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I actually meant to post this pic, not the pic that is in my other post, I was 5 stone down in the other pic, but in this one, I'm the full 8 stone down x

Hi you lovely LT's, I'm more of a "reader" than a "poster", I joined this forum in January 2013 when I started TFR (I was doing Lighter Life, but used this forum as the LL forum was quieter than a library on a Sunday!). I started off last January around 20 stone, and this January, I'm 8 stone...

I finished the year 8 stone lighter, need to update my stats next time on the laptop! Keep going everyone, you can all do it! x

I'm with you nicenders - I've had a couple of weeks over the months where I've had small losses and despite knowing there's logical reasons for this, it REALLY puts me on a downer!! Hang on in there - you are doing great, and it's almost scientifically impossible not to lose weight on this diet :)

oh no, sorry to hear that :cry: Make sure you keep the water up, try and rest, early night perhaps, and hopefully you'll be in ketosis very soon :)

9lbs is a FANTASTIC loss, well done :) Each week gets a bit easier, until eventually, you won't even think about it, it just becomes the "norm"!

Maybe you just need to keep it simple for a couple of weeks, basic menu that provides 100% RDA of essential vits and minerals, that isn't too calorific - I'm sure there are endless meal plans you can download off the net - this may take some of the anxiety/pressure off you having to make...

James - when I look at your stats, you were never fat, just ever so SLIGHTLY overweight - don't be so hard on yourself!

Hi James! Sorry to hear you are feeling like this....I don't think you are alone. A lot of people, including myself are really anxious about life after TFR. Perhaps you could reach out to a dietician via your GP, this is something I am doing as I need to re-educate myself about healthy eating...

Hiya - I joined the gym around a month ago, and mainly do cardio stuff (40 mins x 3 times a week). I have to say, I'm starting to think, yes, it does have a negative affect on my weight loss - it seems to have slowed down, and I've still got 2.5 stone to go!! This week, I've decided not to go...

whooo hooooo - so pleased for you :)

that's just brilliant - well done :-)

Hello there and welcome! I did see a thread on here not a million years ago from someone else who was doing LT with UAT and they seemed to get good results. Hopefully, someone will come along soon with the reassurance you're looking for. Good luck!

Totally agree with Cath, sparkling water is a total life saver for me - try drinking it out of a wine glass :-)

I still have a hot water bottle every night when I go to bed, I'm permanently cold, but like everyone says, the results are worth it - good luck!

All the best Nutty, you've done great!

Oh poor you, like Teapot and others quite rightly say, it will all come off in the end! It's a very interesting idea you have - I joined the gym about 4 weeks ago, and I honestly feel my weight loss is slowing down as a result. I've already decided to conduct a similar experiment...as in, not go...

I had surgery under a general for my knee whilst doing TFR - I spoke to the consultant about it, and it's fine to do, just make sure everyone knows about it - I had some bloods done in the morning ahead of going down just to be sure, but everything was well within normal range. It's personal...

Hi Cheddar, In 16 weeks I've lost 71lbs so total food replacement totally works! Best advice I can give is keep drinking water, regularly throughout the day, keep busy, make a list of why you are doing this, how your life will change and be different at the end of the journey! Keep checking...

Hi cheddar (not sure I've ever called any one that before :)!) Welcome to the most brilliant, supportive weight loss forum in the entire universe! This place has been a life saver for me, sooooOOoooooo many lovely people on here, I would not have come this far without it. If you keep 100% until...

4lbs is just great, especially when you are suffering and not feeling well, you've done brilliantly! How are you feeling now?

Great to hear you're feeling better! :)

Hello :) yes, did manage to resit, but god I was in such a miserable, low mood. Can't seem to shake it off me at all, I'm really struggling!! Not sure why, as I can really notice a huge difference now when I look in the mirror, almost daily I can see changes, should be really happy, but I'm...

You can do it Nutty! We all can, 1 day at a time, 1 shake at a time!

Tomorrow is a new day, forget about today, sending positive energy your way! x

Grrrrr, can't stop thinking about the 5 seeded fresh batch loaf in the bread bin....I swear I can hear it calling my name!!!

Thank you louthlady, you are very kind, but last week, at my WI I was 15 stone 1lb - I'm quite lucky as I'm 5.9 tall and I do have quite a large frame so I seem to carry it quite well....I had a sneaky WI on my scales yesterday and nearly wet myself when I saw 14.13 stones - I've not been this...

Hi SammyB, it's taken me 16 weeks so far, it's felt like a bit of a struggle the last couple of weeks, but I'm still plodding on! Thank you!

Hi All, Not sure how I can make this any bigger, when I click on insert image, it's making it look like a thumb nail, it may go bigger when I click "Submit New Thread" button?! Anyway, here is my before and 5 stone later picture, requested by Kay :)

Honk for day 109 :) x

WOW Callidora, how cool is that?! Well done for getting through to stage 2, that in itself is awesome. I agree with Teapot (Kay), you should try and be brave and find out your starting weight - it's a huge motivation seeing that number come down every week, and down it will come! Good luck!

That's just brilliant Debbie, lots of people should be kissing your ass now!

Hi lovely ladies, Thank you SO much for taking the time out to read/reply, I appreciate it so much! Kay - I was following your posts/journey for weeks silently before I posted on here, you truly inspire me, I had a similar amount of weight to lose as you, so it's really reassuring to know it...

Honk for day 108 :-) x

How's it going Trivenam?

:cry: I'm 16 weeks in, and the last couple of weeks, I'm feeling really low & emotional. There is absolutely no reason for it, everything is going well in my life, home, work, family etc (for once!) I'm over half way through, need to lose around another 3 stone, but all of a sudden, doing TFR is...

Honk from days 100 - 107 :)

I've been on holiday twice so far whilst doing TFR, and I'm going to Slovenia in 2 weeks for 5 days, I intend to say 100% then also. I won't deny it wasn't hard the first holiday, it was....but, it made me realise how much of my enjoyment previously relied upon eating out 3 times a day and...

BRILLIANT :-)

How did you ladies get on?

Hi there - if you can get through the first week, it gets easier, in fact, in you can get through the first 4 days and ketosis kicks in, you should find it easier from that point, it will dull your physical hunger (not emotional). If you ate carbs during your blip, that will explain your weight...

Honk for days 101 and 102 :)

Try and rest as much as you can in between working, keep up the fluids, plenty of early nights, and wait for ketosis to kick in, hopefully you'll feel a bit better then - good luck!

Did you get weighed at the same time as last week, fluid intake weighs heavily - also, time of the month can be a huge factor too! Sounds like you are doing everything by the book so try to relax a little, good luck, be sure to let us know how you are getting on!

I feel your frustration here - I've had an annoying 3 weeks, have been losing 4lbs consistently for weeks and weeks, then all of a sudden, 2lbs, then 5lbs, then this week, only 2lbs, and I'm doing NOTHING different, toilet pattern is exactly the same!! I'm sticking with it though, as it's...

Size8Rehab - this is truly awful for you, I'm so sorry to hear all of this :cry: It sounds to me like he's very threatening by the control and success you are showing....perhaps this highlights his weaknesses and he's having some kind of strong reaction to it. Change can be very unsettling for...

I normally work from home, my partner works for the same company as I do, but he works from the office in Cambridge. Last week, I went into the office for the first time this year for a meeting. Everyone I bumped into made lovely comments about my weight loss. I went into my partner's office at...

Honk for day 100, can't believe it :-) :-)

OMG - simply AWESOME, you look a completely different person :-)

You may even need the size below :-)

For me, it's only the last 2 weeks that I can really notice the difference when I look in the mirror. I think we are our own worst critics - I spend way too long looking at the bad things I hate about myself, rather than focusing on the good *sigh*

Great loss for your first week Sarah :-)

Sorry to hear this :-( Last month, I had to take my other half to A&E in the middle of the night as he had agonising pains in his lower abdomen - turns out it was kidney stone, but I didn't think to take any food packs with me.....I was there FOURTEEN hours with only water and black coffee...was...

I can totally relate to what you are saying Size8rehab - I too feel I've not had the right level of support from my other half :-( I've lost nearly 5 stone in 14 weeks, and he's barely mentioned it!!! Stay strong, we are all here, supporting you x

Honk for day 99....the big 1-0-0 tomorrow :-) :-)

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Just Brilliant!! You look fab :-)

Honk Day 90 :-)

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That's a brilliant start, so pleased for you! x

Honk for day 86 :-)

Hi everyone, I'm 12 weeks in, and recently I feel like my whole personality is changing...and not for the better :o I'm starting to turn into the "Food Police" and find myself mentally judging people around me who over-indulge (I know, the two-facedness of it is incredible!!). It feels like I've...

Have you tried sparkling water rather than still? I couldn't survive without this now!

I've been having FOUR sweetners in my black coffee for the last 12 weeks, and I have several a day - I couldn't live without them, I figure VLCD is hard enough without then having to give up the sweetners :(

It's still going in the right direction, and, like Blue Butterfly says, you don't have much to go, so it tends to slow down a lot the nearer to goal you get. What you thinking? switching back to Lipotrim?

Good luck Anna-Marie, be sure to let us know how you are getting on! This forum is a life saver, expecially in the evenings and weekends :sigh:

Hi gb1986 - how you getting on now?

:) did you try and make calls using your water :D

Honk for days 78 - 81 :)

Good Lucky Emy, you know what to expect if you've done this before!

I can TOTALLY relate! I've really suffered with feeling cold from the 1st week. Sometimes, my hands are that cold, they are actually painful. I have to go to bed dressed in fleecy PJ's with bed socks, clutching my hot water bottle. I'm driving my OH mad as the heating is on constantly and he's...

Hi Bec, I think this is possible, I'm doing Lighter Life, which is very similar (in fact 4 food packs a day, so slightly more than Lipotrim) I lost 41lbs in 7 weeks, started at a similar weight to you. Good luck :)

It takes strength and courage to come on here and share this with us all. I'm sorry you are going through this, and also Kay too. Stay strong ladies, you are an inspiration to us all! Kay, I really hope your mum's condition improves soon x

Well done for coming back, it's not easy as most of us know!

17lbs in just 2 weeks, INCREDIBLE, well done you!

Well done Chellymac and Dee 3 for making today the 1st day of the rest of your lives :) You can do it!

Honk for day 78 :)

This forum is a lifesaver, I come on here every time I'm feeling down or weakening, it's so inspirational! You can do it, we all can do it!

Hi there! I have this problem too, on the scales every day, I cannot walk past them in the morning without stepping on them!! I can literally go 5 days without them moving, then the next day, boom, down several pounds! It's almost scientifically impossible not to lose weight over the course of...

Hi Minerva, Thanks for your reply! I totally hear what you are saying, sometimes, life throws some really horrible things our way, and we have to cope whatever way we can :-( I never judge anyone who's struggling with a weight issue, I know only too well the daily challenge we face and how it...

Ah, that's so exciting Tess :-) I'm sure you will do it! x

I'd say go for it glammam - chances are you'd lost a stone or more in a month if you do it 100%! Good luck with whatever you decide.

Wow Emma - look how far you've come in just 6 weeks, brilliant, well done! That's the sort of birthday present that's really worth having :)

Hi everyone, It seems so quiet in this forum compared to others, such as Lipotrim for example... Do you think the cost is part of the problem? I know a lot of people say Slim and Save is so much cheaper, and the packs are supposed to be really nice. I know what I'm like, if I didn't have the...

Hello! Hope you don't mind, I'm actually doing Lighter Life, but the LL forum is deathly quiet (perhaps it's just too expensive!!) I've been using the LT forum to help me stay motivated, it's a life saver. Honk for days 1 to 77 so far!

How's everyone doing? I'm 66 days in now and have lost 50lbs, really pleased with that! Happy egg-less Easter ?

It's been great so far...the numbers going down on the scales so quickly is such a fantastic motivator! I've been 100%, I can't afford not to be the money it's costing!! Thanks for your lovely comments! x

Hi everyone, I started LL on 21 January, just done my 5th week and lost 34lbs :-) I found this forum on my first day, I've been reading posts but not been brave enough to post anything yet! This place is life saver, well done everyone x