Hi Sally

Thank you for your reply, I am determined to stick to this diet and have been dreading the banana day but I have found some recipes for the shakes and now I can't wait so I feel like its the motivation I need to keep going.

Can I just ask, dont you dread going back on it after the 2 weeks?  I think that'll be the hardest part for me

Thanks again. x

Hi MCL,
I'm 5'7".  I weighed 196 pounds before my first round...lost 7 pounds.  (I'm rounding all numbers, it was actually 6.8...)

Gained 3 back. (in 4 days!  quite a bender I went on...it was Memorial Day weekend!)

Weighed 192 before my second round...lost 3 pounds.

So net after about 2.5 weeks...7 pounds and I'm at 189 today.

I plan to start CSD again next week after a week's break.

Twilight, I know I said in another thread that I'd start again with you on Monday, but I foolishly forgot that my birthday is Tuesday, so I might as well wait until AFTER that, right?!  Duh.  I'll probably start Wednesday or Thursday.  However, I like to have beef days on the weekend, so that won't work.  Maybe I'll do 3DD Wed-Fri, take a 3-day break, then start the following Tuesday on CSD so that day 5 and 6 fall on the weekend.

Isn't it crazy how we plan our lives around food?  And drink, of course!  I think I'll be on the Party Girl Diet from tomorrow through Tuesday!!

MCL82 -
Week1 - 9lb
Week2 - 5lb
Week3 . . . . .

I'm on Day 1 too. I hate Day2. veggies only!! no fruit!! what a drag.
I like being on the diet. I'm a bit of a martyr. I like it when my stomach starts to complain from hunger. If I'm just a little bit  peckish, I might snack, but if I'm REALLY hungry, the hunger becomes like a real thing, that I can withstand. hunger becomes like a constant companion. As long as I can feel that gnawing I can envisage the fat burning off. Is that weird?

Stew

Don't despair Beachy!  If you look  back at other peoples results, it always decreases after the first time!  3 pounds almost seems the norm!  I know it's discouraging because we all want amazing results after all the sacrifies we've made, but don't worry, 3 is better than nothing and I know I should be extra encouraging to you, but I understand how you feel, because it IS a lot of hard work and we give up so much so I totally can relate to how you feel and if I lose 3 pounds after 7 days I know it's fine, better than nothing, better than gaining, but to be honest I will be pissed too!  So hang in there and I am so sorry you're bummed out about it, anyway you are on day 7 right?  Wait til tomorrow, they say to wait until the end, who knows what will happen just don't give up!  Just think at WW the average is 1 - 2 pounds per week!  That seems so slow and it IS and you have to be patient but it's easier to keep it off if it comes off more slowly!  Just don't be discouraged and undo everything you've done so far! (like I did )  You are worth more than that! 
You did great so don't beat yourself up!  and when you celebrate with those Jello shots...make sure you use sugar free jello!! 

Thanks twilight and maid I needed that

So by WW standards I should be off to Europe in 5 months. hehehe

What I am most thankful for this round was that I actually paid attention to what I ate.  Like I now realize I CAN make a meal of just veggies. And that they aren't just side dishes put there just for color.

Sharley, you have done great!  Wow, i don't know if I've ever heard stats that good after just 3 days!  You shouldn't be hungy all the time, when you are just eat more soup!  I am so stuffed while on this diet, UNLIMITED veggies one day, pounds of fruit, all the soup you can eat!  I have never "dieted" and been so full! So really, if you are hungry just eat more of the allowed food, otherwise you may start craving something else and cave!
God luck and 6 lbs. is good for the whole week, let alone half way through so don't be discouraged if you don't hit 11, that is almost unheard of, just keep plugging away and you will do great!!

Hello Everyone!  Firstly, thanks to all for support messages - it's great to read through the mesages and get motivation from people in the same situation

I started my 1st week of the diet at 150 lbs and lost an amazing 7 lbs - I felt fantastic and after seeing the results so quickly I knew that after day 7 I would eat real healthy foods so as not to gain any weight.

I took a break of 5 days before starting my 2nd round of the diet, I'm currently on day 6 and again feel great, I have more energy and never feel hungry!  As of today I have lost an additional 2 lbs which I think is great.  I just wanted to let others know that your biggest weight loss will be on the 1st time you try this diet.  If you are able to lose 2 - 3 lbs per week after this then this is a great result.  Please don't be put off by this as on other diets, you'll have to work a lot harder to lose 2 - 3 lbs in one week.

I feel thought that I must confess too!  I just ate 3 spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream - naughty me   But I'll make it up tonight by eating lots of soup.

Good luck to everyone on this diet plan and thanks again for all the support.

Syke x

Twilight- Thank you for your comment I'm in scotland so theres a bit of a difference in time between us.  Your butternut squash idea sounds good I might give that a go next time.  I will try the fish as I love it and I think by the end of this I will be desperate for some meat.

Thank you.xx

I have coffee every day, I even use Equal and skim milk.  Yes, the leanest meat possible is preferred.  and yes, I  think you could definately be ridding your body of toxins by the second day.  lots of people complain about headaches and some nausea though I got rid of my headache with coffee and just eat more legal food if feeling weird. 
This time  I skipped banana day because I think it hindered my loss last time.   I'm not saying for you to do that because I'm no expert, but this time I just did day 3 again and for me, I think it will work the best and what we want to a reasonable diet that will work for us and fit into our lifestyles, right?
So good luck to you and keep us posted!

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Hi All!

I am new to the website but find so much inspiration reading the forum... I am a 5-6" chef and on monday (june 4th) weighed in at 198... too close to the 200 mark for comfort, plus my blood pressure spiked every time i ate junk food!

I am on day 5 of the diet (just had a trimmed 8oz sirloin with a side of tomatoes! YUM)

So far i have lost 8 lbs and my blood pressure is normal! 

I survived banana day with the skim milk shakes, and am currently going through diet coke withdrawl! (what a migraine!  my eye sockets hurt!!)  My favorite day was day 3! 

But its worth it !!  I feel great, especially after a daily 1/2 hr treamill torture.

I'll try and join one of the future monthly!

Hi Everyone...
I haven't been around that much, i have been gone for a month but i still kept my weight down. Actually i lost 6 lb so in total i lost 14 lb

Hope every one is doing great !!!

Well done!
I chopped up mushrooms and tomatoes sprayed them in 1 cal spray and roasted them in the oven for breakfast.