Martha's Diary - seeing it through to the end....
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Gemma_Charlotte
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Hi Gemma
Welcome to my diary lol
I lost some weight on cd last summer and messed around until 11th march so similar time to you! So far I have lose 44lb so not bad! Most of that (21lbs) was the 1st fortnight to be fair so slowing down but still continuous. Frustrating all the same. But 72lb total since last year
Very good decision joining us all here the support is amazing along with making new friends! Nvr a bad thing eh?
Not really been a diet successor myself so I am loving Cambridge! Funny how its the hardest one I've done but I stick to it! We must all love a good challenge lol
Good luck with your week too! Feel free to join in on our convo here lol we like a natter as you can see ha!
M xx
Thanks Martha,
Wow your loss is amazing you should be so proud, I think mine could have been better but I've had some weekends where I've slacked, but saying that I've had a loss every week so haven't put on anything
Haha I always look on these sort of sites when I'm a bit wobbly so I thought it would be good for me.
I think because we're paying out each week, you don't want to see your money go down the drain... (only pounds in the weight context)
Gemma x
marthacol1988
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Thanks Martha,
Wow your loss is amazing you should be so proud, I think mine could have been better but I've had some weekends where I've slacked, but saying that I've had a loss every week so haven't put on anything
Haha I always look on these sort of sites when I'm a bit wobbly so I thought it would be good for me.
I think because we're paying out each week, you don't want to see your money go down the drain... (only pounds in the weight context)
Gemma x
Your right it's not cheap!
Thank you hun I am proud but still 7 stone to loose so feels like its going to take foreveeerrr lol but i know it will be faster than calorie counting so il stick with it
To be honest I think my huge loss in the 1st fortnight was due to a mahooosive carb overload in the weeks before. Something just clicked for me.
Have you much to loose? What's your goal?
I've had a stay the same week which I could have killed someone for lool but the week after I lost 6 so it evened out I guess.
It's just persevering with it and not letting bad weeks hold us back because all we can do is be 100 % so y beat urself up when uve done everything right eh?
Xxx
marthacol1988
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A little motivational pic ladies
Gemma_Charlotte
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Your right it's not cheap!
Thank you hun I am proud but still 7 stone to loose so feels like its going to take foreveeerrr lol but i know it will be faster than calorie counting so il stick with it
To be honest I think my huge loss in the 1st fortnight was due to a mahooosive carb overload in the weeks before. Something just clicked for me.
Have you much to loose? What's your goal?
I've had a stay the same week which I could have killed someone for lool but the week after I lost 6 so it evened out I guess.
It's just persevering with it and not letting bad weeks hold us back because all we can do is be 100 % so y beat urself up when uve done everything right eh?
Xxx
Sounds like you have the right attitude for it, so before you know it you'll have succeeded! And for me knowing that I'll have accomplished something like this is a massive deal to me!
Haha I do miss carbs like hell but needs must to get fit and healthy!!
Well I know I should weigh around 11st so another 4/5 to go, but its weird, I'm not doing it so that I reach my goal, I'm doing it till I'm happy again, I love the fact that under all the excess weight I've got a naturally curvy body and I'm going to maintain the fact I never want to be super skinny, so hopefully in a couple of months I'll see more of a change! What about you?
Haha i hate the moment of stepping on the scales and seeing a 1lb loss.. if that! But thats the way it goes sadly! And yess it always evens itself out!
Gemma x
marthacol1988
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Long may this attitude continue Gemma lol
The accomplishment is the best feeling and being able to feel bones again of course loool
Carbs are my downfall! Cnt stop thinking of pizza! What on earth! Lol
Well I started at 23.1 and I'm now 17.13 so i would luv to get to 11 stone 7 to go! . I've nvr been slim so I don't have anything to think back to how I want to look. Il just keep going until the belly goes lol I won't go too far though I know that at least!
I'm hoping to be my goal weight by Christmas and hopefully that happens and I don't mess up. I've a 3.5 week break in July when I'm in America staying with family but I will be very conscious of what I eat and I do know il gain but must accept that and not fear it.
The low losses r crap when you have given it your all but that's how it goes unfortunately
Xxx
Gemma_Charlotte
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Haha I so know what you mean, almost forgot I had collar bones, nice when tops start to look a bit more forgiving!
I usually have at least one social thing a week so but I've managed well... Usually salad orientated but that's fine by me ha nice to chew something rather than be defined by liquids lol!
Wow that's such a great loss! Ha that's similar to me too, I'm just worried about excess skin really too but hey cross that line when the time comes!
Ah that's something to focus on and look forward too! I do love America, recently went to New York again and didn't want to come home. Exactly, your right in what you say, will be a shame for you not to enjoy it to its fullest, just think when you return, you've got a plan to come back to which works!
Gemma xx
CrazyDiamond
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Soooo, what are the coffees like? They don't do instant decaf, though I am tempted to try caffeine again if they're nice - I haven't had it for about 6 years, my body might have changed it's mind, who knows...
Hi ladies
Thought id comment to say how much you all inspire me to do this diet. Your all doing amazing and really pushes other people to do the same. I cant join until next month. But im in two minds whether to do the cambridge diet or the exante diet? Anybody done both and care to advise?
Sorry to just butt in! Lol
Xx
Thought id comment to say how much you all inspire me to do this diet. Your all doing amazing and really pushes other people to do the same. I cant join until next month. But im in two minds whether to do the cambridge diet or the exante diet? Anybody done both and care to advise?
Sorry to just butt in! Lol
Xx
CrazyDiamond
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Hi ladies
Thought id comment to say how much you all inspire me to do this diet. Your all doing amazing and really pushes other people to do the same. I cant join until next month. But im in two minds whether to do the cambridge diet or the exante diet? Anybody done both and care to advise?
Sorry to just butt in! Lol
Xx
Thanks hun. I've only ever done cambridge, but I guess it's down to personal taste, my mum is on slim and save and she prefers her products I prefer mine, I gues sit's what you get used to. Do a google search for "cambridge vs exante" then check out the minimins results (I find it easier to search this way then directly on this site strangely enough) there's a lot of pro's and cons. I chose Cambridge since it was cheaper than lighter life which I originally was looking at, but still had the support of a consultant unlike the others, I don't use him much for support really, but I like the accountability it adds, it's always easier when someone else is monitoring you.
marthacol1988
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1 a week!! You are good! And still lost all that weight! I avoid social things like the plague lol I'm weak! If I see my friends it's a coffee shop and I stick with mint tea! The one in Starbucks is really nice! Aha my mum calls me a snob now cuz I drink mint tea which I find so funny.
Liquids are my comfort along with my bars. But it's good you have control with that.
I too am worried about the excess skin thing but as one of the girls on the FB group said to me - would you rather be paranoid about ur looks with the extra weight or slim with some extra skin. Il prob save like mad to have mine removed to be fair and wouldn't mind a boob job while I'm at it aha!
I have never been to America and I am sooo excited. 6 weeks yesterday lol I have a count down on my phone and everything lol I'm that sad. We have so many plans while we are they so I'm very excited about all of that.
Defo cnt wait to get back and get bk on track! I'd like to get to 14 stone for the start of September for a few days away with my friend.
Tell me bout yourself Gemma - if you haven't read the diary from the start il fill you in lol I'm 25 married and mum of one 4.5yr old girl Emily.
I'm a full time student at queens university Belfast lol I am studying a joint honours in criminology and sociology. I will start my final year of my degree in September along with my 1st year of my diploma in counselling. Just finishing the nvq at the min my last day is tmz with my exam eek!
Xxx
Gemma_Charlotte
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Hi ladies
Thought id comment to say how much you all inspire me to do this diet. Your all doing amazing and really pushes other people to do the same. I cant join until next month. But im in two minds whether to do the cambridge diet or the exante diet? Anybody done both and care to advise?
Sorry to just butt in! Lol
Xx
Hey Coral92
I'm a newbie to this too
I've been on cambridge for nearly two months and I wouldn't look back, I feel like I'm on a solid track to where and who I want to be. A great thing about cambridge is that you build a really close relationship with your counsellor, seeing them each week whether your low on a high or just in need of a little push in the right way. You'll get into your stride quicker than you think and you'll love seeing those lbs drop off, as far as I know the exante diet is online based, so it doesn't offer personal support, not sure you even get weigh ins, you have to do this yourself, so you have to be even more determined and almost drive yourself whereas sometimes it's comforting knowing your Cambridge counsellor is there when needed!!
That's just my opinion.. Hope it helped a little!
Good luck
Gemma x
marthacol1988
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Well they smell nicer than they taste but they do taste nice. I'm not so keen on the ameretto so it has your name on it if u fancy it. That way ur not spending money if it gives you a sore head! Xx
marthacol1988
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Hi ladies
Thought id comment to say how much you all inspire me to do this diet. Your all doing amazing and really pushes other people to do the same. I cant join until next month. But im in two minds whether to do the cambridge diet or the exante diet? Anybody done both and care to advise?
Sorry to just butt in! Lol
Xx
Ah coral you are most welcome!
Cnt comment on exante because I've nvr done it but I would say it is much the same.
I wish you all the best on this journey and I'm sure you will do great!
xx
Gemma_Charlotte
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Haha you say that but I feel so guilty after, but hey maybe one week ill do it properly lol!! I tried the mint teas, they smelt amazing but I couldn't get on with the taste! It's good you've found something which works for you though
That's so true, extra skin it is then haha.. Lol I have GG boobs so I'm praying they shrink so I can fit into prettier bras soon lol!!
Oh wow you will love it, tad jealous of that lush heat you'll be experiencing!! Nothing sad at all about that!
How are you fitting all this in! Well done being able to do the diet with being that busy and studying! Well I'm 23, and starting out as a graphic designer, freelancing at the moment, finished university last year (best years of my life)! Single sadly so want to feel better about myself so maybe I can find mr right! Have such an amazing group of friends so its been good to have support during this!
Good luck with your last exam... End it on a high
xx
CrazyDiamond
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Oh really? That is one of the ones I was gonna go for, OK, Lets swap, spices for coffee ;-p (as long as p&p isn't too much though, don't want it costing you to be nice!)
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CrazyDiamond
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Haha you say that but I feel so guilty after, but hey maybe one week ill do it properly lol!! I tried the mint teas, they smelt amazing but I couldn't get on with the taste! It's good you've found something which works for you though
That's so true, extra skin it is then haha.. Lol I have GG boobs so I'm praying they shrink so I can fit into prettier bras soon lol!!
Oh wow you will love it, tad jealous of that lush heat you'll be experiencing!! Nothing sad at all about that!
How are you fitting all this in! Well done being able to do the diet with being that busy and studying! Well I'm 23, and starting out as a graphic designer, freelancing at the moment, finished university last year (best years of my life)! Single sadly so want to feel better about myself so maybe I can find mr right! Have such an amazing group of friends so its been good to have support during this!
Good luck with your last exam... End it on a high
Try a sweetener in the mint tea, makes a whole lotta difference!
That's awesome you're a designer, that's the career I always wanted but never did! Where in Surrey are you? I work closely with the design team where I work in Waitrose head office, so if they are on the scout any time I'll have to give you the nod!
Those GGs won't be for mucg longer, I've managed a new bra size every 6 weeks lately!
Gemma_Charlotte
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Ah great, will try that
black coffee is getting a bit bleurgh!!Ah I love it, sounds cheesey but I can't imagine doing anything else really. Carshalton Beeches
where abouts are you? Aw thank you, that's such a sweet thought!!! What do you do a Waitrose? Yay! Looking forward to shopping for new stuff, even some of the new tops I've bought lately are feeling loose!!
Your weight loss is amazing btw
xx
CrazyDiamond
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Ah great, will try that
Ah I love it, sounds cheesey but I can't imagine doing anything else really. Carshalton Beeches
Yay! Looking forward to shopping for new stuff, even some of the new tops I've bought lately are feeling loose!!
Your weight loss is amazing btw
Thanks hun! I'm near Southampton but work in Bracknell, I coordinate POS, so the closest to design without actually designing!
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