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    What to do with CD products I no longer need?

    Hi, Well after a long battle to get on track a bad case of a thumping heart and kidney pain made my mind up for me. The CD was amazing to me until Feb...it started me on the right track but my body is telling me it is time to move on. So I have started Weight watchers, hope to still pop...
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    New to WW....Hello!!

    Thank you guys, well at the top of my height/weight healthy range I should be 11 stone something. At the moment I am medium/large 14 and I would be so happy to be a 12. I keep putting off buying new clothes but I have decided I have done well to get this far and I am off out tomorrow with...
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    New to WW....Hello!!

    Hi! I thought I would pop in and say hello to you guys. Last June I started teh cambridge diet and went from 21.7 stone to 13.2.....unfortunately in February I started feeling very ill and found out my iron level was very low. I came off CD then went on it, off, on etc etc etc Just tried...
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    Re-start....when are bars and porridge allowed?

    Hi, I ate porridge twice a day when I was on SS and losing weight, just seemed to not agree with me when trying to get into ketosis. When I first started CD it was not on offer so not sure when it is allowed.
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    Re-start....when are bars and porridge allowed?

    Hi, Well after all my CD or WW drama I restarted CD today. Will never get this chance again so feel I should suck it up and get on with it. I have had 2 tetras so far and will do for the next few days. I LOVE the porridge but apparently I will go into ketosis quicker without having it so...
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    Idiot me!

    Lexie dog, I do that ALL the time!!! My problem is I take bars etc out with me, don't eat them and they end up in one of a few handbags! Are you sure you are ok with soups? What flavour of shakes do you buy?
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    Thinking of leaving CD for WW...too soon?

    Well I have restarted again this morning, long way to go but glad to be trying once more. This is it...if I fail this time I will just forget about CD, it worked once so it has to work again! Going to keep myself busy...that is what I did first time round. Thank you for the support guys!
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    Thinking of leaving CD for WW...too soon?

    Well I have been doing WW for a few days, I feel like I have so much more energy and been exercising and walking much more. BUT, food is over-rated! Maybe it is too soon for me, I know I will have to come off CD at some stage but by then I should be at target and not be so concerned about...
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    Becoming a Counsellor

    Do they do the training all over the UK you go to the nearest one to you? Just wondering, not sure if I will ever go for CDC but as I am in Northern Ireland where would I need to go? How long is the course?
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    Thinking of leaving CD for WW...too soon?

    Thank you both for being so nice, means a lot! I would be more than happy to lose 2 pounds a week if I could join my family and friends going places or at events. I will have to get back to eating food some time anyway so maybe now is the right time. Have a box of cranberry bars and some...
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    Thinking of leaving CD for WW...too soon?

    Hi! I have been struggling for 2 months now, in June last year when I started CD I was 21.7...my highest weight was actually just under 22 stone!:cry: In Feb. I started feeling very unwell, dizzy, nauseas etc and it got that bad I was nearly fainting when I got up out of chairs. I finally...
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    My mega embarrasing fat to current photo

    Well done! I know how hard it is to share your pictures for the first time. The change is amazing!
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    Not going mad!! I have an iron deficiency!

    Oh I have like little flashing dots in front of my eyes, just so pleased I know what the problem is now. Nothing worse than not knowing.
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    Not going mad!! I have an iron deficiency!

    In the post below I asked for advice as I have not been losing much weight, felt ill, tired and very dizzy. Nearly fainted a few times and my hair has been falling out. Well I have done ss and ss+ and still not weight loss and the ill feeling still there. Went to the Dr to find out what was...
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    2 porridge + 1 peanut bar....enough to keep me out of ketosis?

    No I don't eat fish...I never liked the taste of meat and now for that reason and ethical I could never eat it. I had a big wobble last night, the first time I have gone off CD and ate a few bites of a pudding! Did it out of totally fraustration and anger, I am annoyed at not losing any...
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    2 porridge + 1 peanut bar....enough to keep me out of ketosis?

    Thanks Kd....for months I had the 2 porridge and 1 bar so assumed I was not carb sensitive but just wondered if it was more difficult getting into ketosis rather than staying in it. I know I should not have but I have been weighing myself and the scales have not shifted since my last weigh-in...
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    2 porridge + 1 peanut bar....enough to keep me out of ketosis?

    Hi, I have lost just under 8 stone which is fabulous...I stuck to SS until January when I suddenly started to get hungry so went up to ss+ and had quorn in the evening. For some reason I fell out of ketosis and only lost 5 pounds last month. Now I do have other medical issues which I...
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    should you be in ketosis on ss+ and advice ??

    have not checked but people have said they can see a difference and in the last month I have got in to a size 14 pair of jeans so....
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    should you be in ketosis on ss+ and advice ??

    My cdc Debz is great, we spoke about this and thought it might be the porridge knocking me out but I have been on it since it came out with good losses. I take 200g of quorn....no veg as most of the time I can not be bothered and being vegetarian I stick to the quorn. I can't imagine life...
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    should you be in ketosis on ss+ and advice ??

    Yeah I was drinking all the water, when I first started the CD the first few days were not that bad at all. Feeling faint was never an issue before...but this weekend it was so bad I spent most of the time sleeping.
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    local anesthetic and SS

    hope someone can help you out.....I have a slight problem with my tooth and hoping it will be sorted without needing to be pulled.
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    should you be in ketosis on ss+ and advice ??

    Hi, I stuck to the SS plan until last month, I started getting very hungry and fed up so me and my CDC decided I should do ss+. I lost 5 pounds last month...shocked me to be honest as I had stuck to the plan. Ok I had had my meals before the weigh-in which is unusal for me but still 5 pounds...
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    How long should it take CC/ a CC counsellor to get back to you?

    Hi Irishmum, just wanted to say hope you get a reply soon...nothing worse than waiting for someone to get back to you.
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    WEIGHT LOSS PICS

    Pinkmantha you look FABULOUS!!!! You look so different..well done and thanks for sharing!
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    Calf Size.

    I hope mine get smaller...never measured them but boots just don't zip up over them. They are always just a little too small....mind you very slim people I know say they have the same trouble so maybe they need to make them wider in th first place!
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    Looking for a CDC in Northern Ireland

    Hi Becky, I am in Northern Ireland too and have a WONDERFUL CDC, but I guess it is the same one you know about. Debz is in Dundonald...I go and see her once a month. If there was any way of you getting to see her it would be worth it....she is like my guardian angel! I have not heard of...
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    Any hotel recs for Paris weekend break?

    Hi, My mum is 50 in May so my sister, myself and a few others are planning to go to Paris with her. I have not left the country in something like 13 years...so where I start trying to book a flight and get a good deal is beyond me! Anyway...can you reccomend any good hotels....not too...
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    Been on SS for 6 months....is it ok to move to SS+

    Hi georgie, yes you are right, I had emailed Debz before posting here and have not had a reply. She agrees I should move up the plan and see how I get on....just wanted to see what others thought too.
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    Been on SS for 6 months....is it ok to move to SS+

    Thank you both..... just had my final meal of the day...porridge and it is not even 6pm yet. Usually I would have it at 8 or 9 tonight. Think I need to move up the plan for sure now, I want to enjoy this diet as I was before so it is probably for the best.
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    Been on SS for 6 months....is it ok to move to SS+

    Hi everyone! I started the CD at the end of June, I went for the SS plan as I wanted to rule out all food. Started at 21.7 stone and I am now in the 14's. This month I started walking and doing much more pilates. I have M.E so it does take much more out of me than the average Joe but I...
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    6st 4lbs lost-new picture!

    You look fabulous!!!! This diet is amazing, I have just been looking at old pictures and I can not believe how massive I was. I always knew I was huge, some people have a false image in their heads but I knew my size but now I am smaller it is so hard to think of myself as being so big...
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    Is it just me who is a perverse wierdo?

    Oh I am obsessed!!! Baking is my big thing, a Christmas everyone I knew got fudge, cakes, mincepies, 'yella man', rocky road, truffles etc etc I have made about 6 birthday cake in the last month, cakes for treats. Just made a banoffee pie for tonight and my baking is becoming a huge talking...
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    Apple and cinnamon porridge

    I loved the original porridge anyway but last night tried this new one and I ADORE it....so nice to have a new flavour.
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    How to prevent saggy skin???

    Well I have now lost 7 stone and thought I had escaped the dreaded loose skin but recently I have noticed lots of crinkles and wrinkles! Seems to be my boobs and stomach area, I have used cream night and day and this has not stopped it. Unfortunately I think it is down to luck...good luck on...
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    Long Awaited Pic Of Engagement Ring..

    Oh your ring is beautiful!!! You look so happy! I am very happy for you both..have you thought when you might have the wedding?
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    I have lost 7 stone and life is good!!!

    Well tonight I had my weigh-in and since the end of June I have lost 7 stone! VERY, VERY happy, it is amazing wearing things I like instead of wearing what fits me in Evans. Anyone thinking of doing CD or struggling on the first few weeks please keep going, it is so worth it. I went to a...
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    Christmas is Over, Back to CD in Boxing Day!

    So glad Christmas is over...it was much harder than I thought it would be to stick to SS. It was the chocolates that annoyes me most as they were EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!! I felt a little out of the loop as food is such a big part of my family Christmas and when everyone sat down to eat I was cleaning...
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    Which type of dieter are you this Xmas?

    Oh I am 'by choice' sticking to SS over Christmas. Don't want to write too much about the food but I have spent this weekend baking all types of sweet treats and cakes for Christmas. My only frustration is having to find someone to come taste it all the time just to make sure everything is...
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    High Heels

    Oh I laughed when I saw this post as I am the same, I am obsessed by shoes now. I have went down a shoe size and went from having no heels to having 3 pairs in a matter of weeks! This losing weight business is very expensive...never bought so much in my life! I lost 12 pounds this previous...
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    Are you doing CD over Xmas?

    I have a good way to go yet so I am SS all through the holiday period. I am vegetarian so the meat is not an issue for me...I don't drink alcohol so that is not an issue nor is puddings as they usually have Whiskey or Brandy in them I plan to cook up a storm over Christmas and that will keep...
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    Just added my first pics....going to hide now!!

    Yeah I was born Aug 1981, thank you all for the wonderful support, feeling much better about the photos now. You are all great people and your support is very much appreciated!
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    Me and my size 32 trousers

    Wow, you look amazing!!!! They are such good photos, really hit home how amazingly well you have done.
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    Just added my first pics....going to hide now!!

    Thanks Debz....my mum just said the same thing about the pictures but when I started taking them I was sure I would be the first person to not lose anything on CD so never thought I would have to show them in public. If I had thought that I would have made an effort!!! I blame the lighting!
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    Just added my first pics....going to hide now!!

    Hi! Well I finally decided I should put some pictures in my album...I have been planning on doing it for ages but never went through with it. I HATE the camera....since losing some weight everyone is coming at me with them and I still don't know how to 'pose' so excuse the look! The black...
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    How many Shoes sizes did you go down?

    Hi, I started off as a shoe size 8 but can now wear a 7...I just wondered how many sizes others have went down?
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Oh no Kelly I knew it was every member you meant. I will not be joining a new team, just going to post on the main board. BTW, I lost 15 pounds this month and I am now 16.2, so well past my first target of 16.14. Hope to speak to you around the board still Kelly!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Oh Kelly I am sure you will be able to wear a gorgeous dress, it must be so exciting for you at the moment. Yeah, you go away for a while and we fell apart and you are right, the Waterbabes needs to pick itself up and start motoring again. For this reason I will have to leave the team, with...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    It is lovely news! How are you Mrssp? Must admit I have been looking at food more fondly over the last few days....think it is the very cold weather. Not going to eat, just having 'dirty thoughts' about it!! Apart from that feeling fine, can't wait to get weighed on Thursday, feels...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Kelly, congratulations!!!! That is wonderful news!! I am so very happy for you. Yeah the team sorta fell apart, some members left to do other diets or to join another team . I go for my next weigh-in 6th NOV. Glad you are back and with such great news!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi Chalack! Welcome to the Waterbabes! Team leader is still up in the air, Kelly our teamleader has been in Florida so hopefully she will still want to be leader when she is back. Until then perhaps we can all help one another out with working out the weeks weighloss etc. Chalack, I only...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Wow Manolo, congratulations!!!!!!!! 10 pounds is AMAZING! Well done you! Mrss-p, good luck tomorrow!!! I feel like this month has went so slow, I get weighed on the 6th NOV, seems like forever since the last weigh-in. I have to stop wishing the time away though...it will be Christmas...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Frances how lovely of you! I get weighed next week so fingers crossed I have my first target out of the way. Don't get me wrong, I love being able to support others. This diet is NOT easy and I like to be aware of the pitfalls. I am 99% sure I will SS over Chirstmas, had planned to take a...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Sorry you feel like that Saraian, good luck with a new team. I tried to come on more often but to be honest I felt a little bit bogged down too. I am trying my best and I am determined to stay on track and it got a little bit hard for me hearing how easy it was to fall of the wagon. I...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Well done Sarah!!!! MooMoo....I have everything crossed for you! Make sure you pop back and keep us up-to-date! Well I had a great day, this week was great as I could wear my size 20 jeans but then my mum bought me a gorgeous purple non elasticated 20 from Debenhams and it fits me and looks...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Jools, 4 pounds is 4 pounds so well done!!! I felt great last night, it was dad's birthday and we went to sisters/brothers house and they had chinese while Ihad my porridge. I was able to wear a lovely black jumper that showed my new slightly smaller shape and I felt really really fab...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Good luck Jools!! Nothing new here, just getting on with and managing to get the water down no problem for the last few days, long may that last!!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Mrss-p 1 pound id 1 pound, better off than on! MB sp sorry you are having a rough time, better to do what you feel is right for you. Look forward to still 'seeing' you around! Tried to get online yesterday but was having server drama and it would not stay online long enough for me to post...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Well she sounds like she has everything she could want, hopefully it will not last much longer and she will grow out of it.
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Sorry you are having trouble with the puppy Jools, lack of sleep is not nice. Is she happy enough were she sleeps? I mean does she cry a lot? Only asking as I know of one puppy thathad the same problem and it was caused by her being afraid at night. The owners changed rooms and left a little...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    You are great with the water , I haven't even had a litre yet, may start glugging!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Firstly I am sorry for slacking on the posts, I only really come online once a day and my CD journey is rather boring...no bumps in the road just yet! I will try and be a more active member of the group. MB--Please do not beat yourself up, for the first few weeks of SS I avoided food like it...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    MB...I can't believe Jeremy is a secret crush of yours!!!! I think Tom from Holby is lovely but funny thing is I prefare Sam the Dr idea than Tom the actor!! I don't know who I like, I am so obvious about loving George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp etc but sometimes I see men on tv being...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    MB, I only get weighed once a month and that was Tuesday. I was thinking maybe we should get another member. I feel so bad I only get weighed once a month and that is no good for the team. If it was okay with you guys I would still be in this team but more of a supporter? Kelly, have a...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    MB, great you are keeping well, good luck with the SS'ing. Kelly - You must be getting really excited now, I will be thinking of you in the gorgeous sun as I sit in the cold horrible Irish weather! Saraian- Gotta love the pink, glad you are happily back in Ketosis! I got weighed last night...
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    Obsessive Cooking !!!!

    Oh yes, I am obsessed!!! I watch every cookery show known to man and then invite family up. I even have my mum in on the act she helps. I made beef stroganoff and pavalova for family on Tuesday, then on Wednesday Chicken and ham pie for another set of family members. We also made them...
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    Has anyone suffered or suffering with Gallstones?

    Oh you are lucky, I have heard people waiting up to 2 years. My mum and I had to go private as we could not wait that long, unfortunately many people are not so lucky. I do not know how they wait so long. Good luck with getting it sorted, it will be worth it!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Congrats Kelly....great you are still getting such good results. Sorry I have not been online much, I decided to have a few meals or should I say make a few meals for family members on Tuesday and Wednesday. Absoloutely shattered now but was great. Go to CDC on Tuesday, fingers crossed all...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Good luck for Monday! Well I was going through a few days of being down, just felt a little 'stuck', happy with the diet and food it is just I want everything now not down the road! Someone in the family ordered a jumper from NEXT, a size 20 but it did not suit them and then suggested I try...
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    Wii Fit

    I love mine, I worried it might be used for a few weeks and then collect dust. Proud to say I use it at least 6 times a week and love it. I could hardly do anything the first few times and slowly built up, now I can do a 10 minute run with no problem. I mix it up every day and really enjoy...
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    why oh why

    I have always wanted and tried to shift the weight, you name it I have tried but apart from wanting to be healthy, eventually having children, nice clothes what really scared me was thinking of being a bridesmaid for my sister. She is not even engaged as yet but she is happily in love which...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Sorry saraian24 to hear you are leaving but as Kelly said you family must come first. Well I am opting out of team leader, I am a born follower not leader!!! lol Failed with my water yesterday, only managed about 3 ltr. Think I am getting the cold, had a headache for days and sneezing...
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    Has anyone suffered or suffering with Gallstones?

    When I had had gallstonesI was taken to A&E 3 or 4 times in agony, they still did not figure out what was wrong with me. It was so sore I thought I was taking a heart attack! It is like a big bad under your breasts squeezing in so tight and a knife going into your back. Your Dr should be...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    That is fab Kelly, great loss! You will feel so great on your holiday. Well I stuck to my water pledge yesterday, struggling today but might get somewhere near it. Used the pilates machine and cross trainer yesterday and went for a walk and used my WII today. Wrecked, sore but glad I did it...
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    Anyone else not stop cooking?

    I have made lots of things like pies, sunday dinner and my birthday food but as that included meat (I am veggie) I was not bothered. Don't think I could have muffins or cakes on the go, you girls are great! What I find hard is not being able to try things to see if they are ready or the other...
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    EEEWWWW the porrige is awfull!

    I love the porridge with cinnamon, so lovely. I keep reading about lumps, but I have the texture of the grains but are people talking about powder lumps? When I add the water I use a fork to whisk the mixture and it always comes out perfectly. Adore the stuff!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    My pledge is to start using my pilates machine EVERY single day of the week and not just once in a blue moon. Oh and to drink at least 4 litres a day, still only taking the asked amount and need to up this.
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Don't punish yourself, just get back on that horse again! You will get there!
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    Need advice from those who do WW online...

    Hi, I am currently on the cambridge diet which is working great for me but my mum would like to use Weight watchers online. I am trying to help her join but it seems a little confusing. How much do you pay a month? I keep getting deals coming up for a 1 month or 3 month period, with a...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Poor you Kelly, sounds awful. I had an abcess that would fill with yuck and then burst every so often. Horrible experience! I was fine with 3 of my wisdom teeth but the 4th sucked, such pain. I hope it all gets sorted soon, having teeth troubles is no fun at all.
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    The old thread of Team 9

    This is the only diet I don't feel like eating after a weigh-in. I remember doing WW/Unislim etc etc everyone would get weighed and they you would meet them later getting a chip!! I was just as bad going and having a packet of crisps or something. Now I don't want to ruin anything so I don't...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Well done everyone, great results! Kelly it was only a blip, you have done fab so far and will again this week!!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi, Think you are right about introducing food Kelly, as you say no point in going away to put on too much. Start eating healthy and you should be fine. Mrss-p....did you find your mojo yet? I am sure you will...you are doing great so just remember that. Well I spent yesterday at the...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Saraian, that is fantastic! Glad you had a great night out and stuck to the plan.
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    Porridge..... Yuk!!!!

    Yes Debz is wonderful, could not have asked for a better CDC. I had not visited this topic since I left so when the postmas arrived with mail I had no idea what it could be. I opened it and it was porridge!! I was so happy, I think I recieved it, made it and finished it within 5 mins...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Kelly you will be fine, just jump straight back on the wagon! I had my first meal tonight, who knew quorn and asparagus could be so nice without much else!? My only problem with the Adding a meal is milk, I drink Soya milk or at least I did before CD. I have never liked the taste of milk...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi guys, Just wanted to let you know that I have lost 12lbs this month, really happy with that considering it is TOTM. Not sure how this will work with regards to the team, do I still PM SARAIAN or not? Thanks for all the support this month, great having you girls to talk too!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Happy Birthday SARAIAN!!!!!! Hope you are having a great day! You are all doing so well, I have another 24 hours until weigh in, scared for some reason. Apart from the whole TOTM issue, I think I will always be afraid of scales! I guess you could say I am an apple shape, I have lost weight...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Oh well done to all of you for winning, I feel so bad that I can not contribute to you all weekly. The problem is my scales are different from my CDC so I don't like to weigh myself in between visits as my make me lighter!! Kelly that is fabulous, you must have felt great putting the costume...
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    Word Association

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    Porridge..... Yuk!!!!

    What is it that people find yuck, texture or taste? I do like bland flabours and like most CD products EXCEPT Brocolli and Cheese soup, that nearly killed me! As I buy for a month I am afraid to get too much porridge if I hate it but also I will be on Week 12 then and feel like a change...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi everyone, Ah the weather is so bad!!!! Must admit I am a Autumn/Winter lover but I just feel we had no Summer at all which is depressing. Managed 4 litres yesterday, family comes to visit once a week and it was last night. They had chunky Kitkats (I love them) crisps, someone had pasta...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi Saraian, was just trying to send you a rep status message to see how you are. Coul have used the private message but that would be far too easy for me!!!!:sigh::p Anyway, did not manage it but just wanted to say good for you for getting back on track after a hard time. Family members...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Oh you guys are putting me to shame, this week I just can't seem to get more that 2.5 to 3 litres of water into me. If I try more I feel so ill, like I am drowning in water. Going to have to try a little harder, I should be okay though shouldn't I if I am taking the minimum at least? Can't...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Fabulous Kelly!!!!!!!! You must be so happy with yourself! Proud of you! Feeling much better today after a good night sleep. Mentally back on track!
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    FIBROMIALGIA/ME SUFFERS ON CD

    Hi, Yes I have had M.E since I was 12/13 years old, now 27, and I am doing SS. I am still very tired, exhausted as usual but I have been pushing myself on the Wii fit and living with the after effects! Although I am still tired, I am sleeping now. Before CD I had had insomnia for years...
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    CD porridge. Hated it :-(

    Oh I hope I like it, I will be buying for a month when I see my CDC on the 11th, so I won't get a chance to taste before. I do seem to like bland food so hoping it will be okay.
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Welcome mrss p, great to have you onboard! Feeling rough right now, was up late and then got up early for some really stupid reason. Must admit at the moment I feel hungry, which I have not done for weeks. Going to have my soup soon, already had a tetra and bar today. Water intake is just...
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    No longer a veggie - thanks to CD

    Oh no!!!! I can't believe they are not veggie, please someone tell me the porridge is????? Glad you told me though as I would not have even thought about that and was going to get some. Oh well, if the porridge is okay then I will be very happy!
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit (3st) Janie 1978 (3 st) 5lbs gone Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5 st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) Bigbird (4 st)-3 = 53lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 161ds (3st) babycake (3st) 6lb down 36lbs to go perseph0ne (3st)...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    MooMoo, I am very sorry we are losing you but you have other priorities right now and have to do what is best for you and your family. The first few weeks can be tough, I can't imagine how I would have done it with a baby to look after. I wish you well and hope you find a plan that suits...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hope you are all ok, I guess I am lucky that the weekend does not bother me too much. Struggling with water today, stayed up late to watch US tennis and Democratic convention so I have mucked my body clock up. Going to try and get the rest of my water down me and have tomato soup then off to...
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    Anyone for cd porridge on sole source

    Can't wait to try it, hopefully I will like it as it will just give me something else to choose from.
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    Anyone else hooked on watching cooking programmes?!

    In the first 4 weeks I dreamt of food now I watch cookery shows. I am obsessed!!!!! I Sky+ Rachel favourite food, Barefoot contessa, Chings Chinese food etc etc I am obsessed! I have always watch Nigella etc but not as much as I am now. Funny, it does not make me hungry at all, I think I...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Oh MooMoo, sorry to hear you are having a bad day. Thankfully I have only had one bad day, a friday in week 4. I was so moody, emotional and was so annoyed when I saw family eating. I just had to take it minute by minute and thankfully woke up on the Saturday feeling great. Now I am on...
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    Loose Skin

    Well I have about 5 different products on the go at the moment, my biggest fear is my arms but will cross that bridge when I come to it.
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    Exactly 100lb to go...

    That is wonderful!! You must feel fabulous!
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    The old thread of Team 9

    :p Well I am the Bridget Jones of the group!!!:wave_cry: Fat, single and sad! Okay so I am 27 (ahh!!!), Northern Irish and determined to lose weight. I have struggled with weight from a young age, unfortunately during those years Dr's were not very understanding and it took me until I was...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi Girls, I am starting Week 10 today and it feels great. Can't believe the porridge news, I feel so happy about that!! Drank just over 3 litres yesterday, not wonderful but good enough. Also just finished about 45 mins on Wii, never going to make a professional but it is great fun!
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    Anyone for cd porridge on sole source

    Oh I am so happy to hear about this, the husk idea did not work for me at all. I can't wait to try this, just something new to enjoy.
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    Why did no one tell me about the bars before???

    I freeze my bars and then dunk them in tea, they last so much longer as I slurp my way through it!
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    What do u think?

    I would feel lost without a bar now, I have one a day (usually lunch) and I feel like I am having a treat. Does not make me want to eat anything else at all, in fact they keep me on track.
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    Word Association

    Night
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    Can't get started!!!

    I have not had this problem, YET, but I do think your mind has to be in the right place. For me I could not wait to get started and when I did I kept myself really busy and went to bed early each night. Was a weird first week but ever since I have had no problems. Stuck to SS on my birthday...
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    The old thread of Team 9

    Hi Babes! Thank you for letting me be part of your team, much appreciated! I have had 2 litres of water so far, finding it a little hard to take today but at the least want to try and finish another few litres. I go to my CDC (Debz32) once a month which works for me. At the moment my...
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    3rd weight-in, whats the point!

    I understand you must feel really low, on so many diets I stuck to the plan and nothing happened. Thankfully with CD it seems to be working for me and I have a lot to lose too. I go to see my wonderful CDC once a month and mentally that works for me. We keep in contact with text in...
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    If anyone has a vacancy in their team.. or one comes up....

    Would it be possible for me to join the Water Babes?? If the last spot is already taken that is cool but if not I would love to be part of your team.
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Add me please! In an ideal World I would love to loose 4 stone!
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    It's hard having a birthday on SS isn't it?

    Happy Birthday! I had mine on Aug 15th and stuck with CD, food does not bother me really. Yeah sometimes I get stroppy if I see a family member eating chips or somthing but I am trying to change the way I think of food. We are a 'food' family, we like to eat and talk food. At my BDay party...
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    how do you cure dragon breath????

    Breath spray was all that worked for me, I just carried it around all the time. I am now on week 7 or 8 (loosing memory!) and it is no longer a problem.
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    Anyone Struggling With H2O Intake?

    I do find it hard too but the only way I can do it is by carrying a 1 litre bottle around with me all day. I find I just sip at it, if I take too much at once I feel like I am drowning! I also find it easier to take if it is not too cold. It is not easy sometimes, I really look forward to...
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    Can I have pepper in my soup?

    Can you use garlic granules (like dried garlic) ? Just thought about this tonight.
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    Happy to survive birthday and I got a Wii!!!

    Oh my mum is the same, we had SO much food which would explain why many members of my family are overweight!! Silly really as there is always so much waste. Thanks!
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    Happy to survive birthday and I got a Wii!!!

    Hi Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes, I had a wonderful day. We celebrate birthdays in a BIG way in my family, as yet my mum, dad, brother and sister are the only family to know I am doing CD. As we always get together with family and friends there was no way to not do...
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    Hurry Up September!!

    Can't wait, I can't stand lumps and the bother of a blender so only get the banana tetras. It will be great to have another choice as I do not like Chocolate.
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    Had second (monthly) weigh-in....

    and I lost 13 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy, tomorrow is my birthday so it is a great present. 21 pounds last month and now 13 pounds, just happy it is working. I have now lost 34 pound in two months which I am so happy about. Loving the diet! I go once a month to see the wonderful Debz.
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    Tastes like fudge

    I could not live without mine now, it is like an afternoon treat that I so look forward too.
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    My journey so far picture!

    You look fabulous! Well done for such a great loss, hope I can follow suit. Hope this is not too rude, but how is your skin? I am terrified I am going to end up all baggy although would rather loose skin than the fat. I have about 5 moisturisers on the go and smother myself night and...
  129. E

    Oh well here I go!

    Oh I had mine out and I am not going to say not to worry as you will anyway! But honestly it is all over in no time, good luck!
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    LUMPS!!

    banana is the only other flavour at the moment. It is a pity you are limited to shakes, I can't stand lumps of any description (think it comes from my mum's lumpy potatoes when I was younger! ) The banana is nice and very handy to have with you.
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    Chinese Meal Advice Please

    Oh he sounds great, it will be worth it in the long term for both of you. Good luck with the water!
  132. E

    What is quorn and what can I buy?

    So when I hav to have a meal further down the line it is the MINCE I can have not the chicken pieces? I have only ever had the mince cooked in a sauce or gravy, how do you cook it alone??
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    Cranberry Crunch - Honest Opinions?

    The cranberry flavour reminds me of the SPECIAL K bars you can get. My fav is peanut with cranberry second. I have started to freeze mine and then I spend 20 minutes slurping and licking may way through the bar!
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    Funny what you can do now you couldn't do before!

    Had a good laugh reading these, so many ring true to me! I just can not wait to someone says 'you are beautiful' and not 'you have a beautiful face'. Okay so that is kinda nice but I feel so embarassed as I feel they pity the rest of me. Oh and I would love to travel again on a plane, not...
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    How much exercise are you doing?

    I am just doing some pilates (I have a prefessional machine that I had used a handful of times before CD), using a pilates magic circle which is good for toning arms and neck and then I go for a beach walk at weekends. Think once I shift some weight I will feel okay about walking around...
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    Word Association

    top (as in wedding top table)
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    what happens if...

    Like what has been said here, sometimes I just gulp it down. I loved potato and leek for the first few weeks, then could not face it! Cooking the products is not for me...they come out too fake tasting. I love the tomato soup so that is my main soup, which I sometimes change for veg or...
  138. E

    new strawberry tetra brik coming out sept

    Oh great, I got so fed up making the packets up that I went for tetras but not a chocolate milkshake fan so would love to have something else besides banana.
  139. E

    Week 4 weigh-in!!

    Well done, that is fabulous!
  140. E

    i need a wii fit......

    So you need the Wii console and then the Wii fit kit? Would love it but so much seems to be going on at the moment so is a little too expensive to just treat myself too. Another thing...can everyone see your weight?? Is is public knowledge? Not sure I want everyone in my family/friends...
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    How do you do it?

    For me, on last few days of week 6 ss 100%, and for me this is like a last chance saloon. I have ALWAYS been overweight and at 26 years old it has kept me from having a 'normal life'. You could say I hit rock bottom so CD is a life safer for me. I needed to just rule food out completely, so...
  142. E

    Oily Skin!!!

    Funny you mention this, I usually have dry skin too but noticed just yesterday how oily/shiny my face looked. I thought it might be due to it being a warm day but it is the same today. No spots or anything and a bit of powder will help but it must be CD related.
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    choc cake....whoops!

    You have my sympathy, it must not be easy trying to not eat chocolate cake you are making. I am sure you will be fine, think what you would have usually have had. I saw a wedding show with a chocolate fountain, I had many filthy thought of me being locked, alone, in a room with it. I would...
  144. E

    Ketosis...whats ideal?

    Mine has only ever went between the last two shades sincce I started, no matter how much I drink it stays there.
  145. E

    All Change!

    Oh the death of a pet is so heartbreaking, we have lost numerous pets over the years and it hits you hard. Well done for such a great weight loss, you have done brilliantly.
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    Word Association

    star
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    Psyllium husks?

    I bought a bag of what looks like saw-dust, put it in my shake and through it away. Looked SO bad...would love to know how to use them right.
  148. E

    My next trip!!

    Oh can I join you??? I would have loved to have had a career like yours. Not sure the the pc phrase is nowadays.. Air-stewdess or Air attendant? Just to be nosey...did you start short-haul (??)flights? Meet any dishy Pilots...the ones I have known are eejits! I would have thought in that...
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    Word Association

    fruit
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    big brothers bex

    So glad I am not alone, I guess the clothes or lack of do not do her body any favours but she is not one bit fat! Annoying, spoilt, loud...yes but not fat. She has nice slim legs and a nice bust, it bugs me so much as I would give anything to have her body yet according to the press I would...
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    drunk
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    Word Association

    sea
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    finger
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    needle
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    GOLD
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    Word Association

    five
  157. E

    Strawberry Tetra!!!

    Can't wait for this, I only like the banana one so strawberry would be a nice change.
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    Word Association

    low
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    Word Association

    overweight
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    discount
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    Do you loose less weight with bars

    Well I love the bars so I would rather have one and stick to this diet long term than crack without them.
  162. E

    Can you see the difference?

    definately, you look fantastic!
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    Word Association

    account
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    Word Association

    money
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    Word Association

    Big Brother
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    Word Association

    actors
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    Word Association

    game
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    Word Association

    plaster
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    Word Association

    bleeding
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    teeth
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    screw
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  173. E

    HELP!!!!!!!!

    I feel like I am dodging bullets at times, some of my extended family do not know I am on CD so I have to avoid food events. Luckily I do not have to prepare any meals, that would be so hard.
  174. E

    Tomatoes

    Thanks for asking, I thought the same. Typical this is the first year my tomato plants have grown really well and I can only look at them!
  175. E

    Is anyone else....

    I admire anyone getting up and going, I do hear from friends that you can get some great bargains but me and crowds do not go together...I find it too fraustrating!
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    Artist
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    Panic has set in...

    I would not panic yet, you have done so well. Make sure you use plenty of moisturiser, keeping the skin hydrated is said to be very good. Pilates is good for toning, good luck!
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    Had 1st weigh-in and so happy! (Going Monthly)

    Hi Debz, everyone was very happy for me, felt good to be able to tell them and show the last month was worth it. Great having all my favourite soups/bars, just had a gorgeous cranberry bar, yummy! Sorry I did not send you a private message about my username, I have not yet got enough posts...
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    Size 16 Miss England Finalist

    I admire Chloe but I just don't think we will ever get away from the fact that a beauty contest is usually for women with toned and slim bodies. Chloe looked the odd one out in her sarong and to be honest I don't think she has the best bodyplus size body. I have seen so many plus size models...
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    Can I join in?

    Hi and welcome, yes this is the best forum I have been part of, can't wait to 'see' you around!
  181. E

    Day 3 !!!

    yeah Day 3 was hard, as mentioned before just take it easy and sleep. It dies get better. I was having headaches everyday before CD but for a month now I have not had one .
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    Feeling rubbish is anyone else?

    Oh last Friday ( 2nd day of week 4) I hit a wall. Was feeling so sorry for myself, felt horrible and just lay about the sofa. The next day I felt fine and ever since I have felt great. I did not think I would get past Friday alive (!!!) it was that bad but just keep going it really does get...
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    Question re exercise.

    I am planning to start some light exercise and will just avoid the scales for a while, think it is important to tone up etc.
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    collarbones

    Can't wait to feel mine! I seem to have lost weight on my back, typical I want it to go from my stomach ! Oh well it all adds up.
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    Has anyone read The lovely bones?

    I just bought this, really looking forward to a good read.
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    Angelina's had her twins...

    Yeah the press are ruthless but I think giving the money to charity is a wonderful idea.
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    HOW DO YOU PM SOMEONE?

    yeah I was wondering the same thing so thanks for the answer.
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    Sara's Week 8 Weigh In!!!

    WELL DONE! You have done so well, hope I can follow in your footsteps!
  189. E

    Pilates For Weight Loss?

    I think unless you are with a proffesional the tapes would be hard work. Trying to figure out if you are in the correct position etc A pilates machine like they sell on QVC is good, I have heard people having wonderful results with toning and you can get a cardio board to burn calories.
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    Angelina's had her twins...

    Knox is growing on me now, kinda goes well with Maddox and Pax. Vivienne is a beautiful name, I love it. I would not have expected that from them though, seems too normal compared with Zahara and Shiloh.
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    Had 1st weigh-in and so happy! (Going Monthly)

    Thank you all! MissHiggy, so far apart from a few walks on the beach I have only been using light weights on my arms. I just needed to get the first month over, I also have M.E so exercise can take a lot out of me. I have a pilates machine which I have used a handful of times in the past...
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    It has begun!

    Good luck! Just finished my first month and feel great.
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    O/T Treadmill or Cross trainer??

    I find the cross trainer better, the treadmill is fine with music or a tv to keep me entertained but with the cross trainer I am always thinking as otherwise I loose my balance.
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    Banana Tetra?

    I feel like I am having a treat with the banana tetra, so fed up of using the blender that this month I bought lots of tetra's. So handy, I plan to freeze some this time as I heard that can be nice.
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    CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH WATER

    I have no idea how you manage that amount, some days if I am busy or warm I can manage 3-4 litres but only once have I had 5 litres. Sometimes I am great with the water, other times I have to remind myself.
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    I am feeling ready to go again!

    I am taking mine 1 meal at a time! If you think too far ahead I think you can get into trouble, on week 5 now and just so happy I started CD.
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    Had 1st weigh-in and so happy! (Going Monthly)

    Hi everyone, This is my first time discussing loss as I will be seeing my CDC once a month and wanted to wait for my first 4 weeks to be over. Tonight was my first weigh-in and I have lost 1 1/2 stone!! So very happy! Doing SS and have only had one day of finding it hard so hopefully I...
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    Cambridge Bars.................

    I love the cranberry and peanut, can't wait to get some this week. Do you think they can stop good weightloss? I have a lot of weight to use and want to help it along as much as possible but the few bars I have had in the past month have really helped me get through.
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    mix a mouse?

    Is the mix-a-mousse product vegetarian?
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    My Tattoo

    How much do tattoos cost these days?
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    I'VE JUST STOPPED CRYING!! :0(

    I have a medical issue with my eyelashes and I have had times when I have had no upper eyelashes at all. Thankfully in the last few yeas I have only lost the outside edge ones but mine have grown back a zillion times not so you will be fine. Sometimes it seems nothing is happening then all...
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    tried the muffin recipe..

    Oh I wish I could make it work, I just can not get it to work at all and end up wasting packets. Would love a different texture than the shake for a change.
  203. E

    Is it possible to be SS 100% and do it wrong?

    I have not cheated at all for 3 weeks but got a little concerned as two days ago my stomach started making rubmbling noises. Now mentally I was not hungry but is it normal to have a growling tummy? Fine today but it just worried me a little.
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    Feeling abit Bleh

    I know how you feel, I have only started week 4 today and I think the wether is getting me down. If it was warm I would potter about the garden but all I seem to be doing is watching cookery shows. Yes pure torture but I can not help it!!:rolleyes: My family say they can see a difference in...
  205. E

    What week do you add a meal??

    oh so maybe I was reading old information. Thank you for clearing that up! Much appreciated!
  206. E

    What week do you add a meal??

    Hi, I am on Week3..start week 4 on Thursday. I thought you had to add a meal in week 12 but then read week 4 so now a little lost. My wonderful CDC explained all this but I was so nervous I only took a bit in. I am meeting her once a month and that will take place next week so I can...
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    psyllium Husks porridge

    Hi, This porridge sounds lovely, is it okay to have on SS? I am on my 3rd week and feel I need something new. Sorry for all the questions but still feeling my way into this way of life!
  208. E

    crisps... a success!!

    Should the crisps have a crunch to them? Mine are always soggy!
  209. E

    Much awaited before and after pics of Dutch!!!

    Oh you both look wonderful. Dutch, can I ask, did you have any of the bars during the SS? I have heard mixed reports and I am afraid they might affect weightloss.
  210. E

    8 stone gone forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!

    Oh that is so fantastic, you must feel wonderful. You have given me hope!
  211. E

    Fallen of the wagon

    I am sure you will be fine, better tuna than chocolate. I will go read your other post but I have suffered from panic attacks in the past, not fun at all. I hope with all the hope I have I never have to go there again. I have felt a little faint in the 2 weeks I have been on the CD but I...
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    Bars...

    I start Week 3 tomorrow and I can not wait to have a bar soon. I am 100% commited to this diet but I need something different. I have heard they do not suit some people, probably me (!!), so I will see how I go and have 1 every so often.
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    What's the muffin thing???

    I made the muffin a few times but mine was more like poached egg with scrambled egg, I actually fell ill thinking about it. I know if it not going to be a muffin like a 'proper' one but mine resembled anything but a muffin. With the crisps...again no luck here, do they actually go crunchy...
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    Fourth day of cambridge

    I am now on Day 12 and it is just the hope of being a healthy weight that has kept me going so far. I have had so many weight issues and it has caused me so much heartache, I am not a good 'fat' person. By that I mean I am not happy or bubbly, I fell like the real me is trapped in fat suit...
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