Well at least we have one more day done, on to tomorrow.  Finally I get the bananas.  I love bananas and this is the day I do actually cheat just a little bit.  When I make smoothies I put just a few raspberries/blueberries in it with the banana, I don't think I could drink just a staight banana smoothie.  I remember last time though I was getting sick of them by the end of the night.  Glad to hear you're doing well on your diet.  So toast tomorrow huh.  Do you eat it dry?  Maybe you could dunk it!!!  Just kidding.  Anyways talk to you tomorrow.

Kerry-Get in touch with us please!!!!

Hi Barb! Hi Rotting Oak!!

Don't worry, I am still hear - I'd say alive & well, but the only part of that that would be true is the 'alive' one! I have had a sickness bug & been soooooo ill & to make it worse, my duaghter started with it today

I woke up yesterday & felt a bit iffy, but I just thought it was down to the diet really , last time I did it I had bad headaches for a few days, I haven't had them this time, but I thought it may have been down to too much of that spicy piri piri I added to my soup, I had a bowl before bed the night before as I was starving & I thought that perhaps with all of healthy stuff that maybe my body was struggling with the spice.

Anyway, I really couldn't stomach eating much in the morning, had a bit of fruit & a hot lemon & water to drink, decided to have a go at starting to paint the bathroom & then started getting all shakey & hot, I went to bed to watch some tv to take my mind off it & then just got that feeling where I knew I was going to be sick & it continued from then on (not to go into any detail but it was 'both ends' which is not good!)

I have to say, I do not tend to be sick often & but when I am, I really am terrible as I hate throwing up, it's awful, and to make it worse I don't have my other half here with him working away - the last time I had a bug like this was a couple of years ago & he was here trying to make me feel better & holding my hair while I was sick, bless him - so I was really feeling sorry for myself.

My 10year old daughter was no help, she has a bit of a phobia about people being sick it really scares her, so I called my parents & got them to collect her so she wasn't around - so there I was all alone & feeling horrendous, I would have popped on the chat board to get some sympathy from you guys, but knowing my luck I would have been sick on my keyboard! If I wasn't running for the bathroom I was just trying to lay as still as possible just trying not to be sick again.

Anyway I haven't been sick since about 3am this morning,  by lunchtime I was starting to feel normal again except for my ribs aching from being sick too often. I went to pick my daughter after lunch, got her home, she went out to play but was back within an hour looking pale saying she felt ill & yup, you guessed it, she's been so ill since, so I've spent the rest of today looking after her, she's just gotten off to sleep now, so hopefully the worst is now over - I hope so, I felt so sorry for her plus I have done enough sheet washing to last a lifetime!

It was made worse by the fact that we had planned to do something nice today, as it is the May day bank holiday today in the UK so the kiddies are off school. As my daughter is close to doing some exams at school (start next week) & she's been working so hard revising, I said we would take time out & go & have fun - that plan didn't work out so I think I will take her out somewhere nice next sunday, the day before her exams & then I will organise a nice surprise for the weekend after she's finished the tests to say well done.

Inevitably the diet has suffered ... I had no soup at all yesterday & just a bit of fruit before I was ill. After lunch today I thought I would try to eat something, but absolutely couldn't face soup or banana's so had some dry toast - so that's messed things up - bread, oops, but it really was the only thing I could stomach, I managed one banana later on with a bit of milk, but I really had to force it down & with my daughter being sick I haven't had chance or didn't fancy eating anything, now she's asleep I've had another piece of toast but I absolutely cannot face soup or banana for that matter either. I am gutted that this week of all weeks I had to be ill, but will carry on regardless, hopefully tomorrow the appeal of soup will be better, but I think I am going to have to make another batch without the piripiri, I know it was a sickness bug & not the soup that made me ill, but I think the taste of that soup will now turn my stomach!!!!!

Anyway, it was great to read your posts & hear that you are doing so well!! Rotting oak, I agree with barb, that diet sounds interesting, you'll have to keep letting us know how it's going with it as I definitely would consider giving it a try - the allowance of coffee sounds appealing to me, as it is one of my bad habits, but I really cannot stomach swiss cheese (does it have to be that swiss type do you reckon?) & I'm not the biggest fan of red meat as I prefer chicken & fish, so I might struggle a bit on that!

You both put me to shame with the exercising, I do need to do more, although I'm sure I have given my stomach muscles a good workout with the 'events' of the last couple of days!

Anyway guys, gonna have to get off, gonna have an earlyish night & I really can't keep talking about food at the moment!!

I'll be back on tommorrow for a proper gossip with you both & to check in how your day has been today!!

Speak soon!

K x

Hey girls! You are making me want to do the diet again. I have been pondering it this week. Should I? I don't think that it would hurt.

Get me pumped up. You know how hard it was last time!

I also thought about that other diet, rottingoak. Hey maybe when you are all done we could try that? I don't know. Talk soon.
Kari

Oh Kerry, it is good to hear from you. It sucks to be sick but I'm glad you're better now. I must applaud you for continuing with the diet! I would probably have quit too. Awesome you're sticking to it! I hope your daughter feels better soon, sucks to have the day off being sick.

Well, I think I gained half a pound from morning, hm. I feel like I'm cheating a lot on this diet, hopefully my willpower hasn't decreased. I got two blisters from walking a few days back, and I think swimming made it worse. It's infected I believe... no matter, I will go to swimming again tomorrow! Kerry - I never used to exercise, a total couch potato but you can do it! Start with something little and expand on that. I power walked for about 3 hours today so I'm pretty proud of myself. I can't move now though so hopefully I will want to move tomorrow.. haha.

10togo - yes, you should try the diet! CSD is a good diet, you can eat as muuch as you want. My friend was in awe when I told him how much I ate. I mean what diet can let you eat as much as you want and lose weight?!?

barb - yes, I saw charito's post and I made a revised chart. I will post it tomorrow, I'm about to head to bed; really tired and planning to go jogging tomorrow morning. Oh, on the topic of jogging, this might be some inspiration for you guys. Five months ago or so, my dad found out he had diabetes, he watched what he ate and lost 15lbs-20lbs! (I forgot the exact weight loss) but he still had really high blood pressure, colestral, and sugar level. He's had abnormal high blood pressure and bad high colestral all his life. For the past month, he has been jogging very regularly and he had his checkup today: he is normal, in all accounts! He even lost his stomach too, before it humped out like a watermelon. His experience is definitely an inspiration to me and hope for you ladies as well.

We can do this!!!
es.

Hi guys!

Thanks so much for all your lovely messages - I'm feeling back to normal now almost, thank goodness & my daughter even managed school today - I didn't think she would but she assured me she felt better, they have some drama group going in to the school this afternoon & she was really looking forward to that, so I think that's the reason she really wanted to go, otherwise I'm sure she would have wanted to stay off & take it easy - I was half expecting a phone call from the school, but have had none, thankfully - she did sleep right through last night so she had a lot of sleep, so that's good & I packed her packed lunch up with so many different options, I'm sure she won't want to eat much but I thought if I give her lots of choices she can just pick what she fancies!!

Not sure she'll make her dance class tonight, but we'll see how she is when I collect her from school in about 45 mins!

Well girls, I managed some soup today!!! Yey!!!!! I thought I would have to force myself to have some & it was ok - I feel guilty about not having some today, so although I am going to take it easy & probably won't want that much, I will try to have another bowl later & I'll definitely have some meat today too!

I panicked this morning as I couldn't get connected to the internet - my luck this week is so bad!!! I tried all morning, called my iternet provider & they said I wasn't showing I had an ISDL line (don't understand technical stuff at all!!) They said they would need to check the ISDL signal to my house & it would take up to 3 days - oh my god - my first thought was not being able to get on the board to speak to you guys & hear how you were doing, I was mortified!!!!!! Anyway, I planned to visit my parents, drop you all a line to let you know my latest predicament, but I've just come to the computer to give it another go & the internet light on my router is flashing & it connected - yey!!!! panick over hopefully, not sure if they did what they waid they were going to do to the ISDL or if it just fixed itself??!!!

Anyway, hopefully the computer problem is sorted, but just in case it all goes wrong again & I'm not back on, you know why - I don't want you have to have to worry about me if I can't get connected to post!!!!!! I'm sure it will be fine now, but just in case, I promise to stick to the diet for the last days of it, so if all else fails with my internet I am with you guys in spirit!!!!!

10togo - hiya!! Great to hear from you & that all is well, I agree with barb, if you want to go for it again then you certainly should, yes we have all struggled at times with this diet, but you did so well last time I know you can do it again!!!

Rotting oak - great to hear you are still going well & staying strong, try not to worry about the half pound gain, it sounds like you & barb have been weighing youself a lot, so you will notice every little change, be it up or down, I'm sure by sticking with the plan you will be very pleased with the overall loss at the end of the week & your final weigh in! Great to hear your dad's great news - good on him for taking action, you and your family must be so pleased!

Barb - sounds like you are busy hunting for property, like you say, it will take your mind off it, plus you are certainly not as easily tempted being in a car, unless of course you want to try eating the steering wheel or the dash board - hahaha!!!!

Anyway, best get ready to pick my daughter up from school - I'll post tonight if my internet connection is still going strong!!!

Speak to you all soon! Have a fab day!

Kerry x

Hi there ladies! I haven't written in a while but have been keeping up to date with all of you - checking in three times a day!! - I love hearing what you are all getting up to! I have been able to keep the weight off for the past two weeks eating along the lines of the South Beach Diet ie. Protein and lots of vegetables!!! ( with a few hiccups here and there!) Anyway I should be ready for another blitz next week if anyone is interested!! Remember all my goals(various family events-first communion, 40th birthdays etc) well they all start in two and half weeks time!!! I have to admit I had hoped to be closer to my goals by this stage but with me it's three steps forward two steps back!! Anyway, its a case of pure panic that is keeping me motivated at this stage!!!

I am making the dinner at the moment so this should be quick - just a couple of things I wanted to contribute to:

rottingoak - I am very concerned about your measurements and the amount of exercise you are doing - maybe I am just a big lazy heifer  but your measurements appeared to be very small and the amount of exercise you are taking an awful lot. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable but out of genuine concern please slow down and be gentle on yourself. xx

Kerry - good to see you back

Barb - Fabulous work girl - stay motivated!

Max Planche - I don't know girls - at least the CSD was definitely a healthy detox diet - coffee for breakfast and nothing else till lunch - I would have to be very busy all day to get through that one!!! The 3 day diet listed by charito etc could be worth trying as a boost to the system (but I don't think I could survive on just ham for dinner with the MAx Planche!) What helped me get through the CSD was the fact that I could have some soup to keep the hunger pangs away ANYTIME. I'm afraid I am a grazer - I think that is why I have been able to stay on the SBD as you get three meals and two snacks!!

Anyway dinners burning!!

Charito - nice to see you back on track - I love your posts!! Sally 22 - I hope you are okay - sounds like you need to chill out for a while and look after yourself - we need you around to keep answering our questions!!

Keep it up girls!!

Sinead

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Kerry-So glad things are getting back to normal in your household.  You are right back on track, aren't you.  Good for you!!!  Atleast you got one bowl down, sometimes that all I could do.  I hope the meat taste ok, try to pick something that really sounds good.  I'm struggling these last few days, these are not my favorites.  Hope your server doesn't give up either, it's so nice chatting back and forth.  What are your thoughts on this MP diet, I'm reading mixed reviews about it.  I'm glad to get some feedback from Rottingoak about it.  Talk to you soon, ok.

Rottingoak-You really need to listen to your body.  I think it's telling you it needs more fuel.  I almost think that if you're going to exercise that hard you might need to get some more food in your body, otherwise your going to start burning muscle (I believe).  I think the most important thing is to listen to your body, it's giving you signs so don't ignore them.  I remember reading posts about just being on the CSD and people saying don't exercise because the calorie intake is just too low.  I still will exercise, but I'm not doing a triathelon or anything too deeply strenuous.  Maybe do one or the other, walk/swim. 

Sinead-Hi!! Good to hear from you again.  Great job keeping your weight off.  When I'm trying to eat normally I have to stick to something more low carb, my body is more of a protein type.  After this week is up I need to take a couple of weeks off, my mom is coming for a visit.  I hope I don't go overboard on anything.  I've worked to hard to get to where I'm at. 

Gotta go get my little girl from school.  Will talk later.

Sinead - I wish more people in real life would tell me I don't need to lose any weight! haha. But I'm really short and I've decided that I'm going to do A LOT less exercise. It's a bit too tough for my body. I actually like the Max Planck diet better than CSD. Even though on CSD, I could have all the fruits I wanted, I felt it was still a bit stricted. You're right - breakfast is a bit tough but sometimes you might be able to seperate lunch into a few snacks so that should be fine.

Barb, Kerry, don't get me wrong, I don't think this diet makes you weak, I have just been over-exercising for the past few days. I think I'll walk or jog for a little everyday. I really want to stay on this diet.

Kerry: a while back you asked something about the cheese I forgot to comment on, I think a slight change on the cheese should be fine. Maybe you should compare the package nutrition information with whatever cheese you choose to swiss cheese? Once again, it's great you're sticking to the diet!!

Me again!!

I didn't read my message back before I posted it & just read it now - it sounded a bit confusing & doesn't make sense I think, (or maybe it's just me!) when I said:

'I too agree with Sinead, you already sound like the perfect size to me!  (as I'm sure Barb does too, I keep thinking how I'd love to be Barbs weight as she is now already!!)   

That should have read 'as I'm sure Barb IS too' - meaning that knowing your weight barb (which I would love to be!) that your measurements are probably very similar & super slim like rottingoaks too!! I would be over the moon with having a 23.5" waist!!! Here's hoping!

I had to correct myself as I'm not sure how that reads & don't want to offend anyone!!!

Must definitely go before I mess any more of my posts up!!!!

Speak soon!

Kerry x

Well no need to fright anymore, I just realised I lied about my measurements! I didn't do it on purpose, I promise. The tape ruler I used is in some other weird measurement. It looked like an inch to me since I live in Canada and we don't really use inches here. So basically add 5-10 inches to everything I feel so stupid now. I'd love my sizes to be what I posted earlier too! in inches that is. I'm sure we can achieve it if we put our mind to it. Definitely.

Haha, I do that too - looking at nutrition information on the back of everything!! I saw a documentary on sugar last year and it freaked me out. I checked every label after that.

Honestly, don't blame yourself for going off track, you were sick! It's amazing you're still sticking to the diet!! My parents are telling me to give up on this diet and eat normally so I can exercise that amount, but I really want to stick to it. I'm much like you, like to have something to follow or else I'll just eat everything I see, I mean everything!

Barb - how are you doing today? I haven't heard much about your progress as of today, I hope you're doing well and enjoying your meat. yumm.

I'm still online & I said I was going to bed now - hahaha!!

Couldn't resist repling to you Barb! Yes, I love Lost, although I'm sure you are a bit ahead of me as they air earlier in the US - I'm up to the one where last week charlie nearly died when they went looking for the girl who had come down from the plane - she's now awake & talking - my mum said this next episode I'm about to watch has got a bit more info on what she is doing there & why she has the photo of that scottish guys girlfriend & also about lock - it's not been about him since he left with 'the others' I absolutely love the show, it's the best thing on tv!!

Do not worry about your few fries & the yoghurts, you seem fine about it, so I know you won't beat yourself up, like you said just forget it & continue with your usual motivation tomorrow!!! - I needed my toast, so I really can't feel guilty & the fruit juice was a must too,!! Although I'm sure water will be fine again tomorrow - here's hoping!!

I'm sure you will want to eat nice things whilst your mum comes over ... if you can't have the odd treat now and again it's really no fun at all - I'm sure you'll be eating out sometimes when she's here so do treat yourself & order what you fancy, force yourself to order that icecream girl!! We can get onto some form of plan on these boards when she's gone home again - you'll be raring to go again by then & I will certainly be up for it as I am so determined to shift this weight for those white jeans!!

My daughter is absolutely fine, thanks for asking!! I agree that kiddies do bounce back faster than we do after a sickness, which is absolutely how it should be - you wouldn't even have thought she'd been ill seeing her at her 'street beatz' danceclass tonight - I even managed to get her to do some revision with me for her exams - oh aren't I so mean getting her to do that so soon after her illness, she was cool with it though bless her - I just want to try to get as much done this week so she can have a stress free non-revision weekend before her exams start ... I don't want her panicking over the weekend ... just lots of play, fun & an early night on Sunday!

I absolutely agree with you barb about the way friends sometimes react - that is one of the reasons that I don't really mention my diet to my family & friends - when my friend came over earlier in the week with chocolate & fizzy drinks I just had to refrain otherwise she would have tempted me & really tried to get me to eat it & told me I didn't need to lose weight & I think part of that really is down to her being jealous in a strange way as she wouldn't want me weighing less than her & wearing a smaller size - isn't it strange??!! The majority of my friends would act this way if I mentioned it & maybe they think they are simply trying to be nice when they say I don't need to lose weight, butthey've all seen me smaller & I was much happier with how I looked then, so you'd think they would encourage me!! I would always encourage any of my friends if they weren't happy with their size!!

That's why I'm so glad to have these boards to post on with you guys - we all absolutely understand & have nothing but wise words & encouragement for each other - long live the CSD boards, they, & everyone on them are fab!!! Yey!!!!!

Anyway, I am absolutely going now - hahaha!!! I can hear John Lock calling me!! (don't think I've got a fetish for John Lock by the way, Sawyer is more my kind of man! - john was just the first name that came into my head!!)

Night, night speak to you tomorrow!

Kerry x

Ok, I'll give this a try, I can see you're still online, but you might not get this till tomorrow.  You're gonna love the episode tonight, if it's the one I think it is.  We'll talk more tomorrow about it, ok!!!!  I like Sawyer also, not so much because of the bad boy image, but he's funny, sensitive, etc.  It's like we know them so personally huh!!!  Wow, do I need to get a life or what!!!  A lot of my friends watch it too, so we talk about together.  Talk to you tomorrow.