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Hi BL - I really think you should become a counsellor. You seem to be so patient, so motivated and it comes across (to me but I'm sure others) that you enjoy passing on all the information you have learnt and still learning. If you are wondering where this has come from, I was just looking in...

Excellent Daisy - you'll be in that Red Herring top before you know. I missed out wearing some clothes I had because I didn't think I could get into them yet, and when I tried them on they were too big! So try it on in a couple of weeks and you might be pleasantly surprised! I did a little...

Good for you! I've lived and worked abroad 3 times now and loved it. First Hong Kong for 18 months, the Cayman Islands for 18 months and lastly Bermuda for 4 years. It's such a wonderful experience to live in another country and to meet lots of new people from all over the world. I've made...

BL - I've lost my bottom too which I'm very upset about as I've always liked it, no matter what size! I don't know if it's an age thing this time but I'm pleased to read your's is coming back. I've just started RTM so I'll be going to the gym more now and will hope mine makes an appearance...

A big jolly well done!!!!

I think you've got the right attitude by saying food's not your enemy, because it's not. Well certain food in the past may have been, but you've got it sussed and I think you're taking the challenge on sensibly. I look forward to hearing how you find it. I get the impression you'll be more...

Hi Anna - I'm a stone behind you and I know exactly what you're saying and wish you lots of luck. I think I'm actually jealous of you making such a bold decision! You seem to me to have a sense of what's necessary to keep it off so I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm really fed up of it too (hence...

Primark is excellent as well - £5 for work trousers seen as they just last a few weeks. I love it when they get too big and I have to go and get the next size. My next size now being 14 so very pleased with that!

Hi BL - congrats on your new job! Yes you can buy weekly, monthly and annual train passes. You'll find monthly are cheaper than 4 x weekly. You just go to the station to buy such passes. For season tickets/passes you usually need a photocard too, so you'll need 2 photos too (double check...

I'm in Eltham, South East London

Well funnily enough FYM I was supposed to be going with a girl from my LLC class who suggested it to me, so we were supposed to meet at the pool before 8 pm and she didn't show up, so I was on my own. But thankfully the women there and the teacher were friendly enough so it was very enjoyable...

I went to my aqua class last night and loved it - full hour of being energetic and was fine. Will definitely keep going to those on a Wednesday night.

I'm going to my first aqua-robics class on Wednesday (well I've been before in the past but not since doing LL) with another girl from my LL class and really looking forward to it. It's my introduction into getting into doing some exercise as I find the gym boring. Hope you enjoyed it Emma!

I agree - I'm happy to have my BP checked just to make sure all's good. Our LLC said this Thursday that there's going to be an audit in February (I guess randomly or in certain regions) and LLC's will be in serious trouble if not getting the BP checks returned. Poppysparkle - wow what a...

I agree with everyone - speak to LL themselves. Don't forget your LLC is getting paid (no idea how much out of the £66) and she's not providing a full service. If you have another LLC in your region I'd be tempted to move as well. What we're doing is so important - she's not doing her job...

Probably a wise move and there will be lots more occasions to go to over the year once you're where you want to be and it's not an issue any more. Going for a meal day 1 and watching everyone else eat is being rather cruel to yourself! You can have an early night and get day 1 over with and...

How does the voting work for your video? Does that mean you don't have to go along to XL? I think it's really exciting for you - hope it works out. That will definitely be something to tell the grandchildren!!!!

Hi Emma Totally understand your thoughts while in week 1 and still getting used to shakes and soups and deciding which ones you like, don't like, what routine to get into, etc and especially if you've done other diets like WW and really can't tell how you've done until you get on their scales...

I agree - the green tub with the orange lid - you'll find with the Oxo cubes, etc and scrummy! Enjoy!

I love the cranberry bar best but alternate days with the peanut bar (reminds me of sesame seed snaps for some reason). I too have mine at 9 pm. I like the fact that I am actually eating something. I had thought I would have it as a breakfast each day when I got to work but I had my first...

Hi, sorry don't know about the Just B but I have had the Swiss one most evenings and have had good losses every week. I had one heaped teaspoon in a cup most evenings. Is lovely to have a change from water or black coffee during the day! If it was me I wouldn't have the Just B and get the...

Yes you did read that right! In the Weekend magazine of today's DM there's an article about Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wife, Jackie, who has been doing LLand lost 5 stone. I think it's a nice positive one any way. My brutal makeover: How Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wife lost five stone in...

Well done Jim - you've got more good feelings ahead too - first time you notice your trousers are too loose round the waist for one. Good luck - it's not easy at times but this site helps motivate.

I just got back from my WI - stayed same but ok about it as lost 5 lbs literally just after Christmas. The price I paid for an excellent NYE! But we discussed going into Developers tonight and will start in 2 weeks time as there's just 4 of us now - 2 of us starting wk 12 and 2 in wk 8. I...

I don't think it will be as helpful. I've been in a group that had 2 more groups start with us and we have a difference of 4 weeks between us. I thankfully was in the first part with 6 of us and we're now down to 2, then 2 weeks later 2 people started who have now left, then 2 weeks later 3...

Well I'm pleased to report I lost another 5 lbs this week, and that's after eating on my birthday, another time with friends and on Christmas Day! I'm back on track now since last Friday although have to admit this cold weather is making me think of food more! Any way, just have now a New...

Lost 5.5 lbs tonight - hooray!!!!

Hey - I lost 5lbs more this week, so that's now 20 in total, so very pleased!

I think it's fine. A girl in my class says that's all she drinks and loses loads each week. I've drunk it when out a few times and it's not affected my weight loss at all. It was actually nice to drink when out (as I would never have given it a thought previously) as I classed it as having a...

Good luck Jamie!

Well done Malteser! Hope you don't mind but I've added myself to the list to see how I'm doing too. My next weigh in isn't until tomorrow night though. Nice to see the figures in the right column grow! Emzski......5...............1lbs.............19.5l bs...

Yes, I've been giving lots of thought too to Christmas. Funnily enough my birthday is then too, on Saturday 20th and then of course Christmas Day on the Thursday. I'm going to write my birthday off this year and I'm going to friends for Xmas day and its a sort of open house and bring something...

Thanks Tange - I understand what you're saying. I think that's much better thinking because it is part of my meal plan, so it's not a treat at all but something to enjoy! I've gone back to my shake in the morning and soup for lunch and evening (about 7) and the bar about 9 and it has worked...

How funny - I was going to ask the same question at lunchtime, as I keep seeing people saying here's their new photo and everyone saying how good they look and I see nothing! Well done Paul!

You look amazing and what an amazing weightloss - you certainly give me inspiration!

Hi Lisa - wow you've done really well! I'm in week 2 and sipping on my vegetable soup as I type this! I can't believe how determined I am on this. It's like when I finally managed to give up smoking and my mantra was (and still is) I must never have one (or I would have to start all over...

I was telling my LLC that I was so tired of going to the loo so much and have to pass a few people at work that must have been sick of seeing me, and she said it does get less frequent usually after the first week. I really hope so!

Thanks for tips everyone - I'm going to try them this week in the evenings and stick with the soup and shakes during the day. I did have a good little routine going that seemed to work until Friday and I got by fine, so I'm going to back to that. The bar can be a treat at the end of the day...

Oh that's excellents news Bronte - congrats! And definitely pat yourself on the back. You're not far off 1 stone already. I don't mind the veg soup either. Still looking forward to trying the tomato one though for a bit of variety.

Malteaser - remember the size 14 in DP - an excellent success! I always used to like the sizes in Wallis, and I've never liked the sizes in M&S! Agree, wish there was a legal measurement for each size so we knew where we were.

Happy Halloween everyone! I had my first bar this morning (cranberry which was scrummy!) instead of a shake at about 10 am and I had my soup at about 1 pm, which is when I have been all this week, and for the first time this week I am really, really hungry (it's about 3 pm now). I'm knocking...

Thanks Bronte and lots of luck for tonight - I'm sure you'll be really successful and on here later telling us your loss - please do! We were given little tasters last night of all the bars to choose from so I did get a couple of peanut ones going on the nibble I had. I was so hungry though...

My first week weigh-in and I'm 6.5 lbs lighter - hooray!!!! I'll be honest and admit I had hoped for a bit more but I am really, really pleased with this and it obviously gives me the incentive to keep going. I have to drink more water though - I'm sure I can manage that. Oh and I do find...

Glad it's going well so far Eewar (hope ok to shorten) - yes - you've started and lots to look forward to!!!! I'm the same, I seem to like them all too. I don't like Thai curry so i'd swapped those any way, and I'm looking forward to trying the tomato next week as I love tomato soup. I'm also...

Yes, you're right - charity shops will be the answer on the way down! Thinking about it there's a few clothes over the past few years I've taken to charity shops that I bought that were too tight and was determined to slim into and never did so gave away (some never worn) when clearing out or...

I went to my first drop-in this evening and have lost 5lbs - so pleased! Hopefully a little bit more by Thursday evening but my stick showed I'm in ketosis so will hopefully not be a problem - wey hey! And I made my first muffin! Was lovely to chew on something again!

Hi eewarwoowar - that's exactly what I did last week, was looking on this site and introduced myself, etc. It's so exciting isn't it? I know exactly what you're going through. I couldn't concentrate on Thursday as I was so excited about getting going and then all of a sudden on Friday when I...

Hi Kimmi and Bronte - I started last Friday so on day 4. I'm actually ok with the stuff so far, but I'm looking forward to the bars - don't know what flavours can choose from yet - and having a go at the muffin for a change of scenery. I guess it's the determination that will help us get...

Poor little thing. I hope they sort it out this visit to the hospital and can sort out the pain for him.

BL - that definitely sounds like a jealousy thing and I'm not surprised as you have done astoundingly well looking at your photos. A real incentive. Thinking back to when I stopped smoking (4.5 years ago) we were told then there would be the jealous people who would offer us cigarettes which...

Hi Pete - I'm on day 3 and have to say I've not had any headaches or feeling weak yet. I did dream last night about baking a cake (which I never do!) and scraping my fingers in the bowl afterwards and licking them - how cruel is my brain?!!! Otherwise I admit I'm having a few hunger pangs but...

Hey - on day one and my tummy is rumbling away quite merrily! I've had my first shake - banana - and really enjoyed it though not sure about it being filling! I'm going to try raspberry next but trying to hold out until about 1.30. At work I don't have access to a kettle and share 4...

Thanks Clarins and lots of luck! That's encouraging to know the shakes are decent - thankfully I normally like shakes and I'm looking forward to the banana and chocolate ones! I did see the October thread and put in a comment but I think everyone is so well established in there and a few...

My first class is tonight and I start tomorrow and it would be good to have someone to "chat" with who is going through it at the same time. We may be the last new starters until after Christmas. I know my counsellor said we were for her. Good luck to everyone!

Hello - I'm a newbie going to my first class tomorrow night (have doctors signed letter firmly in my bag!) and really excited about starting properly on Friday. Feel as though starting at the end of the month after reading all your inspiring messages to each other and seeing how brilliantly...