The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

Gained 2.5lbs in the last 10 days but I'm due on so I'm not too worried. I'm calorie counting again because the Tesco shakes gave me terrible heartburn and constipation. We can but try these things!!!

Still no sign of my tax rebate. I'm getting fed up with waiting. I want to be back on CD now! :(
 
Aww Gem, that's bad about the heartburn, not fair. Hopefully your rebate will come through very soon and you can get back on CD. It is bad the way they can be so slow paying back, but they really should have come through by now. Keep hassling them. It takes getting through to the right person -- someone who will just do it!

I met David just five weeks ago, on a walking holiday on the isle of Arran, and it has been a bit of a whirlwind ever since. He lives in Paisley, Glasgow, so I went up for the weekend after Arran and then he had holiday booked so came down and stayed with me for 12 days. Then, he was booked to fly back to Glasgow on Wednesday, and I booked onto the same flight and came with him. So now I am in Glasgow missing the heatwave! He's single, and never married or had kids, and very, very sweet. A real find! He got me a front door key cut yesterday. I'll stay here until 7th, after my birthday on Saturday when we are gonna climb Ben Lomond. Here's a pic taken on the last night in sunny Sussex.

Managed to lose a lb despite all the meals out with him but we were walking and/or swimming every day. Won't get weighed for 2 weeks now so hoping to just take it steady altho he is taking me to the seaside this evening for a walk and fish and chips on the beach. Don't know how I am gonna get around that one. Probably just pick the fish out of the batter and only eat a few chips in the hope I can walk it off lol!
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Aww that's a lovely story! I love a good romance! Great picture too and you are looking fantastic!!! x
 
Thanks. A slight change of plan. He's taking me away to the highlands this afternoon for my birthday tomorrow. Back Sunday, and then I fly home on Wednesday evening.

Have been swimming (done 46 lengths this week) and walking but have gone off plan a couple of times. Dreading the scales on Thursday morning. Hope you lot are doing better and managing to keep cool.
 
Wowo night owl, i just loooove hearing stories like yours !!! and btw you guys look good together. They say falling in love also makes you lose weight, you shouldn't have to fear your next weigh-in. I've had my ups and downs but have managed to keep my weight under control. I just wish i could get down below 200. it's becoming a myth for me, i feel like i'll never, never make it :-(
 
Aw thanks, enlightenme, but I must say that I am back from Scotland tonight and absolutely dreading seeing my CDC tomorrow as I feel as big as a house. Despite taking my porridge and bars with me, and despite all the walking and swimming we did, it was my birthday.......and there was chocolate cake etcetcetc......and I know I have put on. Got to face the music and get on with it. You too guys. It's a struggle, but what's the alternative? If you are not fighting it, it will just go back on again. The way I see it, even if I spend years trying to get that last stone off, at least it is keeping me in check and stopping me going back to where I was.

It may well be true that when you're in love you don't eat as much, but not when you are dating and eating out! Don't go back up until 20th so hopefully 13 days of pining will lose me some lbs lol!
 

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I'm 10 stone 12 lbs (again!). Put on a lb. Not bad considering the amount of birthday cake I ate! I was 10 stone 2lbs at the end of November. When I will ever get back there again I don't know, but I will never stop trying!
 
You will Frances! You will get there again! Plus I'll be back with you at the end of September :D Got my tax rebate but so behind with bills due to waiting for it for so long that I still can't afford CD :mad: Soon enough though. I can wait a bit longer.
 
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Money is sorted and I am starting CD, well Exante (same thing really) on 19th July!!!! I'm so excited!!!!! x
 
Nobody's here :cry: I feel so alone!

I'm so excited about getting started and no-one's here to share my excitement :( Come back!!! x
 
So sorry I havent been on, Been so busy with work, I am working over nearly everyday.

Frances you two look sooooo happy together I am chuffed for ya..

Gemma Do you want my mobile, I can spur you on everyday with texts??

Well I have nearly ran out of my packs now & not gonna go back on it I dont think, I got weighed this morning & I am 11st 13 so all is good, only have 6lb to lose..
So will see.. :rolleyes:
Just eating loads of fruit but tbh I havent got time to eat at work as working thru my dinner too....

Hope u all ok ... x
 
Yeah that would be great thanks Kel, I will PM you mine and then you can text me it if you like? I will definitely need all the support I can get come Monday! xxx
 
I will be there everyday for u babes.... xx
 
Thanks :D

I'm getting my packs today woohoo!!! They are being delivered around midday. I think I mentioned I'm doing Exante instead of CD to begin with as it's more affordable for me. Plus I just order it online and it's next working day delivery. Sorted!

I'M RARING TO GO!!!!
 
Day 1

I feel so good right now! Really positive and energetic. I think it's just the feeling of being in control again :D

Just had my first shake. A chocolate one. The first mouthful was so bland but the more I drank it, the nicer it tasted to me. It doesn't taste as artificial as CD or Slim-Fast etc. Very creamy as well. I'm going to have a strawberry one for lunch I think and the banana for tea

Already finishing off my first 1.5l bottle of water too so all is well so far!!! x
 
hi Gemma, WELL DONE YOU!!!!! I'm here, really I am. Just been all over the place and now fancy this, but I'm back in Scotland again. Stayed the same as usual doing SS+ vaguely but with lots of little extras! And no water!! But with you back on the diet maybe I will get inspired to get back on the wagon. I would so love to get this last stone off by Christmas.

Glad Exante is working out for you and you like the packs. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

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Thanks Frances!

Blimey I feel like I have been hit by a bus today. I forgot this feeling!!! My head is pounding and I feel really tired despite sleeping lots. Roll on the big K!!!! x
 
Week 1 WI result...

...I lost 12.25lbs yay!

I absolutely detest the packs now though.The novelty of 'ooh new taste!" has worn off and I'm struggling so much to get them down. They make me gag!!! I'm checking my finances to see if I can come back to CD sooner i.e. in 3 weeks!!! x
 
WELL DONE on your first weigh in! :clap: What a result! Hang in there. Maybe try making the packs weaker to dilute the taste a little, or stronger so there is less of them ;).

Back from Scotland for the week and dreading getting on the scales. It's not going to be good. Put it this way, if I stayed the same I would be over the moon! Fingers crossed. If only went off food when I was pining! Some hope!

Good luck Gem. Great to see you get your mojo back.
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