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Hi everyone, I was a regular poster when I was in lipotrim 2 years ago. I lost 2 stone. Got pregnant and had my baby girl 4 months ago. I'm left with 2 stone to shift. Started a vlcd with 2 slim shakes and a very low cal small dinner (probably 600 cals daily max) forgot how difficult this...

Not that I would ever stray from the diet but I have a question, maybe an experienced member can answer. From what I understand Ketosis is the process whereby our bodies use fat stores as fuel instead of food because we are not eating enough to sustain our bodies. I hear things like 'dont...

Thank you everyone for being so nice, it feels great to finally be where I aimed. As far as the pharmacies, everyone I have been to would have allowed me to get to my goal weight on LT. The particular one i'm at now is new springs in Wigan. The lady there is fab, nearly gave her a heartattack...

We all have wobbly moments. The best part is getting through them. :)

Hi everyone! I'm glad to say that I have reached my ticker goal of 21lbs! I tried on my holiday clothes the night before last and THEY FIT! I'm down to 8st 9 and feel great!!! WWoooooo xxxxxx :D:D:D:D

Roses are red, violets are Blue, Jump in the bed, Cause I'm going to surprise you. Every day of my life, I think of you and I, Our love so strong it binds us tight, from now till the end of time. Not sure if they make sense cause I've been up with baby all night and just woke up but heh, I...

That sounds great! What a lovely pressie!

Well done, you're doing great!

Last time I was on LT, I was lucky for 2lb per week. Last monday I was weighed in at 3 weeks in and had lost a massive 1 stone 2lbs!!!!!!! that is 16lb in 3 weeks!!! I am soooo happy!!! Fingers crossed for a complete diet by the end of Feb!! :) :bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss:

I dont have a hard time of day. I dont find the diet difficult at all. My friends have their lunches around me and it does smell good but doesnt tempt me. I even cook dinner for my OH every night and never been tempted to eat. After all, what is the point in paying £36 a week on a diet if I'm...

I know this may sound silly, but if its for your health. Does it matter? If you did get knocked out of it, if your truly determined, you will get back into it in no time! We all have faith in you and know that whatever happens you will get through it! Hope all goes well. xx

Hi all, I know that Peppermint tea is okay. I heard somewhere that pure peppermint oil is okay too, as it is naturally found within the leaf. Is this true? Anybody tried this and had bad concequenses?:confused:

Awwww how cute. She is adorable! My LO is nearing 9months and a handful. Got a cheeky smile and can get away with anything. 6 months? Precious! The time goes sooo fast though.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO congrats! what a great result, i'm sure you'll smash week 3 :)

Congrats! im sure youll look loverly! :)

Yes your probably out of keytosis and are a week behind. BUT you are wiser for next time you feel like eating. Look back, remember how bad it was and dont do it again.

Mine is my beautiful son. Who wouldnt be motivated with a gorgeous baby like that? :D:D:D Seeing him makes me think that I want to spend every moment I can in this world with him! The better my health the longer I have. So tell me what your motivation is? What makes you face the shakes with a...

I think it might be a set price to LT itself and a suggested mark up so that the pharmacys themselves make a profit, however it must be at the pharmacys discrection therfor some want to be greedy and make more. Maybe ireland is more becuase of delivery? Is the LT distrebution offices in the UK...

Congrats 12lb is amazing! Good luck for next week. :D

Hi everyone, Hope you're all doing well and drinkin plenty of water! :) Today was my first weigh in after restart and the biggest loss EVER at 7lbs!!!! :D:D:D:D SOOO chuffed I might just go and drink a whole bottle of fizzy water all to myself to celebrate! Heres hoping for another good...

Hi all, Congrats for all the great losses! First week weight in and ....-7lb!! Woo, so excited!! :)

Well done and hope your husband is okay xx

About 50% my hair came out when I came off first time round, grew back after about 7-8 months and now I have a thick bonnet again. Check with your doctor but if your tufts are coming through then at least you know it is growing back when it falls out.

Im sure tomorrow will be a better day. Have a nice bath and early night! xx

Of course you havent ruined it. Just get back on the wagon and next time you are going to break the diet, remember now and be strong! Were all with you and at some point been put to temptation! xx

I know its late but can I be put down for 5lb by the end of the month? Thanks :)

Good luck! Were all starting out again so bring on the losses!! :)

Hi all, Got the all clear from the doctor regarding my stomach ulcer and I am BACK! day 1 today and full of enthusiasm. Lets hope it lasts! How has everyone been doing since august?:D

Hi all, Im back!! What an exciting few weeks. We moved house successfully. Beautiful place. so happy. Since leaving I went to the doctor about severe stomach cramps and have been put on stomach ulcer medicine, they are trying to rule out gall stones (ouch!). Safe to say I'm off LT but am...

Hi everyone. As a lot of you know I am moving house tomorrow. (Brought forward a day by OH) and I will not have access for probably a good 2-3 weeks. I will be refeeding in that time so next time you see me I shall not be a LT but a maintainer *fingers crossed* Anyways, thank you all for...

BMI 23 ish usually suits me good. I think thats why the green ranges from 19 to 24.9 so that everyone can find a happy medium inbetween there. :) good luck everyone xx

Hi, Anbesol is very good, better than bonjela but from research and genreal advice i've been given there is an increased risk with anbesol of the area swelling and turning into a mouth absess because of the potency. I have a baby who is teething.

It is hard to slip into old habits but that is the test, whether or not you can tackle the old problem? Surly if you can be diciplined enough to go onto LT then you will be diciplined enough not to ruin the hard work? Second time round is harder I do admit but by the same token it made me...

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Woo check you, thats really good!!! Hope your enjoying chewing, I envy you lol xx

Wow, Well done on the loss! Your inches are melting away. You mustn't be able to pass a mirror without staring at yourself :)

Another perspective. I refed for holiday, went on holiday and didnt put any weight on as I ate sensibly. You will only put the weight back on if you eat big portions (Bigger than your body needs) and more often than you need. Also if you think about it, opn holiday you are more likely to be...

My wisdom teeth have come through but have used bonjela many times on LT as I suffer from ulcers. I've not noticed anything. Not to be rude, but does it really matter if you come out of ketosis? I dont know how many people question whether or not to use certain things on this diet incase...

wow, thank you. I didnt realise the reason why. How amazing a side effect. Nice to know im loosing it though. lol

Hi all, Am I the only one who is ADDICTED to the stuff? (I feel like Im drinking a sneaky glass of lemonade... just with less flavour :D)

Yep im another victim, however Im lucky *touch wood* not had anything for 2 days!!! Concidering its been non stop since day one im happy!! Im sure it will settle down xx

Hi, If I was in your shoes I would refeed prior to my holiday, be concious about what and how much I eat on holiday and jump back on the band wagon upon returning home.

That is fantastic! The most amazing loss Ive ever heard of! You must be thrilled! Keep shakin for next week!!! xx

Well done 12lbs is great! whatever you loose next week, its a loss!! Keeo shakin! xx

Im getting worried. I am 2 weeks from refeeding and 8 weeks into LT. My cravings are strong. I mean really strong and I seem to be wanting things like pizza, cheese, pasta. Last time I got to this point it was things like tuna and broccoli but I dont seem to be 'feelin it'. Any advice? Im...

good luck im sure you have a great WI!

Hey Jodie, Very well said. Karma. Love it!

I agree, isnt it nice to have found our skeletons? My ribs have made an appearance recently. Your right, my hip bones are coming back! Cant wait till my bum looks good again! :)

Amazing rant. Completly true. I will add though, when you all get very slim and beautiful and are the same as these ignorant people. Be a different skinny, be a nice understanding and not one of those people who are rude just because they can be. Although I wouldnt be surprised that even...

Hi, Welcome to the forum. Glad to hear you are doing so well!! Earl grey tea is infused with bergamot orange oil and a no-no. Fruit juice/ extract takes you out of ketosis.

Welcome back! Im sure you'll do great! xx

Welcome all, my advice: Drink plenty of water, keep shakin' and come on here for some friendly chit chat! Good luck!!

Oh and something to bear in mind: cutting out fags booze and drinking water does make you loose weight. A pint of lager is the same as 2 slices of bread. Concidering there are usually 20 or so slices in a loaf then on a usual binge of 10 pints your eating a whole loaf of bread, usually swilling...

I would have thought LT would be cheaper than a weekly shop? it is for me. I've found LT the cheapest one around, other than Weight watchers, maybe try just a conventional diet? Small portians, cut out the cr*p, go to the gym? Thats what I'm doing to loose the last of my weight from 12th Sept...

I cannot acertain from the reply what the initial question was? They just liked blowing their own horn on how great and experienced they all are. Amazing how most of their pharmacys are useless! Said my BF should go on female LT. Dont know how many times I've corrected him! Suggested...

feel better xxxx

Not sure about earl grey, isnt it infused with bergamot orange rind oil?

Again sorry for TMI. Ive had implanon and since staring LT have had constant bleeding. Not sure if the loss is due to the diet however it has had no effect at WI. Think it might just be a grit your teeth and bear it. Hope you feel better. Make up a nice cold chocolate shake and try to relax xxxxx

Hi, Ive had steroids for echzma on LT. I asked about them and the doctor said they are not the same type of steroids that are used to put weight on. I theory it may knock you out and make you hungry but shouldnt impact on weight loss. Im no expert but hopefully my GP is. :)

That sounds great! I bet you must be feeling great in your new clothes. Just wait till you start getting weighed each week and see it dropping off! Your past the hardest stage, now its time to reap the benifits!

Wow I bet you looked stunning! Shouldnt be long till Im in the sz 10 club :)

I got comfortable in my relationship for 2 years and went up a stone so joined LT in april 2008. Not realising when I reached my size 8 that my fertility would soar (Not concieved in 5 yrs so thought nothing of it, never assumed it was because of my weight) to cut a long story short I conceived...

Get to bed and get a good nights sleep if its still bad tomorrow please speak to your GP or pharmasist.

That sounds lovely! I bet your LOs will love it. You dont have to go abroad to have a great time. I think while my babas small we will be travelling round the UK. Hope you have a fab time!

You off on holiday, anywhere nice? Dont think a holiday is due for me for a year cause of LO.

You've lost 5lb so I'm guessing you're in your second week. Speak to your pharmacist as it is not good you not eating at all. You must remember your health is the most important thing and this diet doesn't suit everyone. My partner had to come off it because he couldnt take it. Sounds...

Wow that sounds amazing, never thought of selling my old clothes, they've gone to the charity shop.

Well done! keep shakin'!

well done! keep shakin'!

Well done! Keep shakin'!

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I have lots of energy till about 7pm lol. Your very lucky! The thought of my Sunday ironing brings me out in a cold sweat each week lol.

I love chicken, but not every meal for 7 weeks lol.

I get that. I make it up with more water to thin it out and minimize flavour then gulp it down and after have a small glass of water. OR try blending it with lots of ice as an ice cream, the coldness seems to make it more bearable. Its awful but part and parcel of eating the same thing for...

hey 4lb for me this week!!!

I just tried the coconut ones. It was vile. I spat it out and had a shake instead. I hope to never taste anything like that again. If you want to never put weight on again then try one of those. It will spur you to never want to be back on LT again. Lol. I'd stick to the shakes! xxx

Im sure youll have a fantastic loss lynnloo!

Hi all, Woo!! I lost 4lbs this week!!!!!!:bliss:

Thank you all! It is heaven not to have them rub together! Waited long enough. Was a size 8 after LT last time before getting pregnant. I'll claim any inches for my bust! After stopping breastfeeding my baba Ive dropped 3 sizes! Gutted.

Hey, Thats a fab loss!! You must be so proud! In total i've lost 4 inches off my bust (Damn!!) 6 inches off my waist, 4 off my hips and 3 off my calves. Not sure about my thighs but they dont rub together anymore! Result! lol.

The peanut ones are awful. They taste like dried old peanut butter. But... worse. Has anyone tried the coconut ones? I like coconut.

It is impossible to not loose weight on this diet provided you stick to it 100%. Be glad its easy, some people find it REALLY hard. Nothing to worry about, you'll find that out at WI!!

Awwie that is adorable!! I wouldn't trust the play-doh. You know what they say: A moment of play-doh on the lips... lol At least you have his support! xx

wow so many different ways to distract! I have to admit I love watching the daily cooks challenge at 3 on ITV. I think ...hmmm that would be nice steamed! lol. Thanks for all the luck. I hope everything goes well, we have 2 leather setees arriving on the moving date to add more stress lol...

Hi, at the minute my attention is divided between by 3m old baba and my packing for moving house in 7 days. What are your tips for pre-occupying yourself as so not to think of food?

great news! keep going!! xx

wow fantastic!!! well done!!

mmm kfc..

I wouldnt dwell on the ketostix. If you're not hungry and breath stinks then chances are (at whatever level) you are in ketosis. It doesnt matter on the colour, provided you stick to the diet 100% it is impossible for it not to work. xx

Ahhhh you look stunning!!! How much healthier is your skin! you have that 'I look great' glow. Cant believe how much you have lost, you must be so proud. See this is the type of thing that gives us all hope. Thank you. x

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Try mixing a chocolate shake up in the blender with LOTS of ice and a little water!! then at least you can have some ice cream!! :)

I do my stepper every other day as I found the treadmill sent my body into a starvation mode, its great for your thighs and bum! I also do 320 sit ups every night so my stomach doesnt end up with flabby skin after shedding my baby weight. I dont go to the gym anymore but I am trying to get...

Wow, well done. Have a great holiday! See you in a few weeks!

Hi, Vanilla: Mix with coffee for a kind of latte effect. You can add ice to this combo for an iced latte. Chocolate: Mix with coffee for a Mocha Choca. Make up peppermint tea and leave in the fridge overnight (With bag in) to get really cold. In the morning take the bag out and use...

Does it matter? You have to have the pills for your infection. Diet vs health. Choose health every time. If you are really worried speak to your GP. He is the best person to advise you on your medication.

Hi, Welcome to the forum! The first few days are hardest, you will feel real hunger. Try to revel in it and think how great it is to be loosing weight, before you know it you will be in ketosis and not bothered by it. Weather is rubbish in the north so I think a conciderable amount of my day...

Make the shake. Dont think about it. Sounds hard but neck it. I get to a point in the diet where I cannot enjoy any shake and have ti gulp it down and then gag at the end. Maybe it is something similar but I would see the doctor asap as you might be coming down with something.

Hard to tell. You shouldnt have done too much damage to your loss with it being chicken and melon, and might have saved ketosis because it isn't carby, however you may have come out of ketosis and could feel hungry for a few days. Each person is different. Just be happy it wasn't pizza etc...

Ketosis happens within the first week usually. It is completly possible to loose 8lb in the first week, I admit to being serial weigher however it is advised not to use them as they can be inaccurate. Mood swings.... Oh boy. My mood is awful. My OH has had the brunt of my moods. Probably due...

Maybe. You might not fully be in ketosis yet as well. Didnt work for me till day 7. Keep shakin and drinkin your water! You'll get through! Just think, your weigh in isnt too far away. :)

Added you all!

Same, billy no mates. I'll add you then I'll have 1 friend too! :)

I was part of the original Lipotrim forum (On the official website) last year, went to sign in when I resterted and couldnt find it. Still not sure what happenned to it, or where it went to. Found this while trying to find the old one. Assumed this replaced it. Joined. Really glad I joined...

In weight on Saturday morning but my week starts Monday. I think the best thing for a headache on this diet is a pint and a half of water. Failing that 1 paracetamol.

That is such a guy comment Howdy Lol. Heh, you look fab in the piccy im sure youll get back down in no time! Besides as the others said, wernt you under target? In which case dont dwell on it. Your beautiful.

It is nice to have an end date but it will kind of be an end of an era. I really enjoy lipotrim. The buzz of stopping yourself from doing one of the most basic of instincts is an unbelievable experience. This diet allows you to control every aspect of your life and stop all the bad habits picked...

Dont worry we all have moments like this. Just keep focus and dont let it get you down. xx

Welcome to the forum!!!

Thanks hun. I have refed before so know exactly what to do. I found a pharmacy which posted the instructions online as well.

Im in week 7 and im constantly hungry. Its part and parcel of the diet I find. You will be better for it in the long run though. I find the soup too rich, its is very strong and there isn't enough salt for my taste. Each to their own though. You may like it.

Hi all, I will be refeeding from the 12th September. I can get a last supply for LT from my pharmacist on 29th August before I move. I have a week in hand which means that I will refeed on the 12th. I am going to estimate maybe 9lbs by then and then loose the last bit with a healthy...

Im in manchester so a bit far for me. Good luck though. Anyone in or near manchester fancy meeting for a drink?

Hi, I guess your right. Although I do have some fenfedra left over (They are similar to the ECA mentioned) worked like a charm. I will perservere!

Anything that makes it quicker. Im a slow loser.

I know its hard, this time round I have been close to cheating myself. Look past this and go forward, we all have bad times and good, the strong ones are those who can move forward and achieve their goals. You can do it!

That is amazing!! What an inspiration! Makes me think I can do it!

Hi, I am wondering has anyone tried combining LT and diet pills, does it speed up weight loss or can it be dangerous? Ive did diet pills after LT last time and lost half a stone, was wondering if they could be combined. Thank you

Hi, There is a reason why it is 3 shakes instead of 1. Your body will become malnourished if it doesnt have all the vitimins and minerals. As said above, its not so much the calories but the vitimins that you need. If you carry on like this you will most likely end up making yourself very ill...

My OH and I took little baby Thomas to adlington carnival today and entered him in the cutest baby competition. He won 1st place in the 0-6 catagory!! I am so proud of my baby. Plus when I went up on stage I didnt feel like a blob (As I would have previous) I felt slimmer and confident...

Oh yeah im past halfway!!!! WOO!

Hi, Didnt think about bulk, I will ask! I love this diet, I was only askin questions as I was wondering. I have some shakes left over (From accidentily missed days) so I was thinkin of ways to extend them while staying in ketosis.

Wow im hungry now! Wouldnt mind some garlic sauce myself lol. To mimic everyone else, the take aways will still be there when youve reached your goal. To put a funny spin on things, just think when youve reached your goal and decide to go for a kebab, you'll walk in there and the other large...

I completly understand why you've made this decision, good luck, Hmm... that diet looks interesting. Certainly an idea seen as though a pharmacy is too far when I move. Buy online. I like. Thank you.

No probs. I frequently get annoyed with the loss but slow and steady wins the race! Have a nice hot cup of tea (i find peppermint great) and have a nice early night. xx

You will be fine. Take one day at a time, and when you need to vent or get any advice come on here! We all have a rants and you will feel better having the support! Good luck! p.s my chemist is a bit funny too, he keeps saying things that I correct lol.

Heres hoping!!!

You know what my trick is (because I loose very slowly) If you have tins in your cupboard (Beans etc) take two tins out and put them in one hand (stacked on top of one another) ... that is 2lb. Now if you convert that to fat. Not bad eh? It is 2lb less of fat that we had last week. Besides we...

Exactly what pizzle24 says. They really dont taste nice and have no nutient content at all to pre-mix.

Hi everyone, Week 6 and another 3.5lbs! That takes total me below 10stone!! Woop woop!!:bliss:

Your OH sounds very supportive which always helps. Good luck! Please let us know how it goes.

Woo go you! Fab loss!! Good luck for next week!

Hi, When I was going to refeed everyone told me to eat vegetables and protein as I would possibly stay in keytosis. My question or proposition is that if I had 2 shakes and a salad or vegetables wouldn't I therfore stay in keytosis and still loose weight but not have this terrible urge for...

Hi, Another 3.5 off for me this week. Well done everyone else!! xxx

Wow you look fab!!

Also indie were you trying to be on TFR because with the maintinence prducts you should have meals as well, they are not designed for food replacement. If you want TFR you must find a pharmacy physically because living on the maintinence products, water or no water is not goos. It doesnt have...

But im no expert, this is what I have learnt from others and general research.

Online pharmacys only stock the maintinence products which are designed for a slower weight loss because they are to go with a healthy diet. If you want TFR then you have to physically go to the pharmacy and fill in disclaimers, watch the Dvd and get weighed every week. Some check keytone levels...

I was wondering the same thing.

I'll have to look into that, I'm moving to adlington at the end of this month and there is a tanning shop at the end of the road. Thank you :)

Hi, Im not sure how you manage 6 litres, I can barly manage 1 most days. Running round after my son and never seem to get a chance. Does anyone know what effects I will get from not drinking enough?

Drink a pint of water, have a hot cup of peppermint tea or such like, take a bath and gulp that shake down, then get your head down. Trust me it is worth it! You will hit ketosis and everything will be fine. I still get bad days as Im sure everyone else does, you get through them. Thats why...

The vibroplate, does it really work? and also have you rented it out or gone to a gym because I noticed your in stalybridge and Im in manchester so if its a a gym I might have a go, 10 sessions for 20 pounds sounds fab!

Glad youve had a good day. Night x

Hi everyone, Just wondered, how are you today? I've been to the dentist for some fillings, feeling sore but happier than OH, dentist said 'You cant EAT for 3 hours' so I asked if we could drink, he said yes. RESULT! My food is drink! :p So I'm chuffed. Tell me about how your feelin' and...

On track so far. xx

wow 7 stone! What an inspiration to the rest of us!! Well done you must be feeling fab!!

Does ironing count? Sunday ironing takes about an hour to 2. Well today lets see I walked round adlington for 2 hours, made OH dinner, changed my babys nappys, fed him and jointly looked after colicy baby for 2 hours. Surly that counts for like 5000cals? hehe j/k. On a serious note... I...

Hiiii, -3lb for me this week! Yay hit the 1stone mark!!

To look good for me and my partner, to have more confidence and to live long enough to see my 3 month old baby grow up and have kids of his own.

Hi, Put me down for 30 mins treadmill alternate nights & 120 situps each night Woo bring on the end of august!!

I would not concider 6kgs in 3 weeks bad. That is 13lb in 3 weeks. Ive lost 12 in 4 weeks so I wouldnt worry. I may give the coffee a miss though. You need to understand that different people loose at different speeds, look at it this way, it is still coming off quick or slow.

Congrats hun thats amazing!!

Hi everyone, Get ready for my peed off vent. I weighed myself today and am showing 10st4lb (digital scales). I was weighed last Saturday at 10st3lb!!! What is going wrong?? I have been on the treadmill every night burning 200cals then 100sit-ups and about 50 crunches. Now according to a...

Hi, It depends on what stage of the diet im in. To begin I love chocolate. Then in the middle vanilla, and at the end I can only stomach the strawberry. Im weird. Personally at the minute vanilla is my fav.

It shouldn't effect your loss, however the shakes should help to plan your meals and get out of unhealthy habits. Therfore I always stick by the 'dont eat after 10PM' that way when you come off lipotrim it is second nature not to snack at night.

Hey, People will inevitably comment about the diet. Keep at it though, when they see you're healthy and loosing so much weight they will shut up. Some people even asked me how they can get on it. lol. Your real friends will be supportive, if a little concerned.

Hi, Welcome! It does get easier. Ive been on LT for a month tomorrow and I feel fab now. I was so hungry the first few days but persist; it is worth it!

Well done, you look fab!!

Hi, Simple... sit-ups. I do 100 a night and my stomach is tightening nicely. Also try this: YouTube - The Best Exercise for "LOWER" ABS & FAT LOSS

well done xx

well done xx

well done xx

Its 3lbs less than you had before. Well done for not cheating. Im only loosing 2lbs at the minute. so dont worry we all loose differently.

Hi, I think we should give her a break. The diet is supposed to be TFR, is she wants to break it to eat it is her own decision. If she wants to take shakes until the wedding that is her choice. The thing which concerns me is the alcohol. People have ended up in hospital because of not...

True. I will come on here when he eats. In 3/4 weeks on lipotrim I have lost 4 and a half inches off my waist alone. Theres no other diet that can do that! Thank you all, guess I can resist the smells for a healthy lifestyle. xxxxxxxx

I'll try for the august challenge. 14lbs... I'd better get on that treadmill!!

Hi, I was weighed on Saturday and lost 2lbs despite last weekend refeeding for christening/ buffet and then back on Monday. I am SO hungry since restarting monday and so dissapointed that in 4 weeks of this diet I have only lost 12lb. Last time I was on this diet the weeks seemed to go a lot...

Wow, that is amazing. Congrats!!!

Hi all, My sons christening is on Sunday and me and my partner are on TFR. We will be eating and drinking on that day as it is a once in a lifetime occasion. I am wondering what is the safest way to go about the food, to refeed slightly saturday evening to prime my body for the food sunday...

The 'allowed' list? My pharmacy never mentioned that, am I missing something?

Ive never cheated. However I am having a 1 day break for my sons christening a week on Sunday which I find quite scary. Not sure how I will find it (And hope I dont eat too many carbs lol) I think I'm almost the opposite of you, when I get on the diet food scares me so much. I hate refeeding...

Hi, I remember last time I was on the diet I was told that adding things like herbs and spices to the chicken soup was fine, such as black pepper, curry powder etc. I would like to know is is okay to use something like cinnimon in black coffee or tea? I would really rather know before...

personally I thought the bars were awful, but my friend loved them. Try them, you may feel more like you are eating if you have some of them. I wouldnt worry about the eating, everyone has weak moments, the important thing is that you dont let it stop you from achieving your goal. Keep going...

Well done. Nobody believes me that after a week of not eating we dont feel hungry!! :P LOVE ketosis!! <3

Sorry to hear about your loss. Well done on not turning to food! Keep focused!! xx

Thank you everyone. xxx Great ideas. I have a newborn so dont know about an hour long bath, half hour sounds great though! Maybe I will feel better when ketosis kicks in, been on for 2 days now so hopefully another 2 days. Last time day 4 was my magic number. Good luck everyone! xx

Hi, I have a newborn and find that very distracting! Not viable for most but last time I was on the diet I did exercise in the first week. I would say if you feel up to it then be gentle, drink plenty of water, and stop as soon as you feel tired. Your body is the best guide! xx

2lb at this stage is fab!! I bet you feel fantastic. Heh, I'm sure you will continue to loose after refeed as well. You have done amazing, you should be so proud! :)

You look fab! Concentrate on healthy foods and I'm sure you will fine.

Hi all, I am here for a second time round and again have realised just how difficult this diet is. Does anyone have any hints and tips to making the next few months slightly more bearable? Hints for men are welcomed as well as my partner will be starting in 6 days.

I love the mint choc shakes! They kept me going last year! I love the idea of the hot chocolate. xx

Hi, I was on lipotrim last year around april. I lost 2 stone. Wahey!! Last september I became pregnant and gained the 2 stone that was lost. Now since giving birth I have started the diet in the hope of regaining my shape! :) Becki