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  1. hope70

    My husband just carried me over his shoulder!!

    Am so excited. My husband and I were just play fighting and he said. 'I have had enough' and then picked me up and put me over his shoulder and threw me on the sofa! I am one inch taller than him and have always weighed more than him. This week I went to half a stone less than him. Now I will...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    Anthony - 24 (Total lost 6lbs) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 32lb, 18lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 22lb, 22lbs to go) Cat.L -40lbs (total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 15lbs (Total lost 10lbs, 5lbs to go) Dappymare - 48lbs (Total loss 6lbs, 42lbs to go) designerdiva - 24lbs (Total lost 0lbs)...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    4lbs this week! Hayley 22 - 40lbs (total loss 7lbs) 33lbs to go Anthony - 24 (Total lost 6lbs) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 25lb, 25lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 22lb, 22lbs to go) Cat.L -40lbs (total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 38lbs (Total lost 8lbs, 30lbs to go) Dappymare - 48lbs...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    3lbs this week, not bad as I was picking a bit...back on track now! Anthony - 24 (Total lost 6lbs) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 25lb, 25lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 22lb, 22lbs to go) Cat.L -40lbs (total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 38lbs (Total lost 8lbs, 30lbs to go) Dappymare - 48lbs...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    4lbs this week Anthony - 24 (total lost 6lbs) Aseyan - 45lbs (Total lost 5lb 40lb to go) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 23lb, 27lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 20.6lb, 23.4lbs to go) Cat.L -40lbs (total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 38lbs (Total lost 5lbs 33lbs to go) Dappymare - 48lbs (Total...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    Only 2lbs this week, very disappointing! :-( Aseyan - 45lbs (Total lost 5lb 40lb to go) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 16lb 34lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 15lb, 29lbs to go) coley144 - 38lbs (Total lost 3lbs 35lbs) Dappymare - 48lbs (Total loss 6lbs 42lbs to go) designerdiva -...
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    Former Lipotrimmer!

    Hi Good luck you lot! I also did lipotrim last year and lost 4 stone in 3 months. Have put two back on (one now since I have lost 16lbs in 2 weeks on CD). I much much prefer CD. The variety is great and in week three...the bars- heaven compared to cardboard flapjacks of lipotrim! I...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    5lbs this week. I seem to have fallen off the list :-( Back on now Aseyan - 45lbs (Total lost 0lbs) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 11lb 39lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 38lbs (total lost 0lbs) Dappymare - 48lbs (total loss 0lbs) designerdiva - 24lbs (Total lost...
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    Had a moment of realisation today

    I feel likewise about my daughter and son and my relationship with my mum. Those bonds and messages are powerful. I am not sure how good I am at doing something different but I sure am trying!!
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    Target

    On my weigh up!! Can not believe I spelt way like that- I must be obsessed!
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    Target

    Hi everyone My target, set by my CDC is 11 stone. I can not remember being that low before although I must have been on my weigh up! On lipotrim I got to 11 stone 9lb and my husband thought I was too thin- he likes a woman with meat! And my breasts shrank to an F cup! Ultimately he is very...
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    Reasons to loose weight...

    Ooo reasons to do this: 1. Set a good example re food and nutrition to my children. 2. So my children do not grow up with a Mum that always wears black. 3. So my children do not see me on life support in ICU following a triple heart bypass, like i did with my Mum. 4. To lower my cholesterol...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    Second mistake, did not use the most up to date one!! I hope this is the right on. Aseyan - 45lbs (Total lost 0lbs) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 11lb 39lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 38lbs (total lost 0lbs) Dappymare - 48lbs (total loss 0lbs) designerdiva - 24lbs...
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    Sorry, did not realise I was meant to cut and paste myself onto the list..... Aseyan - 45lbs (Total lost 0lbs) Cappachino - 56lbs (Total lost 0lbs) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 0lbs) coley144 - 38lbs (total lost 0lbs) designerdiva - 24lbs (Total lost 0lbs) trisha - 26 lbs (Total loss 0 lbs)...
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    Porridge!

    Just had a porridge with nutmeg and cinnamon, it was yum! Hope you grow to like them.
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    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    Can I join please? I was weighed tonight and lost 11lbs. It is my 40th on 1st April and I would like to be at target. That is 32lbs away.
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    1st Week W.I Result ......... :)

    I got weighed tonight and am also delighted- 11lbs- well done everyone!!
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    Week one results...there were loads of us!

    Hi Just got back from the first weigh in.......11lbs! Woo Hoo!!!!! Week two here I come. How have others done?
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    Day 6!!!!!

    Same here. We are doing so well! Pat on the back for all of us!! Are yo ubeing weighed tomorrow?
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    shakes

    after my mmmmmmmm toffee and walnut mmmmmmm post I could have added butterscotch mmmmmmm but instead I am addind spicy tomato YUUUUUKKKKK- it was so grainy and powdery YUK. Thank goodness I like all the others I have tried.
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    Oisin's 85lb challenge

    Good luck! Also day 5... here seem to be a lot of us, must be a post christmas thing! Congrats on the baby as well.
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    Can't believe its day 5 already!!!! :)

    Also feel good. Have had the urge to cook though! Made so many treats with the children and did not taste a single one. I think they think it is Christmas again! Trying to put off shake two until 5pm, only want it now as bored, not hungry! keep going everyone, weigh in on Monday...
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    What's your view on ketosis?

    Hi Even though your relative is a CNS she may not work in the relevant field and therefore be responding from any number of constructs about weigh gain and loss. The NICE guidelines include the type of diet that CD is and suggest a 12 week plan and then increase cal intake for a week and repeat...
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    Day 4 - Over half way of the first week!!

    Hi Well done, I also stepped on the scales and was 10lbs down! Woo hoo!! Have to keep in mind different scales as well but still...! I think Ketosis has kicked in for me. I no longer feel hungry. In the night I woke at 2am absolutely starving, fell asleep again (eventually) and this morning...
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    CD shakes

    MMMMMMmmm Toffee and walnut mmmmmmmm thats all I wanted to say!
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    Day 3

    Thanks Tattoo sound great.. go for it, but i recommend you do your research and find an artist you really like. I was too impulsive with one of mine. Good luck
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    Day 3

    hi Thanks everyone. Feeling much better. Slowed down on the water and no more cramps. Thank you so much for that as I had not realised. Aseyan, what tattoo are you getting? I am thinking the same. Have two- one I like and one I like but it was not done very well. I did weigh myself and am...
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    Day 3

    Day 3 and gosh am I struggling. My legs have cramp and I am cold! Still determined. My daughter has had to come to work with me as the school is shut. She has snacks galore and my office smells of digestive biscuits! drinking water and mint tea by the bucket load. I will get through this but...
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    Apologies...just for a bit of fun and distraction!

    Mmm tough one... I would love to be in Barbados, at Oistins fish fry night, listening to some great tunes, with my hubby and children, wearing a summer dress and not thinking about work or snow. Mmmmm dream on
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    Irritated

    Just cooked a lovely dinner of salad, new potatoes and jerk chicken- as requested I might add- and the children don't want it! Husband like it but battled with the children. I should be pleased really because all they wanted to eat was the salad of lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, carrot...
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    Who else is on day 2??

    Day 2 too. Felt dreadful last night- headache, which was prob caffine withdrawal. Still have a mild headache but getting better. Quite enjoying doing this, no guilt or wondering if I could have something or not. Enjoying the variety of flavours too. Looking forward to first weigh in. Good luck...
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    Major TMI / Tailbone or Tumor?

    How funny, when I lost weight last year I thought I had a breast lump, near the centre of my cleavage. It took my husband to tell me it was rib!
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    Day 2 - Bring it on :)

    Day 2 too! Had a terrible headache last night. Better today. No indigestion, which is a norm for me. Kids off school with hubby, I'm at work :-( eating my yummy porridge :-). I cooked last night and got a bit obsessed about smells. I wanted to smell everything even though I could not eat it. It...
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    Day 1- doing it and enjoying it- am I mad!!

    Lots of newbies! Off to have a bath now having cooked the families dinner and survived! Will have my final shake after. Good luck everyone
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    Day 1- doing it and enjoying it- am I mad!!

    Amen to that, I felt like I had a menu in front of me and they are so tasty compared to lipotrim. The CDC is so much more friendly and invested in me that the pharmacist, that may just be a personality thing though. Even today I am feeling less bloated and so much better! Good luck sweetie!
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    Day 1- doing it and enjoying it- am I mad!!

    It is not so bad... just be near a toilet! I know the next couple of days are going to be tough but so far so good! it feels a relief to be doing it! Good luck with yours
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    Day 1- doing it and enjoying it- am I mad!!

    Thanks, yes I did that when on lipotrim. I think that will be my evening shake!
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    cd counsellor let me down!!!

    I really feel for you! What a disgrace. Hope all goes well for you. xxx Get a new CDC, mine is fab, I woudl recommend but I am in London!
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    Day 1- doing it and enjoying it- am I mad!!

    Started CD today. Had a lovely apple and cinnamon porridge for breakfast and just had a leek and potato soup. Constant supply of water and peppermint tea. Many many visits to the bathroom. This is so much tastier that the lipotrim I did about a year ago. Hopefully the 3 stone will be off by...
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    considering CD

    starting tomorrow! Met my cousellor tonight. She is really lovely...really excited about getting going.
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    considering CD

    Love the aiming to be slim before the big 30! I am aiming for the big 40 in April! Ahhh!!! 30 seems like it was only yesterday!
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    considering CD

    Thank you for all your replies and encouragement. The counsellor has replied and I am going to call her tomorrow to see what I can set up! Good luck to you all.....
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    considering CD

    Good luck. I want to start tomorrow!!! Not very realistic but sign of desparation!!
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    considering CD

    Thank you all of you. I really appreciate your support. Likewise I am looking forward to giving up the food again. I do not think I ever got the retrain my relationship with food as I slipped back into bad habits slowly over the last few months without noticing. Also reverted back to black...
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    considering CD

    At the beginning of 2009 I lost 4 stone on lipotrim and was delighted. I stupidly did not follow the maintainance properly and have gained just over half of what i lost :-( I can not face lipotrim again with the same flavour repeatedly but it did work well for me. I have heard CD is a good...
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    I can't find Team Fab-u less

    Thanks purple angel! Refeed going okay. Have not been sticking to it fully (not really bad either!!) but exercising 30 mins cardio a day. Feeling good and hopeful. Good luck and thanks for the encouragement xxx Well done on your loss
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    I can't find Team Fab-u less

    MMM my team is gone!! :-( Had an early weigh in on Thurs and stayed the same (TOTM). Weighed today and down 2lbs. Only 3 to go adn starting refeed on Sunday! Woo hoo!! Bit anxious though, too many people warning about putting it all back on again. xx
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    5lbs to go and struggling!

    Thanks everyone! Really helpful. I picked a bit more this evening. So cross with myself. Only had two shakes and burnt off 500 cals on exercise bike. From here on out I am going to stick with it. I am so disappointed with myself but I suppose we learn from these mistakes (sounds so Kras but true!!)
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    5lbs to go and struggling!

    Hi Everyone I've given up on Team Fab-u-less! They all seem to have disappeared. I had my weigh in today. I am proud that I have been on this exactly two months- 13th Jan-13th March and have lost 43lbs but Goodness am I struggling. No food had passed my lips until last night and I picked a...
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    Exercise = Slowed Weight Loss ....?????

    Oh Lord How confusing. I just bought an exercise bike and burn off 300-450 cals a day in three sittings (morning, tea time and evening). I am a little out of breath but not overwhelmingly. Although did two sittings in one today and regretted it but was running late this morning. I am curious to...
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    I can't find Team Fab-u less

    Thanks Roddy, Hope all is well. Sorry to hear about you ending with that girl. It sounds like you handled it really well. xx
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    I can't find Team Fab-u less

    Thank you
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    I can't find Team Fab-u less

    Thanks, hopefully two more weeks. Getting an exercise bike today to try and speed things up! Good luck on your journey
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    Why do we want to lose it?

    Hi There are so many reasons- So that my children grow up with a healthy attitude to food and weight To feel like me To feel confident and sexy To fit into clothes easily Not to be uncomfortable in the summer Not to worry about my health To fully enjoy my holiday in Barbados To not feel self...
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    I can't find Team Fab-u less

    Hi Team I lost 4lbs this week. I can not find the thread!! Hope you are all doing well xx
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    So fed up!!

    Oh bo****ks to that! Not true, with any weight loss you have to maintain. Celebrate your massive acheivement and don't let them get you down. x
  57. hope70

    how do you reward yourselves?

    Oh and new Rigby and Pellar bras when I get to target...can't wait!
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    how do you reward yourselves?

    I have been rewarding myself with Lush! products. Using them with my 5 year old daughter (and 3 year old son who thinks the face mask is us playing at being a monster!). I am not a normal woman... I loathe shopping so a quick trip out with teh family to Lush, try a few bits in the shop, purchase...
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    new plan!

    I am with you there! I am going to go another 4 weeks and then refeed too. I hope to be at target by then as only 13lbs left.
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    3lbs for me too. A little disappointed as the lowest thus far. Under a stone left to go though! Does anyone know what our total is?
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    So how is everyone?

    Hi Mixed Good because I feel thinner and someone called me skinny this week! I'm not but... Tired because I am on call for a week and have been up three nights running, and had to work during the day. Worried- because I have an essay due in on Thursday and have not started it. Excited as I have...
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    liverpool???

    WooHoo! The reason I support Liverpool is the first christmas pressie I bought my husband (a supporter since 1976 but never been to Anfield) was a trip for him, a mate and me to go to a Liverpool V Arsenal match, in the Kop. It was amazing and I got the bug! Unfortunately we lost but still the...
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    Your opinion would be gratefully appreciated please :)

    I'm with everyone else, cheeky! I have been to weddings in America and South Africa. At the one in SA I even took part of the service and was part of the wedding party. I would not have dreamed of expecting hte bride and groom to pay anything. They have enough expenses. I had a choice to go and...
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    how much weight have people lost within a month of lipotrim?.

    Hi 28lbs in first month, currently in the second month. I love LT, it suits me........someone called me skinny today!!! A little exagerated but made me feel good!
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    liverpool???

    too right! Boring match to start with but then ......... Top goal!!
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    do u find...

    I have the opposite problem, getting rid of weight on bottom half but not on top! I look like I might topple over!!
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    liverpool???

    I'm not but I support Liverpool and they just won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    C'mon blow your trumpet!

    My legs!
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    Non food treats for now and after we get to target!

    Hi All I have just had a 'girl's night in' Lush experience with my 5 year old daughter. Then used the solid massage bar on both my children. (my husband will get a turn later!!) It was such fun and it got me thinking about how a treat used to be a box of Thornton's chocolates or something...
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    Getting to know you!

    AGE: 38 JOB: Nurse HAIR COLOUR: Blonde (mousey really!) EYE COLOUR: grey/blue HEIGHT: 5ft7 YOUR MOOD TODAY: Good! ANY TATTOOS - 2- ankle and wrist- daisy chains ANY PIERCINGS:ear lobes, top of ear, inside edge of ear (can't remember what it is called!), tummy button (closed up from...
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    4lbs this week!
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    Parents on LT

    Hi I have a 3 yr old and 5 yr old, also 13 and 18 yer old step daughters. They all know I am not eating. I sit down and have a soup with them when we have our evening meal. I have conceptualised it that I need to look after my heart and so get rid of my tummy. For a short while, I can not eat in...
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    how much is too much

    Hi, It really depends on your ethnicity. The BMI charts in the UK are taken from research on the White population. It is felt that they apply to the black population (because of the high incidents of diabetes and heart disease, a lower BMI would be healthier, I have issues with this and think...
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    week 29 weigh in!

    Well done you! and thank you so much, I have lost 2 stone + (the plus being what the scales say tomorrow!) and have been thinking about starting refeed tomorrow despite having a couple of stone left to go. This is the first time I have wavered adn your post has inspired me to keep going! Thanks...
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    Weigh in tomorrow at 930am. Fingers crossed.
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    yay for me

    Hi All the best. Twinings do nettle and peppermint together. That is quite nice!
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    Well.....

    Congratulations! you have done a top job. All the best with the refeed- enjoy every minute!
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    is there a profesional around?

    I'm a nurse, if that is any help?
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    I know its been said...

    Tea bags! The Caribbean peppermint tea is nice too. Twinings also does Peppermint and Eucalyptus and nettle and peppermint. All good for variety and for a change!
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    Week 12 results

    Oh sweetie, how disappointing. It may be fluid and then you will have an extra big one next week. Hang in there! You have lost 3 stone already in such a short period of time. x
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    Thinking of switching to join you - couple of questions :)

    Good luck! It is a great was to get rid of the extra weight. I am exactly one month in and have lost 2 stone! I look forward to hearing how you get on!
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    Team losses to date

    Hi! Rainbowbright was organising the teams. I am sure you can join. Some teams (like Team Fab-u-less!!) have only 6 people whereas others have 7 so it would be good to even up!!
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    Seriously considering lipotrim

    Hi Welcome and good luck. This a top way of getting rid of the weight. I have foudn it so much easier and all options are taken away! There is no counting, no can I can't I have a little more and most surprisingly, after day 3 I have not felt hungry! 2 stone in 1 month so far!
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    Hello

    Welcome Well done for taking the first step. Lipotrim is fab. The first week is tough but after that I have felt on top of the world! I got weighed today. Exactly one month after starting and reached 2 stone loss! This site is great for support and advice. no question is stupid! We have all...
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    Any teachers or social workers here?

    Congratulations!
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    Team losses to date

    That is great, we still have one more to come in. Everyone is doing so well! I love lipotrim!!
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    So, where's everyone from?

    London- South of the river! Born and bred!
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    Team losses to date

    I am very very proud to annouce Team Fab-u-Less has lost 31lbs to date!! How are the other teams doing?
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    Woo hoo!!! Who is going to tell the others?!
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    6lbs today for me! That is 24lbs in total!!! Well done everyone!
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    loulouless- Wow too- what great weight losses!
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    Well done everyone! I have my weigh in tomoroow morning at 9.30am. Will come straight back and let you know how much you can add! Plussizebarbie- that is amazing!
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    weigh in on Saturday- looking good though!
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    Any teachers or social workers here?

    What kind of social work? I work in CAMHS and have a lot of contact with education and children and young peoples services.
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    Where has team 5 thread gone???

    LOL I felt like a complete muppet!
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    Enjoying it second time around!

    Welcome, the best advice I got was from my pharmacist. When I started he told me that if I want to stop at any point that is fine, but do the refeed so you have a greater chance of maintaining. Even if you are not at your goal, it is better to stop, refeed and then start again when your...
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    Half way there - pics

    Wow! I can't think of a better way to express how amazing you look!
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    I am so excited I have to share!

    Thanks everyone. I know it is a cliche but......I couldn't have done it without you!!!
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    Bad day :-(

    Don't be too hard on yourself, at least it was just protein. Hop back on the wagon and keep giong. you will look fab in that bikini!
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    Where has team 5 thread gone???

    Ignore that, I went blind for a minute there!
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    Where has team 5 thread gone???

    I can't find our thread!! PANICCC! xx
  102. hope70

    Your favourite??

    Chocolate closely followed by Chicken. The chocolate wins as you can have variety with the peppermint tea!
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    Honest!

    Good luck, and keep us posted!
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    This diet rocks!

    Well done. Such a great feeling. These new clothes will be falling off you in no time!
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    I am so excited I have to share!

    Today my husband got all my pre-babies clothes out of the attic. 6 years after they went up! All but one pair of jeans fits like a dream! I feel I have a whole new wardrobe. All the big clothes are off to the charity shop tomorrow, never to return!:party0049:
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    Great name and so so so true!!
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    Chicken Soup

    Soup is Yum, Particularly on a cold day. I find it better with plenty of boilig water so like a brothe. Did not like it thick! Good luck with it.
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    Team Flab-U-Less!!

    Here we go!!!!!!! Bring it on Team 5 all the way!
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    Oh My God! 1st WI...

    Well done, that is amazing!xxx
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    Strange things that happen as you lose weight!

    I have had a few comedy moments as my weight has dropped and wondered if anyone has had any too: 1. Today I put on a pair of trousers, walked downstairs and they fell to the floor. 2. People insist I am looking really well. I have a chest infection adn feel like S**T! 3. My three year old son...
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    Almost jumped ship...

    Well done. That is so inspiring! Keep going!
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    What was everyones...

    A number of reasons: Felt dreadful about myself. 40 next year. Holiday in Barbados in August and want to feel comfortable. Receiving an award at the House of Lords in March and having my photo taken +++ Going on holiday with my sisters in May. Fed up with wearing the same clothes over and over...
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    My first weigh in!

    Congratulations. you need a smiley face next to another one of your minigoals now! The one that says survive the first week! You'll have acheived goal three in no time!
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    Is it just me

    Def! i was walking down the high street last night and memories of Cairo came back to me. It was the smell from a restaurant. I had never really noticed it before. If only it had been as warm as Cairo!
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    Times of shakes ....?!!!

    I have mine at 9-11, 3-5, 6-8. I am trying to learn when I am hungry and having it then rather than just having it because it is there and it is the 'correct' time.
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    TEAMS & CHALLENGES

    I am up for it. Sounds good! Bring it on...
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    WAtttttterrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LOL!
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    Wee wee subject

    Mine has been more smelly the last few days, not sure why as I have been drinking +++ water!
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    im sooo cold!

    Hi Sparkles Great to have someone at the same stage as me! How much have you lost so far? X
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    Wait for it! Wait for it! 1st weight loss

    What an amazing pic! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!
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    On 2nd week, was ill in bed today...have now eaten!

    Get well soon. You sound like you have a virus or infection. The breathlessness, raised heart beat maybe asthma type symptoms related to this, if you feel flu/cold symptoms. Without the cold/flu it could be a panic attack. I would advise you to go to your GP or call out of hours dr to get...
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    im sooo cold!

    Hi Sparkles I know the feeling, have been cold now for the full 18 days I have been on this. My husband says it is like having an iceburg in bed with him! In order to expand your signatue you need to do at least 50 posts, then it will let you. Good luck x
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    pharmacist support! What's it been like for you?

    Hi everyone My pharmacist has been fab. He is in Brixton/Streatham area. He has been clear, non judgemental and encouraging at the same time as being realistic about the challenges and what to expect. I saw one of his colleagues (a female one) once, she was not that helpful and told me my urine...
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    No longer obese!

    Hi everyone I went for WI today. It is only day 17 but I am not able to go over the next few days. So, after 16 days I have lost a total of 18lbs and am no lonber obese! Whoop Whoop!! What a great feeling!
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    Hints to cope with a working lunch...Please!!

    HI everyone Thanks for all your help. I DID IT!!!! Loads of sandwiches and cakes were brought out. I excused myself, went to the toilet, which was quite a way away. Popped outside, had a shake. Returned to a different table. I did not need to say a word! All that anxiety about nothing. Thanks...
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    OMG Check out these bad boys!

    OMG I want one!!!! They are divine.
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    ReTraining My Brain

    Welcome Lipotrim is fab! Good luck
  128. hope70

    What are you looking forward to......

    If you only lived near me I would commission you to extend my ankle tattoo to over the front of my foot and make my wrist look a bit more stylish! They are all flowers but the wrist one was done by a tattooist who I think may have been having DTs as he shook throughout. Typical English girl, did...
  129. hope70

    What are you looking forward to......

    I can not wait until I go to Barbados in August and will be wearing summer dresses and bikinis (well maybe not a bikini!) I go to France in May with my extended family- it will be the next time I see my two younger sisters. I no longer look like an egg on stilts (round tummy, big breasts but...
  130. hope70

    Am I being sadistic?!

    Thanks All I have a Jamaican Bun rising at the moment. Smells mmmm! Kneaded the life out of it. xx
  131. hope70

    Am I being sadistic?!

    I have an overwhelming urge to make bread-without a bread maker! Is this me going mad, am I being sadistic or is this a normal response to not eating?
  132. hope70

    Arrrgh!

    That was meant to be water not what!!! Well done though! It is really worth it -I am on day 12 and have lost 13lbs.
  133. hope70

    Arrrgh!

    You can do it!! It is hard but keep sipping what (yes, I know it is not the same) and have some music on and bop around the room!! Added benefit of burning off calories!
  134. hope70

    Whoever thought of peppermint tea with a choc shake is a genius!

    Yummy yum yum. I just tried the chocolate shake with peppermint tea as I read on this site. I am truely amazed at how lush it is. I was compelled to come on here and thank whoever it was! THANK YOU!!! :angel::thankyou:
  135. hope70

    oh no

    i am afraid I do not know. I am sure someone will come along soon adn answer though
  136. hope70

    week 2.....weigh in!

    CONGRATULATIONS! You are doing so well!
  137. hope70

    13lbs in 10 days!!!

    :banana dancer:It is, it gives me a renewed determination! Thanks everyone!
  138. hope70

    13lbs in 10 days!!!

    Thanks, It is great, isn't it? My clothes are looser and a colleague noticed my weight loss yesterday!
  139. hope70

    13lbs in 10 days!!!

    Hi everyone I had my second weigh in today. 6lbs. That means 13lbs in 11 days. It is so worth it!! Also my husband mentioned he felt like he was holding a smaller me this morning! Woo hoo!! Results so quickly. Wish I had found out about this sooner in life. Thanks for all your support xx
  140. hope70

    He called me fat

    I really happy for you! I am a sucker for a happy ending. Have fun xx
  141. hope70

    Week 2 weigh in

    CONGRATULATIONS I am so impressed!!! x
  142. hope70

    How Much Can I Expect to Lose?

    Hi and welcome! It seems to vary. My pharmacist says a stone a month. I am on day 8 and have already lost 12lbs. It is really interesting to look through the threads. In their signature people tend to say what they have been losing week on week. It looks like it varies from person to person...
  143. hope70

    1st appt tonight

    I am given a bottle each time and have to return with it. It is also to check if you are drinking enough as well as to see if you are in K
  144. hope70

    Hints to cope with a working lunch...Please!!

    clever, shame my 3 and 5 year olds won't be there!!
  145. hope70

    Hints to cope with a working lunch...Please!!

    dodgy tummy sounds good, and believable as I am on the toilet so much!! Also my husband has a tummy bug at the moment. Thanks
  146. hope70

    Its my Birthday....

    Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear She-ra Happy birthday to you!! xxx
  147. hope70

    Hints to cope with a working lunch...Please!!

    Hi all On Monday I am on a work away day, very nicely being held at Souhwark Cathedral. Lunch is provided and seen as an opportunity to develop relationships across the teams. We will have a task to complete over lunch. I work in the mental health/psychiatry field so not your normal bunch!! I...
  148. hope70

    New Starter...Nearly lol

    Good luck, I am on day 7. I love this Lipotrim! It is the first time i have ever tried to get rid of the excess weight and have not cheated in anyway. It has helped having all options removed! I look forward to reading about your journey...x
  149. hope70

    Sneaky day 7 weigh in

    Thanks for the hint, much better idea. The powder ended up everywhere and my hands were a mess!
  150. hope70

    starting tmrw

    I found starting in the week best as I was busy and could not think about it. The weekend was tough and would have been worse if it had been the first day! Good luck xxx
  151. hope70

    lipotrim sachets

    Contrary to the popular belief on here.. the chicken soup is lovely! I actually have 2 a day and one chocolate, Vanilla is okay but strawberry is yukyukyuk!!!
  152. hope70

    loulouless is minus another 7lb

    wow wow wow well done!
  153. hope70

    2nd weigh-in

    superb!!! Well done
  154. hope70

    Sneaky day 7 weigh in

    I had my first weigh in on day 4 as the pharmacist was not available on day 7, lost 7lbs. Today I weighed myself at home. 13stone 11. I was 14 9 at home and 14 11 at the pharmacist when I started. So I reckon 12lbs done. Well on my way! I am so delighted. Never thought I would stick to it nor...
  155. hope70

    1st Day Today... & 'Hello!'

    HI Welcome. I am on day 7 and am delighted I decided to plung in. It has been tough but not as bad as I thought it would be. I look forward to hearing about your journey
  156. hope70

    1st appt tonight

    and a urine bottle for next week. It is fine. I was nervous but it was simple, straight forward and fine!
  157. hope70

    a few lipotrim questions..!!

    Good luck on yor new path. I wish you every success xx
  158. hope70

    My first weigh in and other general ramblings!!

    Well done! This is so great!!!!
  159. hope70

    advice pls

    Good luck!! xxx
  160. hope70

    anyone refeed for holiday then start up again??

    I meant...Final restart
  161. hope70

    anyone refeed for holiday then start up again??

    There is a thread called Final strait..Hallelujah. Or something like that. That is someone who refed, went on hol and came back, Inspirational!
  162. hope70

    The FINAL Re-start (Hallelulia!!)

    Good luck, you have done amazingly and it is so encouraging to hear someone refeeding and then coming straight back after going away! You are an inspiration!
  163. hope70

    I feel good about myself today because........

    I feel good about myself today because today marks my first full week on the programme. I was dreading it but it has not been as bad as I thought! Life is good!
  164. hope70

    advice pls

    Good luck. It is well worth it. Hard but great results. On the website there is a video that you need to watch before you go to the pharmacist. It will speed things up. If you haven't watched it you will have to borrow their DVD, go away, watch it and then return. I went in having watched it...
  165. hope70

    Restart WI

    Welcome back. Love your cat! Beautiful. Good luck. x
  166. hope70

    New Updates to MiniMins!

    This is really helpful, thanks!
  167. hope70

    Pro's and Cons!

    Con: Cold body meaning my husband wants me to warm up before he holds me :cry: Pro: Increased s*x drive!!:8855:
  168. hope70

    What should i do next time ?

    Hi I missed my lunchtime one today. Am looking forward to a chocolate treat before bed. i am going to try the peppermint tea with it as suggested in other threads. A couple of times I have felt I could not stop for a shake so instead decided to look like a mad woman at Waterloo station. I bought...
  169. hope70

    So COLD!

    Exercise did help thanks but generally continue to be freezing cold! xx
  170. hope70

    So COLD!

    will do!! Thanks for the support!
  171. hope70

    So COLD!

    Now there is a good thought! I off then.... and not for the bath! xx
  172. hope70

    Important Notice

    Thank you for responsibly monitoring and managing this site. It can't be an easy job with so much going on!
  173. hope70

    London Lipotrim

    So, we are North, South and South West! Really spread out! I had not heard of this until Nov last year when friend started. She is now at target and looks fab. Starting refeed in the next couple of weeks. Good luck all!
  174. hope70

    Am back on LT

    That is really helpful to know. I was tempted to chage from other post I have read but think I need to take all choice away from myself. I just am not able to moderate my food yet! All the best
  175. hope70

    So COLD!

    Roll on the summer- warmer and slimmer!
  176. hope70

    So COLD!

    I'm sure I will get used to it. The rest of me is okay, just hands, feet and nose (or so my son told me!).
  177. hope70

    How many sausages have you lost?

    LOL- wish that was enough to put me off sausages for life! Nearly but...
  178. hope70

    So COLD!

    My hands and feet are so cold. I have thermal socks, a heated cuddly toy and slippers. Still cold! At night my husband says it is like being in bed with ice cubes near his feet! Anyone know how to warm up! Also does this side effect last throughout or get better? Thanks!
  179. hope70

    Lipotrim 2009! Lots of New Members - Shall we do an Intro Thead?

    Cooking today- I did not realise how often I 'tasted' when I was cooking. I managed not to but had to keep checking myself!
  180. hope70

    I feel good about myself today because........

    Thank you! I am so shocked (and pround) that I managed it!
  181. hope70

    How many sausages have you lost?

    56 sausages!
  182. hope70

    I feel good about myself today because........

    I feel good about myself because... I saw a friend today who said I was glowing and looked really well! I managed to cook a meal that I love, serve it up and not even put a taste in my mouth despite being desparate to! I survived day 6 and continue to be determined.
  183. hope70

    Loose Clothes - woop woop!

    I too am a morning weigher. The pharmacy scales are a bit heavier than mine and I have to keep this in mind. It feels like a miracle watching the weight go down so quickly! I wore a skirt today that had been too tight. What bliss! Helped me through a rough day! Good luck x
  184. hope70

    i ate i ate i ate !!!!!!!!!!!

    Don't let one blip ruin all you have done. We learn from the falls! Put it down to experience, put it behind you and get back on the wagon with us. We would love to have you on this journey! x
  185. hope70

    He called me fat

    Hope all works out for you! Everyone says silly ad hurtful things at times. Try and see the wider picture and whether this is indicative of your relationship with him or an exception. If an exception it can be a liberating thing to forgive and move on. Not worth losing something good for one...
  186. hope70

    My first weigh in and other general ramblings!!

    Well done, we will do this! 7lbs is great!
  187. hope70

    my hair is falling out!

    Apparently it will grow back, and be healthier! My understanding is that it is temporary so hang in there!
  188. hope70

    I'm a plonker

    Thanks, Gem. I am only on day 6 and so am full of questions and worries. Also quite tearful today!! Really am encouraged by all on here. xx
  189. hope70

    Pro's and Cons!

    Con: the first few days Pro: The first weigh in Con: Strawberry shake Pro chicken soup Con: headaches Pro: energy
  190. hope70

    Heartburn, chest pains anyone?

    Hope it gets better. I'd mention it to your GP/Pharmacist when you see them. Heart burn is one thing but then to vomit as well is nasty. You may have the dreaded vommiting virus that is going round at the moment.
  191. hope70

    Am back on LT

    Hi there Welcome back!
  192. hope70

    I'm a plonker

    That's great to know. People who have talked about food replacement seem to say you put it all back on and more, So scared. I was not meaning to come across as having a go, or minimise what people have acheived. I apologise if it came over that way.
  193. hope70

    LT PCOS - What PCOS Is!

    me neither! just figured it from context in other posts over the past few days!
  194. hope70

    LT PCOS - What PCOS Is!

    time of the month x
  195. hope70

    I'm a plonker

    If all the 'old' lot are back, does that mean they all regained after they left? This is my greatest fear. Did they do the refeed? Does this forum ever hear from people that take off the weight and keep it off? Slight panic on the hardest day yet!
  196. hope70

    London Lipotrim

    I see a few of us are saying on different threads we are from London! I am from London, live in London and work in London. All South of the river!:talk017: I have to go to a chemist near Brixton as there is not one very close. I want to change my weigh in from a Saturday. I work in Lambeth and...
  197. hope70

    Hello - New LT User from London

    Hi I also have PCOS. Am realy annoyed no one told me about LT before, just doctors saying to drop the weight! I am on day 6. The first day was tough but other than that and cooking cakes with the children today, it has been okay. I am somewhat obsessed with food and dream about it constantly...
  198. hope70

    7lbs down! a lot to go...

    That is so funny, my mother always talks about packets of butter or lard- 14 packets of butter.
  199. hope70

    LT PCOS - What PCOS Is!

    Hi I have PCOS and am relieved to find LT as other diets do not seem to ft the bill. I have been very blessed. At 19 I was told my PCOS was so bad I would not have children. Now at 38 I have a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. Both conceived, after coming off the pill, within 2 weeks. The...
  200. hope70

    I'm a plonker

    I completely admire you. You have lost so much weight. I am convinced you will take off the 2 stone very quickly. What a massive acheivement..an inspiration!
  201. hope70

    a few lipotrim questions..!!

    Hi I am on day 5 and got weighed this morning so after only 4 days on the programme I lost 7lbs. I have 3-4 stone to take off. A friend is just at refeeding stage, having started in November with 3.5 stone to lose, even with a blip at Christmas! I found the first day the worse. Today I feel like...
  202. hope70

    Which teas?

    Thanks everyone. I managed to get a variety of leaf teas today- nettle, peppermint and eucalyptus in various combinations! All leaf, which is what it says on the bag. i felt like a woman obsessed in the tea aisle!
  203. hope70

    7lbs down! a lot to go...

    You are all so encouraging..Thank you! I am feeling very determined!
  204. hope70

    FatBrideToBe's Little Diary 2009 - Loving Gym

    They are my favourite! I really don't like strawberry and vanilla is not great.
  205. hope70

    If You Are Doing Lipotrim Please Post Here And Tell Your Story!

    Dinking more water really helped with the mouth problems! Although on the toilet all the time! I'm also on day 5! Good luck.
  206. hope70

    MY FIRST WEIGH IN

    congrats, that is amazing!
  207. hope70

    Which teas?

    Thanks! Don't think I will risk it!
  208. hope70

    Week 1 WI

    Well done, wow!!!! This is so exciting and giving me the motivation I need to continue! Never thought I'd be able to do this. Well done, well done, well done! x
  209. hope70

    Which teas?

    Hi Does anyone know if aniseed, fennel and licorice tea counts as a leaf tea?!! I feel so sad asking this. I have been relying on peppermint and have run out. Shopping later. I have one bag of this in the cupboard. Any other suggestions for nice leaf teas? Thanks
  210. hope70

    7lbs down! a lot to go...

    You have done amazingly already! I really admire you- 43lbs! Well done!
  211. hope70

    7lbs down! a lot to go...

    Hi I am now on day 5 and just had my first weigh in at the pharmacist. 7lbs. I was, to truthful, a little disappointed, as I normally drop 5lbs when I start a diet. The I realised it has only been 4 days! I am delighted. Thank you all for your in put onto this forum. It has really helped. Jane
  212. hope70

    Well ive taken my 1st step.......

    Good luck, this forum is great. Some very funny people!
  213. hope70

    Wierd accuring dreams

    Yes, me too! I have had so many weird dreams. They are mainly that I automatically eat and then remember and get upset because I have 'ruined it!' I wake convinced I have eaten. I can not believe how obsessed with food I am.
  214. hope70

    I may be being a bit dim or it may be the lack of calories!

    Thank you! I am having a problem with avatar but think I may now have a ticker!
  215. hope70

    I may be being a bit dim or it may be the lack of calories!

    Dear all I am on day 4 and doing okay. Weigh in tomorrow and am quite excited. It has been wonderful finding this site and hearing about your experience. I just feel I am missing out becuase I can not figure how to get a ticker or all the stuff you so beautifully have at the end of your posts! I...
  216. hope70

    First Day On Lipotrim

    How's it going on day 3? I'm on day 4- it does get better!
  217. hope70

    First Day On Lipotrim

    :) Hi I started yesterday. Hungry now and a horrible taste in my mouth. Oh and I seem to spend my life on the toilet! I am determined but so hard when cooking for the family! Good luck
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