Cambridge diet buddy?
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juliebags
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Hi jc74, i m also on step 2 - for medical reasons and i have lost 16,1/2lbs in 4 wks , so the results can still be quite good and its nice to have alittle milk in tea and a small meal ! Believe in the plan drink lots of water and you will soon see the results ! Good luck xx
Hi ladies. Thank you so much for replying and for the encouragement. You've done amazingly juliebags, it really helps to see someone doing so well. Won't be long before Lindsay and I are there too 
A little bit about me..... my name is julie , im 38 and I live in aberdeen. Planning to move to brighton with my boyfriend so trying to get slim and enjoy the nice weather.
I'm loving the milk allowance, think I'd be unbearable without that first cuppa LOL
A little bit about me..... my name is julie , im 38 and I live in aberdeen. Planning to move to brighton with my boyfriend so trying to get slim and enjoy the nice weather. I'm loving the milk allowance, think I'd be unbearable without that first cuppa LOL
juliebags
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Hi julie , i agree i would be horrible without a cup of tea in the morning and after work ! I am 39 and would like to shift some weight for my hols , i started of at 14 st , with an aim to get to ... Or as near to 10 st by 02 aug , fed up with being fat , exercise is difficult as i have arthritis , but i had just got lazy and socialised to much with food and booze ! Ita amazing what a boost just losing 1st can make to your mind set .so i am ready for the next st!!
hi im on day 3 too, i have fibromyalgia and due to morphine patches not allowed to do ss... tho not sure i could do that again!!! going ok so far, have gained 14lb in 4 years (mainly due to meds - gabapentin) so going to go for a big push before my b day in 6 weeks time!! ideally id like to lose 28lb.. but would be happy with 14 before my bday (we re off to orlando in aug so me in a swimming costume is a motivator lmao!!!
Hi, that's so strange I'm on gabapentin too although I'm lucky enough to be reducing mine. I think step2 would work better for me anyway with the food as I love to cook (and eat obviously lol)
am with you on the swimming costume motivation, we're about the same wight too! How long are you going to Orlando for? Bet it will be fab and warm!
I love the little weight tracker that juliebags has, how do I do that? Not that I'm in need of distraction tonigh at all gee hee
am with you on the swimming costume motivation, we're about the same wight too! How long are you going to Orlando for? Bet it will be fab and warm!
I love the little weight tracker that juliebags has, how do I do that? Not that I'm in need of distraction tonigh at all gee hee
gaba is used as a pain reducer in fm sufferers ;p; and i love food too (have a degree in food and nutrition and married a french head chef!!) orlando for 2 weeks... staying onsite at disney world with free dining plan = millions of calories!!! ... i was a size 24 following the birth of my daughter 10 years ago, lost weight with ww then CD... health issues got in the way and tbf i was happy enough just being alive!! then with my bday looming and i was rushed to hospital last weekend to find i have shrunk (spinal compression) and my bmi has increased...) so after alot of soul searching have decided to jump back on the CD train....
Good morning all, how are you today?
Sounds like you've been through the mill, scojos, are you on the mend? Well I think it's amazing that after all that you've decided to face it all head on so hopefully i can support you, and you can kick my behind when I need it!
Mine was nothing so bad! Went in for a fairly minor op to get a plate and some pins put in my foot as I had arthritis in a joint after breaking it 10 years ago. That was in mid dec, unfortunately it got infected and to cut a long story short 6 more ops later the metalwork is back out. Anyway it's mended well but left with nerve damage. I was completely off my feet for 10 weeks and actually didn't put on any weight in that time but I'm determined to lose now I'm back on both feet.
Sounds like you've been through the mill, scojos, are you on the mend? Well I think it's amazing that after all that you've decided to face it all head on so hopefully i can support you, and you can kick my behind when I need it!
Mine was nothing so bad! Went in for a fairly minor op to get a plate and some pins put in my foot as I had arthritis in a joint after breaking it 10 years ago. That was in mid dec, unfortunately it got infected and to cut a long story short 6 more ops later the metalwork is back out. Anyway it's mended well but left with nerve damage. I was completely off my feet for 10 weeks and actually didn't put on any weight in that time but I'm determined to lose now I'm back on both feet.
i went in with suspected apendicitis luckily it wasnt that but still spent 13hours in a hospital bed... not nice!! i ll happily kick ur butt lmao!! day 4 here, had an awful nights sleep.. due to back pain, unfortunately had taken a sleeping tab so by the time i managed to fall asleep 4ish, the drugs were well in my system and didnt wake til 12!! just come on too, my periods are erratic to put it mildly, first one in 9 weeks, so feel like the donkey has been kicking me in stomach and have an amazing headache (tom +sleeping tab = bad news...)
had a lemon bar at 2am (they re reallllllllly nice!!) and a yogurt, insomnia is one of my worst triggers so was pleased i didnt go off plan (only had 2 shakes yesterday as still not hungry so now im square with meals iyswim)
my husband had his knee pinned and plated last year so i get what your going through!! i also have OA and maybe thats what the gaba is for alot of people have reported massive weight gains, a friend doing atkins gained 1st 9lbs in 6 weeks on gaba!! scary huh??
ps im tracy xxx
had a lemon bar at 2am (they re reallllllllly nice!!) and a yogurt, insomnia is one of my worst triggers so was pleased i didnt go off plan (only had 2 shakes yesterday as still not hungry so now im square with meals iyswim)
my husband had his knee pinned and plated last year so i get what your going through!! i also have OA and maybe thats what the gaba is for alot of people have reported massive weight gains, a friend doing atkins gained 1st 9lbs in 6 weeks on gaba!! scary huh??
ps im tracy xxx
Hey Tracy, nice to meet you Oh I can sympathise with the insomnia, especially when youre extra tired due to totm! are you on one of the z drugs or something else. I generally don't need much sleep, about 5-6 hours, but got to have that. Nothing worse than falling asleep at 4 and getting up at 7 feeling like you've got the flu you're so tired. Cd is supposed to make us feel we've more energy so can't wait for that to kick in lol
thats interesting about the gaba and weight gain, I've noticed my moods are ridiculous but improving all the time.
so how are you finding the food? It's certainly not gourmet food eh? but I'm finding the shakes and some of the soups ok, not found a bar I don't like which is strange as I don't have a sweet tooth, crisps and cheese got me here!
Oh I can sympathise with the insomnia, especially when youre extra tired due to totm! are you on one of the z drugs or something else. I generally don't need much sleep, about 5-6 hours, but got to have that. Nothing worse than falling asleep at 4 and getting up at 7 feeling like you've got the flu you're so tired. Cd is supposed to make us feel we've more energy so can't wait for that to kick in lol thats interesting about the gaba and weight gain, I've noticed my moods are ridiculous but improving all the time.
so how are you finding the food? It's certainly not gourmet food eh? but I'm finding the shakes and some of the soups ok, not found a bar I don't like which is strange as I don't have a sweet tooth, crisps and cheese got me here!
chloesmith123
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I need a buddy! Starting sole source + tomorrow Xxxx
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yes i have sleeping meds but yesterday they just didnt kick in!! i have taken half a one tonight so ill be fit to drive 10yr old to school... im a big sleeper my hubby used to call me a polar bear, so not sleeping is worst part of fm for me! have felt "energised" yesterday i scrubbed bathroom and litchen, something i really struggle with normally and today ive got loads of laundry done so ironing tomorrow i also have to see gp about meds so ill "mention" CD and see what she thinks but im not seeing there being an issue!! i am suprised as their is little fibre in my diet how much poo is coming out of me! (sorry was that a tmi comment lol!!) been 4 times today!! i like the vanilla shakes hot with cinnamon sprinkled on top, and i liked the mango (new flavour and v nice on ice) not sure about porridges i got 1 for each day so will need to eat them and while the flavours ok dont like the texture..... also choc briks are nice. next time will get more bars for evenings in front of tv and shakes for day.... have a choc mint shake im having tomrrow, not sure if itll be a hot chocolate for bfast yet!!! ohhh and the cookies and cream was yum!! will deff get more of those!!!
what time are you eating tho? im having one 10ish 1 3ish and then tea 6ish and bar 9ish (i eat more in evening as u see) and today and yesterday i had some yogurt with tea too.... hugs babe txx
i also have to see gp about meds so ill "mention" CD and see what she thinks but im not seeing there being an issue!! i am suprised as their is little fibre in my diet how much poo is coming out of me! (sorry was that a tmi comment lol!!) been 4 times today!! i like the vanilla shakes hot with cinnamon sprinkled on top, and i liked the mango (new flavour and v nice on ice) not sure about porridges i got 1 for each day so will need to eat them and while the flavours ok dont like the texture..... also choc briks are nice. next time will get more bars for evenings in front of tv and shakes for day.... have a choc mint shake im having tomrrow, not sure if itll be a hot chocolate for bfast yet!!! ohhh and the cookies and cream was yum!! will deff get more of those!!! what time are you eating tho? im having one 10ish 1 3ish and then tea 6ish and bar 9ish (i eat more in evening as u see) and today and yesterday i had some yogurt with tea too.... hugs babe txx
Lol don't worry about tmi, I have a feeling there will be load more of them to come over the next few months I'm had o take some painkillers so don't have the same problem at the moment. The timings of food have been causing me problems, I'm usually up about 6 so have porridge or bar before work, 1/3 bar at 10, something at 1, another bit bar at 3, meal at 7 and then usually rest of bar at 9. Today I'm hungry for some reason, think its my brain rather than my body if you see what I mean. Cookies and cream, I don't think I've seen that one, must ask!!
Had an exciting day though, have been waiting for my foot to get better so I could move down south. My boyfriend and I had planned to go just after xmas, he moved in nov and I've finally got the all clear. So agreed a finish date with my work and a start date with a new company
anyway, hope you're well this evening xxx
I'm had o take some painkillers so don't have the same problem at the moment. The timings of food have been causing me problems, I'm usually up about 6 so have porridge or bar before work, 1/3 bar at 10, something at 1, another bit bar at 3, meal at 7 and then usually rest of bar at 9. Today I'm hungry for some reason, think its my brain rather than my body if you see what I mean. Cookies and cream, I don't think I've seen that one, must ask!! Had an exciting day though, have been waiting for my foot to get better so I could move down south. My boyfriend and I had planned to go just after xmas, he moved in nov and I've finally got the all clear. So agreed a finish date with my work and a start date with a new company
anyway, hope you're well this evening xxx
Newbie! Buddy? X
Hiya all!
I am taking the plunge tonight and visiting my consultant. I went on the diet last year and lost a stone but due to money i had to stop. Boohoo!
I have put that stone back on (and more) and im ready to give it a go again!!
I know i have the willpower but im a little scared!
Would love a buddy to help each other through it?
Im 21, live in essex. Work in an office full of women who im guessing will have their different opinions on my diet but hey!
Be lovely to hear from you all x x x
Hiya all!
I am taking the plunge tonight and visiting my consultant. I went on the diet last year and lost a stone but due to money i had to stop. Boohoo!
I have put that stone back on (and more) and im ready to give it a go again!!
I know i have the willpower but im a little scared!
Would love a buddy to help each other through it?
Im 21, live in essex. Work in an office full of women who im guessing will have their different opinions on my diet
but hey! Be lovely to hear from you all x x x
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