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    Help with LL joining rules, please?

    Thanks ladies, It sounds as if I might just get away with LLT, but I'll check with my counsellor - have arranged to see her tomorrow. Just hoping the medical form is still current; don't really want the hassle of getting signed off again but I'll just have to wait and see on that one. Thanks...
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    Help with LL joining rules, please?

    Hi all, Haven't posted on the LL board before, but was hoping someone might be able to help me. I did LL Total last year, finishing in August 4 stone lighter. I managed to maintain (even losing a bit more in the process) until Christmas, but since then my weight has gone steadily up and I...
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    Starting tomorrow... can I join you?

    Hi everyone! Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I will certainly be posting lots as I know how hard this is going to be, especially at the beginning. Can't wait to get on with it now, the slimmer me is inside and waiting to escape! PMB - I did find the CBT helpful up to a point, but...
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    Starting tomorrow... can I join you?

    Hi everyone, I am starting tomorrow. I should say 'restarting' but I don't want to dwell on my past mistakes! I did LL in 2005 and lost 4 stone, but life got in the way and I've slowly but surely put it back on. So, enough is enough. I am doing CD SS from tomorrow, come hell or high water...
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    Day 5 :-(

    Well done on getting through the worst bit... it's all downhill from now (but in a good way!) I reckon you're in for a fantastic loss on Monday, and I can't wait to read all about it!
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    Goooooooaaaaallllllllllll!!!! 12 stone gone :)

    Ava, you are amazing! Congratulations on your fantastic achievement - you thoroughly deserve your success. What an inspiration!
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    Thinkings Over

    Just wanted to add my good wishes, keep focused over the next few days and you'll be just fine!
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    OMG

    Ooh, I know what you mean DD - I have choc mint mouse every evening for my 'dinner', and couldn't manage without it. I too have a really sweet tooth, and it's also nice to have something that feels like real food!
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    Just Started CD ..

    Good luck Lolly - you're over the worst now, keep going and I look forward to reading about your progress.
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    Starting CD 31.03.08

    Good luck on CD, you'll be shrinking in no time!
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    Sneaking back in the door....

    Hi ladies, Just wanted to add my good wishes - I restarted on Friday after 'faffing' for far too long, and having put 3 of my 4 stone LL loss back on. I'm so cross with myself, but I have to let the past go and see this as a new beginning, and this time try to learn from my mistakes...
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    Porgeous....You look fantastic

    Just wanted to add my thoughts Porgeous - you do look completely amazing, and have definitely helped inspire me to stop feeling sorry for myself after my regain and crack on with SS again. So thank you, and please keep posting your befores and afters - they really do make those of us who aren't...
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    How are you dealing with your addiction?

    Just found this thread... it's fascinating stuff! As somebody who lost 4 stone with LL, and has allowed 3 stone of it to creep back on over the last two years, I really need to get food into perspective this time, so I don't repeat the same mistakes. I am definitely, definitely a food addict...
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    Paul's Diary - Im Back To Recreate My Past Successes on CD - AGAIN !!

    Well done Paul, this is really inspiring stuff - just the kind of thing I needed to read today!
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    Unbelievable first weigh in...

    Wow, that's amazing - you should get a prize for that! Well done x
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    First minigoal achieved

    Well done Mrs B, lovely news, you should be proud!
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    Please help me.

    Good luck Jools, we're restarting together! The first week is a nightmare for me and I can't wait to get it over and done with. Then there'll be no stopping us!
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    Birthdays?

    Ooh, I agree with Dancing - don't eat if you can possibly help it! Unless you are super-strong willed, it is the road to ruin if you've been on SS - I speak from bitter experience. The best birthday present you can give yourself is a healthy weight - and who cares if it comes along a bit...
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    CDC's I really need your help, please!

    I don't think the overall statistics for regaining are any better or worse for VLCDs, as for any other kind of diet. Bottom line is, it doesn't matter how you lose weight, or how quickly - if you can't change your eating habits for life it will go back on! I speak from bitter experience - I'm...
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    Why I'm re-starting CD...

    Thanks so much everyone, it's lovely to have so much support already! First day not going too badly - just can't wait to get the weekend out of the way now, hoping to be in ketosis by Monday and lose that hungry/deprived feeling! Thanks again,
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    Why I'm re-starting CD...

    Hi all, Well, after much soul-searching I've decided to have one last crack at CD SS. A little about my recent dieting history... did LL in 2005 and lost 4 stone. It started to creep back on (slowly at first!), and I 'flirted' with CD a few times to keep myself in check, but never quite...
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    Anyone changed to SW or WW from CD?

    Hi, I was interested to read this thread, as I am also thinking of doing SW, after doing LL and then CD and putting nearly all my weight back on. I now feel I need a complete change. I can't face going back to CD and living on liquids again - it's so limiting. The thing I am wrestling with...
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    MARCH CD CHALLENGE...ROLL UP****

    Ooh, I definitely need this - I'm in! Hedgemag - 12lbs[/b] Tiara_maker - 14lbs STBG - 14lbs Wiggly Chick - 14lbs Soontobeslim - 14lbs Dinosaur - 14lbs Dotty - 14lbs Wobbly71 - 14lbs Dancing - 20lbs Time4Me - 10lbs Becky85-14lbs Mary Poppins-14lbs Esmeotto - 14lbs Concretedaisy - 14lbs Grandma...
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    cheese on toast V's ketosis

    Don't do it!!! I know from bitter experience how hard it is getting back on the SS wagon once you've strayed - especially with something so yummy. I know it really seems like a good idea at the time, but you'll kick yourself later xx
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    Help - I'm either doing SS or bingeing like a mad woman!

    Thanks everyone for your responses - it has helped to know I'm not actually going mad! I've been thinking about my general behaviour and attitudes towards losing weight, and I've realised I tend to put too much emphasis on it - I put life on hold, promising myself everything will be great when...
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    Help - I'm either doing SS or bingeing like a mad woman!

    As the title says, I'm getting seriously worried. I can do SS for a week or two quite happily, but when I fall off, I fall off big style. I go on what I can only describe as a serious carb bender - chocolate, cakes, bread, you name it. Twice this week I've gone to bed feeling absolutely dreadful...
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    Feeling tip top positive - thank you!

    Hi Julesy, Just wanted to add my support - you are doing brilliantly and you can do this, definitely! I don't have the difficult childcare issues you face on a daily basis, and I still struggle like mad with this diet. So you have my total admiration. It is sooo hard, but you are obviously...
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    Fallen off... need a kick!

    Thanks for all your replies and encouragement - it really has helped and I'm going to stay focused on my goal. I'll sleep on things and I'm sure my mood will be more positive tomorrow. Also the weekend will then be over and I'll be back in my usual work routine, which I'm sure will make things...
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    Fallen off... need a kick!

    I've been plodding along quite happily on CD for a couple of weeks now, losing 9lbs in the process. However, I started to allow a little bit of chicken here and there, which turned into a little bit of chocolate, which has now turned into a full scale eating fest. Got on the scales yesterday...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Two weeks in... ... and I'm 9.25lbs down - another 2lb loss this week! I'm really pleased with that, especially as (don't tell anyone!) I've been munching a little over the last 3 days. Just chicken and salad at lunchtimes, but with a little bit of chocolate creeping in there. It's been a...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 12 - enthusiasm waning... It had to happen - it was all going too well. Today I've felt a little less than enthusiastic, to say the least, and am struggling like crazy to get even 2 litres of water down me. The weight is (slowly) coming off and I can now get into another pair of my work...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 11 - it's my birthday! I'm a Birthday Girl today... 37. Eek, how did that happen?! Didn't do anything special, as didn't want to be eating out for obvious reasons. And Sunday is a pretty rubbish day to have a birthday anyway, so not too bothered. One small confession though... went ice...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 10 - struggling a little... Well, I made it to double figures! Day 10 - that's amazing. Hasn't all gone totally smoothly today though - been feeling a bit sorry for myself. It all started when I had to go supermarket shopping, as I still have a husband and a cat that need feeding. Have...
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    Lisa's Diary - CD - the 28 weeks between now and eighteen!

    Hi Lisa, just wanted to say keep up the good work - just get the next day or so over with and you'll be flying along! By the time your 18th comes along you'll look AMAZING. I'm only sorry I didn't know about CD when I was your age. Also, you'll definitely find the shakes taste loads better...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 9 Can't believe Day 9 is now nearly over and I'm still here, still sticking with it. It's amazing how, at the beginning, it seems too hard to even do a couple of days, but if you keep going, time really starts to fly! I still feel very determined. Am now exactly BMI 30, which means any...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 8 - First Week's Result! Ha, I've lost 7.25 lbs in my first week! AND 3 inches off my waist - God, I must have been a bloated mess! But not any more. I'm definitely going to do it this time. This diet is sooo good!!!
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Days 6 & 7 Day 7 now - couldn't get online to post last night due to a power cut. So I've almost made it through the first week, which is definitely a milestone for me as I usually cave in after a day or two! Saw my CDC yesterday - didn't need to any earlier as I had a good stash of packs...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 5 - Feeling positive! Feeling quite good today - head still slightly muzzy, but work soon took my mind off that. Realised I feel so much better about myself already - just knowing I'm taking action and that the weight is coming off is the best pick-me-up! Don't want to be that unhappy...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 4 - old grumpychops! Well, I've almost made it to the end of Day 4. Complete with splitting headache and a good dollop of grumpiness! What a joy I must be to have around. Ho hum. Blaming the diet, the remnants of my cold and PMT. That should cover it! Still going though, that's the...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 3 - Still going! Well, that's Day 3 nearly over with... Still have a horrible cold, which I'm sure is helping with the appetite thing, as I said yesterday. Wandered round town this morning sneezing my head off, eyes streaming - the bright sunshine was lovely but to the onlooker it must...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Day 2 - So Far, So Good... Well, I've almost finished Day 2 on SS. I know I'm probably speaking too soon, but it's been OK so far - mind you, I have a streaming cold at the moment, and I suspect my usual voracious appetite is pretty non-existent as a result, which makes it easier to abstain...
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    Restarting and 'Rewards'!

    Hi all, I'm restarting CD today after having 'faffed' for far too long (I've started a diary in the diary department!), and am, at last, feeling quite positive about it it all, rather than just sorry for myself for having to do it. I know SS is hard work, but I'm ready! Anyway, this time...
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    DaisyDaisy's "No More Faffing About" CD Diary!

    Hi everyone, It feels like I've been trying to lose weight forever! In fact I realised the other day it's exactly 20 years since I joined my very first slimming club. And I'm 37 (next week!), so you can see I started young... Anyway, I finally had a breakthrough when I lost my excess 4 stone...
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    Day 1 in the Cambridge House

    Hi Lilly, please don't despair, as Splash says it really DOES get easier after the first few days. Just hang in there - get on these boards as much as you can, remember why you want to lose the weight and have total faith in the diet - it really works, and very quickly! You just have to grit...
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    Hello! I'm new!!

    Welcome to the boards Lisa, they are FAB for keeping you motivated and on track - I couldn't cope without them! Good luck on your weight loss journey - you'll be amazed how fast you shrink!
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    and still the weight comes off...

    Well, I wouldn't usually condone smugness, but in your case I'll have to make an exception! You're going great guns, well done - a real inspiration!
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    New start again!!!

    Great attitude Sarah, not sure I'd have been so disciplined in not putting it off til tomorrow (at least!!!) You'll get the weight off in no time - good luck! x
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    CD Here I come!

    Good luck Sarah, that 6 stone will disappear before you know it! Keep posting and coming onto the boards, it's been an absolute lifeline for me, I don't think I could stick with it otherwise. The help and support on here is fantastic and its so comforting to realise you're not doing this...
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    A new start.

    Hi Linda, Just to add my support... Well done on restarting - I know from experience how hard that is, but you sound so determined and motivated, I just know you'll do it! Keep posting, I look forward to hearing about your progress. Go for it, and good luck! x
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    Day 5 - proud of myself!

    Hi Sharon, Just wanted to say a big WELL DONE!!! I did Lighter Life a couple of years ago (my first time on a VLCD) and also had to go to a wedding in my first week, so I know from experience how hard it can be. I also managed to stick to my guns and not eat, and although it was early days...
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    CDC- BACK ON SS AFTER HOLIDAY

    Hi Sam, Just wanted to add my support... just stay focused and get these first few 'yucky' days over with and you'll be fine! Good luck x
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    Mousse - is it worth getting some?

    Ooh, definitely go for it. Couldn't cope without my Choc Mint Mousse every evening - tastes like Aero Mousse!
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    A Bit Fed Up...

    Hi Lollypop, Don't be down! I also weigh every day (and know I shouldn't!), and my scales have stayed the same for the last 4 days... not shifted an ounce, even though I've been 100% on SS. So frustrating eh? I think my loss will be pretty poor this week, and I'm only on week 2! But it does...
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    so hungry, I want to eat.. why is this???

    Hi, hope you don't mind me butting in! I too have been really struggling with 'hunger' (of some sort) over the last few days - strong cravings for hot, stodgy, savoury comfort food, which is odd because I'm a total sugaraholic - but sweet stuff just doesn't seem to bother me at all at the...
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    DAY 1... 17/8/07

    Keep going Judy, you're doing great! Day 13 for me too, its REALLY hard and I've been desperate to eat these last couple of days, but haven't yet... I want nice hot savoury comfort food! :cry:And I've been sulking quite a lot cos I can't have any! :mad: Madness isn't it? But it's weigh in day...
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    Think of a flavour...any flavour....

    Ooh, definitely a choc mint bar (with plain choc coating, like the orange bar!) Mmm...
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    done some pics much difference??

    Looking good Judy - well done, and keep going. You should be very proud!
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    Porgeous to Gorgeous Diet Diary

    Hi Georgie, You're not alone - I too am obsessed by what others are eating, and even get some peculiar 'high' from other people's food smells! Last night I was really enjoying sniffing up the aroma of hubby's curry, mmm! Strangely enough it doesn't make me want to eat, but it does make me feel...
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    some weight loss piccies

    Kaz, just wanted to add my support... you're doing brilliantly, just the inspiration I needed today when I so desparately want to eat, thank you! You really do look like a shiny new person on the second picture... the difference is quite amazing, keep going - I can't wait to see you at goal! xx
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    Nearly half the former man I was

    Alan, you are brilliant! What an amazing achievement. Keep it going - you're so nearly there. I'm struggling a bit today but reading your post and some of your blog has really focussed my mind, so thank you!
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    Porgeous to Gorgeous Diet Diary

    Hi Georgie, still loving the diary, really makes me chuckle! Well done on your loss this week and on staying positive and in good humour despite TOTM - the CD Fairy will reward you and you'll get a massive loss next week now! Keep up the good work! xx
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    I'm not pessimistic but...

    When I did LL and lost all my weight, I got rid of all my big clothes - which I now think was a good thing, cos when I put 2 stone back on it meant I had to start buying stuff in bigger sizes again, which has been very depressing (not to mention expensive!) and was just enough of a shock to...
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    DAY 1... 17/8/07

    Judy, you are brilliant - 12lbs off is soooo amazing, well done! Next to you, my first week loss looks a bit pathetic - 6.75 lbs - but I'm so pleased I actually managed to last a whole week (practically unheard of), that I'm chuffed anyway! Keep up the good work, I'm rooting for you!
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    Hand blender recommendations please?!

    Thanks for your replies and advice... think I'll go for a Braun, that seems pretty safe, and the Argos deal looks good. Know where I'm going tomorrow lunchtime! Thanks again and best wishes x
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    Hand blender recommendations please?!

    Hello all, As I fear my old hand blender is about to give up the ghost, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations? As well as needing to mix the CD shakes, I'm also a big fan of mix-a-mousse, so anything that makes it extra frothy would be great! I don't particularly need attachments...
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    ok photo time- 5 weeks on!dont laugh at the bad spray tan

    You most certainly can notice, and you're looking great! I love it when people post photos, it's so inspiring - keep up the good work!
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    Best excuse yet for not selling Ketostix

    Ages ago, while doing LL, Boots asked me what I wanted them for, and when I told them, got quite stroppy and said they only sell them to diabetics and didn't have any in stock anyway! Funny how they only mentioned the lack of stock AFTER I'd said what they were for... it's madness though -...
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    Porgeous to Gorgeous Diet Diary

    Hi Georgie, Just wanted to say how I'm enjoying your diary, and to wish you well for your Monday weigh in! You're inspiring and amusing at the same time - I'm only on Day 3 and reading this is certainly helping to keep me out of the kitchen, that's for sure!
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    DAY 1... 17/8/07

    Well done for getting back on Judy! I've lost count of the number of times I've fallen off and then just given up completely... I'm proud of you! This is Day 3 for me, I'm quite amazed I'm sticking with it, but for some reason Day 4 is always worst for me, so I'm dreading tomorrow. Got no...
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    DAY 1... 17/8/07

    Hi Judy, Hope you don't mind me butting in on your thread. I'm not generally a 'poster', more a 'lurker', but I too started CD again on 17th August, so thought I'd drop you a line to add my support! I have done LL (lost 4 stone), put some back, tried CD, fallen off, put more back on, tried CD...
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    Hi, I'm new and I'm starting tomorrow!

    Hello everyone! Thank you so much for a very warm welcome and good wishes. I'm feeling soooo positive about this now! Day one is almost out of the way and I've been ok - slight headache now, but I know it will pass. Can't wait to get into ketosis now! Thanks again and best wishes to you all,
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    Hi, I'm new and I'm starting tomorrow!

    Hello everyone! I've just registered with this site after lurking for some while, and reading about everyone else's positive VLCD experiences has made me determined to sort myself out. I did Lighter Life in 2005, losing 4 stone, but gradually have put 1.5 stone of that back on. I've dabbled...
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