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Thank you so much. Your kind words made me cry! Everything you have said is true. Am going to use this weekend as 'me' time, and try to relax about the dress - I'm sure i can be altered if it doesn't fit, and in the meantime i'll do my best! Thanks so much everyone. xxx

I have wanted to post this for a while, but haven't been able to as I am so totally shamed of myself. I started LL in January of this year, and finished foundation with a total loss of about 35lbs - I had a few blips along the way. I am getting married on 22nd December of this year, and at the...

Hey everyone Am in a total financial pickle this month!?! Somehow I have vastly overspent, but I'm not sure how, or on what! Anyway, I obviously still want to do LL, but I do have a fair amount of packs at home that have built up over the past couple of months. I know on foundation that we...

Hello everyone, Harri - thanks so much for your post! Made all the difference to me. I did have a very minor blip last night,:( but still on track this morning so I am still doing much better than I have done in a while - each day at a time eh?! I found myself at my weakest point last night...

:cry: HELP! I feel desperately hungry and cold and tired. I was so motivated this morning - I need to get through today! I'm nearing 24 hours since my last non-LL food and I'm craving anything. I'm even considering bingeing and purging - which I know is totally unhelpful behaviour! Gaaah!

Fabulous news Cheery - you wont be there for long! x

Great news so far - i am LOVING the banana shake so much! Feel very positive about my new start! x

How did that conversation go Pixie? Honesty really is the best policy with these things! Right - so...... My weigh in last night was a gain of 4lbs, which makes my starting weight for development 13.13 (phew - at least i havent gone up a stone barrier!) Unfortunately I cant fit in a pop...

I think i have lost about 20 inches form bust waist and hips which is great. Ive put on a few lbs recently but have been going to the gym so have lost more inches!:rolleyes:

Thank you all for such lovely responses! Pixie - congrats on your wedding too. I am nervous and excited about mine in equal measure - but it is not as close as yours! I want to get to 12.7 at least before i go into management - 12.7 is 16lbs away at the mo. Ideally by the wedding i would...

Hello everyone, I thought I would follow inspirational AJ's advice, and start my own thread on here about my lighterlife journey. I don't mind if it is not read much, but as AJ has shown, often there are planty other people with the same struggles as you, and we can help each other along. I...

Good stuff! 12.7 is just above BMI 25 for me - ideally id like to be about 11.10 with 12.0 as my cut off point - I dont mind fluctuating but i want a defined cut off point where i can say 'right, it is time to pull back'. I know what you mean about the dilemma. What I'd do in your case is...

Hello! As some of you may know, my LL journey is nearing the end! However, being 13lbs off my goal seems to be resulting in me having less motivation, and not more! So, I thought I would put a post out for anyone who has around a stone to go to their goal weight - we can see if we can have...

Thanks for all your comments - I know exactly what you mean about almost being at goal and being 'normal' again - I love it! All my clothes fit, feel good etc. The problem is that mentially i fell that i really need to get to 12.7 so i can be truly happy with all i have achived. I have told...

Why do some men have no Ba11s! Seriously though - you are so much better off without him - you already have 2 little girls to look after - you dont need a big girl too! xxx

Thanks Sez - I dont know why im having such probs! I'm stuck in the 13s at the mo - when I hit those 12s I think it will be an emotional experience as i dont think i have ever been 12 stone something! God - nobody told me that this diet would change mw in so many ways! Have a good evening xxx

Help! I'm sitting at work, knowing that I should be going to the gym - but I just cant be arsed! Should I go? I've had a long day, and although it will energise me I really cannot be bothered! I got knocked out of ketosis yesterday (not even my fault - grrr) so have been having cravings...

Very interesting july bride - I think that i would have the same objections! Let us know how the calls with head office go! I have also sent you a PM Slimbride! xxx

Hey! Ahem - maybe a trip to the toilet may sort you out - you dont want to be blocked up and made heavier?! I always stop drinking lots a few hours before weigh in so IM not full of water. Not sure what else to be honest - best of luck with the loss though - you might surprise yourself! xxx

Hey all. Work has been dreadful for the past two weeks - and tonight I have just been told that there will be no way I can leave at 6 (which I never do except on Thursdays for LL) so I will have to miss my meeting. I have enough packs to see me through, but I'm mega worried. I have never...

Hey all - great posts recently! I'm in a dilemma - having a very stressful and busy time at work, and am struggling back into ketosis after a few lapses recently. I was planning on going to the gym tonight to see if that would help get into ketosis quicker (using my glycogen up through...

I don't know what to say. Life can be so totally unfair. I'm so sorry. xxx

Hey I fell off the wagon for a couple of weeks, and now (despite my being back on track) my hair is falling out in clumps. I wouldnt worry though - I'm not looking 'bald' or anything! x

Hello everyone I have been inspired to read how well you are all doing! I have been off the wagon for a few weeks, messing around with the same few pounds. I have given myself an ultimatum - LL is the best thing that I have ever done, and I LOVE the meetings and support. However, I have...

You get a years worth of top ups included in the price which you do yourself at home.

My LLC says that the new shakes will be out in May.

Hey - just got back from it. Teeth very nice and white, but not ridiculously so, have top up trays etc for the next few days. Quite a lot of sensitivity when i was having it done, but seems okay now! Thats fine skinny - cost me £525 but that is in a city dentists in london! And it only takes...

I'm booked in to have this done in my lunch break today! Very expensive, but im hoping that it will be worth every penny! Im getting the zoom! treatment - what one have you gone for? Ill let you know how it goes?

Hey blue It doesnt seem to! I drink about 3-4 litres by about 2pm, and it still comes out at a moderate pink. I dont check it everyweek though, i know when im in ketosis and when im not (although i did check more in the first few weeks) xxx

If soluble aspirin is all the knocked you out of ketosis then you will still have a loss! I never drink anything after 2pm on weigh day (i weigh at 7.30ish) as a litre of water weighs 2lbs!

Congrats july bride - you will be looking FAB!

God I think that being a mum is far too complicated! I guess the only other way then, as you mentioned above, is to empathiswith him, and tell him about what you used to do (it would humanise you a bit for him )- at the mo you are his mum, the all powerful, but by pointing out your weaknesses...

Karion I feel your pain! I am due to be married in December, and I LOVE being on my own but it never ever happens! I work longer hours than my other half, with the result that he is always home when i am. I also have a more active social life than him, which means he rarely is out for an...

Hey AJ Your son sounds like me when I was 15! I don't think that not keeping the food in the house is a good plan - he will just get it from elsewhere. At least if he is taking stuff from you, you know what he is eating. Also, encourage him to eat in front of you all if possible - I found...

Hey Sez I may well get spanked for suggesting this, but Coke Zero and some of the Fanta Zero range have no citric acid in them, and can be drunk withough knocking you out of ketosis. I wouldnt have much though - maybe just a can every couple of days? xxx

Hey, Mine came early on the first month, but have been on time ever since. They have become super heavy and short now, as opposed to light and lengthy! The changes are normal - dont worry! xxx

HI Jan Well done on your loss too - check us out! I started at 16.7, and need to get to 12 stone as then will have a bmi of 25. Have never been that slim, so no idea how i will feel - will try to lose about another 7lbs on management to give myself some breathing room! What are your stats?

I live in Reading, but work in the city - which LL counsellor do you go to?

Hello all Thank you so much for your support over my last few 'low' weeks. It has meant a lot. I managed to lose 3lb last night which I am delighted about - mainly because I have dropped into the next stone bracket down - I'M IN THE 13s!!! This has been a real psychological barrier for...

Hello lovelies, I dont know if anyone has ever read it, but 'Confessions of a Reformed Dieter' is a fab book - it is a true story by an aussie woman and i think her life changes are totally inspirational. Very easy to read - and really honest - i think it is a must! xxx

Hey Jenna You need to keep drinking clear fluids, and make sure that you take some dioralyte (or simliar rehydration salts) to help rehydrate you Dont eat anything at all for at least 24 hours after your tummy has settled - you wont need it if you are ill and you will be feeding the virus...

I know what you are going through Jan - I was at my absolutye lowest yesterdaay - but it is possible to turn this around. Keep going. xxx

Moving On. Thank you all for your posts yesterday. I feel I have come through the darkness today - I went for a run last night, and it has made me feel 100% better (i cant really run, it was more of a slow jog!) I'm still feeling the after effects of yesterdays binge/laxatives, but today is...

Thank you all so much for your support. It really does mean a lot. I do love my fiance but he has a mans attitude to dieting - 'Just Do It' and doesnt seem to understand the emotional side. I will take your suggestion Vorlina, and go and really have a think about feelings etc. It is lovely...

Hi all Sorry i havent posted for a while - at a new job and cant get away with much. I'm falling apart. I have do so so amazingly well so far, and am really proud of myself. Then over this last week I have fallen off the wagon, and I cant seem to get back on. I had a chicken salad last...

This is the best thread on the board! I will be returning often!

I would only buy one - they are super easy to clean (takes about 10 secs!) The blog is great - keep it up!

Hey I just read your blog - great stuff you are doing so well! Regarding your worries about making non lumpy soups and shakes on the go, I would recommend that you invest in an Aerolatte - you can get them fro about £10 from Whittard, and slightly cheaper on Amazon. It is a battery powered...

I have fainted 5 times in my life - 3 times on trains! (other two times were illness related)

Think you are right toots - will try that in future Did a bit of research on fainting and came up with the following: It is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. Standing very still for a period of time in a hot and stuffy atmosphere makes blood pool around your legs and therefore the...

Congratulations - a great loss - and almost a stone off already!

To be honest I dont really want to eat anything, but I'm sure i need more calories in the morning. I generally save my packs foor later in the day as that is my danger time - i would def snack and pick if I couldnt have evening crisps! I would try food earlier in the morning but I get the...

Hi Toots - yes i've just finished TOTM thank god. Because this has happened twice in three days I feel quite unnerved - not a good idea to be collapsing on public transport on a regular basis. Dont know whether i should try to have some fish/chicken and salad tomorrow?

Hello all! Thanks for all your replies to my monday post about fainting. I had almost the same problem again today - slightly concerned and unsure whether I should ensure I have a chicken salad for lunch or something more substantial (but something that will hopefully keep me in ketosis)...

Hey everyone I have always held my fat pretty evenly all over my body (easy to disguise how big you are - and kid yourself!) but sinnce I have started LL I havent lost fat from all over! I have lost lots from my bum and thighs, and all of my back fat - which is great! The problem is that I...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I think that you are right - I hadn't eaten since the night before and had only had a glass of water so I'd imagine that my bloody sugar was rock bottom. This isnt normally a problem for me, but I think in future on the week I have my period that I'll have...

I only lost 1lb in week three too! My losses have been wk 1 - 8lbs wk 2 - 6lbs wk 3 - 1lb - I almost cried wk 4 - 6lbs! I think you just have to keep going - my LLC says a pattern does develop with weight loss, and after a couple of months you will know when you are having a 'bad' week...

Sorry for being so graphic BTW - but thought it was better if I gave the full picture.

Hey Guys Thought Id post about something that happened to me today as I need advice. I almost fainted on the train to work this morning - it was super-crowded and really hot (having waited on the platform for 20mins in the freezing cold) and we were all standing and squashed in. I started...

You have done so well - thank you for putting your pictures up for us all to see - it is very motivating for those still on the journey! Enjoy being able to have food again! And good on you for getting that magazine - when you lay out the main diet tips they just seem like common sense really...

You are doing fabulously AJ - I too cant wait for management and being in control of food - Im only on week 5 but I can feel the changes happening already! Keep the thread going - it is the first one I look for!!:)

Sorry guys - just had to check it works! Im SO cold!

Hi Lana I find that black tea and coffee makes me nauseous - I think it probably is the caffeine irritating the stomach lining as we don't have much in our tummies these days! I might be wrong though - anyone esle got pearls of wisdom?

Hmmm-- not sure on my total loss to be honest - I want to be lower than 12 stone but ive never been that size as an adult so i may adjust my goals as I get nearer. So, another 3 stone to go minimum - think I might aim for 3.5 stone just to allow for a bit extra. I want to get to this weight...

I lost 6lbs last night bringing my 14 day loss to - 14lbs! Woo hoo! Have had a really tough week and this has totally spurred me on! I'm going to try and increase my water intake to 5ltrs a day so i can keep flushing away those toxins!:tear_drop: So what if i feel like im drowning inside...

Im not sure if I'm a bit hormonal this week, but I am finding getting down my shakes and soups really hard - they make me gag and feel very ill. I've been getting round that by cooking two packs a night for 'dinner' and that way I only have to cope with having two packs in the day made with...

Thanks guys. I know I dont want to mess up and I'm doing well - I think that the miserable weather is getting me down as well which doesnt help. I think I'm more food obsessed than before. I promise to stay away from the scales.:o

Hmmmm having been on top of the world yesterday, I had another cheeky weigh-in on my home scales this morning to find that Ive put on 2lbs!:mad: I KNOW I shouldn't weigh at home - but it does give me a boost to know that the numbers are going down. Now I feel really down, and I REALLY want...

I'm not an old hand at LL by any stretch of the imagination (only on day 11) but for anyone who is just starting: - Drink all the water - if you drink 4ltrs or over I swear you can literally see your weight going down daily. I didnt drink at all this weekend (bad!) and I didnt lose any...

AJ you are doing so well! I'm addicted to your thread - It is so great to have an idea of what management will entail although it seems so far away now! Im only on day 11 - am trying not to count down too much for fear of freaking out about how long there is to go! Keep posting!:D

Hi Islander I'm getting married on 22nd december this year - I cant wait! I would like to be steady at my goal weight (about 11.7 - although ive never been that light so it is subject to change!) by my birthday on 25th june - I want to try and live at and maintain my weight for a good few...

First weigh in last night - 8lbs off! Very very pleaed, especially as it was my time of the month! It has given me motivation to keep going! Thanks for all your help on here guys - one of the best tools there is! I actually feel like my weight loss goal is attainable for the first time in...

I would say that you should defo get it in a case if you get one - much handier for the handbag!

HAHAHA LOL I do tend to use it in the kitchen - so hopefully the rumours havent spread too widely yet!;)

Hello! Things are going great for me at the mo - day 7 and weight in tonight - I will keep you posted! Even I have surprised myself - I have a will of steel! For all those people who have to try and subtly make up a milkshake at work - and end up getting lumps in them - I would like to...

Hello everyone I found it very therapeutic writing on these boards the other day, so i thought I'd give you all an update! I am now on day 5, and I have to say I've been very lucky and found it a breeze! I had a pop in with my LLC last night (mainly to swap some of my maky foodpacks for...

Thanks! Thanks for all your support! The meeting was really great - It was a bit encouraging as I was one of the smaller ones there and it does put my weight loss journey into perspective! I had a vanilla shake this morning - used my electric whisk and there was not a lump in sight! I've...

Thanks! Thanks so much for your replies already! I'm glad there are other brides on here - nice to share a goal. Can I ask what your other halves/finances think of the program? I'm very glad im starting LL now, that way I'm not crash dieting right at the end as i always knew i would be. I...

Hello everyone, I'm having my first LL session tonight - and I'm already slightly daunted by the thought of 100 days without food! Since monday i have cut back on all carbs apart from veggies, and I haven't had anything 'naughty' in order that I am as well prepared as possible. I really...