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  1. Helen

    Doing Weigh Watchers from home?!

    thank you. So smart points is the new points system I take it?
  2. Helen

    Doing Weigh Watchers from home?!

    I am about to start doing weight watchers from home, I'm thinking of joining on line rather than going to the meetings. Last time I did weight watchers they had just bought in pro-points, I'm thinking of either buying a pack off ebay or joining a meeting for one week to get a pack. What would...
  3. Helen

    Today I got called a whale at work.

    That is a dreadful thing for someone to say to you, especially when you were complimenting her at the time. As Michelle says above, try and take some comfort in the fact that you are nice and she is an evil old witch who has no friends and who people probably try and avoid! Do you believe in...
  4. Helen

    inspiration, help and motivation needed :) long thread warning

    Hi, it is amazing how many of us are in the same boat - I lost 108lb on LL in 2007, and put it back on pretty quickly too - I have been struggling ever since! I lost 3 stone over the last couple of years but have now regained two of those and am suffering with my knees and back. I am...
  5. Helen

    What do you think of the bars?

    Thanks for everyones input: I bit the bullet and ordered yesterday - 50 choc shakes and one of each bar to try. I will try and leave them a few days before trying to give my taste buds time to adjust a bit! Wont be starting until 11th though as going to my parents in Wales for a few days at...
  6. Helen

    What do you think of the bars?

    I think I will get 50 packs of chocolate shake and 1 of each bar to try. Will just have to manage at work with people knowing what I am doing (would rather keep it quiet to start with). If I like the bars I can add them into the next order, I just cant afford to throw them away if I dont like...
  7. Helen

    What do you think of the bars?

    Hi, I am wondering whether most people on Exante enjoy the bars or not - I have done Exante previously but last time I used the Tesco bars until I got sick of them and then just lived on the chocolate shakes. This time I want to take bars to work for convenience but I really cant face the Tesco...
  8. Helen

    Total Solution Ketosis

    It depends mostly on how many carbs you have been eating before starting the diet. The first time I did it, it took me 4 days but last time I had cut down on carbs for a few days before and went into ketosis by the end of day 2. I would go by how you mouth tastes, if you wake up in the morning...
  9. Helen

    Seeking buddy for new start

    Yes, I paid the £3.50 for 2 packs of 3 bars but our Tesco only has the chocolate one which was really nice and a lot bigger than I remember the Lighterlife ones. They are a lot cheaper than the Exante bars. Its 9pm and I am only just starting to feel hungry. How much do you want to lose...
  10. Helen

    Seeking buddy for new start

    Hi My packs have arrived today, just ordered bumper box of shakes and have been and bought ultraslim bars from Tesco as I read that they are fine to use with Exante. I have started this morning - had a glucose tolerance test this morning anyway so had been fasting for a few hours and so...
  11. Helen

    Seeking buddy for new start

    Hi I am Helen and I am hoping to start tomorrow, if my packs arrive in time. If not then I have some Asda measure up shakes and a tesco ultraslim bar which will hopefully tide me over until they do arrive. Like Mandy I lost 108lb with Lighterlife in 2007 but have regained it all. I have...
  12. Helen

    Can anyone from Burton on Trent recommend a CD Counsellor

    Thanks, I would be grateful if you could PM her details to me please. Would still like to hear from anyone else who can recommend anyone nearer to Burton though and will contact Tina if I don't get any other suggestions. I wanted to start Wednesday after a diabetes glucose test and I have...
  13. Helen

    Can anyone from Burton on Trent recommend a CD Counsellor

    Hi I am desperate to start on the Cambridge Diet as soon as possible but so far have contacted two counsellors in the Burton area who haven't got back to me. Can anyone recommend a counsellor in the Burton area please? Thanks
  14. Helen

    Helens Diary

    I mowed the lawn this morning, not a big deal for most people but something I have just been too tired to do. I have to say the grass was really long and although the garden is not big it took me ages, I had to stop four times for a rest (and breakfast). Had a long bath afterwards then took DD...
  15. Helen

    So happy

    Thats truly amazing, well done you! What an inspiration you are:) Any words of wisdom to help the rest of us along the journey? I could do with losing about 10 stone, although I will settle for 8.
  16. Helen

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Wishing you all the best Magda, although I am new on here I will miss your comments and diary. I had private counselling a couple of years ago and it was fantastic. I found that I am still changing as a result of it, it really is an ongoing process and very worth while. All the best. Take...
  17. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Thanks for the 'good luck' Gracielou. Ummzakaria that is a useful piece of information, I can hopefully live with the demons for another week, just not for months! I am pleased to announce that I have lost just over 8lb. This is the same as when I did the diet in 2007 and I am particularly...
  18. Helen

    Siezing the day... whatever the day may bring !

    You should write your own book Clara, you have the ketosis fairy chasing a patisserie dragon!
  19. Helen

    Helens Diary

    On reflection, I think my problem yesterday was that I had just come home from work. I am used to walking in and having a 'little something' to tide me over until teatime, a treat for getting through the day. Yesterday was my first day at work since starting back on LL and I was unprepared for...
  20. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Hi Ladies Thanks for your kind words and support. I am pleased to announce that I have stayed abstinent and the demons have now stopped whispering over my shoulder. I have had my foodpacks and water and am pleased that I resisted temptation. I have a friend here now so wont stop but just...
  21. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Ooh excellent, will have a look at those then. Its always good to find a new author. I am really struggling today, I am so desperate to eat something, its just going round in my head. I have turned down cakes at work for someones birthday and I think that maybe makes me think that I should...
  22. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Robin Hobb I mean!
  23. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Never heard of Robin Hodd (nearly typed Hood!) but have read a lot of Terry Pratchett. Don't like horror (I am far too wimpy!) but I do like crime and recently went through a phase of reading Henning Mankell which my sister-in-law got me into. Might re-read the Charlaine Harris 'Grave' series...
  24. Helen

    Helens Diary

    lol Clara, you have a very good point there and one that I hadn't thought of - I do so hope that you are right! What books are you reading? I am desperate for some new reading matter!
  25. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Thanks for your comments! Last night and today has been very lazy - found an old rerun on TV of biggest loser UK from 2006, half of the episodes were yesterday and the other half were today so have had a biggest loser marathon! Other than that rhe most exciting thing today is that I had my...
  26. Helen

    This is me...my incredible journey

    Hi Weebles I am uncertain how to start this post as I have been reading peoples diaries in order to gain motivation in the early days of my lighter life journey and I feel a bit like I have read something that I shouldn't have. Under normal circumstances I would have just backed out of the...
  27. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Not keen on the latte but I am used to coffee with two sugars so I will try the recipe again in a couple of weeks when my tastebuds have had time to change a bit. Tried Hannahs recipe with chocolate foodpack on Thursday but due to the cold I couldn't taste it so will try that one again! So...
  28. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Hi BB13, Just going off to breathe in some more steam to try and stem this cough then off to have a bath. Am going to try Gracielou's vanilla latte recipe when I come back down, for lunch. Looking forward to it . . .
  29. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Thanks so much for your post GracieLou, it helped me more than you can know. I was really struggling yesterday, not with hunger but with this flipping cold and a feeling like something was stuck in my throat. I convinced myself that eating something would help with this and had just decided to...
  30. Helen

    Fresh Start

    Fantastic weight loss so far, and for resisting temptation. Look forward to reading your diary as we have a similar amount to lose and I started a few days behind you x
  31. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Hi there, Thanks for your replies. Day one has gone reasonably well, I felt rotten again this morning (cold not LL related) so had a shake and went back to bed to ready the LL material I was given last night. I have had my four shakes and not really been hungry, although as I have lost my...
  32. Helen

    Alighterlife day one...day from Hell

    I would personally agree about the exercise, I found that the weeks that I exercised my losses were not as good, the weeks where I didn't drink enough were not so good either. I suppose the best thing is to try it and see how you go, just don't overdo it. Well done with 7lb in your first...
  33. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Thank you Hannah, I will give that a try in a minute. Hope you have a really good day x
  34. Helen

    Helens Diary

    An update: Not feeling very well, got stinking cold and had really bad headache earlier. However I did go to my first lighterlife meeting tonight and am now stocked up with foodpacks and literature, all the ladies in group seemed very nice but at different stages of the journey, with several...
  35. Helen

    Latte Recipes

    Hi Starting lighterlife (again) tomorrow and would be grateful if people could let me know how they make latte with the lighterlife shakes. I think this will be a bit of a lifeline for me! Thanks Helen
  36. Helen

    Alighterlife day one...day from Hell

    Congratulations on getting into ketosis so quickly and on the good choices you made yesterday. 4lb is really good in a couple of days and very motivational! You are doing really well, I hope I can do so well when I start again on Wednesday night/Thursday morning x
  37. Helen

    Alighterlife day one...day from Hell

    Hmm its been a while, did LL briefly last year but lost 108 in 2007 although I have regained it all now and am starting again next Wed . The first time I started on a monday morning and was in ketosis by my mid week weigh in on thursday morning, both other times its been quicker but it depends...
  38. Helen

    Alighterlife day one...day from Hell

    Phew I am so glad you have got him back, been thinking about you all day but can't log in on this website at work. I am sure that he will appreciate how much you love him, once you have finished being cross anyway! Yes, LL lady will weigh you on your midweek weigh-in. She will also ask you to...
  39. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Update: have upped my water to a litre a day and dropped my pepsi max from 4 or 5 cans to 1. Had a stonking headache but its clearing now. Went into town tonight and bought the Beck Diet Solution from the Works for £1.99 - thanks Hannah for that suggestion. I really do need to start this...
  40. Helen

    Alighterlife day one...day from Hell

    Thats dreadful, hopefully he has just misplaced his phone. Please let us know when you find him - am sending positive thoughts your way. The feeling sick is probably stress but I have found it helpful in the early days of lightlife to drink a glass of water before and during the shakes as it...
  41. Helen

    Helens Diary

    BTW, I think I had so many issues to work through the first time that I don't know that route to management would have made that much difference to me however from my own personal experience: the complete terror around food and feeling like a complete food virgin when I started eating again I do...
  42. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Thanks for the welcomes and best wishes. I have spent today defrosting the freezer ready to be restocked with heathy minimum preparation meals, this would have been much more successfull had I switched the freezer off instead of the extractor hood lol! I will pop into The Works later this...
  43. Helen

    Dizzy

    btw, what a fantastic weight loss. Completely amazing, well done!
  44. Helen

    Dizzy

    I don't know how you can get your sugars up without eating or drinking something that is not allowed. But when felt like this I started drinking bouillion stock (like the ll savoury drink but much cheaper) and this helped me out a lot - I think maybe the extra salt in it helped. Alternatively...
  45. Helen

    Helens Diary

    Hi I my name is Helen and I originally did lighterlife back in 2007 and lost 108lb. Unfortunately I did not do route to management and regained this weight pretty much at the same speed that I lost it. :break_diet: I have now had private counselling and have read self-help books and...
  46. Helen

    What's the one tip you would give..

    Three things: Tracking Planning ahead Staying for the talk if you go to the meeting
  47. Helen

    Could anyone help me with water flavouring please?

    I did wonder but thought I would probably be OK with water flavouring. My CDC has left the area and stopped doing CD. I don't really like the other one in the area. It was worth asking, thanks for your help. Helen
  48. Helen

    Could anyone help me with water flavouring please?

    Hi I am on Lighterlife rather than CD but have been using the end of a CD summer berry drink flavouring tub that I still had from a previous attempt at CD, I love this flavouring but have just bought one from LL to replace it and don't like theirs at all. I wonder if there is a CD...
  49. Helen

    Thinking of starting

    Hi I lost 8stone in 2007 and have put it all back on. However I lost 4st 2lb in the first 12 weeks and I should think that this would be a good estimation for how long it would take to lose 4 stone, although some people lose quicker than this
  50. Helen

    Sez's Diary - Sorry I've not been posting!

    Hi Sez As you know I can almost mirror your story exactly - except I have put more on than you since I stopped LL but I am hardly proud to admit it! I joined WW again tonight. We did the xmas challenge too and my mind set was EXACTLY the same as yours. I then cast my mind back 11 months to...
  51. Helen

    Does anyone else have a clear out in your first few days? (TMI)

    I have read that the minerals etc can upset the stomach until it gets used to it. I usually find drinking half a litre of water before the shake and making the shake with quite a bit of water helps me. After a few days I can relax this a bit as the body becomes more accustomed
  52. Helen

    CD porridge. Hated it :-(

    ps ignore ticker. its miles off and I cant remember how to change it!
  53. Helen

    CD porridge. Hated it :-(

    my counsellor has just given me a leaflet advertising the porridge and it says "a multi-wholegrain porridge from cambridge, suitable for sole source" so it should be OK for all. unfortunately my counsellor hasn't got any in yet though so cant try it.
  54. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Well, we have finally run out of money. I have had to phone my counsellor this morning to say that I won't be able to go to next weeks meeting and I am not sure when/if I will be able to go again. I haven't managed to stick to the diet this week anyway and have probably gained most of my...
  55. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Just a quickie for Hopefilly. You don't say how much you have lost or how long you have been doing LL for but don't give up. You can see from this thread that it is common to struggle at various points of your journey and to self doubt but if you do one good thing for yourself tomorrow its to...
  56. Helen

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

    Am pleased to announce I lost 5lb this week! I have also lost 40% of my body weight and finally have a bmi of under 30! One happy bunny today! WL8S Lost 12lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 0lbs Porgeous Lost 40.5lb EllieG Lost 20lb Sophia-Jo Lost 36lbs Myrtlemoo Lost 32lbs Ava Lost 51lb...
  57. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi Leesy and welcome. You have done brilliantly to stay in abstinence all this time, I take my hat off to you! Iceycold, I too was hoping to finish developers by end nov but do feel I will have to extend. I am trying not to think about christmas too much - I want to get to target before then...
  58. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi TGSorry I didnt catch your post yesterday - was out for the day. Well I have had this problem at certain points - more BMI related than weight though. It took me a while to get under a BMI of 35 which for me is around your 13stone mark and then again I have hit problems getting under the 30...
  59. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi I think the relaxing and letting go is essential and a very important part of what we learn on LL. OK so I am not on rtM yet but have learnt to deal with the times I have eaten in a much more relaxed way than previously. This means that I have kept getting back on the program. I haven't...
  60. Helen

    Just passing through .. LL question.

    Paul, I eat out of boredom too. Evenings are the only time I usually struggle with this diet but look at my tracker. Eating out of boredom is one of the habits that we need to break in order to prevent the weight going back on, so by not eating in the evening you will actually be learning a...
  61. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Thanks JDI, yes it is great to see TG on such good form and she definately gives the rest of us hope! Thanks TG - both for your positive strokes and for showing us the way to go! What a fantastic weight loss you must be thrilled! I am so pleased for you, 8lb is amazing! Back with a...
  62. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi Everyone I have decided to come back to minis. Trying to do this diet without your support has just not worked. In the last 4 weeks I have lost the sum total of 5lb. I am annoyed and angry with myself but have decided to try and get back on track from now. Since early august I have had 1...
  63. Helen

    To quit or not to quit....

    Scotsnat I could have written your posts myself - was OK till week 12, have struggled since holidays and want to lose 2 stone. stopped at meeting for an extra half hour this morning whilst counsellor discussed things further with me. We have established I am eating to try and get positive...
  64. Helen

    SORRY! SORRY! Better now, but any advice on books or LL/CD mix?

    I tried CD for a week and found that I had no counselling at all - weighin, packs and off so went back to LL. I suggest you stick to LL for the 14 weeks at least, do the exercises, listen to the counsellor and at the end of that time decide whether you want any more counselling or whether...
  65. Helen

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

    only 1lb for me this week WL8S Lost 12lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 0lbs Porgeous Lost 34.5lb EllieG Lost 20lb Sophia-Jo Lost 33lbs Myrtlemoo Lost 32lbs Ava Lost 47lb Ninababes Lost 16lbs Sonkie Lost 7lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 11.5lb Toothfairy Lost 7lbs DawnC Lost 23.5lb silhouettes Lost...
  66. Helen

    please help

    I am in exactly the same place as you - weigh in monday followed by 4 days of eating. I have lost 7stone 4lb and need to lose another 2 stone. I managed to get back on track yesterday - thinking about showing a gain on monday weigh in was my biggest incentive. I also emailed my counsellor last...
  67. Helen

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

    Lots of love Hope you have a fantastic day!
  68. Helen

    Reluctantly leaving LL...

    I too can understand your problems - I have been paying for LL for months by withdrawing cash on my credit card and it is almost up to its limit, not sure what I am going to do when it is but will possibly be joining you. Will miss you. Please PM me and let me know how you are getting on.
  69. Helen

    First gym session...

    Yay, of course you can!
  70. Helen

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

    only lost 1lb this week WL8S Lost 12lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 26.5lb EllieG Lost 11lb 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...
  71. Helen

    My Second Half of Development and Beyond Diary

    Excellent thread julia. I am mostly lurking at the moment because I find reading about people falling off the wagon is making me think its OK to fall off mine too and I am struggling a lot at the moment to keep any motivation going! However I am finding this thread very inspiring, you are just...
  72. Helen

    Just updated my ticker!

    well done you! How much did you lose this week then?
  73. Helen

    I gave in....

    Well I don't know what you ate so if most of it was not carbs then you will probably be ok - you won't have eaten enough in calories to gain - its just if you have taken in carbs. I ate a lot on monday and showed a 2lb gain on tuesday morning but it has gone again today so you will hopefully be...
  74. Helen

    I gave in....

    You probably have knocked yourself out of ketosis, its impossible to know whether you will still be out by Thursday - it depends on your body and what you have eaten. Yes, do tell the counsellor. firstly because thats why she is there and can help you deal with it and you may show a gain on the...
  75. Helen

    100lb Off!

    Thanks to everyone for their fantastic comments, if I can do it anyone can! I am going to print this out. So many positive strokes in such a short time!
  76. Helen

    cant do this anymore

    My heart goes out to you it really does. Could you try and leave work early with a migrane or explain the situation and ask for a bit of compassionate leave? It would at least solve the immediate problem of being somewhere you don't want to be, putting on a brave face. It sounds like everyone...
  77. Helen

    100lb Off!

    A while I am afraid, I started 5th Feb so I think thats 32 weeks but I messed about during the summer holidays and have only just got back on track. Still quick though compared to conventional diets! I never thought I would be this light again!
  78. Helen

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

    Hi Have lost another 3lb this week, so thats 10lb towards the christmas challenge and 100lb since I started (LL not CD). I am thrilled to bits to put it mildly! WL8S Lost 18lb Linda Lost 14lb. Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 26.5lb EllieG Lost 11lb Sophia-Jo Lost 25lbs Dcookie Mandyb2...
  79. Helen

    100lb Off!

    I have finally reached one of my major goals today of losing 100lb:bliss: I have been close for weeks now but never quite managing it. I am thrilled to bits and just wanted to share! Thanks to everyone on here who has helped me with words of wisdom and encouragement
  80. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    I am just dropping in to say that I am not going to be posting for a while - I am really having a struggle to stick to the diet and at the moment I dont think Mini's is particularly helping me. I don't mean the people on it, everyone is brilliant and I love this thread in particular. What I mean...
  81. Helen

    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...
  82. Helen

    Meetings Am I thick ?

    It will become clearer to you. At the end of foundation I still didn't "get it" to a point where I asked if I could do foundation again instead of going into developers. Now (week 30 I think) there is a lot that I do get. I will never be as good at explaining or putting it into words as Mrs L...
  83. Helen

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

    Hi updating my loss - 2lb this week WL8S Lost 11lb Linda Lost 3lbs Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 19.5lb 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...
  84. Helen

    Anyone got more than 10 stone to lose?

    Hi Ellie I want to lose at least 9.5 stone and possibly more - I don't really know until I get to my current target whether it will be low enough. It is a radically different diet and I have had to face quite a few of those comments about it being dangerous or putting it all back on again...
  85. Helen

    Savoury Drink and Sweet Shakes

    I use the bouillion powder and it doesn't seem to have affected my weight loss. Have only used the basic orange one with the green lid (I think) but I am sure people on here have all mentioned using the others too. It is really nice. I agree with dietingqueen that the shakes do grow on you...
  86. Helen

    What do you do when you are hungry?

    water - sparkling helps me as it makes me feel quite bloated and therefore less hungry. I quite often go to bed to watch TV or read - if I am away from the sofa which is the place I used to sit when I snacked then the call of the kitchen isn't so strong and I have to make a concious effort if I...
  87. Helen

    Having a rough day

    You definately can do 100+ days of this. Trust me if I can anyone can and I am sure Sez will agree. You have done really well so far and got through the worst bit already. Do what you can to take your mind off it. I find that watching TV in bed for example helped as I wasn't sitting in my usual...
  88. Helen

    TOTM- question for the girls!

    Several people have mentioned periods stopping whilst on LL so it could be yours are heading the same way. Mine are generally shorter and heavier than before but do vary with a tendency to stop and start like yours. I am also 43 so I think its probably a bit of both but I know my mum did go...
  89. Helen

    Boundaries

    Juliakno, your first two paragraphs could have been written by me practically word for word, especially the bit about the coffee.... I have been struggling lately and sat down the other day to give the whole problem some thought. I came up with an answer similar to your LLC too. I was...
  90. Helen

    I'm sooo hungry and cold

    You are doing great, try not to give in. I have been there and have really been struggling to get back on track for the last month. It really is not worth it. I don't know what you have planned today but try anything to take your mind off it - long bath, good book, go to bed and watch a film...
  91. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    honestly I dont post for a couple of days and there is loads to catch up with! Sorry this is long! Mrs L, your packs with flexibility sounds like a great idea. I am wondering whether you are mostly in ketosis or out whilst doing this? I know your aim isn't to be in ketosis but was just...
  92. Helen

    binge binge binge

    I am so pleased you are still with us. Your counsellor has said some very sensible things, I think I will print it out if you don't mind as I am in a similar boat. I suppose its all obvious stuff really but very hard to see when its so close to oneself. I am with you every step of the way.
  93. Helen

    OFF TOPIC - Lelli Kelly shoes

    I'm 43 with size 3 feet and my daughters are size 2, I did consider getting myself some but thought I would be too self concious to wear them! I am now thinking that when I finish the diet my feet may have shrunk enough to fit in hers if I don't shrink them in the wash (the shoes that is!) I...
  94. Helen

    How do I make a vanilla Latte? Coffee rationinhg?

    Hi Dramaqueen You are doing well, stick with it! I have never tried the stuffing. Have only ever cooked one pack, which was a bar. I have just checked in the green foundation book and it definately does say unlimited black coffee and leaf tea so I would either check this out with her or...
  95. Helen

    How do I make a vanilla Latte? Coffee rationinhg?

    Which model kenwood frothie do you both have? think I might get one but don't know which. We don't have any restrictions on how many coffees a day we can have either.
  96. Helen

    Little Lumps under skin , apparently LL side effect?

    someone in my group had them and our counsellor said they were just little lumps of fat, she implied, as Ameythist has said, that the fat hasn't gone from everywhere at the same rate. If I see the girl who had them, at my next meeting I will ask her if she still has them - she has gone through...
  97. Helen

    So honestly then, have you ever cheated on LL?

    Phew thats a relief! I am afraid I have almost always eaten rubbish when broken abstinence, and its almost always carbs, carbs, carbs. Its never planned so I don't usually have a cooked chicken and salad handy and just have to pick at the bits that are in the house. My first time was a left...
  98. Helen

    OFF TOPIC - Lelli Kelly shoes

    Hi Sorry this is nothing to do with LL but I thought someone on this forum would be able to help with this question! I bought my daughter some Lelli Kelly boots which she has been wearing all summer. I have washed them on 30 degrees but there is still a dirty patch left -I am wondering if...
  99. Helen

    binge binge binge

    And after that long post I still forgot to mention a couple of things: Sez I also understand why you don't want to talk to your counsellor - I have been over the same stuff again and again with her until I think we are both bored witless! However due to my daughters big mouth we ended up with...
  100. Helen

    binge binge binge

    Hi Sez I know exactly how you feel, almost my whole summer holiday has involved eating and I am very angry with myself. I don't know whether this will help but anything is worth a try! I have tried to think about WHY I managed the first 12 weeks without slipping and what is different now...
  101. Helen

    bye bye blender!!!

    Mine went to blender heaven early august - the blade dropped out the bottom! It was much older, though barely used until I started LL. They are worth every penny to avoid the lumps!
  102. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi Everyone I havent been posting lately for largely the same reasons as TG. Went camping over bank hols, no problem sticking to diet, felt great and really positive. Came home monday night, had lost 3lb but then had major crash on Wednesday for no apparent reason, have been battling to stay...
  103. Helen

    So honestly then, have you ever cheated on LL?

    Sorry Mrs L, I think we posted at the same time! I definately agree with you too!
  104. Helen

    So honestly then, have you ever cheated on LL?

    Hear, hear! Absolutely agree with Pokerstar. I didn't cheat until week 12 and yes I then "got away with it" a few times, however those times have now become more and more frequent. I so wish that I hadnt given in as I would be at least a stone lighter than I am if I hadn't done so. The biggest...
  105. Helen

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

    Hi, lost another 1 this week. Could have been better but could easily been a gain so can't complain! WL8S Lost 9lb Linda Lost 3lbs Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 17lb EllieG Lost 7lb Sophia-Jo Lost 16lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 13lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 16lb Ninababes Lost 5lbs Sonkie...
  106. Helen

    Finding a counsellor

    Hi I just rang like Cerulean said, they took my postcode and gave me the phone number for the nearest and left it for me to contact the counsellor myself, there was no pressure at any point. Even when I went for an introductory session and I was worried I wouldn't be able to get out without...
  107. Helen

    Question about when to have the packs

    Hi Loulouh, if having a choc pack at 10pm works for you then I would stick with it for now. For the first 5 months or so I had a pack last thing at night and went straight to bed afterwards. I lost about 5.5 stone so I don't think it makes any or much difference to most people. Silhouttes...
  108. Helen

    No Support in Managment?

    Lots of hugs being sent your way:) I am still in Development so don't have any experience of Management that can help however if I was you I would see if you could change counsellors before trying to go it alone. Dont forget that most, if not all, of that 7lb gain will be glycogen and not...
  109. Helen

    LL Magazine

    My copy came this morning, its the last one of my subscription and there is a note saying the next one will be on sale from 26th December which seems an awfully long time to wait.
  110. Helen

    Cystitis?

    Hi I had it a few years ago and drank cranberry juice and it did go within a couple of days, it was quite mild at that point, I am not sure it would work on a severe case.
  111. Helen

    TOTM - A question for the girls (post-Foundation)

    Mine are much the same as usual just with more PMT, I have been on LL for 205 days now. Try not to worry I am sure they will come back its probably just a sympton of your body going through the shock it has on this diet. I know you have mentioned that you have been trying to conceive so are...
  112. Helen

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

    Just posting my 3lb loss for this week. WL8S Lost 4lb Linda Lost 3lbs Karen lost 8lbs Porgeous Lost 11lb EllieG Lost 7lb Sophia-Jo Lost 12lbs Dcookie Mandyb2 Myrtlemoo Lost 13lbs Blingybabe Ava Lost 9lb Ninababes Sonkie Lost 5lbs Fingers Crossed Lost 8lb Toothfairy Lost 5lbs DawnC kittyb...
  113. Helen

    New formula Vanilla

    I know that the vanilla was the next one to be "revamped" but didn't know when it was available. I have been told the new bars are available in September, not sure when but have a feeling its the end of the month rather than the beginning:( ChunkyChicken, I would be interested to know how you...
  114. Helen

    Starting to get jealous...

    Wow, very imspirational Cerulean. 40lb sounds so much better than 3stone or 12 weeks! I will go off and chant it to myself for bit! I have been trying to think of the end of my LL journey as being like the beginning 12 weeks, have failed miserably so far but your post is giving me hope...
  115. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    I must read her management journal again, that piece of info had totally passed me by! In my case though I would hope to keep weight stable(ish) whilst in management (that would be an achievement in inself given my recent history!) then go back to SSing for another 4 to 8 weeks at the end.
  116. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    TG, once you have finished SSing and gone through RtM are you considering going back to SS in order to get to the target you have initially set yourself? I am wondering whether to do this myself once the other girl in my group goes onto management at the end of this month. I know Mrs L has...
  117. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Wow Mrs L, what a fantastic and supportive post. I would give you a reputation comment but apparently I have to spread it around further before I can give you any more! I think what you have said is just so true and you have said it in such a positive way too thatI for one feel much more...
  118. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Gosh, didn't know that. I thought Beechy was brill - he has been there, done that and knows exactly what he was talking about. I agree he was the best part of the DVD's and the bit that I miss the most. We all had a lot of respect for him.
  119. Helen

    Mouldy Nut Crunch, anyone?

    Sorry Icemoose, thought I saw an email from you last night asking about a rodeo. It was late though - I may have not read it properly or even have dreamt it!
  120. Helen

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

    Can I join too please? I need to lose 3st to get to target and need some motivation. I will start from today if that is OK so will post my first loss next week. Thanks!
  121. Helen

    Mouldy Nut Crunch, anyone?

    I may heat up the other 3 just so I can drink them but it does rather defeat the purpose of buying them in the first place! However thanks for the suggestion with the remaining ones - I hadn't thought of that as I never have any of my packs hot or cooked for that matter! What are you doing...
  122. Helen

    Something of a thought record - bit long (sorry)

    Hmm I am now feeling quite chilled out and back in control (whatever that means!) and feel that I am in an adult state of mind. My reactions on day one of CD is that I will probably go back to LL. However I have bought enough CD packs for 9 days seeing as next mon is a bank holiday and will...
  123. Helen

    Mouldy Nut Crunch, anyone?

    apparently there have been problems with the new bars and they wont be available till september. I know that isn't too far away now but I am sure my counsellor said end of Sept rather than beginning. Not sure how definite that is!
  124. Helen

    Mouldy Nut Crunch, anyone?

    Could just be the change to your diet that you are looking for! Variety is the spice of life they say:) I think the nut crunch is revolting, cant think that blue fuzz could possibly make it worse:) LOL. Update on CD - the banana tetra pack in my opinion is really revolting, I hope really hope...
  125. Helen

    Something of a thought record - bit long (sorry)

    Thanks, will do. I see that emptying the roof is going well!!!!!!!
  126. Helen

    Something of a thought record - bit long (sorry)

    Hi, Thanks to you both for replying! I went to LL meeting and had a really good counselling session - doesn't that just serve me right! Annoyed that I showed 1lb gain - if I hadn't eaten anything yesterday then that would have been gone by this morning. I then went to CD meeting. Counsellor...
  127. Helen

    Bruising

    I had a massive bruise on my stomach a couple of weeks after starting LL, couldn't think what it was and everyone I showed it to was horrified (didn't show it to many thought they would be more horrified by my stomach than the bruise!). After about a week I realised it was from when I had been...
  128. Helen

    Hi! Sez is back from hols!

    Hi Sez You have done really well, sounds like you have addressed a lot of food issues and come up trumps! You sound much more positive than before you went away and I would be grateful if you could send some positive vibes my way please! Sounds like Spain did you the world of good and you...
  129. Helen

    Something of a thought record - bit long (sorry)

    OK As some of you know I have been really struggling lately to stick to the LL program. I had a week off then two days back on total abstinence then lost the plot today - not in a major way but enough that I will definately show a gain at Weigh-in tomorrow. Anyway I decided to write down my...
  130. Helen

    I'm not in Ketosis

    One lady in our class went through the whole of foundation and her stick never showed that she was in ketosis once. I know several people (myself included) who have aimed wrong and missed the stick entirely and I suppose its possible you did the same thing. If you haven't cheated then you...
  131. Helen

    10 weeks into Foundation - and leaving!

    Well done Bex, I wish I felt this positive after 26 or so weeks on LL:) Do post back in and let us all know how you get on with a "conventional" diet after LL - I would be very interested to hear as I wonder if the slower weightloss can be demotivating after such fast losses with LL. You sound...
  132. Helen

    Feeling Pleased with myself

    Well done Sharon, you are doing an excellent job! Will be at target before you know it:)
  133. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Thanks TG, I would love to be your twin! Did this with someone about 8 years ago on a handspinning forum and we still email each other and send xmas and birthday presents (not that I am suggesting for one minute that you have to!) and although she lives in America and we have never met I...
  134. Helen

    How has counselling helped you?

    Clairejen, that was hilarious! And actually closer to the truth than you probably realise - though my brothers were in on the act too! Mrs L, yes people do seem to sell their LL stuff on ebay. I presume its mostly people who give up within a couple of weeks and want to claw some of the money...
  135. Helen

    How has counselling helped you?

    I have learnt a few things that leap out at the moment, a few more are probably lurking in the background and I haven't realised I have learnt them yet, if that makes any sense! The first thing that springs to mind is that when I break my diet by eating I have learnt the control to stop...
  136. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    TG, yes I would be delighted to be your LL twin! However, I have been seriously considering transferring to CD though and have actually got as far as emailing a couple of the counsellors earlier. My reasons for this is largely that there is me and 1 other left in our group and she goes into...
  137. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi Been away for most of the last 3 weeks and just catching up on minimins now. I haven't had a great time with abstinence and have been out of ketosis more than I have been in it over the last few weeks - not eating vast amounts but as I shouldn't be eating anything I am not happy about...
  138. Helen

    Its just dawned on me.......

    Sez and Icemoose What an inspirational thread, it has really hit the spot as far as I am concerned and I just wish I'd read it many hours earlier as I am not having a good time at the moment. I have found it increasingly hard to get back on track once I have slipped, any advice on how to get...
  139. Helen

    Side effects?

    try the fruits of the forest flavouring in the choc shake if you are still struggling to drink them, its my absolute favourite. Peppermint tea in the choc is also nice and the st clements is nice in the vanilla shake. The shakes do taste different after you have been on the diet a while, I...
  140. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Hi Just Do It You have done really well getting to the end of foundation in abstinence with such poor support from your LLC. I agree, 5 weeks without counselling is just not acceptable and you really need to contact HQ and tell them what is going on. Can you find another counsellor that you...
  141. Helen

    LL office closed

    I really feel for you FP, I hope the Head Office gets back to you soon. In the meantime have you thought about buying some extra packs from Ebay, just to tide you over until HO sort something out for you? If you are going into management shortly the least they can do for you is provide a pack...
  142. Helen

    Oh Yes I'm back!

    Wow what a difference you must be so proud of yourself! I wish I could look as glamorous as Ginny! In my dreams!
  143. Helen

    A genuine effort at a thought record - pl comment

    Sounds great to me! Putting your thought record on here and owning up to what you have done today is very brave. I hope that you continue to feel "ready to carry on" and that tomorrow is a new start!
  144. Helen

    met old friend & felt embarrased about loss!

    When I found out about LL I mulled it over for about a year before I decided I was desperate enough to try anything. If people mention my weightloss and sound interested I usually mention, as Sez did, that its meal replacements. 9 out of 10 people then ask me for more info and I give it. If...
  145. Helen

    Harry Potter...the ending is......!!!

    I know exactly what you mean Sez, I sort of didn't want to get to the end because I was the last book. I couldn't remember much of what happened in book 6 either, think I may take them with me on holiday now and re read them in order. I am a bit sad I know:)
  146. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Excellent, thanks. I have printed it out also:) BTW saw my friend from Australia yesterday. Her reaction was great - She opened the door and screamed when she saw me, she kept saying "youre half the person you were" and that she couldn't stop looking at me. She kept hugging me too and said how...
  147. Helen

    Harry Potter...the ending is......!!!

    Got mine last night, just finished it ...............
  148. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Wow, you really couldn't sleep could you! Will have a look at these threads later, thanks very much for taking the time to put them down here. I think my boredom was actually covering loneliness too. Although I like it when DH is away and DD is in bed it isn't helpful when I need someone to...
  149. Helen

    I dreamt that i cheated

    I have dreamt about eating too, and it did take all day to shake the feeling that I had cheated. In fact it was a far worse feeling than when I have actually cheated since! Even worse I woke up feeling really sick and that lasted all day too! It certainly won't affect your weight loss unless...
  150. Helen

    New stuff up on the blog and advice needed on a food dilemma!

    Good luck with your op! I cant advise re wisdom teeth I am afraid. However I have had one experience of eating that has taken me out of ketosis. Now it was all carbs and mostly bread and I was out of ketosis for less than a day BUT I had the most awful stomach ache for the following couple of...
  151. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    Wow, just read everything else thats been posted whilst I was thinking of what to put in mine. What fantastic ideas Cerulean, certainly the £66 could be reduced in some way as we don't really get anything now either in the classes or to take home. In the case of someone like Sez (Hi!) who has...
  152. Helen

    The Highs and Lows of Development

    This is great, thanks! I am also struggling in development, it definately lacks focus. We are the only group my counsellor runs during the day so have been mixed development and management which I think is quite unusual, no-one else has joined but several have moved on. Now there are only two...
  153. Helen

    Counselling

    I agree with MrsL that development (for me anyway) is much less focused than foundation and we don't always do structured counselling every week, sometimes its talking through someones particular problems although I suppose thats counselling of a different kind so I wouldn't hold out much hope...
  154. Helen

    BORING!!

    Thanks for those lovely comments!
  155. Helen

    Body brushing and all that....

    Very interesting, I don't know anything about body brushing and may give this a try. I also have bags of saggy skin unfortunately! I wish our counsellor would come up with an idea like this!
  156. Helen

    Anyone know??

    I have been out of ketosis and back in within a day, I have also eaten on several occasions and not quite come out of ketosis at all, basically i think it depends on how much she ate and how much of that was carbs.
  157. Helen

    Little Lumps

    someone in my group had these little lumps, her Doctor said it was just little fat deposits that had been left behind. She didn't say but presumably they will go when all the fat does, they may just take a bit longer to break down.
  158. Helen

    Losing My Way

    I am glad the "treat box" idea has been welcomed so enthusiastically though I can't claim credit for it unfortunately! Here is another idea that might help someone too. I have estimated that I have about 14 weeks left before management so I am thinking about counting it out the same way as I...
  159. Helen

    BORING!!

    I am thrilled to bits this week as I have now lost over 6 stone, however I didn't post it on minis because I thought it might sound like bragging and possibly no-one would be interested in me as I don't post that often. I do always think that my posts will be boring. I am in a pretty positive...
  160. Helen

    I start Monday!

    Hi I hate slimfast with a passion but find the shakes on LL to be really nice generally. Not keen on the soups I think the taste is OK but they are a bit powdery. Bars I hate. The best advice is to get a variety, try each one in turn then when you go for your mid week pop-in you can exchange...
  161. Helen

    Losing My Way

    Hi LittleBlue You are certainly not alone. i have been doing development for 2 months and have really struggled too. I too find this part of the programme too wishy-washy. There is so much focus on foundation and then suddenly we have completed that with a long way to go still and no real...
  162. Helen

    1 more bad week and I'm gonna give up!!...

    I too have heard from various people not to drink above 6 litres a day if you are female. When my water intake dropped quite low and I upped it I had a low weightloss the following week. My counsellor said this is because my body was holding onto it temporarily until it got used to the amount...
  163. Helen

    Hair loss???

    Everyone in my group has had their hair falling out, we have been doing LL for 5 months, the lady who is having the biggest problem has never cheated. Our counsellor said that yes it can be caused by eating again as well as by the weather getting hotter (fat chance!) or simply that after a few...
  164. Helen

    I did a Thought Record

    Wow, thats really good. I am printing it out to go with the notes from Mrs L. What a good example! Thanks
  165. Helen

    How to...do a Thought Record

    Thanks very much for that. Have printed it out and just tried one when fancied icecream. Not entirely sure I've got it "right" but its certainly my best attempt to date. Thanks for taking the time to talk us all through it, its greatly appreciated. xxx
  166. Helen

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

    absolutely, I have had them explained but not very well and just dont "get" them either. Thanks, what a great idea and very thoughtful xxx
  167. Helen

    Thought Records

    Hi I have been reading several threads lately which mention thought records. I have really struggled with these and would appreciate any help off anyone with identifying hot thoughts and when I need a thought record etc. I have only ever managed one and that was one where my counsellor more...
  168. Helen

    im on day 2...... wheres my water?

    Yes, it does get much easier. 1st when ketosis kicks in and then after a couple of weeks it gets easier again when some of the old habits (ie eating chocolate in front of TV) start to die out. I am on week 23 and if I can do it anyone can:) I am not saying it will always be a smooth journey or...
  169. Helen

    When will I see my "b4" LL photos?

    Hi Sez We got given our before and after photos when we finished week 14, when we finish development we get another one taken not sure about management as no one in my group has completed that one yet. We are measured every 4 weeks also.
  170. Helen

    Electrolyte imbalance

    Hi I get my marigold from Sainsburys, its with the oxo cubes and other stock
  171. Helen

    thanks for the welcome

    Dont be scared - its not always easy but is so worth while. You have the support of this fantastic website to help you and in a couple of weeks you will be getting used to the diet and feeling much lighter already! Its a worthwhile journey and one you won't be taking alone! Go for it!
  172. Helen

    In a bad way.

    Hi I think a lot of us on here have had problems when we reach 100 days, we focus on that rather than the end goal. It certainly happened to me. You have not failed though. Think about how many years you have been putting on weight for and you have only been doing this diet for 14 weeks. It...
  173. Helen

    A new me from today!

    Fab photos Sez, you look fantastic I love your haircut. BUT what is so really amazing is the difference in your expression before and after your 6stone loss, I would never have thought you were the same person!
  174. Helen

    Worried and Desperate!

    Hi Fatpossum Was reading your posts with alarm so am glad you are feeling much better now. My group are all losing hair and my counsellor said it was partly because we have all been doing this now for about 20 weeks but also because of the weather - when it suddenly went hot apparently it...
  175. Helen

    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi AJ Re stretch marks, I don't know whether its worth you getting a cream or not. Personally I think they are a waste of time although a lot of people highly recommend bio oil but it depends really on your daughter. Will she feel happier using a cream because she thinks she is doing something...
  176. Helen

    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi AJ Just a quickie as got to go out again in a minute - re stretchmarks. I know loads and loads of people who have never have a weight problem who developed stretchmarks during puberty, its just one of those things. How you stop her worrying about them of course is another matter entirely.
  177. Helen

    what was your turning point to join LL?

    Hi What an interesting thread. Sorry this is quite long. I really developed a weight problem when I was 18 and started to earn my own money - we 3 kids all grew up hungry all the time, we weren't being maltreated but just never seemed to be fed enough so when I got my first wage I bought a...
  178. Helen

    I think I am throwing the towel in!

    Sammy its very early days for you and you have done really well so far. As the others say, you haven't had many sessions yet so read the book and see if you can get some help from that and also call your counsellor. It honestly does get much easier though, I have now almost lost the amount you...
  179. Helen

    will it matter?

    We went to Scotland for 10 days in week 10 and I did cut right down on my water for most of the week as we were travelling quite long distances most days. In the evenings when we got back I did try to drink a lot to make up for it but only managed about 3litres on a good day. I felt fine. What...
  180. Helen

    Week 3 weigh in but I feel like giving up

    Hi Sammy Please don't give in to food. As ISOM says you are a quarter of the way to target already, in only 3 weeks! Remember you are only in the early days of breaking habits you have had for several years and your mind will still be revolving around when and what you used to eat. I know...
  181. Helen

    I'VE PUT ON 4LBS...HELP!!

    Dont panic, if you are sticking to the diet you cannot gain 4lb unless it is water. either TOM or not drinking enough as Mrs Pink says, or maybe you are now drinking enough but your body is hanging onto it until it gets used to it . . . happened to me a couple of weeks ago as I had dropped well...
  182. Helen

    Peppermint Tea and Peppermint Oil

    thanks everyone. I usually prefer my shakes cold so I made a cup of the peppermint tea and left it with the teabag in to go cold then stuck it in the freezer for a bit. Used it to make the shake which was OK but a little too strong on the peppermint for my tastes. Will try it again but take...
  183. Helen

    Peppermint Tea and Peppermint Oil

    LOL! I think you are probably right about the peppermint extract but its worth a try finding out if anyone does use it!
  184. Helen

    How much will this slow down...

    My counsellor says to expect to continue to lose a stone a month right through to target which is what has happened to those of my group who have moved/are about to move onto management. The one who has been doing management for 3 weeks now has lost another 6lb in that time too. Hope that helps.
  185. Helen

    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    In an effort to distinguish between real hunger and psychological hunger I ask myself " what do you want to eat?" The answer is usually enough to figure it out! If it is proper, good, nourishing food, and it is a meal time anyway - ok I am probably hungry. If it is not a meal time I might have...
  186. Helen

    Peppermint Tea and Peppermint Oil

    I have just bought some peppermint tea to try in my chocolate shakes as recommended by LL. I love the taste of the choc shakes when I have just done my teeth so thought I would try this. I would like to know how much tea people tend to put in their shakes, and how strong they make it. I...
  187. Helen

    my little boy is off to France!!

    Cant wait till mine is 13! only another 5 years:)
  188. Helen

    After my week 12 binge....

    sorry, forgot to say, hope you are feeling better soon! And thank you Cerulean for your lovely comment and postive attitude towards the next few months. I am not quite in that place yet and have had to go back to thinking about one day at a time.
  189. Helen

    After my week 12 binge....

    Sometimes men just don't understand our need for chocolate:) I am glad there wasn't any in the house when I broke abstinence! Maybe you could explain to him, if you haven't already, that you have learnt a lot already as you stopped the binge in the early stages, hence the weightloss and that...
  190. Helen

    Do I move councillors?

    If I was you I would certainly go and have a chat with the new LLC and see what you think of her yourself. It sounds to me like you have paid £66 a week for foodpacks and received very little in the way of counselling so far so if you like the new lady, personally I would move. You have done...
  191. Helen

    Developers - what to expect?

    I have been in development for two weeks now though I am only on week 14 due to starting 2 weeks in. It is pretty much the same but without the DVD. I actually prefer it now as we do chat more and it seems more informal. We are still doing "work" in the meetings but it seems less structured and...
  192. Helen

    After my week 12 binge....

    Hi Sez Thats weird, I had a problem in week 12 also (am now in week 14). Part of mine was caused I think by the recommendation to drink milk in week 12 BUT I had also realised I was going to be doing the program for another 5 months and that everyone else in my group would have left by then as...
  193. Helen

    Marigold Boullion Powder

    yes, the smaller tub was £1.32 from sainsburys. I didn't realise it was the same thing I used to use in cooking so if you don't like it you can always use it for that! It was quite pleasant really, at least it was a change from the usual food packs. I don't know how it compares to the LL...
  194. Helen

    week 12 of LL, low blood pressure, feeling ill

    Thanks to everyone who has responded to my question. I feel much better today though have upped my water as well as adding some salt to diet yesterday. I don't think I was managing 4 litres a day as I was refilling the same bottle and it was too easy to lose count! Anyway I thought it would...
  195. Helen

    LL Scrapbook

    Hi, The scrapbook and development book are both yellow. In Search Of Me - is your name the same on UK scrappers? I look at the site sometimes but haven't put any of my pages up, will have a look if you tell me who I should be looking for! What are you planning to put in your "proper"...
  196. Helen

    Marigold Boullion Powder

    Thanks for that everyone, I haven't bought the LL savory drink so didn't know the guidelines for that either. I don't think I would want more than two drinks a day, but its nice to know its there if need be!
  197. Helen

    LL Scrapbook

    We have just gone onto development and it was given us with our development book
  198. Helen

    Marigold Boullion Powder

    I have just bought some Marigold Buillion Powder as several people on this forum have said you can drink it on LL. I am wondering if there is a limit to the amount I should drink in a day as I don't want to come out of ketosis. I would be grateful if people could let me know how much they...
  199. Helen

    LL Scrapbook

    We have just been given our LL scrapbook but our counsellor is being quite cagey about what we are supposed to do with it. What have people done with theirs either on their own or in the group? I do scrapbooking anyway but don't want to go off and do something on my own if I am not...
  200. Helen

    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    I just knew you would understand me. Thanks. Yeah, the milk thing made us all think "well if we can have 500 cals a day extra why have milk when we could have food". We know why of course but the thought was still there. I loved milky coffee and hate it black so this was a real temptation for...
  201. Helen

    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Hi AJ I see you're being as inspirational as usual, I do so enjoy reading your posts! Throwing away the chocolate is awsome! Well done! I haven't posted for a while I am afraid. Partly because I was painting front room and computer had to be disconnected and then because I just felt so...
  202. Helen

    How long should a person abstain from food?

    Hi Digger I agree that you should get your symptoms checked out with LLC and Doctor but you as you are on week 12 now you could also up your calories for the week by adding milk into your diet, as is now being recommended by LL. I haven't done this myself I have to say so don't know if it...
  203. Helen

    week 12 of LL, low blood pressure, feeling ill

    Hi Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread. No reply from LLC yet but had about 2grms of salt today and starting to feel better already though this could be psychological I suppose. I had 1grm in a chocolate shake (not very nice) and the other one in some fruits of the forest...
  204. Helen

    Still so hungry.............

    Hi I only lost 8lb my first week and was disappointed as I could lose 7lb on ww but the weightloss does continue to be higher than on an average diet so don't be dispondent about that. As far as hunger is concerned, if you are in ketosis then it should be psychological rather than physical...
  205. Helen

    week 12 of LL, low blood pressure, feeling ill

    Hi Geri Thanks for replying. I don't think I am spacing foodpacks too far apart, usually have them about 8am, 1pm, 6pm and 10pm. I am going to have a chocolate shake soon and try adding some salt. This will probably be revolting but I will give it a try (I have a spare) then ring my...
  206. Helen

    week 12 of LL, low blood pressure, feeling ill

    I have just been for my monthly blood pressure check and have been told that my bp is now too low at 115/74. Pharmacist has told me to go back in 2 weeks to be monitored again but that if it continues to drop I will have to leave the programme. I have another 4 stone to lose and really don't...
  207. Helen

    Supportive family or not?

    Hi Sarah I started off not telling anyone except DH and DD (and I had signed up before I told them!) but gradually have explained to more and more people. I only told In-laws because I felt I should explain why I was feeding their son a roast dinner ready meal instead of cooking - they live...
  208. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Hi AJ Just caught up with reading your journal. Sorry I didn't get to meet you on holiday. Checked the website before leaving but you hadn't replied then got DH to check on his phone several times but I thought the website was called minimums and not minimins so couldn't find it! How thick am...
  209. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Thanks for that, the scenery is the reason we are thinking of settling in south island, its all interesting feedback. Are you free tomorrow? Could stop for a coffee (or in my case water) on the way up if you like? Will prob be mid afternoon but have to pass Falkirk apparently to get to where...
  210. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Hey, thats OK, just didn't want you getting excited thinking you were meeting someone else! Will be stopping at Stirling bank holiday monday night, would like to see the Falkirk Wheel then visit Hadrians Wall on the way home on the Tuesday. We want to go to South Island but haven't visited...
  211. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    BTW would love to meet you if its not Karen you wanted! Don't know how to read or send PM's so not sure if you have sent me one!
  212. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Sorry AJ its not Karen/Karion? who will be in Falkirk but me, Helen. Congratulations on the size 10's btw.
  213. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    I am also finding this very interesting. Since starting LL I have become increasingly obsessed by my daughters eating (she is nearly 8). My childhood consisted of strict rationing as far as food in general was concerned and we almost never got sweets etc (when we did a mars bar was shared...
  214. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    AJ do you have the name of the thread for Karions maintenance diary please I can't find it! You mentioned it a few days ago and it sounds really interesting. I am glad your back is getting better now and read this thread every day with avid interest although I won't be starting maintenance...
  215. Helen

    doctors charging for the monthly LL checks?

    Hi My Doctor charged me £30 for my initial check up and then had the nerve to ask me why my blood pressure was up! I was in there for 4 minutes. Since then I have been to a local pharmacy that my counsellor recommended who does the check for free. I will buy him a present I think when I...
  216. Helen

    Lots of new members - shall we do an intro thread?

    Hi I'm Helen, aged 42, married, with one child aged 8. I am now in week 7 of lighterlife and have lost 28lb!!!! I have never stuck at a a diet for this long before and am thrilled. Its getting easier by the day and I just wish I'd done it years ago! I have about 6 stone left to lose still...
  217. Helen

    AJ's LL Management Journey!

    Hi AJ Just posting to say "thanks" for such a fantastic diary! I can't wait to read it everyday. I was very worried about management (though I won't be there until about September) and your story has helped me so much. I am in week 7 with 5-6 stone left to lose - your diary is so inspirational...
  218. Helen

    Exercise!!!!

    I think if you feel like exercise then go ahead, just listen to your body and stop if you feel tired/sore. Don't go over the top and you will be OK. Katie, thanks for recommending this site its great (you knew me as Arwen!)
  219. Helen

    loose flap of flab on my stomach...

    If anyone still has this problem, I tend to blast the hairdryer over the problem area and then apply sudocrem (nappy cream) works a treat!
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