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Day 2, feeling good albeit tired. Did Bikram yoga this morning for 90mins, boy was it hot! Roll on tomorrow and Saturday, although Im dreading Sunday as Im working all day! 1 day at a time!

Still alive after day 2..... heading to bed shortly as Im up early to go to Bikram and then see a client! Tired but not hungry and thankfully not back to work until Sunday!

returner to LT.... will be doing a combo of replacement meals for the 1st month until my supply is used up. My goal is 9st.7lb but Im not weighing in until 2nd Jan so will update with my Jan goal asap! Im hoping in the 4 weeks of Jan I will get to 10st 10lb which was my previous stable weight...

Jan, just wanted to send you hugs and say I understand. I have more or less sts for the last 9months and its 1st above anywhere near comfy and 2stone above my personal goal. I bought the Exante shakes about 3 weeks ago and have stop/started. I have a conference mid-october, in a spa and...

Hey Jan and Tanya, I still look in here from time to time and think you are great. Similarly (and again since last September) I an up to about 11st 12lb. I blamed stress from my final year in Uni but actually it's lack of self control! I'm away this weekend but after intend to go back and do...

Hey there, I know how you feel. I re-started beginning of January after what was a stressful period for me. I did ok for about 10 days and then the stress hit again....... starting full time work, managing assignments and a household! Im going to re-start again soon - next week most likely...

D10 Day 10 and fell of the wagon royally today! Refuse to beat myself up over it and have started again! I certainly wasnt drinking enough water the last 2 days and do think that was the trigger!

V12345, I did the same today :-( Was doing so well.... and I didnt get out for my run! Back on the wagon now and know that I prob wasnt drinking enough water!

Argghhh Absolutely crap day, really pre-menstrual (sorry TMI)... Fell off the wagon had a couple of celebrations on the ward and came home and had 2 slices of ham and another choc! I normally HATE choc, Im a real savoury person... Anyway tomorrow is another day!

Weigh in!! OK, weigh in week before period isnt the best but Im down 6lb.... happy enough! Im up a little since yesterday but feel bloated! Advice from my running friends is that this is fairly normally from that perspective! So onwards and downwards!:)

Day 7 Thanks everyone! Today was OK! Had my bouillon and also found the marigold one that everyone has been suggesting! Will give that a go tomorrow! I have a tendency to low blood pressure so I think it relates to my salt craving. I am also doing the couch to 5km and obviously lose...

Communion totally allowed!

Day 5 & 6 Well day 5 was fine but well day 6!!! I often find I have salt cravings on LT and the consultants and the helpline all just shrug their shoulders. Having studied anatomy, physiology and drug/mineral interactions in the body I know myself..... I have low BP and it can be...

Have found a bouillion and so glad! I have HUGE salt cravings on most TFR diets and this will be my life saver! I have a chicken and organic lo-salt veg one too..... gonna mix them!

Has anyone found it in ireland? I dread going in and asking as im not sure how it's pronounced!

Ive just done day5 and whilst I was grand all day I'm ravenous right now and can't sleep! Considering WS as I am also doing a running plan and getting loads of 'advice'!!!!

Well done for sticking with it! Evenings are my nemesis too..... keep trying to persuade OH and kids to finish the sweets and biscuits and when my uncle pops up for tea in the evening I give him a slice of the cake I have in the cupboard! I hate throwing things away but I wont eat them!

Great loss! Inspriational.... I hope I can do half as well!

Get the fire safety officer at your local station to do an independant check! Glad you and the kitties got out ok.... thats absolutely terrifying!

Hey Julie!! Glad you like the shakes thats half the battle over! I used to hate the vanilla and then someone gave me the tip to blend it up with ice and add coffee granules to it! It was divine! A chilled latte shake! Keep up the good work! The 1st weeks losses will keep you motivated!

Good luck Daisey!

Day 4 Hi all! Slept late today and woke shattered! Im up at 6am tomorrow so Im planning to go to bed soon! Day 4 was ok except for the tiredness. Sat on the sofa most of the day with my son cuddling up! Got W2D2 of the couch to 5km tomorrow........fingers crossed I get out of work...

If its a true period (rather than a break through bleed) then it was going to come anyway. You need to shed the lining of the uterus to have a period and it normally happens when an egg isnt fertilised. Sometimes the lining is shed without ovulation but generally it will need to hormones...

Great stuff! Im using some old LT shakes before I start Xante........ found nearly 3 weeks worth in date!

Hey Bex, Think we have spoken before! Good luck with the restart!

hahahaha!! Wish I could use nail varnish! Might resort to sniffing something!

I too work 12.5hour shifts and know how you feel! Also working in a medical environment everyone has an opinion! I am trying to use the 'spare' time in breaks to talk to my peers....cant do that with a mouthful of food!

Oh wow! I would love to do the Camino de Santiago!! SO jealous! This is a problem I have. I get near my target and sabotage myself. I have an issue with how I view myself! I need to get my head to accept that my body is smaller and thats ok and keep on until I reach target!

well done!

Wow, weigh to go ;-0

Well done! Im hoping for 10lb this week too!

Day 3 Had all sorts of negative comments today from some colleagues today but was pleasantly surprised by the reaction of a manager which made my day! I have found the tesco ultra slim bars now and will be using one of these the day I do my run..... I cant stand the flapjacks and these bars...

Day 2 Thanks everyone! Day 2 done, had a few temptations but stick with it! Have a bit of a headache now but think its just tiredness TBH.... Have drunk loads of water but had to go to the staff room today rather than the canteen as I needed to make my shake up and I know people think Im...

Couldnt find it anywhere tonight!

Well it wont be the 1st restart thats for sure but hopefully it will be the last! I have my 1st day of LT done and seem to have enough packs to keep me going for 3 weeks after which I an swapping to Xante as its cheaper. I have also started the couch to 5k and we will see how that goes...

A failure is giving up altogether! Just sort out tomorrow and start again!

Honk for D1 of my 3week LT journey (then off to Xante due to cost!) I also managed to complete W1 of the C25k!

Starting tomorrow....well today now! Hi everyone, I have eaten all around me for the last 4 weeks with exams and Christmas. Dreading getting on the scales tomorrow but it has to be done! I am ordering my Exante tomorrow so fingers crossed it will be here by the end of the week. I am...

Claire30.............21lbs to lose.....0lbs lost Danielle.............21lbs to lose.....0lbs lost jersey joe..........25lbs to lose.....0lbs lost Bubbles.............18lbs to lose.....0lbs lost V12345.............24lbs to lose.....0lbs lost Theresa6...........21lbs to lose.....0lbs lost...

Hi Starbright..... I started the couch to 5k last Thursday and have Day1 & 2 done. Day 3 is tomorrow when I will also restart TFR..... I expect to be far more tired but will see how it goes!

Im looking at 21lb....Good luck everyone! Claire30.............21lbs to lose.....0lbs lost Danielle.............21lbs to lose.....0lbs lost jersey joe..........25lbs to lose.....0lbs lost Bubbles.............18lbs to lose.....0lbs lost V12345.............24lbs to lose.....0lbs lost...

Thanks! Seems chocolate gets the thumbs up! Does anyone know the calorie count of the porridge?

Keep up the good work! Im joining you all on Monday, would start sooner but Im not putting up with all the noise I will get about it so I have started my couch 2 5k early and will be on d3 when I start back on TFR!! Claire, I love the MM quote!

STOP now! Forgive yourself for what you have eaten, pick yourself up and continue on the LT. Dont let one slip up cascade into a bad day! Good luck! I start next week but only have 8 hour shifts for the 1st week.... 12 hour shifts the following week but I find if I plan I am ok! I...

Tanya!!! Just completed day1!! I wont be doing it in the dark again... nearly got lost in a pothole and tripped over a rabbit (I hope to God it was a rabbit cos otherwise it was a rat!). Day2 Saturday earlier and in disguise! No street lighting here so prob too dangerous to do it this late...

Hi all, Im going to finish some leftover LT shakes and then start EXANTE mainly due to cost. However I notice that other ex-LT'ers say that EXANTE tastes better! What EXANTE shakes are your favourites and what do you do to 'jazz' them up??

Heya, I will be joining you all too on 2nd. I'm starting the couch to 5k too. I did LT 2.5 years ago and lost 2stone. I'm probably about a stone back up but most of that since my finals in early December and of course Xmas! I have a few LT sachets left which I am using to restart. I am also...

Heya Tanya and ladies! I havent been around here much but I still keep up with your motivational posts! Tanya, I was sad to hear about your Granddad but with you as his granddaughter I am sure him and your Nan will get along just fine. Im up since my finals in December and obviously...

Salt............ its usually what knocks me off the lipotrim. Jessie888, your weight loss is amazing!

Leahs, I take it you are doing it in the UK? I am in Ireland and its a 4y course rather than 3 so you will qualify much quicker! I have fallen off the wagon this week totally so I am restarting tomorrow...... Hope you are going well!

Dont do it! I did 3 days tfr last week -my re-start- and fell off the wagon royally after that. Im hoping to start again tomorrow but I have wasted a week..... Keep up the good work!!

BTW.... I am studying midwifery and going into final year... Yipppppeeeeeee

H Im a restarter too. My 3 hopefully proper attempt as I have a few mis-starts into the bundle. Now have 5 weeks to lose 20lb...........fingers crossed>>>

Have you tried using a blender?

I am in Cork..... south!

1st day has been ok..... thinking of getting my last shake but not in the mood! S'pose I better get my butt in gear and go make it up, then I think an early night!

Ha... must have been making my 2nd shake as you posted!! Your brave to be doing Zumba.... I would be shattered! I am doing ok so far, trying not to get stressed as home life still hasnt settled down but I cant wait any longer to start LT... Only 5 weeks til Im back at Uni and its hard to do LT...

Leahs, I did LT in 2009 and went from 12st 8.5lb to 10st 10lb... I stopped as I was going on hols and I stayed the same whilst away. I came back and lost a little bit more and maintained until exams the following May! I gained about 7lb during that time mainly because I wasnt walking as...

Tashbuckle, I am starting again too although I havent gained it all back just my holiday weight! Still, I never got to goal in the 1st place and I have tried to restart a number of times............................ serial failure :-(

Leahs, I think it depends on your course! I am in Uni 9-6 and we dont have any facilities to make shakes up. I have started today (again) and I am back like you in 5 weeks. I like my shakes with crushed ice and struggle with them without it (fussy, I know!). Buy a shaker cup off ebay and...

Soda water out of the pump in UK pubs is sparkling water and not true 'soda water' so dont panic! Its the bottled stuff that has extra salts in it!

Heya City Chick, I know what you mean about stressful situations. I lost 24lb 2 years ago and have maintained to within 5lb. I wish I had stuck with it 2 years ago and lost my last stone but despite my best efforts I havent managed to get back on the plan. I tried again this May but a number...

Thanks for the replies everyone! I will be looking to order in a fortnight or so.... I believe they are nicer than lipotrim!

Hi all, I have a few LT shakes to finish but want to start Xante as its cheaper. Can I check with you all about delivery times so I done run out of shakes... UK peeps how long do ur shakes take to arrive? If theres any Irish people out there how long do yours take? I am in...

If you add more than the recommended water to your shakes then you need to take the equivalent out of your daily fluid intake... I found I was drinking too much water due to adding slightly more to my shakes and my 2 cups of coffee!

Heya hun, I know that feeling... All I can say is try and stay focused on your goal and how important it is to you. I am trying to focus on my holiday in 7 weeks time. This isnt my 1st re-start by any means. I find it hard to get going, then once I am started I find I hit brick walls along...

v12345 : -3 lbs (11 lbs to go) BigT: -14 lbs to go. bye-bigun - 14lbs to go. abouttime - 12lbs ( -4lbs 8lbs to go 5stonetolose - 18.5lbs (-4lbs, 14.5lbs to go) dolphin10 - 16lbs ( -3 Ibs - 13 Ibs to go) MillieMor -10lbs (-4lbs, 6lbs to go) Theresa6 -14lbs (-1lb Jewel - 12lbs (-2lb. 10lb to go)...

When I go to Portugal I stick to lean meat/chicken and salads. I drink loads of water there too but dont limit my alcohol as much as I should perhaps! The most I gained on hols was 3.5lb whereas at home eating 'healthily' my weight varies much more... I usually have a 10lb range..... Its one...

Heya Tigger, I understand, I truly do. I have been on and off for the last 10 days due to family issues. I am now on my 2nd 100% day!!!! I am taking it day to day but keeping my goal in sight. I am on hols in 7 weeks (infact we will have just landed in 7 weeks) and I am focusing on that. I...

Well I have been cold so I decided that I would try a peppermint hot chocolate.......... yuck! Reminded me of the soup only minty! Wont be doing that again! Prefer my shakes with ice and blended so they taste a bit like a MaccyD's shake.... well thats what I convince myself as I sip it thru...

Honk for Day 2 (again :rolleyes:) Kimby, thats a no because its a fruit!

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your support, its been great to read the messages!! Well after an eventful week I am down 1lb. I am more than happy about that and even better I have been 100% for 2 days........... yippee!!!!

Well done Jan on hitting the 10st mark. I know you had a fab week and that little bit over will be gone by next week! Im so jealous but you have motivated me so well done and keep up the good work!

Good advice from PinkNibbles...... its exhausting enough so let yourself adjust to the lower calorie intake before you start exercising! Good luck on your journey!

Thanks everyone.... She has exams starting tomorrow so very withdrawn... I am trying to follow my own advice with LT and drinking enough -not too much! And having my shakes regularly! Intended to start yesterday but in the end it was today.... ah well, it was pure protein y2d!

Honk for day 1...... (again...:rolleyes:)

I have a 2 litre bottle I fill and refill......... I then know how well I am, or am not doing. That said I am now taking the equivalent of my coffee out of them as I am drinking too much fluids! Glad I am not seeing the ads.... I love pizza but cant eat it at the best of times because it...

Swit swooo......... Look at you! Well done!

Dont drink too much fluids! I realised this too... it flushes out the essential electrolytes and makes you crave. I was drinking nearly 4l of water on top of my usual coffees........... therefore prob nearer 5-5.5l. I am now trying to ensure I drink 4l but any teas or coffees I am measuring...

A bit late posting this week as my weigh in day is wednesday but we have had an amazingly stressful week at home. I have lost 1lb which under the circumstances is utterly amazing. My daughter 'disappeared' last sunday, she is home now but extremely depressed. I am totally off the wagon...

well done great loss and wonderful diff! Keep up the hard work!

v12345 : -14 lbs to go BigT: -14 lbs to go. bye-bigun - 14lbs to go. abouttime - 12lbs (refeed and starting maintenance) 5stonetolose - 18.5lbs dolphin10 - 16lbs MissesMazin -10lbs Theresa6 -14lbs

Good for you!! Keep up the good work!

5.5lb off for me! Leluna -10lbs ( -3lbs, -5lbs, -3lbs, -3lbs Target Met!) Etheral -10lbs(-3lbs, -3lbs, -3lbs 1lbs to go) 5stonetolose - 15lbs (-3.5, -3lbs, -3.5lb 5lbs to go) V12345 -10 lbs ( -2 lbs, -3 lbs, -4 lbs, 1 lbs to go) Chester - 12lbs (-9.5lbs gone 2.5lbs to go) Binni - 14lbs...

Well not the best but I am down but 5.5lb. Did really well over my weekend away, was quite proud of myself and then had a blip on Monday, day 6. New week again so fresh start! I am also booking my summer hols for 27th July today so at least I have a date to aim for now! Hope everyone...

Ah yes 'vibro-plates', I did about 2 years ago and didnt lose and inch over 2 lots of 10 sessions! That said the salon I went to just told me to stand on it and didnt show me any of the exercises that could be done!

not heard of it! What is it?

Stick with it 100% and drink plenty of water. It does work but its not the easiest for the first week but after that 1st weigh-in you will re-focus!

Fiona, keep up drinking the water and keep coming here! Also try and focus on your holiday and what a hottie you will be by then!

oooh are the listerine ones still available? They stopped making them ages ago!! They were so much better than the nu-phar ones which taste like mouldy tooth paste! yuck!

Heya Fiona, Ive heard of Be-yu! Its similar to lipotrim.. Good luck and keep coming to the forum its great for support!

yup! Just dont add any milk! I do find tho I have had to cut my expresso intake as I get jittery quickly!

Heya ladies good luck to you both!!

I have seen ppl use the shakes that way and still lose. However I'd agree with the idea that we are supposed to be retraining our tummys and brains into accepting 3 meals a day!

Good God ladies I dont know how you get the energy to go to the gym!!! Gotta say tho horse riding appeals!!!

Good luck Donna!

Stick with it and use the forum..........its the best support network going!

I want to know how Claire knows the calorie content!????

good luck sweetie............. this diet is difficult with out support so I hope you can get it here!

Apparently pepper and chilli are not acceptable to LT as they are the 'berry' of the plant. I used chilli when I couldnt stomach the soup anymore but had loads to go and I still had losses. Would my losses have been more had I not added chilli...............cant answer that but I suspect I...

I am normally the opposite way round but I believe many people suffer with a 'loose tummy'! Hope you feel a bit better soon!

aww Bev....... is it the cold or the LT or a combination of both? I have oil heating and can rarely afford to put it on!

I suppose the sweeteners could but I dont get any side effects.... however we are all different! Some sweeteners can cause a laxative effect.

Im the same a serial weigher!!

Its amazing what a boost it is when people start to notice! Keep up the good work!

ice, ice baby!!! Ice is definitely the way forward! wouldnt have my shakes without now!

Although, I hasten to add..............because I went out to dish up dinner for everyone else and missed Tigerlil's comments..... I came off about 10lb before goal to refeed for a holiday and have bounced around for 2 years within 10lb of my final weight. I was happy not to really go back to...

I agree with Amanda, especially if you have the blessing of your GP!

Wow! You are looking great!! Good luck with the rest of your journey!

Wow!! Thats some loss! and in less than 6 months!! Great inspiration!

Hi Ellie, I am guessing that the original scales were the ones in the pharmacy and the new weight is on your home scales? Use either one or the other as it will lead to confusion! I stick to my home ones as I weigh in the mornings with no clothes on!!! (ooh err missus!)

Im another re-starter!!!!! It works otherwise I wouldnt be here again! All the best!

Hi all, having to post before I go into melt down! Was really proud of myself yesterday - it was a bit of a rough day, my 17yo got told to finish her study for exams at home as she was being to excitable in class, I was livid at the school for not supporting her and her for the situation...

Just be careful in the 1st few weeks.. Your calorie intake on TFR is just enough to see you through normal life, when you exercise you will burn loads more and possibly convince your body its in 'negative equity' or starvation and then weight loss can slow but moreover it can be an issue when...

Well done Lil Trixie...... Great losses! 11lb in 2 weeks! Yay!

Well done Tiana!!!

I know what I'd rather....... the thought of a boot camp sounds like worse hell than any TFR diet!! LOL

My boobs are the last thing to shrink.... when I went from 12st 8.5lb down to 10st 4.75lb they went from 36FF to 34FF/F depending on the bra! I am hoping when I get below 10st they will start to even out............ Its a pain really cos I was able to buy size 12 jeans but still a size 14-16...

1st time I did it I got loads of spots around the middle of week 2....... I think its pretty common!

Yup its lovely Ballygowan sparkling........clear, pure and unadulterated..................... unlike me!!!

Hi Michelle, I originally lost 2st 4lb in 2009 and kept most of it off til May 2010, exam season hit and by the time I was finished I was up a stone from my previous low weight. I lost it again but really should have continued as I never made my goal weight even in 2009..... That stone...

noooooooooo Starving!! You have done so well to get this far!

I would be thrilled to lose 9lb right now..... A stone would get me half way there.... in my 1st week? LOL

Heya Dolphin, Day 3 for me here (although not my 1st time on LT).... I am away the whole weekend and have bought my 2l of sparkling water as my treat! Looking forward to it tonight and hopefully I wont miss my vino!

Thanks for adding me in Emmievic..... Well done on your losses so far!

Cant believe I am looking forward to sparkling water!! LOL I am trying to finish off some shakes that go out of date soon so I am stuck with 1 flavour although yesterday I had one of the new ones! Loving the taste of toothpaste in my mouth right now!

Dont for get to keep us updated!

Heya, good to see another new starter! I have done LT before and lost over 2 stone.... I gained back a stone and lost it again but the stupid thing found me again so I am in the process of trying to lose it yet again plus the other one I never lost in the 1st place! Try and work out your...

Good to see another Irish LT'er! Im on day 3 today...feeling TIRED!!! Off to Galway this evening for the weekend so its going to be interesting! Good luck!

Good luck for tomorrow!

Well done Bev!!!! I know what you mean tho! Im away for the weekend and have bought my sparkling water in advance!

HONK for day 2 done!

I think your palate does change on this diet. You might try them this week and hate them, then in 2 weeks time you might love them. I was like that with the soup, vanilla shakes and the flappys............. peanut is definitely better than coconut... Dont forget tho to drink 200mls extra...

Oh wow!! 2 stone in 3 weeks............ I wished!!! Well done you, stick with the plan you know it works, you are living proof of it!

You are over half way there!! Well done you! Only you can make the decision to stop/start LT BUT remember how hard it was to get into ketosis to begin with.... do you think you might come off, do refeed then try to come back to TFR again? Whatever you decide I just want to send a few hugs...

Heya huni! I think thats a great idea! I have a pandora bracelet and just might follow your example there! Just remember not to wear it on weigh-in day as they weigh a ton!

Try not to worry. I suppose technically it could with the ascorbic acid/vit c and all that.... But 1 slice? Its unlikely! I am away from Friday evening to Sunday evening and will be spending loads of time in the bar but will be on the look out for barmen with lemon slices!!!

Having done this before I have to agree with others! The 1st week is tough.... enjoy nice baths, early nights and watch some movies! I'm currently catching up on the Sky+. Write lists of all those jobs that need doing but unless you are exceptionally fed up, save them til the 2nd and 3rd...

Is there anyway you could use a blender at work? I can cope at work/placement as I can use a kitchen but Uni is a nightmare! I used to hate vanilla but now blend it with loads of ice, teaspoon of coffee and 2 sweeteners....I always crush them first as its not nice crunching into...

Halfway there! Well done!

Ive only started back today but hope to lose at least 10lb by the end of the month!!! Well done everyone..... I hope to join the June challenge!

HONK for day 1......

Heya everyone..................... Im in Cork. Planning to restart Saturday week after my exams. Did LT 2 years ago but stopped 1st short of my ''goal'' weight. I am prob another 1/2stone up from there right now due to a hol but will post Sat week! I will be doing an adapted LT as I...

Dont give up!!! I am back for another try! Been staying within 6lb of my original goal but last weekend it crept back up I think because I know I was coming back on LT for my 40th! I never reached my final goal last time so here I am trying again! I am planning 4-5 weeks and hoping for...

Ive gone from a 36-38ff to a 34f.......... my waist is size 12 but my upper body a 14-16........ a real pain with dresses! Im still 1st off my goal weight so maybe it will all change but I doubt it as my boobs have always been out of proportion to the rest of me!

PMSL!! I so should be in bed!! Tanya, are you following a plan for the couch to 5k? Is it online? Thinking of trying a 5k walk/jog (if I can) at the end of sept!

You will need to wait until at least after your 6week check. It takes 6 wees for hormones in the body to revert to pre-pregnancy levels plus you will need to ensure that your uterus has returned to pre-pregnancy size. From a medical point I would be surprised if any pharmacy allowed someone to...

.........................................................................................................:):):):):):):):):):):):):):) My 2nd year exams!!! Found out 2day at 4.10pm............ thrilled to bits, puts it all into perspective!!! Feel great today! Im nearly a stone down from...

I drink loads too!! The reason why the ketostix are so pale is because you drink loads, you are probably in ketosis. Check your first wee in the morning for a better sign of ketosis. I always thought you were allowed up to 4.5l of water/fluid a day as well as your shake water but the other...

Well done and enjoy the hols!!!

2lb off this week, happy enough (although would love to be at goal as I prob should be!!) 3lb to complete June target!!!!! princess-of-power: 11.4lbs to go / 2.6lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 11lbs lost...

Sounds good to me Tanya, although I'd rather him in my bed!!!!! :eek: LOL

princess-of-power: 11.4lbs to go / 2.6lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 11lbs lost chrissie2108: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost sparklebug: 8lbs to go / 0lbs lost bex!: 3lbs to go / 11lbs lost Catt: 12bs to go / 12.5 lbs...

Cheers guys, been a rubbish weekend but Im going to give it another week or so to see how I go..... Started to get cross with myself but then realised that was a waste of energy... All I can do it keep trying!!! Feeling more positive now anyway!

Well, I lost 8lb this week but have lost the plot! Have been quite unwell for the last 2-3 days and whilst I am committed to LT I have to do my placement and it has come first. I had a 'funny' spell yesterday and has a salad of chicken and lettuce and soup and chicken today...

Irish Molly, thats handy to know 'cos I think I'd be tempted to try the way Im feeling right now. I spose it does contain more acids than we should have and 'may' affect ketosis a small amount. Also its so yummy it sort of steers away from the idea that we are refining our palate by having a...

Hi Determined Girl!!! I love this tea but unfortunately its not allowed on TFR LT as its a berry tea! I havent used it on TFR before so cant tell you if it had affected any losses I might have had!

I think mine are WW. I had another brand before! They give weight, BMI, body fat weight, body fat percentage and body water content!!

argghhhh Ive lost the colours?? Anyone tell me what I did wrong?

princess-of-power: 11.4lbs to go / 2.6lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 7lbs lost chrissie2108: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost sparklebug: 8lbs to go / 0lbs lost bex!: 14lbs to go / 10lbs lost Catt: 12bs to go / 5.5lbs lost...

Well done Tanya, bet you are made up!!!! Jan, I have the same scales and they work by putting a minute electric current through you, which is why they are unsuitable for people with pacemakers. They measure how fast the current goes through and this gives a fat percentage.

Good Luck Tanya!!! Will be thinking of you!

Hey hun, I was here last year too!! Gained a few pounds and back to lose them and the others I gave up on losing last year!! Good luck!

Well done!!!! 2 stone is 4 weeks.... Im so jealous!!! :-)

Arghhhh.... struggling! Day 6 still there but very tempted! Really dreading placement tomorrow and hoping it will only be a short day! I have a flappy in my bag ready and waiting! Heres to a good weigh in Wednesday morning!

I drink mine with a straw too but have to make them up with loads of ice so they resemble a mcd milk shake!!! I love vanilla with coffee and a sweetner or chocolate the same way! Also chocolate made up with a pre-chilled peppermint tea is divine!! Loads of ice and blend til smooth in an...

Cheers for the support Iris, its really appreciated!! Day 5 now and doing ok! Bank Holiday here and I could murder a glass of wine!!! Been taking my little one swimming in preparation for Portugal.......... his cousins all swim really well and he is only just starting but doing ok! Its nice...

Im doing ok.... love drinking water anyway so thats not an issue!! I have learnt to adapt the shakes and make them wih loads of ice so they resemble a MacDs shake now! I love mixing vanilla with coffee and a sweetner as it reminds me of butterscotch angel delight that my Dad used to give us...

Miss Bean, Look after yourself!! This diet is difficult enough when you are well, never mind when you feel unwell! Totally get you re. Uni stress!! I've tried to get on the 'plan' so many times whilst in Uni and struggled each time! I'm on placement at the mo so its a little easier but not...

HONK....................... for day 4

Miss Bean.... The amoxcillin on LT should be ok and you should stay in ketosis. However co-codamol is a different matter. Co-codamol shouldnt really be taken on an empty stomach so at 3am after a few days of LT, its no wonder you were feeling awful. Can you take paracetmol instead? Is the...

Be very, very wary of drinking any alcohol at all whilst on LT, especially if you have been 100% for 7 weeks. You could end up hospitalised or worse. I had 2 glasses of wine after 5 days on one of my LT journeys and I was unwell. I dread to think how I would have been after 6-7weeks. I...

Thank God there is no Nandos over here!!

HONK!!!! For day 3

Heya Iris!!! ON day 3 now and seem to be ok!! Going to have to visit the pharmacist in the morning 'cos I was s'posed to have started on 27th May and they were expecting me for weigh in on 3rd June!! I didnt start til 2nd June but as we have a Bank Holiday here and then Im on placement I...

Day 2 and all seems to be going well! Had my 2nd shake bout an hour ago.... yum! I'd forgotten how yummy vanilla with coffee, ice and a sweetner actually is!

Day 2 and all seems to be going well! Had my 2nd shake bout an hour ago.... yum! I'd forgotten how yummy vanilla with coffee, ice and a sweetner actually is!

And all seems well! As usual Im having to control what I drink!! I usually drink at least 3l of water even when Im not on LT so I have to be careful not to over drink water!! I decided to have my 1st shake late today but my meeting ran over and I didnt get my shake 'til nearly 2.... I was...

HONK!!!! For day 1!!

Arghhh.... Managing ok but feeling very nauseous......... Have had 2 shakes, will have my 3rd soon then I'm off to bed! Not hungry, just feel rough! My sis had a bit of a funny tummy before I left the UK so hopefully its just that!! I also managed to avoid the lovely food at my sis!

Well, here I am and looking forward to losing my last little bit before my holidays on 19th July...... Weighed in on my sis scales this morning but whilst I will start today I will make tomorrow my official weigh in day! Today is going to be harder than I expected I am now realising! My sis...

Well today is the day!! I enjoyed yesterday and had a little lie in this morning...... well I've been up at 7am most mornings for the last week!! Will prob have my 1st shake early today as Im flying home around 5 and will need to be at the airport bout 3... will have my 2nd shake early too...

Thanks all! Iris, I've been keeping an eye on you!! LOL! I'm half nervous and half excited bout starting.... I know it can be done, I WANT to do it but as usual there is niggling doubt! I was supposed to be goping out for a meal on 18th June but I have just got my roster for that week...

Put me down for 14lb pls! Im hopeful for more as my 1st week should be good but 14lb is as good a goal as any!

Thanks everyone!! I took my neices and nephew swimming today and felt awful!! My big issue is my boobs! They never seem to shrink when I lose weight! Now I know many people complain the opposite but even after dropping from 12st 8lb to 10st 8lb I only ever went down in back size not cup...

.............................................................I am going to restart Wednesday!! Did LT last year and got down to 10st 8lb in 6 weeks before my holiday. Managed to get down to 10st 4.75lb by last October by watching what I ate. Gained a little over Xmas but lost it by mid Feb...

Thanks for that post Laura! I stopped LT last summer after my hols, I was happy enough but hadnt quite reached my goal. I tried to start again after Christmas (with a 7lb gain) but with one thing and another (particularly a very unwell child) I gave up when I reached my previous weight. I...

Good luck Matt! I will be joining you all again soon. I have exams at the moment and Im up 12lb on my original loss but still have another 12lb to go after that!! So 24lb to go when I start! Good luck!

I've taken it in hand baggage with me... So there should no problem in the hold! I took it to the UK as hand baggage and Portugal in my hold bag! Enjoy the hols!

OK, Julie, the official story is that a VLCD and LT are a serious no-no.......... but you know that anyway! Any diet less than 2500kcal a day whilst bf is contraindicated.. However, I first did LT in when my youngest was 2 1/2 and was having 2-3 feeds a day. I lost weight and he continued to...

Anne, Thank God it wasnt just me!!! Do you have low blood pressure? I have huge cravings for salt when on TFR, it drives me nuts! I think it has a lot to do with the amount of water we are drinking as when its flushed thru the kidney it also removes a lot of the salt from your body too...

''Could eat the beard off Moses'' LOL Love it!!! And rather appropriate!

I dont mind the peanut flap jacks but the sound of the choco-jack is yum! Do you add sweetners too?

Hey good luck with the band... If you look in the maintenance section you will find many people who have managed to keep the weight off successfully. There are many types of restarters. Those that have lost all their weight but havent managed to stick with healthy eating after and have found...

Gonna have to stop reading your maintenance diary Jan, its making me hungry!! Going to be taking some tips from you when I finally feel done with TFR!

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I tried it before and thought it was awful but with 300mls of peppermint tea it was grand!

Ooooh I have been pleasantly suprised. I just had a mint hot choc and its was ok! I made it with 300mls and a sweetner, funnily enough I hated it last time I tried!

Methinks the dog will be walking me!!!! Klo, Im a student midwife on the undergrad programme...... I do love it but with 2x 3000 word essays to do I am feeling the pressure.. Now for shake 2!

Hey guys, thanks for the good wishes!! So far so good, only had 2 hours of lectures this morning so was able to come back to my son and not have to worry too much... Had to laugh tho the lectures was on sedatives and patient reactions to them........I could have given the essay after last...

Hi everyone, I was due to restart last Wednesday but my son was in intensive care briefly following an adverse reaction to an anaesthetic after planned surgery. My hard wasnt really in the right place until today. I have thoroughly enjoyed the weekend after our eventful week..... My sons...

Well done Taylor!!! I bet you are thrilled!! DO you mind me asking what size you are now? Im about the same height and aiming for 130lb or thereabouts!

Love that loads of people say falling preg is a side effect of LT.... makes me giggle! One thinks it might actually be a side effect of something else!!! LOL

Oooh Jan, I had/have carpal tunnel. Are they going to do the op or are they going to try splints first? I went straight to op which was delayed slightly cos I fell preg in between but for the most part its worked! I didnt like the nerve study tests tho they were plain ouch!!!!!!! I know...

Well done Iris, couldnt find the thread so ignore my pm! I will be following your weight loss/refeed closely as I think I will have the same sort of pattern as you when I finally get on track!

I still drink at least 2.5l of water when Im not on LT!!

Hey pet, well done..... 'Own worst enemy' eh.... you and me both!!

Hey Jenny, welcome back!! Still love your pink dress!!!

Wow Jon, well done! Enjoy that bubbly, before too long it will be the real thing!!

Well done!!!!

Weigh-to-go Chelly!!!! Things are looking up in the man department and down in the weight!! Great stuff!!

Are you back already Jan?? That went quick!! Glad you had a brill time!

Hi Iris, You really are an inspiration... I need to get my head back in the right space now and follow your lead!

Good luck on your LT journey. Keep yourself busy, drink loads of water and dont forget to come to this board for support!

Oh well done!!!

Great loss, especially in week 3!!

Shaz, you need an URGENT doctors appointment. And if the receptionist is feeling nosey tell her when she provides her medical degree you will discuss symptoms with her, until that point you want to see a Doctor!!! Take care and get off to the doc! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Good to see you Jane, welcome back!

Shaz, we used to have a drs receptionist like that when I lived in the Uk... eventually I asked since when had she qualified as a dr as she seemed to be able to decide if my ailment was bad enough to be seen... SHe wasnt too impressed but never questioned me again! Well done on your loss!

Week 3 weigh in As expected I had a gain but it was only 1.25lb.... so far today has been good and another 250mls and I will have finished my 4l of water!!

Well, I was going to say, ur water is very low but actually its not as low as it could be. Yes you are at the lower end of the 2-4.5l but if you are having tea/coffee on top then you arent too bad! However the more you drink water wise flushes away toxins and fat cells!

Put me down for 14 please!!!

Iris, was a tuna salad I had yesterday...... then a beef salad in the evening!!!! TBH, I was on a steady downward spiral after my pick of chicken last Sunday..... my own fault, no-one else was putting food in my mouth! Mid-cycle too so have been picky all week... Start again 2m!!

Cheers Bells, I weigh in on Mondays and I know Im up but strangely Im ok with it now I've made my decision about work! Someone made a suggestion about having 2 shakes before work but I start at 7.45am and will not give up my precious sleep...lol Besides I dont have my 1st shake until...

Hi guys, well just to let you know I fell off big style last night.... Im going to weigh-in tomorrow and startover...... Whats done is done. I have decided to have a non-LT low fat soup on the 2 days I work 12hours as I really cannot stomach the chicken soup anymore. I considered...

Thanks guys, I have tried the shaker (which cost me €15) and it was rubbish. Tried shaking for ages and still had lumps!! I cant take the shake at all without blended ice... Yes I know Im a pain! Have been having soup but its beginning to make me gag..... this happened last time too...

Dont bother with the Unipharm ones, they are disgusting!!

Hey Iris, u are an inspiration. I admire your tenacity..... so struggling at the mo but trying to get my head back in the right place!!

Oh no, not sudo creme,,,, its medicated and bloody harsh.... try find something gentler for you pet.... I wouldnt use that even on a sore babys bum!!! LOL I tried the boots one for a year that was so expensive but good... ALdi have a new one out, its a water based one in a pink jar, its...

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Have to say the moisuriser neednt be expensive. My skin is very sensitive and after spending a fortune on expensive hypo-sensitive skin products I bought the Aldi moisturiser after its amazing ratings. Its great, I dont get any reaction and its very cheap!!! I try to moisurise my face at...

Future, thats my general idea too. At least I wont be stepping off TFR. I know its not ideal but it will be mon & fri next week..... 3 days the week after and wont worry about the nights the week after .....lol If I had been 100% TFR the last week would have been re-feed....grrr

LML, yep that would work, if I could manage the shakes without crushed ice....LOL Begining to think that even if I have the shake 10hours old it will be better than eating... IYSWIM Arghh..... introduced the idea of TFR during the week and was told 'people who do that are crazy, healthy...

...... Im on a new placement next week and we share our staff lounge with drs..... I darent make up a shake in there with them all watching plus a blender would simply make too much noise as its a little room off the ward. I know shakes/soups should be made up and consumed within 15 mins but...

Are you sure you havent broken anything?? Any swelling will mean increased fluid in your body. Elevate your ankle, above the level of your heart, this should considerably reudce the swelling at a quicker rate. (TV, remote controland mobi by your side. Pillows under ankle!!!) I'd say...

I agree with Aaron about the scales. I use myhome scales for my weigh-in. They are rarely moved and they are much better quality than the ones in my pharmacy. I also, due to work, cant guarentee to weigh-in on the same day every week, at least my own scales are in the bathroom which gives me...

Binge eater, Did you have GD in all your pregnancies? Yes you are more likely to develop diabetes in later life but if you can get your weight within a healthy BMI and control your cholesterol then your chances are very much minimised. However its not only 'overweight' women who develop GD...

A/B's shouldnt have an effect on weight loss per se but may affect your hunger levels! Edited to add: if you are in ketosis the your uptake of the A/B maybe increased. So just be aware of any rashes/swelling in case of a reaction.

Well done cookeh!!

a puppy will give you every incentive to get out and walking!!! Roll on next weigh in!!

Hey Jax, I used to live in Woolwich when my kids were little.... although I lived most of my life in Bexley! Its good to know there are other pharmacies around as when Im in the UK I try and stock up on LT!!!

Hey Jax, theres plenty of re-starters on here...............me included. When are you re-starting? U know it works so you should be fine, you know that the 1st week is difficult too! Do you know why you re-gained the weight? If you can identify that then you are well on the way to...

Sunshine, I think you need 100 posts to post an avatar, so keep chatting to us!!! I love this forum, even if I slip up, everyone is still here for you. Im hoping to be near goal when you start... Take some of the advice above about carbs but dont drink too much water before you start...

To be happy with me!!

I am lucky in the sense those truly closest to me dont try and scupper this diet. My kids tell me off if I threaten to pick. They also remind me Im not fat but dont tell me Im mad to be trying to get to my goal. My hubby says nothing about the diet except he couldnt do it (fair comment)...

Whoooo well done you on coming back and on doing so well in your 1st week back!

Well done!! Soon you will be a ''little Scamp''....... LOL

Well done great loss!!

Aww Sammy we will be sad to see you go but I know what you mean and your kids & your health is far more important. I tried toget onto LT last Jan and whilst on placement fainted like you... Let us know how you are getting along and as others have said above try and follow re-feed for the next...

2.75lb gone, nice early weigh just before I head off to placement. Not too impressed but if anyone thinks just one tiny bite makes no difference/wont knock them out of ketosis etc etc, then they may be wrong. I had a small piece of chicken yesterday so I could have a bit of mustard (!! LOL)...