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Thanks I will try the Yorkshire tea. Just so need my tea in the morning - without gagging !!

For 3 weeks now I have been drinking decaf tea and coffee as thought while I was at it would try and break my caffeine habit. Also I found on a VLCD the caffeine made me feel quite 'buzzy' and manic ! I can cope with the coffee but the tea is just gross and I cannot drink it. Does anyone...

Watch Corsodyl as it will stain teeth - use it only for a week at a time. That is what my hygienist told me, It isn't really a regular mouthwash more of a medication for gums and teeth. Google it and you will see plenty of info on staining.

Definitely I am addicted to mine - feel like I am doing my 'bit' ! Borrow it and if you don't like it give it back - worth a try x

I am drinking 4 litres a day but my Ketostix still show up quite a dark pink, so that's why I was thinking about upping it - as still showing ketones quite high. I think I am full of them LOL. I am really pleased though and the problem is when you have had 2 such good weeks you sort of take...

I am feeling a bit the same - I lost 9 pound the first week then 4 pound the second week and this week I have only lost a pound and a half. Not TOTM so feeling a little dispondent !! Hoping next week will play catch up - although the weight loss is good so far and I am pleased it is a little...

Brilliant brilliant !!!!! Still wide awake - let the good times roll xxxxxx

Hi and yes did feel like that. My tea tasted different this morning due to the taste in my mouth. I felt a sort of thinner 'empty' feeling under my ribcage ?? Like a lighter hollow feeling ! Am still feeling bright (definitely not having the post bread/sandwich lunch slump) which feels...

Yep just waiting to get the socks and dressing gown on as I know it's coming.....

I got mine from Ebay and paid £85 for it - it was £160 new apparently but it is immaculate. Only trouble is the booklet with the exercises didn't come with it, so I have been online thanks to others help and am going by that. Very weird feeling I have to say but they are supposed to do the...

Day 4 of Liptrim Woke up early this morning and feel wide awake and ready for the day. I am usually so sluggish in the mornings and feel so so tired. I dont have any Ketostix so cannot tell if I am in ketosis or not ?? Can I assume by these unusual bright eyed feelings I am in ketosis ...

Thank you !

I am on day 4 and am suffering from head sweats - I actually thought I was coming down with the flu as feel so lethargic, achey and sweaty. I know from my last time doing LL after the first week I was so so cold - so this time am just making the most of the 'heat' !! Angie

Thanks all - I have a chronic addiction to Pepsi Max !!!! Will have sparkling water and just pretend. Thanks for the replies.

No probs just found the answer on CD forum.

Hi I am new to this forum and have started Liptrim today. I did LL a while back but cannot remember the rules on Diet Coke. Was it allowed ? Thanks Jo

Hi I have just bought a Power Vibro Tonic Vibration Plate from Ebay. I was just wondering if anyone has a link to the Instructions as this one doesn't have any and it all looks quite complex ? Thanks Jo

I did and it is the best thing ever. The flavours are just out of this world - the bars are to die for. More choices and diet plans. Am really happy !!! Go for it. Plus half the price.

I have been on CD since end of March, Over the past 2 weeks I have noticed some hair in my brush. (never had this before ever). This is still going on and had a shower tonight and found quite a lot in my fingers when washing it!!! Also on my shoulders etc. I did know that this could happen...

Which brand of gum do you use?

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Yes I know what you meant and I have looked into the GI diet. I think it's the way to go long term !! Just all about making good choices now and for the future eh? Thanks for your replies everyone..

Have made my decision. I am staying on development for this last stone. Managment gave me too many choices and it scared me (daft but true). I just don't think I am ready yet as I felt so bewildered and a bit out of my depth if I am honest! I feel I still need the structure of this diet to...

Thanks everyone for your advice. Am seeeing LLC tonight and will run through things with her.

Thank you Have just been reading the threads on the GI plans. Just need a change and don't want to undo all this good work.

Excuse me if this has been discussed before. I need some advice please. I have been on LL for 9 weeks and have lost 42 pound. My counsellor was happy for me to go onto management . I have been doing this for a week and by my scales have lost a pound. I have another stone to lose to be...

Hi I was like this for the first 3 weeks on LL. Happy to say all has calmed down now and I go every morning regular as clockwork. This was awful and left me feeling drained and also embarassing but hopefully things should settle after a while. I steer clear of the water flavourings now...

Excellent !! I am 9 weeks into LL so have got round everything so far. Really not too worried about the eating - just as I said I don't want my diet to be the topic of conversation - different with mates as they all know and it's not a problem. Will take a leaf out of your book as sounds...

Just that I have an all day wedding next week that starts at 12pm. Was just wondering if I could do the meat/fish on the menu thing for the day. Not worried about the alcohol but could play around with the food and look like I am eating. really can't be bothered with explaining the eating...

No that I have - but if I were to eat something naughty how long would it take for me to come out of ketosis? Is it hours or days?

God I cannot believe it. I am exactly the same. My family are all in shock - I have passionatley always hated cooking. I asked everyone in my group about it and they all looked at me like I am mad. I don't want the food either !! I put it down to still getting some comfort from food !! and...

You will be fine I am sure. I was just so frateful to have 'food' that it sort of compensated for all the things I would 'normally' have on hols. Lovely feeling in control still too...... Proved I still held the reins so to speak. Good luck..

Have booked myself in for one next - week . Will let you know how I get on !!

Hi Well done. I went on holiday last week. I had my shake in the morning, then just meat or fish for lunch and tea (small portions with a small handful of salad). Took my Ketostix with me and checked and luckily stayed in ketosis!! Got back last night ansd weighed myself today and have...

Hi I am on LL but the savoury drinks upset my stomaxh terribly. I get gassy and windy and my stomach rumbles and really aches.. Actually felt quite unwell the last time I drank one. Shame as I love the taste but for me personally they are a no no.

Lovely - thanks for the info. I have cut the PH out and bought some basic Dulcolax today. Fingers crossed !!

Hi. I had to cut out the soups completely as I was on the loo constantly and yes very sore. It seems to me that sticking just to the shakes bind me up. So am in a state the other way. I think I need to introduce a soup a day to see if I can find a balance. So far so good today though...

Dulcolax Perles - will get some anyway. Psyllium Husks I thought were ok and I use the powdered form so there is not coating or anything. My LL counsellor said they were ok. What is the overall view on these?

Haha I know exactly what you mean I am like that on them. Trouble is I find myself feeling weak after an episode that lasts for hours. I think it is just finding the balance on this diet! However the caffeine is definitely doing it for me as I have just been again. Feel a stone lighter...

I am getting slightly 'anal' pardon the pun about this topic! I think I may have just sussed out my problem. I have switched this morning from decaf tea to regular tea and I have just been 3 times. I went over to decaf tea and coffee 2 weeks ago as I was having trouble sleeping - caffeine on...

Have just started taking them this morning after another half hour in the loo struggling and straining !!!

PS: Just to say I cannot believe I have just written all this personal stuff on an open forum !!!!!!!!! How embarassing....

I just don't have the answer. Have never had this in my life. I take powdered psyllium husks every morning in a shake ( only way I can do it). In fact I do have the answers - the OXO type drink my LL counsellor gave me makes me go but the other way with the most awful childbirthy cramps...

I was like this with the shakes until I got a hand blender - totally changed the texture and I love them now !! £3.ish from Asda or tesco. A MUST i think for LL.

Hi I have been a tad constipated so my LL counsellor said I could take Dulcolax or Dulcoease. I have bought Dulcoease and looked at the back of the packet and it says on the Do Not Take section that people who are intolerant to sorbitol, fructose and small amount of sugar should not take them...

Don't worry about answering these questions as I am on the CD website now and can see the stages. thanks

That's great. Is SS'ing the same as just the 4 packs on LL but you only do it for 4 weeks at a time? I am thinking of moving over to CD. I am into week 5 now on LL so will I SS for another 4 weeks or will they want me to come off SS ? Sorry to sound so dim but am not up on CD jargon and...

Do you have to have the regular medicals on CD like I have to on LL? Had to have one before starting and I think every 4 weeks.

I am on week 4 and fell the most miserable I have since starting LL. My legs feel weak, everything is an effort. My concentration is terrible. I feel so low today and have done for the past 3 days, really fed up and unsociable. Not TOTM as that has passed. Just to say really I think every...

I just feel that one bit uf tuna leads to another bit, then a slice of bread - we all know how easy it is !! This is why we are at this point. I think some people always think they know better, that's up to them but why she is paying all this money for LL I don't understand. All or nothing...

Of course the nutrients !! Yes I can see where you are coming from. I will tell her and it's up to her what she does. I am happy with LL for the time being. It's working for me anyway. thanks all !!!

To be honest I am not looking into eating but was unsure of why she was doing this type of diet if she was to include food along the way. It makes sense what she says calorie wise but obviously will affect the ethics of the whole abstinance thing. thanks for your reply !

:confused: Hi I have been speaking to one of my group members today. We started the same time - 3 weeks ago and have lost about the same weight 1 1/2 stone. She has worked out she can have tuna or chicken to the equivalent of 125 calories once a day and knock out one foodpack a day. Is...

Yes I work from home on PC and this could be the problem. I will get a footrest and see if it helps. Also the more weight I lose should help. Thanks

Hi I have always suffered from swollen ankles but like you did expect them to go down with all the water. Am not overly worried, just not what I expected. However this amount of water is surely going to take some time before my body gets used to it. Still nice glowing skin somehow...

Hi. I am on day 17. I am drinking 5-6 litres of water a day. I have noticed the cold feeling in my lower legs/calves more so at night. Also noticed that sometimes my ankles are quite swollen in the evening/night time. Is this just the effect of drinking so much water? If so, will this...

Update: My incredibly not normal period for me has just finished ( I think) after just 4 days. I have just got on the scales and have lost 2 pound overnight. Had been stuck at the same weight all week. Really noticed I was weeing a lot yesterday and had a feeling things were shifting. Am so...

I am going to invest in those fat/weight scales as that is interesting! As I said I feel and I am sure I look thinner, so obviously the diet is still working. I changed the battery in the scales as they appeared 'stuck' at 13.4 for the past few days !! Then I realised it was all to do with...

I have been weighing myself every day during TOTM and have stuck at the same weight for 4 days. I have been upping the water and sticking the the LL plan religiously. I half expected this which is why I am weighing myself. Bit annoying to have stayed the same but know it will shift next week...

Hi. Just wondered if any one can shed some light on a little query I have. Started LL 2 weeks ago and got my period 12 days early. Very heavy and not the normal for me. Spoke with my cousellor who said it was common to have irregular cycles. Is this likely to be because I am new to the diet...

Hi there Just came across this site and am so relieved to find other LL people. I started 30th March and have so far lost a stone. It's nice to see and hear other people's stories. Angie