LOOBYLOU123

Hi everyone,

I start on the W8 diet tomorrow. I pick up my diet packs in the morning.
What can i expect on my first week?
It will be weird not sitting with my family for meals.
Just had my last supper and having my last glass of wine. Got to do this though as I have quite a bit of weight to shift.

kenshin112

the first couple of days are the hardest, the headaches, the light headedness, just make sure you drink the 3-4l of water after that once you are in ketosis it will be a breeze, dont look back, it will be the best move you have made and good luck and god bless we are all here to help so any more questions ask away, and stock up on the spag bolognse especially in these cold nights

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loopelu

hi, I've justed finished my second full week and lost 5lb this week. I started on the 15th September but now get weighed on saturdays, I've have now lost a total of 20lb. The first week isn't easy but you see instant results which keeps you going.

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LoopeLu

Wk1=(20/09/08) -5lbs (3days)
Wk2=(27/09/08) -8lb
Wk3=(04/10/08) -7lbs
Wk4=(11/10/08)
Wk5=(18/10/08)
Wk6=(25/10/08)

Carolanski

Hello and welcome

Just stick with it - if you get headaches just take some paracetamol and get to bed early!!!! You may not - I felt fine and dandy!!!!

Good luck - keep us posted, and if you have any Qs just ask away!

Carol x

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W8 RAPID plan - but have switched to maintenance

Today is the first day of the rest of my life
Goal 1: Just one pesky stone would be nice! - 25/4/08
Goal 2: 10% of my body weight (20lbs) - 6/5/08
Goal 3: Two stone -by end of May? - 27/05/08
Goal 4: Into the 11s - 10/06/08
Goal 5: Three stone - 9/07/08
Goal 6: Into the 10s
Goal 7: BMI 25 (10st 10)
Goal 8: Four stone
Final Goal: 10 stone- 8/10/2008

Keisha

Welcome to Minimins, our friendly forum. Good luck on ur weight loss journey. As everyone said the first couple of days are abit hard but it will get better. Lost 10lbs in the week1. Stick with it and you'll see results.

Which plan are u following, I'm doing rapid?

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Wk 1-10= -30lbs
Wk11=

Start: 13st 4lbs
Cur Goal: 10st
Ulti Goal: 9st 4lbs


BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE 03/12/08

Keisha

Well done Loopelu on ur 7lbs loss. Keep up the good work. You'll be at ur target in no time.

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Wk 1-10= -30lbs
Wk11=

Start: 13st 4lbs
Cur Goal: 10st
Ulti Goal: 9st 4lbs


BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE 03/12/08

happykitten

Good luck! I just make sure I keep myself busy, then there's no time to think about food....after a a few weeks it just becomes a way of life x

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Week 1-4 -18lbs
Week 5-8 -12lbs
Week 9-12 -11lbs
Week 13-17 -13lbs
week 18 - 3lbs
week 19 -3lbs

Annie 100

Hi Loobyloo,

Welcome and good luck.

Can I just give you a small opinion of my own regarding the diet....

You say you have had your last family meal....why? The one thing I did, during LL and on W8 is have an evening 'meal' with the family as normal. I cooked whatever they were having, then sat with them with my soup or (thank you W8) the spag bol. Once you are in ketosis or just really motivated, it isn't that hard. I don't know what your family circumstances are, but if you have children, I strongly advise you still sit down as a family so they don't think it's 'normal' or ok for Mum not to eat. As I say, this is only my opinion, feel free to ignore me, I don't get easily offended!

Once again, best of luck with the first few days, they are not easy, but they are worth it!

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STARTED W8 SAT 30TH AUG.

Sat 6th Sep Week 1 Weigh in..... 9lb loss

Fri 12th Sep. Week 2 Weigh in..... 4lb loss (day early due to holiday)

Sat 20th Sep. Week 3 Weigh in.... 2lb loss (actually can't believe it)

Sat 27th Sep. Week 4 Weigh in.... 1lb loss (opps!)

Sat 4th Oct. Week 5 Weigh in.... 3lb loss ( )

Sat 11th Oct. Week 6 Weigh in....1.5lbs loss (better down than up!)

Sat 18th Oct. Week 7 Weigh in....1.5lb loss (at least I'm consistant!)

Sat 25th Oct. Week 8 Weigh in.... Wasn't in the mood, so didn't bother!

Friday 31st Oct. Week 9 Weigh in...1lb loss

Tuesday 18th Nov. Week whatever Weigh In!....2.5lb loss (ok it took more than a week, well spotted!)

ChristieK

Hi Loobylou, I started today (Monday) as well; my packets didn't arrive when I thought last week and hubby and I went away for my birthday weekend, so I started this morning. Have a raging headache (as I recall from CD!), but I know it'll get better in a couple days. I figure I"m also losing a bit from running up the stairs to the loo!

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Week 1 - 8lbs

Week 2 -2lbs

Week 3 -3lbs

Week 4 -2lbs

Week 5 -2lbs

Week 6 -2lbs

lolo

Hi Loubyloo welcome,I am sure you will do great.
lorna x

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Winners never quit and quitters never win
RAPID WITH SOME REGULAR
wks 1-36 58 lbs and 8.5inches off waist

LOOBYLOU123

Hiya everyone,
Thanks for your wishes of good luck. I am now on day 5 and have kept to the plan. I have quite a busy life working full time shifts. Mornings, Afternoons and Nights. I have 4 children. The younger ones are twins approaching 3 years old.
What I have noticed today is how incredibly thirsty I am, my mouth is dry. Just came home from work and my hubby told me my breath smells - so i'm just thinking those poor people at work now. But my mouth does feel foul. Will it go away eventually?
Congratulations Carol on acheiving your goal - I bet you can't believe it.
I'm doing the rapid plan and feel ok.
Where do you get those tickers from?

Lizbuff

Hi try this link to set up a ticker - hope it helps
http://www.minimins.com/tutorials/19...ctory-com.html (How to setup a weight loss ticker on Tickerfactory.com)

Re the breathe thing its a sign of ketosis don't chew gum but try mouth washing or getting a sugar free breathe spray - afraid it comes and goes so useful to keep it with you.

Keep up the good work!

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Liz

sticking to Rapid







week 1 - 21 - 4 stone lost
week 22 - STS
target week 23 - lose 3lbs to get down into the next stone band not been there since 1993!!!!

Gem

Good luck LL.
I too hope to try W8 soon.
You can do it :-)

becky85

to minimins and best of luck for tomorrow

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