side effects & general hints from those that know!

[Ulysses31]

River, I'm getting pins & needles a lot more than usual too. Need to shift positions or sometimes get up and walk around to get rid of it. Annoying, isn't it?

[soontobefatfree]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has posted here. I am about to start week 2 and its good to know what to expect later in the programme.

First weigh in tonight so fingers crossed I get the positive result I want.

Remember everyone believe in yourself and you can do it!!

[Julz]

Aw, thanks Jez! I will plunder your blog for tips

I have another tip:

Predict the future!
If you're tempted to lapse, don't tell yourself not to. Just stop for a second and consider your two choices: lapse or don't lapse. Try to imagine how you'll feel a few minutes into the future, after either decision.

How will you feel after you've eaten that chocolate bar? Fulfilled? Happy? Depressed? Disappointed in yourself?

And how will you feel if you resist? Hungry? Deprived? A little bit proud of yourself?

I've found this technique really helpful, and the answer becomes clear without me having to scold myself (which takes a lot of energy!), and each time it happens it strengthens my resolve.

I like this very much, the logic is great!
Jx

[soontobefatfree]

Thanks Jeez, that is a really interesting way of thinking about the plan and any triggers that may come about!

Last night was my first weigh in and I was delighted that my hard work paid off as I lost 9lb 3oz! Proud of myself! Tonight has been an important test my husband has been out and the old me would have searched cupboards to eat! However tonight I completed all my jobs and then relaxed in front of the tv!

I've found that people are very quick to comment about Lighter Life and there are very negative thoughts associated with it but I keep thinking that if I stick to the total programme and maintenance plan then there is nothing I can't achieve!

[pandorasinbox]

Anyone have a problem with getting a "fuzzy tongue" after eating the soup packs? I have a really sensitive gag reflex, so have a problem using tongue scrapers etc.!

Is this just not enough water?

[soontobefatfree]

Pandoraisinbox I have had fuzzy coating on my mouth after shakes and soups but it does disappear after drinking water.

I have also found that I am thirsty all the time even though I'm drinking at least 3 litres of water a day! Anyone else experienced that?

[TheRealMe]

Hi All. Has anyone experienced back pain? In the last few days I've had increasing upper back pain, it's sort of just inside, to the bottom of my shoulder blades so around halfway up/down. On both sides. It feels muscular but is really causing me problems - I'm having to sit down a lot and it's disturbing my sleep. Nothing I do seems to ease it. Help!