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  1. katie_oxo

    CD & EXERCISE

    I've gone to the gym throughout the time I've been doing LL - in the first 4 months I lost exactly 5 stone and during that time I was doing a couple of aqua classes a week, a couple of pilates classes and some visits just to the gym itself. I was told that exercise may slow me down but I was...
  2. katie_oxo

    Week 15 and 50lbs gone!!

    And so you should be proud, you've done brilliantly - very well done :)
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    55lbs Down in 11 Weeks!

    Your necklace is gorgeous, well done for giving yourself presents. You deserve it especially now because you've now got less than 100lb to go - well done :)
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    Personal Shopper

    Never used one but really interested in hearing if anyone has. One of my friends was saying we should go to one of these 'colour people' who tells you what suits you but we've never got round to it.
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    Sooo hungry!

    Hi Minnie yep Totm get's me like that, in fact I've been like that the last few days - we've just got to keep on fighting it. Looking at you're ticker though you're doing great and you're soon going to be at your target - so when the hunger hits just smile and think of that :)
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    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    Come on ladies and gents - we need a 2.5lb loss off someone to get us over the 800lb makr --- we've currently lost 797.65lbs!!!! That's .35lbs off 57 stone!
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    4th week weigh in

    Well done NetNet, you're doing great :)
  8. katie_oxo

    week 9

    I'm glad you had a loss, but I'm even more glad that you owned up to the picking - hopefully now that you've done this it will slow down/or stop you picking over the next few weeks. You're doing really well with the diet so far - stick with it and you'll soon be across the finish line :)
  9. katie_oxo

    size 10 by crimbo

    skinnymonkey1day size 10 pippa size12 jodiejojo size10 itsnowornever size(edit) porgeous size12 Norwegian girl size14 hedgemag size12 xkarina24 size 8-10 missymoo size 10-12 blue_grapefruit size 12-14 Sazzy34 size 10-12 Katie_Oxo size 12-14 Must be feeling brave (or daft) this morning to even...
  10. katie_oxo

    No longer obese!

    Sharon it's so not wrong - just being overweight is a massive achievement, your body will truly be thanking you for it. Well done :)
  11. katie_oxo

    Silly Question ???Sorry

    Have you had photos taken of yourself? I think that we forget what we looked like at the beginning, and it's always more difficult to see it in yourself than it is in others. During my first 100 days I knew I'd lost weight as I had to buy smaller sized clothes but I couldn't 'see' it in...
  12. katie_oxo

    1st week management - 1st weigh in

    They're brilliant photos - you look fabulous, well done :)
  13. katie_oxo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hedgemag 14lbs Lost 3.5lbs Nessa 7lbs Cherry23 14lbs Mochaj 14lbs - Lost 2.25lbs Laney 12lbs Missymoo: 12lbs - Lost: 4lbs Skinnymonkey: 14lbs - Lost: 2lbs voodoo: 18lbs Lost 8lbs SpanglyRainbow 14lbs Wanttobeslim: 10lbs Kangy 14lbs Jay2007: 14lbs Deisegirl 14lbs Ava 14lb lost 4lbs FitAndTrim 15...
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    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 12lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 0lbs Porgeous Lost 34.5lb EllieG Lost 20lb Sophia-Jo Lost 25lbs Myrtlemoo Lost 27lbs Ava Lost 40lb Ninababes Lost 14lbs Sonkie Lost 7lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 20.5lb silhouettes Lost 28lbs Kurious-Oranj Lost 28.75...
  15. katie_oxo

    So I just got back from My CDC's. . . . .

    Chika you're doing brilliantly - well done :)
  16. katie_oxo

    urgent help needed!

    I want date news too --- ooh first signs of romance, lovely :)
  17. katie_oxo

    IF (sorry Rudyard)

    That really is just brilliant - I'm going to print that out - thanks.
  18. katie_oxo

    my birthday night out pic

    You look gorgeous, they're lovely photos.
  19. katie_oxo

    Just Do It's Before and After Photos

    You look bl**dy wonderful, just gorgeous - very well done :)
  20. katie_oxo

    VLCD in today's Sunday Mirror

    Also posted this in the CD forum. There are a couple of articles about VLCD's in todays Sunday Mirror - one (in the magazine) about a woman who lost 11 stone and another (in the paper) about a family who lost 40 stone. The one where the woman lost 11 says she went on CD and lost 2 stone in...
  21. katie_oxo

    VLCD double in Sunday Mirror

    There are a couple of articles about VLCD's in todays Sunday Mirror - one (in the magazine) about a woman who lost 11 stone and another (in the paper) about a family who lost 40 stone. The one where the woman lost 11 says she went on CD and lost 2 stone in 6 months but then put it back on...
  22. katie_oxo

    Braving some piccies!!

    You look wonderful, you must feel great ;)
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    Any ladies in the Netherlands who want wide calf fitting boots?

    Thanks for that Anoushka, I'm going for another trip to Amsterdam next month so will go have a look at the shop.
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    Skydive tomorrow!

    Well I'm not experienced at all as I've never done it but I am sooooooooooo jealous that I've gone a serious shade of green. Enjoy it, look on the positive side ie you're not gonna die and you're gonna have one of the best days of your life. Please let us know afterwards just how great it is.
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    I am no longer overweight!!!!

    Well done Ruth, you've done brilliantly --- enjoy your day you thoroughly deserve to have a great time.
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    REPUTATION COMMENTS.

    If you look at the bottom of the left hand panel of each post there's a little circle button that show's whether the poster is on or off line next to that there's a pair of strange looking weighing scales - well you click on that. When you click on it a little box will come up for you to leave a...
  27. katie_oxo

    Wanting to give up

    Don't be saying sorry Shell, you don't have anything to be sorry for, you just do what is right for you. Best of luck :)
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    Wanting to give up

    :grouphugg:Shell please don't give up, you're so going to regret it if you do. Look at how far you've come so far, if you stick with it the rest will soon follow. I've been at a conference today and had to do the same as you in ignoring the most gorgeous foods - believe me it does get easier. If...
  29. katie_oxo

    I know there's a Birthday forum, but... Happy Birthday Mrs Lard!!!

    Mrs L - I hope you're having a lovely day ..... Happy Birthday xxx
  30. katie_oxo

    JJ's aqua fit class

    That's great Janet, I'm glad you enjoyed it ..... and some good news is that it gets even better the more you go :)
  31. katie_oxo

    What can you see yourself wearing on Christmas day?

    Don't know what I'll be wearing - we're going to Morocco for Christmas (21st to 30th Dec) and though I'm really looking forward to it as I've never been away for Christmas before, the clothes thing is going to be mad. I'm hoping to be at the most a size 14 by then (hopefully 12!! scary thought)...
  32. katie_oxo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hedgemag 14lbs Nessa 7lbs Cherry23 14lbs Mochaj 14lbs Laney 12lbs Missymoo: 12lbs Skinnymonkey: 14lbs voodoo: 18lbs SpanglyRainbow 14lbs Wanttobeslim: 10lbs Kangy 14lbs Jay2007: 14lbs Deisegirl 14lbs Ava 14lbs FitAndTrim 15 lbs jazz 14lbs pippa- 20lb vc103: 14lbs Sarah M 14lbs Hazel05: 15lb...
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    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 12lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 30lb EllieG Lost 16lb Sophia-Jo Lost 25lbs Myrtlemoo Lost 27lbs Ava Lost 36lb Ninababes Lost 14lbs Sonkie Lost 7lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 14.5lb silhouettes Lost 24lbs Kurious-Oranj Lost 29.25...
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    Im so excited!....

    Deb you've done brilliantly :clap: very well done
  35. katie_oxo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hedgemag 14lbs Nessa 7lbs Cherry23 14lbs Mochaj 14lbs Laney 12lbs Missymoo: 12lbs Skinnymonkey: 14lbs voodoo: 18lbs SpanglyRainbow 14lbs Wanttobeslim: 10lbs Kangy 14lbs Jay2007: 14lbs Deisegirl 14lbs Ava 14lbs FitAndTrim 15 lbs jazz 14lbs pippa- 20lb vc103: 14lbs Sarah M 14lbs Hazel05: 15lb...
  36. katie_oxo

    Exercise on LL

    Oh Janet that must have been awful, just the cold part of that must have been horrific enough ... and yep, after that you can survive anything :)
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    Exercise on LL

    JJ go to Aqua aerobics you'll be so glad you did. I started at over 19 stones and went to a-a and it really does help === there are women there of all shapes and sizes and your body can't be seen that well either as you're in the pool. The exercise doesn't feel to bad at the time of doing it...
  38. katie_oxo

    The 'When I am slim and healthy, Im gonna do ' Thread.

    I am going to love love love sitting by the pool ... and swimming in it. I'm going to learn how to ride a motorbike (everyone take up flying lessons) I'm sorely tempted to do a parachute jump! .... watch this space :) I'm going to have a family photograph done (with hubby and 3 kids) for...
  39. katie_oxo

    Decision time

    Well done Jo on reaching where you are and for having the confidence to move forwards. You sound so positive, I'm sure you'll do brilliantly :)
  40. katie_oxo

    Just Do It has Just Done It!

    JDI - that's brilliant, well done to you. Love the fact that you weren't recognised ;)
  41. katie_oxo

    I am proud of me and my achievements

    FNM - I'm so glad you're feeling so much more positive - you can do this, you've already proved that. Keep it going and you'll soon be at your goal, imagine what everyone will be saying then :)
  42. katie_oxo

    HELP cant stop buying new clothes !

    That's a brilliant post HCW - great to hear that my shopping is going to get even worse ... thought it was bad enough now :) Have a brilliant weekend, hope you both have a Happy Anniversary!
  43. katie_oxo

    Come in and introduce yourself - Cambridge Diet Forum Role Call!

    Hi everyone, I'm an LL'er who's constantly reading the cambridge posts so thought I'd write a bit too. I'm Cath, I'm 38 and live near Wigan, I've 3 children (youngest is 14) and I've been married for nearly 20 years. Up until I got married I weighed between 8 and 9 stone but then over the years...
  44. katie_oxo

    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 18lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 26.5lb EllieG Lost 11lb Sophia-Jo Lost 25lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 27lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 30lb Ninababes Lost 5lbs Sonkie Lost 7lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 14.5lb kittyb anna-b...
  45. katie_oxo

    New Bar flavours

    I'm just sat eating the Raspberry and Cranberry bar now too - it's quite firm and very sweet - it does have that pretend chocolate around the outside of it .... it's much much nicer than the fruit one though.
  46. katie_oxo

    100lb Off!

    That really is excellent, you've done brilliantly - well done :)
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    First time of cheating...

    Cheers Sez, I know you're right - I'm hoping the scales will be kind to me tomorrow but if not then I'll just keep on sticking to the diet and at some point they'll have to be :)
  48. katie_oxo

    Woo Hoo - Size 14!!!

    That's fabulous, well done - wear that skirt with pride :)
  49. katie_oxo

    First time of cheating...

    ... last night I went for a meal with my hubby, no reason behind it I just suddenly came up with the idea that I wanted us to go out - we went to the Curry Mile in Manchester and I had an Indian .... to be honest I didn't even really enjoy it - though loved being out with him. I'm in...
  50. katie_oxo

    What on earth will i do this weekend??????

    Isn't it a no car weekend in Preston this weekend? I'm sure I saw something about it on the website at work. The roads in the centre are all closed and there's all sorts of stalls and displays on in the roads - might be nice to have a look around those.
  51. katie_oxo

    Christmas Target Outfits

    This is a really good idea and one I hadn't thought of - I'll have to have a look around some websites. Can't buy one yet as I've no idea what size to go for - currently in size 16 and am planning on doing SS apart from 3 days in November when I'm going to Amsterdam so have no idea where I'll...
  52. katie_oxo

    Advice Please - Laxatives/Toilet Habits

    Movicol worked for me, worked really well -- I struggle with Dulcolax not working too.
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    New Bar flavours

    I love the nut crunch - I have it toasted till it's just going dark and then sprinkle a touch of salt on it ... read about doing it that way in someones blog and I'm glad I did, it's lovely.
  54. katie_oxo

    2nd Day!

    Well done - all those trips to the loo burn up calories for you too! The hunger will soon pass, just go for it one day at a time - the weight will soon be falling off you.
  55. katie_oxo

    weight loss and dress size loss

    I was 19st 1 and a size 26 - I'm now 14st 3 and I'm in Next size 16 - - and I'm 5ft 1.25" --- don't want to forget my 1/4 inch :)
  56. katie_oxo

    New Bar flavours

    Our LL said we'd be able to have them at our next class - next Monday - and that she'd give us samples to try .... can't wait :)
  57. katie_oxo

    My Makeover

    Wow you look stunning - you should have them up on every wall! Brilliant :)
  58. katie_oxo

    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 15lb Linda lost 10. Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 26.5lb EllieG Lost 11lb Sophia-Jo Lost 21lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 19lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 25lb Ninababes Lost 5lbs Sonkie Lost 7lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 10.5lb kittyb anna-b...
  59. katie_oxo

    Week 6 weigh in

    That's brilliant Sun, you must be made up :)
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    Is it harder to start over again?

    I'd stick to the diet if it were me, it is a lot harder to start again once you've eaten. You can still have romantic meals with your boyfriend, you don't have to eat to sit at a table with him - just sit and chat with a nice glass of iced water --- I'm off to Riga in 4 weeks and that's what...
  61. katie_oxo

    1st week weigh in tonight...

    Good luck - am sure you'll do brilliantly.
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    got the biggest stomach ache ever

    I've only ever had that when I overdid it on the water flavourings - have you been drinking a lot of them?
  63. katie_oxo

    16 at Next!

    Cheers for your messages everyone, I'm still smiling over it todayl Sadly I'm in a meeting tomorrow so can't wear my jeans for work but I can do on Tuesday.... can't wait --- might even have to walk round with the label hanging out the back :)
  64. katie_oxo

    cambridge or LL

    Here goes but you know I'm gonna forget something Shakes - Raspberry, banana, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, toffee or caramel (not too sure which as I don't buy it) Soups - Mushroom, Chicken, Thai Chilli, Vegetable Bars - Lemon, Toffee, Nut Crunch, Fruit All the above are part of the £66 you...
  65. katie_oxo

    magic underwear?

    I got some excellent knickers in Debenhams, they really did the trick - they have them in different styles too, those that cover your tummy and those that go up to your bust.
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    cambridge or LL

    Well there's 2 parts to this one, one being how much can you afford as Cambride is £30+ a week and Lighter Life is £66 (I do LL so only know the cost of this one of the top of my head) - also whether you feel you need the counselling side of the programme which you get with LL. Some people do...
  67. katie_oxo

    Coped with lots of food challenges this week.

    You've done brilliantly battling and winning against so much temptation there - very well done!
  68. katie_oxo

    16 at Next!

    Went shopping with my daughter today and I wasn't planning on buying anything as I've got all the 18's I need - she was mooching round the shop taking ages so I thought I'd try the Next petite jean on, didn't think they'd fit but wanted to get an idea as to how long they are as I'm only a...
  69. katie_oxo

    After my gain for no reason.....

    Well done, that's a really good loss :)
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    I'm just obese!!

    Well done Ava - isn't it a great feeling 'just' being obese ... I was made up when I got into the 30's. You're doing brilliantly, you'll soon lose the rest of it.
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    Lighter life story in daily Mirror

    Just read it now - Family fit club - Sex and Health - Your Life - Showbiz - Mirror.co.uk Good to see it's a positive article.
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    First weigh in / a couple questions!

    That's brilliant Spoogs, well done :)
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    Oh my poor legs!

    Well I got back on it today at lunch, felt fine and the hills didn't feel as bad - going to do the same tomorrow and then bring it home for the weekend ...... got to say that it don't feel too good on the old backside, maybe one bad thing about having lost 5 stone!
  74. katie_oxo

    I've put on and i have stuck to it and i cant stop crying

    How much have you put on? To be honest if you've put on and you've stuck to it then I wouldn't worry about it, my weight often fluctuates between days and times of day and times of the month - and as long as I know that I've not cheated then I also know that it's not real 'weight'. Honestly I...
  75. katie_oxo

    An Intro from Spoogs - Hello everyone!!!!

    Hi Spoogs Good on you for starting, the weight will soon be falling off you. You'll soon get the hang of making the shakes and get to like them. You can have the bars when you're in ketosis, usually after about day 4 - it's great then cos you get something to bite on. Keep on losing and...
  76. katie_oxo

    Oh my poor legs!

    I've had a bike for about 3 years and have only ever rode it 3 times ... and that was 3 years ago! I never had one when I was growing up so this is my first bike and to say that I'm very very wobbly on it is putting it very mildly. Anyway I decided that now is the time to get it out and have a...
  77. katie_oxo

    Is E45 cream good for saggy skin?

    Not sure if it still is but Bio Oil was going really cheap (just a couple of quid) at Home & Bargain - might be worth checking out.
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    Anyone started in September?

    MrsBB2B well done on sticking to the plan at your party, and it's great to hear that you had such a good night. Brilliant news about the dress being too big for you ---- only thing is that your new one will be too big for you soon too!
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    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 11lb Linda Lost 3lbs Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 23.5lb EllieG Lost 11lb Sophia-Jo Lost 21lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 13lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 20lb Ninababes Lost 5lbs Sonkie Lost 5lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 8lb kittyb anna-b silhouettes...
  80. katie_oxo

    Thinking of joining Lighterlife!

    Hi NetNet I've got to be honest and tell you that it's the best thing I've ever done - nothing has made me feel as good as this diet has made me feel. You really don't feel hungry as your body goes into ketosis and though you might occasionally long for something that soon passes ..... and...
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    TOTM- question for the girls!

    It surely does today cos I've got the most horrid period pains, feel all out of kilt and have cos of this just scraped the paint off hubbys car on the wheel arch while I was parking on the drive .... something I've done thousands of times and never touched the walls before! Be glad when it's...
  82. katie_oxo

    TOTM- question for the girls!

    Can't help you with this one sorry Sez, all I can say is that mine have gone a lot more regular and apart from that the only difference is that they're not quite as heavy as they were before. Hopefully someone will be along with some better info for you soon.
  83. katie_oxo

    Finally ... got to goal!

    I've posted in another thread but those pictures are that good it deserves saying twice just how brilliantly you've done, stunning. Keep smiling :) Cath
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    My Before and After pics, arghhh :-)

    Bagpuss they are truly amazing - you look absolutely stunning. You must be so proud of yourself :)
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    JJ's wk 2 weigh in

    Janet I've got to say very well done - 16lbs in 2 weeks really is brilliant..... keep on going and the rest will soon follow :)
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    OT Cooking programmes

    I too watch them and I've also bought more cookery books since starting this diet than I'd ever bought before!
  87. katie_oxo

    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 9lb Linda Lost 3lbs Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 19.5lb EllieG Lost 7lb Sophia-Jo Lost 16lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 13lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 16lb Ninababes Lost 5lbs Sonkie Lost 5lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 8lb kittyb anna-b silhouettes...
  88. katie_oxo

    What was your start weight and how much did you lose in 100 days??

    I lost 4.5 stone in the 100 days - I started my own next 100 days just over 2 weeks ago and I'm hoping to lose 4 stone before Christmas.
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    Little Lumps under skin , apparently LL side effect?

    I've got these in my arms too - least I know what they are now!
  90. katie_oxo

    My blog

    Love the blog, I'll add it to my faves and keep checking it. You'll be so glad you joined LL, I'd add it to the list of one of the best things I've ever done - don't regret it one iota...... and being male you're going to lose your weight all the more quickly ... you'll soon be on the slide...
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    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    WL8S Lost 9lb Linda Lost 3lbs Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 19.5lb EllieG Lost 7lb Sophia-Jo Lost 16lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 13lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 16lb Ninababes Lost 5lbs Sonkie Lost 5lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 8lb kittyb anna-b silhouettes...
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    Finally.... I start on Tuesday

    Hi Good luck for your start - you'll soon be so glad you did. The shakes aren't the same as the cambridge ones, I think some of theirs come ready made in a tetra pack. The shakes on LL are strawberry, chocolate, banana, vanilla, raspberry and toffee and they all come in powder form which...
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    Christmas Challenge.... WELL DONE YOU LOT - almost 100 stone lost between you

    Hi can I join the challenge please - I really want to lose 56lb by Christmas ..... my loss last week was 5lb Thanks
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    Yippee - triple whammy

    Firstly well done on hitting the 3 stone goal, that's a brilliant achievement :clap: Yours is a really good post, full of positivity showing what just 10 weeks can do - best of luck for the rest of your journey :)
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    Progress photos - now in Route to Management

    Well done Stu, you look brilliant :) Cath
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    Dilemma...

    ISOM I really understand why you're doing this and am completely with you, you've done brilliantly to get where you are and I know how determined you are and that you will carry on until you hit your goal. Please do keep posting :) Cath
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    Nut Crunch - the work of the devil himself??

    I'm a nut crunch addict - I really do enjoy them. I didn't like the first one that I just ate as it came (though now I like them like that too) - but I read in a blog that they taste better if they've been toasted for about 1 minute and sprinkled with a touch of salt..... and yes that was the...
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    Back on Track weigh in result

    Well done on your loss :)
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    Dilemma...

    Those photos are bl**dy brilliant, what a difference - well done! :clap: Re the stopping abstinence - I really can understand where you are coming from in that you don't want to stop now when you are so close, however, you would continue to lose weight while on Management. From what I've...
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    Feeling relief after family wedding (long post)

    Well done on getting through the day so well, especially after forgetting to take your packs! More good news is that now it's over you'll have one less thing to worry about, I know what it's like when you're constantly thinking about situations like this. Cath
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    Bruising

    Yes, I noticed another one at the top of my leg the other day on the front of my thigh, have no recollection of even knocking it.
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    Hair Loss during Foundation?

    I didn't notice it whilst in abstinence but wow have I noticed it whilst I've been eating on holiday - there is loads of it literally just falling out all the time --- I felt so sorry for the chambermaids in the hotels we were staying in that I kept cleaning the bathrooms. Back to abstinence...
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    10 weeks into Foundation - and leaving!

    Well done Bex, it's great to hear the way you feel - very positive. All the best for WW, I'm sure you'll do great.
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    Hi! Sez is back from hols!

    Hi Sez and welcome back - when I went away I put on 13lbs and lost it all in a week, this holiday I've put on a bit more and am hoping to be where I was in the next few weeks .... so you may find by the time that you go on Thursday that there's no gain to show. Well done on getting straight...
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    Trying to catch up

    We went to America, travelled round the west coast so went to San Francisco, LA, Vegas, Yosemite, Napa Valley and back to San Francisco - was a perfect holiday, just wasn't good for my weight. Clotheswise though I can see/feel a difference in myself I haven't gone up a size and all the clothes...
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    Trying to catch up

    Pussycat you're amazing - well done, staying abstinent in such situations is something to be very proud of, and if you've done that and come out smiling then I don't think you'll have any problem staying abstinent on holiday. I've just come back from 4 weeks holiday where I didn't remain...
  107. katie_oxo

    then and now

    Well done, you look really good :)
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    Introductions to LL

    A girl (well woman now) that I grew up with has started after meeting me in Comet ... or Currys. She asked how I'd lost the weight so I told her and I've heard since that she's started - I'll have to give her a ring and see how she's getting on.
  109. katie_oxo

    Weighing yourself at home - effect on morale?

    I get on the scales every morning but have to say that I never let any gains bother me - I knew that as I was sticking to the diet I couldn't really 'gain' as such .... and yes I chart them as well, spurs me on to see the difference on the screen like that. Cath
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    Going on a holiday tomorrow!

    Have a great time - enjoy :)
  111. katie_oxo

    Over half way !!!!!

    Laura well well done, you've done brilliantly :)
  112. katie_oxo

    Suzy A's Before and After photos

    Suzy you look fabulous - very well done :clap:
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    Bye

    Sarah you're anything but a failure - I've not been on here for a few days so am unsure whether there are posts written before this where you say that your struggling. We all struggle, and yes some will stick with it for a short time, some for a while and some to the end - but doing any of...
  114. katie_oxo

    Thought Records - a "how to" guide (would you be interested?)

    I'd be very glad of it thanks Mrs :)
  115. katie_oxo

    I feel soooo good!!!

    What a brilliant post - well done Cherry ...... it's great to know that you're feeling so good :clap:
  116. katie_oxo

    First night nerves!

    That's a great loss TT2, well done. The whole going to the loo thing does get easier, your body gets used to the amount of water that you're taking in and you're not always rushing off to the loo (or even worse to find one) after a while.
  117. katie_oxo

    I'm 'NORMAL'

    That's brilliant, well done :)
  118. katie_oxo

    Got my motivation back.

    Kate very well done for getting back to it - you've made the right choice ---- stick with it and you'll soon be at your goal.
  119. katie_oxo

    Just curious

    I'm not sure but I thought that you could go back a month at a time if you'd finished the foundation stage - or you can start back at foundation if you want. Good luck!
  120. katie_oxo

    I'm new!

    Ouch Maz, things falling off wardrobe don't sound good - least if you had a good cry you've got it out of your system. You've had a really excellent start to LL, stick with it and you will soon be at your goal. Welcome to the group :)
  121. katie_oxo

    shock, surprise, delight...all of that!

    Some of the exercises mentioned sound the same as we do in Pilates and they really are worth doing. Might be worth seeing if you can get hold of a pilates book Mrs - there's exercises for every area and they really do tone you up.
  122. katie_oxo

    Wind?

    I get it when I have alot of water - specially if it's got the flavourings in!
  123. katie_oxo

    Strange comment in developers last night...

    I agree it is a strange thing for someone who's on the programme to say - as has been said you'd expect it from someone who wasn't on the diet ..... maybe it was her way of being nice?? You keep on going, you'll know when you're the right weight for yourself and for starting management :)
  124. katie_oxo

    Wish me luck not sure I can do it!

    Suzy very well done - to lose on holiday is brilliant :) Bet you felt (and looked) great in your bikini! Cath
  125. katie_oxo

    Feeling down and thinking of quitting :(

    That's brilliant news Bex - made up that you had such a good loss...... and yes bin those scales if they're showing the wrong weight. And you're right .... 3 months is nothing and the result at the end is so worth it.
  126. katie_oxo

    There's 5 stone less of me!

    Been to group tonight and lost 3lbs which brings me to a grand total of 5 stone! I am so so happy, can't believe that I've done it. It really does come in 3's - today it's exactly 4 months to the day since I started LL and today for the first time I have: - Worn size 16 jeans - Been a weight...
  127. katie_oxo

    Quick Hello - New Member

    Hi Sharon Welcome to Minimins, you've found a brilliant site for all the support, advice and chat you'll want while you're doing LL. Well done on your weight loss so far.
  128. katie_oxo

    Treats for Skin

    I'm a Clarins girl too, love the stuff and feel like it's doing me some good. I use the Tonic Body Treatment Oil after a shower, followed by the body firming cream and the bust gel. Shower wise I'm really into Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily - it's just gorgeous.
  129. katie_oxo

    My before, 100 day and after photos

    Jo you look great, so slim and toned - well done :)
  130. katie_oxo

    I want to Eat!!!!!!

    Sam I'm so glad you didn't give in to the thoughts. Well done! :)
  131. katie_oxo

    ME AGAIN...

    Red it's great to have you back. Just grit those teeth and stick with it - you know that the diet works, you know that you can stick to the diet so you know that you can lose the weight. Go for it and aim to do one day at a time - just think that if you do stick to it this will be a part of...
  132. katie_oxo

    Feeling down and thinking of quitting :(

    Bex I hope you're feeling brighter and more on an 'up' this morning. Please do stick with the diet, this really is the quickest way that you're going to reach your goal, even if you did stick to WW it would take you a good few months to lose 3 stone and on LL it's only going to take you a...
  133. katie_oxo

    Takeaway House

    I'll def be reading that article Mrs L - got to say that I do miss curries, luckily last night though none of them went for one that I'd have got so it wasn't totally bad :)
  134. katie_oxo

    Takeaway House

    Hubbys brother has been here today all day helping fit our new kitchen and his girlfriend and I have been shopping --- they're all now eating a gorgeous smelling Indian takeaway including nan breads and poppadoms - while I've just had a soup and have now got lemon biscuits and water ---- I'm not...
  135. katie_oxo

    Ketosis Fairy has left the building!

    Sez your positivity is just great, you sund really good. Re the ketosis I'd say 4 days - after my holiday I got back on the wagon on the Thursday and was back in ketosis by the Monday (though could have been before but I never test at home). Anyway what was your sisters reaction to the new you?
  136. katie_oxo

    Argument with b/f - Chinese and Wine :-(

    Yes we can and we do --- best thing you can do now is forget about what you've eaten and drank .... just move on from there and get back on the wagon. Hope you get it sorted with your boyfriend too.
  137. katie_oxo

    The three major goals!

    Sarah all those goals smashed - you're doing amazingly well, very well done :clap: :clap:
  138. katie_oxo

    Losing weight in weird places

    I've been telling people that it's that area for me that's just not shrinking. Clothes are fitting around my waist but that part of my body is just sat there on top - so I'm ending up wearing pants that are too big round the waist so that that part doesn't look as obvious. Going to have to...
  139. katie_oxo

    Official end of foundation total loss 4stone 4lbs!!!!

    HCW - Well done, that's a brilliant weight loss and size 16's wow, just gorgeous :) Cath
  140. katie_oxo

    Blood Pressure

    Hi was your bp done at a chemist? I only ask because I had mine done at one a couple of months ago and for the first time in my life I had high bp - but when I went to my doctors my bp was around it's usual which falls in the normal. I don't think the machines are as good at the chemists...
  141. katie_oxo

    Advice please - weigh ins

    Peridot to be honest, I think that as long as you do the same thing each week you will show a true loss. When my class was early evening I'd only have a breakfast and lunch but now it starts at 8pm I have a pack at 6ish as well and then a bar/soup when I come home. I tend to drink water in the...
  142. katie_oxo

    I think I'm falling off the wagon!!! Help!!!

    Nat you've done amazingly well not to give in and eat food. As ISOM says you need to take it one day at a time, but do try and get your 4 packs inside you, I'd hate you to be ill because you're eating so little. Stay strong and your weight really will soon be gone.
  143. katie_oxo

    FAO Sonkie

    Sonya your new picture on your posts is lovely - it's a really gorgeous shot :)
  144. katie_oxo

    3st

    Lotty that is brilliant - well done! The rest will soon follow :)
  145. katie_oxo

    Warning - Banana Muffin

    I've not tried a banana muffin and after reading this thread I don't think I'll be making one :) Cath
  146. katie_oxo

    Official Post Holiday Weigh In

    Thanks everyone :D I'm really happy with my loss, since Monday I've lost a couple more pound on my home scales so hopefully this Monday will be a good one too! Heaven - I ate all sorts and drank even more! All my good intentions flew out of the window. I did tend to avoid carbs for the...
  147. katie_oxo

    Updated photos...Now on management and happy with my weight/size!

    Oh you are gorgeously one Skinny Minny :) You look brilliant - well done on an excellent weight loss. Cath
  148. katie_oxo

    Official Post Holiday Weigh In

    Went to class last night and I've lost 3lbs bringing me to a total of 67lbs - absolutely made up. This is despite putting on 11.5lbs on holiday, I managed to lose it in 5 days due to getting straight back to the packs. This makes me feel a lot better now about planning to eat when I go to...
  149. katie_oxo

    Yo-Yo's Diary

    You can probably get away with making the soups in work, I do every day and don't use a blender or anything - just mix them well with a spoon as you would a cup-a-soup. You might get the odd little lump on top but not much more than you'd get in a normal soup. I love it when clothes don't fit...
  150. katie_oxo

    Yo-Yo's Diary

    Well done, that's a really good loss, a great start to your diet .... the rest will soon follow! Cath
  151. katie_oxo

    A quick hello from a new member!

    Wow well done to both of you, Bex and Skinnymalink --- you've both made a wonderful start and the rest will soon be falling off you. Cath
  152. katie_oxo

    A new me from today!

    Sez it's the rainy fortnight as from today cos Wimbledon is starting :( I want sunshine, 2 weeks off work and tennis :) Cath
  153. katie_oxo

    I love you all!!!

    LOL know exactly how you feel Sez - it's a great place to be :) Cath
  154. katie_oxo

    thanks for the welcome

    Christine you are so not alone - and you won't be as long as you're using this site. You'll get all the support, laughter and friendship you need here to get you through your LL journey. Good luck and keep us posted :) Cath
  155. katie_oxo

    I did it! 2 FAB things!!!

    Well done, you did brilliantly getting through that. And another congrats on getting to day 25! Just think, it will soon be your own wedding too :) Cath
  156. katie_oxo

    In a bad way.

    I agree with everyone that the whole '100 days' is worked upon and around so much when we are on LL - it's like a final hurdle for us to cross ..... then some of us get there and it's a big let down - bit like a bad new years eve where you think everyone in the world except you is doing...
  157. katie_oxo

    Fat/Sugar Free V Full Fat Sugar

    I'd also been thinking about this for when (long time yet) I'm eating. I'd decided that I was going to do the full fat/sugar and stay away from those with the added chemicals - just use a lot less of the full. Am also planning on looking into a more veg based, basic diet - with as little in...
  158. katie_oxo

    holidays

    I was away last week and came back on Wednesday - when I got weighed on Thurs morning I'd gained 11.5lbs (since the Wed morning of the week before). Now since the plane landed I've been right back on track, got straight back into the diet as I had planned and this morning when I got weighed my...
  159. katie_oxo

    A new me from today!

    Wow what a difference indeed - you look lovely :) Cath
  160. katie_oxo

    A quick hello from a new member!

    Hi Bex and welcome, You'll find all the info and support you need here - good luck for your weigh in and let us know how you get on. Cath
  161. katie_oxo

    IT FITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 16 days before the wedding!!

    You look stunning, you're going to be a beautiful bride :) Cath
  162. katie_oxo

    ICEMOOSE BACK ON THE WARD

    Good to hear that he's doing well .... hopefully he'll be feeling alot better very soon. Cath
  163. katie_oxo

    Ready to give up - Any advice please

    Hi Sarah Sorry to hear that you're struggling in this way. If you really feel that you can't do without any food would you not consider doing the plan on Cambridge that allows you to eat meals - 790. This would mean that you're still following a good sensible diet plan that would let you...
  164. katie_oxo

    dizzy, muzzy head with headache

    Hi Sez Hopefully you'll be feeling better today - I'd say there's a good chance it is to do with the weather as I often get like that when we're due a storm and it doesn't come. Cath
  165. katie_oxo

    A new me

    Good to hear that it worked for you Stu - I've read lots of good reports about it on here but never had it done. Maybe one day.... Cath
  166. katie_oxo

    My 48 hours at hospital.....

    Aww sorry to hear about your daughter being ill, good to read that she's back home and doing well. You did really well to stick to the diet while there and going through the chaos of emotions that having an ill child puts you through - well done. Cath
  167. katie_oxo

    1st time off the rails in 2007 - and the world hasn't ended!

    Well done on the new 'you' coming out - as you say the old you would have flipped and blown it for a few days but the new you is much stronger than that. You've done the best thing, you've realised that you can have bad moments, minutes, hours and then carry on sensibly as before - ie we can be...
  168. katie_oxo

    I've got no clothes! (and other stuff)

    Stu what a joy having nothing to wear cos they're all too big - it is a great feeling isn't it, hope you have a good day shopping and I'm sure you'll feel great in your tux tonight. Cath
  169. katie_oxo

    Progress pictures

    Laura those pics are excellent, you really can see such a difference - your hard work has definitely paid off :) Cath
  170. katie_oxo

    Unofficial After Holiday Weight Gain

    Thanks ladies, really appreciate your support and messages. Day 1 has gone pretty well, shake for breakfast and then soup for lunch, and then crisps and soup this evening after I'd been to aqua. Hoping to get to pilates a couple of times over the weekend so hopefully that will all help lose...
  171. katie_oxo

    Flip me! I'm Gorgeous!

    That's a fabulous post Sarah - well done on loving you and what you see --- beautiful :) Cath
  172. katie_oxo

    First food in 166 days...

    Well done to you for losing so much and doing so well. I know what you mean about it not tasting as good as it used to - I thought that when I had my first meal last week (was on holiday - now on day 1 of abstinence again.) Hope you have a lovely weekend, you should post a pic of yourself in...
  173. katie_oxo

    Got winked at!

    Wow, now that's lovely news - no wonder you're still smiling. Here's to many more winks to come :) Cath
  174. katie_oxo

    It's going OK

    Hi Julie By my reckoning you're going to be on day 6 now - how's it all going for you? I've been on hol the last week so only just reading the posts and catching up. Stick with the diet, it's amazing and you'll be so glad you did. I'm currently back on day 1 after having eaten for the...
  175. katie_oxo

    Hope for anyone with saggy boobs!

    Cheers AJ - this is good news for you and for the rest of us. I currently hate the crinklyness of my boobs as they were always so firm ..... would still rather be slim with crinkly boobs though rather than fat and firm boobed :) Cath
  176. katie_oxo

    calling all brides!!

    Helen that is an amazing dress, stunning - bet you can't wait for your big day now :) Cath
  177. katie_oxo

    Bloody marvellous!

    Wow size 14 - brilliant news! Well done, I'd have danced round the changing room too! Cath
  178. katie_oxo

    Unofficial After Holiday Weight Gain

    Came back from Poland last night after having had the most brilliant time - got up this morning to find that in the week away I've got a weight gain of 11.5lbs! My resolution of only having an evening meal each night went out the window after a couple of days but I did eat healthily and for the...
  179. katie_oxo

    What dress size at what weight

    I'm much the same as yourself - I'm just over 5'1" and am currently an 18 --- when I started I was a (tight)24 or 26. I went shopping yesterday and it was great just going in DP's and Next - loved it! Cath
  180. katie_oxo

    I am officially OVERWEIGHT!

    That's great Stu, well done.... you'll soon be doing a 'normal' post :) Cath
  181. katie_oxo

    Just eaten my first meal

    Cheers Ladies :) Still feel full this morning, said to hubby that I feel like I used to when I'd had too much chinese the night before! Went and bought a couple of last minute bits yesterday and I got a couple of lovely size 18 tops in Next and a pair of size 16 trousers ..... even bought...
  182. katie_oxo

    I am officially NORMAL!

    Jo I can only imagine how good you must be feeling today - very well done, you've done brilliantly :) Cath
  183. katie_oxo

    My Wagon has Ran Off!!!!!

    Sam please don't beat yourself up over this - today is only Tuesday and if you stick to the diet properly from now till Saturday I'm sure you won't have a gain and that your ticker will move in the right direction. Okay so you've had a blip, that doesn't mean that it's all over for you - today...
  184. katie_oxo

    hacked off...

    ISOM, you're so strong and you can do this. I know there are hard days and I do feel that this are psychologically worse due to it being the end of a stage. I've got to say though that 3 months really is nothing - you've done that so far and you and I both know that we'd rather do another 3...
  185. katie_oxo

    Well I am under my target weight...

    That's fabulous news Anna, you've done brilliantly - hope management is great for you. Cath
  186. katie_oxo

    Just eaten my first meal

    .. and it feels very strange... first real food that I've ate in 103 days! Definitely feel like I've overeaten just through having had some food. I had a piece of steak with some roast vegetables and a bit of cabbage. Hubby made it and it was lovely but it does feel strange.... my one hope...
  187. katie_oxo

    Anyone 'seen' RED?

    Hi Red Good to see you back and to hear that you're feeling more positive now --- good on you for going to your weigh in. Hope the dark cloud has passed you by now :) Cath
  188. katie_oxo

    OMG WEEK 7 WEIGH IN

    Well done Jodie, it's falling off you now. You're doing so well :) Cath
  189. katie_oxo

    what was your turning point to join LL?

    Cheers Possum, I know I'm going to love it. I've still got loads to lose but I do feel like a new person compared to before starting. And wow you having a child getting married - now that is a dress up occasion .... you're going to love those photos! :) Cath
  190. katie_oxo

    Where's my energy gone?

    I felt like that last week, couldn't do anything as I was just shattered all the time ...... stick with it and hopefully it will soon pass. It has for me = this week I feel almost human :) Cath
  191. katie_oxo

    My 100 days are up!!!

    That's brilliant Cherry, well done :) Cath
  192. katie_oxo

    GOAL!!!!!!!

    Donna that really is wonderful news :clap: Well done :) Cath
  193. katie_oxo

    hmmm - sharing personal feelings

    Stacey you poor darling, nobody should ever have to go through what you have been through, especially when so young. I really do feel that you do need to see someone for counselling or at the very least speak to a helpline. You are so brave for letting this be known, I hope you do get the...
  194. katie_oxo

    what was your turning point to join LL?

    I'm glad this thread was started - very therapeutic. I've been overweight for so long, it's been such a waste of the years of my life as it was the only thing that would make me sadder than anything. I'd lie in bed each night and pray that tomorrow would be the day that I would lose weight...
  195. katie_oxo

    Shrinking Witch - daft dilema ??

    I'd say bin the clothes, if you do get pregnant it's unlikely that you'd want to wear them as you'd be much better off in maternity wear for someone who is size 12 - that way they will fit you all over properly. Size 16's would be baggy everywhere and not look nice. Cath
  196. katie_oxo

    oh dear

    I'm off to Poland on Wednesday and have planned all along that I'm going to eat a sensible evening meal each night - just hoping that it all goes to plan! Am eating for the first time tomorrow since starting - scary!!! Cath
  197. katie_oxo

    The Possum has failed!!

    :( Sounds horrid and a bit painful too! Hope you're feeling a bit brighter now. Cath
  198. katie_oxo

    End of week 22

    You're doing brilliantly and that's even more so because you've fought your way through your struggles - you're so close to your goal now and it will all be worth it when you're there. Well done. Cath
  199. katie_oxo

    The Possum has failed!!

    Don't worry it will soon fall off you - I always find that a quick gain after a holiday is always quick to come off when you start dieting again ....that should be especially so doing LL. You'll soon be back in ketosis = just hang on in there! Cath
  200. katie_oxo

    Well Need Advice Please!!

    I'm with Little Blue on this - can you do something that doesn't involve food or drink? Would be really sad to perhaps lose your focus on the diet because of one night, especially as you're doing so very well. Cath
  201. katie_oxo

    Upping the bars for today...

    Hi Geri It was just amazing, the atmosphere was wonderful and George was brilliant - I am so so glad I went. Foodwise I ended up only having 3 packs, I read the ticket and you couldn't take food in so I'd had a pack for breakfast, soup for lunch and a nut bar while in the queue ... meant to...
  202. katie_oxo

    Upping the bars for today...

    I'm off to see George Michael tonight at Wembley :party0023: - the gates open at 4.30 and there's not going to be the chance to make soup or anything so I think I'm on at least 2 bars today. Going to have a shake before I go at about 8, then have a soup before we leave the hotel after lunch...
  203. katie_oxo

    Highs and lows...

    It's definitely your top, please put it out of your mind. I think they're awful and haven't bought any because of the way they look on me --- those skirts that are all the rage look really bad on me too, you know the ones that puff out - I fell for a gorgeous one in Monsoon and it looked...
  204. katie_oxo

    Week 5 weight in

    That is excellent Claire :clap: well done Cath
  205. katie_oxo

    Apologies for quiet few days...

    Hi Tomme Welcome back! Sounds like you had a gorgeous time - look forward to the pics. Sleep well tonight. Cath
  206. katie_oxo

    My journey into management

    Chuckie that's brilliant - poor hubby and lucky dog :) Cath
  207. katie_oxo

    Flying long haul on LL

    Mrs L What is a flight letter? As you know I'm off to Poland next week and am taking a weeks worth but I'm also off to America in July for 3 weeks and that's a lot of packs to have siezed --- is this letter off a doctor? Suzy you did great - just hope I can cope as well as you did. Cath
  208. katie_oxo

    Wk 4 weigh in

    That's excellent Lottie, you're doing really well :) Cath
  209. katie_oxo

    Bye Bye Foundation

    Thanks everyone .... got to say that one of the best bits was when we realised that there's no more dvds! I'll be glad to go into the new group as we were down to 3 so there wasn't any counselling that could be done, will be good to be part of a bigger group again. I'm looking forward to...
  210. katie_oxo

    Help!!

    Hi Pwincess You've done so well, you can't do anything now to jeapordise it. Just take it one day at a time - the last stone won't take too long if you stick to the diet but if you do cheat it's going to take a lot longer to lose it. Best of luck Cath
  211. katie_oxo

    End of week 1, ready to quit :(

    Well done on your loss Julie, that's a brilliant loss. Please please stick with it, it is so worth it - I've had my last foundation class tonight and in 14 weeks I've lost 63lbs / 4.5 stone. All the bad days and moments are so worth it when you know you're guaranteed a great loss at the end...
  212. katie_oxo

    What are slim thighs?

    LOL Sarah I wish I could measure mine and it be of any use .... maybe in a few more months. Good question though, I've no idea what a 'slim thigh' is. Cath
  213. katie_oxo

    Bye Bye Foundation

    Well I've just had my last foundation class and it's day 100 for me on Saturday ---- my final weigh in was a loss of 4lb which takes me to a total of 63lb / 4.5 stone! Am so so happy with this, it exceeds what I thought I'd be able to do when I started this in early March. My message to...
  214. katie_oxo

    Going into management next week

    That's brilliant news Anna :) Cath
  215. katie_oxo

    Loose Skin/Sagging...

    Thanks for the article and also AJ for your optimistic news! Looking forward to the day when mine shrinks! Cath
  216. katie_oxo

    Back to work today....

    Glad you had such a good day Sez - it's great when people notice and comment. You deserve all thye compliments you get. Cath
  217. katie_oxo

    ONLY LOST 1LB - AM GUTTED

    STBS - hang on in there, you'll probably find that you've lost more inches wise this week and you'll more than likely get a really good loss next week. You're doing great :) Cath
  218. katie_oxo

    Guilty Chicken.....

    Hi Chicken - I think a bit of this could be plain old fear, fear of not passing a goal and fear of passing it and what comes next. I was the same abuot hitting 16 stone - I'd been 16 stone for so long (a long time back) and nothing I did got me below it ---- the only time I've mentally...
  219. katie_oxo

    From LL to Atkins

    From reading your post I'd say you've made the right decision Angie, you have come so far and you don't want anything that could spoil it when you're so close to the end. Cath
  220. katie_oxo

    Week 6 weigh in FOLKS!!

    Jodie you're doing brilliantly - another great loss - well done :clap: I find that the week I lose the least amount, that's the week the inches fly off me - mad! Cath
  221. katie_oxo

    mushroom = cheese???

    I've not noticed that myself Sarah.... I can only drink the mushroom and the chicken soup too so I do get plenty of it. Definitely miss my cheese though. Cath
  222. katie_oxo

    Something to cheer you up

    :rotflmao: Love it Digger :) Cath
  223. katie_oxo

    Back from my holidays...

    Hi and welcome back - first things first you look great in your bikini! Well done on staying on your packs despite the mental pressure put on you by others, some people really can't accept the diet and it's so good that you were strong enough to be able to ignore this. I really can understand...
  224. katie_oxo

    newbie slipping off !!

    Henniker - just wondering how you got onto LL with only 2 stone to lose --- you're meant to be 3 stone overweight to be able to do it and I'm just wondering how you got around that? Cath
  225. katie_oxo

    Fainting on LL - has this happened to anyone else?

    What time did you have your last pack yesterday? Just wondering if it's worth trying to have your last one in the late evening just so that your body isn't going as long without getting anything inside it. The plus to your situation is that it's not going to take you too long to get to goal...
  226. katie_oxo

    Week 1 Loss & Ketosis Test

    Nat 7lbs is a great loss, please be happy with it. There will be others who lose more than you but they don't always - I lost 9lbs in my first week, others lost 10, 11, 12 and 14 --- overall though in 13 weeks I've lost more than them so don't think that because you're first week wasn't...
  227. katie_oxo

    Fainting on LL - has this happened to anyone else?

    Diana that's a horrible thing you've had to go through - I've never had anything like that, never felt faint or anything. Just wondering if it could be due to low blood sugar as I know that dips in the early hours and can also make you faint. Think it really is worth speaking to a...
  228. katie_oxo

    Camping!!!!!!!!!! WHY did I do it?

    Laura Well done on getting through that - can imagine it was awful, so to get through it and stick to the plan is excellent, give yourself a big pat on the back. As for your in laws, mine were exactly the same - none of them noticed until about 3 weeks ago. I don't know if they didn't...
  229. katie_oxo

    Finally cracked the 5 stone !!

    Sally that's brilliant - very well done :) Cath
  230. katie_oxo

    i'm in the mood for dancing.........

    That's a great loss - well done on hitting 25lb :) Cath
  231. katie_oxo

    Loose Skin/Sagging...

    I've got the dreaded (big) apron at the front but I have noticed that it has shrunk and seems firmer, I am slapping cream on but only 2 or 3 times a week. Am hoping that it will keep on shrinking but know that at some point I will need surgery. Cath
  232. katie_oxo

    Upset, worried, bleugh!

    Oh Carla I can understand why you're feeling this way, it must be awful to leave her. The one consolation is that she'll have a lovely time at the nursery - plus it is only for 7 weeks. Re your lunch at work - I have a soup every day and nobody has ever noticed that it's not a normal...
  233. katie_oxo

    Thinking of switching sides!!

    I agree with Mrs L - you may go to this group and feel completely at home and as though you can open up and that others will open up. The thing about development is that it is for people who are there for the longer term, rather than those who are there to lost just 3 stone as your foundation...
  234. katie_oxo

    I'm Starting Management Tomorrow

    Jo - good luck for your management, I'm sure you'll sail through it and love it. :clap: well done on getting there :clap: Cath
  235. katie_oxo

    Development Feels Scary - which I didn't expect!

    Hi Mrs - I can understand why you felt a bit uneasy, it's a natural feeling in a situation that is strange to us. As Geri says though, all the others probably felt that when they started and the new ones in the future will but you will very likely all gel into a solid group. You're a star and...
  236. katie_oxo

    I'm normal!!!!!

    Well done Suzy, you've done brilliantly. You deserve to be so very proud of yourself. Cath
  237. katie_oxo

    LL Virgin

    Hey Cutie, well done on joining LL and for coming into this group. You're doing really well so far, stick with it and you'll do great :) Cath
  238. katie_oxo

    Am i doing the right thing.....help

    Hi Chuckie Firstly well done on an excellent loss, you've done brilliantly. Do you know why you're scared - have you hit what you wanted to hit? Is it because you're scared of eating for the first time? Or scared of eating to a structured programme? It could be any number of things, you...
  239. katie_oxo

    Clothes

    Great feeling isn't it Stu when you get into something you couldn't before. You're doing great, keep it up. Cath
  240. katie_oxo

    Worried - New Lighter Lifer!

    Nat - 3 3/4 lb in four days is really good. You're doing so well, stick with it - re the exercise you just do whatever you feel you can do. Good luck Cath
  241. katie_oxo

    Hello - I'm new to LL

    Hi Meltdown and Cute and welcome to Minimins. You're definitely in the right place for support, caring, sharing, fun and honesty. This really is a great group and it helps us all get through the diets that we're doing. Good luck and make sure you keep popping in and do let us know how...
  242. katie_oxo

    A Nut Crunch bar that actually did!!!!

    Tenney oh yes thank you for the toffee biscuit tip ---- made them today and they were gorgeous --- will definitely be having them again :) Cath
  243. katie_oxo

    Flippin heck!

    ISOM now that is brilliant to read - I'm glad you had such a great shopping day --- look forward to seeing the pics. Cath x
  244. katie_oxo

    arghh! 5th weigh in & Measurements

    Jodie :clap: well done, that's another brilliant loss :) Cath
  245. katie_oxo

    Help./...I am hungry

    Claire Hope the hunger has eased off ... or you've gone to sleep. Distraction is the name of the game when it starts, just do anything and everything to take your mind off it - take next doors dog for a walk if necessary. Hope it eases off for you. Cath
  246. katie_oxo

    to tell or not to tell? - LL

    Hi Louise If it were me then I'd tell the group, as mentioned above you may get some reactions that aren't that good but I'd want the support of the group and hopefully help that would help allay me from eating in the future. You don't say in your post why you do have the one meal a week or...
  247. katie_oxo

    Panda Eyes!!

    Are you getting enough sleep? My hubby works shifts and when he was on earlies and I was getting to bed earlier my eyes looked fine but when he was on afternoons and I wasn't getting as much sleep I did notice that my eyes were blacker underneath than usual ---- in fact my lovely youngest son...
  248. katie_oxo

    Would anyone like to join me on a 2 week challenge??

    I'm on LL and it's my last 2 weeks of foundation (though I'll be doing development for a looonnnnggg time), I also go on holiday in 2 weeks so I'd love to join the challenge too if that's okay. I'll go for 10lb ...... here's hoping :) Cath
  249. katie_oxo

    Whats everybody up to this miserable bank holiday??

    Just back from a pilates class - hubby is fitting our new kitchen (noisily!) and I'm tempted to run off to the shops for an hour or so, might even spend my Boots points. And it's not raining here but it is grey and a bit breezy. Cath
  250. katie_oxo

    Worried - New Lighter Lifer!

    Hi and welcome to minimins :) I never felt any different to be honest, on about day 2 I felt achey and sore but to be honest I put that down to being a bit of a bug - apart from that I've got to say I've felt fine === I also never thought I'd lost much weight but I have. Really don't worry...
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