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    Bit of a rut :-(

    Hi everyone Stuck in a bit of a rut & wondered if others have been there? Been the same weight for ten days & only in week 2/3 of cruise at moment. Nearly caved in today but managed to get through it. Worrying thing is I'm away all next week for work so it's not going to be as easy to plan...
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    Dukan Holiday/Vacation/Overnight Stays/AwayDay tips (NO CHAT PLS)

    Going to be away a lot through work, so am going to buy a mini fridge for taking with me. Anyone who's do e this already please let me know what you'd recommend. Thanks.
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    Attack hello...and 7 pounds in one day!

    Well done. What a fab result already. Keep us posted. New-me
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    Daily chat...

    evening everyone Just been away for a long weekend, am not looking forward to scales tomorrow morning. Tried hard to ask for everything without sauce etc, but you just never know. My mood tomorrow may depend on what the scales say in the morning! weather forecast nasty for this week, will...
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    Starting Tomorrow

    hi and welcome I'm only 3 weeks ahead of you and also have quite a bit to lose. Have already had great support from this website and can't praise the friends highly enough. Good luck & hope we can keep each other motivated. new-me
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    leeks & onions- cruise query

    thank you & phew - had quite a lot of leeks yesterday!
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    question about constipation / laxatives (& vegetable query!)

    thank you - will look up ordering the Co-cleanse right now!
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    leeks & onions- cruise query

    hi everyone I'm away from home and don't have my Dukan book with me. Not long into cruise phase, so still learning. Can I have leeks & onions in cruise? thanks for your help new-me
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    question about constipation / laxatives (& vegetable query!)

    hi I'm 2 weeks into Dukan, which is totally new to me. I know its not the most pleasant thing to write about, but does anyone else suffer from constipation? and if so do you eat something different, or use laxatives? any advice welcome. I'm at early days of cruise and on day about PP / PV...
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    thanks Vicky, appreciate your reply. now to try and work out my ticker factory and see if I can get it to work this time! But right now it's looking quite scary as I have a long way to go :-( n-m
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    Attack starting Dukan tomorrow - any tips?

    thanks for your lovely messages. 2 weeks in and so far so good. Long may this last new-me
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    Welcome to Dukan

    hi I've posted on another thread but not introduced myself here. I've called myself new-me as I'm hoping that I will get to being a new slimmer version of myself. Got a long way to go, but think this site looks great to keep each other going. Some fab results too. Away now to try and work...
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    hi everyone thanks for all your replies, they are so motivating. I've been on Dukan for 2 weeks and have lost nearly a stone. I know that most of that will be water, and I'm only into cruise, so and have a long way to go. I have actually put 2lbs back on in the last 3 days, which is a bit...
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    hi everyone thanks for all your support. According to Dukan I think I'll need to try and keep going until June. Seems like a long way away right now, and it's so re-assuring to hear that some others have managed this, some are still aiming to be there (& will be there before me) and others...
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    thanks scrumper, everyone's replies are really motivating me. how long you been on Dukan and how you finding it? cheers for support
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    thanks Vicki, the more folk here the better! I had read your ticker wrong, thought you only had a few more pounds or kilos to lose. Or have you set yourself different smaller targets? am just starting this week, so any tips welcome. how long from your start to finish you aiming to lose...
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    oh wow, you have made me feel so much better and I am in awe of you. have you lost your first 3&half stone on Dukan? if so, is it really really hard? will happily buddy you and look forward to sharing stories. thanks for quick reply new-me xx
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    anyone else in for the long haul?

    hi I'm reading posts and think that most other people don't have a huge amount of weight to lose - I know its all relative though. Has anyone else got 5 stone or more to lose? (or anyone lost nearly that amount?) know I'm in for the long haul but wondered if anyone else is in the same boat...
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    Attack starting Dukan tomorrow - any tips?

    thanks for your lovely replies. I'm hoping that this forum will support me through the long and challenging times ahead. Have got quite a lot of weight to lose, so 6 days on Attack. Day 1 today though & it seems to have gone well. But I've eaten loads! Fridge has just packed in which is...
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    Attack starting Dukan tomorrow - any tips?

    hi I'm starting Dukan tomorrow and would love to hear any tips from others. Thanks
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    guidance for getting a hard time on VLCD

    hi does anyone else get hassle from their family for being on a VLCD? interested to hear your thoughts thanks
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    Non-emotional eating

    thanks for the tip re the book Deb - I haven't heard of it before and have just ordered it on Amazon. Really looking forward to reading it, espec after your fab advice and tips in your threads.
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    I took a photo 2 weeks after starting LL... foto inside!!

    wow - you really can see the difference - well done. It really does motivate us to keep going when other people say things to you doesn't it? look forward to seeing the next photos!:)
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    First weigh in

    well done - that really is fab.:D
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    Homemade soup wil it affect me?

    fab advice from Natalie - don't do it if you can manage. (read my post re disaster last week - it started with a v small salad, but then I wanted to eat and did so - which lasted for nearly a whole week - bad news). hang in there if you can with your packs. good luck.
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    GRRRR AT WORK!!

    well done you - don't know hoe you didn't lose it big time - or go and eat something!!! (as I may well have done!) prove it to them all that you can do it - hang in there :)
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    new members end Oct / beg Nov

    thank you all - really appreciate your kind words and thoughts. It's def this forum that keeps me going big time. weigh in on Monday and although I won't have lost nearly as much as I should have I'm hoping that I'm back where I was (having put it on during that bad week & hopefully lost it...
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    Hi everyone, I am back.......

    hi Toots I remember you from earlier in the year and am so thrilled to hear you have lost all that weight and maintained. I made the huge mistake of not going to the RTM classes and therefore piled most of the weight back on again (due to a relationship split too), but made a big decision...
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    new members end Oct / beg Nov

    hi all owning up to a disaster here - did really well for first two weeks back on LL (lost 11lbs then 6lbs), then lost the plot completely and ended up off LL for a week - major bad move. Had been away at a conference so had breakfast, lunch and dinners etc with others for over 3 days - was...
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    Returning and slightly worried

    hi little lady. don't be worried, just go for it and keep positive (easier said than done!) I've returned, but didn't keep card from last time so can't remember weekly losses, which is prob a good thing as I'd be like you and prob would compare. hope it all goes well - countdown to your...
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    Week One Weigh-In

    over a stone in a week - that's fantastic Chris:):) go and celebrate with a choc muffin!! (from a LL choc pack of course!!) well done - what a great start:D
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    Alibongo's 1st week WI

    well done Alibongo - you deserve to be thrilled:):)
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    Personal advice

    hi just read your post. sorry, have nothing to offer in way of any similar experience at all, but wanted to send you a huge warm fuzzy - think you are really brave admitting what you have been through and sharing it with others. Am sure others may advise you to try different counselling...
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    Back!!! fell off wagon

    hi Jodie welcome back! I'm only a few weeks ahead of you, but it was a split which caused me to go off the rails weight wise & start to pile it back on too. piling it on though really made me think about my dealings with food and know that the best thing for me was to come back. This site...
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    Restarted on Thursday

    would advise you that things will get better but I've got a cracking headache right now!! Hadn't had any in first week but this is just at start of 2nd week. hope its just a one off! :sigh:
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    new members end Oct / beg Nov

    well done everyone - this thread really keeps me going. Lost 11lbs in week 1 and am thrilled. Know it won't be like that again, but great boost to start off with. Bhannae - don't fret over your snacks, I'm well impressed that's all you ate with everything that happened that day! look...
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    Restarted on Thursday

    hi be brave & go for it while you're in the mood! I've just re-started having put on the weight that I lost for various reasons, but have just lost 11lbs in week 1 & am thrilled. Know it won't be like that any other week, but its a fab boost to start with. this forum is one thing that keeps...
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    Joining the Returners

    hi sugarplum & all really interested to read this thread as I've just returned. Know I'll need much longer than you guys to lose what I have to, but you're inspiring me that I'm not the only returner and that it works to give it a second go. good luck to everyone -and keep posting! :)
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    lost & put it all on again - need your inspiration

    thank you both - that inspiration is exactly what i need. will keep in touch :)
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    new members end Oct / beg Nov

    thank you Miss Fenella - will keep in touch. how you getting on after 3 weeks? :)
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    new members end Oct / beg Nov

    hi anyone starting end Oct / beg Nov? I've done LL before, lost loads, but for various reasons didn't go to management classes and put it all back on again - aargh! Anyway I plucked up courage to go back to LL counsellor and have started again today, 31 Oct. If anyone else is starting now...
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    lost & put it all on again - need your inspiration

    hi all I lost over 3 stone earlier this year, loved new look, then through various really difficult personal circumstances I piled it all back on again. Really thought hard about re-joining and avoided for ages but plucked up courage to phone LL counsellor & saw her today so start again...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    thank you all for such fab comments - really appreciate this. Loads happening in my life and new man on scene for last month which has thrilled me! Def know that came about through feeling so much happier about losing weight, so anyone reading this at start of journey - hang in there!! Only...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi all haven't been on here for nearly 4 weeks - aargh! Selling flat, laptop had broken so no internet access at night (& can't do this at work), been on hol for a fortnight!! What more!!! But fab news at weigh in on Mond - am only 6lbs away from target. Haven't logged of for so long can't...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Once a week update fab idea Toots - thank you again. n-m
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    Progress pics

    wow - what a difference Yorkie - and I totally admire you for putting photos on here - you look great and are such an inspiration. well done! n-m
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi Toots & all back online now after being offline! Well done Kels & others - fab weight losses. I lost 5lbs this week so really chuffed again. Could you update my stats please Toots to New Me Start Date - 22 Jan 07 Start Weight - 15 stone Current weight - 12.07 stone:D Goal Weight -...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi all only lost 1lb this week but TOTM so ok about it. I seem to only lose a little for a few weeks and then a boost - hopefully this may continue! Majorly stressful week - not only is my flat on the market and I put in an offer for another one but didn't get it, I'm also away through work...
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    Gym and or Exercise

    hi Cath & all I found exactly the same thing - I was a regular gym goer before LL (even though a large one!!) and certainly couldn't do usual routine for several weeks at start of LL. In fact I stopped going altogether for a while and just went walking. But I'm about half way into LL now...
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    Universal Contour Wrap (?)

    thank you - will def look into where this may be available locally and save up for this as a major treat - would love to achieve 1st major target at beginning of May and going to a wedding end May so that would be a fab incentive too. Really appreciate your quick response Pandora - thanks:D
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    Ideas for Treats?

    hi all I have made a point of treating myself every half stone - loved In Search of Me's idea of a pamper night at home - with face mask, intense hair condition, long bath and painting finger & toe nails, so did that one night. Another time I treated myself to some Clarins products...
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    Universal Contour Wrap (?)

    hi all just reading this thread - anyone know how much (on average) a detox wrap is? Sorry it that's already been posted and I've missed it. N-m
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    massive binge. feel sick. hate myself.

    totally agree with everything that has been said - and hope you're feeling better now. (this is such a motivating site). Don't look back, just look forward. You can do it! take care. New-me
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi just logged on for first time in a few days - see LL Jan starters thread. 5lb off and am now under 13 stone - am thrilled! Thanks for your other lovely words too. only a quick post tonight as so much to do! enjoy your packing & excitement! N-m
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi all haven't had internet access for a few days so not been able to update you at all! Really chuffed this week to report a 5lb weight loss - wey hey! I seem to be 1lb one week then more the following week - can cope with that! Have got below 13 stone and that's just fab - haven't been below...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ISoM - thanks for your posts - am fine thanks, just haven't had a chance to go online and post recently! another bag of clothes to the charity shop today - I am adamant I'm not going back to the larger sizes! No need to buy new clothes yet though as I had a selection of sizes and some...
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    shoe size

    mine are going down too!!! so glad someone brought this up - thought it was my shoes! never expected this to happen. Love the comment re all the things they should have told us re expenditure - shoes, clothes etc!!!:D
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    cheers for the update Toots & your kind words. Love the new layout too - really good to see the overall loss & number of weeks. Congratulations AJ - 7 stone is something else!! you must be celebrating big time - you certainly deserve it. And you are an inspiration to us all. well done...
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    Hey im new...

    welcome Amy - & fab news on your weight loss so far. keep it up!:D
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    Two major goals reached this morning and feeling good!!

    wow Joolz - huge congratulations from me - you must be feeling fab about yourself and deserve to big time! your post has been such an inspiration too - I'm not halfway there yet but reading posts like yours really keep me motivated - thanks so much. I think the middle phase may be the worst -...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ISoM only 1lb this week (see January LL starters thread) but really about it due to major loss last week. 24lbs in total and can't believe that!! Really feeling the difference and still quite positive - long may it last! hope you enjoy preparing & packing for hol!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi all only 1lb off this week - but Ok about that as 8.5 last week so know that it's the average over all the weeks that counts (mind you ask me in a few weeks if I keep doing 1lb!) really good laugh at class last night and I got opportunity to ask counsellor loads of questions, so it was a...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ISoM - am fine thanks. met pals today that I haven't seen since last year and they were so complimentary - things like that def keep me going. weigh in tomorrow night and am expecting a really small loss - after such a fab loss last week. Seem to have got my head round this at the moment...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    wow goombagirl you are an inspiration - am well impressed about your 10lbs loss on return from your hols. I'm going on hol in 4 weeks and really hope I can stick to LL but know it will be hard. Crick I'm on week 6 - nearly half way there!! keep up your good work
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    hi all

    that's fab wannabslim - what a thought provoking post - really made me think too - how right you are! am only hoping that once we all get to Management we can do as well as Aj & others. thanks wannabslim
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    welcome Cricky - wow, 20lbs in 4 weeks is great, you must be really chuffed. sorry to hear you're struggling a bit at the moment - any idea what's causing that? or is it that you're tempted by a particular food? As the saying always goes - keep drinking the water!!! I find this site fab...
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    Advice Needed!

    oh Pix that's rotten. I had a really bad day at work one day this week - was really upset and angry by something that happened; but a good friend said that out of every negative comes a positive. Didn't believe her at the time, but you'll never guess what happened - there may be another job...
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    Fab motivational tool! sorry if its been done before...

    bril link - thank you!
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    My mood is the lowest it's been for a long time

    Yorkie - really glad you've had a better few days and signs of support are appearing. Great news about your weight loss too - keep it up (or down!!) enjoy the blog too!:D
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi bad day yesterday was a combination of bad day at work, feeling really tired and emotional at TOTM and for the first time during LL I felt I could have eaten some real food - but result, in that I didn't eat food! am really chuffed today as I would have been so annoyed at myself if I had...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    congrats skinny minny - another 4 lbs is fab. So glad that you're feeling better too, let's hope that's past now. love your posts and am thrilled about your weight loss. N-M
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    cheers ISoM - good to hear from you. Had a bad day today, and its TOTM, but totally cheered up reading this site. Can't weight for you to start LL too and I know that you'll do well. away to bed too - but will post over next few days.
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    3 packs on LL

    hi Jan I did that at one point too, but had 5 the next day and felt great. Some people at our class were talking about it and the counsellor said that she wouldn't recommend it as you're not getting the vitamins & minerals that you need, but I think if you make up for it tomorrow there can't be...
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    I have just been told....

    that's just fab Toots - I'm thrilled for you. I met friends last week I hadn't seen for ages and the compliments just give you such a buzz. I was surprised but thrilled when I got my first compliment from a male colleague too! You've cheered me up tonight Toots as your happiness is coming...
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    My mood is the lowest it's been for a long time

    hi Yorkie girl how guilty do I feel - I saw the title to this thread and was going to post until I'd read it through. OK so I've had a bad day, am feeling really emotional and so nearly had something to eat today, was coming on here for support and you have just given me a huge shake which is...
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    First week weigh in

    well done - you must be so thrilled and rightly so. hope the vanilla & water celebrations went well!
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    Advice Needed!

    hi all Lana - I had echoed your concerns at the start, but Sukie Sue your last thread is so helpful and really inspirational too - as are Amanda Jayne's diary and lots of other threads on this site. don't know how people survive LL without the support from this site at all!!!!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    agree with Pixie Mindless - I think you're doing fab. thanks again for updating Toots.:D well done everyone! amazing when you try to add up how much we've all lost through Jan / start of Feb!! would never have believed that before I started LL!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    thank you Toots - for the update and your kind words. Could I ask you to change my current weight though to 13.5 the next time you update? cheers. great to see everyone's weight loss posted like that - thanks for a fab thread and all your work toots, this really keeps me motivated. N-M
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    thank you AJ - for the first time I am actually considering lowering my target weight - will never have been that low in my adult life before - but will wait and see how the next 4 weeks or so go. it really is a boost when a fab weight loss like that appears, but I know next week won't be so...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi just updated on Jan LL starters site - I lost 8.5lbs and am so thrilled - couldn't believe it!!!! it definitely pays to hang in there and even if you have a rubbish weight loss (or gain) one week you make up for it the next. we also had a measure check tonight - 2 ins off bust, 3 ins off...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi Toots & all just back from weigh in and am over the moon - having put on 1lb last week I then lost 8.5lbs this week - so hyper about this!! updated stats for Toots below Start Date - 22 Jan 07 Start Weight - 15 stone Current weight - 13.05 stone Goal Weight - 11.6 stone Week 1 - 11lbs:D...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    love the new name - good on you!!! It will also mean that when you start for real you're just using that one. fab admin support here too - they really are superb. logging off now, but will let you know how tomorrow night goes! N-M:D
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ff - not sure about next Sund night as may be playing tennis in evening - if I'm doing pamper night I want the whole evening!! will let you know though! I'm finding shake and bar flavours fine - I like most of them but can't stand Thai chilli, although others in the class like it and don't...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi Angela - welcome aboard! I'm only 9 days ahead of you - I started on 22nd Jan and found this site on 31st Jan as someone at the class had suggested it. It's fab and has really kept me going. well done on your fantastic weight loss already - 30lbs since Christmas is supberb, you must be so...
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    What's your 'favourite' flavour foodpack?

    o wow - never heard of marigold but what a fab idea. I like the savoury drink and that would be really good - anyone know which supermarkets stock it? will go investigating this week too. am ok with drinking lots of water at moment but know I'm only in week 4 - would be fab to vary just the...
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    1st charity shop delivery!

    thats a really good idea Mags - especially over the next 70 days if I am, hopefully moving down the sizes. hate to admit it's a long time since I've bought clothes in a charity shop - but possibly thats cos I had this perception that there weren't an awful lot of clothes in bigger sizes. Will...
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    Parting from the old me...

    thank you both - I know I'll not get round to it during the evenings this week, so will make a real effort to so it next weekend. Will bin anything opened etc (don't think I could give away half packets of pasta etc could I?) and will phone the Salvation army about the rest. what a...
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    1st charity shop delivery!

    cheers - will investigate taking photos etc to sell some on ebay. Great idea about needing the money for new clothes (especially I have to say with the £66 weekly LL cost!!) I will give it a go and if I sell anything will put it towards the new-me new clothes fund!
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    Parting from the old me...

    Jenna - you're a real inspiration - thank you (from another singleton!) ff thanks for Salvation Army idea - that's a good idea. Will see if I can do that. N-M
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    Poor loss in 3rd week?

    hi Fluff - I've just been so relieved to read this thread - and am totally behind you here - I lost 15lbs in first two weeks, but then put on a lb last week (week 3 weigh in). Really disappointed - but I know I've lost inches. Week 4 weigh in tomorrow night so I'm hoping for a few lbs. Will...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi Toots & all Just to let you know I have changed my user name from Sal to New-Me! I decided that there were so many other good user names out there and the LL prog and this site are really inspiring me so I wanted a change and thought New-Me was ideal - that's exactly what I hope to be by...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ff I've just logged on for the first time since my username changed - and didn't realise it would automatically change all my previous posts - but that's fab! I decided to change for the exact reason you've thought of - would like to keep a bit more anonymous. I know some people will...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    cheers ff - will investigate Clarins costs here, or maybe wait until my duty free! have really enjoyed my evening - thanks to your great idea. will be in touch tomorrow!
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    1st charity shop delivery!

    hi all made my first delivery of clothes to the charity shop today - am so thrilled. :D Am already into some clothes I have not worn for a long time - jeans today were tight, but I could get into them. Def noticing difference in clothes more than weight on scales. Haven't given away too...
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    Parting from the old me...

    that's a fab idea Jenna - I live on my own too. Wondering what I should do with food - don't think charity shop will take that and don't think I know where the nearest homeless shelter is, but will look into that. could always make up food basket for a charity raffle donation, but there would...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    cheers - think I will investigate the Clarins one - sounds fab. any idea how much they cost? I will aim for that as my next treat either on next half stone or stone (depends how long that takes!) I'm ok at moment - will be 4 weeks done on Mond. Having put on 1 lb last week (through a soda &...
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    16 stone - very fed up but determined

    hi Angela absolutely agree with what everyone else has said - do it!! have only been on prog just under 4 weeks but this site is so fantastic its kept me going - as has the weekly class / counselling. you got a group near you?|
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ff fab feeling!!! well impressed with your Sat nite idea. I used general face pack but it wasn't the best. I'm a huge clarins fan (in fact bought 2 items today!) but have never tried their face mask - what's it like? Intrigued that you also wear one overnight too. Have you done that...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ff just going for relaxing bath now as wanting to see Dragon's den at 8 (missed it on Wed!). will report back later! hope you're chilled!
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ff that's me bought the face pack and aussie miracle intense hair pack!!! had fab day - met sis in law for coffee then took first bag of clothes to charity shop - wey hey!! Decided they're def not coming back!! Treated myself to a new pair of boots from Next too! away out for a while...
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    How about a LL girlie night tomorrow?!

    hi ff what a fab idea - you've really cheered me up!! not sure if you read that I put on a lb on Mond, so really disappointed. :cry: Know that I'd had loads of water that day following a massage (was a gift at Christmas), and had drunk a soda & lime at weekend, so really hoping that this...
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    Im back on SS

    quick question - please can someone tell me what SS stands for?! thanks:confused:
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    cheers Elsa - I know you're right but can't help feeling disappointed. really chuffed have kept going today though. thanks for your support. Toots - could I update my stats - week 3 - gain 1lb:cry: changing my target to 11st 6 lbs total weight loss 14lbs thanks again
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi all feeling a bit scunnered tonight - had weigh in last night and had put on a lb. I had stuck to LL completely apart from the soda & lime episode at the weekend (see other thread). Only other explanation is that I weighed myself yesterday morning and it looked good. I then had a day off...
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    Starting LL in Mch...

    hi ff good to hear from you - really sorry I read your height wrong - I read it as 5ft 8!!! But no worries, you'll be fab on LL. Hope you get a good counsellor - ours is fab and the class each weeks makes all the difference to me. I tried the Cambridge diet once before and although the woman...
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    Starting LL in Mch...

    hi ff welcome! I love this site - it's fab for motivation and keeping me going. Am nearly identical to you - 5ft 7.5, was 15 stone when I started, 2 years older than you and am going skiing at end March! Been on LL for 20 days and in 2 weeks I lost 15lbs which I am thrilled about. Week 3...
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    Feeling light headed

    I felt the same Christina - around the same time too! but I'm a week ahead of you and have loads more energy now - in fact yesterday I went for long walk to get the papers instead of taking the car - so chuffed. Then went back for another short walk later - unheard of! well impressed with...
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    help - soda & lime!

    thank you both - I just love this site, so many things make you feel better instantly. Lime cordial - this was prob worse! Away to boil the kettle again! I find drinking hot water (not scalding water) really easy when at home at weekends. class / weigh in tomorrow night, so will keep you...
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    help - soda & lime!

    hi was at a birthday party last night and drank a soda & lime (sin of sins!!!). To put it in context I asked for a soda water but was served a soda & lime by a young member of the family with special needs - no way was I going to embarrass them or upset them and not drink it when they were...
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    AJ you are such an inspiration - I love this thread. Am sitting watching TV on Frid night - (used to quite happily snack on Frid nights), feeling shattered after long week at work, but have just read your thread and am feeling so much more positive and brighter now. thank you AJ & everyone...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    this is such a fab thread - thanks for collating everything Tootsie - really appreciate it; and am sure everyone else does too. Isn't it great to read such great weight losses? Really enjoy reading about people who started either before or after me to keep me going. :D
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    clear mouthwash?!

    cheers icemoose - will go hunting for that during next shop! ;)
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    clear mouthwash?!

    hi all I know this is a bizarre query but I wondered if anyone knows where you can buy clear mouthwash?! I'm sure many of you have a similar tongue colouring issue as me on LL and I thought that clear mouthwash would be better than the current blue one I'm using! I think I used to see it in...
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    Great stuff!

    congrats slimbride - good on you! I'm only a week ahead of you so it's great to keep in touch.
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi Tootsie hope you're feeling OK now - sounds nasty! update from me - week 1 lost 11lbs week 2 lost 4 lbs total so far - 15lbs - wey hey!;) current weight - 13.13 target - 11.4 (not sure about this though as may be aiming for too much!) good luck to all!:D
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    Help!moral Support Needed I Am Going To Fall Off The Wagon :(

    Pixie - def keep at it. I went to drop in on Friday and was gutted that I'd put on a lb, but then went to class tonight and have lost 5lbs overall so I'm thrilled. That's a stone in a fortnight which I'm thrilled about. I know the pace will slow down now but what a boost at the beginning - and 3...
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    LL recipes

    I tried to make the crisps with the thai mix today too - but they were a disaster! Really struggled to get them off the paper like you did! Favourite so far is the vanilla fridge cake / cheesecake - it's fab. Def going to buy more nut bars this week to make that again. Anyone recommend any...
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    forgot to say - thanks Mini - really appreciate your help (& others) with ticker factory - what a bril resource:D
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    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    congratulations AJ - that's fab news. I think that trying on smaller sizes in shops is one of the biggest things I'm looking forward to! you're an inspiration
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    OMG size 14 jeans! and 12 top!

    thank you all - am feeling so much better today. think I'll take your advice and not do pop ins from week 3 onwards. will let you know how class goes on Monday!
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    What's Makes Minimins A Good Place For You To Be?

    I just found this site last week and love it - so many inspirational stories and we all have the same goal. What a fab support - espec when people are so supportive of each other. In the moments of temptation to eat the best thing to do is log on! looking forward to keeping in touch and...
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    help !going on an all inclusive holliday !!!!!

    thanks Amanda Jayne - you really are an inspiration to us all. you may read in other threads that I put on a 1lb when weighed in at pop in today (day 11) and was gutted. So tempted to go & eat something, but came home, had a bar, wrote something in a few threads then started to read other...
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    6th Feb - new diet, new me (hopefully)

    hi Jenna welcome on this trip to slimmer life! I'm only on day 11 so just a bit ahead of you. This site is a huge help in keeping me going - I love it. will keep in touch with your progress - and how we're all feeling! all the best -Sal:)
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    OMG size 14 jeans! and 12 top!

    made me feel better congrats Pixie - I'm well impressed - dream on when I may ever be a size 12! you've made me feel better too about feeling as if you've put on weight - I went to pop in today and have put on 1lb - am gutted, particularly as clothes feel better on me. (only in week 2 but...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Gutted - put weight on! hi all am gutted tonight - went for pop in this afternoon. Been on LL for 11 days now - lost 11lbs in first week and have stuck to it, but got weighed today and have put on 1lb! Anyone else have similar experience here - really hope it will change by weigh in and...
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    help !going on an all inclusive holliday !!!!!

    skiing hol hi Sukie Sue & co joined minimins yesterday as a LL user and love the threads. Am going on a skiing hol at end March and had dreaded thought of "how will I cope". Reading your hol (& others) has been fab. Know end March is a long way off but totally reassured me. love this...
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    new starts - w/b 22nd Jan

    thanks guys - you're fab hi all just to say thanks guys - really enjoying this site and loving reading various threads. I thought LL would have an online support / closed site for members, but no; but this site is heaps better. good on the other new starts - hang in there! ;)
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    support is fab hi Toots & all all your support is fab - really enjoying this site and know it will keep me going over next while. Forgot to give you full details - start date 22nd Jan start weight 15stone week one loss 11lbs current weight 14.3 fingers crossed for pop in tomorrow and...
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    new starts - w/b 22nd Jan

    thanks Cordyella- so chuffed to hear someone else out there at beginning of this. will read your blog too. what a fab site!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    hi Toots - could I join this thread? Would you be happy to add in my stats? New user here, am in week 2 of LL. Lost 11lbs in week 1 and was thrilled. how do I add in weight counter at end of message? thanks for help and all the inspiration from you guys. -Sal
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    new starts - w/b 22nd Jan

    hi just found this site and this is my first message. Started LL w/b 22nd Jan and wondered if there's any other like minded people out there who are happy to share weekly weight loss - it would keep me motivated to read other stories (like all the fab ones so far). totally intrigued at...
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