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Thanks so much. That is great to know. Night all x

I am doing slimming world in Australia and I am unable to get the syn value for this yoghurt can anyone help me? Energy 42 cals per 100g Protein 4.0g per 100g Fat 0.1g per 100g Carbs 6.1g per 100g added sugar less than 1g/100g Sodium 65mg per 100g Calcium 180mg per 100g Dietry fibre 0g...

Thanks Alipally The weather here in Brissy is crazy. We have had some really high temps at the end of winter and then we the first day of spring and another cold night and heating back on! Its not been hot enough to get in the pool though. I am heading back to the UK with the kids for 2...

Wow where has the time gone. So much has happened. I have Xavier who is 11 months old and I have been living in Brisbane for 13 months now. I gained a lot of weight when pregnant and lost 2 stone just breastfeeding. I have 2 stone to go to get to my goal weight again and to fit in my old...

Thanks everyone. I am really pleased. Australia is still on the cards. We are looking at Brisbane now as I wont be working and its cheaper to live than sydney which was the alternative. So lots of change for us this year but it is all exciting Jo

Cos I am 8wks Pregnant!!!!!!!!! Not quite what I had planned as we are looking at moving back down under to Oz in the next 6months but over the moon all the same. Good luck to all those on the diet. It does work. I am 5st lighter than last time I was pregnant so looking forward to being a...

Hi all I am afraid I am going to have to back out of the challenge. I was struggling with SS and couldnt understand why. I have not lost any weight in the last two weigh in's not gained either Well I now know why! I am 8wks pregnant!!!!! So I am no longer on a diet but healthy eating for me...

What a great idea and just what I need to give me a kick up the backside and do this diet properly To Sole Source 100% (no cheating)- 3 packs a day To drink at least 4 litres of water a day To go to the gym at least 2 times this week To pamper myself twice this week Avoid food temptation at...

Cambridge Diet is over there.

Great post I will print this off and put it up on the fridge and try and stick to the 10 rules. Especially the one about not eating in secret and only in front of at least one other (that not being my 2.5yr old!)

How about a caesar salad with chicken. Or ask for fish grilled with no sauce and with vegetables but no potatoes. I again would skip the starter Hope it goes ok for you whatever you choose. Jo

I have just moved across 2 wks ago. I also struggled with the 3 packs however I was advised to split the packs and I have found this works. I have 1/2 shake for breakfast, 1/2 soup at 12 and half a soup at 3 (they are still 3/4 full cups of soup so not feeling like only having half a cup of...

I have already updated mine but see it has not got this weeks loss on there now. So I am posting again MONDAY Lily - 5lbs Kelly1977 - 8lbs TUESDAY Akersv - 7.5lbs SoonToBeGorgeous - 3lbs (-6lbs 2 weeks) Dutch - 4lbs Lisa - 2lbs FitandTrim - 6lbs Joh117 - 4lbs (-13lbs 2 weeks) Blue_grapefruit...

MONDAY Lily - 5lbs Kelly1977 - 8lbs TUESDAY Akersv - 9.5lbs SoonToBeGorgeous - 3lbs (-6lbs 2 weeks) Dutch - 4lbs - 4lbs Lisa - 2lbs FitandTrim - 6lbs, 4 lbs Joh117 - 9lbs,-4lbs total -13lbs Blue_grapefruit - 2lbs, 7lbs Lilac -6 WEDNESDAY Spooky - 5lbs, 3lbs, total 8 lbs Myrtlemoo - 5lbs...

Slimforlive Thanks for that. Never crossed my mind. I will give it a go. I have not tried mixing the packs manually (I would have to do that at work) how do they mix up with a whisk? I have a tetra brick with me for my lunch today and I make that last about an hour. I might try splitting a...

Hi I am new to CD but have done LL last year. I am used to having 4 packs a day with LL and now I am on 3. Just wondered when people tend to have their 3 packs throughout the day? I cant seem to find a routine that suits but I guess I am only on my 5th Day with CD (I am on day 10 of SS but...

Morning all So far so good on day 10 now and feeling good. I have had a Hot Choc and Orange this morning and a GT. Onto my first litre of water. Hope everyone has a good day. Will pop on later to catch up. Best get on with some work Jo

Hi YG I was on the LL forum around the same time as you. I have also jumped across to CD and I am also loving the greater choice of flavours. I also think the tetra briks are fab for when I am out and about with work. I started ss on 2nd Jan. It wont be long till we are back at goal. I...

You can easily do it if you stick to it. I lost 2lbs short of 6 st between 2/01/07 and 29/05/07. Just get through the first week and once in Ketosis you dont feel hungry and feel much better. Just drink the water and the weight will fall off! Jo

Hi all Not sure what is going on today. I am on Day 8 of restart. In Ketosis an until now I have not had any problems. But today boy am I hungry. Is it bordom hunger? I am back to work today for the first time since Xmas. I am busy and I have already drank 2 litres of water and about to get...

MONDAY Lily -5lbs TUESDAY Akersv -7.5lbs SoonToBeGorgeous -3lbs Dutch -4lbs Lisa -2lbs FitandTrim - 6 lbs Joh117 - 9lbs WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Ava -1lb SATURDAY SUNDAY Silhouettes -2.2lbs Yummymummy 5lbs

Hi I am on day 2 using up my last lot of LL packs officially go onto CD on monday when I get my packs but couldnt wait till then. Needed to start the year off as I mean to go on. Typical I get sick on day 1 but I managed to get through it fine. I am feeling pretty crappy today aching and...

Mine stopped for 6mths while on LL only came back 5mths after reintroducing food. I worried but now I wish they hadnt come back as I forgot how much I dislike them, the bloated feeling and the cramps! :sigh: Jo

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Thanks I know where I have gone wrong and will discuss with the CDC. I need to put more time into preparing healthy food. I found it eaiser in the summer months and loved having salads etc.. I have been bad recently and what with all the social activities associated with xmas and my bday I...

Hi I am not new to the forum but I am new to CD. Well nearly. I started with LL on the 2nd Jan 07 and lost nearly 6 st and have been trying to maintain since 29th May. I have had a gain of 1.5st and have spent a lot of time feeling guilty about things I eat. Anyway I made a decision 6wks...

Hi Blond Logic I was at the same point as you 1 year ago. I am in my early 30's but have generally been overweight since I was 15/16yrs old. LL was the best thing to happen to me. I have lost just short of 6st in 5 months. I have maintained for nearly 6 months. I have had a few trauma's a...

Hey I really wouldnt worry. I was the only one in my class of 12 that had the issue. And if you do find that it hinders the loss well you can adjust the week after. You can cook the packs if you need to have something to eat not that I did that very often. Good luck with your journey it is the...

Ali No probs. Remember everyone is different and it may not affect you at all. You will also be turning fat into muscle which also weighs more from the exercise. I hope you are able to have the bars with no effect as I enjoyed having them just to break the cycle of soup and shake. Jo

No exercise. Same amount of water. Jo

I am sorry to disagree but I found that if I had 7 bars in a week my weight loss was not as good as if I only had no bars in a week. I wanted to have the bars so I limited myself to 3 a week. I did experiment with this in the early days of the diet Jo

I cant remember exactly but it was over 4 stone in the first 100 days. LL guarantee at least 3 st but most who stick to the diet seem to loose more than that. Jo

Well I am also in the same boat of returning. Though I have decided to restart on the 2nd Jan 08 as I have too many functions to get through in Nov/Dec and know I will fail. So I have made a decision to restart a day to the year when I first joined LL (02/01/07). I lost 5st 10lbs the first...

Funnily enough mine came back last week too. Disappeared since April 07 and I have been eating since end of May. Now its back I am not so sure I missed it. The cramps were not nice and I am sure I was much more grumpy. I plan on going back onto the packs for a month but not until January...

Hi I lost 8lbs in the first 3 weeks but I have gained this and a little bit more. I am now sick of beating myself up over it and have decided that I will up my exercise to tone as I was happy with the clothes size 10 and just want my clothes to feel better so I am not going on the weight I am...

I have not had a period since April 07 and I re introduced food on the 29th May 07. Still no sign and I am at a BMI of 26 though trying to get back to a 24/25. I would like it to return soon as I want to try for another baby at the beginning of next year. Libido gone but it was gone before...

Thank you Dramaqueen. Your words mean a lot to me too. I have gained a few pounds and I was beating myself up over this and keep loosing track of how much weight I have actually lost and what and achievement that actually is. I dont think I will ever be happy with my body. I was at first...

Thanks everyone for your words of support and encouragement. Well I have joined the gym. It is month by month membership which I am pleased with as I am not tied in. I have been and bought some running shoes and had them professionally fitted. I have been to a few classes to see what I...

I thought I would share my decision. I have decided to go it alone from management. I have been messing around for 4 months now. I went to prague last weekend and I didnt take any packs. I didnt put on any weight when I was away so figured if I can watch what I eat then there is no reason why...

I went to Sri Lanka for 4 weeks and stayed abstinent. I lost 15lbs!!! It is possible. I found it easy enough but I had great willpower also knew I would be going back as hubby from there so will get to taste the food again I just had a soup in restaurants and soda water or black coffee. I...

Well I put on 3 lbs. So annoyed with myself but I am back in adult thinking and had a good day yesterday followed the programme to the T. I was very bloated yesterday and was sure I was retaining water. I am drinking 4 litres at least (thats just at work by 4pm) a day. I will see how I get on...

Well its weigh in tonight and I am kicking myself. I was not good yesterday. Seemed to need sugar and I gave in. I am doing well again now. But I am not in a good place in my head. I will not be happy until I get back down to 9st 7lbs or below. I dont like my clothes they feel tight. Went...

Well I had a good day yesterday managed to get myself a gold star. I hope that any damage I have done over the weekend will be rectified by my weigh in on thursday. I will have a good run of trying to be good for the next 10 days before I head to Prague for the weekend. I intend to be good there...

Well I have had a bad few days. Well no my life has been good but my diet and well made plans went out of the window. I guess Ii just hate been good all of the time. It all started on friday night. I think a trigger for me is loneliness. My hubby was out supposedly for one drink but as always...

Well as you know the weigh in went well. I was really pleased as I aimed to loose 2lbs a week using the weightlossresources but I managed 3.5lbs. I am 5ft 2. Now you are back on track, do you think the picking was addictive or just habitual? Did you find that the sweet stuff made you crave...

Will post more tomorrow but I lost 3.5lbs so a very happy bunny. Mrs L I will answer your questions tomorrow must get to bed as shattered Jo

Wish me luck I am going for weigh in tonight in just over an hour. I have had another good day so far. I am hungry but I am going to wait until I get back from class in another 3 hours to have anything. I am finding sugar free chewing gum is helping me be good if I have that in my mouth I...

I started at 15st 2 and lost approx 4st 7 in 100 days. I was on holiday for my 100 days so got weighed at about 114 days I think.

I had a another very good day yesterday. I am looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow night as I feel sure there will be a loss and not a gain. We are going to York races on sunday to the Family day and taking a picnic so I will have to make sure I have a coping mechanism in place as there...

Good luck. Just get through the first 4 or 5 days and you will be sailing. It was the best decision I ever made and I dont intend to look back. Before you know it you will be running around after your kids. I can now take my 2 year old on the slides at kids play centres it has given me a new...

Well done Donna What an achievement. I am still in Management should have finished by now but hey ho back onto week 4 and this time I will get it right. I also have signed up to weightlossresources I found it such a useful tool during the trial. I have gone for 3 months to see how I get...

Congratulations I should have been there now but been messing about since week 7 and I am now back to week 4 as I have a bit of gained weight to loose. It will be strange not having packs anymore. Not decided whether I will still have any after week 12 or not as it is an option but would...

Thanks Mrs L I did try and reply last night but it got lost for some reason and I was so annoyed I didnt want to re type it again. I got myself 4 gold stars in a row so I am very happy. Today so far so good. I am in week 4 of management (again!) and I wont be doing it a 3rd time that is for...

Well I had a very good day yesterday. I made sensible choices while out for lunch. My clothes are feeling much better and I have 3 gold stars on the chart. Today I have done well so far. I am coming down with a cold and not feeling great but I went for lunch with friends to a local pub and I...

Sorry Cerulean only just seen your reply as you must have posted when I did. Well so far so good I have 2 gold stars on the chart. I was at home all day yesterday with my 2 yr old while hubby played cricket and I was so very tempted to eat. It was definatly an emotional hunger and not a...

Thanks Tiger Girl Well I did well yesterday. Earnt myself a gold star. Thanks for the idea Cerulean. I find it very motivating. I have also registered with weightlossresources it says I need to be on about 1100 calories to loose 2lbs a week. I had just over 900 calories yesterday. I was very...

I put on 7lbs while on holiday and I am struggling to shift this in management for various reasons I have had a few things to deal with. I had my cousins funeral yesterday (he commited suicide 5wks ago) and I did have a drink but I really needed it as it was a hard day for all the family. Now...

For salad dressing I use the Kraft Light range there is the Italian, Thousand Island, Honey and Mustard, French to name a few and they are all trace fat. I bought all these from Tesco but I also shop at Asda. Not been to Morrisons as the new store in York is yet to open but looking forward to...

I was regular upto April and then have had nothing. I have been eating food since the 29th May and still nothing. I am a little anxious as I want to try for another baby at the end of this year but no chance of that if I dont get it back. I am not pregnant as that was the first thing I...

That is so spot on Mrs L. I redid week 1 as I felt I had failed. I am now restarting in week 3 from Saturday after messing about around week 7 for a while. I have gained weight while on holiday and need to get this off as I will not be happy until I do. This time round I am going to stick to...

Mrs L I am pleased that I was able to help. Of course I will stay in touch on this one. I could do with help staying focused and on track. I am back onto the packs for this week as I have put weight on and I need to get it shifted but I aim to go onto week 3 of management from Saturday. OK...

Mrs L I am veggie and had 6 dessertspoons of cottage cheese as a portion and was paranoid I was having too much but I still had big losses in weeks one and 2 so my LLC said that I was obviously getting it right. She also said it was very low calories compared to meat etc... Not sure if this...

Thank you Thank you Thank you You have given me hope on a day where I am really angry with myself. I had a gain after my hols of 7.5lbs through choice. I was in abstinance last week but had a hen do on sat which I fell off the rails and then sunday felt hungover so there went another day and...

I am so glad I logged into Minimins this mornin and read your thread. I am having a major guilt trip at the mo. I had a major sugar binge yesterday. My reason at the time I was feeling under the weather and very lethargic. No excuse. Anyway I am planning to stay in abstinance today and for the...

I was just wondering how many people have joined LL since your success? I know of 5 people that have started LL and one is in management and the rest are in foundation. What a shame LL dont offer an introduce a friend fee :) Jo

Our development was literally people sat chatting there was no counselling or structure sounds good though what you have been told if your LLC embraces the development part of the programme Jo

Hi Sarah It is great to read your post. I have been messing around with management since the 29th May. I say messing about as I feel that I have had great weeks and not so great weeks and when I have the not so great weeks and beat myself up and then cut back and did not grasp the whole food...

You should get something I didnt but my LLC was crap we only found out what we should get once we moved LLC. I think there is a scrap book and not sure whatelse you should be getting. Hope this helps and somebody else should let you know. I was in management when I moved so didnt pay much...

Thanks Lottyfern I have been on management since 29th May and this is the first time I have put on a larger amount than any other time in management (I have maintained my weight well and always managed to pull it back when I had a lapse). I think that is why I am not worried I have discovered...

Hi all I had a wonderful holiday and was really relaxing. Now I am home I am getting my head around the fact I have nearly a stone to loose from a week of not caring what I was eating knowing I would pull it back when I got home. I didnt expect to put that much on. I guess some of it could...

Thanks everyone for your words of support and it really does mean a lot. Well diet went on hold this weekend. I decided life was too short and would take a weekend off. I am back on the packs tomorrow though need to get a couple of lbs off before my hols next weekend. Now not sure if I will be...

I was on my way into town yesterday teatime for a night out. I was meant to be sticking to a couple of glasses of wine and soda waters. I got a phone call on the way to tell me my cousin had committed suicide only 1 hour before. Well I was in shock and it was not expected. He was such a happy...

Just on my way to work but can relate to Bad food. I used to binge on biscuits and crisps I dont now as I see them as a carb and I dont want to overeat carbs. However the chocolate although I know its full of sugar so is a carb my head isnt seeing that so I give myself permission to binge on it...

Well I had my weigh in last night and I lost a 1lb which I was pleased with. Did not expect not in ketosis though but I cant be far off as I have the funny taste in my mouth and I am not hungry. I am sticking to 4 packs a day until I fly on the 4th Aug and then going to 2 packs while away with...

FP I would really call LL HO they may not be totally aware of teh situation they werent when York closed. I found them very helpful and they came up with some answers there and then. At the end of the day they dont want bad publicity threaten to go to the press that would get things moving...

Have you tried calling LL head office? They were really good with me when I had major issues with the old LLC in York. Luckily there was another setting up at the same time so was not a problem. Worth asking where other LLC are as the letter that came from Head office to say where the nearest...

Well I just had the banana and I normally have soup at work but didnt have any so it was full of lumps as I dont have the use of a blender at work. Blender is a must. I found with the shaker if my hubby shook it he could get all the lumps out but not me. I hated the chocolate I now love...

Even as slim me there is NO WAY I would binge eat in front of others whether they knew me or not. It is not normal to eat a 500g of dark chocolate, 200g white chocolate followed by 3 freddo's. That is just sheer greed and exactly what I did in secret on saturday. In the space of about 3hrs. I...

I think it is out of embarrassment. Due to deep down I really do know it is wrong. I can so relate to the hiding wrappers in the bin so no one can find them. I sometimes find myself sat on the kitchen floor in front of the kitchen cupboard trying to see what I can eat. I do think though...

Thanks Mrs Lard I really found the thought record a good tool and I am going to take it with me tonight. I hate the secret eating but at least I can admit to it now. I tell you something I have found I am having to justify what I eat/drink to people and it is really getting on my nerves...

Well I had a bad weekend with regards food so much so I have decided to go back on the packs until my hols on the 4th Aug. So since a major binge on sat I woke sunday and I have been back on 4 packs a day. I think I am in Ketosis now as I feel OK and not hungry. I was so angry with myself...

Thanks for that I am pleased with my weight loss and the way I look when I say I am struggling I am fighting my rebellious child who I wish would just take a long earnt holiday and leave me in peace to get on the Adult mode of thinking LOL I have permission to eat and it is ensuring I eat the...

I am sorry that my posts might bore some people but I am struggling with management. I have my good days and I have what in my head are bads days. I didnt break abstinence in foundation or developers and I find posting my lapses help me. I was a secret binger in the past and now I am open and...

Well I had my weigh in last night and I was very suprised but pleased to see I had lost 2lbs. I am now on week 7 of management and I have just placed an online tesco shop for some tins of beans. I love pulses being a veggie so I am looking forward to eating them in moderation this week. Jo

Thanks AJ I know your post was not directed to me but it is exactly what I needed to hear/read. I am struggling in management and beating myself up for the lapses. What you have said has helped. I will re read the green foundation book. I will crack this and be a slim person and no one said...

Well I have had a bad weekend. I am now back on track and cutting back for the rest of the week to get myself back to a weight I am happy with. I am a little furious with myself as I had really done well from wed to friday and my clothes were feeling much better. Now I can feel that I have...

Hi BB I went out last night and I drank more than I should have again. Then as I was drunk I ate things I shouldnt. Mental note do not get drunk. I dont need alcohol or even crave it but when I am out in a social gathering it is hard to say no when everyone else is filling their glass. I did...

Thank you just attempted my first one. Not sure if it is right but will discuss at next group session with my LLC Jo

You look great. Congrats its a great feeling isnt it Jo

Well I gained 4lbs last night :eek: so I am :mad:at myself and I am now in adult state and intend to stay there for the next few weeks. I made the decision prior to the meeting to actually cut back and up my water limits. I am on week 6 now. I did make some progress as I have never set a...

Well I am dreading my weigh in tonight. I know I have put on just how much. I could kick myself. I gave in to the kitchen cupboard I had dried fruit, a ryvita cereal bar and some ice cream. I was so tired and just had no willpower to say no to the extremely rebellious child within. I have...

YES Please!!!! My LLC didnt cover them at all and I am waiting for the new one to cover them in management for me. I have tried to go it alone with my foundation book as a guide but any further clarification and help would be much appreciated. Jo

I had lost 4 1/2 stone before anyone at work said anything!!! No one noticed about me not eating either but it was winter and easy to say its a cuppa soup Jo

Hi Betty Boo I am not sure what support I have had from my councillor so far but I think it is a matter of she has taken on a load of new clients from my old LLC and she is still getting organised but I go into week 6 this week. I do think she is much better than the last though and I am...

We never got our before and after photos and our LLC resigned and no matter how much HQ requested them after we complained still we have no before and after photos. As you can imagine there are a lot of unhappy ladies in York. We got measured every week though and the new LLC only measures...

Well I lost a 1lb last night which I think did my head the world of good. Had I gained I dont think I would have dealt with it very well. I know that I am not overdoing it so I can stop been so paranoid about portion size and number of snacks I am having. This week should be easier as I am...

Thats no problem. LL would intend you to deal with the issues in Management the idea is in Foundation you remain abstinent. Jo

Dont beat yourself up you are doing it correctly or as intended it shows great willpower. I stayed abstinent throughout foundation and developers and I am now going into week 5 of management. I am dealing with all these issues now I am back in the world of food. I have had things that are not...

Sam Thanks for your reply. I have been wary of having protein at any other time of the day as the management book states having it once a day as a meal with veg on the list from that week or previous weeks. I am wary of having too much yogurt too as I dont want to put weight on. I guess I am...

Not a problem. I am also a veggie like Betty Boo hence why we mention only veggie products. But you may find you like them and they are a good low fat alternative to meat Jo

I am also feeling like am I eating enough am I eating too much it is part of the journey I guess but I have been beating myself up about it this weekend. I put on a 1lb last week and I got on the scales on sat morning and I was showing as if I had put on weight I put this down to fruit...

Virgin Vie at home Go Bali range is scrummy. I didnt think much to the bio oil to be honest Jo

Hi Betty Boo Thank you for your lovely comments about my photos. I have had a mixed weekend had loads of feeling fat thoughts which I know I am not. I find I am hungry a lot and I am struggling to decide what to eat at what times to conquer this. I dont want to over do the fruit or yogurts...

I have had a very mixed weekend. I find I am beating myself up over food I am eating. I am sticking to the management plan since getting on the scales on friday and thinking I had put another 1lb on. So I have cut back my fruit intake. I am finding I am very hungry at times and though I choose...

Thanks everyone for some lovely comments. They mean a lot especially when I have had a feeling fat weekend when I know looking at the photos that I am not Jo

Yep once the weight is gone you do feel braver. I even admit to my weight now at first I wouldnt even do that. I am loving been slim just wanting to maintain and not put it back on. That is my biggest fear but seeing the before photo is enough to make sure I dont over eat or eat the wrong...

Finally got round to getting some photos taken of after full length so here goes Jo

Here are my before, 100 days and after photos I am now on week 4 of maintenance Jo

Thanks for that Goombagirl. There is no real need for me to bake so I'm not for now. I am happy that my hubby and 2 yr old are not keen on the biscuits/cakes so I dont need to buy them or make them. I am choosing more healthy options for their lunch boxes like fruit bars and fruit and nuts...

Well I start week 4 of management today. I am looking forward to being able to cook the vegetables but I must admit I am not bored of salads at all and am still enjoying the flavours. I am finding it very challenging preparing the food when I have a hungry 2 year old round my ankles screaming...

I can so sympathise as my daughter was rushed into A&E when I was about 6 weeks into abstinance. I had to have a lumpy shake for breakfast and I managed some water. I was too worried to be bothered with the packs but I was just glad I stuck to the plan and didnt reach to eat stuff I wasnt...

I dont know what to say. You sound so unhappy with the plan. I would personally say dont give up as it is the best thing I have ever done diet wise. I started on 2 Jan 07 and I have lost nearly 6 st, gone from a 20 to a 8/10 and have been told I look 20 years younger (makes me a teenager then)...

BB I am getting on very well with the new LLC so glad I made the move across. And the food I am loving the food and trying all these new fruits and veg. The flavours are just so intense. Get weighed tomorrow be interesting to see if I have lost anymore. I am really happy with the way I look...

Hi BB How was your weekend? I had a good weekend though not sure if I am overdoing it on the fruit/low fat yogurt. The again will not beat myself up much better to eat fruit and low fat yogurt than to eat choc/sweets or other high fat things. Have you tried Qunioa? I really enjoyed the...

I have just spent £400 at Bravissimo on new undies and swimwear since loosing weight. I was a 38G then I was a 36GG a month ago I was a 32F and now I am a 30E/F! All measured at Bravissimo but I am now at the weight I want to be so am happy with that. You tend to go down in the backsize and...

Made me laugh reading your post I loved tea before LL looked forward to a cup of tea with milk once into management. It was not nice it was horrid in fact. I had PG tips with milk. I now drink oolong tea black and only have milk in decaf coffee or skinny caps with no choc shake!!! Jo

I have just seen a work collegue that I do see regularly he used to be my boss 7 years ago. He said to me Hi Jo then said no thats wrong I should be calling you skinny Jo!! Made me smile it is Go Blue for Mens Cancer day and I am in my size 10 jeans and size 8 blue top and I feel a million...

Thats OK It is hard trying to find food that says it is low fat but when you look more closely it isnt. I found that most of the healthy eating dips in Tesco were actually no good as they had mayo and when you looked at the fat content they were still quite high. The salsa is ok that they do...

I got the Irish Diet Yogurt after spending 1/2hr scanning the aisles in Tesco. I did not do an online shop this week for the simple fact I needed to view the labels. The Irish diet yogurt does not have added sugar and uses sweetner and is vitually fat free. They are creamy and very nice...

I am starting week 3 of management today having lost over 5 1/2 stone. I am taking each week as it comes and not looking ahead too much. I am determined not to put the weight back on. My LLC is brilliant and with her help, this site and others on the programme I am getting full support. I...

Not posted much as been so busy but I am starting week 3 of management today and had my first fruit smoothie. Made from Apple Juice and 6 small strawberries for breakfast with a coffee with skimmed milk. I am down to 2 packs a day. Was very hard changing my order and trying to decide which...

Bravissimo is fab. I went to Leeds on sat (my nearest store) and I am now in a 30 e/f depending on the style. I am in a 34f for the swimming cossie I bought. They do do fittings over the phone so it may be worth trying that. Every bra is different so you could end up a different size in each...

Betty Boo Just quickly as at work but Hartleys Sugar Free jelly according to the Tesco website online info on the product says it is suitable for vegetarians. Tesco do the pots and also the jelly sachets to make your own Jo

This week (2) is such a great week. I am loving all the food options. I managed to get hold of the Total 0% Greek Yogurt and I am in heaven. I now find that I seem to have something to eat most of the day be it strips of veg with a tzatziki dip all homemade, salad with protein followed by...

I was in Bravissimo in Leeds the other week and I am going tomorrow got another fitting booked in. I have used them for years. I was a 38GG measured by them in August last year. I am now a 32E after loosing over 5 1/2 stone. I love the bras and the clothes they stock. Getting myself a...

Hi betty boo How are things going? Sorry to read about your grandparents. It is great that there is another veggie on here. I started week 2 yesterday and I went to Tesco to get all the allowed food and my god never realised shopping was so hard. Trying to find some flavoured virtually fat...

OK here goes will try and remember I am 5ft 2 and I started out at 15st 2lbs in a size 20 I dropped to a size 18 around 13st 7lbs I was in a size 16 at 12 st 7lbs I went to sri lanka for a month and returned at 11st 6lbs and in a size 12/14 bottom and a 12 top I then was in a size 10 top 12...

I am exstatic I am finally classed as Normal no longer overweight or obese. It has taken me 5 months exactly and I am on week 2 of management. It is the best feeling now the hard part maintaining the weight but I am looking forward to the challenges ahead. I am happy with where I am at but...

Well I went to LL last night and I was amazed I had lost 2lbs so that is me to goal. Although I am hoping to loose a little bit more to give me a buffer. My LLC thinks that although I had a blip I have gone through a huge learning curve and the fact that I was in the Adult mode when I made the...

What am I doing????? i get home from work open my daughters bag from nursery and there is a biscuit she has made at nursery all decorated nicely. So what do I do a little taste wont hurt. Well it did big style it led to a major binge on choc, sweets and a biscuit. These are in the house...

Betty Boo I have replied to most of your questions on another thread. But yes my taste buds are loving all the new flavours Jo

Betty Boo I am just about to go into week 2 after doing two weeks of week 1. I am also a veggie. I porbably have 200g of cottage cheese and a huge bowl of mixed spinach, watercress and rocket salad with chopped fresh herbs and celery with Balsamic vinegar, salt pepper and chilli sauce. I...

I flew Qatar airlines in March via Doha to Sri Lanka. I had a bar and a shake on the flight. I used the shaker which when my husband shakes it gets all the lumps out. I made it up in my seat then washed it out in the galley. I had a 5 hour wait in Doha and there I got some hot water in a mug and...

Thanks AJ I know what you are saying. I dont want to give in to crooked thoughts and boy have they reared their ugly heads!! I find my rebellious child comes out a lot and my adult reasoning jumps in too. I am not going back to where I used to be before LL I love the new me so I want to...

Sorry not been on for a while it has been my daughters 2nd birthday and I have been very busy. Well I moved LLC last night and I must say I have deffo made the right decision. I did ok on the first week of management but I did have a blip at my daughters bday. I ate a piece of cake and a bit...

Dont worry you should see a huge loss next week our bodies work in a strange way. As long as you stick to the plan it will work. It does average at a stone a month. It could be TOTM, water retention, have you drunk your 4 litres? Your body could be retaining due to not having drunk enough I am...

Had my second meal of cottage cheese and I feel full. I know same meal as yesterday but there is no way I can eat plain tofu or quorn. I will start eating them from tomorrow once I can marinade them with some yummy flavours. I have decided tomorrow at lunchtime I am going to go to a nice...

Thanks everyone. Well I have eaten my cottage cheese. I was unsure on the portion size as I did buy a 600g tub obviously for more than one day. Anyway I had 6 dessertspoons on a side plate and I ate very slowly and savoured every mouthful I have drunk 2 litres of sparkling water as I was...

And I am very excited!!! Got my tesco delivery tonight filled with everything I can have in week 1. I'm having Cottage cheese for tea tomorrow since I am a veggie Will let you know how I get on. Did not quite get to where I want to be weight wise but I am happy with my clothes size 10...

Here is my update Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Total 72lbs in 20 weeks Starting Management Tomorrow

That is my problem too. I am still in an e cup but they are all wrinkly. I am going to Bravissimo once I get the last 1/2 stone off to get measured and a whole new lingerie wardrobe I cant wait Jo I hope they recover as they are horrendous

Thanks Guys. I have made the call and I start management with the new councillor on the 5th June. Cant wait she seems to follow the programme more rigidly which I have decided I need for the hardest part of the journey. Management!!!! Jo

I am on week 18/19 of LL and will be starting management in 1 1/2weeks time. I am feeling really dispondent with my LLC. I am getting the feeling her heart isnt in it anymore. There is a new LLC come into the area and I know someone who goes to see her and says she is really good and seems to...

Here is my update Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Total 68lbs in 18 weeks Starting Management on the 29th May

I went shopping today and I cant quite believe it I am in size 10!!!!!!! I dont ever remember been a size 10. I felt fantastic trying the clothes on. I must say though I found it hard to find the sizes I needed though. It was just as bad as searching for the larger sizes. I was at a...

I have found that I have to keep the bars to 3 a week anymore and it slows my weight loss down. I noticed this back in weeks 3 or 4 cant remember. I know my LLC said I am not the only one to have discovered this Jo

I have lost 5st well 3lbs off. I have gone from a size 20 to a size 10/12 If you look there is a thread which shows my before and after photo for 100 days. I am 6 weeks or so on from that. I was a 14 at the end of the 100 days. You will suddenly just drop. I hardly spent anytime in a 16 or...

Thanks for those lovely comments As for the boobs they are hanging trust me its a good bra that keeps them up there. I am blaming breastfeeding for my now sagging boobs Jo

I dont have the official before photo but this is me at a Murder Mystery Party New Years eve (started LL on 2nd Jan) and the after photo is at the end of my 100days on holiday in Sri Lanka. I am now on week 18 but dont have a recent photo as I have altered since then. Once I get one I will post...

My counsellor would, not sure if that is the same for all. I am not quite there yet but I was told to reassess each week. Hope this helps Jo

Here is my update. I lost 2 lbs which is not bad since it was TOTM and I had a glass of wine over the weekend. Back on track now though nearly there Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Total 67lbs in 18 weeks Starting Management on the 29th May

Not a problem. The strawberry was OK but I think I prefer the raspberry seems to have more flavour. Dont get me wrong I didnt not like it and it was pleasant unlike the caramel and vanilla. So I would give banana 10/10 and strawberry 8/10 It will be nice to be able to have a little bit of...

Just had my first New Banana shake and it was delicious. Looking forward to the Strawberry one in the morning. Hope its as good Jo

I added salt to mine in Sri Lanka as I was getting light headed and cramps with the heat it seemed to help Jo

I got this feeling quite a lot in Sri Lanka. I was drinking plenty of water but perhaps I was dehydrated. It is possible as it was very hot over there and so humid. I added salt to my soup as I did encounter a few leg cramps which is a sign that I needed more salt. Not felt like this since...

Here are my new stats Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Total 65lbs in 17 weeks Starting Management on the 29th May

Hi I went to Sri Lanka on the 25th March and I stuck to the diet for 4 weeks there. I lost 15lbs on my return and I had no problems on the plane (I was on there for 13hrs with a 5 hour stop over in the middle east) I just asked for water and I had a black coffee with my pack when food was...

Suzy I had a countour wrap and I was very disappointed in the whole thing. I lost 6 inches overall but you really could not tell and I would not be having one again. You would not want one the day of the wedding as they say not to shower afterwards as the stuff is still working into your...

Thanks guys for your praise I did drink plenty of water you had to it was so hot. I was a little dont know what word would describe how I felt but I am now into the next phase is it called developers and there was my original group and a few others and I am the only one who hasnt eaten...

Got weighed last night after my trip to Sri Lanka and I lost 15lbs. I was hoping for a better loss in 5wks but my LLC said that jetlag could play a part in the figures. I lost 7cms off my bust, 8cm off my waist and 8cm off my hips fantastic Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st...

Got to agree its the one thing I cant do without. I took it all the way to Sri Lanka with me. There was no way I was putting up with lumpy soups and shakes for a month. When I couldnt get to a power socket (when travelling in a van) I used the shaker and I found if my hubby shook it then there...

Not sure cos it smelt yummy. I love Sri Lankan curry and especially when we go to so many friends and families houses there. They were all very positive to my diet and how great I looked much more than some people here in the UK which I was very suprised about

I love Sri Lanka too. My hubby is Sri Lankan I know the food is fab which made it all the more difficult. I just kept thinking I will be there again in 2 years or so and I will be able to eat then.

Well I did it I spent a month in Sri Lanka and I abstained the whole time. I am so proud of myself and I am looking forward to the weigh in tomorrow night. I also finished my 100 days during the trip. I think I should have about 6 wks to go before I can go into management. I have had some...

Thanks Guys for the praise. I cant believe I managed it and I was really shocked as the family over there (my hubby was born there) were really supportive of me been on a diet that they really didnt understand but there was no pressure for me to eat when visiting their houses. I got some...

I have not been on for a month as I have been in Sri Lanka and guess what I stayed abstinent for the whole time. I am so very proud of myself. I went shopping and bought loads of clothes (you can buy stuff made there for the UK and US market for a fraction of the price for example I got a...

Hi all I have been diagnosed with Tonsilitus (had them out when I was 6!) anyway I have been diagnosed with Penicillin and wouldnt you know it, it kicks you out of Ketosis and I am getting the worst hunger pains. Nightmare I fly to Sri Lanka in the early hours of the morning for 4 weeks so...

Here is my update from last night Not had chance to post earlier as my little girl is very sick and I have an awful sore throat and we fly to Sri Lanka on sat am for a month (hope we feel better for that). Will update my stats on my return I am hoping for a good loss in 5weeks time!! Any...

I loose 2lbs for 2 weeks then 3 to 4lbs for a week then I loose 7lbs in the 4th week. This cycle has happened nearly 3 times now. I have got my head around this but it really got me down at first Good luck on your move to Oz. We were there for 3 years and I am dual citizen now. We lived in...

Here is my weekly update Sorry not been on much busy getting ready for my hols and not had much chance to post but I have been keeping up with the threads when I get chance. I lost 4 lbs this week Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st Total 44lbs in...

I have just booked one for thursday afternoon it was £60 or 3 for £160. I can only fit one in before I go on holiday. I am looking forward to seeing how many inches I loose Jo

I started as a size 20 and have lost 3 stone and am now into a size 16 and can get into some 14's. I do have a couple of 12 tops/jackets that I also get into. I have completed 69 days so far on foundation. I have gone from a 38" chest to a 34" and that was measured a month ago so that could...

Here is my update only 2lbs lost this week but it is TOTM so didnt expect anything else. I have lost the cm's so it is water retention. Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st Total 40lbs in 9 weeks

Tootsie I have done it for you hope you dont mind Congrats to Yorkiegirl on such a fantastic loss!!! Jo Tootsie Start Date - 4th Jan 2007 Start Weight - 13st 3.5lbs Current weight - 10.st 13.5lbs Goal Weight - 10 stone Total-32llbs in 7weeks Now or Never Start Date - 28th December 2006...

Our group has halved in size we have gone from 12 to 6. The first girl dropped out on day 1 and it has gone from there. But the 6 of us that still go really get on very well and all look forward to the meetings each week I am a little disappointed that my after photo is going to be taken at...

Hi Tootsie Thanks for your words of praise. They are much appreciated. My body seems to do 3 weeks of small loss then one week of big loss. Overall in the last 4 weeks I have lost 14lbs so its not bad. All our group seem to be at the same stage all about 3 stone off by week 9. Our LLC says...

Just got in from class and am exstatic I wanted 2 1/2 stone off and I am nearly to the 3 stone mark!!!!! Here is my update Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st Week 1 - 10lbs loss:D :D Week 2 - 5lbs loss:D :D Week 3 - 2 lbs:D Week 4 - 7lbs Week 5 -...

Hi Tootsie Can you update my stats week 7 2lbs loss Total 32lb lost A little disappointed as the last two weeks were TOTM and I was hoping for a bigger loss but who knows how the body reacts. I may loose more next week. On a positive note 3lbs to go till I get to the 2 1/2stone mark Jo

Hi I am reading through your post and all that sticks in my mind is you are going to the wedding as a guest but you are only planning on eating as a fear of upsetting someone. This comes into one of the child ego states (cant remember which one) that we covered in about week 3. Since that...

Hey I was exactly the same 15lbs in 2 weeks and then 1 or 2lbs cant remember in week 3. However week 4 I had a 7lb loss so it all does work out. Just stick with it I am now 7wks in tomorrow and people are constantly commenting on my weight loss. Your body will catch up Jo

I have just sold 42 items on ebay. Well 38 sold so not bad. I made £200 and I listed everything for either 1p or 99p. I can not believe that people wanted my clothes. I have another pile to go on there tonight. it is real easy to list maybe takes a couple of hours but for that sort of money it...

It was a huge shock and shook me up pretty bad. We are all ok now though. Jo

Hi I am 6 weeks in and I have lost 30lbs. It is the best thing I ever have done and I love the way I feel and I am liking the way I look even though there is still 31/2 stone to go. Jo

Sorry I have not been on my daughter was rushed into A&E on tuesday teatime. She suffered her first Febrial Convulsion (fit due to fever) it was very scary but she is ok now. Thank God. Anyway I did manage to get weighed this week and got my foodpacks (weigh in is a tuesday night) I popped out...

Thats weird cos Tesco in York stock it. You would think it was the same stock across the country! Saying that they dont have the march issue in yet Jo

Tootsie Could you update me please Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Week 1 - 10lbs loss:D :D Week 2 - 5lbs loss:D :D Week 3 - 2 lbs:D Week 4 - 6.8lbs rounded up to 7lbs loss (I rounded down last weeks so I think thats OK) Week 5 - 2.2lbs...

I was spot on 2lb loss this week. Well 1kg whatever that equals I predict 4lb next week Jo

I predict a 2lb loss this week (Tuesday night) Jo

No probs Ketosis has the opposite effect on me I have more energy than I can use!! Apart from right now I am full of cold and feel crap! My little one has an ear infection so not been having much sleep either which doesnt help. Jo

How about going booking a spa day? They do them for couples and can be romantic too. Both of you get pampered and you dont need food to do it! Harrogate Spa is a fab place it is cheap and I think from memory they do mixed sessions. It is a victorian spa bath. Otherwise there is a place down...

Hi Cordyella I notice you are also from york. I am not on week 4 well going into week 5. Do you go to Angela? and if so what day do you go? I am there on a tuesday night Anyway back to your question! Have you been on the wheel? If not have you thought about going up there at night when the...

Can you take sudafed while on LL? I am full of cold but am wary of what I can take to try and relieve it. Any advice appreciated Jo

Tootsie Thanks so much for your praise. I was feeling a little down last week after a not so great loss yeah I know a loss is a loss and it is way more than I ever managed on any other diet. But this week really took my breathe away. I had an idea I had done well as my clothes suddenly were...

Tootsie Here are my up to date stats Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Week 1 - 10lbs loss:D :D Week 2 - 5lbs loss:D :D Week 3 - 2 lbs:D Week 4 - 6.8lbs rounded up to 7lbs loss (I rounded down last weeks so I think thats OK) Total loss to...

Well I am astounded I was weighed last night and when I converted the loss 3.1kgs it comes to 6.8lbs. I have rounded this up on my ticker to a 7lb loss. I am very happy as you can imagine. Not sure what I get for this a diamond star????? Jo

Thanks AJ That gives me a few options. Not sure on plain tofu it is pretty foul without flavouring. I love cottage cheese though. Long way off for me though Jo

Amandajayne I am a way off starting management but am reading your thread with interest. I have a question what does it suggest for vegetarians to eat as their protein? I was thinking of quorn but my LLC said its a No No Jo

I weigh in on tue 30th and I predict 3lbs (anymore is a bonus!) Jo

I stuck to the plan by the letter but only managed a 2lb loss in week 3. I drink on average 6 litres of water and I exercise. So it is possible to only have a small loss even when doing everything right. However I only used to manage 1/2lb at WW so it is still a good loss compared to other diets...

Got weighed last night and had a 2lb loss. We get weighed in kg's and dont have it converted properly so am a little disappointed when told it was a 3lb loss to check it out on a conversion site to see it is actually only 2lbs. Oh well I have lost 6cm off my chest, 6cm off my waist and 5cm off...

Not sure exactly but it takes me 15mins so 30 mins round trip. I think we are 2 miles from work. So 4 miles in total. Off to get weighed now. I have it in my head that it wont be much of a loss. But I guess you never know Jo

Thats good to know. I bike to work 3 days a week and swim for an hour once a week. I'm all for shifting the weight quickly and also getting toned and in shape Jo

Mindless Congrats on a fantastic first two weeks loss!!! I bet you feel on top of the world. What motivation hey Jo

My LLC who is also a nutritionist says Quorn is a no no. It is full of yeast and can cause weight gain. She wouldnt go any more into it as it is a while till I get to management. She was saying Quorn as a protein for veggies is a no no. Maybe your LLC can answer you Jo

Well done. Its a great feeling isnt it!!! Jo

I have the same dilema in 9wks time. I am going to Sri Lanka for a month and I will be on week 12 when I go. I think I will go into development for a while anyway but I am of the mindset right now that I will abstain as why would I want to ruin all the hard work I have done in the first 12wks...

Had my week 2 weigh in last night and I lost 5 lbs so here are my stats Joh117 Start Date - 2nd Jan 2007 Start Weight - 14st 7lbs Goal Weight - 9st 7lbs Week 1 - 10lbs loss Week 2 - 5lbs loss I am very happy so far not much time to write as I am heading off to work Jo

Yorkiegirl Just ignore people like that. It was probably left by someone who has never had a weight problem in their life so how would they possibly know how you feel. I was told the same by a girl in our class (You dont look overweight!) I have 5 1/2 stone to loose so I know I am...

Hi Nowornever Here are my results added Now or Never 6 lbs Tootsie 9.5 lbs Pixie 8lbs SkinnyMinny 9.5 lbs Joh117 10lbs

Tootsie Start Date - 4th Jan 2007 Start Weight - 13st 3.5lbs Goal Weight - 10 stone Week 1 - Being weighed tonight Now or Never Start Date - 28th December 2006 Start Weight - 15st 11 lbs Goal Weight - 10 st Week 1 - 8 lbs loss (day 12 now, 1 st loss in total) Amanda Jayne Start date: 28th August...

Thanks and I will in the morning cant get it to work right now. Maybe once I have had some sleep things will seem clearer!! LOL Jo

Just got back from class and I am so happy! I lost 10lb!!!!!!:) Off to bed now Jo

Take a look at WideWidths.com - Wide Calf Boots Up to Size 13 Extra Wide! although in the US they work out to be much cheaper than Duo boots even with shipping added Jo

I feel for you. I was in the same position a week ago. It is true though it does pass. I am not hungry drinking 6 litres a day and have so much energy its untrue. If I felt hungry I drank water. Just get through the next couple of days and you will honestly forget how you are feeling now...

I was charged £14 and had to wait for 6 days before I could collect the form. God knows why she took my blood pressure and checked my heart it took all of 5 mins. She was a locum so could have been she needed to check my medical history. Though they would not have much since I recently...

Well day 5 went well. I went swimming for an hour this morning. Normally after swimming I am starving but not today. I went for lunch to my mums and sat and ate soup while everyone tucked into roast dinner. I was fine. They all drank wine and kept saying what a good bottle it was and I sat and...

Hi Nicky I have found it really easy preparing meals for hubby and my daughter and I am not tempted to eat anything yet! I am just going into day 6. I am not hungry havent been since Day 2. I drink between 5 - 6 litres of water with no problem ( I actually like my water straight from the...

Hi Just found this thread. I am from York, born there then escaped to Oz became an aussie then returned as I missed it so much!!! LOL I cant make the 17th meet as its hubby bday but if there are any future meets I would be interested Jo

Is that just for CD or LL aswell? We were told at my first LL class you could have Tabasco so have added it to every soup I have!!! Jo

Hi all I am into day 3 now and have not felt hungry since day 1 which is fatastic. I am finding the water really easy to drink and am managing 5 litres (I find that I am thirsty so need to drink more than the 4 litres). So far no glitches. I am finding that I am cooking my hubby and...

Congratulations. It is my 4th Wedding anniversary 04/01/2003 should not be long before I am in my wedding dress its a size 16 but I hope to be where my dress is way too big for me when I have finished this diet!! Jo

Had my first class last night. Seems like a good bunch of women. I have had the raspberry shake and veg soup so far and they were OK. Had 3 litres of water and feel like my insides are drowning and I am typing this to take my mind off the hunger!!!! It has to get better am avoiding the...

Hi I am Jo. I am starting LL on 2nd Jan 2007 and I cant wait to get started. I have about 5 stone to loose. I am the heaviest I have ever been though I have managed to loose all my baby weight (boy was I shocked when I got on the scales after I had had her!!!) I put on a lot of weight when I...

That is fantastic!!! I cant wait to get started on the 2nd Jan and hope I have a similar success after I complete 100 days!!! Jo

Mindless, I am not scared to go to Sri Lanka. I should have said I am well travelled spent a lot of time in Sri Lanka in the past and also in India. My husband is from Sri Lanka and I got married there. I know the importance of bottled water and I also know they sometimes try to trick...

Hi, My name is Jo and I am starting LL on the 2nd Jan. I went to my info session at the beginning of Dec and have had my form signed off by the doctor so am ready to go. I am glad that I am able to get xmas and ny out of the way prior to starting. Although am a little worried as I go on holiday...