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    Total Solution Back back back again!

    Long time no see! I’m an old hand at VLCDs and minimins and I’m back again for a good ol go at shrinking down. I’ve done VLCDs 5 major times in my life - 2007 - lost 4 stone in 4 weeks (size 16 to 12) 2008 - lost 1.5 stone for my wedding (Size 14 - 12) 2010 - lost 3 stone to try to conceive my...
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    Working Solutions Spring and Summer 2020

    Hi Belle Belle. I’m on day 9. How did you find the bday cake bar?
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Tesco have Batchelors Savoury Rice on 3 for £1.50!
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    I would like to thank all the people who have been updating the list in my absence, particularly Deflating. As I explained last week, Im having a particularly rough time at the moment and Im struggling to get on here so if people can please try to update their own information on the list that...
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    Had to ask for a size 10 :-)

    Woohoo!!!! Well done you skinny minx, that is fantastic!!!!!!!
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    Upset :(

    Ive been there before with my dad too and a good friend of mine. I just ignore it. I love them both but in this situation, they're both a pair of idiots and their opinion is worth sod all. Nobody is perfect and your dad should be more supportive of you. Im sorry you feel down. Dont let it...
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    Thanks Bev, hope you're ok hun. Gonna update my diary in a bit. xxx
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    June Challenge

    Yambabe - 10lbs - 8.75lbs to go - 1.25lbs lost Markyboy - 18lbs - 14lbs to go - 4lbs lost Yes I Can - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost JLJ - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost Yummy101 - 8lbs - 8lbs to go - 0lbs lost Justgina- maintaining at 9st 12lb- 0lb either way Dietkitty - 10lbs - 10lbs to go -...
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    Hey Luce Ive added you to the list hun. Good luck xxx
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    princess-of-power: 11.4lbs to go / 2.6lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost chrissie2108: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost sparklebug: 8lbs to go / 0lbs lost bex!: 14lbs to go / 6lbs lost Catt: 12bs to go / 5.5lbs lost...
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    June Challenge???

    nix I will add you to the June Challenge Thread in the main forum, that's where all the records of everyone's progress is kept.
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    June Challenge

    Yambabe - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs lost Markyboy - 18lbs - 18lbs to go - 0lbs lost Yes I Can - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost JLJ - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost Yummy101 - 8lbs - 8lbs to go - 0lbs lost Justgina- maintaining at 9st 12lb- 0lb either way Dietkitty - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs...
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    princess-of-power: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost chrissie2108: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost sparklebug: 8lbs to go / 0lbs lost bex!: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost Catt: 12bs to go / 0lbs lost LindaLEM...
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    Water Flavourings Advice Please

    Ive tried ebay but could only get the W8 ones which werent my cup of tea. Luckily, my SIL is doing CD and her CDC lets her buy extra water flavourings for me. I couldnt do it without them! Good luck in your quest!
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    princess-of-power: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost chrissie2108: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost sparklebug: 8lbs to go / 0lbs lost bex!: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost Catt: 12bs to go / 0lbs lost LindaLEM...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yummy101 - 14lbs - 5lbs to go - 9lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 0lbs to go - 14.4 lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 3.5lbs to go - 2.5lbs lost Millux - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs lost Joyo - 10lbs - 0lbs to go - 10lbs...
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    MAY CHALLENGE ANYONE ..

    loudei -20 (-14.5) nelly -7 garryg -20 janey23 -14 tigerlill88 -14(-16) bex! -20 (-19) tootiefrootie -14 MissDesperate -22 (-17) catt -20(-20) blodwen -14(-4) catz -14 soapsuds -16 (-7) arntyjax -14 (-14) niamh -20(-16) lady24 -14 justiceuk -24 (-21) sparkling fairy -10(-7) hez -20 (-9)...
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    Ohtobeslinky's Diary

    Aw mate I see your "ahem" and raise you a "argh"! Toilet issues are the bane of my life at the moment, lol! I'll be chugging my senna tonight I tell ya!
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    from start to finish

    Hi Little Miss Diet, welcome to the forum and good luck with your journey! I cant comment on refeeding and weight maintainence really. I managed to maintain the 4 stones I lost on CD for 9 months then piled it all on with depression. I also plan to do slimming world once I come off this...
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    June Challenge???

    Ive created the June Challenge post in the main forum so everyone can be involved, not just the 100% TFRers! I'll add those who have mentioned their targets on here to the list. Good luck everyone!
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    Hey everyone. There's been a few people mentioning in a few threads about starting a June Challenge now May is nearly over. I thought I would create the thread here in the Main Forum just so EVERYONE can be involved (refeeders, maintainers etc) as only 100% TFR posts are allowed in the 100%...
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    Starting Exante today!!

    Welcome and good luck Sandy. You sound very similar to me. I gained all my weight back from CD and have been hiding away from all my friends and family and eating for comfort...gettng bigger and bigger! I also didnt want to go back to CD because of the 'failure' aspect. You'll enjoy Exante Im...
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    Advice on Lipotim Please :)

    If you are interested in doing a VLCD but struggling with cash then try Exante. If you get their 4 week supply bumper pack then it costs £99 which is £25 per week!
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    June Challenge???

    Im up for a June challenge too. Maybe post it on the main forum so everyone can particpate? (eg. refeeders, maintainers etc) Im aiming for another 14lbs :D
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    This diet is worth is people!

    I know Justice UK, you have done fantastically and you can really tell your confidence levels have gone up. Well done!
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    This diet is worth is people!

    I say there is no day like tomorrow hun! The sooner you start, the sooner you reach that goal for your hol. I have never reached my goal weight either and I think that was another factor in why I gained all my weight back on. Good luck hun! Thanks Bev, you've been a particularly wonderful...
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    2nd attempt at LT and newbie to Minimins!

    Hi Lou, welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy your time on LT and your time here, it really does make the difference having that support. Good luck and keep drinking the water!
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    The end is nigh!

    Yeah my last few weeks on CD were tough, but that was because I was graduating...so it was all a life-changing thing anyway. Plus, my hair started to fall out lol. Keep going, that last 7lbs will fly off! Keep in touch on here though, I think that is a key thing. Make your refeeding diary on...
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    weigh in no 6

    Well done Harriet, that's great! Im so jealous of your running, I cant run at all!
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    Weigh in Number 4

    Woohoo Bev, that's fantastic!!! Well done you, I bet you feel amazing!
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    This diet is worth is people!

    My 6 weeks on thise diet has taught me more than I ever learnt the last 2 times I have done it. Ive really grown up and can see the mistakes and delusions I had about my eating habits. Both the OH and I were watching Supersize Vs Superskinny the other night and there was a woman having a...
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    Sonkies Diary....have decided to quit for now....!

    OOoooh, silly me! LOL. Well, even so 8lbs is outstanding so well done. Hopefully the extra days added on to your WI next week will add up to extra pounds lost!
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    hello 100% er's!

    Hi Bex, 3rd attempt here too! I feel great this time, for the first time on a VLCD. I feel buzzing with energy and happiness. I really hope you achieve all your goals.
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    Wk 5 Weigh In !! :(

    I STS last week, so gutting...but then I lost 6lbs this week. Hopefully you will see a brilliant loss next week, keep going hun you can do it!
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    Sonkies Diary....have decided to quit for now....!

    Hey Sonkie, well done on your 8lbs! I cant wait to hear your official WI!!!!! Well done for coming through what sounds a difficult 1st week, you've done really great.
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    Ohtobeslinky's Diary

    Hello hun, sorry Ive not been around Im still trying to catch up whilst Ive been on nights. You've done so well chuck and have such a good attitude. Im proud of you for sticking through this. You obviously are really dedicated and will be strutting in your size 10s in no time like Nikki...
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    Diet Excellent Relationship not so excellent

    Hey hun, Ive not been around much this week....Im so glad to hear things are looking VERY up for you! Well done on your 11lbs and I hope you have a lovely bank holiday with the OH!!! MWAH X
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    Ive had enough....please help

    Just to let you know hun. A good friend of mine is getting married in September. She's just been to try on her wedding dress today. She's been doing TFR for 12 weeks. The dress was TOO BIG ON HER and she told me she cried with happiness. That could be you! Well done on the 5lbs and please...
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    Does anyone else hate this diet as much as I do??

    Dont apologise. This diet can be really really tough. Ive been on a VLCD for 6 weeks and its only in the past week Ive actually felt good. The past 5 weeks have been really hard. The sociable side of things, well I have a bit of social phobia but last time I was ok. I still went out for the...
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    Week 6 Estatic!

    Thanks girls! Yes you are right, 2 huge hurdles passed for me this week. And I cannot believe I enjoyed the shifts too! They were really interesting and I felt I did really well (I have confidence issues with my skills sometimes). I even did a Lumbar Puncture at 2am! (Mind you, Ive always been...
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    Ive had enough....please help

    Oh hun, I really feel for you. Ive sampled quite a few of the VLCDs around and LT is the worst tasting one by far. Sparklebug is right, if you are really struggling, consider changing to one that has more palateable bars (CD and Exante). Please try and force the packs down you. My last time on...
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    Big day today!

    Well done Bev, Im so pleased for you and impressed with your determination and positivity, its very inspiring. I hope your daughter has a fantastic birthday and you all have a lovely weekend!
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    Week 6 Estatic!

    Hey guys! Ive been doing a week of 12 hour night shifts in the hospital I work. Its been so not as tough as I expected. I was seriously scared I would be feeling so poorly and lethargic on TFR which in my job is a disaster, as you cannot afford to make any mistakes. Well, not only did I...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Glorious week, what a bloody glorious week I am on TOP OF THE WORLD! Why you ask? Well not only did I breeze through my week of hardcore night shifts and actually enjoyed them (?) but I did them and as a result lost... SIX POUNDS THIS WEEK!!!!! :party0048::party0049::woohoo: Lol. And...
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    Yippee on Day 3

    Lol, its a good feeling when you know Ketosis has landed eh?
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    first weigh in and totally gutted

    ? Its a 5lbs loss? What part of that is disappointing? Its a LOSS! You've got to be realistic about this and stop thinking about 'what you've given up'. What you have given up like what we have all given up is a unhealthy eating regime that has resulted in obesity. You're not going to go back...
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    Anyone getting pains?

    I have the Mirena Coil which stopped my periods...until VLCDs came into my life, lol! Luckily for me, I'm doing this to get pregnant so yay! :) The pains are probably also with you being bunged up. Get some senna down yer neck!!! Lol :D
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    Help please!

    The key to ketosis is water, are you sure you're drinking enough? The first week is tough but believe me it's so worth it and you WILL feel better soon!
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    Skimmed Milk???

    Skimmed milk isnt allowed, sorry! If you're really struggling, perhaps you should switch to CD again so you can have your milk.
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yeah last night was okay, AAM really has helped tbh. Especially today, I lost another 1.5 lbs! Yummy101 - 14lbs - 9lbs to go - 5lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 3.2lbs to go - 10.8 lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs -...
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    Incurable addiction...

    Lol, I too am an addict! I only weigh in once a day though but it HAS to be after a wee and in the buff, lol! I dont see the harm in it if you manage to keep it to once a day!
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    MAY CHALLENGE ANYONE ..

    Hey ohtobeslinky, I cannot believe how amazingly you've done! Im so pleased for you! Ive lost another 1.5lb today! Working busy night shifts, increasing my water intake to 3-4litres and end of my TOTM is paying dividends! loudei -20 (-14.5) nelly -7 garryg -20 janey23 -14 tigerlill88...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Lol, about time after last week's STS! Im on add a meal week this week and also on night shifts from tonight, Im hoping for some good weight loss this week! On a roll to losing my rolls! lol :8855:
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    100% on night shifts?

    Im starting 4 12 hour night shifts from tonight and Im a bit worried. I know a few of you do nights and just wondered how you coped with them whilst on 100%? Any advice would be helpful!
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    Hi LT Newbie Here !

    Quite a lot of us on here have difficult jobs and it is hard at first but you do get used to it. SIlvermist is right too, your head has to be in the right place. Best of luck x
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    starting Exante today

    Good luck, you can do it!
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    how am i going to stick to this????

    You can definately do it hun. Good luck!
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    Whoop whoop weigh in number 2!

    Blinking 'eck that's AMAZING!!!!!! WELL DONE!!!!!
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yet another loss this morning -1lb! Im delighted. Yummy101 - 14lbs - 9lbs to go - 5lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 4.6lbs to go - 9.4lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 3.5lbs to go - 2.5lbs lost Millux - 10lbs -...
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    MAY CHALLENGE ANYONE ..

    Scales show a further -1lb this morning, Im very happy. loudei -20 (-13.5) nelly -7 garryg -20 janey23 -14 tigerlill88 -14(-13) bex! -20 (-16) tootiefrootie -14 MissDesperate -22 (-15) catt -20(-17) blodwen -14(-4) catz -14 soapsuds -16 (-7) arntyjax -14 (-9) niamh -20(-11) lady24 -14...
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    What will you do when you reach your goal?

    Lol. Well my plan is a little different. Im going on holiday at the end of June and sticking to this till August. We're not actively TTC yet because I want to be much slimmer but as soon as I come off it, Im going straight to SW so I can lose weight/maintain when Im hopefully pregnant! I see...
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    Staring again and I don't know if I can do it :(

    Aw hun, dont despair. You've gotten through the hardest part which is deciding to do it again. You'll find a lot of us on here who are reattempting it. Its difficult but remember what it was like when you were at goal? It was good wasnt it? Now is that sandwich worth it? Nope...you know it...
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    60lbs gone in 15 weeks!!!!

    Brilliant loss there, Im so pleased for you. You will be happy, because you will have achieved something spectacular. Keep it up please, you are a big inspiration to those with a long way to go yet!!!!!
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    What will you do when you reach your goal?

    Lol, that's what I want to do too! Holiday...bikini...baby in that order! Good luck Niamh x
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    Diet Excellent Relationship not so excellent

    I think giving him some space, maybe send a lighthearted text might be a nice idea and focus on yourself for a couple of days. Its hard enough the pressure you have with working away plus doing a difficult diet. Good luck x
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    Exante - Ready, steady........go!

    Best of luck Janet!
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Well thank heavens this morning I saw a little 0.6lb loss so after 7 days of nothing, hopefully I will be back on track! You're so right about living life...I must say Ive just been exsisting for the past year, Im ready for change. Yummy101 - 14lbs - 12lbs to go - 2lbs lost...
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    Sonkies Diary....have decided to quit for now....!

    Hi Sonya, this too is my second 'big' time on a VLCD. I wish you all the best for your time on here!
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    Diet Excellent Relationship not so excellent

    Oh Im sorry to hear your having troubles hun. Hope it works out for the best.
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    MAY CHALLENGE ANYONE ..

    I finally saw a little loss on the scales today. 0.6lbs! I hope my TOTM none-weight-loss hell is over! loudei -20 (-13.5) nelly -7 garryg -20 janey23 -14 tigerlill88 -14(-13) bex! -20 (-16) tootiefrootie -14 MissDesperate -22 (-15) catt -20(-17) blodwen -14(-4) catz -14 soapsuds -16 (-7)...
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    Will I ever get under 15 stone?

    I understand what you mean exactly. But you've done brilliantly and there is no reason, if you continue to do so well...why you want achieve all your goals. I think this is something a lot of us think in the back of our minds...maybe we are meant to be fat forever. I say NO TO THAT! We will...
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    Day 1

    Good luck to you Tracie, you've done so well avoiding the Roast...definately on the right track, keep it up!
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    LIPOTRIM ADDICTION?!

    Nothing wrong with being an LT addict! At least you know that you are going to feel a bit different for a while. A lot of people on here feel amazing quite quickly once they hit ketosis but its taken me 4 weeks to feel properly ok again! Good luck chick, you CAN DO IT!!!
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    Loosing weight before ttc

    Hi guys, Ive been doing Exante TFR for 5 weeks now because we want to start TTC for our first baby at the end of the summer. I would like to lose another 3 stone if I can before the start of september to get my body in tip top condition for TTC. I only found out this weekend that you can also...
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    new boots!!!!

    That's fantastic, well done!
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    What will you do when you reach your goal?

    Im hopefully going to get pregnant!
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    Advice desperately!

    Thanks ladies! Its DEFINATELY my TOTM because Im having horrendous cramps today...the only time Ive ever been happy to have them because it explains the STS! Ive weighed myself today and have lost 0.8lb, so I know I'll be ok next wk!
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    Mothers - has your body shape changed after each baby?

    I dont think its necessarily mothers you know. When I lost my weight the first time, I was a size 12 at 10st 7lb (Im 5'4") but there were others who were a 10 and others who were a 14. Now, Ive piled on the weight again, I was a definate 18 when I was the weight I started last time...now I was...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Thanks Yambabe, I do hope so! Its very demoralising but I guess its affected me even more because Im so emotional with the whole TOTM! Im just praying for a good loss next week, that will really boost me.
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    STS this week, Im so upset. Stupid TOTM. Yummy101 - 14lbs - 12lbs to go - 2lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 6.6lbs to go - 7.4lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 3.5lbs to go - 2.5lbs lost Millux - 10lbs - 10lbs to...
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    How will I know Im in ketosis?

    You'll have smelly breath, a furry tongue and your hunger pangs will be subsiding.
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    ooo i made a mistake

    Dont worry, just stick to 100% from now on, it wasnt your fault and smack that bloke who laughed because that's mean!!! :P
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    Week 3!

    She is gorgeous Lauren and such a beautiful name, my ovaries are aching as we speak!!!
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    Week 3!

    Woohoo! Well done hunni, now go and enjoy the glorious sunshine!
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    Sarah (westiegirl)

    As another newbie, I never met or read Sarah but how I wish I did because she sounds like on one of lifes truly wonderful people. I'll be thinking of her and all her friends and family on thursday. May she Rest In Peace.
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    Advice desperately!

    Hey guys, Im really upset today. Its End of Wk 5 WI and I havent lost an ounce. I *think* it might be my TOTM. I dont have periods but I have the symptoms due to my Mirena IUS and as its starting to wear off my PMT symptoms are worsening. Whenever Ive done a VLCD, at my 'TOTM' times...I...
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    Quick question.

    Drinking water can make a massive difference in weigh in. I bought a Wii Fit this week and I had weighed myself in the morning and then had my shakes and 4 litres of water, played on the Wii Fit when I got home and I had put on 4lbs!!! Ive experienced this on my previous VLCD attempts. If...
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    MAY CHALLENGE ANYONE ..

    loudei -20 (-6.5) nelly -7 garryg -20 janey23 -14 tigerlill88 -14(-8) bex! -20 (-10) tootiefrootie -14 MissDesperate -22 (-5) catt -20(-6.5) blodwen -14 catz -14 soapsuds -16 (-5) arntyjax -14 (-6) naimh -20(-6) lady24 -14 justiceuk -24 (-7) sparkling fairy -10(-5) hez -20 (-3) yummymummynot...
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    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi MrsD2B! Thanks for keeping us updated. I must say Im really shocked at Lipotrim's attitude and Im a bit concerned. I mean, Im not on LT obv, Im on Exante now but I do think with such drastic diets, sticking to the official guidelines is important. I agree with your impression on the money...
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    lipotrim to slimming world????

    That's what Im planning to do too, good luck!
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    think im pregnant eeekkk:S

    Oh Im so sorry. I think your right to refeed for now hun, focus on your lovely little boys and getting yourself back on your feet. Keep in touch xxx
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    Wanting to start Lipotrim...

    Absolutely Foxi, you have an excellent attitude and I applaud that. You may find a pharmacist who is happy to bend the rules with their patients (although I would have to seriously question their judgement) and if you do then the best of luck. However a TFR replacement based diet may not be...
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    Proof you need not worry too much what the scales say

    Thanks for posting this. I must admit I'm a bit scales obsessed and have been really upset as over the past 2 days I seem to have put on 1lb! Clothes shops are getting me down too... My size 16 jeans are falling off me but I can't get the new size 14s I bought today near me. Very down :(
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    Wanting to start Lipotrim...

    Oh and furthermore, I'm suprised and quite concerned your pharmacist allowed you to LT again when your BMI was 25 (at 10st 6lbs)... That is against the NICE guidelines. I've said before I an to prescribe LT to my patients but I could not in good conscience prescribe it to someone who didn't meet...
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    Wanting to start Lipotrim...

    Again, I don't mean to be rude but Taylor your start BMI was 29.5 which is bordering on the obese classification therefore you were within the guidelines to do a full VLCD. My second time my BMI was just 30 (same height and 12st 7lbs) therefore I could do it. There is a lot of difference between...
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    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK!
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    why am i feelin like this!!!

    Hope you feel better after ranting! I get very emotional and angry on this diet. I remember last time I did it I was awful, constantly crying or raging! It does settle after a couple of weeks though. The first 3 I find are awful but then it all seems to calm down.
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    The Experiment!

    Fabulous, well done!
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    Just a quick question about refeeding - do I HAVE to do it properly??

    Refeeding is VERY important and if you intend to eat and have 'lots of alcohol' then you MUST refeed for a week beforehand for your own safety. I wouldnt worry so much about gaining a stone (and if you carb it up you will put on weight immediately as you will be loading your glycogen stores) but...
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    Wanting to start Lipotrim...

    Welcome to the board Foxi. First, I would say dont put too much pressure on time periods on this diet. Initially, you need to take it day by day as you may have gathered its a difficult one to get used to a first. The guidelines state the average loss is a stone a month. Given your...
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    O/T Wii Fit cheap!

    Ive been toying with the idea of getting a Wii Fit since I started my TFR to try and tone as I lost weight and low and behold a reputable catalogue shop beginning with A (dont want to say the name in case I get shouted out for touting) has £15 off them...instead of £89.99 they are £74.99! I...
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    Burn baby Burn...Ketosis inferno!

    It will hun, just take it day by day x
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    Day 4...feeling bunged up????

    Ive not had loose stools this time but I did last time I did it. It will settle down though.
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    Can i join you all?

    Hi! This is my third time on it...my second longterm time on. My second was a quick burst before my wedding. Im hoping I can be successful second time around. Im 4 weeks in and so glad I made this decision. Its not as exciting sometimes, especially as there are no suprises on the diet but I...
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    Hello! I'm new to this forum after reading for weeks!

    Welcome Helen and also huge congrats on the 2 stone loss, that is a fantastic loss! Well done. Hope you enjoy your time here xxx
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    Day 3 and struggling

    Hya hun, Dont get disheartened. When you feel like this you need to distract yourself if you can.. your fave DVD, pampering facial, a bubble bath. Keep drinking the water. Sometimes a nice black coffee with sweetnener is lovely, especially if you're feeling cold. You cant have sugar free...
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    Starting today!!

    Good luck!!!!
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    Burn baby Burn...Ketosis inferno!

    Aw, it does get better honestly. It takes me 3 weeks and then I feel great. Keep going, look how far you've come!!!!
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    Time is flying!

    Ive never been a big drinker and I wouldnt drink at all on holiday because I dont really enjoy it! Plus alcohol can dehydrate you and if Im going away to a warm climate then it will be even more important to me to drink water water waaaaaaaaater! To be honest, Ive been toying with the idea of...
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    Week before the beginning

    Dont apologise, malevolentnuzzler, last time I was on here it wasnt as complicated but I would take advantage and check out all parts of the forum because you can find some great treasures on here! I always just had a normal meal before a VLCD and went into ketosis much faster than my OH who...
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    will eatingfor 1 day shock my body into losing weight again???

    How far are you in terms of BMI? It could be that you are getting so close a TFR might not be the best way for you to lose your last bit of weight. A lot of people find they slow down when they approach a healthy weight.
  112. P

    Week 1 Weigh in

    Fantastic!! Well done for sticking it out and have a great week this week!!!
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    Favourite TV programe...

    I cant wait for the SATC 2 movie either! It comes out the day I finish my night shifts...Im so excited! I love Glee, Come Dine With Me, How I met Your Mother and Friends.
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    bear

    Adorable!!!
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    Lipotrim Longterm

    OMG, I cannot believe the cheek of the woman! How rude and nasty! Thing is, at the moment LT is a non-add a meal VLCD and plenty of people have done so, so you know I wouldnt worry too much though I applaud your being sensible about it. That's put me off LT to be honest, if they cant be bothered...
  116. P

    think im pregnant eeekkk:S

    Congratulations! Please keep in touch with us and let us know how everything is going with you and the little bubba! Laura xxx
  117. P

    Week before the beginning

    Dont want to be a killjoy but this isnt really the appropriate forum to post a thread talking about eating! This is the 100% place where slips, blips or eating anything isnt really kosher. Mods, can this be moved to the general forum please?
  118. P

    Weigh in?

    Do you not have a pharmacist scheduling weigh in days for you? Its normally the same day you start it.
  119. P

    Temptation!

    Yeah, the goal date is because I want to start trying for a baby from August, so I dont want to be TFR then. But also because I have never ever EVER reached goal on a VLCD. CD made me stop as soon as my BMI went under 25 and I received no support for refeeding or maintainance. Luckily, I...
  120. P

    think im pregnant eeekkk:S

    Losing a lot of weight before pregnancy isnt dangerous! There is a whole section here on minimins dedicated to losing weight whilst TTC. In fact, that's why Im on a VLCD, in order to TTC later on this summer! There's been a lot of people on minimins who have done a VLCD and then gotten...
  121. P

    Time is flying!

    Really? *goes to hunt old threads* Im determined to do it. Although we'll probably go all inclusive (because the price difference is minimal) as my OH will likely have refed on his TFR by then as he's only on it for another month probably (lucky git). I was thinking at least having one shake a...
  122. P

    not losing weight????

    Wow monkey30, your losses are so inspiring to see though. That +3lbs must have been a freak weigh in!
  123. P

    Temptation!

    Again, that's a good attitude. Im struggling because this is the first time Ive set a goal date on a VLCD and I dont think Ive done the right thing because part of me is getting obsessed about whether Im going to be at a weight Im happy with at certain events I have coming up. Its silly, first...
  124. P

    Time is flying!

    Ive suggested this to the OH but he was worried in case we got stopped by customs because obv they could be mistaken for drugs! I had even suggested going self catering so we could carry on TFR but going on holiday...he wasnt keen on that! I really dont want to break my diet at all whilst I go...
  125. P

    Temptation!

    Taking it day by day is a good way to do it...means you're putting less pressure on yourself.
  126. P

    Never underestimate

    *hugs*
  127. P

    Whoop de Whoop!!

    Well done smurfette!!!!!!! Now keep going and you'll be getting to goal so soon!
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    Lipotrim Longterm

    Thankyou sweetie, my weigh in is tomorrow morning. I weigh in every day so Im hoping to hit that final 0.4lbs to get to -3lbs this week! I remember saying to my CD counsellor 'when I get to 10 stone something Im going to cry like a little baby'....and I did. AND I WILL AGAIN RAH! Lol. Im...
  129. P

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    What job do you do Tanya? Ive got night shifts coming up in just over a week and Im scared doing my TFR on it. I know I wont crack but Im not looking forward to the struggle! :( Hope your shift goes ok x
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    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hey MrsD2B. Im a Doctor myself (qualified 3 years, 2 years from being a fully-fledged GP). I plan to prescribe LT should my patients wish for them because I am a HUUUUGE fan (obv) of VLCD's and wish I had heard of them years ago. They are awesome! Although Im medically qualified, Im not an...
  131. P

    Lipotrim Longterm

    http://www.minimins.com/exante/142413-why-you-need-add-meal.html Here's the thread and it gives you a link to the official guidance too.
  132. P

    Lipotrim Longterm

    There is a thread explaining it somewhere, I'll try and dig it out. From what I can gather...how certain VLCD's get around this NICE guidance that 12 weeks is the max you can do it is by doing 'Add a Meal Weeks' every 5 weeks where you have a small meal in addition to your shakes. I did it...
  133. P

    Never underestimate

    Exactly! And then once you see someone writing down stuff that could practically be quoted directly from your own thoughts and you're like WOW! Im not alone! Hooray! Incidentally, this smilie cheered me up tonight...its quite apt considering how bunged up we get...lol :sick0019:
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    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK!!! And also pleased I can honk and say Ive had 3 packs today...Ive been struggling to have 3 and normally have 2. The veggie soup tasted delish tonight, think my tastebuds have changed yay!
  135. P

    Never underestimate

    Not boring at all! Its great to hear everyone's perspectives on here!
  136. P

    Never underestimate

    Thanks! Its been a weird and tough month but Im so glad Ive done it. Its my own fault Ive been unwell, Ive only been having 2 of my packs because I struggle having 3 but Ive been forcing myself to have 3 now because I dont want to get poorly again. I know what you mean about not wanting to...
  137. P

    Friday night chit chat to pass in some time :)

    Im obsessed with Come Dine With Me, even more so now Im TFRing! b*tchiness and Food...YAY! Thanks hun. Yeah I sprung for the top quality mattress, OH has a bad back bless him! Got a bargain though, it was all half price and top stuff! Ive certainly not been hit by the cleaning bug...
  138. P

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    Hi Tanya, just wanted to say well done for staying away from the cupboard and good luck with whatever decision you make. Its hard when you've been with someone for so long but you've got to do what makes YOU happy at the end of the day. There is no point putting all that hard work into losing...
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    Never underestimate

    I couldnt agree more Scotsmist! This place was a lifesaver to me in 2008 and although none of the old hands are on here anymore (that I can tell anyway) its been lovely meeting you all and making friends. This place has certainly kept me going over the past month...cant believe Ive been on it a...
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    Day 4...feeling bunged up????

    Yes we do want to know little flower2...no subject is sacred on here!
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    Day 4...feeling bunged up????

    Last time, I tried Docusate which is a hard-core one. I felt awful on it. This time, I tried Senna. First time I felt like I was giving birth, second time...wasnt too bad. All laxatives tend to give you cramps to be honest because they are promoting peristalsis which is the natural mechanism...
  142. P

    Friday night chit chat to pass in some time :)

    Ermmm. Ive been so boring this week because I started off with Tonsilitis on sunday and my GP signed me off, so all Ive been doing is sleeping or peeing! All I did this week was go to the dentist and get scraped (ouch) and today Ive bought a lovely new bed for me and the hubby.
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    Lumps

    It was a bloke called phil...his user name was shunt my trucks. I'd bought the NuPharm strips off him seperately which turned up fine. He was a right snotty git when the shakers didnt turn up but gave me a prompt refund when I threatened to go to PayPal direct!
  144. P

    giving myself a goal date

    Hey harriet, we have similar goal weights and amount to lose. I have set myself a goal date as well, the end of august so I can start TTC. Some people dont like goals but I think it helps for others. How about joining the May Challenge, that's a good boost!
  145. P

    Lumps

    I went to Boots today to see if they had the Tony Ferguson blenders but they didnt! They did have some shakers in for £4.99 which is good considering I bought some off eBay and they never turned up! :(
  146. P

    Day 2 craving

    They will go hun, you have to learn to differentiate between head hunger and true hunger, but once ketosis is in you should find it easier. Just drink water and keep coming on here, it helps!
  147. P

    not losing weight????

    Well, have you been drinking your water? Are you bunged up? TOTM? Did you weigh in having drank water or a shake? All these factors can screw up a weigh in!
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yummy101 - 14lbs - 12lbs to go - 2lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 6.4lbs to go - 7.6lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 3.5lbs to go - 2.5lbs lost Millux - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs lost Joyo - 10lbs - 7lbs to go -...
  149. P

    am i just fooling myself??

    Oh hun, please dont get too down on yourself. You're HUMAN, we all make mistakes. And this diet is harder than anything, sometimes its almost impossible to resist. Think about it, you've spent your life learning your old eating habits. Now, you are strictly trying to change your eating habits in...
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    3 lbs off :S

    You've done so well YummyMummy!
  151. P

    Add a meal question

    Yeah, you're probably right. But I think I will stick to it, just for the first day or two to see how it goes. Ive kind of been doing a mishmash of VLCDs anyway. Im purely Exante now but I was using some old LT packs too to make my exante ones stretch. Im also using some CD water flavouring as...
  152. P

    what jobs do we all do

    That's awesome. Ive been thinking of learning some basic BSL after having to struggle with my poor patient. What course would you recommend? Ive been looking at vids on YouTube to try and muddle through but I'd really like to be more confident with it.
  153. P

    out of the mouth of babes

    She's obviously very smart! I like it!
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    I am overweight!

    Woohoo indeed! Well done, thats great!
  155. P

    *cracks whip* back on it

    Wow, moving in how exciting!!!!! Well done on getting back on it too xxx
  156. P

    Add a meal question

    Dya think if I just stick to my old CD AAM routine of a small amount of grilled chicken and green pepper it will be ok? I used to look forward to that so much it was untrue! lol.
  157. P

    BetsyBotox's Refeed Dairy.

    Hi Betsy, glad your refeed is going so well. Its a long way for me at the moment but I will be sticking around here when I eventually do. Thats one of the mistakes I made last time, thinking I'd done the hard bit and now Im back on it again! But you're such an inspiration to us all on here and I...
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    what jobs do we all do

    I loved this thread, so much fun to learn about you all! Im a Doctor 2 years off being a fully grown up GP, so Miss Demeanour - no suing me for medical negligence please, Ive clearly neglected myself enough otherwise I wouldnt be on my third VLCD attempt! :) Obv I went to uni, but also got...
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    Hello All I'm a Newbie - Day 1

    Hi Kirstie. I did LT in 2008 and changed to Exante this time round, its so much better isnt it! Im from Liverpool too, nice to see a fellow scouser on here. I'd be curious if any 'old hands' on here can tell us is the increases cals does impede weight loss. Ive been so scared Ive only been...
  160. P

    First Week Done!

    On other VLCDs they recommend 2-4 litres. 4 litres should really be the maximum you drink IMO.
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    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    Sizing is so bizarre and of course it depends on your body type. When I did CD last time, I hit a size 12 at about 11stone 12lbs and stayed there, even when I got to 10stone 7lbs...but that might have been because I was too scared to try on a size 10. I stay in a certain size for quite a long...
  162. P

    Add a meal question

    Hey guys. In a couple of weeks, the OH and I are planning to do our AAM as I am on nights in work, plus it is week 5 then. When we did CD, we used to do an AAM too but reading the Exante version, it seems different. The CD AAM was to have a small portion of chicken and a small portion of green...
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    1st weigh in - over the moon!!!! Its so worth it!

    WELL DONE!!! Thats fantastic! Keep that feeling with you hun, its ana amazing one!
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    MAY CHALLENGE ANYONE ..

    MAY CHALLENGE (Amount we want to lose in lbs is highlighted in red) loudei -20 (-6.5) nelly -7 garryg -20 janey23 -14 tigerlill88 -14(-8) bex! -20 (-10) tootiefrootie -14 MissDesperate -22 (-5) catt -20(-6.5) blodwen -14 catz -14 soapsuds -16 (-5) arntyjax -14 (-6) naimh -20(-6) lady24 -14...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yummy101 - 14lbs - 12lbs to go - 2lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 8lbs to go - 6lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 3.5lbs to go - 2.5lbs lost Millux - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs lost Joyo - 10lbs - 8lbs to go - 2lbs...
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    Arghh..have stayed the same this week

    Aw hun, I know how disheartening it can be. Try and up your fluid intake and see how it goes. You're not TOTM or constipated are you? Incidentally what solution are you on? 10 stone is my goal too, I have a long way to go but we will all get there!!!
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    bad weekend... binge

    Oh hun, dont be too annoyed. You're doing the right thing, coming on here, acknowledging what went wrong and then getting right back on that wagon! I had a 'cheat' this weekend too. Well, Ive got bad tonsillitis and my poor throat is so sore, so the OH had a tiny bit of chicken in an 'add a...
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    What will you be doing with your fat clothes ?

    Lol. Last time I sold a few things on eBay, gave the rest to my sister in law and charity shop-ped the rest. It was so much fun! And magggie...feet do shrink! 4stones lighter and I dropped a shoe size! Mind you, Ive put most of the weight back on and I havent gone back up...odd!
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    Bit contentious - A Night Out

    Congratulations.
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    here i go again not on my own

    Welcome back hun. Dont be embarrased, there are a few of us 're-newbies'. Im on my 3rd time too, its tough but hopefully the third time will be the charm for us all!
  171. P

    4 Stone Gone!

    That is fantastic, well done you!
  172. P

    The lowest point Ive ever reached.

    Hi Betty, thankyou for your kind post. I think actually weighing myself last week was the best thing I had ever did in retrospect. Because I finally faced up to it, does that make sense? I do feel better, because now I am weighing myself everyday (something my hubby and I did on LT...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yummy101 - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 11lbs to go - 5lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 6lbs to go - 8lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 4.2lbs to go - 2.8lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 6lbs to go - 0lbs lost Millux - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs lost Joyo - 10lbs - 8lbs to go - 2lbs...
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    Cross, De-motivated and Failing

    I think a change of mindset is in order...1 stone in 3 weeks is a great loss on any diet. TOTM always means less weight loss, so it is to be expected to have a smaller loss that week than any other. Constipation can also be a real problem with weight. We all struggle and unfortunately the best...
  175. P

    Advice please

    Whereabouts is your headache? Is it near your ears? Could be a ear infection, that can make people feel sickly and dizzy.
  176. P

    I'm married again...

    Aw well done, thats great!
  177. P

    MAY CHALLENGE

    Yummy101 - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 10lbs to go - 4lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost Deedee1 - 7lbs - 7lbs to go - 0lbs lost Quak - 6lbs - 6lbs to go - 0lbs lost Millux - 10lbs - 10lbs to go - 0lbs lost Joyo - 10lbs - 8lbs to go - 2lbs lost...
  178. P

    They put me on refeed

    I thought on LT you could carry on TFR until goal? Thats why I prefer it to CD because they made me stop when my BMI went under 25. Well done on the weight loss though hun! x
  179. P

    what tea's can we have

    Apparently Earl Grey is allowed? I really want to try the licorice tea, sounds yummy.
  180. P

    LT Hello from Bermuda

    Hey BG, good luck with your journey and join in on here as much as you can because it is fantastic. You can do it!!!!
  181. P

    Starting at Day 1

    Yes, Betsy is a goddess on here lol! Welcome to the LT fun yummymummy...soon you will be changing your name to yummymummynot to yummymummyHOT! Good luck xxx
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    Saggy skin after weight-loss

    My skin didnt go too bad after 4 stone gone. My BFF lost 8 stone and has a slight issue with baggy skin. I guess the best thing to do is tone as you go along and yes, moisturise. Im sure one of our lovely 'Biggest Losers' will be able to advise more though!
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    I weigh myself daily so will post them daily if you dont mind? Keeps me going weighing daily to see those numbers going down. Good luck to everyone! :D Yummy101 - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost Princess-of-Power - 14lbs - 11lbs to go - 3lbs lost Podge61 - 14lbs - 14lbs to go - 0lbs lost...
  184. P

    anyone having outbreaks of spots?

    Im getting them everywhere at the moment. Face, neck, back. My skin looks a terrible colour too. I look horrendous!!! Happened last time too, right before my wedding as well :(
  185. P

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk on the 2 week mark! Im so glad Im on this diet!
  186. P

    HELP !!Day 24 and really unsure if i should continue

    My OH is doing this with me too and he's coped amazingly on it whereas I have struggled physically. Even now 2 weeks in he is fine and I am tired, spotty and moody, lol. You've done really well hun.
  187. P

    Tough Bank Holiday

    That's right hon, you rant away, read the stuff on here and get back on that 100% horse - YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
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    FIRST DAY ON LIPOTRIM

    Water water water! Sparkling water is good because the bubbles fill you up and it feels like a treat (weirdly)! Make sure you have warm clothes around because you WILL get freezing after a couple of days (side effect of ketosis) Have some well-tested distractions in place when you feel hungry...
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    Feeling low

    Im so sorry that things have been so bad for you lately. Just try and remember how amazingly you have done, because you have, such an inspirational weight loss! If you are worried about cost, what about Exante? If you get the bumper packs, which are 4 weeks supply, then it works out £25 a week...
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    The lowest point Ive ever reached.

    I want to thank all the people who have posted such lovely responses to my post yesterday. I was honestly so low and miserable. Im still down, but you all raised good points. I know now Im not alone in this and I need to try and put the past behind me. This is a new chapter and Im so happy to...
  191. P

    I need some advice guys

    Ooooh, thanks!
  192. P

    I need some advice guys

    Nicki, do you have any links or advice about refeed? My pharmacist was useless last time about it and I dont know how to refeed properly.
  193. P

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for me and the OH all week and weekend!
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    Newbie with loads of bulk to lose

    Welcome and good luck Mystic, you will get on fine if you stick it 100% and come on this forum, because the support you get is awesome on here. Im combining my excess LT packs with my exante ones to make them go further, its not impeded me one iota.
  195. P

    Does anyone like hearing about what other people are eating?

    Me and the OH are obsessed with watching Come Dine With Me at the moment!
  196. P

    What are you missing the most?

    I miss crunchy nut cornflakes with skimmed milk and soup with buttered bread.
  197. P

    Have you noticed how the fat melts away..?

    My body shape completely changed when I did it first time, it was insane! But I never noticed the 'pockets'
  198. P

    I need some advice guys

    Ive been on LT/Exante for 2 weeks and have planned a holiday at the end of June. I plan to do an atkins based diet for that week, so I am still low carb and then intend to hop straight back onto it.
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    The lowest point Ive ever reached.

    Thankyou so much arntyjax, Ive had a good old cry today and even though I feel horrendous still Im just going to have to get on with it. This is my lesson learnt and I will get over it eventually.
  200. P

    The lowest point Ive ever reached.

    I dont think Ive ever been lower about my weight in nearly 21 years of obsessing about my weight (Im nearly 27 fyi). After years of detesting myself, I had 9 glorious months of 'thinness' in 2007 when I did the Cambridge diet for 4 months, losing 4 stones. I went from a size 16-18 14st 8lbs to...
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    MAY CHALLENGE

    Thanks Yummy! And good luck to you x
  202. P

    MAY CHALLENGE

    Ive never done these challenges, is this where you set a number if pounds to lose over the month? Ok, I would like to lose 14lbs also :)
  203. P

    Why have i only lost 1 lb after first week?

    Oh brilliant! Well done!
  204. P

    Spots & Ulcers!!

    I got all kinds last time on CD, fungal skin infections, fungal tonsillitis but no spots or ulcers. I have acbe anyway and my spots cleared up last time! On LT I got very spotty and my spots are breaking out on exante too :( I've just got an ulcer now too, think it's lack of sleep and run...
  205. P

    Water falvouring?

    I'm like you podge, need to strictly TFR. After all the reason why most of us are choosing to do it is because we think a little extra wouldn't hurt. What you are doing Debbie is kinda like CD sole source plus/ 800 programme. I wouldn't recommend getting ready-flavoured water from the shops...
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    My worse day so far :-(

    Im on day 12 and really struggling too. My colleagues are getting all moany because Im not eating with them for lunch so we went and my colleagues were eating lamb curry with rice and I just could not take my eyes of their plates...it was torture. Also having a down day generally. My OH has lost...
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    Ketosis/Breath Question

    My Boots stock them in their pharmacy only.
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    Water falvouring?

    Well, I did CD in 2007 and was obsessed with their Sunshine Orange water flavouring. When I did LT before my wedding, I had some left over and used that and it did not impede my weight loss one iota. Now Im using my leftover LT packs in combo with my Exante packs. I ordered some water...
  209. P

    Need a little pick me up

    Just keep drinking the water hun, it helps with water retention that us ladies get with their periods. You're doing great xxx
  210. P

    Ketosis/Breath Question

    Ive just bought some new Ketostix and I am most definately in ketosis! Woohoo! I did order some nu-pharm strips off ebay but dont like using them all the time because they're expensive. I have to speak to people all the time in my job so Im just delighted my death breath is gone! Well, its not...
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    Just had my first!

    POP? I like that nickname, lol, thanks! Ive had the mushroom one tonight and had a strawberry one yesterday. The strawberry was YUM and the mushroom one was ok but yes, I was never a fan of the soups. Im enjoying myself tonight with a pampering session. Had a quick, hot bubble bath, defuzzed...
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    Toilet Trouble

    Dont get embarrased you'll get used to talking about Toilet Troubles on here!!! Its very normal for your bowel movements to reduce on this diet. Think about it, you're not taking much in to poop out!!!! Constipation can be a big issue on the diet, which is one reason why they recommend to...
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    Ketosis/Breath Question

    Hey thanks for answering so quickly! Im not really hungry to be honest, I only get a little hungry when I havent had a shake for hours (because sometimes I have to go a long time between them because of work). Ive not done anything different I dont think. We left our ketostix with my sis in...
  214. P

    are you having three or four packs?

    I struggle to have 3!!!
  215. P

    Ketosis/Breath Question

    Hey guys, I am on Day 10 today and doing great. Positive and happy I made the choice to do this. Only niggling worry is, last week I went into Ketosis on day 2 with terrible stinky breath/bad taste and a dry mouth which lasted all week. Since this weekend though the breath hasnt been as bad...
  216. P

    What time do you have your shakes???

    I have mine at 2pm and 8pm...I really struggle to have my third because Im not hungry and plus I feel sick having them.
  217. P

    Just had my first!

    Hey :) I had the choc orange one...it took me ages to eat it though because I got so full so quickly...teehee! DH had the toffee nut one and he was loving it. We each had a soup tonight. I had the veg one and he had the thai chicken. DH loved them both. I couldnt finish the veg one as its...
  218. P

    Blender in the car?

    I cant stand the shakes when I use my hand blender. No matter how much I shake the darn thing I still get lumps!
  219. P

    Feeling much better hooray! :)

    Thanks Yorkiegal! Felt rough today physically due to nightmare day in work hence not much chance for water but mentally great, especially when today I could fasten up the pants Ive been wearing with long tops over to hide the fact I couldnt do the top button up!!!
  220. P

    Just had my first!

    Ive been doing LT but switching to Exante and had my first bar tonight with the OH... SO YUMMY!!!! Im getting a bit scared about the shakes though, LOL.
  221. P

    Moaning to my fellow LT'rs

    Im definately in ketosis but still hungry at times. Its so so hard hun, but you've done so well. Try and pamper yourself tonight and reward yourself for doing so well!
  222. P

    my weigh in week 2

    Aw, well done!!!
  223. P

    honk if you were 100% today

    A very positive HONK today on Day 7.
  224. P

    is anyone finding it hard to drink 2+ litres of water

    Magggie, my previous weight loss was also linked to the number of litres I drank too. I aim to go for 3 litres but mostly 4-5 if I can! If you can, carry a 1litre sports bottle around with you and constantly sip throughout the day and refill as needed. You probably would get through 1 - 2...
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    Honk If You Were 100% Today!

    A much brighter Day 7 HONK!
  226. P

    Feeling much better hooray! :)

    Thanks Hannah! Oh, I forgot to say, I watched your modelling video and you were lookin' good kiddo!!!
  227. P

    Help

    You might look the same to you, but you probably look different to others!
  228. P

    Hit the Wall

    Bobbie J, this is perfectly normal to feel like this even though it is horrendous. From what I can remember the first 2 weeks were bad for me (Im on Day 7) and then it was ok. You're doing the right thing by coming on here, letting it all out and then letting it go. You can do it, just remember...
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    Feeling much better hooray! :)

    I was at a really low point yesterday. Mentally I was at rock bottom, crying to my mum like a whiny little beehotch about how I hate myself for being on another VLCD journey and wondering why I was bothering and maybe I was destined to always be fat. But today, a new me! Up until about 4pm I...
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    needed a pick me up...

    Mrsd2b, your right but she doesn't know much about TFRs and I don't mind. I got a LOT of abuse last time when I did so I'm used to the naysayers and find them quite funny in a weird way! When I did my VLCD last time I had to get my rings resized down 5 sizes, it was brilliant! But now, my in...
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    Horrendous Day :(

    Yeah I feel like that, that this time I'm having to 'learn my lesson'. But I'm trying not to beat myself up too much because I'm such an emotional eater I know if I come down really hard on myself I will snap and eat. And THAT is just not an option, lol!!!! I'm feeling much better on Day 7, I...
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    needed a pick me up...

    I agree with Monkey30 and MrsD2B wholeheartedly. Sometimes life gets in the way of shakes! I have my first at 1.30pm and dont care about the strange looks in work when Im there shaking away with my mixer, lol! My colleague keeps telling me she feels guilty for eating in front of me and makes...
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    Feeling sorry for myself!!!

    Ah Ive had a bad day too on Day 6. Ive been dizzy all week but best cure for that is water. My OH has had the occasional dodgy tum too. Ok, it makes us feel rough from time to time but the results are definately worth it, just keep focusing on your goals. You can do it!
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    fed up of fatness!

    Well done on your 7lbs lost hun and before you know it you will be at goal!
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    Lipotrim TFR - breath freshner tips

    You can get NuPharm strips off eBay, mine arrived today thank goodness!!!
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    EXANTE SHAKES OR SOUPS

    Licorice tea? Are you allowed that on the diet?
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    Honk If You Were 100% Today!

    A very miserable HONK.
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    Horrendous Day :(

    Ive had a really really awful day on Day 6. Ive not given in, no WAY will I do that. But mentally Ive been really low. Im kicking myself because this is my third time and Im having to do a VLCD again to lose weight. Im sick of my life being about dieting and aching to be like the gorgeous...
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    Anyone else going out at weekend?

    Oh wow SF, that sounds tough!!!! I was open about my diet and if people didn't like it then I just ignored it and supped on my sparkling water. I was never a big drinker anyway.
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    needed a pick me up...

    Thankyou for apologising Lipolisa because yes, you really offended me. None if us are here to judge, we've all had our fair share of that from other people IRL because of our weight I'm sure. And I bet I wasnt alone in what I did. What you may not have noticed on my sig is that I am no longer...
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    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk! Quak,one of my aims is to get my wedding and engagement rings on at the same time. I havent been able to wear them for months now and it breaks my heart.
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    Maintenance/putting weight on?

    Well on CD my losses were between 2-5lbs a week and I found that it depended on the amount of water I drank per day. I found if I drank 2 litres, I lost 2lbs, 3litres for 3lbs etc etc... I struggled with exercise on VLCDs as I felt quite dizzy but Im on my feet most of the day anyway. 2lbs a...
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    needed a pick me up...

    Lipolisa, Im a Doctor and when I have been eating normally I used to go all day without eating or drinking anything all day because of the nature of my job being so horrendously busy, so I was used to not having much for the 6 or 7 hours between my last shake and weigh in. Its not ideal yes...
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    needed a pick me up...

    LipoLisa, you may not agree with how I used to do my weigh-ins but it worked for me as a mental boost, it may not be for others but it was my way of doing it and it helped me to be successful on my diet. Im not suggesting others do it, but Im explaining my methods. And it certainly did not...
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    Why have i only lost 1 lb after first week?

    Well that is very VERY strange. Top reasons for not losing any weight tend to me: TOTM (Time of the Month) Drinking loads of water/shakes before WI Not wearing the same clothes/Wearing heavier clothes Not weighing in on the same scales Do you actually feel like you've lost weight? I can always...
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    Entering my last week on TFR!!

    Wow, that's a mammoth loss in 8 weeks WELL DONE YOU!!!
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    Why have i only lost 1 lb after first week?

    Was that an official weigh in after 7 days? Were you wearing the same clothes? Had you had a lot to drink plus shakes before you weigh in? Are you in ketosis (freezing cold, stinky breath)? Sorry for all these questions but it will help to pinpoint what happened, I must say this is unusual.
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    Going back to eating regularly after a VLCD

    I lost 4 stone in 4 months of CD in 2007. Maintained for 9 month then put 2 stone back on. Lost 1.5 stones of it on LT before my wedding Dec 2008 and now we are in April 2010, I dont know what I weigh because Im scared to see those numbers but Im pretty sure Im now 2.5 stones heavier than my...
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    Maintenance/putting weight on?

    Magggie, I was curious to see you'd said losing weight the Exante way is slow if you dont do any exercise. In what way do you mean? Its a VLCD at the end of the day and surely the weight loss would be of a similar rate to LT, CD, LL etc. Ive done CD and LT and now changing to Exante as I cant...
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