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Between you and Determined Girl that's 2 stone lost in a week! Who says LT doesn't work? - not us. Congratulations on your fantastic loss and all the best for next week. LLx

I am so pleased for you. That is bloody amazing. You deserve it - and your BMI is now in the 30's!!! Best of luck for next week LLx

Tell me about it, the stomach maps(!), I mean. No chance of me ever wearing a bikini again I think. The tankini thing seems ok. It just skims over the top of the shorty type things that go with it and kind of ruffles (rouches?) a bit. This sounds silly but I actually plan to re-feed from...

Don't know why really but today I so nearly caved in and thought "sod it, I'm starting re-feed today - I'm going home and having me some chicken". I nearly called in at Morrisons to buy it - could imagine eating it and everything. However...didn't go to Morrisons and when I got home a lovely...

The Wii Fit - all knowing source of power that it is - has told me that the "ideal" BMI is 22. Not that I slavishly listen to the Wii Fit but it seemed as good a number as any and puts my goal at 8st 12lbs. I have no idea if I will get that far. I remember being 9 1/2 stone many years ago and...

Black Rose is right - you have done so well especially considering you work with food. God, I don't know how I would cope. I am totally obsessed with food at the moment. Keep buying food magazines and am literally drooling over them like some pervert!! I'll have to start keeping them under...

Love to you all indeed. You are a wonderful group of people whose endless resources of support and determination in the face of such difficult odds make me feel really proud and humbled. I am going to bed tonight feeling happy to have read these posts and happy to be able to share the...

Hi CDDG Well done for getting through the first couple of days- you should be in ketosis soon and that's when the magic happens!! I know that some people do have a drop of skimmed milk in their tea / coffee. I used to do this too at the start but have been totally converted to peppermint...

Welcome and Welcome Back It's great to have you with us. This forum is great for support and answering any questions you might have. I'm no expert and relatively new to this myself but I wish you both the best of luck. LLx

Thanks Doirin. I know what you mean about the exercise and loose skin issues. I'm 32 but have never been blessed with "bouncebackability" skinwise. And exercising too - I don't think my energy levels are low but have tried the gym (just toning really and some gentle cardio) and suffered...

You are brilliant! I actually feel a whole lot better about myself just by reading this post. Keep it up LLx

My friend at work is also on LT and she has "admitted" to only having two shakes most days. Her weight loses have been quite low considering that she has (like myself) a substantial amount of weight to lose. I'm not sure if this is the reason why but I question whether her body might be in...

Now I'm nowhere near to that mythical "last stone" I need to lose but have noticed a few people saying that as they approach a healthy BMI (or the weight they want to be) they intend to come of TFR and lose the weight through healthy eating, exercise etc. What do people think? Are you best...

Just Do It! Everyone's right - you sound ready. The first few days will be hard - you have to take them a day at a time but, my god, the benefits - especially after that 1st weigh in. Once you take control of your weight you will feel on top of the world. Positivity breeds positivity. Let us...

Thanks so much. I've a long way to go yet but, like you, it's been great trying on clothes that never used to fit - and buying new ones! Doing LT is hard - I don't think I'm wrong in saying that - but the rewards make it all worth while. There are people on here who have lost over 100lbs and I...

Thanks Joy. That is just what I needed to hear. I think that's why a lot of us come on minimins - we need to hear about the sucess of others - it really spurs us on. Congratulations on maintaining your brilliant weight loss. LLx

Congratulations - that's nearly 5 stone!!! Amazing. Good luck in reaching your target - you deserve it. LLxx

Congratulations on your fantastic weight losses and your really positive attitude. LLx

That's fantastic!! It's great to hear that you're over the first really difficult stage. Looking better and trying on clothes that you couldn't get into before really boosts the morale and keeps us all going! Keep it up - you know it works - you've just got to keep working at it. Best of...

Count me in please I aim to go to the gym on Fri, Sun, Tues and Thurs over the next week and to complete the programme I have been given. LLx

Brilliant - it's a real boost moving down a stone bracket isn't it. Keep it up - you are doing so well x

Chicken for me too - maybe cause it's one of the first things you can eat on re-feed!! I can't wait to tuck into baked chicken with pesto, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes with a side serving of couscous. Mmmmmmmmmm... BUT - I am well in the LT "zone" at the moment. Feeling happy with my...

Well...have just come back from the gym and this is what the personal trainer said: Stomach toning: Any exercise will tone your stomach if you engage your "core" muscles. If you stand up and put your hands on the lower part of where your ribs are - just above your waist - that is where...

Am gobsmacked!! That is absolutely brilliant. To go the whole weekend and stick to it....I am in awe! You deserve all your fantastic sucess up to now!

Well done You really are motivated at the moment. Don't know if I could have gone away and not eaten. Have to get out of the habit of thinking of food as a "treat". That's what got me here in the first place! Keep it up. LLx

Hi Killercurls Am off to the gym tomorrow for a session with a personal trainer (a birthday present from my family) so I will ask and see what he says. Stomach is one (of many!) areas I want to tone up so I'll let you know. LLx

Thanks Scotsmist I will make sure I get on as much as I can. It really does help coming on this site. You are doing brilliantly by the way - a real inspiration. Am actually feeling quite strange at the moment. Like deja vu almost. I think I'll have a read through of the diary I've been...

Hi everyone Just checking in with you all. Been doing refeed for the past week or so and then had my birthday bash this weekend - very nice, hubby had booked us in at the Hilton in Manchester for a couple of days. Oh, I could get used to living like that! Haven't been an angel but haven't...

Fantastic!! You are a real inspiration. I have a similar amount to lose as you first did and so it really spurs me on to see you having done so well. Hope this achievement brings you everything you want. LLx

Hi Doirin Just wanted to tell you I'm down 4 lbs this week so hope you don't mind updating me. We keep you busy on here don't we! Well done everyone who's taking part - all seem to be well on the way to our mini goals. This challenge has been very motivating - hopefully we can set up another...

Hi Ceri It's great that you're feeling so good. Keep a hold of this feeling - it's what gets you through! Wishing you all the best for a brilliant first WI LLx

Brilliant loss - well done If you can get through the first week then you CAN do this. Like the folks above said: keep busy, keep drinking water and keep remembering why you wanted to do this in the first place. Look forward to hearing more from you over the next few weeks and months LLx

Hi Tanya Here is the recipie if you want to give it a go: In a big pan put the following: 750ml to 1000ml of pasata (its like chopped tomatoes already all mushed up). It's normally on the pasta ailse in the supermarket Add about the same amout of water Add 2/3rds of a mug of red...

Thanks Mary Really need to start educating myself about food:)

Thank you all so much I really feel supported and welcomed on this site. It has made all the difference. I will follow all your good advice and think of your kind words on Friday. Will be back with renewed enthusiasm next week. Good luck to all x

Hi all Just wanted to ask a quick question about lentils. I used to love making a soup that was basically passata (sieved tomatoes) and lentils with some stock cubes and pepper. I remember on WW it was really low in points and v filling but thinking about re-feed I'm not really sure what...

Hi guys Have not posted for a while due to it being a really sad time for me and my family. My grandma lost her battle with cancer on Friday and so I've been with my family over the past few days helping to sort things out. We're all doing ok and my mum is being very strong. I have been...

Just keep thinking - it's all in the mind and as long as it stays in the mind rather than the stomach that's the main thing. Keep busy, drink water, keep focused!

My chemist said the only mouthwash we can use is the yellowy Listerine one. It's not minty, it's more like an antiseptic taste (nice I know) but it does cure the aaaaawful taste you get in your mouth. Peppermint tea helps too - let it stew for a while and I suppose brushing your teeth more...

Brilliant going That comment about your "skinny" sister made me laugh. My sister is the complete opposite of me - she's blonde, blue eyes, tall and slim - hmmm, making myself sound very attractive now, aren't I(!) It must be a really bizzare feeling knowing that you're nearly the same...

Thanks guys. Would love to hear anyone elses little tips or suggestions too. Sometimes I read things on here and I just think "Oh, I do that too" or "I'll try that myself". Feeling really good at the moment so just wanting to spread the love about a bit - if you get what I mean. Take care LLx

None of this is mindblowing stuff but just thought I would post it. These are some little things/tips that I have found helpful over the past four weeks: 1. Coming on this site. The words of wisdom, the encouragement, the pick me ups when you need it. I think it has made all the difference...

Oh I know I am really jumping on the bandwagon late with this one!! You are all doing so well with your challenges. Maybe this will motivate me - and posting it here means it's out in the open. I have got two WI's left until my birthday weekend. I would like to be in the 11's by then...

I'm so pleased for you. Your weight loss is fantastic and I'm sure you're looking fantastic too! Congratulations on meeting such a big milestone x

Yowzers Adam Looking fab! Like a completely different person. You should be really proud of yourself. All I can say is the hard work and the effort you have put in have well been worth it. Your fellow Lipotrimmers applaud you!

Thanks guys I know what you mean. I feel really proud of myself for not giving in. Going to try to remember this feeling for next time. We are strong and we can do it! Speak to you soon LL xx

and was actually stood there holding a hot dog in my hand (it wasn't for me it was for my little girl). I could smell it and feel the weight of it in my hand and could imagine taking a big bite and how wonderful that would be. My very supportive friend must have seen the look of longing on my...

Hi Tom I'm quite new to this myself. Want to lose 5 stone and am 1 stone down after three weeks. I think it's good to set yourself small targets and maybe reward yourself with something (non-food related) when you reach them. And you will reach them on LT if you stick with it. Had a bit...

I'm sure you will get where you want to be Chelly - and a few pounds in four months is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I can't wait for the day when my chemist tells me I'm not overweight enough to have LT!!! Everyone's right - you do look great. I know it's about how you feel as...

You could go shopping, but I'd avoid the food shops - weekends on LT seem more difficult for some reason. Why not treat yourself to a top or pair of jeans you know you'll be fitting into in a couple of weeks or so - that's usually good to keep you motivated. Or buy a good book a have a soak...

I know what you mean. It's all in the mind really, isn't it. Last week all I could think about was food and eventually it overwhelmed me (booooo). But this week I feel really focused and am aiming to have a "perfect" week before WI on Tuesday (yaaaay) Try to keep yourself occupied - being...

Hi everyone Thanks for your kind words and messages of encouragement. I'm feeling good today. Like I said - hoping to stay on the shakes 100% and get in 30 mins of exercise per day this week. Small but achieveable goals. I think that's been my problem before - wanting things to happen too...

Hi Aoife Know I'm a bit late with this but don't be disappointed - or at least don't be disappointed for long. 2lb is 2lb and it's all going in the right direction. I know what you mean when you step on the scales and it's not as much as you hoped for, but you are doing so well. Keep it up...

Scotsmist is so right. That feeling after you've given in is so bad - it really outweighs (no pun intended) the perception that you HAVE TO HAVE that one piece of cake or quiche or whatever it is that just makes your resolve melt away. Never mind about what you have done. In the grand scheme...

Hi all you loyal Lipotrimmers Just thought I'd update quickly. Week 3 weigh in and have lost 3lbs. Not bad considering the horrendous week I've had! That's a full stone now in three weeks - I know it's not as much as some but, you know what, it's enough for me... Am just off now to bath...

Thanks Aoife I know...feel like a whole new woman already and am soooo glad I have found this site :) I can see that you and I are the same height and aiming for a similar goal (and I've been to Donegal on holiday once - the coincidence is almost cosmic!). You're doing brilliantly - it's a...

Hi everyone A query for all you knowledgeable Lipotrimmers out there (of which sadly I am not one yet). I am coming to the end of week three - as you may know it has been a long week! Looking at this site I have seen a lot of talk about re-feeding and not drinking alcohol whilst in ketosis...

Thanks everyone Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for posting back with your words of wisdom and messages of encouragement. I went to bed last night and had a good long think about things. I thought about how good I felt the first couple of weeks and how mad I would be with...

Fantastic That's brilliant Suzy Bet you're really seeing a difference in yourself and your now baggy clothes!! I started around the same time as you - due to WI tomorrow, so fingers crossed. Keep on suppin' them shakes and let us know how you get on next week x

Hi everyone I'm new to all this - posting messages etc - but I've been lurking around the site for a couple of days now, reading everyone's success stories and their journeys along the way. It's been really inspirational reading how all of you are doing. I've been on LT for three weeks now...