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Yeah I'm the same, I talk to myself like I'm worthless. That's something I'm working on. Whatever the outcome of tomorrow, you have made it back when you could've just kept on ignoring it. Going back is the first step to getting back on track. At my group there was a lady that hasn't been for 3...

You're not alone there! I've spent probably around the last month messing around with lapsing and getting back on and lapsing again. I've also felt like my head wasn't in the right place. I've been playing around with the same few pounds losing them and putting them on again and I've just had...

Is your LLC doing group on Sunday? Mine is shut as its Easter so I have to go on Monday instead...maybe an extra day will do me a favour lol x

My LLC has the same rule with the 28 packs. The reason she gave was that they have to try and make sure people are doing the plan properly and if people think they can get away with buying less they will and that's dangerous. I am really bad at having all 4 packs every day. Most days I do but...

Had my group meeting last night and am feeling a bit of a mixed bag of emotions today. I was down 3lb this week which I was pleased about. What threw me was that there was one of my LLC's locums there that I had never met before and she took the group session despite my LLC being there. I know...

I've lost just over 2 stone so far. I've been struggling for the past few weeks as life really has been trying to test me. The way I look at it is I would rather slip up a few times now and address the issues that caused the lapses and really learn to identify my problems rather than be perfect...

I managed to get into some size 14 skinny jeans today. When I say skinny, I mean they are skin tight (they're supposed to be). They fit on my legs and are just a teeny bit tight round the waist but not too tight that I can't wear them. Pretty happy about this as its feeling quite daunting at...

Hi, I've been on LL since January 6th. I did it before but life got in the way. With regards to your goal, they say that you can expect to lose on average of a stone per month but it really depends on the individual. All you can do is follow the plan and drink the water and see where you are...

Well I went to a yoga class last night for the first time. I was absolutely terrified as my friend and I were the only yoga virgins and I had visions of me hurting myself or someone else. My anxiety set in big time about an hour before we had to go . I was shaking and felt ill but I made myself...

It's a bizarre feeling. My binge came around cause I hadn't realised how much I was numbing myself with food and it was quite overwhelming having it pointed out. Last night at group we were doing about stress which was yet another big week for me as I suffer from a lot of anxiety issues which...

Hahaha no I haven't informed him of this. He's coming with me on the day and we both have the same tattoo artist and he already has art work off my OH ready to go so my OH wouldn't find out til the day. I was worried he might start waving food under my nose! I don't think he'd do that really but...

Well...I've not been on here for a few days as I've been a bit all over the place. The one day of bingeing as mentioned in my last post actually ended up being 5 days. Now all 5 days weren't binge days, just the first one but I did eat on each of those days. I didn't go to group on Sunday as I...

Well after my 'revelation' as to why I overeat/eat carby comfort foods, I tried to really have a good think and try to get a handle on how I actually FEEL rather than just coming up with thoughts. As I had told my LLC that when I look in the mirror, I look exactly the same despite having lost...

This is my drawing of what I'm getting so obviously it will be much better once redrawn by talented hands! I haven't decided if I'm going black and grey or full colour yet. I'm thinking full colour as I want it very Sailor Jerry/pin up traditional style. I can't say if the massage is worth it...

I decided I would have a treat for every stone I lost. For my first treat I had my hair cut, I've lost my 2nd stone but I'm not sure on what to do for that, perhaps an outing to the cinema or something (I don't get out much cause of the baby). My half way treat is I'm having the outline of my...

It is relieving to finally have a pretty good idea as to what the issue is, it is also absolutely terrifying as I have no idea how to deal with it. I can say how I feel about my college work etc but I'm trying to do the exercise with imagining my reflection and I cannot get a hold on how I feel...

Yes I definitely did not deserve that loss! I'm trying not to think about the WI as so far I have alternated perfectly between a big loss (at least 4lb) and a 1 or 2lb loss literally without fail. That would mean that I would be due a big loss this week and I don't want to get to Sunday, not get...

WI today and I lost 2lb which is in line with my up and down pattern of weight loss. I also lost 2" off my bust, 1" off my waist and 1" off my hips. Hope everyone else is ok x

Well this week had been going well until just now. I cooked an M&S kids meal for my daughter and she didn't like it so I ate it. No idea why but I did and then in another moment of idiocy I decided to make myself a toastie and ate that! Silly, silly, silly! I really need to snap out of this...

That's so naughty! My LLC had a box of asparagus soup that went out at the end of this month and so she was selling them half price. There are a few LLCs that aren't great (from peoples experiences on here) although I'm lucky and got a brilliant one. X

You'll be surprised at the amount of energy you will have once ketosis kicks in. You need a positive frame of mind otherwise you will find yourself subconsciously sabotaging yourself. The last time I did LL, I was working in a Chinese restaurant and bar so I was on my feet all night and didn't...

Hmmm that is odd. I self certified onto the diet and the list of packs is smaller than the one you go off if signed on by your doctor as you have slightly higher calories. We are allowed limited things off the other list though (max of 7). For every bar we have we can have 1 thing off the other...

I didn't really like any of them to start with either. Just hold your nose and do what you can to get them down your neck and drink lots in between. This will make it a bit more bearable til you get into ketosis. I tend to order a majority of chocolate shakes as they are the easiest to knock...

I know, I'm looking forward to getting my measurements done on Sunday! Just tried the carbonara pack and it was a pleasant surprise. Definitely edible and a nice change from chocolate shakes! X

Haha no I won't! I've got 7 weeks to lose as much as possible ( at least another stone) before I have to get half naked in front of a gorgeous man to get my tattoo done...whatever motivation works! X

That's AMAZING!! Well done you! This forum is pretty fab. X

Well done that's great!!!!! In know what you mean, it's very quiet on here. When I was here in '09 it there was always someone on! Keep up the good work! X

Weigh in today and I've lost 5lb :) That is 27lb in 7 weeks so I'm a happy bunny. Hope everyone else is ok X

Well this week has been going fine until now. I tried the chilli which was nice so that will add a bit of variety from my chocolate shakes! I just did a completely ridiculous thing. I had a big argument with my OH today and I've been stewing about it for the last couple of hours. I made my...

Well today I only lost 1lb. That is 1lb more than I expected so that is a bonus. I ate some chicken and salad on Thursday as I was feeling horrific and shaking like a leaf so I wanted to see if it made any difference, which it didn't. That was ok and it was a sensible choice and for a good...

Yeah and it got worse! I was at college today and was overcome by nausea and dizziness. I was plenty hydrated and had had 2 packs but I felt awful and couldn't get rid of it. I had to leave my car there an be driven home cause everything was spinning. I had to try eating something and so I...

I'm starting to think my antibiotics or pain killers have knocked me out of ketosis. The past 2 days I've been getting real physical hunger pangs and the only thing that is different is the fact I'm taking these tablets. It's a bit of a pain in the backside cause I have to take the tablets to...

Thanks :) My OH came home and acted as my voice of reason. He reminded me that I lost 4lb this week and I actually didn't want to put that back on in one binge (which I would've done) just cause I'm in pain. Went to hospital and I have a skin cist which has got infected and spread all round my...

How is your water intake? You may find that upping it helps as your body may think there's a water shortage and be retaining it. Something to try. I know personally on weeks that I am pants with water I have measly little losses and the weeks I push myself to drink more, I get really nice...

I'm having a really hard time tonight. My neck has swollen up and I'm in a lot of pain. I have an appointment at the hospital later tonight but I really want to eat. I'm in pain and I can't stop crying and I know there is a load of chocolate in the fridge and right now it's calling to me. I know...

Well I survived my first 'occasion' whilst on plan. It was my OHs sister's engagement party tonight complete with running buffet and bar. I sat and sipped my water like a good girl. Left the OH there so I could come home and get into bed...sleeeeeep

Wow, did anyone else know that in Poland their answer to pancake day is doughnut day? I was oblivious to this until today at college the Polish girl on my course put a MASSIVE tray of them on my table almost under my nose and said to help ourselves. She has no idea about the plan so she was...

So feeling super rubbish tonight, me and my OH are run down with a horrible cold. Whilst making him a lemsip and cursing him cause I couldn't have one, I had a genius idea. I ground a couple of paracetamol and made a forest fruits drink mix with boiling water. Ok there's no decongestant in it...

I'm still here and still bumbling along quite nicely. I've had a headache for the past 2 days which has been a pain as it has made me want to munch. Fortunately I have just busied myself and the feelings have passed. Trying to plan my next treat for when I get to 2 stone lost. I was going to...

If you're going to do the Boots thing, do it as close to your weigh in time as possible, as your body weight can fluctuate up to 2lb in a day. That is why when monitoring your weight you should always weight at the same time on the same day on the same scales (all scales will be slightly...

Well only lost 2lb this week, but looking at the bigger picture, that's 17lb in 4 weeks which is not to be sniffed at. I had my measurements taken as well tonight and have lost 1" off my bust, 4.5" off my waist and 3" off my derriere!!! Really pleased with that! Hope everyone else is well X

Week 4 weigh in later. Not expecting a lot as I had such a big loss last week but we do get our measurements done today which is very exciting. I don't have a set of scales in the house so I've not been able to keep weighing myself which is a good thing but I have been oh so tempted to get the...

Just a mini update, not that there's a lot to tell! Ive got the house to myself tonight as my OH is doing stocks at work and Harley is at her nanny's. Going to get an early night tonight as I've got a busy day tomorrow. Got an interview for a new placement for college, a consultation with my...

Well this week so far is going fine, not a lot to report. I'm at college today and have ended up without a bar to take with me as my dog stole one yesterday (grrrrrr) so I think at lunch time today I will just have to guzzle the water and stick my headphones in and listen to some loud music so...

Thanks :) Well nothing to report again...my little diary is turning out to be a very boring read! I am grateful for this though as it means there's no emotional turmoil or such! Hope everyone is doing ok! X

Talk to your LLC about it. She will have all the details of what you should and shouldn't do. I have heard that exercise above what you are doing now can slow your weight loss as you are building muscle and muscle is heavier. I think you would be alright to do toning exercise rather than muscle...

I'll be on it 'til about June I reckon. I started Jan 6th and have lost 1st 1lb, another 5st to go. X

Well I'm a very happy bunny today...lost 6lb this week!!!! That's 1st 1lb gone in 3 weeks :D hope everyone else is ok, seems quiet at the moment x

Well yet again not a lot to report. I noticed today that since starting LL I have gone from the biggest hook on my bra (which felt a little tight) to the smallest (which is comfortable). Now I wasn't keen on the idea of losing too much from my bust as last time I managed to keep my curves which...

So it's day 19 and there's not a lot to report. Water is going down fairly well today, done 1.5l so far and considering I'm at home that is very good. I just made a bolognaise for my OH and daughter for their tea tonight and I'm pleased with myself. Turns out you can season sauces by smelling...

Well today has been a fairly good day with regards to the plan. I've been at home all day on my own doing college work and have so far managed 3 litres of water when normally if I'm at home on my own I barely manage 1. Pleased with myself :) x

Oh those are the best days! When you get something on that wasn't going anywhere near you just a short time ago. When I did LL last time I had a pair of skinny jeans that really were so tight they should of been illegal but the size I was when I wore them, they actually looked really good so...

I do I just seem to ignore it. I always realise that I've drank bugger all just before I go to bed when I notice the bottle. Ah well at least it's something that can be improved on x

I don't understand how when I'm at college I can get through 1.5lts water before 12, yet if I'm at home all day that barely happens in a whole day...daft. X

I'm not sure to be honest on either the physiological reasons or why the LLCs would push 4 litres. All I know is when I rejoined this time my LLC told me the guidelines have been changed and that 1.5-2 is the minimum they recommend but you should drink as much as you can comfortably across the...

I agree with the others. Don't have a drink and stick to the plan. If you wrote a list of the pros and cons of having a glass or two, I am almost certain that there would be far more cons. X

One thing I really enjoy is the forest fruits with hot water. Perfect for this chilly weather! X

So started week three with a horrible stinking cold. Really chesty and everything hurts so I'm off work placement today as I was yesterday. It's a good job I'm ill otherwise id be hella bored! X

The official clinical guidelines for a VLCD is 1.5-2lts. When I did LL in 2009, it was 4lts but they changed it. Hope that helps x

Well today my LLC arranged an extra pop in at midday so that I could go and pick up our packs as it had started snowing and I didn't want to risk the roads getting bad again. I was expecting a small loss this week as I have been absolutely lame on the water. I think I've barely been managing a...

Hmmm it must be different in different places then. I have a membership card and can rejoin whenever I like for the rest of my life yet I didn't have to pay for it. As I said before, all I paid was a £30 deposit which is offset against weeks 1 and 3. I would be questioning these things though if...

Can't believe week 2 is almost over. I've decided i have no intention of going anywhere today. I feel like I'm getting a cold, the little one is snuffly and she decided to have me up from 1 til gone 3 this morning so it is safe to say that I'm shattered! Duvet day I think! Hope everyone has a...

It really amuses me how much this diet makes me get excited about really trivial things. I fancied something a bit different to water or just the water flavouring tonight and realised that I wanted a bit of fizzyness. I used my OHs sodastream to make myself some soda water so I could have fizzy...

Poor you! I had to cook a pasta bake for my daughter and OH today and I really struggled not tasting the sauce I was making. God only knows what it tasted like. I'll have to wait for the verdict from the OH and if it was awful, it may need to be jarred sauces until this is over! Be strong...

Well plan is still going well which is good. I'm not at all impressed with this weather. I hope it sorts itself out by Sunday cause if it carries on I won't be able to get to group. It's on a little farm out of the town and I don't fancy tackling the windy roads in my little 106. My LLC sent out...

I have a feeling it's 2 or 3 but don't quote me on that! X

Haven't updated since Monday but I've been worn out from being back at work and finishing college assignments. Not really a lot to report though. Plan has been going well and I feel pretty great. Hope everyone else is having a good time of it x

So it's week 2 day 1 (already!). It's my first day back at work today since Christmas. Fingers crossed that my energy levels are back up enough to deal with a class of 29 4/5 year olds! I'm looking forward to having a full week again as it really makes time fly. Last term I never knew where I...

Well, day 7 is almost over and it has been a fairly good day. I managed to get my water down and managed to stay awake all day despite staying up til 1am reading and then getting up at 5.50am with my daughter...Oh yeah and I lost half a stone this week :D Really happy, that is what I wanted to...

Oh my goodness I am freezing! Central heating on, big fluffy dressing gown and big fluffy blanket making no difference! I don't remember getting cold last time, but I know it does happen. I just wish I could walk around with my electric blanket wrapped around me! Haha x

Well WI day is finally here! Now I've just got to try and forget about it so time doesn't stand still! Roll on 4pm! Have a good day all X

P.s. if your counsellor is talking about a membership fee that is not the £15 for counselling, I really would question her about it. Find out exactly how much it is and why she is charging it despite there being no mention in any LL information and others not having to pay it. You may just find...

Hi, I had to pay a £30 deposit which would be offset against the first and third week. I don't have to pay any sort of membership fee. The pricing has changed though. It used to all e one price for packs and counselling, but then the delightful government were saying they could charge vat on LL...

Don't beat yourself up about it, this is a really tough plan and your emotions take a battering. If you still want to do this, take some time to get your head in the right place and see if your heart is truly in it. You can't do this with just one, they both have to be on board (in my opinion)...

Well day 6 is pretty much over. Today hasn't been too bad if i'm honest. I've been a bit lame on the water front but preparing food was much easier after I gave the idiot child in my head a good hiding last night. I'm looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow. I'm not expecting all that much as I...

I'm doing the exact same thing. I am wearing the same outfit each week that I wore to my initial consultation. The people in my group will probably think I have a very limited wardrobe but I like consistency and want to see a true reading on the scales each week. I too am pretty much sticking to...

Well I was far too tired to write my entry for yesterday last night so I thought I'd do it this morning. Yesterday was actually quite a challenge. I was at home all day with my daughter, and had to prepare all her meals for the first time since being on the plan as she's been at nursery...

All I can say about this evening is bleurgh! Made my daughter a sandwich for tea and usually I eat the crusts and nearly did so threw them to the dog. He was most pleased, I am not. I know I didn't eat them but I really did consider it! This was so much easier last time round when I didn't have...

Well it's day 5 and i'm feeling good in general. I've just had to prepare my daughter lunch for the first time since being on the plan and that was hard! Not because I wanted to eat it, just because I realised that usually, I taste some of her food, lick my finger after checking the temperature...

Woo hoo for you! Just take it easy for the next week. Have a good day x

When I get that feeling now, I remind myself that I'm doing something about it and it's not going to be very long at all until clothes are too big. Have a good day X

Welcome back :) There's a few of us in the early days of restarting so you'll probably find others in the same boat with how you're feeling x

Well today has been much less painful than yesterday! Even though i've been up since 4am, i've had much more energy all day which has been a blessing. I did go to college today as my OH didn't have work til 5 and I would have got absolutely nothing done. After initially forgetting my bar and...

Well small child decided that yesterday's get up wasn't early enough so she decided to get up at 4am! So unimpressed. I can deal with the whole no eating thing, but lack of sleep turns me into a monster! Can't wait for my energy levels to rise. I'm in two minds as to whether go to college today...

Went to my pop in tonight to swap a couple of packs for bars and took a peek at what the scales were saying. Since weigh in on Sunday night, I've lost 3lbs. I'm really pleased with this especially after my crappy day today. :) X

Well I've got home and had a shake and feel much better now. Feel less sapped of energy! I am going to swap a pack at pop in tonight for a bar and see if that makes tomorrow lunch time at college any easier. I can't tell people not to eat in the classroom and it is an hour I can't waste by...

Well today is a rubbish rubbish rubbish day! I haven't managed to wake up all day so college has been pointless as I'm sure nothing has gone in. I forgot to take my pack with me as I was in zombie mode this morning as then to top it off, when I was on my lunch break, everyone and I mean everyone...

Today is rubbish. I had a much later night than planned last night and then my darling daughter decided that half past five was an appropriate time to get up!!! That coupled with the fact I couldn't find my glasses yesterday while working on the computer, I now have a banging headache. College...

Well day 2 is pretty much done and I didn't do anything I had planned for tonight except have a bath cause I got caught up playing a stupid game with the OH. Never mind eh! X

I'm still pooped after taking my hound out this morning. Granted I was out for about 2 hours and it was mostly up and down hills so far more exertion than my usual jaunt across the racecourse! Think i'll be sending the OH out to take him round the block whilst I have a soak :) To be honest, I...

That's what I'm hoping, that she didn't mean to do it. She's doing WW with one of her other friends so I think I'm going to ask if she can do no food talk round me and she can talk to her friend about it. After all I'm doing my best not to go on about LL because as excited as I am about it, I...

Half way through day 2 and to be honest I feel in a very relaxed state. I'm not sure if this is still from last night's super bath, this morning's epic walk or just a sign that this truly was the right time for me to get back on this. I'm going for a combination of all three. Having a little...

I agree on the honesty of kids. One of the reception girls that I work with told me my legs were fat in my first week there. Sometimes I need to remind myself why I choose to work with them! Glad things are looking up for you and well done on the loss! I can't wait for my first WI but it's not...

Well I tackled those hills and I tackled them good! Admittedly I feel like I just climbed Everest, but in a really good way. It's funny how I always conveniently forget how much I actually enjoy exercise and how good it makes me feel to get my heart pumping...woohoo for endorphines! Time for a...

Well, day 2 is here. I've had my chocolate shake this morning and am just about to take my crazy hound out and tackle some hills that I usually walk round! I can't wait til I'm fit enough to start doing something like agility with my gorgeous boy as at the moment I just don't feel he is busy...

It comes highly recommended! X

I know, it was amazing! It may have to become a regular thing. Maybe I will have the super bath (as it shall now be known) every time I lose half a stone, and with this diet that will be all the time!!! I am doing a HND in Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families in Education...

Well ladies, I decided to have some me time tonight as when I wrote my letter to myself, one of my promises was to start taking more care in my appearance and I decided that every day I will reward myself with some me time such as a soak in the tub or simply painting my nails (which I find very...

Well Day 1 is nearly through. Downed a chocolate shake first thing, it was just as I remembered it which is a good thing, I was worried I wouldn't like it and my plan as having the fail safe chocolate shake that goes down so easily would be out of the window. Had a rather busy morning today...

I decided to start this morning, new day and all that jazz. So I shall raise a chocolate shake to the first day of the rest of my life! X

Well I'm very pleased with myself. Since my initial sign up meeting (December 20th) and today, I have only put on 1lb! Most Christmases I've put on about half a stone with all the rubbish but I really was quite sensible this year and didn't feel at all like I was missing out...lesson for when...

Thanks Pam :) Hope you have a good day x

That's the way I looked at it last time. I never saw the packs as food, almost just like medicine that I had to have. It's why I stuck to the cold ones so I could knock them back in one. Didn't matter that way if they tasted a bit grim as I just held my nose and got on with it. Well today is...

I used to really like the toffee ones and if you cut them into 6 and microwave for about 30 seconds to a minute and they go like biscuits yum! The peanut ones are quite nice, they're kind of like tracker bars. I don't like the nut fudge, don't like the texture. The raspberry one (or is it...

I can't have that one. Cause i'm self certified therefore having slightly more calories, there are only 12 flavours I can have. The only 'meal' is the shepherds pie which I shall be avoiding like the plague! I can have minestrone, chicken or veg soup; vanilla, chocolate or banana shakes or the...

I just tried the Shepherds Pie pack that my LLC gave me as a sample and my god, it's DISGUSTING!!! She described it to me as tasting like the mashed potato that has soaked up some of the gravy. Now i'm not sure what her shepherds pies taste like, but mine are nothing like this!!! The texture is...

This is one weird evening. My best friend text me earlier today and said she was cooking me dinner tonight which is great as it will be something yummy and nutritious as she is following WW. Then my little sister has just rang me saying she is coming over and bringing pi**a. Now that I certainly...

The only good thing I ever found with the chocolate was it was easy to down in one. I never was one for savoring the moment with the packs as apart from making the vanilla one into a latte, I wasn't keen on any of them. They became almost medicinal. I opened one of my vanilla packs this morning...

I don't blame you, that sounds like a good idea! I have got some packs in the cupboard so i'm contemplating seeing what I've got and if I've got enough, I may well start by myself. The sooner I can get into Ketosis the better! I've been doing some googling and it seems that the packs don't go...

Today has been interesting. I've been home all day doing uni work. My OH was in 'til about 3, then as soon as her left the house I began ferreting. I was on the hunt for something to snack on, not for any reason other than being bored. There's hardly anything snack worthy in the house as I have...

Ahhhhh 3 days to go! Time needs to hurry up, I just want to get going now. I'm holding on to my enthusiasm with all my might! I've had a look at my before and after pictures from last time round and also chosen my goal dress. My birthday is at the end of August and I am going with a group of...

Yeah from December 27th you can self certify. The differences in this is that you have 601 calories rather than 550 as 601 is the minimum amount of calories before needing medical supervision. This means no monthly blood pressure checks, woop! You do have to complete a wellness profile every 28...

Yeah I'm cutting down on carbs and trying to have smaller portions and also trying to drink the required amount of water. I was lucky last time I did LL as I didn't suffer at all, not even the hint of a headache. Not expecting it to be as easy this time (although it would be lovely if it was!)...

Hi Minerva, I remember you from last time I was here back in '09. I was fairly quiet then so you probably don't remember me but welcome back. I too am restarting, my first meeting is on Jan 6th and I am all too ready to get going. I know what you mean about your head being in a better place and...

I do feel in a much better place this time round. As of December 27th you can self certify which means you have 601 calories a day rather than the 550 but everyone will be moving onto that anyway as guidelines have changed. Your councillor probably told you all this anyway lol. Makes it so...

I've noticed a big difference since I met with my LLC. I've been eating less and saying 'no thank you' to stuff that I recognise that I don't actually want or need rather than accepting out of politeness or just out of habit. I mean Christmas I only had one dinner of average size whereas before...

Less than a week to go til I'm off on my LLT journey, bouncing around on my wagon down that bumpy road. How are you feeling about it Kaceyboo? Only a few days to go now...eeeeek! X

Right, found my sheet. The lowest you would ever pay is £65.40 and the most is £74.15. Soups are £1.80 each, shakes £2.05, meal packs £2.10 and bars £2.15. You have to have 4 things a day if you're doing LL Total (maximum of 1 bar per day allowed). The counselling is £15 added on top of your...

They've recently changed the pricing so the foodpacks are individually priced. I think it ranges from £67 to £74 depending on what you choose. If I find my price list I'll let you know. Last time I did it it was just one price, but the government tried to charge vat on the foodpacks as the...

So, I've decided that this time round on LL, I'm going to do something I didn't do last time (apart from stick to it til goal lol). I'm going to reward myself. I need to get into the habit of using non edible treats rather than raiding the fridge and cupboards. Tonight has been quite fun in...

Indeed. Personally I am enjoying imagining the types of clothes I will be able to wear next summer! X

I 100% believe that 2013 is going to be my year, and it will be yours too! You sound like you've reached an all time low like me and I think if we really focus on how we feel now, we can harness those feelings to drive us forward through this diet and to change our relationships with food...

Buddying up sounds like a great idea. I'm currently studying a foundation degree full time and my daughter is 18 months old so between college, Harley and college work, I've not got much spare time at all. My OH is a chef so he works evenings and is home after I've gone to bed. I spend a lot...

Hi Kaceyboo! It will be nice to have someone starting at around the same time as me :). That was a very bad time for me, but the way I look at it now is that every single horrible thing that happened led to me receiving the most precious gift of all, my daughter. Harley truly is my angel. When...

Counting down the days til 'D Day' and it's at 9 days. Time seems to have stood still at the moment. When I went and met my councillor and signed up, January 6th seemed frighteningly close and now I want it to be here, it seems an age away! I'm so keen to get started, I'm just trying to hold on...

Hi all, nice to see a few of us will be restarting our journey at around the same time! As long as our minds are set to do it we shall succeed this time! @Jularrr, LL is a VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet). LL Total which is what I'm going to do, is 4 meal replacement packs a day and water to drink...

Hi, nice to emeet you too! I was worried no one would make it through my mammoth post! It does seem quiet on here compared to when I was last on all those years ago, maybe the newer generations of LLer's haven't been sent this way. I'll be sure to do some pointing when I start group as this was...

Hi all, I am due to embark on my LLT journey on Jan 6th. I have been here before but life and my emotions got in the way. I last did LL in 2009. I had 5.5 stone to lose to get to my goal of 10 stone which would have put me firmly in the healthy BMI range. I was doing fantastically, I completed...

Hi all, I did LL about 4 years ago, lost 4 stone and was over the moon. Scumbag ex cheated on me, I fell off the wagon, ate and drank everything in sight, put all the weight back on. Then I met my partner, we had a beautiful daughter and I have been saying since I stopped breast feeding nearly...

Hi all, I did LL in 2009 and lost nearly 4st. Long story short, long term bf cheated on me so I well and truely fell off the wagon and ate and drank everything in sight. It was a really really bad time for me. I lost my job, drank far too much and made myself and everyone around me miserable. I...

Hi everyone, thanks for the support. Well I gained 6lbs this week but I really am not suprised..tbh I was expecting more. Today has been my first day back on the straight and narrow and it has been better than expected. I woke up today feeling so good, I got my spring back in my step and from...

Well I have had possibly the worst week to date. I have lapsed...and not just once. After 16 weeks of 100% abstinence I have had a slip. I have had a major revelation though. I have worked out why I put on nearly 4 stone in the first 2 years of being with my OH. Before I knew him, I used to self...

Well I have had possibly the worst week to date. I have lapsed...and not just once. After 16 weeks of 100% abstinence I have had a slip. I have had a major revelation though. I have worked out why I put on nearly 4 stone in the first 2 years of being with my OH. Before I knew him, I used to self...

I lost 3st 8lbs in the 14 weeks x

Well as I promised the photos are now on my profile! x

Lost 6lbs this week!!!! woohoo I am so happy! I am now officially overweight! Only 2lbs off being in the 11 stones which is very exciting. Had my first developers meeting tonight and it was really strange having different people there! Will upload my photos tomorrow...never realised how fat my...

Hello all! Well this is just another pondering from me. I seem to be doing this a lot recently. I was thinking today, what would I be like if I had never been 'Fat'? Would I be into the same music (generally rock, punk etc)? Would I still have developed a love for piercings and tattoos? Looking...

Hello everyone! I am at home on my own tonight and several realisations have hit me. Firstly I cannot believe that I have managed to complete foundation without one single teeny lapse...this astounds me! Secondly I have realised how little of my weight loss I can actually see. I know I have lost...

Well I officially completed foundation today! Have lost a grand total of 3st 2lbs so far. I stayed the same this week (due to milk week, no illegal activity) which I am a bit gutted about but I am trying to look at the bigger picture and can see that 3st 2lbs in 14 weeks is a pretty damn good...

Thanks Mel! It's not that I don't like the shakes, it's that i'm not hungry so the thought of something like a choc or vanilla shake or a mug of soup just really does nothing for me. The bars aren't so bad but I find the soups and shakes fill me up more. I am having to try and learn to control...

I find it really hard to get the packs down so i make them with half the water and just have them down in one! Find this helps a lot! x

lol yeah i'm just going to see how it goes. Not sure i'm quite brave enough to try soup with milk though! I have consistantly found it hard throughout to motivate myself to have a pack. Apart from my vanilla 'latte' in the morning and my bar at lunch, the other 2 tend to be chocolate shakes...

Lost 2lbs this week. So I have just managed to surpass the 3st expected weight loss...by 2lbs! I'm on milk week this week...had my first day today. The choc shake was the thickest thing i have ever experienced! Really want to do the milk week as i have been having head rushes fairly often but I...

OMG an amazing thing happened today! My lovely OH bought me a dress in a size 12 to wear on my birthday August 30th which is also my goal date. It was supposed to be my sort of unveiling of the new me. I was getting ready to go out tonight and it caught my eye. I thought "what the hell" and...

I get my before and after pics in 2 or 3 weeks and I so hope they are as impressive as yours! x

Catgirl - 14lbs - Week 3 - 3lbs lost - 7lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 28lbs to go daisydoll 14lbs - Week 5 - 2lbs lost - 3lbs to go fym 18lbs - Week 1 - lbs lost - 18lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs - Week 5 6bs lost - 1.5lbs to go KayGillx - 18lbs - Week 1 lbs - 18lbs to go Kik -...

Hi everyone, had a really good day today. I work at Blockbusters and was on my own in the store all day. I was sooooooo bored and was surrounded with crisps, chocs, popcorn, ice cream and fizzy drinks all of which are mine for the taking (obviously have to pay but with discount not a lot). I was...

my LLc told me about the one where i went but you can just do a google search for private surgeries in your area then give them a call! x

Hi Mel...Yay you've come out of hiding! Not really anything to suggest as everyone else has already given some fab advice but i'll tell you one thing...I bet you notice the difference when we are trotting around the countryside on our 'yay we're thin' pub ride!!! You really are looking...

Hi Kat, I had to go private and even though it cost me £60 there was no messing and I had the signed form in my grubby little mitts in 10 minutes! Definitely worth it as some members in my group had a right palarva with their GPs. x

Thanks guys..I must admit pancras, I couldn't have asked for a better group or LLC. They are all lovely and so supportive. Hope you're all getting on well! x

Lost another 4lbs this week! Not entirely sure why all of a sudden my body has decided to lose 4lbs every week but i'm not going to complain. This is a momentus week for me as i have now lost exactly 3st in 11 weeks and am now in the 12's!!! I am so happy that I will never be in the teens...

Well I did something extremely out of character yesterday...i went to the gym!!! I also worked an 8 hour shift with only a 5 minute break today and I didn't die!!! Was also wondering, is anyone else getting bruised really easily where prominent bones are such as hips etc...I am bruising like a...

You can't be gone for too long...you're not aloud to miss my birthday madam! I'm planning a good one this year as I shall be lovely and svelte if all goes according to plan!!! Hope you're ok Miss you! xxxxxxxxxxxxx

I am the same. My theory on the matter is that before we started losing weight, the fat was denser, more packed in under our skin. Now we are losing weight quite quickly, the fat is being burned and so the remaining fat has more room and therefore feels wibbly wobbly. I haven't researched it at...

Lost another 4lbs this week...i am absolutely over the moon!!! Just 2lbs from being in the 12's now, I can't wait...i am sooooo close to never having to be in the teens again! Hope you are all ok and everyone has great losses this week! x

4lbs for me this week...have hit my target early so will see how much more i lose! Catgirl - 14lbs - Week 3 - 3lbs lost - 7lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 28lbs to go daisydoll 14lbs - Week 3- 2lbs lost - 8lbs to go fym 18lbs - Week 1 - lbs lost - 18lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs...

Most people have a really big loss on the first week...the following weeks are not as big but are still pretty amazing! It works out that you lose on average a stone a month if the plan is followed correctly. x

Yeah I was thinking either on my hip or by my ankle. I've already decided on getting 2 swallows at the bottom of my back with a nautical star in the middle. I like this idea as swallows are a traditional sailors tattoo that are said to represent a forever love and also one facing forward and one...

ok apparently my picture wont work :-( will try and work it out! x

Hi all, well done on all your losses...we are all doing fantastic aren't we??? I have been thinking about tattoos recently. I have always said I would never get a tattoo until I am happy with my body. All of a sudden I am pretty much half way through the time i will be spending on abstinence and...

Forgot to put on the most exciting part. I was measured tonight and over the last 4 weeks have lost 2" off my bust, 3" off my waist and 2" off my hips. The running totals are now 5" off my bust, 6" off my waist and 5" off my hips! I know I say it quite a lot, but I LOVE LIGHTER LIFE!!! xxx

Well had WI tonight. I wasn't expecting much this week as it has been TOTM and although I haven't lapsed, I did only have my bar on friday as I was really upset and was worried this may have affected things. Well somehow I managed to lose 4lbs which I am pretty over the moon about which takes my...

Catgirl - 14lbs - Week 1 - 4lbs lost - 10lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 28lbs to go daisydoll 14lbs - Week 3- 2lbs lost - 8lbs to go fym 18lbs - Week 1 - lbs lost - 18lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs - Week 3 2.5lbs lost - 11.5lbs to go KayGillx - 18lbs - Week 1 lbs - 18lbs to go...

congratulations Daisy!!!

Hi all...just got back from the vets and was able to bring my rabbit home! He is a bit quiet and skinny but is otherwise fine. Vets don't know what was wrong with him. I'm sure he will be back to charging round the house like he owns the place in no time! x

Distraught :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: Hi all well done on your losses this week! I am in pieces today. I've just had to rush my rabbit into the vets as he is very very poorly. The vet said the chances of him making it are slim to none:cry:. I don't know...

4lbs for me this week Catgirl - 14lbs - Week 1 - 4lbs lost - 10lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 28lbs to go daisydoll 14lbs - Week 1 lbs lost 2lbs - 12lbs to go fym 18lbs - Week 1 - lbs lost - 18lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs - Week 2 3 lbs lost - 13lbs to go KayGillx - 18lbs -...

Hi guys...a lot of the time if your stomach is growling and you're in ketosis, you are actually thirsty. Our very helpful brain decided to allocate the same triggers for hunger and thirst. Remember, THINK THIRST FIRST! A common mistake people in the world of f**d make hence getting overweight...

Hi everyone...lost 4lbs this week taking me to 2st2lbs in 8 weeks...I LOVE LIGHTER LIFE!!! Hope everyone else is getting on ok! x

Finally dusted off the Wii Fit! Well yesterday I finally dusted off the Wii Fit. I managed to do all the yoga, about half the muscle workouts and all the aerobics. That took me about an hour and is the most exercise i have done in months and months! I feel really good for it today though even...

I only just realised this also! I'm just coming to the end of week 8 so over half of foundatiaon done...i've lost 1.12st so that is a third of my goal amount gone. I broke this whole program down into sections to make it seem less daunting and that seems to of really helped the time fly. x

My GP wouldn't sign me off. I had to go private and pay £60 to get it done. Try and find somewhere in advance where you can get your 28 day checkups done as my GP won't do them and i'm finding it pretty difficult!

Thanks for the good vibes jcj and asilasil! Don't worry, I didn't cheat. I sat and thought about it all rationally and in the grand scheme of things 6 months (approx) is nothing for a lifetime of happiness and good health. Besides, my OH is under strict instructions that if I am to reach for any...

Had a bit of a tough day today. I don't know what's wrong with me. I've been out and had a lovely evening with my OH but started thinking about f**d. I now can't get it out of my head and have just sat and watched him eat takeaway. I really don't help myself. I am now thinking about having my...

Rubbish...Asda seems to be the way forward and we don't have one in Stratford :-(

Do Boots charge? Will they do it regularly? x

Hi all, I am coming up to my second check up and I need to find somewhere that will do it. My doctors don't agree with it and I went to Lloyds pharmacy last time and they said they would only do it that one time. I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere else that did it as I am really...

Congratulations!

Only lost 1lb this week :(. I'm being absolutely ridiculous being disappointed with this. I had a 9 day week due to easter therefor only a 5 day week last week. I lost 5lbs in my 9 day week so I know that this 1lb was to be expected as it stays true to my 3 or 4lb losses each week! I have just...

Catgirl - 14lbs - Week 1 - 4lbs lost - 10lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 28lbs to go daisydoll 14lbs - Week 1 lbs lost 2lbs - 12lbs to go fym 18lbs - Week 1 - lbs lost - 18lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs - Week 1 2 lbs lost - 16lbs to go KayGillx - 18lbs - Week 1 lbs - 18lbs to go...

I must admit, when I chose to start LL, I did see it as a way to get slim fast. I didn't think I had issues with food and thought the counselling was going to be completely irrelevant but something I would have to endure. Oh how wrong I was! I have learned so much about myself in these past 8...

I use a stick blender with about 100ml of cold water then just add boiling water from the kettle. Makes it hot yet drinkable! Hope you have more success with future soups as they really are quite lovely! x

It's great that you get to start so soon! This site has proved invaluable as there is so much support and so many great people that are either going through or have been through exactly what you are! Good luck on your journey to the 'new' you! x

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! x

Thanks peeps! I think I am looking forward to the fact that I will a) be able to ride any of the horses rather than just the 'weight carriers' and b) I am going to look good in jodphurs for once!

I applied to do a degree in Equine Studies recently and got my response today. I got in! Yay for me! I didn't get onto the higher level that I wanted to do but they have told me if my tutor agrees I can transfer across. I'm now very excited...my life seems to have some direction! x

Thanks everyone...I swear at the moment my willpower is being seriously tested! My OHs sister has just got back from Australia so we are going to try and get her in the room. Her dad will pay the rent and there is the bonus of we are friends and she loves clean!!! I guess things can only get...

Not really as his name is on the contract and there is noway that me and my OH can afford to pay his share of the rent as well. Have been secretly looking for another housemate but to no avail.

ok, the situation is that myself and my housemate have both been out of a job for 3 weeks on saturday. We were both fired (unfairly) at the same time from the same job. I have applied for so many jobs I have lost count, I have made my appointment with citizens advice regarding unfair dismissal...

Dropkick Murphys

ok how about bands? (cop out i know!) Alkaline Trio

Zorbing (always wanted to try it!)

Not sure why I keep losing the colours!!! Catgirl - 14lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 14lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 28lbs to go daisydoll 14lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 14lbs to go fym 18lbs - Week 1 - lbs lost - 18lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - 18lbs to go...

I got weighed last night as well...hope we are starting from this week 'cause if so that's 5lbs down! x

Have just finished watching it. I am only 21 and I was horrified at the things coming out of these girls mouths. I have multiple piercings and am scared of injections/blood tests (not needles) but I sure as hell know that if someone advised me to have a course of injections to prevent a huge...

Sounds good...count me in! daisydoll 14lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - lbs to go JCJazzy 18lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - lbs to go SexyBecks1 18lbs -Week 1 lbs lost - lbs to go Pancras 20lbs - Week 1 llbs lost - lbs to go Charliewoowoo - 28lbs - Week 1 lbs lost - lbs to go Susianna 15lbs - Week 1 lbs -...

just got back from WI..lost 5lbs...thats 1st11lbs so far and i'm just beginning week 7! So Happy! x

LL do special water flavourings (st clements, Sunshine orange and forest fruits) that are available from your LLC. You can have unlimited amounts on the diet and it is great for a change from plain water and is also great for extra fibre!

Trainspottinh

obviously meant trainspotting!

loan

well done! that's fantastic! x

Had a good day today. I have a dress that was my trigger to start LL. I tried it on and burst into tears because of how awful I looked...pretty much like a sack of potatoes! I contacted my LLC that same day. Well I tried on that same dress today, and it not only fits but I look good in it! I...

Hi jcjazzy...don't worry, you're not alone. I frequently have moments when the smell of food has me salivating. I even found myself doing it today while the family were tucking into a roast. The ridiculous thing is that their plates were laden with food that I couldn't eat anyway. I'm vegetarian...

Time to Kill

Everyone is doing so well! I'm having a bit of a crappy time atm. I lost my job and can't seem to find another one. My housemate and OH also both lost their jobs so our house has no income whatsoever. Luckily my mum has said she will help me pay for LL as she can see how much i want this but i...

step

Tried the veggie burger tonight...VERY pleasantly suprised! x

David Tennant

AGADO!!!

Definately the Rocket Dog peep toes! I have a slight shoe fetish and have been admiring the range of shoes including these that rocket dog have just bought out...LOVE THEM! x

Wow you look fantastic! Well done! x

soil

Well done! 5lbs!!! Thats brilliant! x

David Beckham

ET - Extra Terrestrial

I do not believe anyone is a lost cause! I have been amazed at some of the success stories I have read of some people that are 60, have lost 6 stone and look amazing, no real visible loose skin at all! I think im going to keep on with the bio oil in the bath to try and stop any. I'm still trying...

Yes good luck to you all. I am a sunday WI but thanks to damn Easter I have to wait til next tuesday. That's 9 days! I had better lost an extra lb or so otherwise I will not be best pleased! The cheek of it...not only can we not eat, I can't even get weighed which is the highlight of my little...

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Brilliant...we get bank holiday birthdays again this year! It is definately theraputic and inspiring to have a look at clothes. I have even been looking at rediculously overpriced designer clothes that I would never buy but just knowing that by the end of the year, if I wanted to I could! I am...

Tail

Yoda (Cocktail)

Unbreakable

Whenever I have had a rubbish moment or day, I allow myself to conjure up images of how great i'm going to look in the not too distant future. Imagining all the beautiful clothes I will be able to wear and looking at them online is also a great boost for me. I tend to have an aromatherapy bubble...

Woo Woo

Rain Man

Young at Heart

salt

Um bongo

lame

Ribeana

Lice

Adulthood

Donnie Darko

rise

King Kong

soar

Napoleon Dynamite

Don't beat yourself up about it. What's done is done. Try and remain positive and even if your loss isn't great at WI, go back into it with added gusto! Good luck tonight! x

vic reeves

Tales of Desperaux

pose

I think that is the greatest email i have ever read in my life!

pina colada

Y tu mama tambien

sore

Spud

Fargo

Purr