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Hi Poppy, The beanies coffees are excellent, can definitely recommend those! Well done on your journey so far, you are doing really well! Polly x

Welcome Stuart and good luck! Polly x

Well done Claire! I also did LL a few years back and lost 4 stone. Put it all back on and a bit more. It is so easy to make excuses and give yourself reasons to binge and generally eat badly. I've done it for so many years now but absolutely determined that this is the last time! I wish you the...

That's brilliant Jayne, well done! Polly x

Well done for taking the first step Sam, and good luck! Polly x

You have done so amazingly well, I aspire to follow in your footsteps! Very well done on your journey so far :D Polly x

Well done GEG, some great losses there! :D Polly x

Hiya Steph! Stay strong, you'll be glad you did when that weigh in comes around! My birthday on Monday so I'm also trying to be strong and resist the invitation to go out with family over the weekend :argh: I figure that its worth sticking as closely to the plan as possible to get the results...

Hi TT! You're a little ahead of me at the moment but a similar target weight. You could smash it into the 12s for next week, fingers crossed for you! Oh how I can't wait for those 12s :gimi: Polly x

Hi Susy! We have the same kind of target weight and a similar start weight. The best advice I could possibly give you is to try to stick to it as much as you can. If you do have slip ups (which we all do at some stage) then try to control them rather than having a complete blow out! Most of all...

Hi Isis I'm fairly new here but have ready your diary. You are an inspiration, especially through the tough times you have gone through. You are a strong woman and you give us lesser mortals the will to push through the tough times! Well done on your journey so far! :worthy: Polly x

Get on those scales and stop procrastinating! Its the first step to taking control - you CAN do it! :D Polly x

Hey out there! As I'm now in the 13s by the skin of my teeth I thought I'd post on here to see if there are any other 13ers out there! Come on guys - lets smash this into the 12s! :happy036: Polly x

Hello All :D After 6 weeks of lurking and spying on you all, I have decided to take the plunge and start my own diary! I did LL several years ago and dropped 4 stone....to then go and pile it all back on and more besides. So I decided that I would join Exante this year as a cheaper alternative...

Hahaha - I promise no f**d talk - and I'm only taking that option because it's slightly cheaper. The OH eats for England, so the shopping bill hardly changes anyway! I thinks I shall stay around here and keep bumping the old August thread up :D

Human? Are we? :8855: I've put on a godamn frig firking stone since I stopped LL - so after a little chat with my LLC last night, I have decided to do LL Lite refreshers. Should be starting at the end of the month. This bloody fat is coming off once and for all. :mad::mad: Rant over :D Thank...

I will be doing whatever it takes Anna! Will have a chat with LLC tonight and see what she suggests. You are looking great BTW :D Aaaw Guy - I'm just trying to picture you "eating like a mouse"......cute image :8855: You've done so well, you must be really pleased with yourself :D

Hi Guy, Not so much not fancying the RTM - I just thought I knew better and I could lose the remaining weight on my own with healthy eating and exercise. I don't think I realised what an affect Christmas food would have on me. It's just knocked everything out of balance and I'm struggling to...

<Pops head around the door> Hiya! I hope you're all doing well, I am going to my groups last foundation meeting tonight. My LLC phoned me up and invited me, which I thought was a lovely thought. We started together and we finish together :) A good opportunity to bring up starting again with...

Hi Guys, Although I'm not an official LLer anymore I still like to lurk and see how you are all doing! There are so many threads that I would like to post on - but I figure it'd take til the end of January and you'd all get bored of reading my posts!! So...I just wanted to post and say a...

You are obviously a very intuitive person SB! I had my last weigh in last night and lost another 2lbs...which I am happy with after the weekends c*ck up! I've now lost 4 stone in 14 weeks - and I am so happy about that. I am terrified about managing my weight on my own, let alone lose...

Hi Guys, I hope everyone is well :D I lost another 2lbs last night - which I'm happy with after my little "blip". Makes my total weight loss in foundation - 4 stone! LLC has been very supportive about me taking up my own healthy eating plan and has said I am welcome back at anytime. I'm...

You may be right SB, although I still have a couple of stone that I'd like to lose...I really don't want to be complacent about it. I need a kick up the arse to be honest...it's just a tough time at the moment. I am sure that I'll get through it, I will be the person I want to be - I have...

Well done Anna - you're blasting through this weight loss malarky!! WTG! :D

Also s*itting myself :8855: It's a big step.

You are right Anna. I will speak to my LLC on Thursday and see what she thinks about it. I will still be lurking around here - you can't get rid that easily!

Thanks BL ;) It's my last week of foundation and then I'm moving on to "healthy eating" and stepping up the exercise. The financial aspect of LL is very constricting at the moment, as we are renovating our house and the OH is self employed with not much work on! I'm just hoping that I've...

Thank you Emma - I really appreciate that. Nobody could be harder on me than I've been on myself! I know I just need to put it behind me and move on. We live and learn eh?!

I thought it best to come clean, even though I really don't want to! I lapsed over the weekend, I won't go into details but it was a monumental one. I'm not quite sure what happened or how it happened - but I'm blaming bloody milk week! Rebellious child took over and I found myself eating...

I've had back issues for quite a few years, but recently I'm being crippled by sciatica. The pain in my leg is sometimes unbearable. I'm not blaming LL - but maybe the shift in weight has bought it back. Who knows? Hopefully it will get better soon and stay away when I'm carrying less weight...

Aaaw fanku ladies! It's lovely to have some nice things said :D xx

Thanks guys :D I know what you mean Anna - I could have worn more flattering clothes - but I had been at work all day (that's my excuse anyway!). At least you all didn't have to suffer an underwear shot :8855:

Hi Guys.... I always thought I wouldn't do the before and after thing...but here I am! The first picture was taken at the begining of LL, the second was taken last week - so 12 weeks apart. I still have maybe a couple of stone to go - but this is so far so good! xx

Well, I stayed the same at weigh in last night...which didn't please me much, but I suppose that it's better than a gain. My before and after pics were a shock. I have tried to post them on here, but it won't let me. Keeps coming up with everything from wrong size to invalid file format. I...

It's not the NEED for food - as I've gone 13 weeks without any and I'm not dead yet! I just feel that I need to address food head on - I feel that now is the time to start to learn to govern myself! I am quite desperate to get into working out, to make it part of my ritual, a habit even. At...

Oh, and I nearly forgot - well done on the loss Guy :D And Anna, you don't smell of cat wee :8855:

This thread may perk up in August next year - when some new people start :D I'm having a pants week. It's milk week and I've felt like a balloon all week. Plus I'm just getting really fed up with it all. Anyhoo, it's weigh in tonight and I am going to discuss the "future" with my LLC. I did...

BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!!!!! I'm not a very girlie girl - and I don't even own a dress - but that is stunning! You will look amazing :D xx

WOW! You look fabulous SB - well done, very inspirational!! :D xx

Glad you're feeling better Emz :D It's nice to hear the compliments...kind of keeps you going!

I suppose LL are being a bit more flexible to compete with the likes of WW and SW. A lot of people struggle to not eat on LL and switch to the likes of CD,WW and SW...so LL lose out on these clients. I think it's a great idea, as it still includes the counselling aspect while being able to...

I last saw my sister at the end of October, when I was nearly 3 stone down - strangely enough she didn't comment on my weight loss at all!! Shes always been the slim one and me the big busty clown of the family. I found it strange that there was no comment at all - not even a "well done"...

Hi Zobo :D Lighterlife Lite works out at about £47 per week. You have 3 packs and a protein meal everyday. I hope this helps :D xx

Completely understand Rae, I have the same feelings quite regularly. I just want to get food back into my life and manage it. I think I'm just starting to feel like I'm not dealing with my eating issues head to head. That probably sounds daft! No intention to eat, like you, but the feeling...

Sweety & Anna - well done on your losses, that's brilliant! :D There's no secret Sweety, I think it's more luck than judgement. This week is milk week, and although I'm not having as much as I should I still feel really bloated :( I couldn't physically take a litre a day! Your new pic is...

Have a great time Tange :D Feel free to bring some of those hunky SA guys back with you for us :p xx

Well done - that's amazin' :D I get my pictures next week...although I can't say that I'm looking forward to it. I think my brain still needs to catch up! xx

ANNA!! A bit rude?? Erm..YES! LMFAO! :eek: Thank you for your praise and encouragement - it is very welcomed :D Hows everyone doing today? xx

Welcome aboard :crazy: You'll find this forum a great help - there's always someone to help or advise. Good luck! xx

LMAO @ LS :rotflmao: Hope you are feeling 100% now Anna :D xx

Everyone is doing fab :D Well done Guy - very impressive, ya skinny thang! Weigh in last night - another 5lbs down this week! I'm not sure how this keeps happening, but I'm not complaining! :D xx

Aaaw Blonde :( Sorry that you're without the OH...but on the brightside he will be back soon and you can make up for your time spent apart :D AND your property in the US will be lovely for when you go back there! xx

Update from me: Annaphylactic - Sundays - 21lb - 3lb so far! Bekimo - Wednesday - 21lb - 9lb so far! Bronte - Fridays - 20lbs - 4 lbs so far ! catznolan - wednesday - 24lb - 7lb so far!! Cherry plum – Thursdays – 21lbs - 11lbs so far Emzski - mondays - 18.5 lbs - 10.5lbs so far...

I just think to myself that if I feel hungry my body must be burning some fat off. That always cheers me up! :D

Bloody hell fire. I just saw the word "dumplings" and had to close it down!! Mmmmmmmm dumplings <a'la Homer Simpson stylee> :D

Certainly do. I am starving at the moment - and it's not to do with emotional hunger. Quite often feel hungry in the most bizarre situations. My stomach feels like my throats been cut! I think it may be SOUP TIME! :D

Fabulous Blonde. Some real breath taking scenery out there. And you and your family look lovely and happy as well! :D xx

Hi Guys, Have taken this from another forum - it made me mad as hell, so thought some of you may be interested in the crap that they are printing..... Yes, being fat IS infectious. Just have a look at the M&S bra aisle | Mail Online

I am sure that once you are losing the weight then your thoughts will also change. You are not going to want to lose 5 stone and then risk putting it on by overeating. Treats are great once in a while....unfortunately I liked to treat myself on a very regular basis! Although I don't remember...

LMAO @ Guy!! :D

Thank you ATG :D I think the point is that celebratory eating or comfort eating is the way we get into this position in the first place. Guy - that's the nail on the head. Food to celebrate and food to commiserate. There's just no winning with that vicious circle is there?!! Food is there...

You are most welcome Blonde :D Makes a change for me to be able to help you!! :p xx

Mix the powder in a cup with some cold water, just so it's paste like. Then add hot water and stir!! It's not too bad as it goes!! xx

I thought the signature gave more away than anything: Eat a tub of Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough to celebrate, but not be able to eat the whole lot Hmmm - celebrate? You'd be much better off celebrating by buying clothes, make up, have your hair done. If you reward yourself with food then you...

Oh Dave. I feel so genuinely gutted for you. You obviously love her and she would appear to feel the same way. The question is as you said - is it the committment that she wants? Or is there an underlying issue? I so hope that it works out for you, you seem like an amazing man. xx

Any chance of a reconciliation? If the real reason for her breaking up with you is because of her thoughts of you being none commital then surely that changes things? She would have got what she wanted, ie YOU!

Oh Dave, I'm so sorry to hear that. Did you tell her your plans? I hate it when stuff like that happens. Pants.

You look GREAT for 7 weeks into the program!! Well done Emz - don't get yourself down, you are doing really well :D xx

Aaaw welcome back Blonde, glad you had a great time. Nice to see you back here :D xx

I'm gonna go for this to! Will make my target 15lbs: Annaphylactic - Sundays - 21lb - 3lb so far! Bekimo - Wednesday - 21lb - 3lb so far! Bronte - Fridays - 20lbs - 4 lbs so far ! catznolan - wednesday - 24lb - 3lb so far!! Cherry plum – Thursdays – 21lbs - 11lbs so far Emzski - mondays - 18.5...

I think it's a personal decision that you would have to make in adult ego state. Weigh up the pros and cons to see if the benefits outweigh the fact that you will probably put weight on. I doubt they would - but I suppose it's more of a psycological issue than anything else :D

I do wish you the best of luck SB. I also agree that RTM and maintaining after will be the hardest part. I think that I will do RTM and see how it goes. Seems the right thing to do :D

Thanks Guys. I must say that I haven't lapsed at all during Foundation, and haven't really found not eating a problem. I think you have to come to a point where enough is enough - and that's where LL came in. I agree with your comments LS - abstinence certainly shows the points in your life...

You deserve so much more Anna. Kick it into touch - if he wants you then he'll work for it. If not, then you're better off looking for someone who will. Bloody men. :D

I sympathise completely Rach. It's pretty expensive...and I know all of the arguments about your health being worth it and think of all the money you're saving. To be honest I'm not actually saving that much! RTM is still going to cost for the first few weeks. The pros and cons are too many to...

Thanks for that girls :D Your rant is welcomed Anna - and the animals would be the last ones emaciated in my house!! I understand that my thinking may be due to having had enough of this abstinence for 12 weeks. It takes it's toll on a lot of aspects of life, socially and personally. I'm...

Hi Guys, I hope everyone is well and happy :D I have been contemplating what to do after foundation. I have another 2 weeks to go after this Thursday and probably another stone to lose - so with money being tight, etc, I figured I would join SW to drop the remaining weight. I'm not really...

Aaah, I wasn't implying that your life is a bed of roses Anna...we all have our problems afterall :D Just saying that your news from LL was amazin ;) Good luck with the doctors - I hope that your BP can be resolved if it is that low, it would be a shame for you to have to give up after...

Bit of an anti climax after Annas stunning news....but I lost another 3lbs last night :rolleyes: Hard act to follow really :D

I was going to post something intellectual and stimulating to the thread.....however, I have decided that I should say exactly what I think instead. Cut all their fricking bits off, boil them and make them eat them :mad: I think my opinion has been voiced now. Thank you. RIP Baby P, free...

Well done Picnic - a great result working with your LLC. You are doing great - stick with it. People will notice and they WILL comment...... You'll get fed up of saying "oh thank you!" by the end of it! :D xx

Welcome back Mike! Good to see that you have the resolve to get back on the wagon - unless it was our femine charms that lured you back ;) :D xx

Picnic, think of how crap you will feel if you give in. You've come this far - don't give in now :) Busy yourself with other things, take your mind off it. Dwelling with just make your internal chatterbox talk you in to it more. :D xx

For every bad story you'll get 10 good ones. Nothing is ever perfect and our bodies have different tollerances. It's good to be aware of the symptoms and the dangers of these things, but ultimately the decision between healthy and slim or obese and unhealthy is ours to take. Maybe the time...

Get a second opinion before you start to worry. The doctor is the best person to advise you on what you need to do to stabilise your BP. I've been lucky with this, mine was read yesterday and is near perfect. Good luck with the doc and let us know how you get on. xx

Good grief Anna, you don't look like the same person in your pics! You had a very pretty face to start with...but you are beautiful now :D Well done, you look fabulous ;) xx

Hi Guys, Sweety - I have no idea why my LLC thinks I'll be in RTM, we haven't discussed my target weight or BMI....but at the end of the 14 weeks I will still have about a stone and a half that I want to lose. I think it's pretty pointless to do 14 weeks and then not hit your target. Jash...

GO ON SHAZ!!! Very nicely said. You are lovely Emz, and if they can't comment on the difference in you then they are either rude or stupid....or both. <Rebellious child steps back off the box> :D xx

Hellooo! Milk week is week 13, you're only meant to do 12 weeks on a VLCD, so you introduce milk on week 13 to make it a LCD for a week. Apparently I will be on RTM by Christmas (I'm not sure where the decision was made but thats what my LLC says!!!). If I lose another stone in this month...

Hi Folks, Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better Sweety. It's tough when you have pains and have to deal with them as well as your normal everyday issues! Babs - arrrggghh@ stew! I love it and it would be sooo comforting...change the channel quick! Jash - I know exactly how you feel. My...

<Raises hand> I'm here :D Been very busy at work...mostly. Although I do still find time to play the arcade games on the forum. I think I may have a new addiction :p Thanks Sweety - and good luck with developers....I'm sure you will be just fine though ;) Well done for the turnaround Anna...

Thanks Guys - I love the positive strokes :D I am so pleased, can't begin to describe it really! xx

I feel like this is going to come across as a brag / boast, but I feel I need to air it.... I'VE LOST 3 STONE!!!!! :rotflmao: AND....my BMI is down to overweight. WOOP!! :D I feel wicked and I am soooo happy that I could cry!!! :smoke:

Nice to see you again Jash :D I have lost another 5lbs this week, taking my total loss so far to 3 STONE!! Which I think is pretty good for 9 weeks. Can't tell you how pleased I was last night! Hope everyone is well and good luck to anyone who has weigh in tonight :p xx

Well done you lot - you're all doing so well :D My weigh in is tonight, so I will update tomorrow. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone who has weigh in today ;) xx

Erm...not really..... <blush> I apologise for lowering the tone of the thread and for flirting when all Pete wanted was an answer to his very serious and valid question. I have no idea what came over me. I am compleeeetely ashamed of myself. :o

Hmmmm. I was going to come out with some words of wisdom about how it is probably better to side with caution and mix them as instructed...... but then I got a bit side tracked looking at your pics! You are very cute. I shall now stop this flirting and remove myself from the thread...

Nice to see you back Wytchy - everyones has been wondering where you are :D Glad you're doing well ;) xx

YES YES YES!!!!! I agree with you as well GT - I think I need a new man to!! xx

Tut. How bloody romantic :jelous: She's a very lucky lady to have someone as lovely and romantic as you..... Either proposal would knock my socks off. I am soooooooooo jealous. Tut again. But seriously, best of luck to the both of you. I hope it turns out to be as beautiful and...

Good luck Rachel - you have done amazingly well. A great inspiration for us all :D xx

My sex drive has gone from none existant to...waaaayhaaaay! Unusual for me, but I can only put it down to weight loss. To be honest it's not just the drive getting higher but the whole thing getting "better". If ya know what I mean :D xx

Go for it Lynn. Your sister will have to freeload off someone else in future. Some people just don't know when they've got a good thing do they?! :mad: Get that application in - very best of luck to you :D xx

WOOP WOOP!!! Well done Anna - it was all worth it in the end eh? ;) You'll be on week 11 now then - so this week and 3 more to go. You will fly another stone by the end of foundation :D Well done girl, greatly deserved :D xx

Woop! Well done Guy - that's quite an achievement, especially in Dublin!! Good luck for Wednesday - I'm a day behind you, my weigh in is on Thursday night. Fingers crossed for everyone :D xx

Well done Sweety - we're on the same amount lost at the moment! I am going for the 5lb mark this week - it's a long shot but would take me to the 3 stone point as well :D Very well done for avoiding the temptation, food can smell soooo good sometimes! xx

You are wise Blonde Logic - and we are willing to learn <in the style of Karate Kid> :D Never really thought of it that way - but I think you may well be right...again :D xx

Thanks guys. Sometimes it's hard to differenciate between whats going on in my head and what's real. But I know it's not all in my head! I really do appreciate your support and value your advice :o It'll all come out in the wash..... xx

I would have shoved that Kipling slice straight up his arse :mad:!! I've talked about it - said all about the dangers of being overweight being greater than the dangers of smoking, blah blah blah. To be honest I get sick of hearing myself talk. It goes in one ear and out of the other with him...

Hi guys, I have found that my tollerance of people and situations has taken a massive dip the past few weeks. Things that I would have put up with have really got my back up. Does anyone else feel like this or experienced this? Or is it just me?!!! I don't get a great deal of support or...

I can completely sympathise with you Em. My OH is an arse - in general as well as about me losing weight. There isn't any "well done" or "you're doing great".....it's all "what have you lost?.....Is that all?" :mad: No flowers or notes saying how amazing I am or how proud of me he is. The...

I'm glad you're feeling better about everything Anna :D I had a lot of inches to lose, probably more so than you do, so don't worry and compare yourself. When you're the size of a truck it's gonna come off quicker! :D Very best of luck for Sunday - I'm sure you'll come back with a vengance...

Put your foot down girl. If you are good enough to have your neices when it suits your sister then it shouldn't be a case of doing it "under cover". If your brother in law sees that they do actually need you then he may change his attitude. You are after all their Aunty - where's the issue...

Hell no, you are not being unreasonable! I can understand that your mum is looking out for you, taking your past history into account, but she now has to realise that you are an adult - and as such will make adult choices for yourself. You have done soooo well in sorting out your disorder in...

4lbs loss for me last night, bringing total lost so far to 37lbs! And 20 inches lost! xx

Well done Babs - a loss is a loss :p I haven't had my before photo, I think our LLC keeps them and gives the before and after ones to us when we're finished. I'm dreading it! It's bloody cold today - even though the sun has decided to show its face! :D Makes a change from rain anyway..... xx

Hmmm....main reasons for losing weight.... 1. Want to feel better physically 2. Want to look better 3. To be able to go and pick clothes off the rack rather than going to the fat shop (Evans) 4. Hoping it will change my outlook on life (mental distortion & negative thinking) 5. Hoping it will...

Ok, I wouldn't go THAT far - this too cold to be Spring! but I will be glad if you are happier! Hi Babs, welcome aboard...the more the merrier because this thread is lagging way behind in terms of posting :( I haven't seen Jash on here for ages, I hope she's ok..... Anyway, onwards and...

You're back on the waggon Anna, and that's the most important thing. Look to the future.....a stone a month from here out :D You are NOT a failure, you've done so well up to now. It's just a blip and you will come back from this fighting and having a renewed sense of purpose. Buck up girl...

Where has Anna gone to? She hasn't updated and I haven't seen her around for a couple of days....... :( Thank you Sweety, I'm getting there! I haven't been exercising anywhere near as much as I should be...which probably explains how down and miserable I've been feeling lately :sigh...

Well done Laura :D I'm glad the lad is on the mend and that you have found your resolve! :D xx

I have to agree with Tara. My sister knows I've lost weight and even though everyone else commented at the weekend, she didn't say a word. Maybe a little bit of jealousy because shes put weight on lately. My tollerance of people has taken a really big dip lately...so that doesn't help the...

A good book to read is How to stop smoking by Alan Carr. It tells you how your nicotine cravings will be gone in 3 weeks - it's the mental side thats harder to get over....a bit like dieting! If you can put up with the fact that it's a bit Dr Phil (no offence meant to any of our friends from...

It's great that it makes you feel better Lynn :D I have wanted a Wii for ages, I think I might get one before the Christmas rush :eek: xx

Thats amazing BL - a fantastic start to your day!! :D xx

Another 3lbs this week - takes my total to 33lbs in 7 weeks. Half way through foundation now! xx

It's difficult. I know we're meant to set goals, but I don't really have a clue what weight I want to be! I figured I would just carry on until it felt right or my BMI is at a healthy level. I totally agree with Christmas. I've thought about it so much, I don't want to come off LL if I haven't...

Well done Guy! - THATS AMAZIN' !! I have my week 7 weigh in tonight - I am v. scared :eek: Everything is crossed to have a decent loss - 3lbs would be fine although I am greedy and want MORE!!! I will update tomorrow....until then, well done again Guy, hope you are all well :D xx

Oooh Rachel - I must be feeling emotional today - that bought tears to my eyes! It must have been an amazing feeling - if not a bit strange I should imagine! You have done soooo well - well done girl :D xx

Very well done BL - you are doing soooo well! It's funny to think that you're the same person who posted back in November last year saying how worried you were about starting LL - look at you now!! :eek: That new picture is amazing, you are a fantastic advertisement for LL and what can happen...

I told you so! :p Well done Sweety - great going! xx

The packs give the nutrition and calories to keep the body going. The counselling helps you to understand how you "use" food. Most people who diet end up putting the weight back on - because they never get to the bottom of the emotional and mental issues they have with food....... So long term...

Hahahaha - I did that one day last week! Don't worry - keep yourself topped up with water and then have your packs later :D xx

Keep positive Sweety :D Just bear in mind that it will come off...and even if you have a slow week you will catch up with it eventually. That's my mode of thinking anyway! Good luck and don't forget to come and post how you've got on ;) xx

Another 6lbs off this week, bringing my total so far to 2 stone 2lbs lost :D Hurrah and Woop! xxx

You are absolutely right Guy! I'm not much for skinny blokes, much prefer to have someone big and protective....it's the girlie in me speaking. Of course, being a strong, independant and powerful woman, I don't really feel the need for a mans help or protection (at least I tell myself that!!) :p...

Well done Guy, great loss. Nice to see you on here....I thought you had left us for the lighterlife community! :p xxx

Same here -the binmen are getting an easy ride from our household..... I may have to start putting bricks in the bin to make them earn their money.......:p xx

LMFAO!!! Yeah men - where are you?! Part time posters.......:p On a slightly different note - I'll have whatever you're taking today BL! You seem to be on a hyper! :D xxx

About 6 for me I think - haven't quite decided yet because I think I'll have to see how I feel. Nearly 2 stone down already, so another 4 (ish) to go! :D xx

*sigh* (((hugs))) I thought I was the most miserable, pessamistic person on here...it seems like you're catching me up! You ARE losing weight and if you have to take antibiotics, then you have to take them. If that means eating a bit of food then that's what you have to do. It's not like...

Don't stress about it too much Sweety - just learn from the situations. Maybe it would be better to try and avoid these kind of environments if you are pressurised to eat? Well done on the weight loss in any case....but I would just like to say....if you talk about food again I will have to...

Get those bloody packs in Anna! You must have all 4 - it's the rules and probably why your loss hasn't been as high as previous weeks. Have 2 at a time if it helps. I sympathise with the losses you have had. My Dad is also my biggest critic and even though he has said some quite hurtful things...

Thanks girls, you are all completely right as usual and post the same type of replies that i would have done! :D Everything seems to be magnified on this program. Feelings that I would normally bottle up until I snap come to prominance so much easier and quicker! Dealing with general day to...

Hiya Girls (& Guys) I'm not usually one to start threads. I mostly lurk around and post replies when the need takes me. Today is a little different because I feel completely naffed off and had to vent it somewhere!! I don't feel the need to eat, even though I seem to spend all of my time...

Thanks Sil & Bubbles - sounds like it's certainly worth a read......

No need to apologise, we're all desperate to lose the weight....probably why most of us have turned to LL as a final resort. You will be successful if you want to lose the weight as much as you sound like you do! It may be worth calling the nurse and talking your issue through with her. LL...

Most certainly rigid...there is no grey! You follow the rules and you lose the weight, that's the up and down of it. I start my group class next Thursday, so my weigh in day will change as well. By the time I go to my first group I will have already been on LL for nearly 7 weeks! :D Although...

Another 3lbs lost this week. It's getting there....... xx

Hi Guys n' Dolls..... Well done Anna, certainly getting there now and your pic looks lovely! Great loss Nnif, I bet you are really happy with that! Sweety, don't worry about the 1lb loss. A loss is better than a gain and your body will catch up with the losses :D Nice to see you Jash -...

Good luck Emz, hope it goes well for you today. Just remember to keep some water with you ;) ! Keep us updated on your progress :D xx

Amazing BL!! A million congratulations to you :D Best of luck with RTM...although I have a feeling you won't need luck. I look forward to feeling as you do now!! xxx

Hi Maybe, There are a couple of us on here from S-o-T. I personally go to LL in Stafford because its easier for me with working down here. Laura (stokieslimmer)goes to the one in Hanley I think....but I'm sure she will catch up on this thread and answer herself! :p I haven't started a group...

I'll give it a go to...... NAME: Paula AGE: Clinging on to 34 TOWN: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire DO YOU DRIVE: Yes, Vauxhall Corsa (its a knacker) and a 1979 1100 Mini Special (I'm a Mini fanatic!) JOB: Operations & Contracts Manager HAIR COLOUR: Brown EYE COLOUR: Brown ANY TATTOO’S...

Thats brilliant Guy, well done. These bloomin men are whipping us girls! :D August Starters List annaphylactic - warwickshire - week 5 - 6 stone - 18lbs lost Polly740 - Staffordshire - Week 5 - 5/6 Stone - 21lbs lost Guy - Essex - Week 5 - 6/7 stone - 31lbs lost

10.5lbs in your first week and you feel like your failing! :eek: Stop being so hard on yourself - the pop ins are exactly that - pop ins. Your weigh in is the time that matters.....so look forward to it. You have a great start to build on. Follow the plan and the results will speak for...

August Starters List annaphylactic - warwickshire - week 5 - 6 stone - 18lbs Polly740 - Staffordshire - Week 5 - 5/6 Stone - 21lbs

Hahahaha - YES. Did cry, have cried and still want to on occassion. We can't turn to food for comfort or to relieve boredom or combat sadness - so it makes us face the demons instead of burying them. You're lucky to have people who are supporting you (and doing it with you). I think that...

Thats great Lynn, well done to him! BL is right - you get to go next...but those men get the easy ride all the time! ;) xx

I'm sorry to say that I'm really pleased that you all have the same issue!!! It came as quite a shock (to say the least) and really did worry me. It's a massive relief to know that something horrible isn't happening and it's just a side affect of losing the weight. Thank you all for being so...

Well done Laura - that's amazing in 2 weeks! :jelous: Makes me a little bit envious! We all lose at different rates, so it's a case of taking our bag and dealing with it. I'm still really happy with a stone and a half in a month - it's more than I expected and well on target to drop half of my...

I go to a class in Stafford, as I work there so it's easier than racing to get back home. I did toy with the idea of going to one in Hanley (as I live about 2 minutes away) but it suits me going to Stafford and I can always pop in at lunch time and annoy my LLC! This forum helps a lot to...

That doesn't sound too supportive Bex. You ate sensibly, didn't stuff yourself with pies and chocolate...doesn't that say that you have learnt! :eek: I wouldn't worry about it - and certainly wouldn't take it to heart. You have done amazingly and quite obviously have learnt your lessons...

Another 5lbs gone :D More happy with my first measuring....5 inches off my hips!!! So - I am happy for another week, at least! xx

I'm also on Cerazette Tange. It's good to know that others have had similar symptoms - thanks for your replies girls...I feel much better about it now (although I will still be keeping a close watch on it!). :D xxx

Hi Gals, I have been on the pill version of Depo-provera for quite a few years. During all of this time I have not had a period. It's a common side effect that I have been quite happy with! Yesterday I started bleeding and still am! I find this really bizarre having not had one for years...

Aaaw thank you :D I'm sure you'll be fine but I will keep my fingers crossed for you anyway. Make sure you update us with your progress - good luck! ;) xx

Hiya Laura! It was a lovely weekend all together....especially with the footie result (but I won't say anything further about that!) You're doing really well - I bet you are very pleased :D xx

Thats fantastic Sheena. I can only echo Greenteas remarks! When we feel like we've taken all we can - we just look at people like you. It's inspiring :D xx

Well done everyone! You are doing great :D I have my weigh in tomorrow, I'm expecting a smaller loss because I had such a good loss last week. I think we will get into a pattern of loss....just don't know what mine will be yet! Very well done Anna - I bet you are delighted with 6lbs after...

Well done Guy - it's coming off with lightning speed now! :D xx

Just to add my tuppence worth... My LLC says that if the stick is dark pink then you are dehydrated. I think that's fair enough but a litre of water weighs a kilogram...so I personally try not to drink a huge amount of water before weigh in. I've never been told that I would be asked to leave...

Well done Karma, 9lb is great! Welcome to LL Serenity, you shouldbe excited - it's the start of your new life! :D xx

Oh yesssss. It's very common to dream about cheating, so don't worry about it! 9lb is a fabulous 1st week loss - well done! :D Stick with it and that 5 stone will soon be a distant memory :cool: Jash - don't you be disheartened girl - a loss is better than a gain :D Hope everyone is well -...

Hi Sweety, I use greaseproof paper, which is what I thought I should be using. I thought parchment and grwaseproof were the same thing? It drives me crackers when they stick. They just won't come off without taking paper with them! If anyone has any tips on using something different then I'm...

Hi Jash, Your nearest one will probably be the one I go to ;) They have a circuit of equipment, 10 items and you spend 3 minutes on each. It doesn't seem much but it's 30 minutes well spent. They have machines which work specific parts of your body and they will go through each machine with...

My LLC was a councillor before she was a LLC, which was a great base to start from. On top of this she did LL and lost 6 stone :eek: It's nice when someone can relate to you and you can joke about which packs you both like and dislike! She can also relate to symptoms and the little quirks we...

Hiya Sweety, Well done yourself for your loss - you're doing really well! I can see how fasting would affect your routine...but you seem to be doing well anyway :D I'm not sure about the 28 day check up thing. I'm in week 4 now and to be honest I hate going to the doctors when I'm ill...let...

Hiya girls! Thank you for your lovely comments :D I'm going to the gym twice a week - i think thats more than enough to start with. It's all cardiovascular stuff, so not too much of a strain. Just need to keep it easy and slide into it gently :) If you have a Gymophobics near you then it's...

6lbs!!!!!! I cannot believe it - and I swore when I saw it (not that my LLC seemed to mind that much!) :D So, thats 1 stone and 2lbs gone in 3 weeks. I am sooooo happy! :party0011: xx

Well done you! 9lbs is AMAZING :D Nothing like a good first week loss to keep you going........ xx

Woop! @ 4 feet!! Well done Blonde....you skinny mini :p Really so pleased for you, you deserve all the success and happiness that this will bring you :D xx

Hi Jash & All, It's all ups and downs at the moment. I have my 3rd weigh in at 1pm today - really want to hit 4lb this week and that will be my first stone! I have started going back to the gym, so I'm hoping that will help tone me up as well as burn a few extra calories :eek: I am happy...

I've read BLs posts from when she hadn't even started - it's an eye opener that someone who is now so confident and fabulous was actually no different to us new starters. The fear was still there, not knowing what was going to happen or how she was going to feel. And now look at her! :D A...

Well done Anna!! Feeling good now I bet? How much are you looking to lose while on LL? :D I have my third WI tomorrow, so I'm a day behind you but incredibly nervous about it :sigh: It all means so much! I will come back and post when it's done - until then I hope everyone is doing...

Well done Guy!! :D

I can't see the pics :cry: - but well done on the loss BL, you are a shining LL example :D xx

Good luck Wytchy, of course you will have lost :D Let us know how it goes.... xx

I couldn't agree more. I think we all have our demons and have carried them for a long time. This is going to be a radical change in all of our lives, and we'll all probably feel like different people both physically and emotionally. We need to express this somehow - and it's probably easier to...

Hi Nnif, The water thing is a bit of an issue with me to. I started off by buying two litre bottles of water from the shop and then I just top them up with tap water and the flavourings that I bought from my LLC. It makes it easier to drink! I keep them on my desk at work, take them in the car...

Yesssss, bored, bored, bored! I'm trying some new stuff with the foodpacks, just to add a bit of variety :rolleyes: Not too worried about the weight loss, it will level itself out soon enough and I am starting my exercise regime tonight...hopefully that will help with the loss and tone the...

Another 3lb gone.... 70 to go! A tad sad that it wasn't a bit more, but I have to be realisitic about it. 3lb a week is near enough a stone a month - and I've already lost 10lb in 2 weeks :cool: Roll on next Tuesday! :D xx

Hi Jash...I work in Stafford and am part of the Stafford LL crew just off Common Road.:D It's easier to call after work or at lunchtime (like today). I start the group sessions at the end of September, although I don't think I'm doing too badly without them at the moment. Will be nice to meet...

I tried doing the crisps / popadums last night. They are actually fairly palatable! Makes a change to eat something that feels real. Just make sure you don't spread them too thick if you try to do the crisps. And don't overcook them! :eek: Theres a load of recipies on the main thread - so...

Nice to see you again Anna! Well done on the loss :D My second weigh in tomorrow, so will come and post again to let you know how it's gone..... I think I will be trying some of the recipies with the foodpacks this week. There's only so long I can be enthusiastic about soup and shakes...

Hi Medhurst, People deal with their last day in different ways. Personally I had a Macdonalds for lunch and Dominoes Pizza for tea the day before I started! (Sorry if that disturbs anyone!!). I really did pig out and take it as the last supper :eek: If you want to be healthy and slide into...

Yeah, my OH keeps telling me that my breath smells of acetone. Makes a change from him complaining about the smell of stale ciggies.....and it means I'm losing weight at the same time! Woop!! I'm sure he can deal with it for a few weeks! xx

Hahahahaha! The first time in our lives when we're actually happy to be told our breath stinks! With me it's usually because of coffee and cigarettes :eek: :D xx

Hi Guys & Gals, I just wanted to say a big "thank you" to all of the people on here who are an inspiration to all of us who have just started or thinking of starting LL. Women like Tange, Blonde and Bex are how we all aspire to be...even though they do it for their own good, they are still...

Wow, I'm still amazed by that 11lb weight loss from Guy! Well done you!! I'm strangely looking forward to my next weigh in...there's nothing like seeing it come off to inspire you to keep going! :D How are you doing Anna? When's the next weigh in? ;) xx

Ooooh good luck Guy! Let us know how you get on.....although I'm sure you will be fantastic :D xx

A positive attitude helps. I'm a born pessamist, so was a little like you. I've taken it as a challenge and I'm damned sure I'm not going to fail. Stick with it - be positive and smile about how great you're going to look!! :D xx

7lbs!! Half a stone in my first week - I am sooo thrilled :D How is everyone else doing and getting along with it? Is anybody as bored with these packs as I am :D Have got some different ones to try this week....hopefully will find something just as nice as the Thai Chilli soup :p xx

Thats good advice sweety :D I had lost 5lb at my pop in on Saturday (after doing 3 days!!) but I have my real weigh in today...in an hour and a half. I am wetting myself. I think we're always worried that it "won't work" or that it just won't come off as fast as we'd like it to. Best thing is...

Sorry for crashing your thread Bex......you look amazing. It's women like you who are an inspiration for us newbies. well done & much love xx

Anna! 6lb gone and you're disapointed! :eek: A stone a month averages out at 3-4lb per week...so 6lb is a great start :) I have my first weigh in (proper) tomorrow. Had a stop in on Saturday and had lost 5 lb in 3 days! I'm a bit scared now because i've gone on the scales at home and I don't...

I agree with the hermasetas thing - they are vile in vanilla latte...so much so that I've sworn never to have it again..... I'm just coming to the end of day 3, I have my pop in tomorrow but I really do feel fine after the headache and nausea of day 1. I haven't been to the toilet either...

My first day today...and I have a headache already! I know that I'm hungry because my stomach is sounding like a race track. I'm trying not to think of the things I'd like to eat and drink water instead. It feels like ages since the last shake :eek: I didn't realise what a negative attitude I...

Thanks MinnieMel, I understand that I'm not going to die of saggy skin, as I would do with heart disease! Just trying to plan ahead....:o Thank you for your advice and congratulations on the birth of your little girl (bought tears to my eyes just thinking about it!). They are all worth it in...

Sorry - How did we get from lops to tilt? :-)

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The very best of luck to you and we all look forward to seeing you back here soon. Let us know how it goes ;) Paula xx

Hi Gals, I have an appointment to see a counsellor on Monday - I must admit that I was a bit nervous about it all until reading all of your threads! This certainly seems to work, so I'm going to go to my appointment and get on with it. I just wanted to ask - has anyone had any problems with...