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Hi Tinks Yes I am still on the same diet plan its tracking the amount of protein fat and carbs basically with a training plan of weights and cardio and tracking my progress by body measurements and photos which is a but scary to do (take pics of self in undies or bikini!) but great to compare...

Wow Tinkerbella - thats amazing well done!!!! I am still chipping away but feeling amazing and have loads of energy and my fitness is really improving since I started weight training I just gave myself additional motivation by weighing myself on a machine that measures fat percentage as well...

Hi Liz I am the same with PCOS so I can totally relate to your issue as it causes insulin resistance it does make it much more difficult to lose weight apart from low carb which is the only one i know of that works sam

Hi everyone - its a while since I posted (couple of months) but I can see everyone is doing fabulous with the post Xmas losses. I am still doing my low carb 90daysss plan and getting to my goal albeit slowly - might up my green tea frequency seeing the posts!!! Anyway I just thought I would say...

thanks yes i did go and say hello and he didnt recognise me at first (its been 25 or so years!!) not sure if thats good or bad!!! we were both in club lounge at heathrow so it was surreal as he lives in usa and was travelling home after a delay and i was travelling to india - i still havent got...

wow tinkerbella Hi there its been so quiet on here i keep checking to see if any posts poor u spending xmas eve throwing up well one on the non scale acheivements thats amazing i have stuck to my plan over xmas and new year well had a few days off but still lost at least a pound over the...

wow thats fab well done!!

well done Tiggs on the race !!!! Tinks I think i will stay on the plan to goal now i am almost a month in and thats the first cycle done and i get a new plan for the next month based on my updated stats (weights, measurements , pics!) looking forward to having more freedom to choose meals amd...

Hi Tinkerbella and Tiggemma - well we are on the run up to Xmas now and trying my best to stick to it, had a 95% good weekend with only 1 gin and slimline tonic and small glass of wine Friday night rest of the time I stuck to plan (even took kids out for a Christmas treat at fav coffee shop)...

Hi everyone - just checking in to see how you are all doing. Tinks you are doing so so well, very impressed with your willpower. I have done 2 weeks of my new plan now and I am `into it` now!! It took me a while as there is a lot of food prep but I have enjoyed it and can see the results...

1 off for me, TOTM today and a week of my new eating plan (posting this as I want to see if I can still meet my Nov target!!) Aiedial: 10lbs Slim2012: 18lbs-13.5 lost, 4.5 to go Fairy577: 14lbs Angelupnorth: 14lbs -11 off, ( 3 to go ) Bessie: 14 lbs: 9lbs off 5 to go, 5 gone that's my...

Hi Tiggemma well today i made a low carb oatmeal a massive bowl full and just had a curry (no rice) all homemade from scratch. dinner will be salmon and veg, am on a rest day today so all low carb food , its really a struggle to eat which I never thought I would say! got an early start...

hi all well done tinks on the loss - almost in the 14s thats fab Tinks i think half a stone is amazing for 10 days holiday and will be quickly gone I enjoying my new plan but its scary to be eating food and it doesnt feel normal yet and I am missing my lemon bars!! Weight has sts since...

5lb off for me I hope it's alright to join in? I started ss today & would like to lose 10lbs in the next 2 weeks Aiedial: 10lbs Slim2012: 18lbs-9 lost, 9 to go Fairy577: 14lbs Angelupnorth: 14lbs -7off ( 7 to go ) Bessie: 14 lbs: 9lbs off 5 to go ZNL: 12 lbs Tinkerbella:14lbs -- 5lbs off...

Oh just realised as well as 20% of my starting weight is lost my BMI is now under 30 (just) so officially overweight and not obese!!!! Sam

Thanks Tiggemma - I officially switch over tomorrow and am a bit nervous as the scales showed a 5lb loss this week lol The great thing is that it makes a nice 20% of body weight lost on Cambridge. My new plan is protein rich 3 meals and 2 snacks per day with 4-5 days of exercise lots of water...

i will keep popping in and seeing how you are all doing as long as you will have me!!! (as if its no good I will be back and still have about 14 shakes left!!!) happy friday night everyone - or it will be when this meeting is over!!! lol sam

Hi everyone Trying to distract myself before waiting to go into an ethics meeting so I thought I would check in here!! my new plan arrived this morning and I am planning to start monday as I need to get my head around the plan and do my measurements and there is a fair amount of meal prep...

its difficult I know hence why my losses have been slower as you know I am away alot with work but having alot of time away have learned only to stick to protein, low fat and veg where possible and have a bar or eggs for breakfast it is really hard though especially on holiday you know how your...

hi everyone i know its really scary the thought of coming off plan and maintaining the weight hence why am so apprehensive of starting my new plan as I still have 3 stone or so that I would like to lose so really only just over half way but i think the last part is harder when you are near...

Thanks Tink weight is continuing to drop on cambridge so I am nervous at the thought of eating more food as the bars and shakes are so easy but my view is it has given me a great head start on my losses plan hasnt come in yet (it will do by friday) so I guess I will be getting my head round it...

Just the 1 off for me.... Aiedial: 10lbs Slim2012: 18lbs-3 lost, 15 to go Fairy577: 14lbs Angelupnorth: 14lbs -7off ( 7 to go ) Bessie: 14 lbs ZNL: 12 lbs Tinkerbella:14lbs -- 2lbs off (12lbs to go) Honey j: 14lbs Lizwhite29: 6lb FlicG: 14lbs: -8lb (6lbs to go!) Slimming4summer...

i sure hope so too!! I will let you know when it arrives!!! hope you are doing better tomorrow Tiggs

great to see so many on here Autumn yes thats just the price for the plan £50 pet month eeek hence why I have been thinking about it for a while - food Will be on top but then I am planning on it to be for the whole family with some additions for the little uns maybe- anyway I have decided to go...

Its not cheap for the plan (£150) for 3 month plan but I am looking forward to the challenge and i think the whole family will benefit if you do a search on the body coach it should provide some info as I cant post details on the plan so for this week at least still on CD ! sam

Hi all Tiggs poor you getting burnt - i am the same with my pale skin - am sure it will eaae off in a day or two. Have a great time wish I was there!!! Yes I am reluctantly leaving CD for a while although still on it this week and moving to a plan designed individually- I have been thinking...

couldnt fit the whole post on my phone!! woke up with lots of energy amd been cleaning the house amd made an egg white and veg omellette and smoked salmon for breakfast as i think we are off for a cycle so I need some food inside me!!! I will be having a change of eating plan soon just to...

morning all glad to see the holiday preps going well Autumn what a lovely feeling to have size 12s in your case I love that excitement the week before!!! went shopping with daughter yesterday amd got a pair of skinny jeans and although they are a 16 they fit really well amd is a massive...

Thanks Tiggs the green tea is helping today and we all fall prey to temptations every now and again - I wasnt too bad and for me it was controlled so pleased i didnt go mad but its annoying!! sam

Hi everyone well yesterday I did well up until evening and I was really hungry and started picking I wont go into details .....anyway today is a new day....... going to revert to my old routine of just coffee for breakfast and having a green tea now and will start my first CWP product at lunch...

Thanks Tiggs - cant complain as they weather has been good recently just nice to have the sun warming you!!!! Cold in the house today amd just made a chocolate orange shake to warm up - it was nice but am already hungry lol will keep glugging the water as I find the days I am hungriest I...

Lucky Tiggs and Autumn off soon for your holibobs with some lovely sun (very jealous here!!! ) holidays dont come round that often so enjoy and keep active and it will give you a metabolism boost for when you come back and whatever has gone on will quickly be off Quiet day here today really...

Hi everyone Tiggs I know what you mean about the routine and shred and fitting it it - I have no excuse but I keep avoiding it!! I did a PT session on Monday which was a 20 minute blast and fantastic but I really ache today and I drank loads of water - was good that she got me doing press ups...

wow thats great!! well done sam

So 3 weigh ins for Nov so I will go for 8lbs this month Aiedial: 10lbs Slim2012: 18lbs Fairy577: 14lbs Angelupnorth 14lbs Bessie 14 lbs ZNL: 12 lbs Tinkerbella - 14lbs Honey j - 14lbs Lizwhite29 - 6lb FlicG:14lbs Slimming4summer: 8lbs

2lbs off for me so hit 8lb this month, onto Nov!! Sam

Hi all 2lb down today after being on holiday for a week (but weigh in after 2 weeks) so OK with that and giving myself a kick up the bum to get stuck in and get another stone off before Christmas Sam

Hello everyone doing much better now I am home and in control of what options there are to eat!!!! nice to see family but less is more!!!! I agree on the small being around a size 10 in my opinion well I am on the verge of being under 14 stone this morning so that will really spur me on until...

Glad you are doing better Autumn shame the bars affect you but at least you know thats the cause. I don't know why my mum is so destructive to my diet - she has always been a feeder though so maybe she cant help herself but the issue is when she dishes up something I cant separate protein away...

Hi everyone sorry been away for a few days this time away has been the absolute kiss of death to my diet plans was ok until I got to my mums amd she knows I don't eat carbs and said salmon and pasta for dinner - I said ok I can just have the salmon but when it was served it was all bits mixed...

Tiggs at least you can look forward to relaxing on holiday - you will definitely need the rest!!! yesterday was TOTM and did well with no chocolate but it was calling to me!! on holiday now stratford for the theatre tonight and pre theatre dinner soon but will make good choices!!!! bye for...

Hi Claire - welcome !! I am sure you will get lots of wonderful advice and support from people on here - I have Good luck with your journey and keep posting - look what a fantastic start you have made already - you will soon be back in your lovely 10s before you know it I didnt tell anyone...

yes me too its really annoying its supposed to help if you exfoliate/scrub lots but i always forget!!

work has alot to answer for not being able to make good choices so well done keeping it in check and planning the 5 lb off - that will be done in no time at all then like you say you can feel comfortable on holiday Oh now I am jealous of everyone going somewhere lovely and hot especially since...

Well done Autumn such a nice feeling to be able to shop for what u like and size 12 as well (cant really believe that will ever happen to me- not in a negative way but just wouldnt feel right - I guess you have to acclimatise to a new body size great about the shoes as well!! I have a few nice...

good idea regarding the extra products when exercising i often wondered about having a bar or shake after training thats why i had extra milk . i so love my bars and probably the best option its got to be better than most options trying tp use up my shakes this week whilst at home and had a...

well done on the first client Tiggs Autumn dont you just hate those first couple of days well done for getting back to it I am now officially under 200lb! Next milestone is getting into the 13s. Had a lovely workout in the gym tonight and had my bar before I went and just had some extra milk...

Lost 3lb this week updated below Aiedial: 10lbs - 2lb (8lb to go) Minimimi2091: 14lbs - 6lbs (8lbs to go) Lizzrob: 9lbs Lizwhite29: STS Chocolate: 10lbs Minnie64: 14lbs Sunflowerlady: 20lbs NumptyMum: 18lbs -10lbs -3lb (5lbs to go) Angelupnorth: 14lbs - 8lbs (6lb to go) slimming4summer ...

Hi Autumn great to see you back especially after the recent downs lets hope there are some "ups" around the corner - have missed you!! woke up full of energy today amd shopped, cleaned car, cleaned cooker hob and now about to battle the ironing amd yesterday I sorted out my wardrobe so thunk it...

aw thanks Tiggs hope you get all your tidying done I know what you mean though as you can relax when its done- get some good music on that you can enjoy whilst you do it! was up and out early shopping with daughter this morning just essentials really we tried on a few things and it was really...

feeling a bit brighter now and still on track but OMG my legs and abs are hurting from 30 day shred yesterday!!! hope everyone has a good day!!! 14 4 this morning on my scales so that will keep me on track to get another 1lb off!!! sam

well done sam_tia getting through the worst days now the challenge of the weekend I have woke up with horrid cramps and feeling sick today so a day in bed I think cant think about food yet sam

yes thanks Tinks had to have something but didnt want to go off track but needed to eat and the chicken did the trick and didnt have as much chicken at dinner Sam_tia those initial headaches are horrid but will soon be gone and worth it Managed to get through the day no cheats !!!!

aw hope you get to go to the fair ! we have given it a miss this year as too busy Well my hunger hasnt improved so I have had all my products (normally keep a bar for later!) my stomach is continuously gurgling and growling!!! i will have dinner around 7 and need an early night I think I did...

quick update is I downloaded the 30 day shred and just did level 1 phew that warmed me up!!! Hopefully I can do that lunchtime when i working at home. the only issue is doing to jumping jacks i dont want the whole house bouncing so I have to choose carefully where to do it!! Good though and I...

well done Tinks glugged a 500ml amd made a cup of earl grey to fend the hunger off and will get a shake around 2pm Think i need a good daytime exercise plan as it would perk me up over lunchtime i might have a look on itunes as Jillian is on there!!! Tinks we have the fair in town too this...

morning all I am unusually feeling really hungry today, had a lemon bar early and now trying to stay occupied as I will be having stir fry tonight as my step 2 meal. i will fill up on water and have a shake but no exercise planned tonight as I do Mon, Tues, Wed amd fridays in gym or swim but...

oh thats exciting news enjoy!!! didnt tale long did it? I am sure you will be ace sam

wow Tinks that is just fab and really shows how effective this plan is if you stick 100% what an achievement well done so far and i know you will keep it going sam

HI Tiggs and Tinks its so nice to see some posts I was beginning to worry I had scared everone off!!! I had weigh in this week but in an evening so had lost 2 lbs which is still a loss but i have lost more on my own scales so am hoping the true loss will show next week i am desperate to get...

thanks i think was partly due to weigh in in the evening rather than morning so it will show next week if i stick to plan cdc gave me a stone weight to hold and that put it in perspective how i feel when doing any form of exercise or walking i easier now as long as its heading in the right...

Aiedial: 10lbs - 2lb (8lb to go) Minimimi2091: 14lbs - 6lbs (8lbs to go) Lizzrob: 9lbs Lizwhite29: STS Chocolate: 10lbs Minnie64: 14lbs Sunflowerlady: 20lbs NumptyMum: 18lbs -10lbs (8lbs to go) Angelupnorth: 14lbs - 8lbs (6lb to go) slimming4summer : 10lbs - 3lb (7lbs to go) starkat : 14lbs...

-2lb this week still the weight is coming down .....slowly but surely!! havent updated stats and siggy yet sam

thank you!! just relieved the weekend is over!!!

Morning everyone Tiggs hope you had/are having a good time with your parents and managing to stick to plan Lizz hope the full feeling goes and that everyone had a goos weekend i was a little naughty this weekend as my parents visited on saturday and stayed over and I dont dare tell my mum...

How was the run Tiggs? Just at the backend of a hell of a journey home from oxford missed my train and had to get a later one so I lost all my reservations and (yes you've guessed it) train was heaving and everyone seemed to be grumpy!!! had to change train twice and got whinged at by some...

Thanks Tiggs i have tried the oriental soup and thats nice so I will get a couple in I think (i had forgotten about that) havent tried warming shakes but i like that idea too i got some of the cwp veg drink which is ok in small doses!! might be nice with some chicken snipped in though amd some...

Hi Autumn sorry to hear about job situations its the one thing that would cause me to eat and its great you have your bikinis to motivate you (and getting into the 12s) i am on my last early start of the week and it felt cold this morning so scarf and boots on!! Was trying some of my old...

well i felt starving tonight and very nearly weakened but instead was grumpy for a couple of hours and then had my last bar!!! think i am just tired and stressed with work will be glad when this week is over! had a lovely veggie omelette at lunchtime so that was my step 2 meal and i really...

hey tinks thats a great loss what a milestone 5 stone wow fabulous and the inch loss is fab too hopefully i can get out of bed for last early start tomorrow at 4.30 lol i usually struggle with 7 am getting out of bed as i am not a morning person doing well today as had my lemon bar and a...

Hi Tiggs well I think you look great already but will be interested to hear how you go on and the results and also i couldnt see the mess compared to my house!!!! yesterday was 100% step 2 with my meeting in southampton - no exercise done unless you count running across london between waterloo...

really? so maybe i need to rethink the exercise or just gentle walking till i get to goal thanks liz as i dont want to sabbotage my losses or make myself ill so step 3 and exercise or step 2 and very gentle exercise x

I hear you Lizz and usually only burn around 250 cals in a workout and doing step2 and always have some food before and after workout i really dont want to damage myself!!! thanks though i dont think my slow 400m swim will count for much tonight if i can be bothered (will have been sat on my bum...

wow tinks your weight loss is fab sorry to hear about your dad its worrying isnt it? my dad isnt doing well at the moment with cancer and its like a horrible knot in the pit of my stomach worrying when they are in hospital so hope he soon recovers well done on the losses though fabulous bet...

Hi Tiggs how long is hubby away for ? nice in some ways to have time to yourself but I guess it depends how frequently he travels So you have your week planned out well too and i think thats the key to success with losing weight just planning for different eventualities enjoy the first class...

well done Liz sounds like you have the day planned out really well and its making me feel hungry!!! managed to get out of bed at 4.30 this morning and trains run to time and got across London to catch my train to Southampton today only got a 1 hour meeting there but the train gets me home...

thanks Tigg its great to see the results in lbs inches and clothes feeling looser off to bed as nice and tired after my workout and my alarm is set for 4.30 am sam

wow great loss just 1 lb this week for me!

thanks liz hope its a few more next week!!

Just 1 off for me!! Aiedial: 10lbs Minimimi2091: 14lbs Lizzrob: 9lbs Lizwhite29: STS Chocolate: 10lbs Minnie64: 14lbs Sunflowerlady: 20lbs NumptyMum: 18lbs Angelupnorth: 14lbs slimming4summer : 10lbs - 1lb (9lbs to go) starkat : 14lbs -4lbs (10lbs to go ) slim2012: 20lbs-lost 6.5-13.5...

yuck what a horrible day i already have soggy feet just from school run and seeing CDC So i just lost a lb this week which i though was a STS so am OK with that as done more exercise and last time i increased the exercise (not intensity but frequency) same happened, all measurements are smaller...

Lizz dont beat yourself up please start afresh and bin the treats and anything that is a risk or someone else posted about locking it up which is a great idea. Go out if you can and do something fun or even just a walk dont look back or think about last night just plan 1 day at a time. I...

hi lizz breakfast sounds fab just great for post swim as well hope your tum calms down have you tried peppermint tea? must make you feel horrid so keep yourself occupied if you can christmas cake in oven and christmas puds steaming and just had my lemon bar and a skimmed milk coffee am...

wow tiggs sounds like you have been busy with the dancing and running and i bet you feel great for it - very motivating as for the christmas cake this year i will make cake and pud with dd and then the cake will be fed booze over the next couple of months - my hubby likes homemade christmas...

thanks Lizz i wont - havent gone to the gym as both kids have colds and not swimming so i went to do the shopping instead and got ingredients to make christmas cake and christmas pudding - the forecast tomorrow isnt good so will be baking but at least there is no temptation with christmas cake...

thanks yes i feel better and feel as if i have dropped inches just strange to not see any lb loss but i am not deterred as i know i am getting fitter and feeling great this week at weigh in cdc had to remeasure my waist as she said it had dropped 10cm and alot has gone from my waist!! (just want...

Morning all had an early night last night to feel refreshed and relieved have got to friday!!! still no movement on scales since weigh in 4 days ago i weigh same time every morning so not sure whats going on and hoping for at least a little drop soon!! Decided to have my lemon bar earlier in...

wow how fab

well done Autumn fab loss (boo hiss to the inches though a loss is a loss and you will soon be in the 12a?) yes lizz well done avoiding the cake my scales are not moving at home for the minute but still sticking to plan had my flu jab this morning and son is full of cold so i will probably...

Aiedial: 10lbs Minimimi2091: 14lbs Lizzrob: 9lbs Lizwhite29: STS Chocolate: 10lbs Minnie64: 14lbs Sunflowerlady: 20lbs NumptyMum: 18lbs Angelupnorth: 14lbs slimming4summer : 10lbs

well done tinks and autumn on your great losses and tiggs you will have the bikini bod!!! today has been hectic but had a lovely homemade egg white and ham omelette this morning as its a gym night so i will have some chicken later - when i get back from the gym i have found i just need the space...

hey thats what we are here for so dont feel bad I think its really positive that you are dealing with it and talking about it hugs so dont ever feel bad sam

can only type and read so much on the phone! Lizz i hope you have a good day - 1 step at a time - can your doctor organise any counselling sessions? (if you want to go and talk to them) i hope everyone has a great day sam

morning everyone tinks i think the ribbon idea is great and such a simple way of showing you how far you have come i swam last night with daughter and managed 400m but i need to build up to doing that faster and without stoppage (well if i want to do the sprint triathlon next year!) gives me...

good luck and enjoy the journey!!!

yes I like step 2 for that and most meals i just avoid the carby part so easy to adapt like stir fry chicken and veg (noodles/rice) or roast dinner no spuds or yorkshire puds, fish amd roasted veg, omelette and mushrooms, i do enjoy having a small meal and drinking water and your body really...

oops silly phone also most chocolately ones are good especially choc orange and i am a fan of the mango one i am not a fan of the porridge but maybe try one? good luck sam

Hello i found it easier to do shakes in the first week but i was on step 2 and had bars in the first week but i think thats not recommended the shakes are a bit more filling than tetras as you can add extra ice and water and you need t have all your water and more in when in your first week amd...

Hey Lizz I think you are doing fab and I am so in awe of your honesty on here and I hope it helps getting the comments back. Theres nothing I can say to advise really but I just wanted to give you a big pat on the back for talking about it. I know what it feels like to binge on chocolate and...

you see thats my reasoning for having crisps with a drink as will be out of ketosis!!

yes being careful only having a little bit! thanks autumn you keep looking after us

well done thats a great 1st week! I am a Monday weigher inner and lost 4 lbs this week Sam

hello everyone just caught up on the posts nice to see some extras joining the gang weigh in this morning i have lost 4lbs so pleased with that and will update signature and stats later. have avoided cake and chocolates this weekend only weakened on champers and nibbles and had been 100% all...

thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone i have been as good as i could be !!! had an unexpected gym session today i dont normally do sunday but daughter had a swimming competition so whilst she was warming up and between races i managed to sneak in my run/walk and today was the first day i...

also am sure they are on sale in morrisons i got a breville one which does the same and its great for shakes the kids use it for smoothies too!!

good luck both of you i have found this board a lifesaver of support so i am sure you will love it too keep posting and checking in!!! sam

thanks i have had a little rest over lunch but otherwise managed! i am in ketosis today but am also really hungry and keep thinking about food now i am in ketosis i want to keep it going and planning to have some chicken skewers tonight i will have some before the gym and some after and...

aargh stupid phone i will snap myself out of my gloom today......

hi everyone feeling rubbish today with headache again and generally feeling low not ill just grotty just want to curl up in bed with the cat waiting for a work call and might just allow myself a couple of hours in bed with a film and a diet coke!! must be hormone or stress as i have been...

Hi All Will be really keen to see how you go on with the 5:2 Lizz - keep coming on here and update us and enjoy your weekend Tink hope kiddies are doing better - I always think when your kids are poorly you concentrate so much on them there is no time for yourself - it least that is my...

poor think tiggs hope you are soon over this new virus tinks my son cracked some ribs last year so i know how bad it is for them just get them to concentrate on the exercises . its the level of tlc required when u have 2 poorly kids though you have my sympathies i ended up leaving the office...

great pic Tigg looking lovely and svelte!!!

sounds like you are using the aggression in a hood way!!! it all helps with the workout!!! well done i have been good today but a bit upset this morning at work tired i think so having an early night tonight been to get some thai chicken and prawns as a on track treat at the local thai as i...

thanks Liz and well done you too men certainly know how to rile us thats for sure!

morning lizz yes its very quiet i have an early meeting but struggling to get there with traffic sticking to it 100% though!! enjoying being in my new smart fitted dress and jacket!!

Hello everyone weigh in today 1.5 lbs off - OK but not great but its my own fault for having lovely treats this weekend not going to beat myself up just going to try and be as good as possible this week just had my first pint of water and cappucino shake which filled me up next goal for me...

i was as restrained as i could be but we only go once or twice a year so I had a prawn omelette (couldnt finish all) but then had a raspberry macaroon! really enjoyed the treat (birthday next weekend) felt really high after a dose of sugar though, back on track tomorrow!!!!

morning all tinks I hope your mother in law has a speedy recovery it's a worrying time for you I swapped me Cdc a few weeks ago and I don't regret it at all we are the customers ultimately so enjoy being measured funnily last week my cdc was baffled that my bust size had increased but i...

hi everyone thank goodness it's Friday. Looking forward to spending some quality time with the family and switching off from work. next week i have to go to oxford again for a couple of days which i have just realised clashed with my weigh in so i need to weigh in early monday morning anyway i...

not usual for me recently but am really hungry and tummy growling - have had 2 bars and a tetra and milky coffee water amd chicken salad nothing else i can have and should go to bed but i know i will stay awake watching the news updates on Scotland

thanks Liz feeling good even though i have a long way to go am about 1/3 of the way would never have thought of primark so thats great ta sam

by the way i have been meaning to ask what you all use to keep your breath smelling sweet and whats allowed on CD. Been using sugar free gum but i am getting through alot!!

well done Liz sometimes I think we all just need to have what we crave and get it out of your system and then get back on it- at least thats what i expect when you are maintaining or not got much to lose. Autumn hope you enjoy chatsworth you should be able to do some good walks there , my hubby...

that was my next suggestion!

Put some music on and have dance??

me too so thats me off salmon for a while or have to eat it slower!!!

hi all autumn how lovely to fit into the 12 great feeling eh liz hope ur doing ok this evening i am struggling at work its becoming really stressful and my usual crutch is to eat and drink and so far have refrained i got some salmon flakes today and it put me right off when i crunched into a...

been 100% today and even measured my milk out ! had a nice gym work out and had a decent amount of energy as i had just had a bar. i had bought some peppered quorn fillets but i didn't think it was that nice when it was cooked so i had a bit of tuna instead!! had at least 3 litres of water today...

Hi all Tigg - that is an early start, I hate those as it does mess your day around and I can attest to the hunger, hope you find something suitable for lunch! Lizz - hope you are in a better place today, draw a line and move on you have been doing fantastic After my weekend of low carb eating...

tiggs hope the viewing went well today just travelling back home after a lovely weekend with the parents, weather amazing so we did lots of walks and picked lots of juicy blackberries! diet wise i did my best given a feeding mum!! did as much low carb as i could avoiding bread and cakes etc...

well done Autumn its the inches that count !!! i feel absolutely starving today and just want to eat, had 2 pints of water cups of coffee and a 2 egg with mushroom omelette just had a shake but struggling ....... and cold yesterday had pink test but today (morning anyway!) only showing a...

i think maybe not enough flavouring and they were a bit tougher than i expected , not unpleasant tho and feels like having a proper meal

Oh and I tried the zero noodles - they were OK - I have saved some to go in the CD veg drink in case I need it tomorrow. As I have got used to having stir fry without any noodles it felt strange and I could do without them but worth it just in case I feel the need to have some Sam

Good luck with weigh n measure (I wish I was weighing in tomorrow!!)

good reminder to update my profile!

well i used to weigh on friday but now swapped to monday with my new cdc maybe it will keep me on track for the weekend lol

its a lovely feeling to recognise how well you did in the interview are you celebrating tonight? going to make a stir fry for dinner and hopefully try the zero carb noodles ! wish me luck ! the rest of the family having normal noodles i havent tried the zero carb ones yet just waiting for kids...

wow well done Lizz thats fab !!!!

hi all been busy today so not been online properly only for work not play-! managed to get in a quick haircut at lunchtime as my hair was minging !! so now feeling good and wearing some of my nice old casual clothes!! becoming a ketostix addict!! work is manic i have a day in london and basildon...

oh and i re read that back and just want to say that the testosterone wasnt from me there was an alpha male ego fight in the meeting today i hate conflict but its interesting to watch the male interactions!!! sam

hope you hear something soon now relax...... i am on my favourite mode of transport again (yes the train) had a skinny latte to get my skimmed milk intake up as been in the office and meetings and didnt really stop apart from having a lovely lemon bar at lunch, in the hotel i had a lovely...

aw liz hope the nerves settle for you its the waiting thats the worst a quick post from me as i have to leave for work but i got my first pink stick today!!! yipee i tested monday and tuesday with just a trace after coming out of ketosis for the weekend so pleased to see a pink stick today!!!! sam

hi all tigg holiday sounds fabulous - as autumn says i am also "well jel"" lizz good luck with the interview and if its right it will happen, i recently changed jobs when a new opportunity came up. just assess all the options and work out if its right for you. Talking of holidays is getting me...

where ate you autumn i was in LGI today but back home now!! sam

hi all looks like you are back in the zone lizz keep it going! i havent been good this weekend celebrating my wedding anniversary but allowed it to stretch over sat and sunday night (crisps and chocolates not many but enough and a couple of chips ) with half a bottle of champers so i will be out...

happy weekend everyone too!! got myself some zero noodles to try as well been into town and tried on a few items of clothing today and i could find items to fit me which felt wonderful!!! also got into a pair of old jeans today so feeling pretty good and its given me a boost!!! now the next 2...

sounds like everyone is on track lizz even though just back off holiday wow i am impressed have been looking online at h&b at the zero noodles but might actually go into town and buy some tomorrow spoken to a new cdc today and potentially going to see her on monday as my current one i wasnt...

thanks tiggs i will have a look over the weekend sam

where did you buy them Autumn/Liz and whats the best serving suggestion? sam

hahaha that made me laugh- whereever i eat i look for least calorific most watery soup possible but it does sound like i have alot!! are the noodles the chinese Zero carb ones?

what a shame geek wasnt good - move on !!! well done!!! sorry had to reply as its s3x related !!!

hi guys just checking in from schipol airport! its gone well today managed to stay awake after early flight! feels like long day! stuck to plan maybe not quite enough water but i can fill up on a pint when i get in i had meetings and the men i travelled with wanted lunch and dinner - i had...

am up stupidly early today !!! just catching my flight to netherlands for the day, had my tetra already and taking a bar got another tetra back in the car for when i land just have to start getting through the water (hope i dont have a long drive!!) will post later/tomorrow am have a good day...

Tinks yes i hadnt thought of that i was sort of assuming that if you are on step 3 and eating carbs but also exercising i was thinking you would stay in ketosis but maybe not even though the net effect is a calorie deficit i will have a chat with cdc amd i maybe need to get some keto sticks ta...

gosh so much activity in a couple of hours!! lizz you need to get some daylight even though its hard you need to get your body clock back on uk time it helps by getting outside preferrably in the sun to help melatonin production its horrible though - go to bed early!! you feel rotten though...

thanks Tigg at least if i have bars i can stick to plan and have no food at all as long as i can drink plenty thats the easiest option will let you know friday!! sam

well done tiggs on the contracts- great job hope u enjoyed the feeling last night just musing about the change from step 3 back down to step 2 as i tried step 3 last week whilst on holiday and at the moment trying to exercise at least 3 times a week (cardio and weights) and if the weather...

wow well done!!!!!

Tink hope the cycle went well and Tigge hope the meetings in London went well Today i have the house to myself back to work again, walked daughter to school she told me to leave her at the gate so i suppose i should be pleased but it gave me a little pang at the heart strings!! took son and his...

finally a decent day diet wise managed to get all my water down and 2 lovely shakes during the day and a latte this morning , some salmon as a snack and a chicken and prawn salad tonight after the gym - gym did my c25k session a bit on bike and some arm and leg machines - sweated like mad...

hi there everyone typed out a whole reply on the way home but then it got lost on the upload ah well tink hope your totm is soon over - any gains will be due to that - still waiting for my totm!! autumn sounds like you enjoyed your babysitting - how lovely when they are that age tiggs let us...

aw autumn glad u got pampered in the end - i wish someone would do that for me, hope we can both get back to ketosis by the weekend sam

here is my update: Wed - we went off to do the zipwire and underground trampoline today supposed to be a step 3 day but managed to have a tetra in the morning And then we were off - i had made a picnic so was organised with egg ham and salad for me the only issue was drinking water as we were...

fab liz you look great , thanks got posting and have a wonderful time sam

oh no very scary - i would have been a wreck too take it easy and relax for a bit nice herbal bath or something to distract or a good book to destress? had a quick cycle only 4 miles - bum still hurting from a day or two ago!!! yes we will be making lots of sloe gin - we all love it as a...

aw autumn what happened with the pup and geese? 1 day cant have done too much damage with all your good work but makes sense if u can to have a ss+ week i am expecting TOTM anyday (well from a week ago) and its annoying me not starting today been out sloe picking not too much exercise at all...

Hi Tiggemamma cold wet day here in Wales so no cycling today still doing step 3 but had a dodgy tum this morning not sure why and managed to stay on track going out for dinner having baked hake and veg and just a spoon of pavlova and i opted to drive so just diet coke, i seem to get full...

Lizz have an amazing time !!!!! sam

hi everyone, sounds like everyone is doing well at avoiding the pitfalls of being sociable, and sticking to plan, well done everyone!! came to wales yesterday, played a little badminton with the kids and chilled out, my mum noticed the difference in me weight wise and she is a bit more on board...

wow well done dont be miffed 1lb is nothing that will easily be gone just enjoy the size 8/10 s !!!! sam

well done 6lbs os brilliant !!!!!

had a try of step 3 today to see if i could get into it for my week away and really enjoyed eating a bit of fruit and yogurt, also managed 2.5 l of water today plus coffees and went out for a run with kids tonight instead of the gym which felt alot harder than running on the treadmill !! we did...

lol what an ordeal Autumn sounds like u did amaZingly well !!!!! got a mega pile of ironing to get through so using a bit of homeworking time to do it with 1 eye on laptop to check for emails its friday after all will post again later sam

thanks i have checked my cambridge book and will take it away with me to check i am sticking to it, looks like a good plan for next week though as i want to be able to continue to lose some whilst still having plenty of energy to do the activities planned! thanks for your help and advice sam

thanks going to give it a go next week i was fit to burst for a wee when i went so i think it may have partly been that ! i wasnt expecting to weigh in lol!!!!

oh he does sound delicious and very flirty you enjoy!!!!!! sam

thanks Tiggemama yes am on step 2 and been filling myself full of water today i feel i am drowning!! so hopefully no dehydration tomorrow unfortunately it meant that when i went for weigh in i was 1 lb heavier than last week lol i know i havent gained weight aaaaarrrggggh anyway will keep...

anne i am exactly the same if it makes you feel better - i think i have an addition to food. please dont beat yourself up we have all done it and it just makes things worse, i dont know whether its clicked yet for me so i would value the advice too. i just know i am better and more in the zone...

sounds interesting.... who is Del?

thanks tiggs definitely 1 pt for me every 3 hours plus coffees and extra water in shakes no exercise today but got a mammoth pile of washing to sort and iron so i dont need to do it after holiday have a great day and enjoy winding up the firemen!!! sam

woo hoo size 8 fab - you enjoy it and you have all the excitement of barbados to come i went many years ago and loved it, last year though all the travel docs filled a lever arch file so i know what u mean! woke up by the cat scratching my toes! but feel like i have a hangover but no alcohol...

wow tigg you look wonderful that must feel amazing to look like that, thats encouraged me! liz you always make me laugh about your poos and farts - strangely i havent been farting alot recently but i love a good fart and even better the smellier!! on my second week of c25k and managed fine...

Happy Birthday Tinks have a great day Autumn hope the wedding goes well - enjoy yourself (do you have any chill packs that go in the freezer for your prawns?) Liz enjoy getting back home , its a great feeling after being away the scales still not moving for me this week and this is the first...

that should read 4.5 hour train journey then work 10-4 and then a 4.5 hour train journey home !!

i think i am just tired and sensitive amd emotional! very early start on the train 4.5 hours work i am still getting used to a new team and new boss and feeling a bit paranoid that i am not what they want hey go you can only do your best cant you? a train was cancelled so everyone for 2 trains...

poor you liz horrid feeling hope u improve and can get a swim in shitty day here too for different reasons !! now stuck on a packed train home and only had 1 product today as its been so manic. am hoping i can get another tetra down me and my salad sometime soon!!

oh poor you liz take it easy in the gym if u havent had a good night still its nice to not feel bloated i find when i travel anywhere it really affects my system - the routine change and food so sympathies as i am up and out early i wont get chance for a morning poo and i will feel bloated...

yes i enjoyed it far more doing some weights in between , usually its so busy in the gym i dont get chance to choose equipment its nice that its so quiet so up and out early this morning- yawn- only time for a coffee and walk to train station for the 5.32 am train yuck had to get umbrella out...

active amigos - i like it!! at the gym i did the run/walk thing no problems and a bit of lie back bike (bum too sore after yesterdays cycling to so proper sit up bike!) as it was nice and quiet in gym i got to do quite a few machines concentrating on arms and legs so no doubt i will suffer...

lol Autumn I am off to gym tonight also as i can squeeze in 1 and a half hours whilst kids are training! i may even be brave an ask about some of the machines which to use for my arms but depends how busy it is and which trainer is on (some of the men i find intimidating!) so i will be doing a...

Lizzrob - great planning ahead like you say stops any wavering on what to have ---you can do it 1 more week Autumn - the dreaded reliance on what someone else is providing is so difficult but i like the thought of just going for a dance instead, so hard when you are in that situation As for me...

hi everyone Lizzrob i know it will be a boost to hit target before u go to barbados but look how far and how well you have done, its amazing and u will have an amaZing time I too am going to do some cycling today as we went to get daughter a new bike as old one too small (stop growing!)...

yes absolutely worth sticking up for yourself (lesson to self ) sam

i know fab eh just shows how the diet works !! thanks guys great support whilst i was there though got me through it sam

thanks feels great!

Hi Everyone - official weigh in today and since last weigh in pre-India I have lost 7 lbs. CDC was very please as am I. Much stress at work but at least the weight loss is going well and starting to fit into more items in the wardrobe!! Will post later tonight x

well done and glad it is suiting you , i guess you dont know until you try it i had my second night this week in a hotel and was 100% yesterday i didnt succumb to going to the bar for a steak as i know i would have wanted wine with it so just had a pack of skinless plain chicken!! lol i know...

haha makes me hungry watching it but i love it too!!! hope you are feeling better sam

thats fabulous well done !!!! :-)

also spoke up for myself and for the work team off site day have requested no carb option (meat and salad) so it should be interesting to see what they come up with!!! usually i would just not eat but i thought i would say what i wanted when they asked about dietary requirements!!! i have low...

Hope everyone is doing ok had a good day today starting with a homemade latte and half my lemon bar lots of water and midday some salmon and green tea, thought i would have some protein early as doing step 2 as i wasnt sure if i would get any food later had a cappucino shake and lovely daughter...

thanks i really want it to aid my weight loss and fitness so i will heed your advice and take it easy walking and intro to running at most i can only do 3 nights in the gym a week am starting to think about a sprint mini triathlon as my friend is training for one so it gives me a focus for next...

hmmm thats not good, I will take it easy then although I am doing step 2 and often extra protein, maybe i should just do the c25 as i want to be a bit fitter. sam

just rejoined the gym and done my first workout in a while !! started off just walking and thought i would restart my couch to 5k which went well then 15 mins cross training and same on the bike came out looking like a sweaty tomato but feeling great sam

morning everyone I'm back!! lizrobb stick to your guns over the hotel i organise my own its not fair when you get pressurised to stay somewhere you dont want i am the same and booked my own places and not gone with the flow, now i have lost a stone i want to start exercising again so my...

yey last day today and started with a shake instead of hotel breakfast! yesterday was a 100% step2 day really pleased with myself 2 shakes a bar and egg white salmon and a bit of veg and lots of water and some green tea and a couple of coffees probabaly out tonight for thai food which should be...

thanks all the end is in sight i will be home soon only 21 hours before i can check in, the hotel staff have been lovely and attentive though so i think it will be easier when i come back and probably do a shorter trip as 1 week is more than enough and will bring gym stuff next time !!! i did...

hey LizRobb must be quite amusing to get the "booty call" text enjoy it ! must be a great feeling to be chased after (treat him mean and be unavailable then he has to chase more is my advice!!! lol what do I know!!) feeling a little brighter today and can see an end in sight for my trip also i...

Thanks Tigg and Autumn it helps to know we all go through difficult spells and here for support sam

thanks just whingeing to someone helps!! thanks i come home sunday morning so only 3 full days left part of the frustration is being bored as it isnt as busy as it could be (its a clinical study with 5 hospital sites) but due to delays it hasnt started but i have had a few meetings just not as...

well its not going so well for me in india i am trying my best but it is difficult to find things to eat when out or with colleagues but i have been drinking lots of water and having usually a shake (not great just hand blended) amd a bar i am quite enjoying green tea but the milk tastes weird...

fantastic well done!!!! great loss and whilst on holiday too sam

i am away and sporadically checking in when i get wifi!! sam

loving the before and after photos girls you look amazing well done sam

Hi everyone glad to see everyone doing well i have another week in india and today is the one day off yipppeee- a nice lie in and a reflexology treatment had an egg white spinach and mushroom omelette for breakfast amd a shake now and 1.5 litres of water i think am going out for dinner...

oh well done Autumn thats a great end to the day fab willpower!! I had a great sleep, and woke at 7 am (2.30am) so think am on india time now (my body does anyway so thats good diet wise) Being a bit more adventurous today with massala omelette its a bit too spicy so must remember to ask them...

apologies for all the typos !!!

hi all - its been a tough week amd no sign of iimproving! I am absolutely great on the diet when I am at home but really struggling when away, last weekend was the parent in laws and lunch was fine as salad but also had wine and a tiny bit of strawberries amd ice cream, it was nice but I was...

thanks Liz I did stick to my guns this week and feel really pleased I stuck up for myself now i know I can do this just gotto stay strong and not worry about other people!!!!

well another 3 lb off this week so thats 13lb now yeah in just under 4 weeks am really pleased with that. so got enough products now to last me for 3 weeks eeek its been a big test this week with other peoples influences and expectations of what i should be eating so going to take each day at a...

sorry been awol for a few days this week but i have just caught up on posts well done Tiggs thats fabulous and so motivating to see someone who has done all the hard work and made it to the end of the weight loss journey and can keep checking in on the maintenance side. thank goodness its...

Hi All - on my laptop now rather than phone so I can see everyones signatures and I feel I know you better !! Autumn hope your back improves , I think if I got a hot water bottle out I would melt!. I am in Oxford this week in a hotel with no air con, not usually a problem but its boiling -...

what a great idea!!!

lol I like nosy - most people dont know what I do!!

currently running studies in glucose monitoring (icu patients) lots of office work with a few hospital visits sam

I do clinical research so I could be in the office or at home or out in meetings/ visits to different hospitals so I need to plan ahead but its certainly easier when i am at home!!!

yes I had a bar and a tetra in addition to the food so I felt ok and back on track today but a bit weepy/hormonal!! but that could just be stress of the weekend! I am away at work all week so no distractions and can be 100% for at least 4 days now sam

Well my weekend away wasnt successful on the diet side, partly as I havent confessed to anyone what diet plan I am doing because I know their reaction, especially hubby as he thinks I just need to eat healthy and exercise - if it was that easy for me I wouldnt be 6 stone overweight. Anyway my...

So glad you are doing better Autumn and how lovely to have baby all to yourself for a short while. Lizz hope the storm soon passes and you can enjoy the waterpark fully Slept really heavy last night with a longest lie in for ages and its taking me a while to come around this morning. Son has...

weigh in this afternoon for me officially lost 3lbs this week which is ok I know I should be pleased with that, I have tried my hardest this week ! anyway thats a total of 10lb gone forever!!! now I have the shakes and bars that are my favourite flavours!! (mango cappucino shakes and orange...

thanks for that i will look out for it get glugging that water!!!

problem is I have been walking so much today and its very hot and my thighs are chafing and so sore feel like i should be walking like john wayne cant wait to get home and have a lovely shower the tube was sweltering i was sweating most unladylike!!! in front of my boss too yuck this hopefully...

managed to find something nice for my meal tonight in London - harrods do a make your own salad so i chose salad, green beans and cucumber with prawns and egg hey presto a step 2 meal!!! relaxed and ate it in hyde park started earlier on the products today and i can say it has definitely given...

lizzrob its really frustrating isnt it but sounds like you are retaining alot of fluid if you are bloated so u are probably losing it just doesnt show on the scales. keep at it hun. i know i shouldnt have popped on the scales this morninf they are showing 2lbs up from yesterday (wtf?) because...

have a great time at alton towers - we went for a few days in may and the kids (10/13) loved it yes there were kettles in the room but sadly no fridges which was a ahame (alton towers hotel) kids loved the waterpark too and the good thing is all the walking you will do have a great time sam

yes i theoretically could take a pack up but it may spoil the look of my new handbag- very vain i know good point though regarding salt i really dont want to be retaining any water for weigh in day!!! sam

autumn hope you start to feel better i cant advise anything for the sore mouth that must be horrid but on the neck side i have the same issue its a nasty pain, some exercises my physio gave me work a treat for days when you find yourself hunched over typing , its a lovely feeling to stretch your...

Hi everyone another busy day here 5 hours in the car driving so just water and coffee but had a yummy mango shake when i got in (my favourite flovour) had some chicken and salad but a bit too full for once - that never happens to me lol will have a bar later when taken kids swim training...

thank you!!! i was looking for a great supportive group amd found one!! week 1 and 2 i found hard but enjoying week 3!!!

thanks CeeBoo!

well done ceeboo do a little happy dance amd pat yourself on the back thats alot of inches to lose! i am almost home after a really long day am sat on the train and just managed a banana tetra shake! today hasnt been difficult to do as been busy travelling to edinburgh and then in meetings but...

or ceeboo its not fair is it i too have pcos and i always lose weight slower than others and put it on faster if that makes you feel better like you say 4lb is a great loss and it is double the average weight loss for a normal diet so chin up and celebrate and get ready for a whole new week...

well done thats fabulous!!!!!! sam

Thanks tiggemma will try and drink as much as possible today but depends how busy the train is and the state of the toilets (mostly grim!) i have found I am better if i have my first shake around lunchtime and today i have a meeting accompanied by my new boss so I may not even get chance to...

Hello everyone can i join your 'gang' ? I have been lurking on the boards for a week or 2 reading with interest and you are all so supportive which is what I need as I dont get any support diet wise at home (quite the opposite) i do have hubby and 2 kids 10 and 13 at home and i work full time in...

ok thanks its difficult but i have to go with my gut feel and try someone else maybe appreciate your responses sam

Just not sure about her but dont want to say too much on here in case she reads it but has anyone else been in the same position and changed consultants? s4s

hi Genie I am doing step 2 just a week in and to be honest its up and down for me. some days are great but the weekend i really struggled with just taking each day as it comes and try not to think too far ahead!!

thanks i had a bit of chicken and a paracetamol not cheated yet will have an early night for definiite thanks sam

day started well i have had more than 2 l water plus a few coffees had a mango shake at 12 then was still hungry amd had peanut bar at 2.30 and just now decided to have a banana shake as really hungry and can only think about food today! slow tired and a medium headache which is rough as i had...