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What a fantastic weight loss - woo hoo - well done! I got weighed and lost 8 pounds which I'm deighted with...makes the target look much easier to reach now :-) I've been 100% apart from celery and sweet chilli last night...had my last pack at 6pm and it was too big a gap as I was starving...

Well done so far everyone! I'm on Day 4, although technical day 3 as I did three shakes of a different project on Tuesday, so officially day 3 but I'm classing it as day 4! I am weighing myself every day, got into a habit of that when a Weight Loss Doctor recommended I do it so it lessens any...

Well done on having your picture done...I also have had two done in my swimsuit that I had on last year that I almost split getting into it for the picture. I went one step further, not recommended, and took a video of myself so I turned and revealed every angle...no more living in denial after...

Well done on day 2! I'm doing well so far, tried the cappucino flavour tonight which was nice. Not doing as well as you on the water front got another two large glasses until I hit two litres...going to be peeing all night no doubt! My CDC was lovely today and confident, she's also restarted...

Lil Me, you can do this. Fantastic for you to have done all that on your bike - amazing! I know what you mean about the prison, I'm escapting too...we can ALL DO IT x

I told my sister today - we are going to a wedding next Saturday and she spent five minutes trying to convince me why it is okay to have a day scoffing at the wedding and then go straight back on the shakes...I've obviously ignored her but now realise I won't tell anyone until that wedding is...

I am just reading this and came across your quote - it's really resonated with me so I'm going to put this on my fridge as it's 100% correct...choose your hard - brilliant!!! 1 . Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Choose your hard.

I started today (my fifth restart since 2005) and have two stones to lose...I actually have 2.5 stones to lose but my first goal is 13 pounds, second is 2 stones, third is 2.5 :-) I've had my shake, water and cup of tea as I'm doing SS+ and all good so far. I've planned my bath tonight to...

Morning all! I've started SS+ today (have to have milk in tea) First shake of the day was just as nice as I remember...I'm going to try more variety this time as I used to have 3 choc shake and 1 choc bar a day, which was great as it meant I didn't have to think about it, but I'm going to try...

I've changed CDC as I've moved and I'll be allowed the Lemon bar for the first two weeks but no others x

Thanks, really hope I can manage it, first shake down and loved it. Not doing so hot on the water but that will come :-)

Hiya, I'm also starting tomorrow! I have a ball in six weeks so my first target is 1 stone by then which 'should' get me into a dress I can wear. Four weeks later I go on a caravan holiday so hope to have lost 7 pounds by then as I'll work up a few steps as I'll need the entire week of the...

I lost 8 stones on Cambridge in 2005 - regained two stones and have lost and regained the same two stones SEVEN times. Am trying again as I have three events over the summer which I need clothes for. I'm starting on Wednesday. I sooo need this to be the two stones that stay off forever. Any...

I think it's a massive change, well done you! x

Hi Slimming-girl, well done on getting through last night! Day 15 is bound to be easier! It sounds like the weigh-in might have been what gave you a difficult day on the diet. Don't forget, us women are made up of water and hormones, both of which fluctuate and cause massive problems on the...

Wow, what a great weight-loss! Well done!

How was the mango? I have a pack but can't bring myself to make it as the thought of it just isn't working! I totally forgot about making an omlette, may try that tonight! I find on 810 I eat exactly the same meal every single night...no wonder I've moved up a step ;-)

Well done on getting through day 1, you'll be at your goal before you know it!

I am struggling this week, came on and have found it difficult to get back on track after all the comments received :-( I am going to move up the steps of Cambridge and sit around 1200 I think until I can get my head in a better place. I have done this for a week and maintained so think i'll...

You are doing fantastically well! I know what you mean by emotional week, I had one of those last week and am going to be back on track by the end of today...just take one day at a time, or even one meal at a time :-) Trying to do something other than eat when you are emotional is one of...

Well done on your weight loss, you are already well on the way to the March Challenge! My day is going okay, dying of dehydration but don't see my CDC until 5pm to get the mixes for the water, I can't drink water on its own so am tea-d out at the moment:) I weighed myself 'officially' today...

Well done for keeping on trying, don't be disheartened, it's hard to get through the first four days but once you do, you'll be rolling. How about organising something on the third day that requires you not going home at the usual time? Maybe going for a swim immediately after work, or to the...

I am restarting on 810 for a week and then will go back to SS+...you'll get all the support you need here I'm sure and you'll soon be posting your goal piccies!

Well done on your weightloss, that's great! You'll be starting day 9 before you know it!

Well done on day 8, hope you have a great weightloss! I loved the analogy of a flight to Australia...I think I've been sat in Singapore airport for a while now, trying to find the easiest ticket...have boarded the plane today though :-) I'm really wanting a 10 pound loss by Easter...have you...

In 2005 I was 20 stones 11....today I am 12 stones 10.... Over the years I have never given up, lapsed definitely, but never given up, and here I am again for the last leg of the journey. I weighed in January 2012 at 14 stones and today I'm 12 stones 10 pounds. I am really hoping to be 11...

Thanks Suki. I have been to three hypnotherapists to no avail and two breakthrough sessions which has also not stopped my behaviour. I don't mind bringing up issues I don't want to think about, did that for 12 hours in the breakthrough session, I just want to stop overeating...I just think we...

Thanks Suki, I invested so much hope in a breakthrough session, I was so convinced it would work...and it hasn't, my behaviour hasn't changed a dot even though I gave it 100% my all. Hey ho, lesson learned. I'm still hopeful that my psycotherapist will be able to get to the real reason why I'm...

I have gained weight again. It is always around the 14. 9 stage that this happens, back up to 14.13 again now. It's so depressing that no matter what I do I can't break this emotional eating. All i can do is pray and have faith that somehow I will break through this barrier. Joe

Stayed the same this week, not concerned though as think I'm dehydrated as not drinking enough so probably holding water, here's hoping for a loss next week!

Still not in ketosis, I think it's the milk, but I can't give up the tea. Not having a fab week, didn't lose anything this week, which seems a shame considering I only had one evening meal and 6 days of SS+, but hey, never mind. After Monday I have 4 solid weeks of no meetings or outings so I...

Hi Abz, you are well on your way to your 16's...I'm a little optimistic about getting into mine in 2 weeks but I know this diet can work wonders and when I reach 14.4 then I'll be in all the clothes I really want to get in...still need to get to 13.3 to get to where I was before I came off CD...

Wow, totally freezing today! Am back on track with no problems, knew I'd be all right but am not going to risk that again until December. I need to lose another stone before Christmas and I see no reason why that can't happen if I stay on track. Had a good session with therapist yesterday...

Doing okay! Weighed myself on Saturday as (for this week) I moved weigh in day...the good news was a stone down, hooray. I did eat on Saturday, which I had planned, and I didn't overeat, but it did repeat all night and I felt really heavy with it, so won't be doing that in a hurry. I'm nicely...

OMG, Pizza! That's completely banned in our house until after CD, some things I can cope with, pizza in the vacinity is not one of them! Those microwaveable slippers aren't all they are cracked up to be, I got a pair and although they are warm you can't move in them and they have a horrid...

Thanks guys, I hope your weigh ins went well too. I went for my first psycotherapy session yesterday and it was very interesting, she touched on something that I'd not realised before, and that was within the first hour, so I do feel like she might be of help to me...we'll see. Am feeling...

Thanks guys, hope you all have good weighs today. I have lost 10 pounds - wooo HOO! I also came on today so I managed the first 7 days with PMS...although I didn't realise it as I as 7 days early. I'm freezing cold again today, going to get hubby to get me some slippers today to keep my...

HI Edi, 'I must protect my weightloss' is a really good one, I'm going to try to keep that in mind. I'm off to bath my beautiful girl now, just left them for ten to eat their dinner. I'm freezing, but I normally am at this time of year anyway, going to buy some boot slipper things (the trendy...

Hi Raudi, I'm doing okay thanks. jumped onto the scales today and down 8 pounds which is great, so lost the weight from my weekend and a few extras too. Weigh day is tomorrow but I felt I needed a boost today so that's just great. I know now if I stick to this I'll be able to go to Selfridges...

Hi Crazyangel, have you got a new goal to look forward to? I find once I reach a goal, if I don't have another one to aim for immediately, I lose the reason to lose weight and go back to scoffing. Once you get on that treadmill it's sooo difficult to motivate yourself to get back on...but you...

I did LL and lost 7 stones, around week 6 I started to shed hair noticeably on my brush and in the bath. I lost a reasonable amount over the course of a week or two and then it stopped. I have a lot of hair and you could not tell i'd lost it, I've been on CD on and off ever since and haven't...

HI Rachel, I'd also like to know how you are feeling with the exercise! When I was on LL I very very often would get light headed and often thought I was going to faint, so wouldn't dare do any exercise as I assumed that was due to the low calories. Having said that, I'm doing ss+, as in 4...

Hi Rachel, I don't have the belly yet but definitely have been struggling with the headaches. I'm off out to buy a hot water bottle for tonight as it was bitter last night, even with the heating on, we had to warm the sheets and duvets with my hairdryer! I'm just waiting for hubby to finish...

Another day done with no problems. 1 shake down, looking forward to my bar for lunch. Have upped the water as I've been popping Nurofen like candy the last 3 days, so am assuming it's water. Daughter kept me up all through the night again so I'm a bit knackered but not as cold as yesterday so...

Hi Abz, you've made me rethink so I'm definitely going to give myself 3 more days of trying to get into ketosis...I'm sure 3 sugars today will cancel out todays attempt so 3 more and if I'm not in ketosis then I'll have the fruit. I find the only hunger I ever suffer is mental hunger, even on...

Thanks Abz, sounds like you've got a handful of very good reasons to keep you going. I know what it's like to spend half a lifetime dieting, I don't want to get to 40 still moaning about my size...I hate regrets and this would be the only regret I have that is within my control, so definitely...

Thanks Abz, I have used the strips several times and it shows I'm not in ketosis, I can also tell by my mouth! I still haven't had the 'click' in my head so I'm taking one day at a time and I'm not looking past tomorrow. I may well try switching to the fourth pack and not having the fruit, but...

Hi Raudi, glad to hear you are motoring along well, and already in ketosis, great! I have a question for you though, are you still running while on CD, and if so, are you taking anything extra? I have been told not to exercise, but ironically, now I'm actually dieting I've been inspired to do...

Hi guys, thanks for all your support, it's really appreciated. I did managed to find out that last time I didn't go into ketosis on SS+, for some reason the milk just doesn't quite tip me over, so I've decided to do what I did last time and have melon and strawbs for lunch with my bar. I know...

Day 2, doing okay so far. Yesterday was remarkably easy, I even managed to feed our daughter spag bol and not touch it, and not even be bothered by it. I'm trying to hold out this morning until I have my shake as I really enjoyed having my bar yesterday and then having a shake and muffin...

Thanks Anisah, today I have done okay. I'm not glugging the water yet as we are going to the threatre tomorrow for our wedding anniversary and don't want to be up 4 times during the performance, so I'll get a grip on that from Wednesday. Have had a bar and a shake and a savoury drink and am...

Hi Anisah, thanks for the link. I have actually tried stepping into sole sourcing before but I think I'm better going cold turkey, for some reason this works for me! I'm going to do SS with milk as hot tea saves me! I'm just about to have my first shake of the day and I have a bar prepared...

Thanks Edi, I do feel it's the way to go. I don't know the answer myself, or am hiding it from myself, so a psycotherapist seems the way to go. I am hopeful that eventually I'll resolve this, I certainly do not want to be the big mum at the school gates for my daughter and I also don't want to...

Well, what a difference five months make! I've played with CD, Slimming World, calorie counting and just not doing anything, I've also had breakthrough counselling which hasn't touched me! I love looking back at the post, yet agian I'd forgotten I'd gone up to 16 stones 12, I'm now on 15 8 and...

14.9 doing okay but moved to 810 and am doing 1000 today as a one off. My new councellor is great, really lovely woman and I'm sure she'll help me nail the last few stones so I can move on with my life. I have exactly 7 weeks to where I want to have lost at least a stone, preferably 13.4, but...

Day 3, 5 pounds down, 14 12....doing okay! Am running out of diet though and haven't enough to be me through the weekend, my counsellor appears to have actually closed the business so am trying to track another who is open...what a pain! Joe

Okay, did Race for Life, am still sore, and have returned from holiday and now weight 15.3...and that's enough now. I'm on 790 (although a chicken breast rather than 20z so may be more) and intend to stick to that until July 19th which is 8 weeks away and our family party. I see no reason why...

Thanks Jools, I've actually already fallen off the wagon. I am under a ridiculous amount of stress at the moment that not eating is just helping me at all, so i have decided on damage limitation and then after I've run race for life when I come back from holiday then I will do CD head on...

Today is going well. 1 shake, 1 bar,1 litre, 2 teas! Feeling good considering I have regained 8 pounds and was 15 something or other today on the scales, but at least I won't need to see that figure again. I am due on any minute though which isn't helpful but I'm sure I'll be okay, although...

Having a 'slightly' better day today, didn't pig out but had more than I'd intended for dinner, along with a glass of wine and a handful of my daughters chocolate that she shoudln't have even had (Daddy took her to the shops, say no more!). I am trying to console myself by believing I may be...

Thanks KD, really good advice. I am definitely in sabotage mode (was?). I have now managed to regain 6 pounds (gained 4 last night after a heavy chinese)...but am drawing a line under it and have been much better today. With regards to what I did at Christmas which got me on track...I hated...

Wow, I love looking back at my posts on days like today when i think I'm rubbish and sabotaging and why bother...to realise I HAVE lost weight, 2 stones since Christmas, so need to remember that. I have been hovering over 14.8 and 14.11 for months (one month on purpose as I wanted to prove to...

I'm at the end of week 6 and have started to struggle since AAM week. I did lose 3 pounds that week, so not bad, but trying to get back onto SS since has been very difficult. All week I've had 4 packs a day rather than 3, and have now decided that the AAM is as many calories as 1 pack so, for...

I am still doing well, came out of ketosis which was a blow as added balsamic to my salad without realising it was a problem, but hey ho, still lost 3 pounds this week adn am sat in a pair of size 16 skinny jeans so am a happy bunny!

I'm doing good, lost 21 pounds in 29 days, not bad at all! Had a few wobbly moments, nothing to worry about but just eaten an extra pack or bit of chicken here or there...never in danger of getting off the diet though. I'm on week 5 and don't see a problem in getting to week 25! Hope...

I am doing good too. Was due to weigh in today but am TOTM (or so I think, it's all a little bit on the pathetic side so not sure what is happening really...no explosion as usual so am not sure what is going on there)...but am assuming I'm holding water so hanging on to weight until Friday as I...

You are a better woman than I, I wouldn't let hubby have a pizza while i'm on CD for all the money in China. If he wants take aways, that's where he eats them....away! :-) Well done - Joe

Hi Louisa how are you getting on today? Joe

The gum sounds the culprit...can have a laxative effect if eating normally, if eating packs and water guaranteed to have a more than laxative effect. Hopefully it will be gone by tonight. Take care - Joe

I had this twice on restarts before and had two 'accidents' both of which in front of my husband which was horrific, but thank heavens I wasn't in the street. For me, it was the bars. As soon as I touched a bar, that was it. This time I am on day 12 and have had no wind or any issues at all...

I can relate to TOTM, I had a not so easy Friday night due to the same reason, came on, row with daughter, husband cooked favourite meal...was never going to eat but I was definitely down and grumpy. Feel much better today and I'm pretty sure it's the hormones playing tricks as I've been...

Having a down moment so thought I'd post. Got that Friday night feeling, my daughter has had a massive trantrum with me and as I only get to spend a few hours with her on a Friday that's a downer...hubby has also just cooked my absolutely favourite dish with accompaniments, and enough for at...

I'm on day 10 and doing good! I spent 2.5 hours decorating last night so eventally decided on an extra pack as I am pretty sure I would have burned the calories and nutrients off and know that's not a good plan! THe good news is my house is looking fab...an unexpected bonus of this diet. I...

Hi Annie, 3 packs and no food is not good, it's fantastic, just keep going like that, glugging the water and you will be at goal before you know it. Won't be long until you are in ketosis, if you aren't already, and then you'll be sailing along. Good luck for the rest of the night - Joe

Lost 7 pounds in the first weigh in so that's okay, only 6 stones left and that doesn't sound as daunting as you'd think! I am finding the cold very difficult though; blue nails at the moment, fingers hardly moving on the keyboard and I'm frozen to the bone...only my hands though. I have...

Hi Louisa, I can't stomach that stuff! I had my first one last night and had to throw it away half way through, I hope I'm going to manage better with the chilli as God knows I need something warm to drink!...my nails are currently completely blue I'm that cold! Still can't complain, lost 7...

I'm sure if you were at the same start weight second time around as you were first then you would see the same weight loss...but if you haven't regained it all then maybe not. When I had 11 stones to lose and started week 1 I lost 11 pounds, now I have 6 stones to lose I lost 7 pounds...either...

Am on day 7 now, which is great, going to stop counting the days soon as I couldn't figure out what day it was today, which has to be a good thing! I managed at my cousins fine, had black coffee which wasn't bad at all and didn't think of food the once. I did struggle on Friday night a little...

This should be a sticky! Well done Leesy, I agree with you 100% and had exactly the same experience x

Day 3 finished - no problems! I am definitely going to have to change my lifestyle, not quite sure how yet. I have realised that I am not at all interested in TV if I can't eat in front of it! Last night I couldn't rest so I painted all the skirting boards in the kitchen and playroom, the...

Hi Fiona, I am running it and have entered already...enter soon as the places will go very fast! I'm going to wait for a few more months before fully training to get a good weight loss under me on sole source, but will walk for 30 mins a day on the treadmill so I keep my metabolism going...

Thanks for this, will maybe try 2 tonight and then 2 in the morning and skip lunch and see how I go...then when they run out get the powder!

Anyone using the capsules? Am beginning to think I got the wrong stuff!

Eek! Didn't want to get those as thought they might taste of something or other. If I don't get a response I'll have to take them back as I'm unsure that 6 is too many. Do you use a lot of the powder form?

I've just got a jar so I don't experience constipation on CD, haven't experienced it yet but passed a rugby ball last time I was on the programme so thought I'd try these. The box says 2 tablets 3 times per day, before meals... This sounds excessive and obviously I am not having 'meals'...

I am sure you would lose weight doing just breakfast and lunch and then a healthy evening meal...i was going to do the same before deciding I wanted to lose all of my 5 stones rather than just a few that I'd gained recently. So long as your evening meal is not really more than 600 then I don't...

Hi Ronnie, I do know where you are coming from...especially the 'oh no I have to wash my hair and go out' comment. One thing that I found helped was to try and be a little nicer to myself; this started with simply having a bubble bath for much longer than usual with heaps of bubbles in it, then...

I did the same thing 3 months ago...since an operation in May for an ovarian cyst I have been on every single brand of pill there is, each one with god awful side effects. I don't blame the pill entirely for my 3 stones weight gain, but I think it had a HUGE part to play....it is entirely...

A journal sounds a really good idea...it's something I intend to use when the going gets tough to record my thoughts. I found when I did LL that if I got upset with people or situations then I'd write them a letter, only one was actually printed and handed out, but it really helped get it all...

Hi Sil, don't break it! I lost 7.5 stones, 2 stones from target, came off it, and am restarting again today having regained 3 stones...you have got to do the maintenance! I know you are frightened of the attention you may get when slim, but it's got to be better than the attention you got when...

Unfortunately I won't go for a walk in the evenings, I am very security aware so that one is out for me, but I'm definitely going to start back on my treadmill from tomorrow!

Hi Karion, I always forget about splitting the packs! Fit N Trim: well done for doing the first week, I'll be looking forward to saying I've done the same! I am doing a few things different this time around: I'm not messing with the packs, no muffins or crisps etc, just chocolate milkshake...

I got my hubby one of those for his birthday and my brain age was 80 - eek, got it down to 61 now, but seeing as I'm actually 37, this is obviously not good enough! Perhaps when the keytones start flying around my brain will sharpen up along with my tummy!

I am nearing the end of day 1 and completely forgot how many times I will need to pee :o Today hasn't been that bad, but I know day 3 is the turning point for me...I'm planning on plenty of distractions for that time to try and combat my wanting to eat. Have managed my water and am just...

Hi Mike, so long as it doesn't affect anything I think I'll go with glucosamine as the CD doesn't say anything about exercising on SS and nutrients expended etc. I'll chat to the doctor next time I'm in and see what he says too! Minime: I am thinking of Fibre89 but didn't realise it was a CD...

You may need an extra pack. I've had differing advice on the same thing as I'm training for a 10k in July and will be running 3 times a week from next week and have been told I need a minimum of 1 pack extra, but my CDC also told me to have chicken breast before the workout (which I can't do as...

HI Minime, the problem is I will be exercising a lot so will need more nutrients. Last time I was training to be an aerobics instructor on CD and had problems with my cruciate (sp) ligaments and was told to use Glucosamine so think it's likely I'll need to top up my nutrients. I have heard...

oooh, not tried the Minimims arcade, will definitely keep that up my sleeve for moments of weakness!

I went through three blenders on LL as none of them really liked ice, and then I dropped the jug on a fourth! As I am starting CD again today (yay!) I have treated myself to a Vitamix! Okay, I could have bought a car for the amount it costs but it's fab and the shakes are wonderful...and it's...

I have started compiling a list of what I'm going to do with my usual eating time. I don't know about you but my eating time isn't just dinner, it's after dinner right up until bed time...snacking. So I have decided no TV unless in bed (the bedroom is three floors away from the kitchen which...

Anyone know? I'd like to take Glucosamine and maybe a multi vitamin as my joints 'dried' up a bit last time I was on CD and don't want to have that happen again...any ideas? Thanks - Joe

Hi Louisa, sorry to hear you are struggling today...I must admit, the hardest part of CD for me is the water, it kills me! I really dislike normal water and can just about cope with flavoured water, so I do find it the biggest struggle...that along with the side effects of peeing for England...

This thread is a great idea! I'll be joining you guys tomorrow (no hangover permitting)! I do have a horrid cold and am taking Lemsip capsules but if it keeps me out of Ketosis then so be it as it's horrid and needs to be gone fast! Hope everyone has a wonderful evening tonight - Joe

Hi Peachy, how are you doing today?

Only got one 'naughty' in the house now, everythign else has been cleared from fridge and cupboards and am going to start tomorrow. I am going to aim for 16.2 as my first goal as my current jeans should stop digging into me by then! I am tempted to go and buy a bigger pair of jeans today but...

Hi Louisa, well done on getting into Ketosis so quickly, how fab is that? I will be joining you tomorrow, also decided not to wait until 2nd but want a drinkie at the bells tonight and fancy a 'farewell to my favourite food' night! Hope all the days go as well as yesterday did for you, good...

Well done Louisa, I'll look forward to hearing how you get on as I'm starting on 2nd, a few days behind you! I have no doubt we'll all have a successful 2008!

Okay, I now have my start weight of: 16 stones 12 pounds as of 27th December 2007. My first goal is 3 stones 10 pounds away, so maybe by May I'll have cracked that...fingers crossed. I am doing CD for breakfast and dinner at the moment to try and ease myself into the diet on 2nd January...

Thanks for your answers. I'm unable to follow a 1200 diet plan, I just don't have the willpower and have done 1200 cals before and have lost on average 1 pound per week, but have never made it past a month and have regained the weight within 2 weeks, so I know that isn't going to work for me to...

I just wanted to confirm something with a few councellors: my CDC today told me I could have Volvic flavoured water after week 1 and also a cup of tea with milk in in the morning (unless I was 'very' sensitive this wouldn't take me out of ketosis). So that's fab...but... I work out heavily...

After lengthy conversations with hubby over the last few days we've decided to not 'actively' try to conceive for a few months to allow me time to get rid of the Christmas weight...I am hoping this will turn into a five month stint of SS which will take us up to our holiday, which could get me...

I have just spoken to my CDC as I'm starting on 2nd January and she said I can have the touch of strawberry Volvic, along with Diet Coke after week 1, and also said I could 'probably get away with' having one cup of tea with milk in in the morning, as the diet was actually made of skimmed milk...

Hi Tigger, you are in good company! I haven't cut down at all and expect a hard few days, but then if it wasn't hard we wouldn't need this forum! I am really hopeful and having spoken to hubby tonight we may put off conceiving for more than a few months to actually get me back to where I...

After this week I have decided to start cutting back from tomorrow in the lead up to 2nd and then may put conceiving on hold for a month to get rid of whatever I've gained over Christmas...which has to be an awful lot as none of my clothes fit, and I mean not one pair of jeans fits without...

I am looking forward to it, purely to stop the run of food input that I'm in at the moment...I may have actually gained a stone in December - eek. My hubby happened to mention it tonight as well which was a shame, but hey, couldn't livein denial for too long I suppose :-) Here's to enjoying...

I'm with you on that Polishrose, I was a size 26 when I fell pregnant and it really was the hardest 8 months of my life...obviously the end result was worth it 1000 times over, but it's not something I'm keen to repeat! I am 'saving' sole source though until after the baby is born as that will...

Hi Paula, I'm not doing fantastic, but I don't expect to with it being Christmas...I've given myself the excuse that I'll start in January! The one thing about Christmas is instead of being guilty about having had a packet of minstrels, it's now a 1kg tin of Quality Street, why on earth do we...

Well done Louisa, I'll be contacting mine again, a new one though as I have one nearer, to start my packs from 2nd Jan with you...not SS though but 2 packs and a meal. I can't belive it's 7 days until Christmas, next year I will ensure I don't put the tree up until 2 weeks before as as soon as...

I'll be checking in with you...I've also asked my sister to check it out as she's in your exact position and might find some motivation to have a go herself is she sees you doing it! Good luck - Joe

I am really hoping to get my weight down as I really am convinced a lower weight will equal a better pregnancy! I've just had a plumber around to get me a price for an en suite, one of the hardest things for me was getting out of get (got a new bed to help with that) but also going down stairs...

Hi Louisa, if you are not trying to actively conceive then there is no need to take Folic acid at the moment. Once you start trying then take it from the first day of your period and continue to take it from then on! I hate taking the vits every day as it reminds me that I still haven't fallen...

Well, that didn't take long to go wrong did it? I work from home, working like a dog at the moment, and hubby bought me up a huge mug of tea (wonderful man) and 3 cookies (pig). To be honest, I actually didn't even notice the cookies, or the fact I'd eaten them until about 5 mins ago and...

Hi Polishrose, sounds like a good plan. I was about to start a diet when I conceived for my first one, everyone told me I'd never fall pregnant at 17.4 stones (okay, it did take me 12 years!). The pregnancy was horrid, I can't begin to tell you how awful it was, so I definitely want to take...

Wow Starlight, just noticed your stats, fantastic! x

Hi Botozi, I can't do SS as I'm trying to conceive and ketosis is not good for a foetus...otherwise I'd sooo be doing that as it's much easier to SS than try to minimise portion sizes. Writing this last night has already made me feel more resolve. I had a vision last night of running a 10k...

Thanks Paula, you are sooo right...if I'd found this site at the begining of my battle it would have been nearly 20 years ago. Having said that, 20 years ago I thought being a size 14 was criminal...what I wouldn't give to go back in time and slap that kid around! :-) Joe

Hi Louisa, if you are actively trying to conceive then you shouldn't be SSing...only 1200 will give you the nutrients you need. I'd also go for something like Pregnacare rather than just folic acid to ensure you are getting all your vitamins. Of course if you are losing weight in order to...

I posted this on WW to realise it doesn't belong there anymore - oops! Isn't it so depressing to find posts that you wrote a year ago to find you are even heavier than then? :sigh: I am desperately searching for inspiration...the 2kg tin of Quality Street that I've got 5 sweeties left in...

Isn't it so depressing to find posts that you wrote a year ago to find you are even heavier than then? I am desperately searching for inspiration...the 2kg tin of Quality Street that I've got 5 sweeties left in hasn't actually worked unfortunately so I've decided this may be a better place to...

Hi Bea, you count from the first day of your last period...and then add 2 weeks! Sure you already know that by now though...hope all is well - Joe

Hi Louisa, I'm going to start again on January 2nd but I will do 1000 cal as I'm trying to fall pregnant and ketosis isn't great if you conceive. I have been on and off since 2005 and am sick and tired of getting the strength to do it and then disappoint myself by not sticking to it. I know I...

Wow Claire, already 25 pounds down, how great is that? I originally had as much as you to lose, I weighed in at 20.10 and a size 26 (I'm only 5"4) and wanted to get to 10.04. I did lose 7.5 stones and got to a size 16, have regained 3, so now have 6 left to get rid of. The worst thing I ever...

The site that I use is LessBounce :: Sports bras bra for every sport in every size and they are very good. I chose a bra which was out of stock and they e-mailed and offered me anotehr choice and it is fab, exactly what I wanted. I also ordered a second which was too big and they took it back...

Hi Deej, did you get the treadmill, on first look they look fantastic prices...I need to look further though to see about guarantees etc, but certainly impressive! Joe

The more I use the Nike+ the more I realise it's actually the thing that's helping me keep focussed and it's what is making me work harder each time...fab gismo!

Hi Bethany, have you thought of hiring a treadmill to see which one suits you? My trainer has recommended Treadmill Hire, Fitness Equipment Hire, Elliptical Trainers, Rowing Machines, Exercise Bikes, Fitness Franchise UK and you can hire machines for as little as 4 weeks which will giv eyou a...

Hi Raudi, it cost over £200 as I didn't have any equipment! I have just purchased a fantastic pair of running shoes from the Sweatshop and got the Nike kit and an Ipod, my husband has input all my CD's and has programmed me some running music,and I'm sooo impressed, it's a very good motivator...

I currently have a cross trainer, which is fantastic and only 6 months old...but I really want a treadmill now...can anyone recommend a really good one, and does anyone want a cross trainer? Joe

Hi Raudi, how did you get on with the tredmill training...I'm looking into buying Nike+ and nano and kit, purely as it sounds great...I'm starting training for my 5k race in July and want to run at least some of it so will need some music to keep me in training I think. I'd lvoe to hear how...

Hi Bettyboo, lovely to read your post, you've been on a very hard journey and I really hope that it's all downhill from here for you :-) I am currently trying to fall pregnant for the second time. My daughter is 2.4 years and still hasn't gone through the night once, so we are completely...

Thanks Lottie. I'm off to the herbalist today so will ask him if he can pop a miracle cure for weight loss into the poison he is giving me! I have had some good luck though, I won a couple of hundred on the national lottery last week and just won £1000 on a heart charity lottery that I...

Hi everyone, I've been avoiding the forums as I haven't been in the best of moods! I went to WW which was a mistake as I showed a gain of 1 pound...not bad as I've been eating in a new way for 3 weeks so 1 pound should be okay, but it's blown my mind for some reason, I'm feeling such a failure...

Well, I'm on day 13 of drinking the poison and reducing yeast and sugars in my diet and I do feel sooo much better. The poison is definitely helping curb the taste for sweet food, well, the fact I haven't had chocolate, and not had that as a conscious decision, in 13 days is a miracle in...

hi everyone, hope you are well. Bethany, no probs, just wish it was a loss :-) Starlight: thanks for your support. Getting rid of the scales is weird as I now genuinely don't know whether I have gained or lost, which is actually interesting because if i gained 2 ozs before I would feel...

Hi Bethany, I haven't lost 51bs, I gained 51bs :-(

Still not doing well I'm afraid. Managed to gain the 5 pounds I lost....but... I HAVE SKIPPED THE SCALES! Sick to death of having my scales tell me what kind of mood I'm going to be in in the morning...today was the last straw when I saw 5 pounds gained (knowing obviously this was going to...

First time in posting on this; my food isn't very healthy but here goes: Breakfast 2 oranges and sweetener 1 1 citrus yoghurt - 0.5 Lunch Food doctor pitta 2.5 Tuna pasta salad - 6 Coleslaw - 0.5 Bakewell slice 1.5 Dinner; (yet to eat) Chili & Wedges Ready Meal 7 Meringue nest &...

Thanks Starlight, didn't manage to pick up any brownies but got some ice cream and meringue nests so hopefully that will kill the sweet tooth...first time ever that the minstrels didn't go in the trolley so am hopeful for a better day! Today has been okay so far and am just about to have home...

I can't get to class at the moment as it clashes with picking my daughter up from nursery so i'd love to know what goes on each week; hopefully I'll find another time that is suitable...next week is half term so I'd better go again...just dreading having to pay £10 as I've not been for a few...

Thanks Mini, sugar free jelly is something I keep meaning to do and will put it on the list to do for tomrorow as I always find Fridays really hard. Have reached 29 points so far so need to claw back 7, doing that on Friday isn't likely but I'm going to try to spread a few out a night until...

Still not doing so well ;-( Last night I was feeling exceptionally sorry for myself and indulged in wine and chocolate, but almost balanced it out by only having cereal as an evening meal. Today hubbie bought chocolate, which of course I ate even though I didn't 'really' want it, so now I'm...

I've been much hungrier than usual today, watching the snow fall outside my window and only just getting warm really. Am on 19 points and haven't had my evening meal yet so looks like today is going to be another one to forget...hoping for a better start tomorrow. Didn't help that Hubbie...

Glad I'm not the only one who caves in with the carbs...I made fairy cakes thinking I'd just have the one, if it hadn't been for hubby and daughter I'd have polished off all 12. Must stop drinking tea as this is a real trigger for sweeties for me! Good luck with the Wendie plan - Joe

Do you think this woudl work if I started Day 4 tomorrow i.e. 30 tomorrow and then much less as the week progresses? Not quite sure how I would be able to only manage 14 points, am really struggling with 22 points, but am definitely going to give it a try, if not this week then from Wednesday...

I don't want to post my menus as they are sooo unhealthy at the moment, but please keep this thread up as I'm getting good points from it! Melba toast, definitely on my list as is jelly...meringues may be making a visit too! I'm finding the only way within my points is to have ready meals at...

Thanks Sandy & Sparkle, today is the day I'm getting back on track. I have gained 3 pounds but deserved it after a pizza last night, just decided to end the binge in style I guess. I do actually work for myself running a reasonably large home based business, but I lost a manager a few months...

Have fallen off the wagon quite dramatically this week, have really 100% had a desperate week and the pressure has been just awful, working from 5.30am until 8.30pm and then going straight to bed...only on Wednesday I rebelled and decided this was no life so skipped my evening meal and went to...

I'm thinking about it at the moment, not sure...mmmm.

I am really wanting to do the 'pink power walk' in May in aid of breast cancer but need someone to train with and thought I may ask in my WW class if anyone fancies it. Thought I'd mention it here in case anyone lives near me and fancies it...bit of a long shot I know! The walk starts in...

Thanks Sandy, doing okay today, have switched my evening meal to my lunchtime as I was hungry, which I think will do me well today in terms of picking...although I've had 3 carrot cake slices (eek) but still have enough points to get food tonight! I will stop making bad choices, I just need to...

Had an ok weekend...doing bookwork groan! Am struggling with the points at the moment but TOTM is due and i've made a few mistakes...carrot cake slices is a definite mistake :-)

Thanks Lottie! Have struggled this week to stay within my points and I gave up counting on Friday as I'd run out of points by 6pm. Started afresh on Saturday though and have done okay. Thought today woudl be good as I only had 1.5 points for breakfast but then had a cheese roll, and had...

Still around, just working like a dog at the moment so not having much time to post...I am getting around to reading all the posts every day though, just don't seem to have the time to actually reply to any! Joe

Hi Starlight, loved the meringues idea, but I think i'd prefer yoghurt over instead of creme freche, would that be the same points? This morning I had a citrus yoghurt for breakfast with a pear and plum for only 1.5 points...good job too as I had a lot at lunchtime :-) I've just found the WW...

Thanks everyone, here's hoping next week is good...I went over points yesterday accidentally and have clawed back 2 today and will try to do the same tomorrow...I have already calculated tomorrow to factor in minstrels and wine, so shredded wheat for breakfast as that's the lowest I can seem to...

Wish I'd known you were looking for an eliptical trainer...I have a fantastic one that I really hoped I'd find time to use but have only been on it once and I got it in October...another thing I keep trying to remember to do something about! Joe

FINALLY! Lost 5 pounds this week, which is obvoiusly great as i was begining to lose hope of ever losing weight other than on a VLCD. I have had a few days of having to have fruit as an evening meal where i've gone wrong with my points in the day...probably going to have to do the same...

I just wanted to pop in and say fantastic on your weightloss, really inspirational x

Thanks Lottie and Sparkle for your support.... I've not been here for a few days to due baby having another bug, me catching it and now hubby too...been a hell of a few days :-( Anyway, I know I've lost weight this week as I had a sneak preview, but am glad I did as on Saturday (I really...

I'm looking at a bowl of Special K!

Hi Sparkle, you and I are in the same boat, lets stick with it for the month and hopefully we'll be patting each other on the back for sticking with it and showing good weight losses overall...please god! Joe

Thanks Karion, 1800 cals would be bliss at the moment, but good to know it can be done. I'm on the points system of 22, and have stuck to it 100%, the only free foods i've had has been a salad with my sandwiches at lunchtime...rocket, cuc, tom, spring onion & no fat dressing. I think it will...

Hi Debbie, I've just worked mine out and I need 2024 to maintain my weight and I've eaten far fewer calories per day than that this week and I have exercised 3 times (although 1 session of 1.5hrs was of yoga, not sure if that is classed as exercise). Looking like LL has stuffed me up then :-(

Hi Karion, I was going to send you a PM but thought others might benefit from any advice you have! You've managed to lose a tonne of weight and keep it off for ages...what is your average calorie intake? I have managed to GAIN 1 pound doing WW, which is tragic as I stuck to it 100% and went...

I would love to hear if anyone has actually managed this as I have just done WW after eating for Britain for 3 weeks of Christmas, where i gained TWENTY pounds, and have GAINED 1 pound. Although I lost 7.5 stones on LL/CD I'm beginning to wonder if there was any point if I can't even eat the...

I'd really like to hear the answer to this one as I came off LL last year, stuffed for 3 weeks of christmas, gained 20 pounds, went on WW and got weighed today to have GAINED 1 pound. I'm assuming LL has stuffed my body up big time...any tips or advice would be great...hope there's hope! Joe

Hi Sparkle, I am exercising, went walking twice and yoga (is that exercise really?) but I haven't done well on the water at all, maybe one glass a day, but I am having tea, coke and squashes in terms of fluids. Part of me is hoping that the LL thing is correct, although my body had 3 weeks of...

I have actually gained 1 pound, can you believe that! I stuffed my face for 3 weeks of Christmas and agained 20 pounds...on Monday 8th I did one day of LL, came off Tuesday morning and ate healthily, joined WW on Wednesday morning...and have gained 1 pound. Opps, baby shouting for me, will...

Amen CJ, I know how you feel. Great tips about Tesco, I had no idea they did packs with points on, definitely worth a trip tomorrow (shopping day!). Joe

I agree with Barb, stick with it and I'm sure you'll see the results you want x

This is obviously why I have a weight issue as I'd happily pass on an evening meal for Minstrels...in fact that's exactly what I did last night...stayed within my points though! Joe

Hi Sparkle, I think reviewing the weight loss over the period of a month is a really great idea, I'm sure it will even out and over a month you'll have a really good weight loss. There are many more 'cons' to Lighter Life than you have listed I can assure you, and you will have to do WW or...

Strange that I had better weather in October! the weather was just right, cold enough for me to wear the fur coat, but bright enough for the piccies and no rain until after we'd sat down to eat. It really was lovely, will be spending our anniversary there this year and aim to throw a huge...

Hi Starlight, I'm so sorry that you didn't get the result you wanted this morning, could there be any reason for it such as TOTM, water retention, heavy meal last night? Do you go to class? have you spoken to your WW counsellor about it? I've read your first post which says that you've lost...

Starlight I was going to ask the same! Thanks Mini, really really helpful...I'm happy to have smaller meals if I can get in a chocolate fix, even if it's every other day :-) Joe

Good luck Sparkle, I really hope you do well. Adding in walking sounds like a really good plan...I absolutely hate walking but have decided to do a half marathon in a few months time as an incentive to get off my bum. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you - Joe

Only 3.5 for Maltesers, yippee! How fab is that? Will defo be able to save that many if I know I can have them. Ended up having a pack of Smarties today, didn't actually want them but got for child and she didn't eat so the inevitable happened...I've given myself 4.5 points for it hoping...

9 pounds! Fantastic! Well done you! Joe

Faith is on the mend today which enabled me and hubbie to go for a long walk today; timed it in the car as exactly 3 mile round trip, so gained 2.5 points which is greatly needed as I need to save an extra 5 points for Faiths birthday next Friday :-) Am still having a dicky tummy but am...

Hi Mini, I am yet to get my full book on points (which I now realise was a huge mistake) so don't have points for choccie! Any idea what the points are for (all standard sizes): Minstrels Milky Way Maltesers Mars Bar Smarties I'm not going to have them all in one night by the way :-)...

Hi Mini, I'm sorry to hear about your sister, January just isn't a good time for health at the moment. I think the main thing is to acknowledge what you are doing, which you have already done, and then it is easier to curb it...last year when my mum was hospitalised I didn't actually realise...

My baby hasn't been well since Sunday so although I've popped in to read the threads, I've not had time to post until today! Joe

In 2005 I lost 7.5 stones on LL and CD, took a year off due to family ill health, including my own, and gained very nearly 2 stones, restarted LL in the New Year (for the third time) and decided I just couldn't do it again...so am now on WW. My first target is 13.02 which is what I was when I...

Hi Guys, thanks so much for all your comments, it's a great help to know there are others in my situation. I'm going to start a diary thread as I think it will help me. I now realise I should have got the 'starter pack' but didn't realise what it contained at the time and as I had so much...

Thanks Lottie, I'm going to start a diary thread tonight or tomorrow under the WW part of the site as obviously I don't want to be talking about food to those who are SSing! I'll let you know as soon as I know the snappy title :-) x

I am starting WW tomorrow after dedicating too much of my time and life to LL and finally accepting that I have to get over my bad relationship with food and develop a healthy one...it can't be any harder than starving myself on LL, at least the mental pain should be less...hopefully. I have...

I have just finished LL 'for good this time' as I'm a serial restarter and don't think it's doing my body or mind any favours. So I have found a WW class which starts tomorrow so tomorrow is the day! I gained exactly one stone over Christmas which is a bit gutting but I deserved it, of course...

End of the line for Lighter Life HAD ENOUGH! Have had a genuinely hard day today due to my poor baby running a fever and it has made me realise that, for me, Lighter Life can't be my fall back any more. I already recognised that the reason I gained so much weight over Christmas was because I...

Day 1 - done. Day 2 - a bit pants. My mouth tastes disgusting and a good scrub with a toilet brush probably wouldn't make it smell any worse ;-) Am on the soups which is weird for me but am craving comfort as baby was up all night again with a temperature so it seems LL and me are always...

Restart day: 14.12 (and a half!) First target: 14.2 Second target: 13.2 (when I reach this I am going to buy a ridiculously expensive pair of designer sunglasses from Selfridges). The rest of the targets can wait until I nail the first two! Hope everyone has a good week, the energy...

Hi Guys, sorry I haven't replied to you but I've been having a hard time and went away for the weekend to get some sleeeep! Laura; I'm so sorry that you have had such a hard time and regained your weight but I'm sure 2007 will be your year and you'll get it all back off again. I know I would...

Hi Pizie & Littlehooch, how are you guys getting on since the restart? I am starting LL again on Monday after a massive Christmas gain, but hey, deserved every pound. Good luck and keep posting! Joe

Thanks Dizzy, still have a way to go! Joe

Hi Mrs Lilly, I was married at Great Fosters, you obviously know it! Joe

One day left until 2007 so I have already started cleaning out the cupboards of food that I don't want to eat and clothes that I don't want to wear! I am giving away all the cheese and biscuits and cakes that I was convinced I 'needed' a week before Christmas, only to realise that if I had...

If anyone wants to swop some LL bars with some chocolate or peanut crunch CD bars I'd be happy to oblige! Since restarting on LL I can't stand the bars, I really really miss the CD bars, so anyone for a swop? Joe

Hi Pixie, well done for taking the next step forward! I have managed to gain exactly 14 pounds so far so don't be hard on yourself, I think there are a lot of us out there feeling and doing exactly the same and torturing ourselves is only going to make us eat to make us feel better to make us...

Hi Lottie, am trying not to get too desperate about my weight at the moment in the hope that the new year will sort me out...I have managed to gain exactly 14 pounds so far - eek. I am determined to continue to scoff my face until January 1st and then that's it, back on track...although not on...

My struggle is purely psychological...I think my mind thinks "right, she's in ketosis, that means she's gonna stick to the diet and lose this weight I've worked so hard to keep hold of, so lets put her into overdrive and insist she eats so she can sabotage herself"...don't know why it is but...

Hi Pixie, sorry I only just found this thread, seems a bit late to post after you are obviously having such a hard time. You will NOT have regained the weight, maybe if you'd been stuffing your face for a few days you might have gained a few pounds, but you haven't so you won't have done any...

I am sooo glad you are okay. Can you go to bed and get some rest at all? I really hope by the time tomorrow comes you'll feel completely well again. Thinking of you - Joe

Thank you mini...still trying to hang on in there! I hope to post my 'at target' piccie by Easter :-) Joe x

Hi Lottie, thanks for your words, unfortunately the 15 chocs ended up being half a tin over the last 3 days but they are going in the bin this morning! One thing I will say though is I count my blessings every day; I have the most fantastic husband, good lifestyle, and the most precious...

Okay, morning okay, evening cr*p...we are throwing the rest of the chocs in the bin this evening. I have an LL meet tomorrow but can't see me getting back on track properly until January, but I'll go and see if I can get some management ideas. The struggle is on for me at the moment; I know...

I did 8 weeks of it at £84 per session with the only clinical hypnotist to be accreddited by the NHS...and it didn't do a bloody thing except depress me for we went into all the issues I had around food/childhood/parents/tragedies etc and quite frankly, I just wanted to be brainwashed and not...

Hi S, I've done C**P today, all good intentions gone by 7pm when left in the house with a 2.5kg box of chocolates! Tomorrow is another day and another chance to succeed. We'll get there x

Hi S, I've responded on your own thread but the last hurdle really is atrocious isn't it? I have had a mini binge...although in the great scheme of what my binges used to be it probably shouldn't be classed as one...I had 15 chocolate Roses...mmm, bad enough. The thing I need to work out in...

Hi S, I'm afraid I'm not doing SS now until after the Christmas period, I'm moving into Maintenance to get me through to January where I'm hoping I'll be able to tackle the last two stones on SS. I know exactly what you mean about the last bit being the hardest, and I also know what you mean...

Thanks Karion, I suppose it was the 1 pound loss that was a bit depressing. I am still struggling today, picking at cheese and ham, I just know I am going to have chicken tonight. I'm very frustrated with myself as I feel I could do the CD 790, but I need the LL counselling, or the group, not...

That's going out on an e-mail to all my friends now. Thanks for that - Joe

Hi Mel, it won't be long until you get to a size 22 and then you have Next and Dotty P open to you! Once I hit these sizes (was a 28) I never went in Evans again and once I got to a 16 I vowed never ever ever to go in that shop again, even if there is a fab pair of shoes or ear rings in the...

Am still struggling today, sorry to hear you are finding it hard too Mandy. Found it hard to do 2 litres never mind 4! Have had a few pieces of protein this evening, which has annoyed me, but at least I should still be in ketosis. I dont know why the struggle, maybe it's because I'm on week...

Week 2 and lost 9 pounds. I've struggled. The dinner party was great, except the oven broke so no cornbread or fresh bread, but thankfully had nachos in the cupboard! I did have wine which was a bummer, followed by two chocs, but hey ho, that's life. Got back on the next day. Two days...

Well, blow me down! I thought I was doing it wrong by using Polenta :-) x

Hi Mini, thanks for that, the only problem being that I can't get cornmeal in the shops for love nor money! I ended up getting polenta today as a substitute but I'm pretty sure that's very gritty compared to cornmeal...bummer :-(

Hi Lottie I have ordered the staff hot chocolate gift packages, far easier than gazing at Thorntons! Am having a hard morning; the cold realy has kicked in and I couldn't breathe last night due to my nose being bunged up so this morning I've got a dreafully sore throat, have asked hubby to...

Hi Nikki, the main reason I'm trying to stay off them this time is the scales really do dictate what kind of mood I'm going to be in. Until last week when I started LL I weighed myself every morning and every evening and depressed myself at both points! This time I nkow I can't come off LL so...

Groan, got a cold today, been fighting it off for days but it's finally hit...Lemsips are looking good on the shelf! I've ran out of cappucino flavourings on CD...although I'm on LL I've kept some packs as I really need my coffee...am trying the vanilla pack but it's not quite as nice...

I'm making a chili for a dinner party on Saturday, hoping this will still keep me in ketosis! I was thinking of having cornbread though as I understand is has very low carbs...anyone have a recipie? I'm also picking my chili recipie from a website so if you have one that is low in carbs I'd...

Thanks Mich, much better ideas than mine! The idea is to enable me to have a good bit to eat without leaving ketosis, but without the guests knowing that's what I'm up to! Like the stuffed celery and stuffed ham & cheese! Roch, thanks for that link, I'll have a good look as I didn't think...

I am holding a buffet party at my place a few days before Chrsitmas and would really like to stay in ketosis if possible...although I am taking a week 'off' LL, but still want to limit as much damage as possible. I'm thinking: Cheese & Onion on sticks Cocktail sausages on sticks yup...

Thanks Isis for your support and Nikki, I think I'll take your advice and stay away from the swim/gym at the moment, but may well take Lotties advice and use the spa element. I may pop in and have a steam and a saune and jaccuzi, just to have a chill down. Am doing well today (hate saying that...

I have got all mine bar the food and a few vouchers! Sat and looked through the M&S book to do the online food ordering, but found it a bit hard as am only on day 4 of LL SS so ticked what I needed and walked away, will probably place the order next week to give me a chance to get over the...

Even a good few months into LL I had dizzy spells where I'd have to sit down as everyting would go black, I wouldn't need to be exerting myself but simply standing up or walking up stairs etc. This never passed but I never did pass out and it was only 30 seconds at a time. I never felt...

Day 4 nearly done! Struggled today as went shopping in Kingston for hours and didn't have a shake before I went, luckily I had an old Cambridge bar hidden in my bag so had that, must make sure I don't do that again. Am quite pleased iwth myself for getting to day 4 as I am so sleep deprived I...

I have been told by several people that I shouldn't lose any more...and I'm still clinically obese with a minimum of 3 stones to go to get into the healthy range! Follow your own heart and vision - Joe x

Get rid! I lost 7.5 stones and gave all my clothes to LL or threw them. After gaining 20 pounds over the past year the fact I have absolutely no clothes that are comfortable and only one pair of jeans that actually do up...that made me get a grip as there was no way I was going to go out and...

Hi Kati, I think you and I have read the same book and it had a similar feeling to me, only I am much much larger than you and the author was talking about the size that I aspired to be...very depressing! Hang on in there, you are still in the 10's and it sounds like you are really learning...

Hi guys, day 1 done and dusted, day 2 okay so far! The group was great, had a good chat to the LLC and really need to do some work on my self sabotaging chatter box, feel I'm in the right place to do this. We are taking 28 days at a time so I don't feel overwhelmed and have to make decisions...

I really hope Jan gets booted out first, she's driving me demented and ruining the programme for me. Thank God I have Sky Plus, I seriously have to record it for half an hour first so as soon as I see her come on and she says something irritating I hit fast forward to go past her! You'd think...

I don't know what you are seeing but when I look at your photos I see a pretty young woman who is making a determined change to her life and, therefore, those around her. To have the strength to do this diet is a HUGE achievement. I imagine the two photographs don't do you justice, but they do...

Hi Angela, you look really really lovely, the dress is really flattering on you and look at those shoulders! Fab! Lovely, lovely, lovely, hope you have a great time. Joe x

Thanks Lottie! I have just finished saying good bye to the foods I know will irritate me, strangely enough I wanted tinned BB and sausages but couldn't face them tonight, hope they won't come back to haunt me from tomorrow! I am taking my water to bed so when I wake in the morning I'll be on...

I hope to say... Thank God I decided to restart LL again just in time to lose the 20 pounds I gained so I can have a clean slate for 2007. Either way, I will have a wonderful christmas due to my darling daughter Faith being nearly 2...I'll be joining her in a plastic mince pie that I'm...

Thanks for your support guys...I am so nervous this time. I feel a bit like I'll be a 'failure' if I don't do the first 28 days, which is ridiculous as I've been failing for a whole year! I remember being this nervous the first day I started LL, so I'm taking that as a good sign as first time...

I am going to try LL one more time in the hope of ending my weightloss nightmare and starting a weight controlled life. As of next week it will be a whole year since I came off LL and have played with CD/WLR/Rosemary Conley and LL and have managed to gain 20 pounds in that year. I have...

I think my problem is that when I'm restarting it is always with a gain from when I stopped...I'm currently 20 pounds up since this time last year...very depressing. I think you are right about Hoodia Karion, although I do have a huge appetite, if I'm eating for other reasons then no...

Thanks so much for the lovely comments. I feel so exceptionally down about my 20 pound weight gain and not getting to target, but I have to admit, looking at the before piccies when I started my journey, I forget I have come quite a long way...so thanks for reminding me x

Thanks Karion, I didn't realise you'd restarted LL/CD, that's very good to know. I can't believe I've had a whole year of failing...the 20 pound gain is a real punch to the stomach and I'm feeling very desperate and sad. Can't have surgery, slightly too small, can't have appetite suppressents...

Thanks for that DQ. Isn't the babe in arms just a heart breaker :-) x