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  1. vintella

    Officially Healthy

    hey h am in week 2 of rtm, really enjoying it would still like to loose about 3-7lbs but was ready to start introducing the f wood again!! and am still loosing in rtm so should be fine!! ella x
  2. vintella

    Officially Healthy

    yay!! well done h ella x
  3. vintella

    LL meeting cancelled

    hey andy i'm sure thats wrong, on ll you are suppose to pay for the packs not the sessions so if you dont need to buy any packs one week you should still be able to attend the sessions. i would have thought that your llc would be understanding especially as you havent always been well. i know...
  4. vintella

    No big goodbyes - just sloping off quietly...

    hi anna just wanted to say that it looks like you've really thought about this decision, i can understand why people worry that leaving ll can lead to a return to old habits but sometimes such strict diets can become something of a problem in themselves. i have been very aware the whole way...
  5. vintella

    any other short people?

    there is something very sexy about pete's science speak, i am imagining a white coat and very little else ella x
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    any other short people?

    hey d i was told that my fast weight loss was due to my height- am about 6ft in fact my llc said it was just like a mans!! not that i'm complaining ella x
  7. vintella

    19 weeks and 6 and a 1/2 stone.....

    thanks all i cant believe that in just over 4 months things can have changed so much, i have become a firm believer in the power of positive thought its an amazing feeling to be excited about the future ella x
  8. vintella

    September Starters

    yay yay yay am off to rtm......... still got a bit to loose but am ready for it now hope everyone else is well ella x bekimo - Birmingham - Week 21, Monday, 10st, lost 72lb so far (4st, 9lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 6rtm -wed - 4stone - 64.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - RTM week 1...
  9. vintella

    19 weeks and 6 and a 1/2 stone.....

    hi my 132 day ll part one is finally over and tomorrow i start rtm i am very excited. for me i know this is going to be the really tough bit but am so pleased that i have gained so many tools along this journey to help me. no photo this week as i have a cold and look like sh*t and want my goal...
  10. vintella

    i'm joining you!!

    hi all so after 19 weeks tomorrow is the day that i join the world of RTM, i would still like to loose about 12lbs but plan to do so throughout rtm (with lots of exercise-am training for a power walking half marathon). had a very exciting trip to the shops this eve buying lots of lovely fish...
  11. vintella

    Not only BMI But Waiste Size Matters?

    hey h i am still 3lbs off my healthy bmi (hoping to hit this tonight) but when i was measured last week my llc said that i was healthy as my waist measurement was 33 inches- for a woman it is supposed to be 32 but i am 7 inches taller than the average woman so proportionally i am well within...
  12. vintella

    cold medicine?

    thanks guys oh is going to pick me up some sudafed been on their website and citric acid is not listed in ingredients so should be ok might try the lemsip type thing though really fancy a hot h*ney and lem*n (sorry kind of food talk!) ella x
  13. vintella

    cold medicine?

    thanks hon have dispatched oh on a mercy mission to stock up ella x
  14. vintella

    cold medicine?

    hey seem to have caught my daughters cold does anyone know if there is anything i can take for the cough? ella x
  15. vintella

    Got a job

    well done bl ella x
  16. vintella

    Agh - must bake 3 birthday cakes!!!

    hi i had to do exactly the same for my babys first birthday a few months ago spent 4 days making loads of yummy party things it wasnt as hard as i thought it would be and i became a bit obsessed at smelling everything- the only safe way to experience the flavour be strong and good luck ella x
  17. vintella

    Where do you attend class!

    hey h i agree they are all lovely seems like a really positive space when your there ella x
  18. vintella

    I'm overweight! WOOHOO!

    well done hon!! going strong ella x
  19. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks Mandy just seen your losses they are really great- getting close to the half way point now!! ella x
  20. vintella

    September Starters

    bekimo - Birmingham - Week 21, Monday, 10st, lost 72lb so far (4st, 9lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 6rtm -wed - 4stone - 64.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - RTM week 1 - Tuesdays - 3.5 - 4 stone - 49 lbs gone Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2 - tuesday 4st 7lbs - 7lbs Karmawitch...
  21. vintella

    September Starters

    hey all have lost 4lbs this week so getting close to original goal have decided want to loose another stone but will do it in RTM which am starting next thurs-scary!!! hope everyone else is well ella x
  22. vintella

    Week 3 weigh in - This really works

    congrats jim!! you're doing really well ella x
  23. vintella

    Where do you attend class!

    i go the same one as you huseyin!! do you have heather? i have debbie most of the time but they are both great between them they have won llc of the year for the last 7 years!! ella x
  24. vintella

    Staying strong (very long)

    great post andy like i said before you are a real inspiration to all cant believe you are getting so close to goal it maybe 131 days but it seems quicker than that some how. i'm so proud of your positivity i know it hasnt always been the easiest ride for you looking forward to hearing about your...
  25. vintella

    OMG! EEEK!! This week's weigh in. . . .

    yay!!! well done beks your bubble looking mighty fine and theres loads more room in there now as well!! ella x
  26. vintella

    My weight loss this week.

    well done Andy i'm so impressed with the way you have tackled your ll journey ella x
  27. vintella

    September Starters

    forgot to update x bekimo - Birmingham - Week 17, Monday, 10st, lost 63lb so far (5st, 3lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 6rtm -wed - 4stone - 64.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - RTM week 1 - Tuesdays - 3.5 - 4 stone - 49 lbs gone Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2 - tuesday 4st...
  28. vintella

    September Starters

    hey all much happier this week a 7lb loss!! yay hope you are all ok ella x
  29. vintella

    Milk Week

    hey the week before i did milk week i had my first low loss of .5lbs after averaging 5lbs every week before that my llc said that milk week might boost my metabolism a bit so if you get to the point where your losses slow it may be something to consider make sure you check milk amounts though-...
  30. vintella

    Milk Week

    hi i put milk week off as it would have been over christmas and didnt want to risk lapsing. i then decided that i wouldnt do it anyway (didnt want to stop loosing) but my llc convinced me that actually it is a good idea, my lighterlife journey is about learning to treat my body better and doing...
  31. vintella

    Andy's w17 pics, including a SMILE.

    you look really good andy loving the smile! ella x
  32. vintella

    Official lighterlife pics. end of development/abstinence - 8 stone lighter

    wow!!! you've done so well looking really good! ella x
  33. vintella

    Tea!

    hi i would say prob not we are only allowed leaf teas early grey by itself is fine though ella x
  34. vintella

    SIZE 10 Tops! Pics! Never thought I'd see the day!

    you look amazing!!! love ALL those tops ella x
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    WOW!!!!!!! - whaddaya know. A size 10 :D

    yay bl you rock!! ella x
  36. vintella

    Designer Dress - Size 8 !!!

    loving that dress on you ella x
  37. vintella

    I am no longer Obese! HAHAHA!

    nice one!! keep on down that scale, well done ella x
  38. vintella

    Clean Out!!!

    well done beks think we will all need to be treated for shopping addiction next!! ella x
  39. vintella

    So proud of myself!!!

    well done!!! you've done really well!! ella x
  40. vintella

    YAAAAHOOOOO!! YIPPIE! WOOOOHOOOO! and so on...

    congrats pete you're doing so well!! ella x
  41. vintella

    September Starters

    well done andy!! i managed to get through milk week ok but did put on .5lb!! so 2 rubbish weeks (no lapsing though!!) am hoping this week will have a better result. hope all the other ssers are doing ok ella x
  42. vintella

    I'm so happy I can't stop crying! A new challenge...

    well done hon great news ella x
  43. vintella

    What colour underwear do you have on right now

    i am having a lazy morning still in my pj's..... no pants! supposed to be looking at flats to rent but watching crappy daytime telly while baby naps ella x
  44. vintella

    I need opinions please!

    hey BL i do the same as rachel- although box is just for my baby and oh at the minute for the 2 of them the box is £14.95 and will go up to £20 when i am eating again. i find it handy because i know exactly how much it is always going to be and we always get a different selection so it inspires...
  45. vintella

    I'M BACK !!!! :-)

    glad to see you back well done for getting right back on the bandwagon bl's right 5lbs will be gone in no time ella x
  46. vintella

    Week 1 weigh in

    just wanted to say well done with your great first week loss!! ella x
  47. vintella

    First Job Interview as a thin person

    sending lots of good luck vibes ella x
  48. vintella

    Lapsing/Self Sabotage/Not Feeling Worth It?

    hey fym sorry to hear your having a tough time at the minute those dreaded crooked thoughts can really do damage!! dont forget what you have achieved your oh is right just look at that ticker. maybe have a look at your goals and make sure your giving yourself lots of strokes. hitting certain...
  49. vintella

    Embarrassing photos !

    truly incredible photos sb!! congratulations ella x
  50. vintella

    How much did you lose in your first week?

    hey i lost 15lbs in my first week i have had fairly high losses my llc says its because i am so tall (about 6ft) ella x
  51. vintella

    Now I've got rid of some of my chins....

    looks great you've done so well!! ella x
  52. vintella

    Week 16 comparison pics

    hey andy well done your looking great!!! there is such a difference in your face enjoy your shopping spree ella x
  53. vintella

    Nightmare! and whoops.....

    720 strips? thats many, many hours of kissing ella x
  54. vintella

    September Starters

    think i'm back in that bubble it looks very shiny from here nice cleaning job x
  55. vintella

    September Starters

    hey thanks beks and ls i have woken up today even move motivated, i think i have been a little lax with the old water- it is hard to drink when its soooooooo cold!! but am going to make far more of an effort this week. am trying to remember that i need to look after my body a bit more and milk...
  56. vintella

    September Starters

    hey knew it was bound to happen sooner or later only lost 1/2lb this week- although w/i was a day early still not much! but i know that i cant get disheartened but when its as hard as it is you know what its like. i havent bothered with a milk week yet so my llc suggested i try and see if it...
  57. vintella

    September Starters

    isnt it funny how quickly we get settled? just the change in w/i day has set me in a tizz i've got the whole 0 weight loss fear again we need to get the beki bubble back- its not gone down that sofa has it? ella x
  58. vintella

    September Starters

    hey beks and ls i'm seem to have become a bit of a lurker of late but am still around!! got my first sort of developers tonight, am going to an rtm class as my llc doesnt have any other developers at the mo. i dont mind as i will mean will be with my old group members (well all 3 of us!!)...
  59. vintella

    1st "unofficial" weigh in after completion of LL

    well done BL your such am inspiration to all of us!! ella x
  60. vintella

    The Ups and Downs of NYE!

    nice one beks onwards and downwards!! ella x
  61. vintella

    Pics

    wow!! you look great congratulations ella x
  62. vintella

    first WI of 2009

    just wanted to say your looking hot!! ella x
  63. vintella

    Accepting "smaller" losses

    hey andy just wanted to say its great to read your doing better your new outlook is very inspirational ella x
  64. vintella

    September Starters

    bekimo - Birmingham - Week 15, Monday, 10st, lost 64lb so far (5st, 4lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 2rtm -wed - 4stone - 62.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - RTM week 1 - Tuesdays - 3.5 - 4 stone - 49 lbs gone Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2 - tuesday 4st 7lbs - 7lbs Karmawitch...
  65. vintella

    Valentine's Day Challenge!

    oooh must join this!! Annaphylactic - 25lbs - lost 0lbs so far! Bekimo - 28lbs - Lost 0lbs so far Blonde Logic - 7 lbs -Lost 0lbs so far daisydoll - 24lbs - Lost 0lbs so far DillyDee - 21lbs - lost 0lbs so far EmVeg - 21lb - lost 0lb so far Emzski - 21.5lbs - lost 0lbs so far...
  66. vintella

    100 days in photos included

    thanks all i cant believe i ever looked like those before shots, vile!! i'm going to get pics blown up and put them on the fridge i will never go back ella x
  67. vintella

    100 days in photos included

    hi all so after 100 days of abstinence on lighterlife i have lost a grand total of 5st 5.5lbs!!! and 26 inches am feeling pretty good (sorry about quality of photos) me and llc have decided that i will do 4 more weeks of abstinence before moving on to rtm as i now want to loose 2 more...
  68. vintella

    September Starters

    well done to all and merry christmas am just hiding out upstairs while the family eat lunch feeling v. proud of myself!! ella x
  69. vintella

    I'm not coping well at all... but I'm determined to beat this. Again.

    hey anna glad to hear that you've been able to start working through some difficult stuff. i get you with the obsessive weight issues be strong and keep talking to others it really does help!! sending lots of hugs ella x
  70. vintella

    Guy - Before and Week 16 pics. Over 6 and a half stone lighter!

    wow, wow, wow! what a transformation ella x
  71. vintella

    LAST STRAW

    i second that!! sending lots of birthday hugs ella x
  72. vintella

    **warning** Asking a question about drinks.....sorry!!!

    hi not sure about ready made but cant you make one using advocat? and lemonade or is that a snowball? cant ever remember ella x
  73. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks catz know your right have to remind myself that to be loosing that kind of weight this far in is great ella x
  74. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 2lbs off - 26lbs to go Keisha: 14lbs - 13lbs off - 1lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 28lbs- 19lbs off - 9lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go Catznolan: 22lbs- 20lbs off - 2bs to go Spod...
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    September Starters

    well done andy!! great news i lost 3lbs this week and i know its silly but i feel a little disappointed as i have had a run of great losses but has just motivated me to get that water down me bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 60lb so far (5st, 9lb to go)! catznolan...
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    September Starters

    cant wait to see them! theres loads of stuff in rtm thread that might help you with reintroduction hope it goes well for you ella x
  77. vintella

    September Starters

    good plan are you rtming alone? ella x
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    September Starters

    well done rach thats amazing!! dont be a stranger ella x
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    September Starters

    yay beks!! bubbles looking good!! ella x
  80. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    flea
  81. vintella

    new hair dooooo

    love it very betty boop ella x
  82. vintella

    Before and After Foundation Piccys!!!

    what a difference!! looking good ella x
  83. vintella

    lady in red- the pic is finally up!

    wow you look amazing love the dress!!! ella x
  84. vintella

    before and after foundation pics

    you look amazing green tea!! love the skirt too ella x
  85. vintella

    My mother died on Sunday night and I'm struggling

    sorry to hear of your loss sending lots of hugs ella x
  86. vintella

    ANNA -Don't go away

    anna please dont feel that you have failed anything!! this is a tough journey that we have all undertaken with many highs and lows look at how far you have come whats 2 or 3 days out of over 100? none of us are immune to these difficult days and the truth is that we will probably have wobbles...
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    ANNA -Don't go away

    me too!! it wont make it any easier sending hugs and get well soon vibes ella x
  88. vintella

    'Tis the season for Lapsing . . .

    hey beks glad to hear you had a good weekend! i am contemplating re-piercing my lip over christmas, a little present to myself and should help put me off wanting to eat- already got my tongue done congrats on the proposal (lucky you werent drinking or you may have come back as mrs!!) ella x
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    off topic... opinions required

    oh jealous!! it sounds idyllic ella x
  90. vintella

    off topic... opinions required

    thanks for views guys we live in london so am currently favouring peace and quiet of anglesey but am rubbish at decisions!! ella x
  91. vintella

    My Bond Party with Pics!

    looks fun you look amazing in your dress well done for not lapsing ella x
  92. vintella

    off topic... opinions required

    hi all need a bit of help it will be my 5th anniversary in april next year and i have said that i will plan something for us, we are leaving the baby with the grandfolk and will have 2 whole nights of freedom!! i have 2 very different ideas: 1 is to go and stay at a 5* country house in...
  93. vintella

    New pics

    looking good hun!! ella x
  94. vintella

    My Journey Starts on January 8th

    hi em sorry to hear your having such a tough time at the minute. i too suffer with low self esteem and it has been negatively impacting my relationship for years now. what i decided to do was to focus on myself, making myself as well as i can- hence starting ll but also starting some exercise...
  95. vintella

    Yeah!

    yay!! well done ella x
  96. vintella

    diet and breast feeding? is it ok

    i dont think you can do any food replacement vlcd whilst breast feeding, its really important that both you and baby are getting all the nutrients you need and breast feeding takes approx 500cals from you every day anyway. if i was you i would wait until after i had finished breast feeding...
  97. vintella

    just because...

    thanks all ella x
  98. vintella

    September Starters

    just wanted to say us ssers have lost over 40st so far!!!!! well done all ella x
  99. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks caz have a good one!! ella x
  100. vintella

    Ho Ho Ho!

    ooh can i sit on your knee? x
  101. vintella

    My week 1, week 8 and week 12 pics

    wow andy!! looking gooooood ella x
  102. vintella

    I am so disappointed in myself

    hey anna well done for coming and 'fessing up' such a little blip shouldnt mess up your weight loss to much, i know party food can be tough, i had my babys first birthday a few weeks ago and made about 100 f..... c..... you did the right thing though, drinking water and keeping up with the...
  103. vintella

    Single parenthood on total meal replacement e.g. LL abstinence or CD SS?

    hi i'm not a single parent but i feed my one year old and do all the food shopping and often cook for my oh aswell. i have been on ll for 11 weeks now and have not found it too difficult. at first i had to conciously stop myself from eating left overs tt's tip is a good one, but now i'm doing it...
  104. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    already hit target of 30lbs!!! yay!! ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 2lbs off - 26lbs to go Keisha: 14lbs - 11.5lbs off - 2.5lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 28lbs- 19lbs off - 9lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go...
  105. vintella

    just because...

    i cant contain myself!!!! 4 and 1/2 stone in 11 weeks yay me! ella :D
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    September Starters

    well done andy i lost 5.5lbs too yay!! thats over 4.5st in 11 weeks bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 55lb so far (6st to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 14 -wed - 4stone - 53.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - RTM week 1 - Tuesdays - 3.5 - 4 stone - 52.3 lbs gone Charlene -...
  107. vintella

    September Starters

    hey beks you did so well last week though thats still 1/2 a st in 2 weeks!! keep that bubble warm for me!! ella x
  108. vintella

    So frustrated

    hi i too have a baggy baby tummy, which i hate i cant bear my oh touching it and it was starting to seriously affect our relationship. i have to say though that since i have been on ll it has got better, it hasnt sagged as much as i expected. i put bio oil in my bath every night and use firming...
  109. vintella

    full length ball gown required. Any suggestions?

    just to let you there is a 20% sale on clothes at debenhams for 3 days x
  110. vintella

    full length ball gown required. Any suggestions?

    Issa Silk jersey keyhole gown  | NET-A-PORTER.COM Temperley London Long Platinum dress | NET-A-PORTER.COM ooh can stop now!! cant wait to treat myself hope these help x
  111. vintella

    full length ball gown required. Any suggestions?

    hi not sure what your budget is but thought i'd suggest some expensive ones- sorry cant help myself!! Diane von Furstenberg Nikki silk gown  | NET-A-PORTER.COM Roberto Cavalli Full length gown  | NET-A-PORTER.COM Notte by Marchesa Silk chiffon ruffle gown  | NET-A-PORTER.COM Diane...
  112. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    panda
  113. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    jaguar
  114. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    giraffe
  115. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    elephant
  116. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    cat
  117. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    hmm we may have a problem cant find country beginning with x.... anyone else fair any better? ella x
  118. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    Venuzeala
  119. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    spain
  120. vintella

    Anyone fancy a game?

    poland
  121. vintella

    I need help. And hugs.

    hey bl just wanted to give you a big hug!! dont forget that it will take time to change our poor food habits, you are doing so well and these little ups and down are what rtm is for so you can learn different ways to manage weight fluctuations that all of us will continue to have for the rest of...
  122. vintella

    Coke 0 - Diet Coke

    booooooooo!! why not? i have to say its my fave and it feels special to be drinking something that is actually orange in colour!! can you not ask you llc to get some in? ella x
  123. vintella

    Coke 0 - Diet Coke

    i find having some water flavourings in fizzy water especially sunshine orange helps tastes like fanta!! ella x
  124. vintella

    end of foundation pics

    wow what a difference congrats ella x
  125. vintella

    What will she say?

    wow savour every minute, all that hard work let us know her reaction- wish you could get a photo of her face when she sees you (or walks past as she doesnt recognise you!! ella x
  126. vintella

    Sooooo pleased!!!!

    congrats sweety!! your doing great ella x
  127. vintella

    My week 8 pics

    i understand your worries andy but honestly the change is incredible and just 8 weeks!!! its so easy to forget how amazing this diet really is well done ella
  128. vintella

    Well been brave

    such a difference this is why we love ll!! ella x
  129. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    just noticed this has gone a little wrong i have updated as old stats of mine were on others might need to do the same ella x ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 2lbs off - 26lbs to go Keisha: 14lbs - 9.5lbs off - 4.5lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go...
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    Latest Shopping Trip!

    such a difference!!! loving the dress ella x
  131. vintella

    Latest Shopping Trip!

    well done hon sounds lovely pics please!!! ella x
  132. vintella

    GOAL pics added!!

    hey catz well done!! cant wait to see your before and after pics!! ella x
  133. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks caz llc says its because of my height? forgot to update last night bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 45lb so far (6st 11lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 13 -wed - 4stone - 51..5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - RTM week 1 - Tuesdays - 3.5 - 4 stone - 49 lbs gone...
  134. vintella

    Starting Developers . . .

    hey beks will be joining developers in jan too my lovely llc is still meeting over christmas so will have sessions on 23rd as well as new years day which is our last one in foundation. i may join an rtm group although be developing still as there isnt a developers i can get to and it will only...
  135. vintella

    Last Straw, Where are you?

    in her rtm thread she did say she would be quiet for a few days think it might be a work thing ella x
  136. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 2lbs off - 26lbs to go Keisha: 14lbs - 9.5lbs off - 4.5lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 35lbs- 19lbs off - 16lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go Catznolan: 22lbs- 17lbs off - 5bs to go...
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    September Starters

    nice one andy!! i lost 6.5lbs this week so very happy!! beks am def in your bubble ella x
  138. vintella

    Me after 12 weeks

    already said this on the sept thread but you really do look great! ella x
  139. vintella

    September Starters

    you look amazing!!! what a transformation well done ella x
  140. vintella

    The dress...

    hey anna love the dress!! i wouldnt do any cutting theres still a few days of slimming to go and the magic pants do work wonders. also if yo do mess with the lining sometimes it just makes the dress look wrong, it wont sit right on the body. you look great in it already anyway!! ella x
  141. vintella

    September Starters

    well done beks!!! your doing great, hope i'm in you bubble for wi tomorrow ella x
  142. vintella

    September Starters

    i second that, we've been a bit rubbish this week!! i know we will be moving on to developers and some of us to rtm but it would be great to still hear how everyone is getting on ella x
  143. vintella

    Flavours

    never tried cd i'm afraid x
  144. vintella

    Flavours

    hi flavours: soups tomato chicken vegetable thai chilli shakes: chocolate strawberry vanilla banana not sure about the bars i only have peanut hope that helps ella x
  145. vintella

    Graph or Spreadsheet

    hi steve just wanted to say that you graph is amazing!!! thanks v. inspiring ella x
  146. vintella

    New haircut!!!!

    loving the new style!!! ella x
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    September Starters

    loving the new pic beks!! ella x
  148. vintella

    Im Walking The Walk!!!!

    hey just heard have got my place will be walking the walk too!!! yay! ella x
  149. vintella

    Lapsed :(

    hey rr put it great! draw a line under it, up your water and perhaps just think about other things you can turn to in moments of stress- i find a quick power walk handy hope your feeling better soon ella x
  150. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 2lbs off - 26lbs to go Keisha: 14lbs - 7lbs off - 7lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 35lbs- 19lbs off - 16lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go Catznolan: 22lbs- 14lbs off - 8bs to go Spod...
  151. vintella

    November Challenge ~All diets welcome~

    rainbowbrite - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! BlackRose - 15lbs - 0lbs lost - 15lbs to go! Wizzy 20 lbs - 0 lbs lost - 20 to go! CAZ72 - 16lbs - 0lbs lost - 16lbs to go! snowie - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! Frijj - 7lbs - 3lbs lost - 4lbs to go! Rachel L - 6lbs - 5lb lost - 1lb to go...
  152. vintella

    Before-before pic!

    looking good!!! ella x
  153. vintella

    September Starters

    oooh update bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 45lb so far (6st 11lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 11 -wed - 4stone - 45.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 13 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 47.1 lbs so far Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2 - tuesday 4st 7lbs - 7lbs...
  154. vintella

    September Starters

    4lb loss this week still happy!! hope everyone else is good. i know what you mean caz i am some way off management and already worried, but dont be scared!! pop over to rtm thread last straws is v. useful good luck!!! ella x
  155. vintella

    September Starters

    hello all looks like another great week for us all!! am very happy with a 5lb lost which takes me to my pre pregnancy weight and over half way to goal update: bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 45lb so far (6st 11lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 11 -wed - 4stone -...
  156. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 2lbs off - 26lbs to go Keisha: 23lbs - 7lbs off - 16lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 35lbs- 19lbs off - 16lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go Catznolan: 22lbs- 11lbs off - 11bs to go...
  157. vintella

    November Challenge ~All diets welcome~

    rainbowbrite - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! BlackRose - 15lbs - 0lbs lost - 15lbs to go! Wizzy 20 lbs - 0 lbs lost - 20 to go! CAZ72 - 16lbs - 0lbs lost - 16lbs to go! snowie - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! Frijj - 7lbs - 2.5lbs lost - 4.5lbs to go! Rachel L - 6lbs - 4lb lost - 2lbs to...
  158. vintella

    September Starters

    hey andy just wanted to wish you good luck for weigh in this eve hope your feeling a bit better!! ella x
  159. vintella

    ***New pics added*** Holiday Photos! Road trippen around Northern California

    i never knew it was so beautiful over there!! glad you had such a good time ella x
  160. vintella

    Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!

    well done beks you're looking great!! ella x
  161. vintella

    Lighter Life November Starters!

    sorry to sneak in to the novs just wanted to say congrats to emma now banish your scales!! (although i guess i should heed my own advice lol) ella x
  162. vintella

    Today's Daily Mail

    what an amazing post andy couldn't have put it better myself ella x
  163. vintella

    Has anyone sts in their second week?

    yeah good luck make sure you let us know how you've got on (i'm sure it will be fine!!) ell x
  164. vintella

    Back on UK soil

    welcome back glad to hear you had such a good time ella x
  165. vintella

    7 weeks into LL pics

    wow!! you're looking so good, hips are definitely shrinking!! ella x
  166. vintella

    3rd week pictures

    you look great pete!! can wait to see your pics at the end of foundation keep it up!! ella x
  167. vintella

    OMG

    thanks everyone i'm only now just understanding how great ll is, i'm getting my life back!! not sure if i'm going to loose another st once i reached my first goal, think i want to be comfortably within my healthy bmi range. ella x
  168. vintella

    After RTM question

    hi emzski i know what you mean, as far as i am aware you can continue to go to management group for as long as you want to get weighed and for a bit of support free of charge as we are paying for only the packs. i think i will go at least monthly ella x
  169. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    congrats all x ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 0lbs off - 28lbs to go Keisha: 23lbs - 5lbs off - 18lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 35lbs- 19lbs off - 16lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go Catznolan: 22lbs- 7lbs off -...
  170. vintella

    November Challenge ~All diets welcome~

    well done all rainbowbrite - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! BlackRose - 15lbs - 0lbs lost - 15lbs to go! Wizzy 20 lbs - 0 lbs lost - 20 to go! CAZ72 - 16lbs - 0lbs lost - 16lbs to go! snowie - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! Frijj - 7lbs - 2.5lbs lost - 4.5lbs to go! Rachel L - 6lbs - 1lb...
  171. vintella

    OMG

    thanks all cherry not sure how, i do a bit of exercise (swimming, walking and belly dancing) but the main thing really is water i'm sure it will slow down a little the closer i get to goal ella x
  172. vintella

    OMG

    just wanted to shout have lost 3st in 7 weeks!!! its official i love ll ella x (sorry just very excited)
  173. vintella

    September Starters

    well done kw and andy am very pleased lost 4lbs this week that takes me to 3st .5lbs in 7 weeks!!! bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 39lb so far (7st 3lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 9 -wed - 4stone - 41.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 11 - Tuesdays - 4 stone -...
  174. vintella

    September Starters

    god we are doing do well!! loving you new pic beki hopefully i will have good news to report tomorrow too why are wi days always so stressful? ella x
  175. vintella

    September Starters

    congrats to all have posted a few pics need to get a full body really but a little scared!! beki i'm loving your bubble hope i'm still in it tomorrow at wi ella x
  176. vintella

    psyllium husk capsules

    they are a natural form of fibre to help keep you regular. sometimes i use them in tablet form but i also have them in husk form which i add to hot shakes to make a kind of porridge very nice. tablets from holland and barrett husks from healthspan online ella x
  177. vintella

    psyllium husk capsules

    hi yes you can i find them very useful!! ella x
  178. vintella

    2nd week weigh in...

    congrats pete ella x
  179. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks andy am keeping everything crossed or a 4lb loss this week which will take me to 3st in 7 weeks!! this diet really is incredible ella x
  180. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    good week!! ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 0lbs off - 28lbs to go Keisha: 28lbs - 1lb off - 27lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 21bs- 0lbs off - 21lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go catznolan - 22lbs - 4lbs off - 18lbs...
  181. vintella

    November Challenge ~All diets welcome~

    yay!! lost 5.5lbs rainbow brite - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! BlackRose - 15lbs - 0lbs lost - 15lbs to go! Wizzy 20 lbs - 0 lbs lost - 20 to go! CAZ72 - 16lbs - 0lbs lost - 16lbs to go! snowie - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! Frijj - 7lbs - 0lbs lost - 7lbs to go! Rachel L - 6lbs - 1lb...
  182. vintella

    September Starters

    woohoo!!! i lost 5.5lbs this week am very happy!! well done andy update: bekimo - Birmingham - Week 7, Wednesday, 10st, lost 36lb so far (7st 6lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 9 -wed - 4stone - 38.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 8 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 36.2 lbs so far Charlene -...
  183. vintella

    Very upset (yet anither "cold")

    congrats on promotion andy glad to hear your day has improved fingers crossed for wi tonight ella x
  184. vintella

    September Starters

    hi louise if you go to tutorials it will take you through how to do it step by step ella x
  185. vintella

    September Starters

    why do i always eel so hyper on wi day? hopefully the nervous energy will burn extra calories!! well done to all who have already been weighed good luck andy!! ella x
  186. vintella

    Very upset (yet anither "cold")

    hey andy look at well you have done! take it one step at a time you dont know what the dr is going to say yet and keep in touch with your llc i have heard of people who have managed to stay in ketosis by just eating small protein meals whilst on ab's. dont forget that everyday that you have...
  187. vintella

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    ooh count me in ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 0lbs off - 28lbs to go Keisha: 28lbs - 1lb off - 27lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off - 14lbs to go Wannabslim: 21bs- 0lbs off - 21lbs to go Stacey: 16.5lbs- 0lbs off - 16.5lbs to go catznolan - 22lbs - 4lbs off -...
  188. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    aims
  189. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    fail
  190. vintella

    slendertone shorts

    sounds good let us know how they work have been checking out the website and am tempted myself ella x
  191. vintella

    LL monthly medical

    hi you have to organise your own 28 day check ups, but not all drs charge. (mine didnt ) in my group we are lucky enough to have a practising nurse who will do our bp checks- as none of us are taking prescription meds dont know if that helps but if you know a practising nurse they could do...
  192. vintella

    Christmas!!!!

    hi i know what you mean i have been thinking about xmas too, not sure what i will do yet what i do know is that most people i know who have had a planned lapse seem not to have been able to control themselves a scary thought!!! but hey ho 1 day is only 1 day i'm sure we'll all be able to cope...
  193. vintella

    BAD NEWS TODAY FOR ME!!

    sorry for your loss sending big hugs x
  194. vintella

    THE NEW ORANGE DRINK

    just wanted to say congrats on new status i love new drink especially colour- makes me feel a bit more normal! ella x
  195. vintella

    ive added some pics

    nhotts boy go on to the word game thread and play for bit will quickly boost your posts ell x
  196. vintella

    ive added some pics

    wow!! you can really see the difference, your face has slimmed so much beautiful ella x
  197. vintella

    September Starters

    am i doing something wrong? have got to 50 posts but still dont seem to be able to see any pics etc ella x
  198. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    rest well done!!! off to nosey now!!
  199. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    test
  200. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    best thanks x
  201. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    feat lets get you there too!!
  202. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    pale
  203. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    meat ditto x
  204. vintella

    Back on track

    glad to hear your feeling better ella xx
  205. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    team
  206. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    lean getting close!!
  207. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    lava
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    dial
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    soil
  210. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    coil
  211. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    sold again!!!
  212. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    fold just copied sorry x
  213. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    cold
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    fool
  215. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    told
  216. vintella

    so chuffed its been a great week best so far.

    congrats!!! your doing so well, very inspirational ella x
  217. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks for hint andy just checked out your tracker your doing so well!!!!!!! ella x
  218. vintella

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    tilt
  219. vintella

    Just started today

    hi jd just wanted to wish you good luck at the start of your journey ella x
  220. vintella

    oh my word!!

    well done! your doing so well, just got to worry about the credit cards now!! ella x
  221. vintella

    September Starters

    hey all hope everyone had a great weekend just wanted to wish good luck to those who have w/is early in the week. beks- you look great in that photo cant wait till i get to 50 posts so i can check out the rest ella x
  222. vintella

    My weigh in omg

    congrats your doing great!!! xxx
  223. vintella

    tomato soup

    i have to say i'm a bit of a fan especially with loads of pepper and tabasco. definitely a nice change as i have started to hate all the other soups now ellax
  224. vintella

    Starting my LL journey

    i did the same when i started, you made your ticker private rather than public when you set it up. you will need to redo it and make it public- it will still be password protected. then you should just be able to click on it to update. with the character thing i think if you have the right...
  225. vintella

    It seems my LL has to end after only 4 weeks!

    congratulations!!!! enjoy being pregnant and relax as much as poss!! (from someone with an 11 month old currently attempting to walk) ella x
  226. vintella

    Starting my LL journey

    well done poppy!! great first loss sat nights are always a bit of a test for me too, have become a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to sparkling water now. keep up the good work ella x
  227. vintella

    September Starters

    well done all managed 4.5lbs this week very pleased as totm!! bekimo - Birmingham - Week 6, Wednesday, 10st, lost 33lb so far (7st 9lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 8 -wed - 4stone - 34lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 7 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 32.1 lbs so far Charlene - Welwyn...
  228. vintella

    need some advice please

    hi sorry to hear your having a bad day, dont worry they happen to everybody!! just look at how well you have done so far. drink loads of water and put the blip down as a mistake it doesnt have to mean the end of your ll journey. have you rung your llc they are supposed to be there when we need...
  229. vintella

    My Strict Diet - Advice Please

    hi if you want to do a vlcd why not try slimfast- at least you will know that you are getting the right nutrients. and it should make life a bit easier. i would suggest lighterlife but it would take longer than 2 weeks to get yourself organised ella x
  230. vintella

    November Challenge ~All diets welcome~

    i'd like to loose 16lbs good luck to all x rainbow brite - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! BlackRose - 15lbs - 0lbs lost - 15lbs to go! Wizzy 20 lbs - 0 lbs lost - 20 to go! CAZ72 - 16lbs - 0lbs lost - 16lbs to go! snowie - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go! Frijj - 7lbs - 0lbs lost -...
  231. vintella

    quick question

    thanks i have bought some tablets from h&b to keep me going but am going to investigate the actual husks now ella x
  232. vintella

    quick question

    hi am feeling a little 'blocked' at the moment, my bowels seem to have given up i remember my llc mentioned some husks that were supposed to help but i cant remember their name -p something i think. does anyone know what i'm talking about? and where i could get some from, starting to get a...
  233. vintella

    New start worries

    hi i think yo have to reach a point where you realise that you have to start to put yourself first for once. the small sacrifices you have to make whilst on ll are temporary i cant deny that at times it is hard but the rewards far out weigh them. as for shopping and preparing food i have...
  234. vintella

    September Starters

    update bekimo - Birmingham - Week 5, Wednesday, 10st, lost 31lb so far (7st 13lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 7 -wed - 4stone - 31.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 7 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 27.9 lbs so far Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2 - tuesday 4st 7lbs - 7lbs...
  235. vintella

    September Starters

    well done all!!! very pleased this week lost 6lbs that brings me up to 2st 0.5lbs in 4 weeks!!! must now try and sort out my tracker yet again!! x
  236. vintella

    Im Walking The Walk!!!!

    you've inspired me!! have just printed my entry forms will pop them in post tomorrow am also going to bring some along to my LL meeting tomorrow night and see if i can persuade anyone to join me. will let you know when i definitely have a place ella x
  237. vintella

    September Starters

    hi all hope everyones WI goes well this week. i have been trying to up my exercise- just making sure i get more walking in and making sure i am taking in enough water, constant toilet breaks are back but at least they are a good indicator!! it has been a little quiet on here of late, i'm use...
  238. vintella

    September Starters

    thanks guys kw- think your right i get a little carried away with the excitement of finally making the changes i have wanted to do in years!! have to take a step back and see how amazing the 22.5lb weight loss i have achieved already is. made a bit of a miscalculation earlier, it appears...
  239. vintella

    September Starters

    3 in a row! orgot to update bekimo - Birmingham - Week 4, Wednesday, 10st, lost 24lb so far (8st 4lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 6 -wed - 4stone - 27.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 7 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 27.9 lbs so far Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2 - tuesday...
  240. vintella

    September Starters

    can someone tell me how to update my tracker? am a bit of a technophobe!! x
  241. vintella

    September Starters

    hey just lost 3lbs this week not very happy but know that i didnt drink enough water and was a little slack on upping my walking. am feeling reinspired though just need to loose 6.5lb this week to get to 2st in my first month!! well done everyone else arent we doing well? ella x
  242. vintella

    September Starters

    congrats to everyone for their great losses, got my WI tonight not feeling very positive but you never know. have stuck to it but been struck with the dreaded cravings all week too! vintella x
  243. vintella

    September Starters

    update very happy with a 4.5 drop. glad to hear everyone else is doing so well!!! ella x bekimo - Birmingham - Week 3, Wednesday, 10st, lost 20lb so far (8st 8lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 5 -wed - 4stone - 24.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 6 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 23.3...
  244. vintella

    September Starters

    ok hope i've done this right bekimo - Birmingham - Week 3, Wednesday, 10st, lost 16lb so far (8st 12lb to go)! catznolan -carlow(ire) -week 1 -10th sept (wed) - 4stone - 21.5lbs so far! Caz789 - Cheshire - week 5 - Tuesdays - 4 stone - 20 lbs so far Charlene - Welwyn, Hertfordshire, week 2...
  245. vintella

    hi

    hi everyone what a great site to stumble upon!!! i started lighter life on the 25th sept and lost 15lbs in my first week!!!!!! trying to make real changes in my life- started swimming and belly dancing. all i want is to feel good about myself and ensure i dont pass on my negative body issues...
  246. vintella

    September Starters

    hi :) hi everyone, great to read all your stories, am new to minimins stumbling upon it today as i look for a bit of inspiration. i started LL on the 25th Sept, managed to loose 15!!! in my first week. my next weigh in is tomorrow am v excited. but having a bit of a tough day great to read all...
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