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Can you eat rhubarb raw or does it have to be stewed?

Not wanting to worry anyone but could it be gallstones rather than indigestion? I used to get terrible attacks which the doctor diagnosed as indigestion. It was so bad one night my husband took be to casualty but they said it was indigestion too. I knew it wasn't that - it was so painful and I...

Thanks for all your supportive comments! I was very surprised when I lost 14lbs in a week - never mind my body! I actually think something went wrong with the weigh in the week before as according to my scales I hadn't put on as much as 7lbs. Strangely, I have started exercising more in the...

Overall I'm happy with what I've lost so far (30lbs in 9 weeks) but it's certainly not following a steady pattern! Especially the last couple of weeks my weight loss seems to have slowed down. Is there anything I can do to give things a boost? I'm already drinking lots of water! Is it usual to...

A huge well done!!! Do you feel different & have you had lots of compliments? - you deserve them.

I had a frozen one yesterday - it was lovely. It's so nice to have something else I like!

Exactly the same thing happened to me this morning - loads of other mums came up to me and said I looked like I'd lost loads of weight. I've lost 2st 2lbs over the summer but I'm still 17st 8lb so long way to go. But it really helps when other people start to notice doesn't it!

I put on 7lbs in 7 days. I thought I was being pretty sensible too - CD in the day and a reasonably healthy meal in the evening. Did have wine though!

.......and have put on 7lbs!!!! I didn't stick wholly to CD - had two packs during the day and then ate healthy-ish stuff in the evening. Also did lots of exercise - swimming & walking. But I did drink quite a lot of wine! I knew I would have put on but not this much. Was only away for a...

Coming up to my 40th birthday and realising if I don't do something now I probably never will. Always been overweight and it's never really bothered me that much. Always a bit of a nightmare finding nice clothes for special occasions but apart from that very happy with life. But in the last...

We went to Disneyland Paris when my daughter was 15 months old and then again when she was nearly 2. Both times she really enjoyed it. I have an older son and the first time we really went for him - I thought my daughter would be too young to do much. But there were lots of things she could go...

Thanks for replying. I'm about size 22 at the moment so hopefully the largest one should fit. I've booked a spa pass for 5 days so I'm hoping to spend lots of time there.

Off to Center Parcs in a few weeks and I've booked some time in the Spa! Does anyone know how big the robes they provide are? Do they have large sizes or is it one size (doesn't) fit all!

Thanks - will do that now.

Off to Center Parcs in a few weeks and I've booked some time in the Spa! Does anyone know how big the robes they provide are? Do they have large sizes or is it one size (doesn't) fit all!

We've been to Center Parcs lots of times and off again in a couple of weeks - we love it! I always try and pre-book activities before we go. If you go at a busy time most things are booked up if you wait until you get there. You can cancel most things the day before without paying for them so...

I'm sure you'll get something. Some people they had accommodation for will end up going to other universities and so their places will become available. I would keep ringing every few days to check what's happening.

Still got lots to lose and I am worried that if I stray too far I will find it hard to get back to it. I'm definitely taking all my packs away with me - we are self catering so no problems with that. I think I'm going to go with the intention of SSing but then have a small protein meal...

When you're on holiday do you forget your diet and just start over when you get back, do you stick to it 100% or do something in between. We're going away next Monday. Will be my 6th week of SSing and I just don't know what to do. Part of me wants to "have a week off" and not think about...

Always at lunchtime. Don't have anything for breakfast, a bar for lunch and soup followed by a muffin or a frozen tetra in the evening.

The last couple of weeks I've been having chicken with some green leaves a couple of days a week and it doesn't seem to have made a difference to my weightloss. It also helps keep me going and stops me eating other things or stop altogether.

What about a frozen choc tetra or a chocolate muffin?

I lost 6lbs the first week (after 7 days) and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. You see people with fantastic 1st week losses on here and 6lbs didn't seem that much compared to other people. But 4 weeks on I've lost 21lbs and I'm so pleased! Give it a few weeks and when you look back I'm...

I'm preaching to the converted then! His plans work really well - have had two holidays following them. My family thought I was mad doing so much planning but after the first day they were very happy I had done!

I love Disney - have been to WDW 6 times and Disneyland Paris twice. Booked to go back to WDW in Feb 2009. We were in Florida Easter this year. Stayed in a villa and had a fantastic time. The only thing I would say is Easter is one of the very busiest times to go. The parks will be heaving...

If you're going to Universal I would recommend staying in one of their resort hotels for a night or two. We stayed at the Hard Rock and it was fantastic - walking distance to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, unlike the Disney hotels which are all a bus/boat/monorail ride away from the...

I'm nearly 4 weeks in and today for the first time I feel really hungry. I've felt that I've wanted to eat before but resisted the urge but today I feel properly hungry. I haven't got any sticks to test but I'm sure I must still be in Ketosis - I haven't eaten anything to put me out. Think...

The first time I tried to make a muffin it was disgusting - I was so upset at wasting one of my packs! I did try again though and was successful - I now have a muffin nearly every day and I love them. Definitely makes it easier to stick to the diet.

The first few days I felt very sick when I'd had the shakes and was worried I wouldn't be able to continue with the diet. It took about a week before I felt okay having them. Now I don't have that many shakes as proper shakes - I freeze the tetras and make muffins from the chocolate shake...

I've always wanted a mini - but I'm not mini sized! My car is on it's last legs and will need replacing in the next 12 months. So if (or should i say when!) I get to target I would love to get a mini.

I have read the sticky about not drinking alcohol when in ketosis. I have a function coming up. If I decide I want to drink alcohol how soon before should I introduce carbs to make sure I don't do any serious damage to myself? Would it be okay just to have the carbs on the night or would I have...

Thank you so much for all your replies. I knew if I posted how I was feeling you would make me feel better!

I know I shouldn't be......... but I'm feeling a bit disappointed with my losses so far. I've been doing SS for 2 weeks - no cheating at all & drinking lots of water. First week I lost 6lbs and second week 4lbs. I know I should be really pleased with a 10lb loss (more than I would achieve on...

Thanks for all your replies. I've a bit of a way to go then! Lovely suit though so I'll just have to make sure I stick to the diet to make sure I can wear it.

I'm 5'4'' - what weight do think I need to be to get into a size 18? I went shopping today and bought this lovely suit in the sales. It was a bargain but I could only get it in size 18. Problem is I'm a tight size 22 at the moment!!

What does 120g of chicken look like - are we talking a whole chicken breast or is it half/quarter?

Sausage danger is now over!! They have all been eaten - by the children not me! Only on day 6 and I'm trying to give them things I don't really like or things that don't need a lot of preparation to reduce the temptation. Didn't feel like I wanted to eat the first few days but now I really...

Have just given the kids their tea - sausages -and they smell delicious. I was all set to eat my frozen tetra while they ate their tea, rummaged around in the freezer and it's not there!!! Could have sworn I'd put one in yesterday but obviously didn't. They are little mini sausages (already...

A huge well done!!!

I had exactly the same thing. Receptionist said could take up to two weeks, not a priority, doctors busy seeing people who are sick!! Wouldn't phone me to say they were ready (too busy), I would have to 'phone to see if and when they would be ready. I just kept calling every day. I think they...

Thank you for your replies - very helpful. Must check if it is TOTM - tend to lose track as weeks go so quick! Maybe I should lay off the water a bit - it's just most of the posts seem to say drink more when anyone asks a question! Not going to give up anyway & will just wait and see what...

Hi - I've been reading all your posts for a couple of weeks now but this is my first post. Started CD last Thursday so now on 5th day. Didn't feel too bad the first few days but yesterday felt awful - dizzy, tearful, very hungry. Feel much the same today. Prior to starting CD I had been eating...