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    Rtm quick question

    When I did RTM I don't remember there being any limits at all on quantity - you had to make your own judgements, which was not easy after the regulation of abstinence but part of the process I think. I certainly had more than one serving a day and it didn't seem to be a problem. However that was...
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    Can you still lose weight on management?

    My LLC was very flexible but she did say she thought the ideal was to do RTM when you'd got as low as you wanted. There is a lot to think about and you don't need the extra pressure of needing to lose weight. I took her advice and was glad I did. Those in my group who still had a stone or so to...
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    Any October starters?????

    Hi, thought I'd look in as I'm back on packs for a little while. I did LL early 2007 and lost about 4 1/2 stone which I had more or less kept at bay since but since Easter I've lost the plot so am back to sort it out before it gets out of hand. I'm using CD packs but am doing LL in my head! Hope...
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    I'm so happy to be healthy!

    What an amazing achievement! The waistline reduction is especially impressive. Enjoy your chicken. I do recommend following RtM pretty closely - I am so grateful I did; I've seen a few people get a bit overconfident and subsequently go off the rails. My LLC reckons completing RtM is the key to...
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    Low Blood Pressure

    Hi Mandee, I had a similar experience towards the end - I started to feel light headed so got my husband to take my BP and sure enough it was 88/60. I got it up over the next few days by drinking (even) more and having some Marigold drinks for the extra salt! I gather a low BP reading isn't...
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    Eating On Holiday

    Hi Beetle, I went skiing on week 7 (2007) and was a bit concerned about my calorie intake. I needn't have worried - the only problem was finding toilets on the mountain. Not eating was fine - I cooked for the family and didn't feel I was missing out. I actually lost 10 pounds in the 2 weeks -...
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    What's your favourite and least favourite food pack?

    Never tried the nut bar - had heard how revolting it was. Loved lemon and rasberry & cranberry bars. Would even buy them if "normal" food at normal prices! (Sad I know.) Shakes: caramel made me retch; as did new vanilla but I love the old vanilla with coffee. I quite miss it! Don't mind the choc...
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    Depression - it's a b**ch...

    Hiya Skinny, good to see your name on here again:). Sorry it's been a struggle; as Dancing says, thinking about getting help is scary. Good for you for accepting you need some. Keep posting - you're definitely not alone!
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    Depression - it's a b**ch...

    Hi AJ, good to see you on the forum. I'm glad you're getting some help. I feel for you - I have some similar core beliefs which I hope have been dealt with (mostly) but they do pop up again from time to time! Being aware that food is not the answer does make it more difficult to deal with...
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    My OH wants me to GAIN weight

    Hi JDI, just caught up on this thread - interesting. I'd just wait and see - my boobs were very shrivelled but have returned to normal now. As for the gaunt look, I think it's fairly common when you've just lost the weight but I like to think I look better now! Eating for a few months does make...
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    First ever gain

    Just remembered I also ate 2 small bars of chocolate last night - I had totally wiped that from my mind!! So that's another 500 calories... It was delicious but an unwise choice! Thought I'd better make the confession a complete one...(part of the learning process)
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    First ever gain

    Hi Laura, I have quite a few thoughts about glycogen! First, here is a reply I got from LL HQ when I asked about it: This is really quite individual, glycogen stores can be in continuous flux and energy requirements are different for different people. It would also depend very much upon what...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    JDI and Mrs L, hi, this is really interesting! Must come back later and think about it - we're about to go off to take the German exchange student for some traditional fish and chips! Needless to say I shall not be partaking - just eating a couple of scan bran to ward off any hunger pangs. I...
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    :( Am not well

    Poor you; sounds rotten. Maybe it's a viral thing. Keep sipping the water (for a change)! Hope you feel better soon.
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    Managed a full week on restart :-) - and target weights

    Well done UHS - you sound really positive. Good idea to do management ; it does help a lot! I was interested in the target weight thing and calculated mine; it's 8.2:eek:! I can't see myself getting that low but it would be interesting to see what it is like. That would be a bmi of about 19 but...
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    SORRY! SORRY! Better now, but any advice on books or LL/CD mix?

    Hi, re books: I am addicted to them and have a large collection. The Eric Berne book is Games People Play which is good. My favourite, and the one I would recommend if you just want to read one book is Eating Less by Gillian Riley (it's in my local library so should be available easily). It is...
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    Chicken is freaking out!!!! HELP!

    Hi Laura, I've got my records out and I'll try to answer your questions! To put it in context this is what I lost/gained in RtM: wk1 -6 (but I'd been wearing heavy jeans the previous week so that's really 4); wk2 +1; wk 3 -2; wk4,5,6 stayed the same;wk 7 -1; wk8 +1;wk9 same;wk10+1 then hols...
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    Cold remedy advice

    Sorry to hear you are unwell. Best remedy is to take paracetamol and ibuprofen (both - they are different so you can get the benefits of 2 drugs) (and make sure you keep topped up with the maximum dose even if you start to feel better) and.... you've guessed it...plenty of water! I suppose warm...
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    Beyond Management

    "mine is to maintain my weight without dieting" I found your post very interesting Karion. Your aim is what I aspire to have but it is hampered by the fact I've not yet worked out exactly what weight/shape I want to maintain. I hope to find that out within a month. I've been eating conventional...
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    Beyond Management

    Thanks for that. We all seem to do the same things! I can so relate to the "panic mode". Fortunately I was going to the sessions while this developed so was able to put a stop to it after 2 weeks (packs to get my focus back) before the weight zoomed up. I went to my management meeting today and...
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    Beyond Management

    Hi, not exactly "beyond management" yet but working towards it. I started LL Jan 14 2007, lost nearly 4 stone on foundation then started Route to Management (RtM). Completed RtM mid July so have been doing management for nearly 3 months. RtM was a positive experience for me. I had been...
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    How much weight have you lost in route to management?

    I agree with Jo - go low. Putting weight on (if you need to) with food is a lot easier than losing it with food! You've got to consider the glycogen factor as well. Cerulean wrote something very good about that - might be worth doing a search. I think it was about getting to a BMI of 22.5 then...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    Sorry to hear the jelly is causing problems! Good for you for getting rid of it. I agree, the sweetener is not the best, but I do have a (childhood?) fondness for jelly. I find the jelly a real help - shows how different we all are. Think my LLC thinks I'm a bit strange as I have confessed to...
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    1st day management ........and...

    A word of warning for whenever you start drinking alcohol again - the first glass does have a huge effect as your body has very little tolerance for alcohol! I had been warned and had a tiny glass of wine but was still shocked by how soon it affected my senses! An interesting experience.
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    Well done for making it through the first week. Don't know why your LLC was horrified about your weight loss! I can't see how you can avoid losing weight the first few weeks if you stick to the programme given the amount of food you can eat. Maybe she's not used to people sticking to it! One...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    I think it's important not to get too bound up with "being allowed" foods. However this is a golden opportunity to learn to choose the healthy option. The guidelines are sensible and IMO you would do well to choose the fat free/natural yoghurt route as recommended by the programme. Muller...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    You can have any yoghurt you like! You are free to choose! It's a tightrope doing RtM without making yourself feel restricted. However the wise advice of the management book guidelines is to choose fat free. Yeo Valley do a yummy fat free natural one. I mix it with tomato salsa (weird I know)...
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    News from LL

    My LLC went too mentioned something about a monthly group - I'd like that as it's easy to miss seeing the people you started with when you aren't going every week. Not mentioned snack ranges though. Sounds interesting, but I think it would be better to get into the habit of doing it yourself eg...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    JDI - you must be almost at the end of week 1 now - well done. I've got out my RtM food diary and saw that I felt bloated the first few days, then it wore off. I switched to having my meal at lunch time which worked very well. On the calorie front: I wrote down all the food I ate from week 3-7...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    Keep going Sun - it does get better - honest! I was disappointed too.
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    1st day management ........and...

    It will get better! I remember feeling bloated despite the relatively small meals. Your stomach just isn't used to solid food so it takes time to adapt. Don't worry.
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    Glad you're feeling better! I think it's very normal to think a lot about food at this stage. It's worth turning the thinking into planning (menus, shopping lists etc). One of my group was hot on planning and did very well. My planning was and is too sporadic. Having written that, I feel...
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    tactical cheating....

    Hi Tygermoth, Well I'm going to echo Cerulean, Mrs L and ice moose. You can choose to have your bagel and you may still lose weight. However IMO you will have massively reduced your chances of succeeding in being a slim, healthy person for the rest of your life (if that is what you really...
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    Hairloss and periods - the real deal

    Interesting thread! Periods: before LL - regular but annoying - light and lots of spotting. Now still regular, no spotting and "normal". Hair:I have long, fine hair and started losing it week 5 of RtM. Loss has slowed now 4 months later and I didn't really notice a difference. More...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    Hi JDI, hope you're feeling a bit better today. You might have a virus - feeling tired is not always about lack of food! There are a lot of bugs around - one of my kids is off school today. It sounds like you're doing brilliantly. You are wise to keep looking at your blue book - the green one is...
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    Just Do It's Route to Management

    Good luck with RtM JDI - your account of your first meal made me smile. I too had read the threads and was expecting not to be able to manage much (how wrong I was!). However had no problems tucking into very large portions of protein! Despite this I kept the same weight throughout after losing...
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    What was your start weight and how much did you lose in 100 days??

    I started at 13.3 and was 9.4 at 98 days and 8.12 at 105 days so I lost between 55 and 61 pounds at 100 days - call it 4 stone. I went straight into management and stayed the same during the 12 weeks but am about 4 lbs heavier now which suits me fine. Good luck with LL - you'll be transformed...
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    How did you find out about LighterLife?

    Hi Mrs L I found out about LL just before last Christmas. I telephoned an old friend from where I used to live and one of the first things she said was, "Guess what - I'm skinny!" This got my attention as we'd done the WW/SW treadmill together with limited success. She explained what LL was (I...
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    BORING!!

    I read this thread with interest as the feeling that "I'm boring" is one of the core beliefs that doing LL has made me identify and deal with. All I can say to those who feel put off posting by FP's comments is take no notice. Minimins is a great resource for those of us doing this crazy diet so...
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    AmandaJayne - back from cruise!

    Welcome back AJ, glad you had a great time. Love that bit about you are lucky you can eat what you like, you're so slim - I look forward to hearing that one day! Maybe these "naturally slim" people really do have to try. However my younger son continues to inspire me - he went on a school trip...
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    A Management Question for Cerulean and Other Long-Term LLers

    Hiya Mrs L; read this with interest. The other interesting thing ... is that my counsellor (who has been doing this since the programme began) actually advises getting to BMI 22.5 and THEN losing a couple of pounds short of whatever you lost in week 1 (your glycogen load) as this is the weight...
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    Hair loss???

    I didn't shed any extra hair until week 5 of management - I'm on week 12 now and it's getting less noticeable. It doesn't bother me much - just would rather not have to do extra hoovering as it sticks to the carpet. I'm as bad as the dog! I'm sure you won't shed at the same rate for longer than...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hi Betty, so sorry to hear about your Granddad. I know it was expected but it's still very hard to lose someone you love. Week 6 - I remember thinking good - more fruit! Still eating loads (had a yoghurt session today!) but found the bread disconcerting. I think I'll be sticking to low GI...
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    Black or White... but which is right??

    Claire, just want to echo what the others have said. I too stayed abstinent and I'm now in week 11 of management. I have had plenty of opportunity to deal with issues about food! I'm glad I followed foundation as planned and have used lots of things I learned. You may learn from lapses but they...
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    Thought Records

    Thought records are incredibly useful; some would say vital to long term success - it's well worth the effort of learning to do them. I found writing in the book difficult because of the paper and the fact the spine isn't good. I wrote out my own template (well did it on the computer) and...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    I'm so sorry to hear the news about your Granddad. It's a very sad time for you and your family. I'm glad you have at least had the chance to say goodbye. I've just finished my cheese week and about to start bread, which will be the first major challenge. My LLC interestingly said that for...
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    Week 5 Management Query

    Hi Betty, looking back in my book for week 5 I see that I usually had a vanilla shake with coffee for breakfast, then fruit mid morning, something like a cottage cheese and prawn salad for lunch, fruit or yoghurt for a snack then protein and veg for an evening meal (plus fruit/yoghurt). I would...
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    I'm Starting Management Tomorrow

    Last time I did some I still wanted to lick the mixture from the bowl. This is built in from childhood as it was a treat when I was younger I remember my mum letting me dip my finger in the remaining mixture in the bowl. Something I need to address if I ever trust myself to bake anything in the...
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    Official Post Holiday Weigh In

    That's really impressive - especially managing to jump straight back into abstinence, despite bad news on the scales when you got back. I'm glad you ended up with a good loss! Just shows the effect of glycogen.
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    Too many stickies?

    Thanks Mini - that's much better. Reminds me I need to have a clearout in the kitchen - it's easier to find stuff if there are fewer things around!
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hi Betty, glad you are enjoying the yoghurt and fruit! I wouldn't worry about how much yoghurt you eat - you need the energy for your impressive exercise schedule. It's straight maths, not crooked thinking! I thought I quite enjoyed exercise but I'd struggle with a regime like that! You'll reap...
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    Fat/Sugar Free V Full Fat Sugar

    This interests me too. By no means do I have any formal education in nutrition but I am very interested in food and cooking. I gather there is some firm evidence that consuming sugar free products (eg diet coke which I love!) can result in weight gain in the long term as the chemicals confuse...
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    1st time off the rails in 2007 - and the world hasn't ended!

    I'm on week 9 of management and I've read a few posts from people who are nervous about eating again, partly for fear of losing control and regaining weight. Well I lost control on Tuesday night but the good news is it's OK - what happened next was quite different from the pre-LL days. We've...
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    Yorkiegirl moves into management

    Had a cup of tea with milk this morning and I definitely don't like the Yorkshire tea bags my mum has bought! Yuck. I've gone off tea too - I'm quite sad about it as I really used to enjoy a cup of tea!
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    Has counselling helped you?

    Short answer is YES! Like most people on here, I've lost and regained a few times. This time feels different and I know I can maintain my current weight (or be a successful weight holder as LL say!) for life as long as I put into practice what I have learned. I think you have to be prepared to...
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    How do I deal with this one?

    Decision made, will turn up after they will have eaten most of their goodies, introduce myself and sip sparkling water, be social like the good elder sister that I am. If thats not enough for her, then I guess its just tough! MY life/health/happiness are only just beginning to come first for me...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hi Betty, I'm sure I've got a Carol Vorderman book somewhere - I know there are quinoa recipes in there. If I find it I'll tell you! You sound as if you're doing really well, despite the trauma with your grandparents. "You may find that you are not able to eat as much bread as you feel a lot...
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    Hope for anyone with saggy boobs!

    Thanks AJ, that's really cheered me up. It will cheer my husband up even more!
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    Maintenance Book

    Hi, I wrote a list of the foods reintroduced for each week on a thread entitled "Management question please help" started by Betty Boo. It's on page 5 at the moment. The list isn't exhaustive and leaves out meat (wk 1 chicken, fish etc; wk 3 lean red meat) but it will give you an idea of the...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hi Betty, sounds like things are going better with the food. It's bound to take a while to feel comfortable with such a massive change. "So you feel like a lemon bar is comfort food even though you aren't that keen on them. Thats really odd. Have you got any other comfort foods? How do you...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hiya Betty, Sorry to hear about your grandparents. I wouldn't bother about the weight loss; week 1 is virtually SSing anyway - a bit of protein and a few leaves are not going to give you enough calories to stop losing weight. I technically lost 6 lbs the first week but it was really 4 as I...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    How did you get on at your meeting Betty? Hope the last couple of days have been a bit easier:).
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    You're so right about thinking long term AJ. I've started to relax the discipline of writing down what I eat and trusting myself more. Funnily enough this seems to have coincided with the complete restoration of my glycogen as I am starting to lose again! A few potatoes should sort that out...
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    what was your turning point to join LL?

    Some very interesting thoughts. For me there were 2 main things: I knew that statistically, if I continued to live with a BMI of 30+, I was likely to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years or so. I knew that if I did, I would get it under control and lose weight. So it was blindingly...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hi again Betty. I'll try and answer your questions. Glad I kept my food journal now - it's quite interesting looking back. Fat contant - yes I look at it. Don't always take too much notice! Basically I know whether what I'm going to eat is OK or not. For example tonight I'd got some tomato and...
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    I'm Starting Management Tomorrow

    Sam, I was about 9.4 when I started management; my goal was 9st ish but I was happy with the "extra" 4 pounds. As it happened I lost some more but am really glad I have not started eating with the pressure of trying to lose. I do think it's important not to start management too early if...
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    Betty Boo Management Journey

    Hi Betty, I've just got in from my management meeting (well I did watch the end of the grand prix and eat before I hit the PC). I'm sorry you've had a confusing week and don't feel you've had the right support. Management is very different from foundation and our sessions change in nature from...
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    When to go into management...

    Hi Tiger Girl, just to echo what the others have said; the time to do management is when you feel ready. My LLC said that ideally you should get to the weight you want to be first to avoid the pressure of needing to lose weight. I originally aimed for about 9 st as I had been that before and...
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    Highs and lows...

    Totally agree about the smocks - they weren't flattering first time round. I'm very surprised they've made a comeback - as ISOM says even thin people look dodgy wearing them. Hope this "pregnant" story makes you feel better: A builder working on a house near us came to my door to ask...
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    This is what I did!!!!

    They had a good film of Stealth on Blue Peter this week - the camera was fixed on the front of something so you got a realistic view of the ride. Can't say I'm desperate to do it! My favourite is Air at Alton Towers - that's my limit.
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    I'm Starting Management Tomorrow

    Good luck with your week 1 restart! I'm glad you've got a new LLC. The support is vital - I've had a few blips but what is different now is that I face the truth and compensate over the next couple of days. My weight has only varied by 100 grams over the last few weeks! I had a blip yesterday...
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    What are slim thighs?

    When I was at school (more than 25 years ago now:eek:) someone had a magazine article which dealt with "the perfect leg" (?). According to the article (if I remember correctly) the thigh should be 19 inches, calf 12 or 13 and not sure about the ankle - about 7? We all spent a lunch hour...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Just been looking at the JUDDD website - interesting idea. I can see it might be useful around Christmas time.
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    Going into management next week

    The answer is week 2! However I've stayed away from anything other than water most days as I know there's quite strong evidence that diet drinks are linked to weight problems. If I can find a link to the research I'll post it. I did enjoy my diet coke yesterday when it was hot though!
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Tiger Girl, you're not the only person who feels like that! I found the foundation session which dealt with asking for positive strokes quite uncomfortable. Yes it's nice to get the odd favourable comment from people you know well but I too am not keen on the other stuff. Fortunately I've...
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    From LL to Atkins

    Ditto. I'm halfway through management and I know I made the right decision for me; I'm finding the sessions really helpful and know what would have happened if I'd done it on my own... I asked my LLC what sort if "success" rate LL had - she said that of the people who complete management, 80%...
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    Management Question Please Help

    We had 3 "new girls" in the management group today (2 from my foundation group) and had a good laugh. The group is certainly more lively now. They were quite nervous about eating again too - think that's normal, though I don't remember being nervous; just rather pleased as I like food! I'm not...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    These core beliefs are hard to change. I think it must take months or years to alter them - but at least we are becoming aware of them, which is the first step. I keep listening to the management CDs (in the car or in the kitchen instead of background music) in the hope my mind will eventually...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Sounds wonderful AJ! I'd love to go to Cagliary - when I lived in France I knew someone from Sardinia and it did sound a fantastic place. I've never been on a cruise and probably never will as my husband gets seasick(doesn't stop him racing yachts and dinghies though!). I've always wanted to...
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    low b/p again...

    Hi ISOM, My BP went down too(a bit lower than yours) and was helped back up within a couple of days by increasing water intake (to about 6 litres from 4 1/2). I also had a couple of marigold drinks a day and took it easy. I gather it's not especially worrying (medically) to have a BP at these...
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    Management Question Please Help

    Good luck with the cottage cheese tomorrow! Is Monday when you have your first management meeting? Hope it all goes well.
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    An upbeat message from Sez- amazingly!!

    I'm really pleased you've had a good week Sez. I'm also dead impressed you went on Stealth! I like rollercoasters but I looked at that and thought, "No!". Remember this week if you ever have a bad day again - hope you don't; you've had enough tough times!
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    Going to Thorpe Park on Friday!

    Have a wonderful time! We'll be making the trek there again in the autumn. We made the mistake last time of going on Tidal Wave first as it was by the entrance and there wasn't a queue. It took some time to dry off! Great place for a day out - better than Alton Towers. Do you know about single...
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    I'm Starting Management Tomorrow

    Glad you enjoyed the cottage cheese Jo. Good luck with the new counsellor too. You'll soon be on lettuce to go with the cottage cheese - it was the first time in my life I'd ever found salad leaves exciting :).
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    I'm Starting Management Tomorrow

    Good luck! I know what you mean about feeling tired towards the end. Have you seen that Betty is starting management too within the next few days? Looking forward to hearing how things go for you.
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    Management Question Please Help

    Thanks for that Betty. I'm afraid my tum is wrinkly but it's usually out of sight so that's OK. I do swim every week and do a Body Balance class (mix of yoga/tai chi/pilates) and a lot of walking with the dog. I know I need to do some more focussed exercises but as you say need to keep it up so...
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    Management Question Please Help

    Hi Betty, they don't specify a number of grams - just talk about reasonable portions e.g. protein - palm of hand size. I actually had a lot more than that at first because I wasn't concentrating properly! The plan specifies to have your protein at just the one meal to start with. You are only...
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    Management Question Please Help

    Hiya Betty, well here goes! (omitting meat) Wk 1: 3 packs a day plus one "meal"; cottage cheese, egg whites, quorn, tofu from day 3: herbs + spices, condiments e.g. vinegar, raw salad leaves Wk 2: 3 packs a day, one protein meal plus snacks; all of above+ sugar free jelly:), raw veg e.g...
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    Cookery Books and Management

    Hi Mrs L, you do get a small recipe book every 4 weeks on management which gives you some ideas for the foods introduced each week. As the list of food is restricted, "normal" recipes aren't that useful. I tend to eat fairly simply i.e. protein plus salad/veg and fruit/yogurt. I think if I were...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    You're not wittering, AJ - and I think it's vital to look ahead to what must be one of the most challenging food environments ther is - a cruise ship. This visualisation approach must be a good way to anticipate situations - I really must work on that; it doesn't come naturally to me. I've...
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    start managment tomorrow ...

    Good on you for not buying the choc - know how you feel;I'm "allowed" to eat so why not eat that...? That fatal thought, "A little bit wouldn't hurt.." I remember the month before I got married - a lot to think about. Just take management one day at a time and do what it says in the book - it's...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    I agree with your instinct about avoiding hospitals! I know there is a only small statistical risk of dying under the anaesthetic (about 1/10000? - not sure) but for me I would not run any risk of leaving my kids without a mum just for the sake of a bikini. I got my copy of Eating Less from...
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    Getting through my birthday!

    I had my birthday last week on week 4 of management. Fortunately it was on a Wednesday and very low key - just my family. As for going "off-plan" I had one crisp, one potato wedge and a very small slice of cake my son had made! I have to say the cake did set me off on desire for sugary food over...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi AJ, thanks for that reply. I see you as the wise woman of minimins:) and really appreciate your posts. In an effort to distinguish between real hunger and psychological hunger I ask myself " what do you want to eat?" The answer is usually enough to figure it out! I must engrave that on...
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    How much will this slow down...

    Hi, I didn't do development - went into management after foundation but looking at my little book I lost 11 lbs in the last 3 weeks before management started at which point my BMI was 21.7. However I felt pretty bad at times in the last week as my BP went right down - really needed some more...
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    start managment tomorrow ...

    Just posted on the Jan thread. As Geri said, you do lose to start with - I've lost 7(5 if you count my heavy jeans!) in 4 weeks and that was wanting not to lose any more - there are not too many calories on offer at first:).
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    my little boy is off to France!!

    He'll be fine; my 14 yr old went to France when 11, then again this Easter and has another 2 trips this year (battlefields and canoeing)! He's getting quite a taste for it. And it does help them mature (a bit anyway).
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Good luck with management VG! You've got a lot to think about in the next few weeks, but I'm sure it'll be fine. I guess you've seen AJ's management thread - I find it really helpful for reference. What a lovely time of year for your wedding - we got married in November which wasn't too clever...
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    How many inches have you lost?

    Oh Virgogirl, I'm sorry if I made you feel bad; I hadn't compared the figures, was just made curious by this thread to work out inches/stone. On reflection, I was wearing a jumper when I started as it was January! That must have added an inch. Also I am VERY apple shaped so I don't imagine I've...
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    How many inches have you lost?

    I'm 5'5'' and have lost 62 lbs since starting LL (Jan 14 - 19 weeks). I have lost: 12'' - bust 12.5'' - waist 10.5'' - hips That works out at roughly 2.5'' per stone but the rate of loss was quite uneven.
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    AJ, I have a question. I know you are trying to eat a bit more but I wonder if in the last 3-4 months when you were probably undereating a little, did you feel hungry? Or was your desire to avoid the weight gains after dieting that you'd experienced in the past so strong that you didn't really...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi everyone. Very interesting discussion on appetite etc. I was so happy with not having the desire to eat - it was an eye-opener. However my appetite has returned:sigh: and so have the old thoughts ("What can I eat?"). I remember AJ's comments on doing management in adapted child mode, which I...
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    How far will they let us go?

    Hi Carla, I finished foundation on a BMI of about 21.5 and it's now about 20.5. My LLC said something a couple of weeks ago about not losing any more weight but as I pointed out it is difficult to eat enough calories with salad and raw veg! However next week (5) is wine and more starchy veg so...
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    Thyroid

    Hi FP, I was interested to see your post. I too drank my water, ate the packs (including 1 bar a day), did plenty of exercise and lost 20 lbs in the first four weeks. The only difference is that I was delighted with my loss! And I'm equally delighted with my foundation loss and where I am now...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Had a trip to Totnes yesterday - bit of a centre for alternative lifestyles and caters well for vegetarians/vegans/people into healthy or organic food so was on the lookout for ideas for my new eating life. I went into the local organic farm's shop and guess what I saw displayed prominently...
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    Malaria Tablets

    Carla, that sounds very interesting about vitamin B and mozzies - what dose of vit B did you take? Thanks!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Done the updates - hope I haven't missed anyone! Well done and keep going everybody. Tootsie Start Date - 4th Jan 2007 Start Weight - 13st 3.5lbs Current weight - 10.st 2lbs Goal Weight - 10 stone Total-42.5lbs in 10weeks Wk1 management - 4.5lbs WK2 management - 0.0lbs Wk3 management - 1.0lbs...
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    People starting LL in March...

    Good for you ISOM - you deserve a steady run of 4s (at least!) after all your trials. It does even out in the end.
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Good news about your Maths and English - I do admire you for going for this. I'm quite relieved I got "education" done and dusted years ago although sometimes I'd like to redo university as I think I could have got more out of it. Your soup sounds delicious - looking forward to making some...
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    Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here!

    Just discovered this thread so thought I'd post my photos now I know how. I started LL Jan 14 (thanks for the tip Heidi!) and it has worked!
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Good morning all. The book I mentioned, Betty, is Eating Less by Gillian Riley. I got it out of the library after seeing it in a post by Pixie. It is the most significant thing I've read whilst on this diet - fits in with the foundation stuff but really addresses the subject of addictive...
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    RElationship between weight and clothes size...

    Hi uphillstruggle, I am 5'5'' too. When I was 11.5 I was nowhere near a 14! My jeans are size 12 (Next, fairly skinny fit, 8 years old so high waist[bought to slim into!!:D]) and they are just right now I'm under 9 stone. However I need size 10 for many things in some shops. Just bought a pair...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    AJ, I've been thinking a lot about "meringue-gate". Firstly, thanks for your honest posts - it is so helpful to hear about real experiences. When I read about your meringues, the thought that came into my head was, "Well, they are low fat, it's not so bad..." And that thought is still there...
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    Glycogen Stores

    Does anyone happen to know how long it takes for the glycogen we lost by SSing to be replenished? I have an image of half a stone lurking somewhere, about to leap onto my scales! I'm following LL management pretty closely but wondered how many weeks/days it takes to be back to "normal". Thanks.
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi AJ, Mrs L, Betty et al, good to read everybody's posts. It's interesting hearing about your experiences with chocolate/sugary stuff etc AJ. I was in the newsagent's last night and at the till there was both Galaxy and Cadbury's Dairy Milk on offer. I found myself thinking, "I should get some...
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    Hair Loss

    FP, I was mildly concerned about the hair loss thing but if it came to a choice between being slim and healthy or temporarily losing a bit of hair... no contest. During foundation I noticed leg and underarm hair wasn't growing so quickly but now I'm eating again it's growing with a vengeance. As...
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    Just back from my holiday and lost lost 3lbs!

    Good for you Carole - sounds like you did the best thing for you and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the holiday. It would be hard not to in Greece! It just shows that holidays don't have to be as difficult as we think they might be and we can still have a wonderful time without loads of food...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi Betty and Aj, thanks for your kind words. Betty, the fruit is low GI for week 3 - apples, kiwi, strawberries etc. Exotic fruit (higher GI) doesn't figure until week 6 - I wasn't concentrating and had the yummy fresh pineapple by mistake! As for protein, you can have quorn, tofu, cottage...
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    3rd Weigh in !!

    Good on ya CC - amazing weight loss. It is a weird feeling craving salad etc - I was in a French hypermarket in Feb; walked past the chocolate and cakes then spent ages drooling over the veg - bizarre. Sorry to say that now I'm eating I'm much more interested in cake!
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    after foundation

    After management there is the option to have food packs - I believe some people find it helpful to use them but you can just get advice/support from the sessions without buying packs.
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    after foundation

    Yes, 3 a day for 2 weeks then 2 a day weeks 3-8; 1 a day weeks 9-12. It gets cheaper the fewer food packs you have too!:) If you search for Amanda Jayne's management thread all the details are in there.
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    Into the 13s-at last!

    Kathy, you're doing really well - nearly halfway to your goal. I know it seems a long time but Cambridge will take the same amount of time (but less money!) and you may not have as much support(except on minimins of course). The thing I value about LL is the management and ongoing support. I...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi AJ, Mrs L and Betty, I've been reading your posts with interest - replied yesterday but somehow managed to lose my post and couldn't face doing it again - it was long! Theoretically I'm doing fine with the eating - now on week 3 and enjoying the fruit; no major blips (accidentally ate fresh...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hi joh117, katie_oxo and jackiem38 - I've updated the stats; brilliant weight losses! Enjoy the S. of France jackie - lucky you! Tootsie Start Date - 4th Jan 2007 Start Weight - 13st 3.5lbs Current weight - 10.st 2lbs Goal Weight - 10 stone Total-42.5lbs in 10weeks Wk1 management - 4.5lbs WK2...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Thanks for that Mrs L - I would have said a lifetime too but 5 years - gives me hope! You'll be a teacher then AJ:) Having sailed through foundation (well relatively) reality is beginning to hit and old ways of thinking are resurfacing. I shall write about it later today - won't have time...
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    Marigold Boullion Powder

    I used to use less than a teaspoon in a drink - just a couple of pinches; as liitle as I could. I really used it to make a warm drink as I was often so cold. I used it sparingly as you never know what might affect you but I haven't heard of any adverse effects. It has got a bit of salt so was...
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    Emotions

    I'm sorry you're finding it hard Supermum - it is odd not SSing now; quite a change. We didn't have to think while on food packs! Is your LLC helpful? My management group is shrinking at the moment - waiting for the rest of the foundation group to join in the next few weeks. However my LLC is...
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    People starting LL in March...

    Brilliant news ISOM! I'm so relieved for you - was thinking of you last night and came on here this am looking for news of your WI! I bet your weight will drop off from now on, now you know what stopped you before. Well done - and try to get lots of sleep!!
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    week 12 of LL, low blood pressure, feeling ill

    Hi Helen, I felt like you at the end of week 12 - even sitting still the room was spinning. Thought I might have labyrinthitis, but luckily my GP was to hand (husband!) who did my BP (88/60) which explained my symptons. He told me to drink more and as I was pretty near goal warned me it might be...
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    Question update

    Thanks for the clarification - Our LLC explained about these and called them "courses" I think. She does not push them at all; there was a lady there wondering and the LLC said she thought she didn't need to do one. Obviously not profit motivated which is great! So you can come to meetings for...
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    OMG I'm in the 13 stone bracket!

    I'm so pleased for you Cherry Plum - more than 3 stone in 8 weeks - unbelievable! When I think of struggling with weight watchers for a measly 1/2 stone a month... Keep going and you'll be at goal in no time. Well done!
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    How important is BMI?

    Interesting question. I've just looked it up on wikipedia and while I don't understand some of it I think it seems that BMI is quite a rough guide. If you're tall your range should probably be higher than a short person but you need to take frame size, amount of muscle body type etc into...
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    OK HERE GOES NOTHING..PICS!

    You look fantastic Pixie - looking forward to seeing the whole of you though! Good idea of Geri's - we got ours by email which made it easier.
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    Doe's anyone ever feel light headed?

    I had this on week 12 - I was really dizzy even when sitting down and felt very weak. My blood pressure was low - 88/60 so I upped my water from 4.5l to 6 litres. That did the trick and got my BP up to 104/60 in a couple of days - felt a lot better. I did think I might have to start eating a...
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    2nd week on management - finally got the courage to post photos!

    Thanks Pixie - keep trying with your photos; we can't wait!
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    2nd week on management - finally got the courage to post photos!

    Thanks for your lovely comments flirty, nadhak, Mrs Lard (love the name but you'll have to change it soon!) and Betty Boo. Nadine, I used to live in Lincs and did WW and SW with Heidi! Unfortunately we also did caramel choux buns from Asda. Betty, I am 5'5'' and now weigh 8 stone 12 lbs...
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    Question for you all?

    I've just started "normal" management - nothing was mentioned about the "lifestyle" option. Don't think I'd have been tempted as I still need the structure. Sounds interesting though if slightly complicated. I've worked out the traditional management costs £363 altogether - quite a lot but at...
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    People starting LL in March...

    You're very brave ISOM - I have a phobia about hairdressers - haven't been to one for more than 20 years (weird I know). I'm sure you'll enjoy the results - everyone I know loves having their hair done. Hope the WI tomorrow goes well - you deserve a more encouraging number. It will come...
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    How Do I Get My Before And Afters On Here?

    Haven't a clue about scanners so can't help there! So relieved I've finally bitten the bullet and done mine - it's been a real hurdle for me. Suppose I ought to do a thought record or something! Hope you work out the technical bits soon - looking forward to seeing them.
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    My sister in law started teaching last year - she was a nurse originally then did other stuff, did a degree and the 2 year thingie in school. Not sure of her exact age but she must be 48 ish. She's a brilliant teacher and works so hard - very good value for the school! I'm sure you'd be like her...
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    2nd week on management - finally got the courage to post photos!

    OK so 2 more taken tonight, one with my top tucked in (stil feels weird - never do that!) and another in my favourite party dress which I managed to zip up for the first time yesterday so I'm officially size 12 again - 20 years after I bought it!
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    2nd week on management - finally got the courage to post photos!

    Well I've worked out how to put photos on. Also decided just to do it (inspired by AJ throwing her chocolate away) despite having a bit of a phobia about the before pics!! The first 4 are the LL ones (week 1 and week 13) and the 5th is today - week 15 and a bit. I'll have to do another post for...
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    MANAGEMENT

    You'll be fine - it feels odd at first but it's interesting and I'm enjoying both eating again and the novelty of not wanting to eat a lot. It's exciting to have the opportunity of a fresh start in our eating careers!
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    How Do I Get My Before And Afters On Here?

    Hi Pix, I've been having a go too! I think you scroll down when doing a post and click on manage attachments, then browse and upload. As far as I can tell you have to resize your photos if they are too big. I've nearly got my photos sorted but need to get another taken tonight as I was wearing a...
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    MANAGEMENT

    Hi wicked witch and pbfhpunk. I think development costs the same as foundation but when you are doing management the cost does reduce - the 1st 2 weeks (3 packs/day) is £49.50, weeks 3-8 is £33 (2 packs) and weeks 9-12 costs £16.50 (1 pack). Thereafter you can go to weekly management meetings if...
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    MANAGEMENT

    Hi Nicky - see you are in Princes Risborough - lucky you. I used to teach in Longwick and loved the area. Re management - I lost my weight in the 100 days, much to my surprise, so am now on the second week of management. We have 3 packs for 2 wks then 2 a day for 6 weeks then just one a day for...
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    slow slow weight loss - please help

    Do keep going Sarah - you will get through this difficult stage - it's impossible not to given the maths! You can't eat 500 calories a day and stick at a given weight forever. Our bodies are weird and variable - as are scales. I had a set which would vary by 7 lbs within 5 minutes. I've got an...
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    Management Thread ........

    Hi supermum, full English breakfast sounds nice! However I probably couldn't eat one yet... it's so weird getting full so quickly. Good for you for being aware of the link between your emotions and food - I'm sure you'll be able to work through this though. For Sunday lunch I had raw veg and 0%...
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    Help 1 Wks Holiday Starts Next Wed !

    Hi Carole, I know how you feel about holidays and SSing. I went to France skiing when I was on week 5. I wanted to SS but wasn't sure if I'd manage. I adore French food, especially cheese! Also I didn't know if I'd manage to ski every day on 500 calories. So I decided to eat protein(i.e.cheese)...
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    Life After LighterLife Management - What do you eat?

    I'm interested in that too! The answer lies here: AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1. This is the ongoing account of what happens post-12 weeks of management. I am an avid reader! It's worth looking for AJ's management thread too - it's brilliant. I think that I will have to watch myself in the...
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    Thankyou & an update from Sez

    I'm glad you're feeling better Sez - good for you for being so resolved. It will be worth it in the end.Hope the dulcolax does the job!
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    Management Thread ........

    Hi July Bride, basically we have a meeting like in foundation but only for 1 1/2 hours. Management lasts for 12 weeks and you pay for your packs a week at a time like on foundation. You have 3 packs a day for weeks 1-2 (£49.50) then 2 a day on weeks 3-8(£33) and 1 a day weeks 9-12(£16.50). It's...
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    Management Thread ........

    My LLC reckons it's best not to go into management if you are definitely wanting to lose more as it's just extra pressure on top of all the new stuff you have to take on board. However I've been told it's common to lose up to 7 lbs. I made the switch as I'm only a couple of pounds off my goal...
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    Help Needed - I am Drowning !!

    I worked out that to drink 4 litres between 7am and 7pm I needed to down a 500ml bottle every 1 1/2 hours - so sipping every 5 mins or so worked easily. Don't try to drink too much in one go - gradually is easiest. You will get used to it, and the toilet stops improve too - honest! Your body...
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    so so so tired and so very down

    Good morning Sez, hope things are looking better today after a good sleep. I'm glad you decided to post again and are going to stick with it - it'll be so worth it. I'm more or less at goal now and it's great feeling "normal" again. I was looking at your ticker and worked out you'll probably be...
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    Will I always have four boobs?

    I had similar thoughts not so long ago but they've almost gone now - need to do some more exercise to sort them out properly however! I'm also hoping my skin will tighten up a bit which should improve matters. I gather it takes a few months for the skin to catch up with the weight loss. As I...
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    2nd week on management - finally got the courage to post photos!

    Thanks AJ - you're right, I know. It's just going to take a while to get my head round it. I'm so cross with myself for not stopping myself get into that state but of course I wouldn't have those sorts of thoughts about others! What's in the past can stay there and I'll look ahead now. Still...
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    Management Thread ........

    What a good idea! Count me in. Only done 3 days (see recent post). It would be great to be able to support each other.
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    so so so tired and so very down

    Please, please post if it helps you - that's what this forum is for. It's horrible being tired but don't give up, you're doing so well - 51 pounds in 10 weeks is amazing. This diet is hard as it's so extreme and I think we all need extra sleep! I've been having to go to bed an hour (sometimes 2)...
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    2nd week on management - finally got the courage to post photos!

    Well I went to my 1st management meeting on Sunday (day 99) but had my first "meal" at lunch time before as I wanted to have Sunday lunch with my family. My son was excited he had to lay 4 places! We had roast chicken but I would have much rather had the carrots and broccoli! All I can say is...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    I can so identify with that feeling AJ - the number of times I have bought mini eggs to make Easter nests with the kids then eaten the whole pack before they got home from school! It always started with "Just a couple...". I admire your resolve. I hope I can change my thinking about chocolate...
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    I'm posting because I need this thread to be easy to find! It's brilliant for reference as I'm just starting out on management. Also I think it will be of interest to newer people who want to know about what happens after you lose the weight. I love this thread - it's so interesting and useful...
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    Bad day....

    Poor you ISOM, you have had a rotten day but well done for coping with it. Re the cooking/shopping thing - I've been doing that from day 1 as usual and I think it's actually been helpful as I got used to handling food that wasn't for me pretty quickly (no choice really!) and I'm hoping it will...
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    Skinnyminnys Before & Current Pics

    Hi skinny, great pics! Just to add my opinion - I think you should aim for whatever weight you want! I'm 5'5'' and 9.4 at the moment having gone to my first management meeting today and although I look "normal" and am pretty much a size 12, which I would be quite content with forever, I did used...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Thanks for doing this new thread AJ - it will be invaluable to so many people. Your food sounds wonderful - really healthy and tasty. I was looking through my green book today and found a bit I'd missed previously (on P. 147-9) about management and the "advanced" courses(Living Lighter and...
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    Week 9 weigh in...feeling chuffed!

    Well done Sez - 3 1/2 stone in 9 weeks is incredible! I had the same experience with the bmi thing - I concluded it was because the bmi is calculated by the LLC using the weight in kilos but with my ticker I enter the data in pounds. Since my LLC rounds down fractions of pounds I can really...
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    I Start LL on Monday

    Welcome cmacca and good luck! I'm on day 95 and had lost 3 stone 12 by last Sunday so 4 stone is possible - however I was only letting myself count on the 3 stone so the rest is a bonus. As the others say you're soon over the hardest bit. I was lucky and didn't have any problems the first week...
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Keep waffling AJ, it's great! You express things so well and I know I'm not the only one who finds it incredibly helpful. I'm starting management next Sunday and having read this thread I'm raring to go - it's like having a clean slate. What an opportunity:). I've been going through my (many)...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hello everyone, I've updated myself plus mindless, slinky, kels, katie oxo, new me, supermum - sorry if I've missed anyone or got my sums wrong. I'm starting management on April 22nd (Day 98) and am really looking forward to it. I'd love to lose another 2 lbs before the 100 days are up to make...
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    Cystits - advice please

    This may be like taking coals to Newcastle but I've always found drinking loads of water helps!! Not sure if you're in a position to drink even more than you do - I know I feel at my maximum. I used to have cystitis a lot but seem to have stopped now. Water always helped me. Sorry I haven't got...
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    Back from hols- hating myself

    Just a quick post - I'm in the science museum in Manchester (to see the Dr Who exhibition). Don't beat yourself up - every day is a fresh start and it's good you're so focussed at home. After all that's where you're going to be most of the time! I can identify with the control thing - that's why...
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    Two weeks and counting...

    Welcome chunkychicken - I can't say I'm knowledgeable but I did cut down on the carbs and drank 2.5-3 litres a day before I started and am glad I did (I don't like to suffer:D). I lost 4 lbs in the week before I started and I was in ketosis by day 2. Didn't have any bad side effects - just felt...
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    We are actually going on holiday!!!!

    ooh sounds lovely Sez - we've done exactly the same for the last week of the summer hols but in Corfu. Don't worry about food yet - wait until nearer the time and see how things are going then. Just enjoy the excitement of looking forward to going to a gorgeous place:). It'll be so relaxing and...
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    Can I resist temptation- Hippoellie's short and sweet holday diary

    Well done for surviving the train journey and 1st day - you know you can do it now! You've got over the biggest hurdles so just enjoy the holiday and be proud of yourself for thinking all those "adult" thoughts. It's great your husband is so supportive.
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    My Local Surgery / GP Notice on door for LL'ers....

    Keep posting Helen - some excellent points! I personally think £104 is over the top and especially £50 for BP checks. Difficult to separate work time/out of hours. My husband works 80+ hours per week as he feels it important to do a proper job (for which the NHS doesn't resource him properly)...
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    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Glad you're doing OK! Sam's just done his options too - and shocked us by choosing textiles(!). Nothing wrong with that except he's not exactly shown aptitude/interest in it before. A quick survey of friends involved in university admissions indicated he'd get away with one duff grade so that's...
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    Can I resist temptation- Hippoellie's short and sweet holday diary

    Have a wonderful time - I went away (skiing) after a few weeks but managed to SS despite yummy French food. I did inhale the fumes from the fondue though! Travelling was tricky - we drove from Calais to the Alps so I drank lots 1/2 hour before petrol stops. You're in ketosis so you won't be...
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    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Good morning Heidi - hope you have a good day! You can do it - just take it one step at a time. I am totally obsessed with a book I got out of the library last week - starting to read it for the second time, called Eating Less by Gillian Riley. Don't know if you've come across it but it...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    I've updated my stats and yours too Cath - pretty impressive rate of loss! Oh I've just noticed yours need doing too Virgogirl! Aren't we all doing well?!:D Re the size/weight debate:I'm 5'5" and am now less than 10 stone but am definitely no less than a 14! My size 12 jeans just about touch...
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    doctors charging for the monthly LL checks?

    Thanks AJ and hippoellie That's a real shame, but good for you for taking control and taking the positive step of doing LL and regaining a healthy body. I'm glad you've got one nice doctor in your practice. I remember being told as a 17 year old with a BMI of about 20 that I had "a bit of...
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    doctors charging for the monthly LL checks?

    Sorry this is very long! - but it is the simplified version! There has been a bit of discussion on this thread about GPs and "bonus payments" so in the interests of fairness I thought I'd try and explain how it works (warning: it's complicated!). True up to a point but it's not quite that...
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    doctors charging for the monthly LL checks?

    I reckon this is a shining example of adult thinking! I must say I don't think I would be able to be so gracious but then I've got further to go than you AJ along the path to rational thought!
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Good for you AJ - what an amazing change!:D As someone who doesn't have scales which monitor fat percentages, is there any way I can find out my figures? I know you can weigh yourself in Boots but is there anywhere you can go to measure the other stuff?
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    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Hello Heidi, fancy meeting you here!! As you can see I have taken inspiration from you and here I am with a month to go! I've been meaning to phone you for ages to catch up - where does the time go? Iain is seriously impressed by this diet - he's never had anyone approach him for an LL medical...
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Hi AJ; glad you're able to post a bit and hope your back gets sorted out in Llandudno - I love it in North Wales, a few years ago we stayed at The Lighthouse on the Great Orme where we had the most enormous cooked breakfast. We gobbled it up and then the dog came in for the leftovers -...
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    OH still not speaking to me...

    Well done for not turning to food when you feel like this. I am very stubborn too but sometimes I have to decide if my pride is more important than my marriage. This diet is very hard on us as it's so extreme and I've found my feelings can be magnified sometimes. I think it's also pretty hard...
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    I am freezing

    Hi Samseal, I think it depends on the person! It is cold this week anyway - it got better for me after the first month but my fingers are like ice blocks again now the weather has turned. I tend to wear thermal long johns under my jeans and sometimes a thermal top - I find that helps. I also...
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    Just bought some self help books has anyone read them?

    Hi Pixie, I got the Eating Less book out of the library and have read the first few chapters - it's absolutely brilliant and I think it complements the LL stuff. I can see I'll have to buy it as I think I'll be re-reading it for a while - there's so much to think about. As I read I'm saying to...
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    People starting LL in March...

    Hi ISOM, good luck for tomorrow night! You sound really well prepared; you'll be fine. Hope you enjoyed Val d'Isère despite the skiing not being a great success - I gather conditions/weather in France last week were excellent. I have to say that skiing is loads easier when you've lost weight, so...
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    Progress pics

    Anna, that's fantastic! I'm so pleased for you. Keep going:)!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Fantatastic weight loss Kels - you must be ecstatic! Took me a month to lose that much. Not complaining though - we all get there in the end:D. I've put your stats on - hope I calculated your current weight correctly. My mind freezes a bit sometimes. Tootsie Start Date - 4th Jan 2007 Start...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hi Angela, have you seen this thread? Was it for real or a nightmare. I think you're normal! I've updated the stats including anything I can find from the past few days. Apologies if I've missed anyone/ got it wrong! Tootsie Start Date - 4th Jan 2007 Start Weight - 13st 3.5lbs Current weight...
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    Was it for real or a nightmare

    I used to dream I'd eaten at the beginning but that seems to have stopped now. My husband also had a dream I'd been eating and was very worried because he knew how upset I'd be!
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    People starting LL in March...

    Hi SoonB A kg is about 2.2lbs so just multiply the amount in kilos by 2.2. You're doing really well - keep it up!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Thanks Toots - interesting how we all vary so much! I need to be between 9 and 9 1/2 stone to be size 12 and "normal" for me. I found my old weight watchers stuff from 1993, after my first baby. I remember feeling enormous then and when I caught sight of my reflection in a shop window I was so...
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    Goombagirl Start date: Jan 14 Start weight: 13 st 03 lbs Current weight: 10 st 09 lbs Goal weight: 9 st (ish) Total 36lbs in 8 weeks Here are my latest stats - if I keep going at 3lbs/week I'll be 4lbs off goal at the end of foundation which seems a good time to start management. Very handy...
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    the personal trainer on the DVDs cracks me up!

    I think he's OK but the level of exercise is pretty low - I suppose it's aimed at people who have never exercised. I haven't watched the dvd as my present regime is enough for me and it's part of my routine so should be sustainable. I think his legs look like cyclist legs i.e. I'm sure he shaves...
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    Well done Kels - pretty impressive to resist chocolate fountains etc before ketosis has kicked in! You must have a will of iron. As for paracetamol, yes it's OK and if I were you I'd take as much as I'm allowed - I'm not a believer in suffering pain! I haven't tried making crisps but I know lots...
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    Hi, I've attempted to update my stats - hope I've got it right! Just back from my meeting which was really helpful and just what I needed after missing the last 2 due to holiday. I went through the book on my own but it's not quite the same! I'm becoming more and more impressed with our LLC -...
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    loose flap of flab on my stomach...

    I used to have a similar problem under my boobs - I found giving the area in question a quick blast with my hairdryer when I got out of the shower helped!
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    counsellors can be mean!!!!

    Hi fuzzy, Please don't let this put you off - you've done brilliantly losing 60 lbs. As AJ says, it does sound like your counsellor is not ideal to say the least - I'm sure it may be completely different with another person. Don't let her unprofessionalism spoil your fantastic achievements.
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    Has anyone experienced bad TOTM whilst on LL?

    I must be lucky - my periods haven't changed at all but my PMS (which starts at ovulation and lasts for a fortnight) is loads better! However my breath really smells first thing in the morning before I get to the mouthwash so I haven't avoided unpleasant side effects altogether.
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    I'm really happy for you AJ - can't imagine how it must feel to have achieved your goal:). 7 stone off is an incredible achievement. I get the feeling it's definitely going to stay off too! I too love your thread -I dream of learning to eat properly and your insights are extremely valuable. Hope...
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    Fantastic weight loss mindless - you must be so chuffed. You're a third of the way there now! That's nearly 4 stone in less than 2 months - amazing:D. And good idea with the modified format - the list is getting rather unwieldy now!! Thanks again toots for doing it.
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    hi toots and everyone - just back from my hols today - missed last week's meeting but managed a weigh in today. Another 10 lbs gone:D :D :D ! That made up for abstaining from all the yummy French food. Nearly halfway now - doesn't time fly? Keep drinking!
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    Feeling cold...

    Hi Jenna,I was really cold weeks 2-3 but seems to have improved now. Maybe that's because I wear more clothes now, have bought a thermal top and turn up the electric blanket at night:). Like you I just think -good, I'm burning fat:D :D!
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    Starting LL in Mch...

    Hi fishface, yes I read the comments about SSing and skiing and to be honest I don't think it will be a problem (physically). I discussed this with my GP (who is also my husband!) and he reckons that the way I ski I'll be fine. Skiing is not as strenuous as some sports unless you do a lot of...
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    Starting LL in Mch...

    Hi ff (ansd Sal and Saz), thought I'd drop in on this thread as I'm going skiing next Saturday. Just finished week 4 of LL and am intending to SS while away. I'll tell you if it works out! Hope you get to start soon - I remember being very impatient to start once I'd made the decision. Congrats...
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    Hi everyone, hope you all had a great weekend. Just back from my meeting - another 3 lbs gone forever:). I won't be weighed for at least another 2 weeks as we're going skiing next weekend and I might not make it back in time for the following Sunday's meeting. I'm hoping the cold and activity...
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Hi AJ, Just wanted to say (like so many others) that I think this thread is great! I have been reading it avidly as I thought before I started LL that management was the key. What you have been writing has confirmed this. I'm really interested to hear what choices you make and read about your...
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    Hi jackiem38! Welcome aboard - like you I found this site so helpful before I took the plunge. It's one of the best things I've done recently. Even my husband, who reserved judgement at first (though was very supportive), is becoming seriously impressed with this diet:). Update on this week's...
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    Hi Tootsie and everyone. Just logged on to catch up. I was reading your post about enjoying updating our stats and thinking to myself, "She'd be a really good LLC." then what should I read a few posts later...!!? Go for it - I think it would suit you down to the ground. You have a real gift for...
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    Hi MaxieP and welcome to the thread! IMHO you've made a really positive decision to do LL! I've just finished 2 weeks so am not an expert but I'm so glad I'm doing this diet - I feel I am going to get back to how slim I was before the children and stay that way. The first week can be hard (think...
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    saturday first meeting

    Hi Jenna, welcome to LL - why don't you join in the LL starters in January thread? There are loads of new people on it and so you won't be short of diet buddies:D. I'm only on day 11 and am finding it OK. I don't look on the packs as food, just nutrition. Of course I'd like to eat real food but...
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    Mindless - I've just got online and seen your weight loss - that's fantastic!!!:D :D :D. You're obviously on the right diet - well done and keep at it. I may never lose that sort of a number but it motivates me nevertheless:) :) .
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    Skinny, keep going! You're doing so well with your weight loss. If my sums are correct you've already achieved 14% of your target loss:). I'm 10 days behind you and toots and find it really helpful to read your posts and see what's coming next. Now the initial excitement has worn off I am...
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    mouthwash?

    In my LL record book it says, "Unlimited toothpaste and mouthwash" so I don't know why your LLC is against it. I think it is essential to use it!
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    slimslow's LL Diary

    Well done slimslow for keeping going and doing so well. As for exercise, I am fairly active but I've never found exercise increased weight loss in the past (that might just be me)but it's definitely worth doing to tone up, generally feel better and be healthier. I think marathon runners lose...
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    Hi, just got back from my meeting and first weigh in - lost 7 lbs so I'm very happy:D. I'm looking forward to playing with the pedometer - hope it stops raining soon!
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    help !going on an all inclusive holliday !!!!!

    I'd looked at this thread but had totally forgotten until now that I'm in a similar position as we're going skiing at half term. We always self cater and have lots of yummy French food - loads of cheese, wine, croissants, restaurants etc but I usually lose between 3-7 lbs in the week because I'm...
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    Hi toots - wow -a stone in 2 weeks: pretty impressive. You're so right to expect no more than 3-5 lbs after the first week - you can't really get rid of more fat than that a week unless you're exceptionally lucky. I'm not expecting a massive loss on Sunday because I'd cut down the week before...
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    Congratulations lilypad, skiiny and supermum on your weight losses -nothing like a big number to motivate you! This site is great - it spurs on the rest of us when we see other people's success.
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    Hi Tootsie, I'm afraid I know nothing about evening primrose oil but I do know about children! I have 2 boys, 12 and 13, and there is a lot of testosterone floating around the house. I really want things to be calm around me but they are both a bit off colour and quite volatile so it's not easy...
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    finally get going ....

    Good luck for tonight - I started on Sunday and it's been OK so far - not really been hungry. Can't say I enjoyed having my photos done but I suppose we don't have to look at them if we don't want! I was so pleased to actually start - I hate waiting once I've decided to do something, so I know...
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    Thanks for adding me to the list Tootsie. I'm so excited to have started - I've had some mushroom soup and it was almost quite pleasant. Managed to get it lump free thanks to the advice on this site!
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    Hi guys, I've just been to my first meeting and am all fired up to get going. I've somehow managed to lose 4 pounds since my information session 9 days ago so I'm really happy already. My group seem very nice and I'm looking forward to next week. Here are my stats for the list: Start date: Jan...
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    Hi everyone, may I join in too? I'm due to start on Sunday 14th and I've been looking at this site for the last week or so which has given me loads of insight into how it will be. I've cut down on carbs and upped the water so I'm ready to go! Just a bit nervous but quite excited too.
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