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[Sunshine Singer]

Phew!!!!!!! so much to catch up on....always a good thing altho i'm so sorry some of you have been having a rough time.

I'm still in Dublin, flying home this evening. My feet haven't touched the ground till now. Oh my god...i'm so tired. Just worked the whole time and when I wasn't working i was socialising but strange socialising all to do with the work stuff. I managed to stick with cd mostly but not 100% which worries me for the next 2 months where these trips are getting more and more busy. I suppose i just keep going and doing the best I can in my circumstances. I'm doing the best I can in an exhausting and stressful situation. I wish i could just do 810 mostly and then use 1000 on the days where I need the extra energy. You're meant to do a week at least on whatever plan so i'm not sure if it would work. I'll post a thread on the main forum and see.

I saw a huge amount of people again who flooded me with compliments about how much weight i've lost but as i haven't been losing i feel a frawd!........and hillarious to shock so many with my new brunette hair!!! hehehehehee.... Twice i was chatted up which was a big compliment...funny!

OOohhh my hair trial went well. She's dying my blonde hair extensions to brunette and addding them in to my updo....looked really nice.

Hope everyone has a great day. I'm thinking of a trigger word Thez....great plan there. I realy need one so thanks....i'll come back to that. Oct plan sounds fab...as i'll be flitting between ireland and uk i'm happy for you to organise that please

Okay I'll be back tonight. Missing my Shrinking friends, hugs xxx

 

[Dione]

Hi Guys,

Where is everyone today? very quiet on here all day. Well i had quite a stressful day as the builders got started on the repair this morning and hubby went to Scotland. Boy the house is a mess i have the headache from hell, cant get warm and am very very tired. Good news is i found my size 12 denim skirt and guess what... it fit
That made me feel good considering how i have been feeling over the past few days. I almost nearly quit CD and was thinkiong about WW, purely because i missed the food but if i am honest with myself i know i will cheat on it as it is so easy. Too many options is not my strong point. Thewhole reason i moved to CD was because i was cheating on WW so i am going to stick with CD until goal
I have txt my CD as i am not sure if i can make my WI tomorrow due to the builders and work. I really do need to sit and have a good chat with her but she cant do my normal time which is a bit of a downer so i would only be able to pick up my shakes, weigh then leave

I have been thinking very hard about it and i am unsure with which plan to do. I do really miss food so was thinking of doing 810 but then i know i have to re programme my mind as once i have food i start to pick. Then i thought ok ill do SS+ for another 2 weeks and then go up to 810 what do you think?
God why do i make things sound so complicated lol lol.

I start with taking extra responsibility on at work which means using my brain a hell of alot for 8 hours then i do CD, then i have a burst pipe which has caused £4k worth of damage (which i have to contend with on my own as hubby works away)
i have 2 boys to see to a dog with hip dysplacia and the normal chores that weall have to do.

OMG i need to win the lottery so i can be a lady of leisure
Anyway i am determined to get to 10 stone but have accepted that i wont get there by the end of September. Just means you will all have to put up with me a bit longer xxx

 

[Hoping2LoseBig!!]

Hey girls how are you all today!
Finally back on the wagon 100% today and i fought back the urge for food, my fam were all at ma mums n she was makin dinner so i came home and had a soup instead lol!

Dione u have so much going on hun seriously know what u mean about wanting to win the lottery....me too lol!

Sunshine you sound like you have been havin a good time...and getting chatted up...woopwoop Lol!!!x

 

[Thelma]

Hoping, how are things today? Sounds like you're really going through the mill just now - lots of changes to deal with (plus how you feel about your living environment) so it's bound to be difficult.

I know it's difficult - we all have times when 'life' takes over and we feel like everything's conspiring against us - but look at CD as something you have control over. When there's so much else going on in your life that you feel as though you have no control over, it's good to have something that you can control. And your weight loss journey and CD is that thing. You can do it, Hoping and we're here to help you all the way
Hugs xx

 

[Thelma]

Here's my reply regarding pricing:

Cambridge Counsellors work independently and therefore Counsellors prices may vary slightly from one another.

In addition some Counsellors do charge a Consultation fee, this is due to the time they spend working with you to find the best diet suited to yourself and for their skill and knowledge of the diet programmes available.

If you are not happy with your referral please let me know and I will source you another Counsellor.

If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me

Kind Regards

That really does seem so wrong - I was told that the consultation fee was a one off - it has left a bitter taste in my mouth that the CDC's can charge what ever they like! How's that helping us to stay on track???
Rant over....

Mini, the 'consultation fee' is news to me! If I were you, I'd be asking them to see if there's another CDC in the area. If nothing else, at least you could compare prices locally. And at best, you might end up voting with your feel (and your purse!) and moving CDC.

How have you got on today??
x

 

[mini_minx]

Thelma honey - there aren't any other CDC's in area - the nearest one is in Paisley. They've emailed again saying that the rrp for CD is £37 - £45 per week - obviously mines going for the top end. I did have to pay a consultation fee at my first meeting. Will keep ploughing on - shame no one nearer - Dumbarton would've been ideal! How's you???? Am still trying to be good - been to gym - shattered!! Been on their powerplate - OMG didn't the bum wobble!!

 

[Thelma]

Hi Guys,

Where is everyone today? very quiet on here all day. Well i had quite a stressful day as the builders got started on the repair this morning and hubby went to Scotland. Boy the house is a mess i have the headache from hell, cant get warm and am very very tired. Good news is i found my size 12 denim skirt and guess what... it fit
That made me feel good considering how i have been feeling over the past few days. I almost nearly quit CD and was thinkiong about WW, purely because i missed the food but if i am honest with myself i know i will cheat on it as it is so easy. Too many options is not my strong point. Thewhole reason i moved to CD was because i was cheating on WW so i am going to stick with CD until goal
I have txt my CD as i am not sure if i can make my WI tomorrow due to the builders and work. I really do need to sit and have a good chat with her but she cant do my normal time which is a bit of a downer so i would only be able to pick up my shakes, weigh then leave

I have been thinking very hard about it and i am unsure with which plan to do. I do really miss food so was thinking of doing 810 but then i know i have to re programme my mind as once i have food i start to pick. Then i thought ok ill do SS+ for another 2 weeks and then go up to 810 what do you think?
God why do i make things sound so complicated lol lol.

I start with taking extra responsibility on at work which means using my brain a hell of alot for 8 hours then i do CD, then i have a burst pipe which has caused £4k worth of damage (which i have to contend with on my own as hubby works away)
i have 2 boys to see to a dog with hip dysplacia and the normal chores that weall have to do.

OMG i need to win the lottery so i can be a lady of leisure
Anyway i am determined to get to 10 stone but have accepted that i wont get there by the end of September. Just means you will all have to put up with me a bit longer xxx

Hey hun, how you doing? Have you managed to find that positive Dione again? She's still in there, you know - she's just very good at hide and seek! But you'll find her before you count to 10 (stone! lol).

Re your SS+ vs 810 thoughts...why are you thinking that SS+ will make it easier not to pick? I know that you can do whichever plan you set your mind to - you've already proved that to yourself, and don't forget that! But make sure you don't set yourself up to fail, sweetie. Only you know which plan will work for you at this time - and you might change that next week when you're in a different frame of mind (and that's ok!). Do what's good for you and don't give yourself the option for self-sabotage. You deserve more than that and you will beat the negative moments - I know you will!

Hugs xxx

 

[Thelma]

Oh, Sunshine, hair extensions, compliments AND being chatted up!!! Go you!!!!

Sounds like you're having a great time - which seems like just what you were needing.

Looking forward to hearing more when you're back.

Take care,
T xx

 

[Thelma]

Thelma honey - there aren't any other CDC's in area - the nearest one is in Paisley. They've emailed again saying that the rrp for CD is £37 - £45 per week - obviously mines going for the top end. I did have to pay a consultation fee at my first meeting. Will keep ploughing on - shame no one nearer - Dumbarton would've been ideal! How's you???? Am still trying to be good - been to gym - shattered!! Been on their powerplate - OMG didn't the bum wobble!!

Bloomin' heck, that's expensive! Do you feel you get value for money in terms of the support you get from him??

Hmm, looks like there's a ready made home business waiting for you when you get to goal!! You'd be great CDC competition for him! lol

I'm good ta. Should be putting things in boxes ready for my living room to get painted at the end of the week, but am stalling here talking to the lovely Shrinklies!

I've stood on a vibroplate thing once - what a strange sensation it was! Not entirely unpleasant though! lol Although, like you say, the bum certainly wobbles so I'm glad there was nobody behind me!

 

[mini_minx]

had some young studly stood behind whilst all my wobbly bits were a wobbling!!!! LOL
Yeah - perhaps I should look into becoming a CDC!!!! Thing is Helensburgh's not that big - not sure if its big enough for 2 CDC's!! LOL .... bless him... as to whether I'm getting value for money - prob not - just go get weighed - quick 2 min chat about what program I'll follow that week then off again...
Ah well - can't complain - am losing it!!!

 

[Dione]

Thanks Thelma you always know how to make me feel better.
I am going to do SS+ until next Tuesday and see how i get on, i will work day by day and if i struggle then i will go up to 810. I am going to stop thinking too far ahead and see if that helps

The positive D will be back, she has just started to see the light at the end of the tunnel xxxxxx

 

[Hoping2LoseBig!!]

Hoping, how are things today? Sounds like you're really going through the mill just now - lots of changes to deal with (plus how you feel about your living environment) so it's bound to be difficult.

I know it's difficult - we all have times when 'life' takes over and we feel like everything's conspiring against us - but look at CD as something you have control over. When there's so much else going on in your life that you feel as though you have no control over, it's good to have something that you can control. And your weight loss journey and CD is that thing. You can do it, Hoping and we're here to help you all the way
Hugs xx

Im good thanks hun, just going to ignore whats going on at the moment well the bad stuff lol and ignore any food thoughts and get on this, 100% today lol!

How r u hun? x

 

[Dione]

thinking of you Hoping xxx

Ive just added some new pics i took tonight and realised how much work i still have so i cant give in xx

 

[Thelma]

None of us will give in or give up
until we get to where we want
and deserve to be!!!!

No matter how much we struggle, we're all so determined and I know we'll get there. Our determination shines through our posts - even when we're feeling down...why else would we keep posting on the forum if we didnt' want to be here and achieve our goals?!

Super Shrinklies R Us!
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[Thelma]

had some young studly stood behind whilst all my wobbly bits were a wobbling!!!! LOL
Yeah - perhaps I should look into becoming a CDC!!!! Thing is Helensburgh's not that big - not sure if its big enough for 2 CDC's!! LOL .... bless him... as to whether I'm getting value for money - prob not - just go get weighed - quick 2 min chat about what program I'll follow that week then off again...
Ah well - can't complain - am losing it!!!

As long as it's working for you, that's the main thing. And I guess knowing that you're paying more than others will be an added incentive to get to goal quicker! lol

I'm heading westwards the weekend after next, Mini. Will be visiting friends near Dumbarton on the Sunday - if you're around and fancy meeting for a coffee, let me know

 

[Dione]

None of us will give in or give up

until we get to where we want
and deserve to be!!!!​

No matter how much we struggle, we're all so determined and I know we'll get there. Our determination shines through our posts - even when we're feeling down...why else would we keep posting on the forum if we didnt' want to be here and achieve our goals?! ​

Super Shrinklies R Us!​

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That is so true, if i didnt want to do this i would stop coming on here. Being here is what keeps me going and i love it

Lets all giveourselves a kick up the ass (except Thelna & Sunnshine as they are sooo in control) and make sure we do this together. Despite what we all have going on in our lives lets stick together to lose this weight! We can all help each other through the bad time by giving each other the support we have been doing and also praise through the achievements.

LETS GET RID OF THIS EXCESS WEOGHT AND START SHRINKING

 

[Dione]

SORRY FOR SPELLING ERROR LOL

 

[Thelma]

In control??? Moi??? Wow, somebody nominate me for an Oscar! lol xx

 

[Thelma]

That is so true, if i didnt want to do this i would stop coming on here. Being here is what keeps me going and i love it

Lets all giveourselves a kick up the ass (except Thelna & Sunnshine as they are sooo in control) and make sure we do this together. Despite what we all have going on in our lives lets stick together to lose this weight! We can all help each other through the bad time by giving each other the support we have been doing and also praise through the achievements.

LETS GET RID OF THIS EXCESS WEOGHT AND START SHRINKING

Well said, that girl!!! xx

 

[Dione]

u are hun, u are the one that kicks me into shape and reminds me why i am on my journey xxx ((HUGS))