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How's everyone getting on with their weight loss? I gave myself a 2 week free pass for over the Christmas. Back on plan today and everything looks good. I'm not weighing myself as that's the point of the free pass, but I wasn't really all that bad. I reckon I'm probably up 3/4 lbs (same as New...

Well done you!

You're welcome, we're our own worst enemy!! Yup, you can do: 5:5 (5 days PP and 5 days PV) personally I'm not mad about this one as I don't think I could hack 5 days of only Protein!! This was the original method promoted by Dr Dukan but a lot of people found it hard so he introduced... 1:1...

Mmmm, looks delicious! Enjoy :)

Actually, statistically speaking, weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. Saying that, I just feel better when I've done exercise. It's better for your overall wellbeing. However, my weight loss pretty much is the same with our without exercise.

How much weight are we talking? You know that you shouldn't weigh daily or every other day when on Cruise? You really have to wait till the end of the week as your weight will fluctuate a lot. What format are you doing? 1:1 (that is 1 day of protein, 1 day of protein and veg) etc.

2.5 lbs for me this week so I have officially reached 4 stone (and 1 1/4 lbs) weight loss!!

Well said and that's exactly what I intend to do!! Enjoy. Merry Christmas to all xx

I leave it on while boiling and then peel it off when it's cooled down a little. It holds it together otherwise it would just fall apart in the pot.

Haha, thanks Pauline!

Thanks all, you're right. I'll try to enjoy it more and suck it up, lol. Yeah sididd I feel exactly the same as you. This flipping weight is gone for good! It was hard being the "bigger" one the last few years when all your brothers, sisters and parents are normal weight. Now I'm back to being...

Yeah, you're right. That's what I get too. Actually, what I get a lot is people telling me I look like the "old" me. I didn't really put on this weight until my late twenties (I was about 8 stone - 9 stone up to my mid 20's and then put on the weight). So people who knew me from the early days...

It's not my official weigh in yet (weigh in on Monday) but as of this morning I have lost 4 stone. Cannot believe it. I was out last night with my work crew. So obviously made a bit of an effort. The amount of compliments I got was unreal. It was lovely but does anyone else feel like they...

Welcome Petal! I probably lost (on average) about 2lbs a week. Sometimes more, sometimes less. You can see my losses below. Good luck!

Honestly, it's not that hard once you get into the swing of it. I go as far as to say it's actually quite easy. Like everything in life, preparation is key. Read as much as you can between now and Boxing Day (I almost called it Stephen's day but then you non Irish wouldn't know what I was...

I agree with the ladies. I'd wait. As Trudy pointed out, the Attack phase works really well once, but you risk throwing the plan aside and restarting in the New Year by doing it now. So, for the sake of a week or so, I'd wait and do it right. Enjoy Christmas and then get yourself into the right...

4 lbs lost Woohoo \0/ so that's the 3lbs I put on over the 2 weeks in New York plus 1 extra lb lost. Well happy with that!

I eat the WW Toffee and Vanilla ones all the time and they have never had an negative impact. They are lower in sugar than say the Danone 0% Vanilla one, which I avoid. WW Toffee/Vanilla contains 5.3g sugar per 125g (serving) and Danone 0% Vanilla contains 9.8g sugar per 125g (serving)!

I was just thinking the same thing!! I think it's just the time of year. I'd say this place will be rockin' in January!!

Every time I read the title of this thread I want to sing ".....I gave you my heart but the very next day you gave it away" lol!

Thanks sididd. I hope so xx

Hey all, so just back from my 2 weeks in New York. Had a fab time. Put on 3 lbs which I cannot believe because I did not deny myself anything. Had my oatbran every day and was good the first week (for the most part :D), when staying with friends, but last week went to pot. But, I must have...

Another 1.75 lbs off for me this week. Getting closer!! Although, I won't be weighing in until 2nd week in December now because....... I'm off to NY this weekend!! Going into conso when I get there. See you on the other side everyone :)

Haha yes, it's great to be "overweight" !! Well done. Soon you will be "normal" :greenapple:

I make my weeks supply of oven baked Dukan Bread* at the weekend (generally Saturday) so I have sandwiches every day. I go from poached salmon (from Tesco) mixed with extra light philly and black pepper (on PV days I'll include cucumber) to chicken + extra light philly, ham (not strictly...

Amazing difference, well done you!

Looking great Laura!

I hate shop bought eggs. My folks keep hens so I get eggs from them. I usually have one a day and it has to be soft, soft, soft. Never had an upset tum from them though. Nothing like your own hen's eggs (or your parents, haha) Orange yoke, tasty versus Yellow yoke and not much taste.

1/1 for me. Although, I do PV on Saturday and Sunday regardless of how it falls. I find that works for me. I like that little bit of flexibility at the weekend.

Thanks Trudy. I'd prefer to hear the reality than pretend it's going to be all plain sailing so appreciate that. Yeah, I think you feel a little bit like you can relax now, but that's when the damage could happen. So I will be careful, but will be happy to allow a little movement being in conso!

Sididd, thanks for the feedback. I still can't believe that I'm here myself sometimes!!

Thanks Trudy!! How are you finding it so far? I'm excited and nervous to go to the next stage!!

Hi all, so I'm not too far off my target weight and am thinking of entering Conso early. The reason being, I'm off to New York on Nov 25th and I'll be there until Dec 8th. I want to be able to be a little more flexible than Cruise allows. I'm not worried about going off the rails as I've been...

1.75 lbs for me this week. And I'm finally in the 10's (just!!) Woohoo :)

Hey Dukan, I know. It's great. I'm not too far off conso either! I weighed myself yesterday (just a sneaky check in) and I'm in the 10's. Woohoo!

I've been doing it since June 19th. And I have to say, once into the swing of it, I found it relatively easy and was amazed at my results every week.

Arm yourself with all the necessary information. Research the plan. There are new and old versions of the book and they differ in some things. Once in cruise, figure out what works for you. If you've a lot to lose then it's worth your while getting this bit right and you'll have the time to do...

2lbs off for me this week.

And at least now you know that a STS is not a deal breaker. You just come back and lose more the next week!! Well done :)

Love the colour of the boots! Where'd you get them? You look great.

Thanks Ladies! The second Before picture was the one that gave me the kick in the ass. I look like a roly poly. Those sitting down ones are never flattering but I nearly died when I saw that! I got so many compliments at the Wedding and Christening. And a massive compliment when someone...

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2.5 lbs for me this week. Which I'm still in shock about. I was sure this was going to be a STS or put on week for me. With everything that went on...my sister's wedding, my nephew's christening and we out nearly every day/night. I did stick to the main principles so I guess it really works!

I'm the same as dukannotsofaty. I wouldn't could it out completely. You need salt to function. I'm not a big salt fan, but I do include it only because I know (after some blood tests a few years back) my sodium levels tend to be on the lower side of normal.

1 lb loss for me this week. Wedding week this week (my sisters) so we've already begun the build up!! Went out for dinner last night and some lunches last week. So overall I'm glad it was a loss! I thought this might be my first STS!

So what's the general consensus on this? I've the newer book also and had planned to do it that way once I got to conso, but now I'm not sure! What have other conso stage members done?

5lbs down for me. I was in Malta in between so didn't weigh in last Monday so two weeks together. Shocked I am!! I did stick to PV days all the time and stuck to the basic rules, but it's not always easy to do that. So I'm really pleased. 3 stone gone!

1.5lbs down for me this week. Which is great because we were in Belfast this weekend celebrating my sister's last days a single gal!

2.5 lbs down again for me this week which has brought me into the 11's !!

1.5 lbs down for me this week which I'm really happy about as I was mad busy this week and then wasn't feeling well so only got out to exercise once!

I eat salmon (poached one from Tesco) probably every day or every second day. I mix it with philly extra light and black pepper and spread it on my Dukan bread. Either that or Tuna mixed with philly extra light and a small amount of tomato puree. I've lost very steadily every week. I would...

Another 2.5 lbs gone this week - woohoo!

Ooops, I re-read what I wrote and it looks like I might have confused you!! I mean I kept doing PV and PP during the week but say if I had a PV day on Friday I still did PV on Sat/Sun, when really Sat should have been a PP day. I think try out doing PP during the week with the weekends as PV...

I use this one (oven baked) and I have two slices every day. Dukan Bread | However, I do make these changes: 6 tablespoons of Wheat Bran v 8 in recipe 2 full eggs and 1 egg white v 3 full in recipe I also have a silicone loaf tin which means it just pops out with no hassle. My family have...

I've done 1/1 since the very start of cruise, but in the last 4 weeks or so I've done PV days on the weekend. So regardless of how it falls, I'll do Sat and Sun as PV. I lose well every week so it works for me. I lose between 2.0 and 2.5 lbs every week.

2.5 lbs off for me this week!

Ah that's brilliant. Well done you!

I don't suffer with IBS and I had the exact same as you. Tail end of Attack and into Cruise. It passed a couple of days later and I haven't had that problem since. I'm not sure about the peppermint oil. Maybe peppermint tea would be a safer bet?

1.5 lbs off for me this week which means I finally lost my second stone!! 28 and 3/4 lbs gone!

That's a nice steady loss Debbie.

Haha, I snorted too Pauline at the muffin toppage reference. Well done you LW!!

Another 2.5 lbs off for me this week. I'm 3/4 of a lb off 2 stone now!

That's a good loss. Stay strong!

Fair enough, just trying to offer some solutions.

Also, I'd suggest (for now anyway) toning down the intensity of exercise. I did the strict 20 mins during attack (usually walking) and then 30 mins of walking in the first week or so of cruise. I do more now, but I think you should ease yourself into it. Maybe you are doing too much and your...

"Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever" ~Author Unknown~

Yep, it's a diet for everyone as it really works. I started in mid June and I've lost almost 2 stone so far. I did Attack for 6 days and lost 5 1/4 lbs. I was made up with that as I knew I wasn't going to lose any water weight as I was drinking 3 to 4 pints of water a day anyway. You can see my...

Good advice. Forget about it now and move on. You'll look back and realise it wasn't that big of a deal!

Well done. I bet that feels amazing!

I've gone out a few times and had soup to start (brought my own dukan bread), then a steak (no sauce) with loads of veg or salmon (no sauces) with loads of veg and I've lost every time I weighed in on my weigh in days. You probably don't want to hear this but I think making excuses to eat what...

Great loss!! Well done :cool:

Same as! Haha, so do I on the diet coke. I've a bottle that's been sitting there for weeks now as I've only had to swig out of it once when it was TOTM. Pre Dukan I rarely drank fizzy drinks but I like sparkling water when I'm out.

Agree on the Skimmed milk one. My "treat" are my skinny latte's!! But I would probably have to say my Dukan bread. It just makes things so much easier. I have an open sandwich everyday with different toppings and it's a godsend at work.

I had to move my weigh in day to Mondays (from Tuesdays) so I weighed in this morning and I've lost 2.5 lbs this week which I'm made up about because we were away over the weekend and there were some things consumed that I had no idea if they were Dukan friendly or not!!

I wasn't going to comment because I think you probably need feedback from people who have gone through conso. However, what I would say is, have you really given yourself enough variety to make cruise work? I hear you mention sweeteners and diet coke but they're both things I gave up earlier...

Haha, love it! We should have signs that reads.... "Break open in case of emergency"

I have my Dukan brown bread at lunch times always. It just varies what I have on it. Some days I'll have poached salmon (from Tesco) mixed with extra light philly and on PV days I'll top it with cucumber and or tomato. Other things I have would be Tuna (mixed with philly and tomato puree)...

Thursday PV Day B: 2 turkey sausages, 1 poached egg, grilled mushrooms and tomatoes L: 2 slices of Dukan brown bread, 1 tina of tuna, tablespoon of extra light philly mixed with a tsp of tomato puree and topped with cucumber D: Steak with butternut squash chips, cauliflower, broccoli and carrots...

Wow Ellie! You look 10 years younger too. Amazing. Well done you!

2 lbs for me this week.

A few people on here eat Crab sticks. So if you like those, you should give them a try. I think there is a limit on them but not entirely sure what that is. I think I remember reading 8 a day.

Well done to everyone on their loses and to those who have gained, well at least you know why. We'll all have our ups and downs! I weigh in tomorrow so will post then.

It's funny but I would have described myself that way too. I wouldn't just have the one, I'd have a load or an entire bag of chocies. That said, I only once had a "crave" experience and it was the week I started cruise and, as it turned out, was also TOTM. I had some diet coke and felt better...

Ok I found an region free version....Butterfield DIET - YouTube Very funny. Thanks for the chuckle!

Can't watch it :( only available to people in the UK.

I use one triangle only. I don't use them every day but I'd use them almost every second day.

Welcome Tigercub. It really is the best "diet" - What I would say is once you get into a couple of weeks of cruise it really is like being in cruise mode. You might have some hairy moments at the start, but if you can get through them, it gets so much easier. I love it now. I don't feel at all...

Hiya, no I weigh weekly but....in saying that, the first two weeks I did weigh myself every couple of days and I noticed that the weight doesn't seem to come off until near the end of your full week. I remember weighing myself one Friday (3 days after my last official weigh in) and I was the...

2.5 lbs off for me this week. I'm so pleased as I had a Hen party on Saturday night!!

Just a quick post with my menu today. It's a PP day: B: 2 turkey sausages and a cup of coffee with skimmed mil L: 2 slices of Dukan Brown Bread, 1 poached egg mashed with extra light laughing cow cheese triangle D: To be decided but probably Steak.

How did you get on Madison? I was at a hen party this weekend. I can take or leave alcohol so wasn't a big issue for me not drinking. As my friends say, I'm mad enough!! It was great fun. I literally danced the night away, lol. At one point, myself and the hen (she doesn't drink at all) were the...

Down 3.75lbs !! Where the hell did that loss come from? I was at a wedding on Saturday too. I had a veg soup (skipped the bruschetta starter) but I knew there was a bit of cream in it. Main was roast beef and just lots of veg (left the potatoes and asked for no gravy on mine). And didn't eat the...

The only thing I would say is 6 weeks isn't really "out of the woods" territory when quitting cigarettes and your resolve may drop if you have a couple of drinks. If you think you'll stay strong, then go for it, but if there's a slightest bit of doubt then I just wouldn't risk it at this early...

Todays menu (PP) B: 2 x Turkey Sausages and a poached egg L: Chicken on Dukan Bread D: Diet Coke Chicken

That sounds really nice Trini! I only eat 2 of the Turkey Sausages a day too. Haven't been able to find the chicken sausages for a while now, but I'll keep on the look out. Here's the nutritional value of the Ballyfree ones: Turkey Sausages: Welcome to Ballyfree.ie Chicken Sausages:Welcome...

Yeah. I noticed that too so proceeded with caution. I tend to cut the bread quite thin so am getting more out of it, thus making the tolerated amount of wheat bran. I also don't heap it like I do the Oatbran so probably really only putting 6 in. It seems to have been ok for me this far. I had a...

Hi DK, Yep, it's the twin pack. I actually buy a pack of 8 twin packs. I can only get 7g but it didn't make any difference. In terms of the Bread or Porridge, I usually go for one or the other. So, one day I'll have the porridge and the next just bread.

Well done!

1.75 lbs off for me this week and I finally hit my first stone!! Woohoo, 1 stone gone.

Brilliant!! No problem :)

Hey Laura, I'm in Ireland so we have a range here from Ballyfree sold in Tesco that are yum. Not sure you'll get them in the UK x

I love my Dukan bread now but I don't make the microwave version (I don't have a microwave!!) - I use this one: Dukan Bread | and I'm shocked at how authentic it tastes. I don't even know it's "Dukan" brown bread. It's just yummy!! By the way, I accidentally forgot the salt the last time and...

Just looking at your stats Trudy and that is some major achievement. Well done you! Gives the rest of us hope :)

PV day: B: 2 x Turkey Sausages, Grilled Tomato and Grilled Mushrooms (turkey sausages are lovely!) L: 2 x slices of homemade Dukan Brown Bread (so nice!) with extra light dairy lea, can of tuna (in brine) rocket and tomato D: Mince burger with Butternut Squash oven chips

2 1/4 lbs gone this week. So a total of 12 1/4 lbs in 3 weeks and I'm definitely in a rhythm now!

That's great Sara, not long now!

Hey all, my second week (1st week of cruise) and I lost 4.75 lbs! Dead chuffed. So that's 10 lbs altogether in two weeks. I wasn't expecting almost 5lbs on Cruise so that was a surprise, but I'm not expecting that every week!! 2lbs a week will be fine too.

I think Maintainer has given you some good advice there. You are so close to TW that I'd move right on to conso now. As the Pauline has said, don't beat yourself up about it. It's happened and at least you recognised it.

I just wanted to update this thread and say Galettes Smalettes! The Oat Bran Porridge is such a nicer way to get your Oat Bran for the day. I tried a few different ways and settled on one I like. I posted a thread in the Recipe section but here's a link to it...

Egg whites are very good for you. They contain Lecithin which as been proven to move bad cholesterol out of the body...

No, I thought it might too but I think the 150 mls of skimmed milk keeps it normalised. I'd say it has a hint of a colour but actually makes it look more like real porridge.

Hi all, I've been experimenting with the Oat Bran Porridge that I would like and I found my favourite anyway!! So I thought I'd share and hopefully someone else will like it as much as I did: Ingredients 2 tablespoons of Oat Bran (1.5 if on Attack) 150 mls of Skimmed Milk 50 mls of Diet Coke...

I got a really bad sugar craving on Day 2 of Cruise (had done 6 days of Attack pretty ok) and it was also TOTM. I fought it and drank some diet coke (don't normally drink fizzy drinks) but it helped a lot. Woke up the next day and the craving was gone.

You really have to take these studies with a pinch of salt (pardon the pun!). If you want to read it in full, here it is in the British Medical Journal (it's a long read) Low carbohydrate-high protein diet and incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Swedish women: prospective cohort study | BMJ...

Thanks guys, I'll leave it for now. I made my own version with Fat Free Fromage Frais, Balsamic Vinegar, Mustard, parsley and a little water to make it runny. Not half bad. I think the next time I'll add some red chilli.

Thanks CD. Meringue sounds like a great idea! I had some diet coke this evening which helped. I don't normally drink fizzy drinks but it took the edge off!

This is the nutritional breakdown: TYPICAL VALUES PER 100ML PER SERVING (15ML) Energy 203 kj 31 kj Energy 49 kcal 7 kcal Protein 0.1g Trace Carbohydrate 10.8g 1.6g Carbohydrate of which sugars 10.8g 1.6g Fat 0g 0g Saturated fat of which SAFA 0g 0g Fibre 0.5g Trace Sodium...

Honestly, this is the post I needed to read tonight so thanks so much for posting!! On second day of cruise, just came on too and I struggled a lot today. Didn't waiver though so hoping tomorrow gets better!

Anyone know if this is allowed? Ta

Perfect, thanks for that! I'm building up my recipes now that I'm on Cruise!

Keeping a note of this one. CPL, is it fresh or dried Tarragon? Also, will Dijon mustard work over the French one?

Terrific! Enjoy your hols :-)

Enjoy Jan, as the others have already said it's all part of your wedding and therefore exceptional ;-)

I'm definitely a planner! I need the discipline of it really. I just started the attack phase 3 days ago and prepared everything ahead of time. I think it really helps to keep you focused. I agree that it does stop you fixating on food the whole time too! Once you have it sorted you can think...

Thanks, yeah that's what I did yesterday. I added an extra egg white and it made 2 fairly biggish ones so I was happy with that!!

Plain old tap water for me. I drink a lot of water anyway (2/3 pints normally) and have just increased that to 4 pints a days. I'll have some tea also.

Diet Coke Chicken I made this tonight for lunch tomorrow. I tried some of it and it's just delicious! Thanks for the recipe Wobble. Lovely, I'm on Attack and I just reduced the tomato puree element.

Thanks, it's what I thought but just wanted to make sure.

So if you make a basic galette you use 1 and half tablespoons of Oat Bran. Therefore, can you only have one Galette a day when in Attack phase?

I just started on Dukan this morning and I had a sweet galette. Spread with a smear of extra light philly, a slice of healthy living ham (Tesco) and scrambled eggs (one egg, one egg yolk, little drop of skimmed milk and tarragon) The galette is so easy to make. I used this recipe: Olive Oil...

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Hey all, I'm also a Friday weigh-in-er !! I was on lipotrim for one week (lost 11lbs) but had an allergic reaction to it (was very ill!!) so I'm going to follow my own plan and will be weighing in on Fridays. Tks, Minnie x

Hey all, I'd like to join in too!! I'm going to go for 10lbs in total. Tks :-) pineapple77 - goal 10lbs- lost 0lbs off - 10lbs to go Sarette - 12lbs - 0lbs off - 12lbs to go Frijj - 7lbs - 0lbs off - 7lbs to go Sarahchi - goal 16lbs- 5lbs off - 11lbs to go MrsMe ~ 4lbs Fatgirlslims -...

Bev, congratulations that is some achievement and you should be extremely proud of yourself. You're a great inspiration to all the Lipotrimers !!! Enjoy Rhodes x

Thanks Tegzy, yeh I am so happy about that. I did stick to it 100% so I guess at least that much paid off, lol. Not eating much at the moment anyway (bit of dried toast today is all) as it's all still inflamed. Once I'm back to normal am going to try and follow a low carb diet. Minnie x

Thanks Scotsmist, feeling a little better today. :)

Thanks Sharon xx I was only recently diagnoised with IBS (January 09) but I suppose I've always suspected that I had it. Although, I'd never experienced anything like that :eek: Good luck everyone xx

Thanks Kelly. Yeh, for me it was obviously the allergic reaction that was the trigger for the IBS. I've read up on this before and I know people with IBS have done it succesfully, that's why it didn't concern me. Good luck to you too, I'll pop in here to see how you's are all getting on xx

Hey all, you probably remembered I posted the thread about an upset tummy and IBS. Well it was a little bit more than that! It turns out that I was allergic to something in the shakes, not sure what exactly. I started to feel a bit unwell on Wednesday night (upset tummy, cramps) - I didn't...

Well done flygirl, that's brilliant :clap:

Doirin, thanks :) Unfortunately it got really bad. I was awake most of the night with really bad tummy pains. I think my stomach is inflamed as that's how it feels. It's happened to me once before, all part of the lovely IBS. I haven't even had diarrhea the past two days, so I think this is...

Thanks yumymumy, it just seems to be a bad flare up of IBS. It's really awful at the moment and I feel like :cry:pain is terrible. I wasn't able to even think about having the last shake today. I'm just trying hard to forget about the pain and then go to bed. I really hope this is a one off...

I'm on day 6 and just wondering if anyone else experiences this? My tummy has been so sore the past two days (windy cramps), but just in the evening time. I have mild IBS-D and this seems to have made it slightly worse. I know most people get constipated on this, but I've gone the other way...

That's brilliant flame, well done. I'm sure you are delighted !!

I bought the container lipotrim sell which has a filter at the top of the lid to stop the lumps. Works for me. I have to take some in work too but I never have lumps coming through. You need to give it a good shake though, even in this container.

None really, they are both carbonated water. Sparkling water is supposed to come from a "Spring" whereas Soda water is just "normal" water. Both are acceptable (source:Lipotrim DVD) Tonic water is flavoured and that's why we can't have it.

What a b:censored:!! Do you know the name of the other lady? Maybe ring ahead and ask to see her. I would simply say that I did not like the other lady and want to deal specifically with xx person. That Pharmacy needs to know that this woman could potentially be turning away Customers! So by...

Thanks, will have to sky + that !

What channel is it on?

I know, funny that we are excited about getting weighed!! Be sure to post here, I will too.

I felt hungry today (day 5) - I had to rush my drink at lunch time as I was running from one meeting to another. I drank it in about 1 minute. I wonder would that make a difference? I'm having the last one now and I feel better.

Well done you, that's brilliant !

You deserve to have a happy grin!! Friday 9.30am!! I can't wait, lol.

Caz, don't beat yourself up about it. You know why it went wrong and you can fix that this week. It's getting back up on the horse that makes the difference ;)

That's good news Kelly for those who like to split it. Thanks for letting us know and clearly it's working with your 12lbs loss !! I prefer just to have the 3 drinks a day, but it's important people can do what works for them.

12lbs Kelly, that's amazing !! Well done. I bet you that you feel dead chuffed. :clap:

Well done on reaching target Oops, that's really brilliant. And just in time for summer, lol :p

1) to feel healthy again! 2) to fit into a nice summer dress for my brothers wedding. 3) to get back my social life and stop saying no to things because I'm not happy with how I look. What about you?

:happy096: Well done you. That feeling of when you are able to say no to whatever is tempting you is just brilliant. Will you have beer again? Of course you will, but the next time you will be at your ideal weight and there will be no guilt surrounding it!

Hi Annabella, would you really not sacrifice it this time? You've done so well and only have 19lbs to go. Drink lowers your resolve and before you know it you're eating whatever and put back on some of the weight you've done so well to lose. Could you really not drink water, even sparkling or...

Hey Toni, welcome back. Lol at your last post. That is so true!

exactly, keep to the plan and you'll be back on track in no time. Hope you are feeling better x

Hi Tam, welcome to the LP forum. You'll find this place great. I'm a newbie too, like flame. Come on here and chat to us when you are finding it hard :)

Ah, that's great to hear. I'm ok yeh, got a bit hungry earlier this evening, but am ok again. I was out again and missed the time I'd normally have the drink so I think that's a lot to do with it. It doesn't help that all I can smell around the place are BBQ's :drool:

Happy, that's amazing. You are almost done!! :happy096:

5st 9lbs in total, that really is brilliant. And will make that holiday all the more special. Well done, you deserve it after all your hard work ;)

Yay, well done :happy096:

Yeh, day 4. I'm actually doing better than I expected. I just cannot wait for my first weigh in. Have had a sneaky look on the scales but I'm not even trying to figure out what I may/may not have lost. I just know I'm less than what I started with, so that's good enough for now, lol !!

Hehe, it is funny to be happy about not being recognised. Just goes to show how much of a difference it's already made. You can't beat that for motivation !

That's a great loss, well done !

Well done andsome on losing the 3lbs. I see you lost 12lbs in the first week, wow!! I'd say your body is still getting used to that. Maybe next week it will be 4lbs??? ;)

Hey Irish, sorry to hear you are finding it tough and I know a 1lbs is a 1lbs but with LT you expect more because you are sacrificing more. With regards to your thyroid, the TSH is just a measure of your overall thyroid function. You should now find out which one is not working well. Two...

Missed this the other day!! Well done Doirin, that is good for 5 days. Are you loving the bank holiday weather? Gorgeous !!

It's just the water I pop in the freezer. I don't add the powder until after I take it out when it's nice and cool.

I agree with what everyone else has said. You need to figure out what looks good on you. If you get to 12 stone and feel healthy and look good, then that's enough. If you get to 12 stone and feel you could lose a few more lbs, then go for that too. I'm hoping to get to about 10st 7lbs as I know...

Hey babybear, just wondering how you are today? I'm hoping you are feeling better xx

I don't actually add ice to mine. What I do is measure out the 250ml and pop it in the freezer for about 20 mins before I have the shake. Then it's nice and cool and doesn't go runny.

Actually, my core temperature must have been off before I started this. Lately I had been feeling very hot in the warm weather (just this year really) I was in NY during the heat wave there and it was so warm, I found it hard (well it was 32 C one of the days in a an overcrowded city!!) but...

Hey, count me in too!! I started on Friday, so that will be my starting weight (per the tracker!!) starting weight 199lbs

Hmm, I know what you mean. Maybe it might be better to leave it until tomorrow if you've been sick?. Do you drink tea or coffee? Maybe have a cup of black tea. I had a cup earlier and it helped me a little bit. Stay strong x

babybear, sorry to hear that. Just think about getting to tomorrow. Forget about everything else for now. I struggled a bit this evening, which sort of blind sided me. I think it's going to happen like that on and off, so just deal with now, now and forget about the rest. And know that you will...

Hey Louize, just wanted to say hi and good for you for managing to get back on track with all the hardship that came your way. I lost my best friend a year ago in June. She was killed in an accident too. I was just about to start lipotrim back then and of course that happened and it went out...

Thanks Doirin. I can't wait to have one week over, lol. I struggled a little bit this evening, but partly my own fault for leaving it too long to have my last shake. Didn't waver though, so I'm pleased with myself :D

Hey all, Oh no Kelly, well put it behind you now and just plough ahead!! You'll be fine. Welcome FloridaGirl. I saw your other post about being back from holidays and having put back on some weight. Not to worry, as long as you enjoyed it and sure you're back on track now!! :welcome: Fly, I...

Me 3 with the waking up early thing. I normally do wake early but I wasn't in bed until 2am last night and I was wide awake by 8.15am! Normally I'd need about 8 hrs sleep to feel good, but I felt fine and still do.

I honestly don't know because I've only just started it, but I wonder is it always that way or the first month? If it's just the first month I'd say it could be a hormonal thing getting used to the changes in the body? Things like sugar affect hormones so by removing them I'm guessing it causes...

Babybear, I'm on day 3 now and feel better than I did yesterday. I guess it's starting to kick in. I kinda felt ok by yesterday evening actually. So do what you need to do to get through today and I bet you'll be feeling better tomorrow. I did drink a lot of water yesterday !!

Thanks MiniB :thankyou:

11lbs is just brilliant in one week. I'm sure that has given you great incentive to keep going :)

Hey all, I'm glad we have this buddy group. It'll help us all get through!! Pink, welcome. You've done it before so I'm sure you can do it again. Good luck with the start today. Flame, I hope today goes better for you xx Katy, I really think that is the hardest, putting up with all those nice...

Hey Flame, yep that's really hard alright dealing with all those smells !! I was quite tired yesterday, but I'm not too bad today. It'll probably hit me later though :p The only problem I seem to be having is that my tummy is sore. I think all this liquid is too much for it to handle !! I know...

Hey all I've made it to day 3 and I'm feeling good! Went out last night and had a great night. Even when one of the group I was in went up and bought crisps for everyone! Luckily I just said they gave me heartburn so no questions asked! :p

That's really brilliant well done you! I can't wait until I'm knocking out numbers like that, hopefully! ;)

That's amazing and inspirational !! Well done :)

Hey Katy, welcome to the newbie buddy club :D:D Flame, I was the same. Woke with a slight headache this morning, but nothing too bad. I was a little hot too so am drinking my water chilled now which I think is helping!! I'm going out later tonight, but I'm not really a drinker anyway these...

Happy Birthday Chelly, hope you have a great day x

Hey clare-jo, I'm on Day 2 too. I've a slight headache and was feeling very hot this morning when I first got up, but I'm not too bad now. I'm drinking my water cool which is helping. I drank so much water yesterday that it can't be from dehydration so I'm guessing it's my body getting used to...

Well done, I'm sure that when you put the dress on it was an amazing feeling. It looks great on you too xx

Hi Katy, sorry to hear you lost a family member. I'm sure that has knocked you for six. I agree with Kelly, you have done so well to lose the weight you have lost it would be a shame to lose all that hard work. Try to remember the reasons you got yourself on LT in the first place and really...

I thought he was sweet with the little girl tonight who got stage fright, but I just can't see the appeal. He's too metrosexual for me I'm afraid. I think LT has a lot to answer for :D LT Side Effects: Dizziness Feeling Cold Headaches Fancying Simon Cowell :D:D:D

Hey Jules, well done to you losing 10 lbs! You are right about the negative comments, better off forgetting them and just getting on with proving it !! Hmm, card eh? Ok I might just NOT try the flapjacks, lol :p

Flame, don't mind your friend. It's funny that sometimes this can bring out a jealous side of people. Wait till you start losing, you won't have to say anything!! Kelly, the lady at my pharmacy was very honest with me. She said if I can make it past two weeks I will be flying. So that's my 1st...

Hey Kelly, I told one of my close friends and she was great (as I knew she would be) but some of my other friends, I haven't told them. Not because I think they'll be judgmental, but just because I don't want people going on about it. That way I can just get on with it.

Hey Jody, like Flame I just started today. I was excited too. I hope that excitement gets me through the first week :p

Haha!! I wasn't allowed the flapjack. My Pharmacy told me I won't be allowed them until at least the second week. Something to do with removing the urge to chew :p

That's brilliant. I'm sure that makes it all worth while!

Hey all, Yeh I had heard the chicken soup wasn't great. The lady I dealt with in the pharmacy is also doing lipotrim. She's been doing it for about 4 weeks. She was telling me that she doesn't like the soup either but that she had a really bad day about 10 days in and the soup actually helped...

Hey all, I started as well today (29th May 2009) so if there is any more buddy love in here would like to join in !! So far so good in that I've got to 6pm on the first day, lol. Long may it last. Minnie

Hey all Hi folks! I just started on the TFR today. Met with my pharmacist this morning and she was great, very supportive and honest!! It's great to have this forum also so us newbies can learn from you experienced ones :) Ok, well see you around the boards. Minnie