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:family2:Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey from Olu Deneniz, great holiday 3rd may holiday there as so reasonable ,family holiday at the Karbel, the prices were very reasonable. A boat trip out all day was £4.00 from 10.30. 6.30pm included a meal also. A great day at Dalayan £14 from 8am...

You look great , in the swim suit as well! Ha Really enjoyed the holiday, going to my self defence class tonite. I put 7 1bs on so back to shakes 2 a day at moment, I hope Cat gets on board with us lol Maria

I Received a phone call from LLC as there was a colour consultancy chat by another LLC and was told that they had the management bars in raisin and choc lower in calories than a couple of the others think they have only just come out, they wer simple to a cereal bar. She also said L.L are...

info on Gillian Riley seminars 2 in Manchester soon Eating Less: Say goodbye to overeating, by Gillian Riley

I've been truely inspired by your story insight and clarity. Every step you have recorded and shared unselfishly that in its self shows the honesty, determination and what a book or chat show real life story that would be. I hope your life continues to shine as you do. Thank You. Maria :)

So sorry to hear of your problems, i know the desperation of trying all the methods and them all failing as i am a complusive eater or should i say was,had to do loads of work on my thoughs and behaviours . Good luck Maria

:) How fabulous you are a walking example of how to do all action and thinking women.:party0019: I salute you what a great feeling it is to get to goals each one is a step towards the other, Thank you for your story its been amazing Maria

You look AMAZING you have worked sooo so hard and i bet you could never image last year you would be a different women. Thanks for all your sharing. Its been a great motivator. Many you enjoy all your Slimness now and for always. :) Maria

:princess:What a beautiful,beautiful spirtual path you seem to be on,Its like you have had an awakening unless this happens to us others dont understand. live your dream slim ladyyou are the dream come true. MARIA xxx:superwoman:

Want to say well done to you both so far.

Thanks will use these and tell my friends , Well done with weight loss thats incredible

Hi You look like a trim jelly baby now ,sooooooo fab, well done and its been great reading all your about you and your progress. Enjoy every meal and every day Maria.

Well done your on your way its so good to have a pop in as you are often unaware of anything happening till you get the evidence. Enjoy the L.L plan Maria

KJ you look fantastic ........Wow! just echoing what others have said are you over the moon? Maria

Sending you love and hugs, :vibes::grouphugg::vibes::vibes::vibes:Maria

Well it was different,God loves a trier AMEN:eek:

Gosh what a difference your face has changed so much already, Hope the party was good,as you certainly looked good.Maria

Hi A.J . great to see you posting love to read yours posts. As already been said enjoy your time on your restart and hope everything goes well.Maria:vibes::)

Amazing you have changed so much and always have a lovely smile.:) Maria

K.D wonderful news for every body who comes to you , You will change so many lifes. Always great to read your thoughts and replies on here Maria

Hi I replied to Blonde Logic when she mentioned Fibromyglia about 10 days ago, as i also have it. As i said in post much better than i was but no help from G.P really apart from telling her that the dosage of medication was too high to enable me to function at work and home. I was diagnoised...

Good luck on you restart. Maria

Hi B.L ihave that condition Fibromyaglia, have had neck shoulder pain since teens, aches and pains all over upper body,later on terrible fatigue, no amount of massage made it go as it is a Muscle complain. I only sought medical help because of the pain like knives in my thighs and the terrible...

You look and are amazing. Following your story has been so inspiring and after doing the whole program myself albeit in bits having a break between foundation and management. I know it is a life changing process giving us lots of tools to use along lifes journey. Well done B.L. Maria :)

:)Great thread and well done Sue. Not long till the wedding all the best :character00250:

sorry for late reply The book is called "eating Less".Based really on choice,addictive eating and getting to the core of complusiuve eating and going through your addiction rather than avoiding it, as it will always be there. Good read and available via the local librarys.Maria

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Hi just posted something on "eating Less" seminar coming to Greater Manchester in November on mind and body thread. Any one interested in addictive eating living in the Northern quarter may be interested Maria

Last night at our management group we recieved the Staying well Hydrated offical flyer. It states a short list of NEW recommendations which states there is no magic number for how many you may need-it depends on your height, age, activity levels and so on. I have not had chance to check but...

:):) Great news for people up North. Gillian Riley is doing a week end seminar in Stockport Greater Manchester. Anybody who is interested in her theory and approach to ADDICTIVE eating may be interested to know this news. Spoken to Gillian and she is more than greatful for people to know...

You look great Gok Wan would soon sort your body image out you are stunning now Maria

This has made me laugh so true. Thanks for posting very accurate for us oldies not got the turkey neck or droppy boobs. Got the doppy tummy though.Will copy this for work colleagues Ta

Well done on all your hard work what an arrogant, ignorant fellow you had the misfortune to meet. You are entitled to have what YOU need and think how much you have saved the NHS in the future as you have got your weight and health on the right track. I hope all goes well, i think its advisable...

Sharon best of luck in the S.Slimmers. Sometime the time for VLCD is not right for us and we have to go where we are able to succed.:)

Hi B.L, Well done on all your hard work on this aspect of your life. You have been so focused and re focused all the way along. your story is so touching and honest, Yes you do beautiful,serene and tanned . Have a great day Maria:scale:

I love the saying "be yourself every one else is taken ". Love all the fancy things every one puts on .I am going to learn more on the P.C someday,but not today .Maria

Happy Birthday, Mrs Depp again sorry its late. I hope you enjoyed your special day Love Maria p.s hope you acheive your goals this year as it is a new year for you.xxx

G,so sorry to hear the news my thoughts are with you and family. May Your ANGELS be around you and family and friends. God Bless Mariaxxxxxxxx

new bars on the wayR.T.M 3 wks ago our L.L.C had some bit size samples of 3 different types of bars 2 savoury and one choc flavoured. They were chilli and ? choc and ? and another type and she wanted feed back. A little boy popped in with his mum for her monthly weigh in and was starving and...

Hi K.D and all who have replied and posted. This thread is what i need to refer to and read as i often forget that 45 years of inapporiate habits wont go away with without lots of thoughts, thinking and changing, as well as behaviours ie snatch and grab with food ,biting on healthy foods like...

Hi in response to your request my experience was a full leg and bikini laser which was 99.9 successful it cost a lot but so did waxing and having to wait for it to grow etc and i had been waxing fo 20 years and the pain and redness and later i started to get boils so went for the laser at £900...

Hi know what you mean about cravings taking over but its best to not let them get a hold.Its quiet often an imagned pleasure that we did too much of. At the start of my lighter life i put food thoughts out of my head the moment they came which was fast and furious. I could never allow myself to...

Hi I definiteley know it helps because its our minds that lead us over eat not our appetites other wise we would stop when the stomach was full over eating is painful in many ways despite the pain it causes we still do it until we re learn and keep practicing and then challenging as the...

The program works if you work it Hi really grateful for all these R.T.M in Lighter life the program is fabulous in loking for an hour every week at the head issues around hunger well worth the money as the group helps us all so much. I see it as an investment in me and my shopping bills and...

Hi Aj reckon this post has closed but have re read it 2 times 3 in all, your selfishless, caring attitude has been inspirartional for me this week end going into R.T.M in10 days time. Wanted to get to a size rather than a weight and anything else is a bonus but iwant the goal to remain the same...

I am always amazed how much people lose,as i am a very slow loser despite being fairly active 10,000 steps most days keeping to the 4 packs and 4 lts of water. My restart was two wks ago with lighter life and i lost 6ibs and 2ib this wk was despondant but am sticking with it to lose the 2...

Hi all you lighter lifers just been doing some calculations on the cost of my usual food treats and suddenly L.L is ACTUALLY saving me so much money. 8 cans of cider a week 2 bottles of wine at least £20. A take out for the family from the indian £25.00 the grocery shopping bills have reduced...

Hi a bit late joining just got back from Vietnam lost 6ib whilst away, 3ibs since re fresher :o with L.L after 3 days. I am just trying to lose what i can over this period need to do a ticker so will sort that later. Great inspiration from you all and most people doing fab. I need to lose 3...

Well done especially at this time of year. Losing 3 stones its a really achievement and the losses are still very good week after week. Inspired now today Maria:)

Hi just wondering if this is a new way to welcome us to return got a really nice letter from the L.L.C. inviting me to restart and i presume others to return without another medical and lose 1 stone before christmas did not complete the 100 days left at about the 11th week. Not put the...

Hi Chicken on a mission i never struggle with breakfast or lunch. at the evening meal itend to want more than i have planned to eat. I try not to eat between meal no matter what or else that can make me desire more food i write it down and stop when the meal is over making the meal last a...

Hi Good luck and well done for getting on the plan. Taking and making the first step is the biggest self help you can do for yourself. I loved this article wrote some time ago by Icemoose but it says it all really it helped me greatly.:) Also the S.M.A.R.T. concept...

hi caused me a few problems when i did 3 packs a day as the soya milk can increase the ostergen to a high level especially if your like me peri menopausal Ta

Hi i was in O.A for a number of years and got lots of help as iwas and still am a complusive eater who is powerless over food but the program is much more than that and it does mention a "power greater than yourself" That power can be anything you or anybody else defines. People are not...

Well done Mike for all your time on the replies,advice and straight talking. You dont just talk the talk you walk the walk best wishes for every other project yet to come . f@51

yOU LOOK STUNNING SO LIGHT AND BRIGHT WELL DONE ALL THE HARD WORK HAS PAID OFF.aS THEY SAY EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:character00201:WAY TO GO STU 8

Hi you look so good relaxed and slim even your ankles,its great to see that this forum is a two way process people giving and receiving when they need to ,that is sometimes so hard for me to do ask for help so glad you did and got it. You are :vibes::vibes:Almost there and you have helped lots...

Well done you look amazing,hope you enjoy every one of success with your clients as well, you can pass the message because youare the message to keep at it 5 months thats amazing cant beleive it .:character00250:

hi i used to mash mine with a little cauliflower to make a lamb/beef cottage pie when i was following a no grain food plan.really nice and filling.I think the taste is like a creamy swede,not a parsnip but not as watery. :rolleyes:

Hi Lard and all who followed with the great posts once you ask the question and speak from the heart you share what many of us think and feel the answers appear. The first time is a GIFT then its hard work,but everything we work hard at when we acheive it, is , also the pay off fantastic and a...

hi you have done amazing, well done. i have tried the crispmade from the soups and they were awful very grainy the chicken and veg is o.k but thats all that i can face.;)

Hi Nessa the difference is amazing your so brave posting the photos thanks for the encourage. What a change.:)

Thanks for that last tip on the green tea being bitter,thats why i didnt enjoy it. You never know what tip,identification you get on this forum 2 questions answered today just by reading and listening thanks so much every one;:o fa51

Well done on getting back and getting on it. All the best of luck your doing good.

Hi h.c.w. If you found it wasnt for you in developers you did the right thing. Read your earlier threads and think you are very inspiring throughout the weight loss the ups and the downs, the courage to speak as you see and find it whilst being kind and positve to others. I know you can do it...

:) hi LC i found it hard as you i started to project forward and was filled with doubt. Then i remembered what i had heard that helped its just for today and in real terms thats what it is. I also found the V.L.C thread of ice moose " 2 types of people who do v.l.c.d" What an inspiration...

searced for this for 4 nites after i first read it !Found it I know this was posted last September but its really helped me so much as it so accurate . I think every c.d or l.l should say this as we start our journey out of food and despair into our new way of being.Thanks once again now i can...

Hi ice M : What about some one to one lessons with a trainer for a spefic period, a clean team coming in to clean your house top to bottom followed by a caterer to serve you a romantic meal . you may have done all these but thats the kind of things i would like also my son in law sent a taxi...

Hi nothing to do with News of World but seen a great C.D article in Marie Claire July 07 (U.k) edition. A lady diaries her progress with photos in same swim wear (Very brave) to lose 3 stone pg 279 thanks what a great info site this is as well as support thanks .

Hi Everyone, It may have been posted but have'nt seen it. My C.D counseller tonight showed me a 4 page account of a lady following the Cambridge Diet.It shows her all through her journey in swim wear (Brave) every couple of weeks along with her diary. How good is that as have never seen or...

hi forgot to say lost 81b in c.d. so very pleased with that and dont have any guilt as a meal is permitted plus respite from lots of food choice which does my head in,yes i need the disciplineand boundaries that are clear and achievable thanks.

Hi i am trying to move the last stone moved from L.L 2 weeks ago to C.D 790 after 12 weeks and 23ib weight loss( found it very difficult not to Eat and drink the amounts of water due to work and travel) Anyway thanks for listening good luck to us all,maintaining and lossing the last stone need...

Hi all you readers, Just found this link I tend to find an Author I like and then read all the collections particulary liked Lee Child books. All the Lady Dectective series.The Alchemist most of paul c? books cant remember his last name. Marion Keyes (all her books) A very touching short...

Hi HCW Have a great holiday enjoy yourself you seem to have a great Plan and are very positve, also you are setting goals and dead lines. I salute you on your 100 days your sharing and honesty all along the way. I dont post much but you never know how many of us you all reach. Thanks 141bs...

Hi Skinnym, I have just made the change over because despite the C.b and group i could not always drink the 4 litres(as i travel a great deal with my job and cant get the toilet breaks my way to do it was drink 2 lts am 5.30 8am and 2 lts later but i was told it was not supposed to be drank...

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HI EVERYONE, great to hear all these views and ideas as then i can go and think about them all and decide what is the best route for me to take on this lifelong journey with food, emotions, weight and body image. I am not totally convinced about the group counselling, it may be me but not got a...

Hi i can so relate to your story . Mine was the same until i realized that like the alcoholic i am addicted to sugar and once i eat anything with sugar ( i avoid white flour,rice and pasta ) so after my weight loss the the G.I diet suits me)i crave anything ediable or what ever is around. I...