ......

Week 2 is going ok, i still feel hungry but not as miserable ! Today is going to hard though as I'm in the car for a lot of the day, and whilst drinking water is ok I will end up stopping all the time to use a loo - you can't have it all your own way eh lol!

Lauren, those uber skinny people aren't all that healthy, the ones that eat what they want will find it catches up on them eventually when they get older because the hidden dangers of a bad diet are worse than having wobbly bits !! You will look fab at Christmas and your holiday pics will make...

Im doing ok thanks. Still git a growling tum but I'm feeling really positive after today's weigh in how's it going ? Xx

I hope you ladies are doing ok? i had my first weigh in today and I've lost 4lb :) good luck with your weigh ins

i started step2 last October and I weighed 12st 3lbs and in the first week I lost 4lb and the second week I lost 10lbs. I was thrilled because it was really tough. I've put about 10lb back on - 5lb of that was my summer holiday in Sept and the other lbs were my own fault for letting wine and...

4lb loss :D really pleased with that especially after straying a little on Saturday i am determined to get to half a stone off by next weigh in I hope you have a good week ladies x

Hi Amy, the first week is really tough but once you get passed that it does become easier to cope. Are you doing step 2 - 810? I stick to eating fish, chicken or pork steaks with steamed green veg off the allowed list. Spice your protein up to give it flavour, i try all sorts of herbs and...

well done :D that's a great loss. I had my first weigh in this morning and I've lost 4lb :) I'm really pleased with that as I did stray a little on Saturday night be amuse we were staying with friends. Bring on week 2 ladies

4lb loss this week :D very pleased considering I went out on Saturday and strayed off the diet Bring on week 2 !!

Thanks. A loss is a loss that's what I have to keep telling myself so fingers crossed for 9am :-)

i had more than 1 G&T!! but I did eat dry chicken tikka and salad. We've done a 6.2 mile walk today to burn some calories. Weigh in tomorrow at 9am. I'm hoping for a 4lb loss all things considered i hope you're doing ok

Lauren I did stray a little and drink gin and tonic but I ate sensibly and to work it off today we've done a 6.2 mile walk burning off over 800 calories and I've done a load of gardening. The scales weren't kind to me this morning but if I can get anything off it'll be a bonus x

Monday Lauren. Had a sneak on the scales this morning and they are showing a 3lb loss. Would like and 1 or 2 more but still got 3 three days to go. Out with friends tomorrow night so that's going to be hard xx

Uggs are fab when it's cold and dry aren't they, but not practical - I love mine but I need a new pair of knee highs so I'm on the hunt. Xx

Well done Lauren :) 2lb is steady and next week I'm sure you'll smash the stone barrier. Im still struggling with hunger and really hoping it dissipates soon because its making me feel a wee bit low tbh. I don't remember it feeling quite this bad last time but I suppose it was. I am going...

Right, Day 4 and I'm trying really hard to keep busy and not let the hunger pains get me down. We are staying with friends on Saturday night and I know everyone will have a curry, but I am going to have a dry chicken dish with no rice and I am going to have a Gin & Tonic - I cant put my life...

I have never heard of that before. I'll be having a hot bath before my weigh in on Monday then lol!! x

We will get there ladies :) and look knock out at Christmas .......if only my stomach would stop growling !! lex

Lol!! x

I didnt learn from my bad habits and therefore I have put 10lb back on too - just so annyoed with myself because although I didnt quite get to my goal last time (within 5lbs) I felt fantastic. This time I need to get below my original goal of 10st The exercise class sounds like a good plan...

Jolene these forums are a life saver and I personally find it really helps to talk to people who are doing the diet too. It's a shame your family and friends aren't supportive but we are all behind you and when you have lost your weight imagine how you feel when they see you confident and happy...

Why do we do this to ourselves?? - oh yeah because in my case I can't resist cheese, wine and chocolate lol!! You're right Pascalle I need to stay focused Thanks Hun - I hope your headache clears soon x

I am having a really bad day today...it took me 3 hours to get to work because its raining and people drive too close and too fast .....arrgghhhh....I'm really hungry and desperate for Ketosis to kick in......:wave_cry:

I am having a really bad day today...it took me 3 hours to get to work because its raining and people drive too close and too fast .....arrgghhhh....I'm really hungry and desperate for Ketosis to kick in......:wave_cry:

Hi, I also did the CD last year and I lost 2 stone, I stopped the diet in February and I put half a stone back on....my own fault, i let bad habits creep back in......then we went on holiday in Sept and I put a further 4lbs on :( so here I am, day 2 back on 810 and absolutely starving ...

Well done getting to 2 weeks I didn't go cold turkey last time and I can't see me doing it this time to be honest. We've got stuff in the diary that involves eating nice food and drinking wine so I'm not going to put life on hold - I miss wine and cheese too much lol!! my hubby says I was...

Desperate for ketosis!! Feeling sick and fed up today

Day 2 - feeling determined but oh sooooo hungry lol!!

Day 2 - I'm feeling determined and strong....I can do this....again lol!!! I've snook a peek at my scales and I've lost the coupe of lb I put on over the weekend.....naughty I know...but it's helped me to stay positive have a good day ladies x

Mirruska - well done on your loss :D have you got much left to lose? Day 2 for me today. I'm feeling strong and determined.......but god soooooo hungry !!!

Thanks Nia. I'm finding it v hard this evening.....the hunger just consumes you doesn't it!! I'm going to look for a new dress...something to aspire to, it might help xx

Hi there, I started on 810 today, this is my second time on the diet. I lost 2stone last time and then let bad habits creep back in (so annoyed with myself ) so now I'm starting at 11st - gutted. Day 1 is proving very very very hard but these forums were a godsend last time so I'm hoping it'll...

I remember how hard it was the first time and I shocked myself how focussed I was. I think I'm worrying I won't have the same will power this time. You are right though, get passed the first couple of days and I should start to feel better. Home alone this evening which is making it worse, no...

Good luck Pascalle

Tell me about it. I have been very silly and let bad habits creep back in and now I'm starting from a weight that depresses me. I was so determined last time and my resolve never broke, but today, day 1, I am having a really hard time. Hubby's going out later which means I won't have any...

Day 1 and I'm finding it very hard ....:sigh:

Day 1 and I'm finding it very hard ....:sigh:

That's great...well done :)

Day one.......bring it on!!!!!!

I am determined to get below 10st this time. I'm looking forward to starting it tomorrow......sad aren't I lol!!

Thanks both. I'm actually looking forward to starting tomorrow....how sad am I lol!! These forums really help in the early weeks :)

Hi there, I'm starting on 810 on Monday. I did the diet last year and lost almost 2st. I've put some back on.....bad habits crept back in :sigh: but I am determined to get to below 10st this time. I felt fantastic last Christmas, and this year I will feel fantastic again ...hopefully!! I...

Well, after doing the 810 last year and losing almost 2st I am back to lose some more. Got my shakes and bars ready, got my start weight and my measurements, now it all hangs on Monday......D Day. Is it much harder the second time round??? I'm mentally prepared for hunger a d determined to...

D Day will arrive on Friday - I am going back on 810 for a few weeks to see if i can get below 10 stone. I have put about 6lbs on since i came of it in Feb and we are going away in Sept and i want to feel great, so i'm taking the plunge and getting back on it. Hope everyone's doing well...

D Day will arrive on Friday - I am going back on 810 for a few weeks to see if i can get below 10 stone. I have put about 6lbs on since i came of it in Feb and we are going away in Sept and i want to feel great, so i'm taking the plunge and getting back on it. Hope everyone's doing well. It...

Hi girls, I've been off the CD for a while but think im going to get back on it this week. Trying to find a new CDC at the moment. Hope everyone's doing well. I've put about 6lb on since I stopped the diet and I'm feeling very fat and rubbish!!! Holibobs are booked for sept so gotta get a grip...

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I've been off the CD for almost 2 weeks now. Last week on my scales I'd lost 3lbs and this morning I'm still 3lb lighter than I was when last got weighed by my CDC, so it seems having some time off the diet has helped. Question is do I go back to the CD...

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I've been off the CD for almost 2 weeks now. Last week on my scales I'd lost 3lbs and this morning I'm still 3lb lighter than I was when last got weighed by my CDC, so it seems having some time off the diet has helped. Question is do I go back to the CD...

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I've been off the CD for almost 2 weeks now. Last week on my scales I'd lost 3lbs and this morning I'm still 3lb lighter than I was when last got weighed by my CDC, so it seems having some time off the diet has helped. Question is do I go back to the...

Good luck to you too Hun xx

Well i got weighed yesterday and ive put 1lb on :( So after talking to my CDC I've decided to come off the CD for a couple of weeks and give myself a break. Then try again and hopefully shift this last 5lbs. Really disappointed that I can't reach my goal, even if it is 'only 5lbs' as my CDC...

Well i got weighed yesterday and ive put 1lb on :( So after talking to my CDC I've decided to come off the CD for a couple of weeks and give myself a break. Then try again and hopefully shift this last 5lbs. Really disappointed that I can't reach my goal, even if it is 'only 5lbs' as my CDC...

Well i got weighed yesterday and ive put 1lb on :( So after talking to my CDC I've decided to come off the CD for a couple of weeks and give myself a break. Then try again and hopefully shift this last 5lbs. Really disappointed that I can't reach my goal, even if it is 'only 5lbs' as my CDC...

Vicki have you got something like a holiday or a wedding you're going to this year? When I started I fixed my sights on buying a fab dress for Christmas and at night when I was really hungry and finding it hard i reminded myself of how amazing I would feel by Christmas. I was determined not to...