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I have contacted Cambridge to see if there are any counsilors near me. I started off the journey last year on Cambridge and only stopped because the counsilor moved away. I cant find any others in my area but hopfully I will get an email from Cambridge to see if there are any that aren't on...

I am really really struggling getting the last stone off. I am finding total abstinence really difficult. I am nearly finished my 100 of LL but I haven't lost as much as would have liked as I haven't been able to remain totally abstinence (SP). I have made the decision today that I am going...

I am over an hour North of Aberdeen. I used to see a CDC in Ellon but she moved to the other side of Inverurie (which is a horendous journey) so I changed to Lighterlife in Peterhead (only half an hour away). I really miss the mousse and a few on the boards here have said that a CDC can sell...

I am on Lighter life but would love to use Mix A mousse. There are no Cambridge counselors near me and Ebay is extortionate!! Are there any CDCs on the forum that could sell me some?

Had weigh-in today. Lost 3 lbs. Still not happy as I think it could have been more - should just be happy its in the right direction!!

Am having a really good week so far. I think I have got my head in the right place and have stuck to plan all week. weigh-in on Tuesday and for once cant wait!! Weighed myself this morning and I think I have only 1 stone to loose to get to my target of 10 1/2 stones. Last night I read many of...

Stuck to plan totally so fat today - have to keep this going!!

Still really struggling with LL. Find it really difficult to stick to plan. Am on week 11 and have only lost 16 lbs. Its a new week though and so far so good.

Just wondered if any of you know what happens if I reach target before my 14 weeks are up. Will I get to go onto maintenance early??

Have decided to start a new thread. Have been on a long and slow weight loss journey but all in the right direction!! Strated off last July at 15st 6lbs. Joined Cambridge and lost 3 1/2 stones. I have a break in October for hols and after that it was very hard to get back on track. didnt...

Ok day to day but havnt drunk enough water. Too late now though. Tried the peanut crunch LL bar today for the first time - it was disgusting. It was really dark brown and just tasted burnt!! Coudnt eat it and threw it away. Now I am a pack short for the week!! DS Bday tomorrow. Relies...

Had a not bad day (no cheating nibbling etc etc). Only thing is I was a bit light headed at work when bending down. Of course I mentioned it to colleagues only to get the reply "well I am not surprised - you aren't eating enough!!" - very helpful reply!! My size 16 jeans are definitely feeling...

Princess dairies - I am back!! Have been off for ages. I havnt really been able to get back into Cambridge since Feb. Then to top it all my Counsellor moved away. SO I took the plunge last week and I am now 1 week into Foundation of Lighter life. I have lost 5 lbs. Bit of history. I started...

Just been trying to catch up on posts and get my head in the right place! I am almost 2/3rds of the way to target. Realisticaly if I stop cheating I could be there in 6 weeks. I will need to just get on with it!!! I am finding it harder now as I feel quite good about myself. I have been...

Havn't been on here for a while. Still on CD but have been a little half hearted!! Still just back from my CDC and lost 1lb last week and 2 lbs this week. Will try and up date my ticker and get back on track!!!

Had a very hard week as I have had a flu type vrus. Feeling abit better and off to staff xmas meal tonight. Discussed it with my CDC and I am planning to have a salad. I have decided I dont want to miss out completely but dont want to set back all my efforts either. Just posted a new pic in...

Have been struggling with SS over the last 2 weeks. I also hate the dark days which doesnt help either (SAD). On the possitive lost 2 lbs last week and 3 at my weigh in today. Slowly getting there!! Will stick to SS for the next week then the challenges begin again - xmas nights out!!

Challenges, challenges - Its Youger sons Bday and I have 17 realtives coming for a buffet at 5.30pm!! Temptation temptation!! I have a cholcolate fountain and lots of very unhealthy things to dip in it instead of puddings as well!!

Havnt done well over the last week at all. I have been constantly picking at food and only lost 1 lb. I have decided (with my CDC advise) to go onto 790 for a week, down to AAM then back to SS. It has been really hard since I came back from my hols and I havnt been able to get back into...

Doing ok so far today. Was told at work today that I was looking good and "dont lose too much more"!! I still need to lose 2 stone, but many of you on here have said the same about other peoples reactions!! I am going to ignore that remark and keep going!! I am now a "small" size 16. I...

Despite having a really bad week I had my weigh in last night and lost 2 lbs. I am really really going to focus this week and hopefully get back on track. Back on SS and hopefully am going to stick to it 100%

I am exactly the same. Came home from a 7 day Cruise on 21st October and am REALLY struggling to get back to SS. I stayed the same when I was away and had eaten normally. I really want to loose my last 2 stone but am finding it really hard to get back on track. I havnt gone mad or anythiny...

I am no help at all but it all sounds so familiar - stress, eat, depressed, eat... I can fully sympathise and just wish I had the answer - I am looking for it too! Hope this weekend goes ok Beverly, dont get too stressed. Fiona X

Thanks Lena & Mini. Hope you have a great time on your hols Lena. nibbling today not as bad as yesterday but still "could be better"!! I have a busy day ahead tomorrow so hopfully I wont have time to raid the fridge. DH is away so its just me and the boys. My cupboards and fridge are more...

Thank goodness - I have got back on!!! Havnt been able to get on the site for a few days!! Back from cruise on Friday. Got weighed on Wednesday and stayed the same!! Cant believe it - all inclusive for 1 week!! I ate what I wanted when I was away. I dont think I went mad but just had a...

HAve been on 1200 for the last week. Weigh-in tonight and I stayed the same. Very pleased with that!! I am away first thing on Friday for 1 weeks hols - am NOT taking any packs with me just going to eat sensibly, then straight back to ss on my return. This has been carefully planned and with...

Good luck to both of you - well done on getting started!

I have heard that CD charge less for the shakes than the tetras and Bars( bars being the most expensive). Cdcs therefore, if they sell them all at the same price, make less of a profit on the bars. Could this be the reason she is not keen??

Good Luck Lynne - stick in there!! You can do it - especially with the support of hubby!! The first time out for a meal and not eating is the hardest - it gets easier after that!! Honest - I have been out loads and just sat with my water and black coffee. Are you still going to the CDC in New...

Thanks Lena - packing going well!! Lost 1lb at weigh in yesterday. Pleased with that as I was up to 1000 plan. Doing 1200 next week and am away next Friday. Straight back to ss the following week though!!

First day of 1000 plan. I am allowed potatoes for tea!:D !! Have them in the steamer with my chicken and cabbage - can't wait!! Had muesli for breakfast ( 40g isnt much:mad: ) and my packs at lunch time.

14 & 10 - both are stroppy teenagers!!

Its a Thomsons Cruise starting in Palma, Italy, France then spain. I am going with DH and my 2 DS. We have never done anything like this so I am really looking forward to it. We have 2 weeks hols from School here in Scotland in Oct so it is ideal.

You have had some really good losses!! Keep it up and you will be at target in no time at all!

Well done that is fantastic! You have lost heaps! You must really notice a big difference! My loss has been quite slow but at least it is consistant. I will need to get straight back to SS by the end of Oct as I really dont want to drag it out too long. I really really want to be more or...

Story so far: start weight 15st 6lbs week 1 14st 13lbs loss 7lbs week 2 14st 9lbs loss 4lbs week 3 14st 6lbs loss 3lbs week 4 14st 2lbs loss 4lbs week 5 14st 1lbs loss 1lbs AAM week 6 14st 1lbs loss 0lbs week 7 13st 11lbs loss 4lbs week 8 13st 8lbs loss 3lbs week 9 13st 6lbs loss 2lbs AAM week...

Story so far: start weight 15st 6lbs week 1 14st 13lbs loss 7lbs week 2 14st 9lbs loss 4lbs week 3 14st 6lbs loss 3lbs week 4 14st 2lbs loss 4lbs week 5 14st 1lbs loss 1lbs AAM week 6 14st 1lbs loss 0lbs week 7 13st 11lbs loss 4lbs week 8 13st 8lbs loss 3lbs week 9 13st 6lbs loss 2lbs AAM week...

Just back from weigh-in. Lost 2 lbs which I think is good. I did another week on 790 and was definately out of ketosis! I am doing 1000 for the next, again inpreparation for my hols. Since I have been out of Ketosis I assume that I have started refilling my "glycogen" stores. people are...

Weigh-in this week I stayed the same. I have been on 790 and was struggling. It took me out of Ketosis and I was starving!! By then end of the week I was doing better but very constipated and bloated!! Am staying on 790 this week then will go up to 1000 and 1200 before hols. It is just so...

Been struggling a lot on 790 (but keeping on track - just). I am out of ketosis and feeling really hungry. My tummy rumbles the whole time. I am doing as I am supposed to. 3 packs plus lettuce and chicken for tea. Also allowed half pint of milk. This is far harder than ss and I am annoyed...

Weel done Lena 2 1/2 stones is great!! I bet you see a huge difference.

Thank you sarah. we are going on a weeks med cruise with our 2 boys. We have 2 weeks school holidays in Oct here in Scotland so it is an ideal time to go away - not too hot!! We havn't been to Italy since before the boys were born (eldest 14) so I can't wait to taste "real" italian food...

Week 9 weigh-in. lost 2 lbs. Ok as it was AAM week last time I just lost 1 lbs. After great thought and discussion to prepair for my holiday in Oct I am going on to 790 this week. The following wekk 1000 and the week before I go away 1200. My CDC & I decided that this was best so that I could...

The very stylish camp kitchen!!

Thanks everyone for all the possitive vibes!! Long day yesterday - Volunteered to help at my Sons Cub Camp. It is their 90th birthday celebrations and there was a district camp. Over 400 boys at the camp! Our troop had just 20 boys thank goodness so I had to cook for them and our helpers -...

Thanks for all your kind comments - it is this that keeps me going!!

Just added a week 8 photo. Only slight change but at least it is in the right direction!! http://www.minimins.com/photogallery/showphoto.php?photo=141&cat=500&ppuser=224

I know exactly how you are feeling. We started around the same time and I have lost approx 2 stones as well. I have gone from a size 20 to 16/18 and no one has mentioned it!! I am just guessing that they have noticed but are just too polite to mention??

It must be really hard for you both, but I am sure things will settle down. I work in a Primary school (secretary) and when new pupils start, specially if they are new to the area as well, my heart just goes out to them. I can honestly say though that within a few weeks they all settle in and...

My favorite outfit I have worn is Cruella de Ville. I went to a fancy dress ball. Wore a long black dress and died a pair of shoes red. long red gloves, the wig of course and made a "dalmation" shawl. I did my make up quite glamerous. The wigs and gloves are readily available on the web!

Thanks DQ and Vicky. I know my CDC is right and I have to trust her - she is the expert. I want to plan my eating properly so that I can hopefully get to target this year!! Vicky - you are doing really well. I have been following your thread. You seem to have very consistant weight losses...

week 8 weigh-in. Story so far: start weight 15st 6lbs week 1 14st 13lbs loss 7lbs week 2 14st 9lbs 4lbs week 3 14st 6lbs 3lbs week 4 14st 2lbs 4lbs week 5 14st 1lbs 1lbs AAM week 6 14st 1lbs 0lbs week 7 13st 11lbs 4lbs week 8 13st 8lbs 3lbs...

Congratulations on such a brill weight loss. You have done really well - you should be really proud. I too cant wait to get into 14s (haven't been there for 15 years!!)

That sounds really exciting, something really special to look forward to!

I was exactly the same as you. As soon as I had decided to do a VLCD a wanted to get started straight away. My local LL counsellor coudnt let me start for 6 weeks!! In the meantime I cut out carbs and then did slimfast - 2 shakes and 1 healthy meal a day. I know exactly how frustrated you...

Had a good day today on the diet front but had a bit of an accident with a peanut bar!! Was eating my through one when I was aware of a hard lump. I spat it out and though OMG something nasty in the bar. It took a while to realise that I had broken off a huge chunk of a tooth!! My CDC did...

Well done on your weight loss!! I too am going on holiday soon (5wks). Are you doing SS right up till your hols? My CDC says that I shoudnt. I want to SS and just sort things out when I come back. What does your CDC say about it?

I am going on Holiday for a week on 13th Oct. I am planning to eat but not too much carbs. I discused this with my CDC last night and she feels that next week I will have to do AAM, week after 790, week after..up to 1200. That means this would be my last week of SS before I go. Is this...

Story so far: start weight 15st 6lbs week 1 14st 13lbs loss 7lbs week 2 14st 9lbs 4lbs week 3 14st 6lbs 3lbs week 4 14st 2lbs 4lbs week 5 14st 1lbs 1lbs week 6 14st 1lbs 0lbs week 7 13st 11lbs 4lbs Total lost 23 lbs Taget before 13th Oct = 42lbs That means I have to lose...

weigh - in last night - 4lbs lost. Have had to start taking Psylliam husks but they havnt really had any effect really (so perhaps should have been a bigger weigt loss!!)

Not gone too bad the last few days. Upped my water and I think it is working. My scales show approx 6lbs off so far this week but will have to wait till wednesday. Made Roast beef, roast potatoes, yorkshire puds etc for the family for Tea. I was in a bad bad as they were eating it...

I have made myself sound a bit of a wino!! To put it into perspective - DH works 2 on 2 off (he's on the rigs) He is therefore only home 2 saturdays in 4. On those 2 saturdays we often (not always) have one bottle of wine. I am a bit mean (scottish!!) so only pay about £4 for a bottle of...

Well done - you are looking great!!

get the picture................... I will not have any wine!!! Never mind only 3 months to go!!:mad:

I really miss my Saturday night glass of wine or 2. Since starting on CD 6 weeks ago I havnt had any. What would a couple of glasses of wine do? Would it knock me out of ketosis? Would it mean I woudnt loose any weight this week? Should I really stay off till after I have finnished?? Any...

Well done - you look great.

Back from weigh-in and I stayed the same!!!!!!!!!!! I am gutted as my scales showed a 4lb loss this morning. I know that my weigh in was later in the day etc etc. My CDC and myself put it down to not enough water and perhaps the bars?? I have been checking with ketostix and I am only the...

Weigh in tonight at 7.oopm. Hope I have lost at least 3 lbs - will have to wait and see. Will be able to stock up on water flavours - I ran out this week!!. Cant decide wether to skip bars this week to see if that help speed up weight loss? Problem is I really love the bars.

Back to work today. Didnt have time to swig water at my desk!! Been really busy all afternoon have had hardly drank anything. Only realised when it dawned on me I havnt had ANY loo trips since frist think!! Will have to spend the rest of the day drinking. I have the sudden urge to spend hours...

Best of luck Lynne!! You can do it!! Fiona X

At weigh - in on wenesday I was ONLY 1 POUND down. Dissapointed but realise it is probably water retention. Back to SS after AAM week and NEED to drink more water. Weged myself this morning and showing 2 lbs down already since wed, but cannot really go on daily loses!! Been away for a couple...

Weigh-in today but my CDC cant see me till this evening. I usually go in the morning and I have just realised I only have 1 tetra!!! I have to last on that till about 8pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!:( :(

Nearly drunk 2 litres already today!!! Very proud of myself as I am REALLY struggling with the water.

Managing to keep on track. Last day of AAM week. Enjoyed the chicken and veg every night. Really struggling with the water. I know I havnt been drinking enough and I hope it doesnt effect my weight loss this week:mad: . (weigh-in tomorrow)

Internet modem is broken. so I will be offline for a few days (posting from my parents)

Hang in there - you will get there! Good luck Fiona X

There IS a difference - your waist has definately shrunk! Well done Fiona

My BMI is 34.4 I think at the moment. I have broken down my weight loss into 2 chunks. I am going on holiday on 13th Oct and wanted to loose 3 stone by then. I am 18lbs down so I have 24 lbs to go in 8 weeks. This is completely achievable (so I tell myself) as it is only 3 lbs per week. If...

Thanks for your kind comments Mini. I was just looking through my very first posts over on DH "Sat last night looking at all the "blurb" I was given yesterday by my new CDC. I recon to hit the ideal 25 BMI I have exactly 5 stone to lose. It sounds a huge amount!! I always thought I looked on...

Just put in some photos. Me at the start and again after 4 weeks. When I am at target I might even put in my face!! http://www.minimins.com/photogallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=224

Just been out with the boys for the evening and are home with one of their friends for a sleepover. I was very naughty, I still had 1 CD pack to have today but had another bar. (2 today). It means I wont get one tomorrow. I just coudnt face a tetra or a shake. I had a mouse for my tea and a...

Ok today so far. Survived MacDonalds again - just sat with my black coffee and a cranberry bar. Just finnished my AAM of chicken & cabbage steamed. It was very good. I snipped a little fresh chives over the top. Haven't drunk nearly enough water though - finding it really hard especially as...

1) How old are you? 38 2) What part of the country are you from? Scotland 3) What diet are you doing? CD 4) When did you start this diet? 12July06 5) How much do you want to lose in total? 5 stones 6) How much have you lost so far? 1 stone 4lbs 7) What is your favourite flavour? Cranberry...

Thanks everyone. I had chicken, lettuce & cumcumber , with some black pepper, chilli flakes and balsamic vinegar for tea. It was delicious!! Unfortunetly I wanted more!! BUT I didnt! I will HAVE to learn to satisfy myself with much smaller portions.

Well done on the fantastic weight loss!!

Weigh-in today - Lost 4lbs...I know, I know that is good BUT I always want more!!! 12/7 start weight 15st 6lbs 19/7 week 1 14st 13lbs loss 7lbs 26/7 week 2 14st 9lbs 4lbs 2/8 week 3 14st 6lbs 3lbs 9/8 week 4 14st 2lbs...

Got 9/10 - mostly guesses though!!!

Thanks everyone - I think its got to be CD -(i think):) :)

I started a diary on DH but I have decided to post here instead. Seams much friendlier!! Story so far: start weight 15st 6lbs week 1 14st 13lbs loss 7lbs week 2 14st 9lbs 4lbs week 3 14st 6lbs 3lbs I would like to get my BMI to 25 so I need to get down to 10st 6lbs. As at last wednesday I...

After speaking to the family I think I am going to stick to CD. To try and get a balanced view I didnt mention the difference in price. Everyone is of the opinion that as I am getting on so well I shoudn't change. I am scared that I wont like the counselling anyway. I really think that it...

I initially started CD almost 4 weeks ago after signing up for LL. The LL class was not starting till end August and I really wanted to get going now! I have done ok so far losing 7lbs, 4lbs & 3lbs i.e. 14lbs in 3 weeks. I should be down say 1st 4-5lbs for my first month. My dilemma is I...