JULY NEW STARTERS - Welcome to LL

[Sparrow]

Hi, I started mid July and I am taking it a day at a time. I am missing the social side of eating. I nearly slipped today on a day out, but stuck with it. I did refuse to hold the kids chips though, I explained that it was just too cruel. My main goal is to make the 100 days without cheating, although as I say, I am taking it a day at a time. This board is quite an inspiration, thanks for all your stories.

[karenharrison]

Hi all. I started end of July, today is the first day of week three. Horrendous first two days, felt like I had a hangover. Better now except for regular headaches!
I'm glad I found you guys - will be great to motivate each other and celebrate brilliant losses with you all as we make our way down our tickers!

[Blonde Logic]

Hi Karen and Sparrow! Just wanted to wish you both good luck with your diets!! You are both off to a good start!!!

Keep strong and focused, and above all - POSITIVE. Makes ALL the difference in the world. Truly. Remember - this is a very short time and small sacrifice in the big picture!

You CAN do this!

ENjoy it - its quite a ride!!

x

[bexnkev]

Good luck Karen & Sparrow... you know you can do it Can't wait to hear all about your success

[louise1983]

hi i have just sent of my chq to start LL hopefully i will get on the next program that starts on the 31 august !

Louise xx

[minimodmk1]

Originally Posted by louise1983

hi i have just sent of my chq to start LL hopefully i will get on the next program that starts on the 31 august !

Louise xx

Hi Louise

tell you this will be the best move you will have done.

i have just started week 8 and already lost 31.5llb.

the first couple of weeks are quite hard, i was very tired.

when you start do go to your cllr session they do help.

good luck on what will be an amazing journey for you! xx

[louise1983]

thankyou minimodmk1

[hooley]

hi fellow-july starters. im at the beginning of week 6 and have lost 23 pounds so far - fab diet, fab weight losses. im so glad i found the diet and this forum - the support is great and the inspiration i have found on here is fantastic. i hope everyone else is getting on well. x x x

[kellyG]

I'm new, just on day 3 and while the actual diet is fine i feel a bit ill (massive headache!!)
I work shift and can't get to my first class, which is tonight i'm a bit gutted about it really! My LLC let me gat started early because of the shift work but would have loved a motivational weigh in tonight!
You have all done so well! hope i can do as well, i am being measured for my wedding dress in December so i want to have done the majority of the wieght by then.

[louise1983]

Hi KellyG i went for my 1st class thismorning and got my food packs (yummy) i start them tomorrow, i whish you the best of look and congrats on your wedding im sure u will look a million dollers

[karenharrison]

Hi all, how's it going? Now halfway through week 5 and still on target to get to 2 stones after 6 weeks of abstinence.
Finding all the social stuff a struggle - in the last couple of weeks have had a leaving do, a wedding, a barbecue and a sunday lunch out - not eaten yet tho'. Only slip was a cup of tea with skimmed milk - I craved it and enjoyed every last drop!
Lost 20lbs so far in 8 weeks, and now feeling much better. Skin and hair not reflecting that yet!
5 weeks now to my hols - going on a cruise. In two minds whether to eat and enjoy or stay abstinent - will see how I feel nearer the time - it's no good if I don't enjoy myself because I resent not being able to eat. Any tips on minimising the damage?

[MinnieMel]

Hello,

I started July 15, and it is now over two months later. I have lost over 2 stones, and one lady in my group has lost over 3!

I am feeling fine. I even had a two week holiday (weeks 4 and 5) and did well. I planned for it and booked self-catering, and so eating out was not as much a concern. I think it was more affordable, too -- as we made lunches for the rest of family on our days out, and saved a lot of money that way.

I am now within 10 pounds of a BMI below 25, and 20 pounds (1 stone 6 pounds) of my goal weight (BMI around 22 -23). I am looking forward to getting to a healthy BMI (for the first time in over 13 years), and then getting into my goal weight range... and learning how to maintain it.

My weight loss (of about 3 weeks per week average) is likely to slow, as I weigh less (and need fewer calories for my body to function, and my body is also likely to go into a "save" mode because of the low cal diet). To combat this effect, I have added exercise to my week -- in the form of working out on Tuesday mornings (with a friend who wants to look good in a bridesmaid dress in January), going Saturday mornings to an exercise class (with three friends who want to improve their fitness), and then doing a family fitness activity on one of the weekend days (with my husband and chidren). (We're doing a Volksmarch of 10 K. today.) I also have a dog who loves to go on walkies! So, I have a set 3x a week fitness commitment. Something I haven't had in years -- but it was something I did when I was at my "ideal weight".

I plan to move into Management (for the 12 weeks) after Foundation ends on October 21st, as I know that the relearning how to eat properly after abstention is the key to success in long-term weight management.

I feel that the six months I will have invested in this program -- will seem very insignificant when I realize that not only have I probably added years to life span, but I have certainly improved the quality of those years.

[karenharrison]

Just got back from Week 9 weigh in, lost 2st 4lb in total. Struggling a little now, not always totally abstinent but trying my hardest. Two weeks till my hols, hope to get another half stone off before then. How's everyone doing?

[minimodmk1]

Originally Posted by MinnieMel

Hello,

I started July 15, and it is now over two months later. I have lost over 2 stones, and one lady in my group has lost over 3!

I am feeling fine. I even had a two week holiday (weeks 4 and 5) and did well. I planned for it and booked self-catering, and so eating out was not as much a concern. I think it was more affordable, too -- as we made lunches for the rest of family on our days out, and saved a lot of money that way.

I am now within 10 pounds of a BMI below 25, and 20 pounds (1 stone 6 pounds) of my goal weight (BMI around 22 -23). I am looking forward to getting to a healthy BMI (for the first time in over 13 years), and then getting into my goal weight range... and learning how to maintain it.

My weight loss (of about 3 weeks per week average) is likely to slow, as I weigh less (and need fewer calories for my body to function, and my body is also likely to go into a "save" mode because of the low cal diet). To combat this effect, I have added exercise to my week -- in the form of working out on Tuesday mornings (with a friend who wants to look good in a bridesmaid dress in January), going Saturday mornings to an exercise class (with three friends who want to improve their fitness), and then doing a family fitness activity on one of the weekend days (with my husband and chidren). (We're doing a Volksmarch of 10 K. today.) I also have a dog who loves to go on walkies! So, I have a set 3x a week fitness commitment. Something I haven't had in years -- but it was something I did when I was at my "ideal weight".

I plan to move into Management (for the 12 weeks) after Foundation ends on October 21st, as I know that the relearning how to eat properly after abstention is the key to success in long-term weight management.

I feel that the six months I will have invested in this program -- will seem very insignificant when I realize that not only have I probably added years to life span, but I have certainly improved the quality of those years.

Good on your girl.

I agree with you. i have just started wk14 will keep in development until i lose just over my last two stones.

can you belive how fast its flown by though?

[louise1983]

hi every one ive not posted on here since joining L.L im in week 10 now and ive lost 2stone 9 pounds.
i must say im sick to death of the packs now, but i will keep plodding on