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Hi Spangles, Have just read your entire diary, whilst using CD as an excuse to be on the sofa under a blanket for most of the day. I hope you don't mind me posting this, but it may help you, and if not, someone else who reads it. I did CD 5 years ago. I didn't find it horrific at the time as...

First time round I did 3.5 months on just chocolate shakes and nothing else. Am hoping they have introduced some stuff I like for my restart next week :s

Bubbles, I could cry reading your post, it might as well be my story almost word-for-word. Cambridge made me soooo much worse. It made my binge eating insane. For me, exercise negates some of the stress that would normally make me overeat and Atkins stops the cravings caused when I eat carbs.

Hi, No problem, I see how much better my boyfriend is and it is all due to our own research and hard work. I'm not discounting his consultant, but medication is just not an option, due to the high cancer risk. I must admit I hate normal saunas as they make me really uncomfortable, but I love...

Just wanted to say that there are a fair few things that help arthritis - low carb definitely being one. My bf has ankylosing spondylitis (non-curable arthritis which makes your bones fuse together) which is pretty horrific and, on diagnosis, felt like a bit of a life-sentence! However, after...

Thanks Jim, will have a go. Just one more question (promise!) when you have steamed kale, cabbage and leeks etc do you ever have sauce or butter with them? If not how do you get enough fat?

Hi Jim, Saw in another thread that you are eating prawn curry. Do you make it the same as your other curry (details in the recipe thread) or is it different? Don't eat meat, just started eating fish so would be good to make. Thanks in advance! Maxie

Has anyone done this version? Maxie

FAGE Total greek yogurt - in most supermarkets. It's about 3g carb in 100g - by far the lowest that I have seen. My boyfriend has it sweetened with a little Splenda, chopped nuts and berries. :)

As someone who is currently on only 4 chocolate tetras a day (and I don't have a very sweet tooth) I can't believe anyone loves them ;) I totally agree about tofu - it's awful. Although I will attempt the silken tofu in a shake in the future. Another idea is avocado in shakes to increase...

Fattea - if you are on induction you should have between 12g and 1g of your daily 20g carbohydrate from green vegetables! Read the stickies at the top of the page for more info on what you can have. Cathy - well done, love your commitment. When you were struggling a few weeks ago I was so...

Hi Girly, Am just finishing on Cambridge before converting to Atkins. The tetras are 7carbs per shake but the bars (don't have any to hand) are about 15! Definitely worth checking the individual product information. Generally Cambridge is not low carb, just low cal. Some of the dietimeal stuff...

I noticed you said you had lost your taste for meat - well I am veggie doing Atkins (so is GirlyGirl). I have bought a copy of Rose Elliot's lo carb diet cookbook, which is a similar concept to Atkins. There are some lovely recipes in there, which even my meat-eating OH likes. Might be...

Hi Kim, I'm veggie too and eat Quorn. Just check the nutritional info religiously as the products vary enormously. The bacon is relatively low as is the mince (I can't remember the other stuff at the moment). You can check out all the info on the website. Maxie

The problem with calculating your BMI is that it takes no account of either your body shape or muscle mass. My friend who is a martial arts addict and doesn't have an ounce of fat on him is classed as nearly obese! It might be a good general tool so that you have some idea of where you want to...

I have been in bed with a migraine for the past 2 days straight. Once it started raining it cleared a little. Maybe it's because of the air pressure?

You could buy a water filter jug - they are quite cheap. I couldn't drink the water here without one.

Thanks Jim, I'm in Lichfield so not too far away!

Thanks, will order some and get him to be the guinea pig ;)

Thanks :) They didn't seem to pricey at the site I linked to, it's just always nicer to avoid the delivery charges :) He is totally banned from ANY refined carbs so hope they might almost replace pasta for him! Thanks :)

Thanks, not tried them yet but my boyfriend is on Atkins-style diet due to his arthritis (he has a starch allergy bizarrely, which exacerbates his condition) and misses pasta. Where do you get them from? Saw them on sugarfreesheila.com but she's in America and was wondering if you could get...

I generally prefer most vegetables raw although I do like most cooked as well. I'm not keen on cooked spinach so add it raw to salads. I love sprouts cooked but they are also nice finely grated, with broccoli and cabbage on a salad. You can always mix them with mayo in a slaw. I'm not that...

What sort of thing do you have at the carby cafe Jim? Interesting that the people who seem to do well on maintenance (that I see on here and other forums and websites) seem to be the ones who eat very little processed food. Seems the KISS theory works well :)

I have just been reading about these noodles (very low carb) which might be a good addition to stir fries, soups or could even be used instead of pasta with a strong sauce I guess :) Shirataki Yam Noodles, Buy Konnyaku Noodles Online UK - Japanese Food Shop UK - Japanese Kitchen

You can get alfalfa sprouts in Holland & Barratt. They are usually in packets in the fridge section. They are nice on salads but quite a strong flavour.

Thanks for suggestions - never think to fry greens. Will leave the bacon as veggie, and don't think Quorn bacon would have the same impact ;)

I bought a bag of mixed cabbage and leeks and wondered if anyone has any preparation suggestions?

Thanks both. I may try a higher plan, in some ways it's easier not to eat but things are stressful right now (moving house, may lose job, boys just diagnosed with incurable disease) I may be asking a lot to ss straight away. Then when I try and I can't I feel like a disaster and we all know what...

Hi, Just need some advice. Have history of the above and did CD few years ago and lost 5 stone. However, due to various traumas I put it all back on. I know why I have, it's nothing to do with liking food, more to do with eating to numb pain and change how I am feeling in stressful...

Maybe try the chocolate packet as a hot chocolate? I know exactly how you feel, try and think of it as all the emotions coming out, in a few days it'll be fine, honestly. I know the cold makes you feel rubbish, but just try and enjoy it as it is a permanent sign that it is working :) Good...

Yes, I totally agree! Some days I totally forget to eat, but then I end up feeling so ill. I ended up thinking of the packets like medicine rather than food last time. I guess it makes sense :)

Second week is quite often lower - your body won't know what hit it right now! It takes a little time to settle in to it, don't worry. Exercise generally won't help weight loss on ss because you are on so few calories anyway. But it will help you tone up :)

Hi, First time round I lost 5stone and it only ever said 'trace' so I gave up with them after a couple of weeks. I can tell when I am in ketosis now - my mouth tastes of metal, my cheekbones start to ache (makes no sense!) and I am always cold. Oh and you don't get hungry :) If you are...

Not sure this will help but I have always had same losses on SS or SS+ (but then I have 4 packets on SS so SS+ is 3 and a meal, therefore probably not that many more calories). Is the content of the Lipotrim packets the same? As in the proportion of proteins/carbs? Otherwise maybe your body is...

Thanks will give it a go :) Strange about coffee, maybe it's just too much for your stomach when it's 'empty' doing CD.

Hi Surfhunny, I can't have coffee if I have it first thing in the morning as it sets off my IBS. As long as I have it after a packet I'm ok :)

Only chocolate. Hate strawberry-flavoured anything! Thanks, hope I can :) How do you have it in coffee? Use the Tetra instead of water? I'm (easily) confused :)

It's the little things that keep you going! Lost 5 stone on Cambridge before on just one flavour. So much harder this time around, but at least I know my issues so hoping it won't go back on! Another flavour makes it much more bearable :)

I think I will have 2 tetras and 2 powder and water flavouring mix. I'm so excited I get a combination. Oh dear, it's a bit sad ;)

I agree, I can't stomach the packets, only when mixed with water flavouring in to a mousse-type thing. Otherwise they taste so salty. I tried drinking the tetra thing from the glass but the smell was awful. Thankfully a straw sorted that out :) It would be nice to at least eat 2 things, as I...

Hi Deepak, I find that carbs generally make me feel more bloated and 'bigger' and this is one of the things that makes me feel terrible. I much prefer eating more veg and protein and having only a few carbs so I don't feel so bloated. It makes you feel full for longer too. Hope this helps. Maxie

Thanks :) I am on sole source at the moment. Maxie

Not sure if these have an actual name? Tried one today (usually just order chocolate packets as hate everything else) as I saw one at CDC's and actually sort of liked it :) Question is, how many can we have a day? Thanks in advance, Maxie

Hi, Just wondering if we can have sweetener when doing SS? If so, which ones? Thanks in advance, Maxie x

Hi, Are we allowed sweetener and if so which ones? I fancy a sweeter coffee today :) Thanks, Maxie

Beware of leaving long gaps though. Twice this week I have had 'breakfast' at 8am and forgotten to eat 'lunch' as I was so busy and not hungry. By 5pm I felt so ill I had to eat normal food! Now I have an alarm on my phone to remind me! :cool:

The only packs I have are chocolate but can't drink it as a shake. I have it with a 1/4tsp summer berry water flavouring and a little water mixed in to a paste. Why not try drinking the shakes through a straw? At least that way you avoid the smell. Or do as I did for a while - mix with a...

The nasty taste in the mouth is another sign of ketosis :)

Thanks, glad spag bol was ok. Asked Sarah at Avidlite to confirm veggie and said I presumed they were but I've been caught out before and they don't specifically say 'suitable for veggies'. She said it's because they are french and there is no french for vegetarian. That made me laugh :) It...

Thanks both, am going to order some now. Is it like Cambridge do you know, with only being able to have one bar/meal a day? I know Cambridge is relatively high carb, just low calorie so I guess I can't mix the 2. Is it ok to mix Exante with Dietimeal? I just can't bear the soups at all so am...

Cathy, My bf has s type of severe aggressive arthritis and has been told to avoid starch (which is why he pretty much follows an Atkins lifestyle). He keeps his symptoms under control with this diet but also omega 3 oil (a massive dose) and an infrared sauna. Let me know if you want any more...

What's PISS?

No your cream is separate from your cheese allowance. Sugar Free Sheila.com: Finally, my own Atkins Induction Foods List! You can have 3oz unsweetened 'heavy' cream as part of your 'special foods'. :)

Thanks. Just had a look on there and you're right, sounds awful :eek:. But then I looked on the back of one of my Cambridge bars and it has a list of loads of vitamins (k, A,D3, B12 and so on) and other nutrients such as folic acid. Does this mean the Dietimeal stuff doesn't contain them...

Thanks both, for your very helpful replies :) I contacted Sarah at Avidlite who advised 3 meal replacements and an actual protein veg meal in the evening (even though Miss D, you rightly point out the difference between the Dietimeal products - those marked MRP and those not). Can I ask...

Maybe also post on the LL board to see if anyone can give you more help? Would love to know the answer :)

Thanks, looks amazing :)

I agree with Big Birdy, cold is good - in a sick way I kind of enjoy it as I know it's working and makes me stick with it. It doesn't help I'm sure but I have done 3 months only eating 1 flavour - chocolate shake! I mix it with 1/4 tsp summer berry flavouring and a tiny bit of water so it is...

I googled Flexinutrition and all I got was info on ebay sellers and something about horse vitamins :confused:

Definitely Bio Oil, quite pricey but I got a good deal on Ebay. Three of the big bottles has lasted just over a year!

Thanks for the reply - do you use tomatoes as well in the curry?

Bio Oil for the stretch marks - get it off Ebay as it's cheaper. It's amazing stuff! Well done on the loss. Am still messing around with Cambridge and know what you mean, one slip up and you're done!

I'm finishing Cambridge before moving over here and those photos have nearly finished me off! Looks amazing - I love goats cheese and goes so well on pizza. Do you have the recipe for rogan josh? I love curry but not creamy curries and was wondering how to make one? Thanks :)

Where do you get flexinutrition from?

Sugar Free Sheila.com: Finally, my own Atkins Induction Foods List! List of acceptable induction foods :) Water will help in that department too, plus leafy greens (kale, spinach, cabbage) Hope this helps.

I know there is one at www.sugarfreesheila.com - she has a complete list of induction foods. Hope you can open it on there.

If you are starting on induction there is a list of 'allowed foods', mainly meat, eggs, cheese, veg, cream etc. You are supposed to get between 12g and 15g of your 20g allowance from leafy green vegetables :)

Was thinking of moving over from Cambridge as the variety looks good! Website is a bit rubbish, can you tell me how much it costs?

Hi all, Cambridge returner but first-time poster on here. Will be 100% from tomorrow for 7 days :) So much easier doing SS than 810!

Any general statements like she has made are ridiculous. She doesn't know how other people think, so how can she comment on their behalf?! I must say that I am unhappy being overweight. It makes a huge difference to me (especially as I haven't always been)and I tend to avoid social situations...

Cold is good :) it shows that you are in ketosis. I am on Cambridge Diet at the moment but moving to Atkins shortly. Last night I had 3 jumpers on, covered by a blanket and with a hot water bottle :eek: It's a side effect because ketosis releases energy slower and your body is concentrating on...

I don't eat fish any more but when I did I liked a tsp of Patak's curry paste mixed with yogurt (you could use cream I guess) smothered on the top. I used this for cod or salmon. Cook salmon/cod in oven in tin foil with some olive oil and herbs, then stiry fry veggies with lime, coriander...

Steph, you do so much exercise!

Hi, Posted this under 'All other Diets' but not sure it was the right place so have moved here. Am currently doing Cambridge sole source but was looking for a cheaper option. Looked at Exante but it's only cheaper if you buy a mixed selection (I only eat 1 flavour :o). I noticed the dietimeal...

Hi all, I can also empathise as I have these problems too. Lost 6 stone with a VLCD felt amazing, but put it all back on as I kept on binge eating in the same situations I had done before. Loved the VLCD as I never had to think about food (and felt like a normal person with so much control). I...

Thanks Jim, really helpful information. Interesting to see how you also prepare now when you know you are going to have an event by going back on induction beforehand. This seems psychologically much better than trying to deal with it afterwards and will definitely be a trick I use! Stops you...

Thanks Steph, I hate milk but didn't realise you could make with water. I will order some and give it a go :) Maxie x

Steph - what protein shakes do you use? I have a 6am start so can't face much and no microwave at work!

Yeah increasing water usually helps :) Just saw that you have vinegar on salad - do you have balsamic?

Maybe you could try increasing your greens up from 10 to 15g of carbs? I know it says between 12 and 15 in the book, but if you aim for the top end of this it might kick start weight loss? Maxie

Thanks Missy, will try it :)

What did you have with it, I can't work it out from the photo. I love curry, so annoying tomatoes are high carb, might try with some normal non-tinned tomatoes and a little stock reduced down....

So that gives you enough fat? Or do you cook your veg in fat? Am veggie so don't have that option :(

...Not of me, but of Atkins. When I read what people are eating and discussing (cheese stalling them) I don't understand where people consume fat? If you eat boiled eggs for breakfast, tuna salad for lunch and meat and steamed greens for dinner, how are you eating enough fat? And why does cheese...

Steph, How do you make courgette pasta? Is it nice?

Cool, maybe Splenda would take away some of the bitterness. It was nice roasted, I put it in a bowl and ate it with my fingers watching tv - nice and crispy but not very oily as it was quite dried up. Might be nice as a salad topping too :)

I tried making this earlier, to see if it made kale a little less bitter. It was a bit random but inoffensive - and a good way to eat more green veg (although not sure how nutritious it is roasted). It was nice and crispy to eat whilst watching tv though :) *chop pieces of kale (remove the...

What are frankenfoods?

100g Quorn mince is 4.5g carb, so not too bad as it does swell considerably so you don't need loads. Sadly more than meat. I guess the thing with Quorn is that there are about 100 products so not just purely mushroom protein, all sorts of other stuff added in which then increases the carbs. :(

No worries, I know you're not supposed to have yogurt on induction but it's lower carb thatn most sour cream I have seen and breakfast seems a difficult meal to plan. It's this one: Total Greek Yoghurt - I think most supermarkets sell it. Just make sure to get full fat! :)

FAGE Total yogurt seems to be very low carb - 3.2g per 100g (although it's Greek yogurt).

How was it with the Quorn? I was also thinking of giving it a go. So annoying that Quorn is quite high carb - the 'bacon' is the lowest carb of the Quorn products I could find :)

Not sure if everyone knows about this website, but thought it would be good for other newbies. The site has loads of information on it and some recipes too. Check out the FAQ, it's very extensive. Maxie

Green Vegetables Recipes | Simply Recipes Great recipe site - specific section for green vegetables, although there are loads of other meat/egg/cheese/fish/anything recipes on there too. All very simple and look so good!

Sure, will do it now :) The roasted sprouts look amazing - they also have loads of cauliflower recipes in the general vegetable section. Maybe I will even like kale :cool:

I posted a link to this recipe site yesterday, but it actually has a section of recipes entitled 'green vegetables'. There are variations on the recipes in the comments underneath. I think Jim will be proud ;) Green Vegetables Recipes | Simply Recipes

Yeah thanks Ditzee - I have a copy :) It's good because there's more than just tofu! But Quorn bacon (as much as I like it) is nothing like real bacon so it doesn't really replace it :)

I don't eat meat and not sure that Quorn bacon would have the same impact ;) But there are some good Atkins-friendly recipes for greens, which is what I was looking for, to make them more interesting!

Ah sorry Jim, I presumed mine was from 1972 but it's not. There are so many on Amazon I bought one from 1999 ;)

Love the look of that site, thanks Stephen. Indian food is my absolute favourite. Wish tomatoes were not so high in carbs :( but with that site looks like I can still cook Indian food :)

Have been looking for site with Atkins-friendly recipes for veggies, particularly green ones, and found this great site: Simply Recipes Food and Cooking Blog There are loads of great recipes, and even a low carb section. It's even made kale seem appealing :rolleyes:. Maxie

And you can have lemon and lime juice on induction too, according to the original book :)

Just looked at old book (I bought them both) and you are allowed tomatoes on induction :)

Cream of tartar should be in the home baking section. I find a good tip is to check at supermarket's online section - if you search for the item it tells you which aisle that sshop stocks it in :) Just made the oopsies - they tasted awful, so eggy :( and the mim was very earthy - I used...

I haven't started yet but will do soon (just finishing Cambridge Diet). I will be following the new book as I am veggie and it now allows veggie stuff like Quorn which it didn't before (I guess because it didn't exist then!). I think there are a few other things allowed too. Maxie

Thanks, have bookmarked it, it will be really useful :)

Yeah definitely will do. Thought the book would be accurate with Quorn as it's a brand, but there are so many different Quorn products, I suppose 'Quorn burger' could refer to 3 different items now!

Thanks, that's a great tip. Am now trawling through tinned tomatoes online so I can find some way to have a veggie curry!

Not started Atkins yet but I was reading some labels in Tesco earlier. I couldn't believe that there was a carb difference in different brands of cream. Normal Tesco brand was even different to the organic or finest! And even the stock cubes differed so much. I think I will need to go shopping...

I buy it from Holland and Barratt. Not sure where it would be in supermarket - maybe near lentils/beans or packets of non-salted nuts?

Thanks for the info. What more can you need than a bottle of dry red? Sounds perfect!

Haha I thought it was an Atkins rule :D. Either way, sounds sensible. Do you still eat things like Mims? You seem to have been so successful, I'd like to try your approach.

What is KISS? Sorry if it's obvious, am still waiting for my book to arrive! Also, what made you choose Atkins over anything else if you don't mind me asking?

I definitely won't have any sweet cravings. The only thing I eat on Cambridge is the chocolate powder. When I am done I never want to see anything sweet again :rolleyes:.

Hi Mswobbly, What did you decide to do? I've been lurking here for a while and just bought the new Atkins book (plus some cookbooks I found in a charity shop :) ) I have loads of Cambridge Diet stuff here so am going to finish that off and then move straight over to Atkins. Good luck!

Where do you get Splenda packets from? And do we count total or net carbs? Thanks :o)

Thanks for the replies. Does India and Neris's book have many veggie recipes?

Hi, Does anyone have any tried and tested Atkins friendly cookbooks they use a lot? I'm pretty uncreative so recommendations would be a big help. Maxie

Thank you both, much appreciated. My boyfriend is on a starch-free diet, due to a medical condition, which is not a million miles from Atkins, so it should be ok if I can sort the meat thing :o)

Hi, Thinking about starting Atkins, but am veggie - would it be very difficult? Am at a loss as what to do. Am a chronic over-eater and former bullimic (albeit with exercise and not vomiting). Have lost desired amount on Lighter Life but have put it all back on. I know carbs (bread etc) are...

Originally posted this on another thread but thought may be useful here too! Hi, I'm not sure where to post this, so anyone feel free to move if if they see fit. Anyway, just thought I'd write some ramblings, about the good things about a VLCD second time round. By June last year I'd lost...

Hi, I'm not sure where to post this, so anyone feel free to move if if they see fit. Anyway, just thought I'd write some ramblings, about the good things about a VLCD second time round. By June last year I'd lost 6 stone on a combination of LL/CD. I remember telling my counsellor that I'd...

This may sound very odd and I am not in any way meaning to belittle anyone else. I have lost 6 stone on a combination of LL and CD. I have a bit of an addictive personality I guess and am very 'all or nothing'. Although at times the diet was hard, for a few reasons (i don't have a family to...

Hi all, Thanks for links and offer to post more info. Cambridge maintenance is really concerned with calories and is actually having quite a negative effect emotionally so I much prefer the LL option. Also, as a veggie with some food intolerances, I'm finding it very restrictive, to the point...

Thanks for that. Even a rough guide about what you can eat and when would be great! Thanks, Maxie xxx

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I started LL in January but my cllr quit at short notice and I've had to change to CD as there were no other LL cllrs in my area. However, I'm not too keen on the CD maintenance system (I'm now almost at goal!) as it uses calories and I would prefer to...

Hi, Thanks, have been looking for a while. Will post on LL forum too and see if anyone has one going. Thanks for reply. Maxie xxx

Hi, I changed from LL to CD after my cllr quit at v short notice. I'm now using the CD maintenance system, but would prefer to use the LL one. Any ideas where I can get a copy of the LL maintenance book? Thanks in advance! Maxie xxx

Hi, I'm just under 5'10" and I have four packs a day. I was never given a choice. However, on the occasions where I've had 3 (stayed away from home and forgotten packs) I've felt rubbish the next day, really headachey and lethargic. I've lost over 4 stone in 3 1/2 months and am now on...

Hi Naomi, Am in a very similar situation to you. For me, the stablity of SSing has actually helped. I guess short term stress makes me really not want to eat so it's not a problem. I have started adding food this week (for the first time since January) and think it's quite a good time for me...

I'm on AAM after being on SS since Jan (changed from LL so this is the first I've eaten) and am using it as the stabilisation plan. Can you eat chilli? All I thought you could eat add was herbs or a little stock and black pepper? I love chilli so would be very pleased if I could add it!!

Hi, Thanks for that. Will have a look through the book and then start at the weekend. Thought I was feeling hungry cos my resolve was weakening as I was nearing the end!!! I love running so, more than weight, I want to be fit again. I really can't run far on SS as it makes me feel so faint...

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread! She's on hols for 2 weeks so can't talk to her. I wonder if this is why for the last week or so (for the first time since starting) I've been starting to get hungry. I would love to start eating because I'm desperate to up the exercise. Do you think...

Hi, I'm now at BMI 23.6 and still on SS, my cllr hasn't mentioned anything about stopping. I'm planning on another two weeks and then reintroducing food. I didn't realise that you could still lose weight whilst introducing food. I'm still confused and I'm on day 112 of abstinence (was a LLer...

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I guess I'm just looking for anything that changes the way I feel right now. I don't want to start smoking again but it's so tempting!! Maxie xxx

Hi, You probably don't remember replying to my thread on the LL board back in January, but I posted asking how many people are successful on VLCDs and whether it was worth a go. Since then, I have lost over 4 stone, initially through LL and then on CD. I have approx half a stone left to lose...

I could have started almost exactly the same post!!

Hi Lana, I'm doing exactly the same thing!! I've got a mtg with the CDC on Monday (spoke to her this morning and she was lovely) and will start on the packs on Thursday, when my LL packs run out. It all seems so relaxed - I'm impressed! Good luck, let me know how you are getting on...

(Sorry, clicked new post not reply to post and couldn't cut and paste (too lazy to re-write!!)) Thanks for that. I would have stuck with LL happily, but my cllr quit with less than one week's notice and the new group is just about pointless. There are 15 of us and I don't have that long left...

I didn't realise there was a Cambridge one!! LOL!! I've agreed to meet my local Cambridge cllr next Monday - she seems lovely. She said she'll tell me more about it then. Not sure why I presumed there wasn't a Cambridge one. Just scared about eating again I guess and wanted a structured...

Can I move to Cambridge but switch to LL for management? I've kind of posted this on another thread, but the topic title wasn't very revealing! Can I switch to CD for a while and then return to LL for management, which I really want to complete? Thanks in advance! Maxie xxx

As some of you may remember I posted on here a couple of weeks ago saying that my cllr had quite with less than a week's notice. Well, I eventually have found another one and am now in Week 11 without breaking SSing at all. However, the problem is that the new group is very mixed...

Hi, I was in the Lichfield group that was dissolved after the cllr left at short notice. I'm really not getting on with the new cllr and group. I know it's not her fault, but the new group ranges from people in development in to week 3 with everything in between. I'm on week 11 and want to...

Hi, Well, am just finishing Week 10 and for the past 8 weeks have been eating lemon and nut bars and chocolate shake, with half a tsp of fruits of forest flaviouring and some water made in to a mousse. I can't bear anything else. I hate hate hate milk and creamy food and would love to see a...

Hi All, Thanks for your help and support. I think I felt so vulnerable as I was on a field trip abroad with many people who didn't know I was doing LL. I found it pretty hard, as meals were provided and I didn;t know the people I was with that well. But, I stuck with it and didn't cheat at...

Still don't know what to do...rep[ly from head office only mentioned colelcting foodpacks, so no other options available. Not sure how I could discuss joining another group as on week 9. Think I may switch to cambridge for a while and then do foundation... What a mess. I was worried I...

Hi, Please help. My cllr has just text and said that she's quitting. I'm on week 9 and don't want to give up. We can buy stock off her but I want the counselling too and am not willing to pay 66 pounds just for the stock. I am out of the country and finding it hard enough without this. I am...

Hi Jenna, I can completely sympathise with you! I've avoided clothes shopping as I've put weight on and found it hard to acknlwledge my size. However, dropping weight at this rate has meant that I've had to go shopping today. But, I knew it would annoy me, and it did. In one shop I tried on...

Hi Simone, I started around the same time (30 Jan) and have similar amount to lose (15st 10lbs to about 10st 7lbs). I haven't got big by picking at extra food here and there, it's by being severely unhappy at work and various other things. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that whilst I...

Hi Toots, Can you update me too , please? Sorry to be a pain... MaxieP Start weight - 15st 10lbs Current weight - 13st 13lbs Goal Weight - 11st 7lbs Total - 25lbs in 6 weeks Can't believe how fast you lose your weight - what's your secret??? MaxieP

Just to let you know that after trying the dress on again and it fitting noticeably better than last week - I bought it! Very excited. Maxie xxx

Another reused Volvic girl here - sounds so classy! Have broken bottle today, so am aiming for about 9 pints and was just sat here struggling with my 8th pint when I read this post! Maxie xxx

I'm just desperate to start running again. I did loads before my 'bigger days' (past 4 years) and love it so much, it makes me feel great. Just not with boobs!! Maxiexxx

It's very odd. So far I've lost 22lbs and, after many occasions of dieting, know that I always lost weight from my bust first and bottom half later (typical pear shape). However, this time I seem to have lost weight from my bottom half first and nothing from the top. I hate having boobs and...

Hi Toots, Forgot to update last week, so my new stats are: Start - 15st 10lbs Currently - 14st 2lbs Goal - 11st 5lbs Lost -22lbs in 5 weeks Thanks in advance! Maxie xxx

Still better than the woman who sticks her tongue out at the end of every sentence and the other one who thinks everyone's problems can be solved with a scarf!!! Maxie xxx

Hi Pix, Yes I did, all opinions much appreciated. I'm off to try on the dress again this Saturday before I finally make up my mind!! Maxie xxx

Yes, agree I love being this height. Except for buying wedding shoes when OH is barely half inch taller and I hate being bigger than him! I also carry the weight all over, which is good in one way, but bad in as much as I'm sure it tool me longer to finally accept I'd got so big!! Maxie xxx

No, it's never once been mentioned in our group! Neither the loss that week or the overall amount. Seems strange really, but maybe that's only compared to something like Weight Watchers I suppose. It doesn't bother me now I've found this site, but I understand how you feel. I have about 3...

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Agree it's better to set the target a little higher and think of anything else as a bonus. I've not really worked out what build I am in any specific way. I've got size 8/9 feet but just guessed I was a medium build as I don't think I could ever be skinny! Maxie

Hi, Just thought I would ask what weight you are aiming for. I'm just over 5'9'' and even at 10st 7lbs thought I could do with losing a few pounds. I know that build etc plays a large part, but I just wondered what you were aiming for weight wise as I'm trying to be realistic. I'm a medium...

Hi, Am desperate for some help! I've still got a minimum of 2 and a half stone to lose for my wedding in August but am doing Lighter Life so am pretty sure that I'll do it. Anyway, due to the time constraints I visited an end-of-range wedding dress store today, mainly to see how many dresses...

Fab news, AJ. Your honesty and commitment are fantastic qualities and your management diary is inspirational for a newbie like me!! Well done on your latest loss, VirgoGirl. I'm also a Virgo and getting married. In fact, having a look at the weekend, but not planning to buy til I've shifted...

Hi All, Toots, please can you update my stats if you get chance please. Week 2 - lost 3lbs Week 3 - lost 6lbs This week's loss was a surpise as I have felt bloated and rubbish most of the weekend! Maxie

Hi, Thanks for the replies. I guess I've only started thinking properly about it this week as the first two were spent trying to get into a routine and see if I thought this diet was actually do-able! Also, the thought of having to do development, at this point, fills me with dread as I'm...

Hi All, It may be a bit presumptious, especially as I'm only on day 20, but I have a question about the programmes. I joined a group at the end of the second week, so not sure if the cllr has already answered this. Basically, I started at 15st 10lbs and am now 14st 13. I want to get down to...

Hi All, Not sure if anyone's done this before, but am bored so I thought I'd start this post. My favourite (if you can call it that) is the lemon bar, followed by the chocolate, made either hot with a sweetener, or with St Clem's flavouring frozen into sweets. My most hated things in the...

What's the problem with the bars? I've read a few people say that they don't eat them any more. Do they slow down weight loss? Maxie

Hi PP, I'm on day 8 and aiming to lose another 4 stone for my August wedding. Found week 1 ok, thought I would be tired, starving and feel permanently ill. But, only effect was I felt a little weak and had bad toothache in all my teeth!?! The best thing for me was to get in to a routine and...

Hi Tootsie, Can you add me to your list please? I started on January 30 at 15 stone 10 pounds and lost 8lbs in week one.:cool: Thanks in advance! Maxie

Hi, I'm on Day 5 of LL so don't know much about what to expect in terms of the counselling and its content. However, I would like to further explore some issues, possibly in a self help book. Does anyone have any recommendations? It would be much appreciated. Thanks, Maxie

Hi, First day today (started AT 15st 10lbs, having lost 2lbs since intro mtg on SAt - due to being so nervous). Today not so bad - wasn't hungry and felt ok, although am concerned that I don't like any of the packs. I feel this will make a huge difference - it seems so-able if I like the...

Hi, Thanks for the nice welcome. Right now, it's so inspirational to see that people are sticking with it. I'm excited for my own journey, but scared I might not make the 100 days - it seems so daunting. Mindless - where abouts are you? Do you have your mtg on Monday at 7pm? If so, I might...

Hi, Can I join in?? I'm starting on Tuesday. Feeling a bit surreal, guess although I know I have weight to lose, I've not really accepted it on some level yet. Does that make sense? Am expecting the first week to hurt, as whenever I have 'detoxed' in the past, it really has. Other than...

Hi, Thanks all for your help and advice. Went to mtg on Sat - very informative and addressed some of my initial concerns. Was quite surprised that I can join a group as of tomorrow night (had pre-booked doctors appointment). Thought I'd be waiting for a month. All the better really, as I...

Hi, I'm not sure how much of this info will be covered in the consultation mtg tomorrow, but have been 'lurking' on here for a while and thought I would ask here anyway. Basically, I need to lose 5.5 stone and after having seen various success stories am keen to start LL and also deal with...