January 2009 - Starters

[EmVeg]

This is starting to feel insanely real now.... wow.

And I also had my last cigarette last night. Thinking I may try to abandon this and give up in May after LL!

[sansukh]

I weighed myself today( I know I shouldn't) and seem to have lost 6lb already. Cant wait till wednesday(my meeting with LLC) and put my total weightloss here after the first week.

[westiegirl]

Hi guys

Missed this so I'll try and answer a few of the questions.

It depends on the person how long it takes to get into ketosis. Usually 3-5 days.

I'm not sure about hiding it from workmates. Last time I told them, this time in my new job, I'm not going to. However it won't be long until they notice the weightloss so we might all have to come clean

Stirring mugs - never tried them - as a gadget freak I might have to investigate!!!

Jazzy, the shakes and soups are ok. Can take a bit of getting used to but you will find your favourite flavours and stick to them - but be aware your tastes change and you find you come to hate ones you loved in the beginning and vice versa. IMO I'm not sure soups would be any better at mixing at work, but you have the added factor that you are trying to mix hot liquid. Unfortunately they don't dissolve as easily as a cup a soup!

Sukhi, did your LLC mean taking the soups already made up in the tupperware pot? Unless it's changed from when I did it originally you are supposed to have a pack within 15 minutes of making it otherwise the vits and mins deteriorate.

EmVeg, not sure whether giving up smoking and doing LL all at once is a good idea - certainly don't put any extra pressure on yourself!!!! Rome wasn't built in a day!

And finally Sukhi - well done on the 6lbs - imagine how much that's going to be by Wednesday

[somewhere_inside_is_me]

I weighed myself today( I know I shouldn't) and seem to have lost 6lb already. Cant wait till wednesday(my meeting with LLC) and put my total weightloss here after the first week.

Very naughty, sansukh! Still, you must feel encouraged by that - is that based on a pre-start reading on your own scales?

Can't wait till Monday's meeting and starting properly Tuesday...

[westiegirl]

Can't wait till Monday's meeting and starting properly Tuesday...

Me either - only 1 more sleep Sharon

I've got to print a map off today and make sure my Sat Nav is ok because I have absolutely no idea where I'm going lol, oh and also check the battery on my car is working coz it's been playing up

[EmVeg]

*bounces on the sofa*

We're doing it guys. We're making that first step. OH MY, we're doing it.

[westiegirl]

*bounces on the sofa*

We're doing it guys. We're making that first step. OH MY, we're doing it.

*refrains from bouncing, scared of breaking the sofa, but does a Mexican wave instead*

We certainly are doing it!!!!!

[gary girl forever]

oohhh ladies can just feel the excitement in here!!!!!!!!!! its all very empowering!!!!!!!!!

i have afeeling that wednesday evening is going to take a age to get here!!!!!!!!

oh and a 6lb loss is fab!!!!!!!!

[EmVeg]

GGF - seems we're the Wednesday ladies. Think I'm going to be biting my lip reading some people first and second days on here!

[westiegirl]

GGF - seems we're the Wednesday ladies. Think I'm going to be biting my lip reading some people first and second days on here!

Ah sorry chick, I'll try and bite my tongue, but once we all start we'll all be able to compare scars lol xxx

[EmVeg]

Oh no, you shout out from the rooftops!

[westiegirl]

Oh no, you shout out from the rooftops!

Shall I whisper instead?

[EmVeg]

Only if they are comedy whispers.

[westiegirl]

Only if they are comedy whispers.

Okey cokey, you got it

[sansukh]

Hi guys

Missed this so I'll try and answer a few of the questions.

It depends on the person how long it takes to get into ketosis. Usually 3-5 days.

I'm not sure about hiding it from workmates. Last time I told them, this time in my new job, I'm not going to. However it won't be long until they notice the weightloss so we might all have to come clean

Stirring mugs - never tried them - as a gadget freak I might have to investigate!!!

Jazzy, the shakes and soups are ok. Can take a bit of getting used to but you will find your favourite flavours and stick to them - but be aware your tastes change and you find you come to hate ones you loved in the beginning and vice versa. IMO I'm not sure soups would be any better at mixing at work, but you have the added factor that you are trying to mix hot liquid. Unfortunately they don't dissolve as easily as a cup a soup!

Sukhi, did your LLC mean taking the soups already made up in the tupperware pot? Unless it's changed from when I did it originally you are supposed to have a pack within 15 minutes of making it otherwise the vits and mins deteriorate.

EmVeg, not sure whether giving up smoking and doing LL all at once is a good idea - certainly don't put any extra pressure on yourself!!!! Rome wasn't built in a day!

And finally Sukhi - well done on the 6lbs - imagine how much that's going to be by Wednesday

Np, she did say take the dry soup not already made but then just put it in hot water. Will check with her again.

I have ordered a self stirring mug and will let you know he it goes.

Any yes, I can't wait to get eighed this week. Only thing is she is going to weigh me in the evening. I was weighed last time in the day. so it might not be as great.But looking forward to it anyway.

Thanks for the support, advice and the encouragement.
xxx
sukhi