Soulsister: Getting back on the wagon and shaping up! - MiniMins.com

soulsister · 1st May, 2007

Hi guys,

Well I have lurked on here long enough now, it's time to get down to business. Today is my first day on CD although I have done LL before. The longest I have ever been on a VLCD is 8 weeks and I lost 3 stones

. Sadly I fell off the wagon and put it all back on

but I have mangaged to lose a stone low carbing since February which I am pleased about.

Well let me tell you a little about me. I turned 35 a few days ago. I had a really fun b'day which I am still trying to recover from. I am happily single (for now

), no children and I live in South London. I work for the NHS in admininstration, but I have a secret passion to become a writer someday.

I have always been overweight, but I have always been told that I am one of those people who "carry their weight well"

. I have never been one to hide away in clubs or any other social gathering I really do love to dance and have a good time. But I know that I am very obese and risk having some serious health complications later on in life, or worse still cutting my life short.
Like most people food has become my crutch throughout life and really want to break the cycle. I have become so inspired by some of the journeys on here it's amazing. I really want to be an inspiration to others too.

I love it here on MMs as I know I will get the support and encouragement I need to complete this journey. My family are great and they too have vowed to support me, but as most of them don't really have a weight issue I know it may not be that easy for them to get their heads around the "no eating" regime.

Today has been a good day for me so far, I have drunk 2 litres of water (I'm aiming for 4 litres

) and I have cleared my diary and taken a few days off work so I can hibernate and get into the swing of things. Day 2 is always a bad day for me but I am feeling optimistic that I won't give into my chatterbox.

Anyway I have gone on enough now. I will check back in later and let you know how I am doing.

Take care peeps xx
Lisa

kazbro · 1st May, 2007

hey lisa
a big welcome
it`s brill here loads of support and inspirations
i`m kaz i`m married with 5 children
i started cd 13 days ago and now finding it pretty easy, even when cooking for this lot i dont nibble
i am morbidly obese and need to lose about 10stone

god that sounds a lot

i look forward to reading your diary and seeing how you are doing
it is hard at 1st but worth all the worst few weeks

good luck and keep posting here as this place keeps you on the straight and narrow

kaz xxxx

**Eclipse** · 1st May, 2007

Hi Soul

Welcome back to the land of VLCDing. From past experience you will know that the first few days are the worst, once you've got through them you will be flying. Good idea about taking a few days off work. Good luck hun, onward and downwards.

Minimins is, as you have discovered, a fantastic place for support, motivation and ideas. I couldn't have managed without it for many varying reasons. Keep posting!

soulsister · 1st May, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazbro

hey lisa
a big welcome
it`s brill here loads of support and inspirations
i`m kaz i`m married with 5 children
i started cd 13 days ago and now finding it pretty easy, even when cooking for this lot i dont nibble
i am morbidly obese and need to lose about 10stone

god that sounds a lot

i look forward to reading your diary and seeing how you are doing
it is hard at 1st but worth all the worst few weeks

good luck and keep posting here as this place keeps you on the straight and narrow

kaz xxxx

Thank you Kaz! Well done to you for getting to 13 days and not nibbling AND being able to cook for the family

I know this diet is so worth it and the results will be amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipse296

Hi Soul

Welcome back to the land of VLCDing. From past experience you will know that the first few days are the worst, once you've got through them you will be flying. Good idea about taking a few days off work. Good luck hun, onward and downwards.

Minimins is, as you have discovered, a fantastic place for support, motivation and ideas. I couldn't have managed without it for many varying reasons. Keep posting!

Eclipse I've just seen how much weight you have lost, congratulations. Thanks for the support

DQ · 1st May, 2007

Lisa, gotta tell ya seeing you were starting on 30th was part of the reason for me recommitting yesterday - wanted to share my 'pain' with as many people as possible!!

You can do this honey, and I'm with ya all the way

debz32 · 1st May, 2007

Hiya Lisa - WELCOME aboard Mate !!!

look forward to getting to know you....and sharing your CD successes !!!

love

Debz
xx

soulsister · 1st May, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Q

Lisa, gotta tell ya seeing you were starting on 30th was part of the reason for me recommitting yesterday - wanted to share my 'pain' with as many people as possible!!

You can do this honey, and I'm with ya all the way

Aww thanks D_Q

you have and always will continue to be a source of inspiration and encouragement to myself and so many others on here. I just hope I can return the favour one day xx

DQ · 1st May, 2007

Babes, you already do xx

Curvalicious · 1st May, 2007

Welcome Lisa well done for getting back into it, i'll be popping in here from time to time, take care.

soulsister · 1st May, 2007

for your support Curvalicious xx

canireallydothis!! · 1st May, 2007

Hi Lisa, and welcome, looking forward to seeing how your journey goes, good luck to day two, and well done on the water x

cah-ching · 1st May, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulsister

Hi guys,

Well I have lurked on here long enough now, it's time to get down to business. Today is my first day on CD although I have done LL before. The longest I have ever been on a VLCD is 8 weeks and I lost 3 stones

. Sadly I fell off the wagon and put it all back on

but I have mangaged to lose a stone low carbing since February which I am pleased about.

Well let me tell you a little about me. I turned 35 a few days ago. I had a really fun b'day which I am still trying to recover from. I am happily single (for now

), no children and I live in South London. I work for the NHS in admininstration, but I have a secret passion to become a writer someday.

I have always been overweight, but I have always been told that I am one of those people who "carry their weight well"

. I have never been one to hide away in clubs or any other social gathering I really do love to dance and have a good time. But I know that I am very obese and risk having some serious health complications later on in life, or worse still cutting my life short.
Like most people food has become my crutch throughout life and really want to break the cycle. I have become so inspired by some of the journeys on here it's amazing. I really want to be an inspiration to others too.

I love it here on MMs as I know I will get the support and encouragement I need to complete this journey. My family are great and they too have vowed to support me, but as most of them don't really have a weight issue I know it may not be that easy for them to get their heads around the "no eating" regime.

Today has been a good day for me so far, I have drunk 2 litres of water (I'm aiming for 4 litres

) and I have cleared my diary and taken a few days off work so I can hibernate and get into the swing of things. Day 2 is always a bad day for me but I am feeling optimistic that I won't give into my chatterbox.

Anyway I have gone on enough now. I will check back in later and let you know how I am doing.

Take care peeps xx
Lisa

Hey hon,

I'm going to bed. I'll read properly tomorrow.

I just wanna say good luck at the beginning of your journey.

Take Care xxx

flirty40greeneyes · 1st May, 2007

Your story is similar to mine. Started on LL then moved to CD - lost 4stone and then put 2stone back on. Back on CD SS and today is day 2 - so looking forward to losing along side you!

Good luck!

natayou · 1st May, 2007

HEY my soon to be sister!!!!
about time too!
was wondering just yesterday 'what happened to Lisas diary?'
and here you are
well done on getting started , it sounds like you are ready to do it this time, the clearing of your diary and few days off work are great starts, so glad you have the support of your family, that is always important!
you sound like great fun to go out with, remind me if i ever throw a party to invite you lol

wishing you the best of luck Lisa
look forward to following your journey !!
love nat xxx

soulsister · 1st May, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by debz32

Hiya Lisa - WELCOME aboard Mate !!!

look forward to getting to know you....and sharing your CD successes !!!

love

Debz
xx

Quote:

Originally Posted by canireallydothis!!

Hi Lisa, and welcome, looking forward to seeing how your journey goes, good luck to day two, and well done on the water x

Quote:

Originally Posted by cah-ching

Hey hon,

I'm going to bed. I'll read properly tomorrow.

I just wanna say good luck at the beginning of your journey.

Take Care xxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by flirty40greeneyes

Your story is similar to mine. Started on LL then moved to CD - lost 4stone and then put 2stone back on. Back on CD SS and today is day 2 - so looking forward to losing along side you!

Good luck!

I am so overwhelmed. Knowing that you guys are there, makes this difficult journey so much easier xx

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soulsister Really Really likes to post! soulsister's Profile Albums soulsister's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd August, 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 36 Diet: Weight Watchers Start Date: 17th July 2009 Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 275lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: April 2010 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 5lb Weight to Lose: 107lb % Lost 1.79%	Soulsister: Getting back on the wagon and shaping up! Hi guys, Well I have lurked on here long enough now, it's time to get down to business. Today is my first day on CD although I have done LL before. The longest I have ever been on a VLCD is 8 weeks and I lost 3 stones . Sadly I fell off the wagon and put it all back on but I have mangaged to lose a stone low carbing since February which I am pleased about. Well let me tell you a little about me. I turned 35 a few days ago. I had a really fun b'day which I am still trying to recover from. I am happily single (for now ), no children and I live in South London. I work for the NHS in admininstration, but I have a secret passion to become a writer someday. I have always been overweight, but I have always been told that I am one of those people who "carry their weight well" . I have never been one to hide away in clubs or any other social gathering I really do love to dance and have a good time. But I know that I am very obese and risk having some serious health complications later on in life, or worse still cutting my life short. Like most people food has become my crutch throughout life and really want to break the cycle. I have become so inspired by some of the journeys on here it's amazing. I really want to be an inspiration to others too. I love it here on MMs as I know I will get the support and encouragement I need to complete this journey. My family are great and they too have vowed to support me, but as most of them don't really have a weight issue I know it may not be that easy for them to get their heads around the "no eating" regime. Today has been a good day for me so far, I have drunk 2 litres of water (I'm aiming for 4 litres ) and I have cleared my diary and taken a few days off work so I can hibernate and get into the swing of things. Day 2 is always a bad day for me but I am feeling optimistic that I won't give into my chatterbox. Anyway I have gone on enough now. I will check back in later and let you know how I am doing. Take care peeps xx Lisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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kazbro jelly belly kazbro's Profile Albums kazbro's Photo Gallery Join Date: 13th April, 2007 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 54 Diet: cambridge Height: 5' 0" Start Date: april2007 Start Weight: 285lb Current Weight: 252lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: march2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 55.7 Current BMI: 49.2 Goal BMI: 27.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 33lb Weight to Lose: 112lb % Lost 11.58%	hey lisa a big welcome it`s brill here loads of support and inspirations i`m kaz i`m married with 5 children i started cd 13 days ago and now finding it pretty easy, even when cooking for this lot i dont nibble i am morbidly obese and need to lose about 10stone god that sounds a lot i look forward to reading your diary and seeing how you are doing it is hard at 1st but worth all the worst few weeks good luck and keep posting here as this place keeps you on the straight and narrow kaz xxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ start cd 19th april 2007 start weight 20stone 5lb (285lbs)

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Eclipse Moderator Eclipse's Profile Albums Eclipse's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,512 Thanks: 391 Thanked 508 Times in 496 Posts Rep Power: 1270 Height: 5' 8"	Hi Soul Welcome back to the land of VLCDing. From past experience you will know that the first few days are the worst, once you've got through them you will be flying. Good idea about taking a few days off work. Good luck hun, onward and downwards. Minimins is, as you have discovered, a fantastic place for support, motivation and ideas. I couldn't have managed without it for many varying reasons. Keep posting! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Cheryl x x x Lost over 8 stones on Lipotrim/Cambridge Back to shift a few pounds gained after quitting the ciggies! Weeks 1-4: -14.5lbs Week 5: -1.5lb (poorly )

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DQ Queen of the Damned DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 24,150 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 26 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Rep Power: 1000	Lisa, gotta tell ya seeing you were starting on 30th was part of the reason for me recommitting yesterday - wanted to share my 'pain' with as many people as possible!! You can do this honey, and I'm with ya all the way Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ "The Lord wouldn't give you the dream without the ability to make it come true."

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debz32 CDC (Northern Ireland) debz32's Profile Albums debz32's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th August, 2006 Location: BELFAST, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,418 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts Rep Power: 259	Hiya Lisa - WELCOME aboard Mate !!! look forward to getting to know you....and sharing your CD successes !!! love Debz xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Debz x Cambridge Diet Consultant (Northern Ireland) "A woman is like a tea bag....you never know how strong she is untl she gets into hot water" Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962)

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DQ Queen of the Damned DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 24,150 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 26 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Rep Power: 1000	Babes, you already do xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ "The Lord wouldn't give you the dream without the ability to make it come true."

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Curvalicious Likes to post Curvalicious's Profile Albums Curvalicious's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th December, 2006 Location: North East London Posts: 777 Thanks: 13 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Rep Power: 28 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 13 Jan 2011 Start Weight: 270lb Current Weight: 237.5lb Goal Weight: 196lb Goal Date: ASAP BMI Information: Start BMI: 43.6 Current BMI: 38.3 Goal BMI: 31.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 32.5lb Weight to Lose: 41.5lb % Lost 12.04%	Welcome Lisa well done for getting back into it, i'll be popping in here from time to time, take care. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Aim= lose at least 2 stones for my hols in May 1st goal = Food optimise 2nd goal=lose 7lbs 3rd goal =lose 10lbs 4th goal = lose 2 stones 5th goal = Club 10 6th goal = To fit a size 20 comfortably 7th goal= wear my H&C Shirt 9th goal =BMI into 30s [URL="http://www.TickerFactory.com/"] http://www.minimins.com/slimming-wor...ss-thread.html ____________x3 Class greatest loser 2011

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canireallydothis!! Im always here! canireallydothis!!'s Profile Albums canireallydothis!!'s Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire Posts: 6,209 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 229 Diet: Cambridge! Start Date: 14/06/09	Hi Lisa, and welcome, looking forward to seeing how your journey goes, good luck to day two, and well done on the water x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Diet: Trying to get my head round one!! My ultimate goal was to wake up slim, I lived and dreamed about it. Yesterday I woke up slim Sometimes winners are dreamers that never give up. Tomorrow I will wake up slim again

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flirty40greeneyes Busy busy busy!! flirty40greeneyes's Profile Albums flirty40greeneyes's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th August, 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 13,819 Thanks: 36 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 874 Diet: Dukan Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 1/10/10 Start Weight: 211lb Current Weight: 207lb Goal Weight: 140lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 36.2 Current BMI: 35.5 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 4lb Weight to Lose: 67lb % Lost 1.9%	Your story is similar to mine. Started on LL then moved to CD - lost 4stone and then put 2stone back on. Back on CD SS and today is day 2 - so looking forward to losing along side you! Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Beverley xxx -3lb

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natayou a bit different everyday natayou's Profile Albums natayou's Photo Gallery Join Date: 6th February, 2007 Location: LONDON/KENT BORDER Posts: 1,364 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 62 Diet: cambridge	HEY my soon to be sister!!!! about time too! was wondering just yesterday 'what happened to Lisas diary?' and here you are well done on getting started , it sounds like you are ready to do it this time, the clearing of your diary and few days off work are great starts, so glad you have the support of your family, that is always important! you sound like great fun to go out with, remind me if i ever throw a party to invite you lol wishing you the best of luck Lisa look forward to following your journey !! love nat xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ trying again!! week 1: