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Good to hear from you mumbles. How are you getting on with Exante?

Day 4: have lost 2 kilos already by my scales. Up through the night back and forth to the loo, so early to bed tonight to catch up on the zzzzzz's. Yesterday the death breath arrived and also the headache. Got through without taking a pain killer so it was a mild one. Have a tonsil which feels...

Had my weigh in today. Have put 7 pounds on, so will try my hardest to get rid of that this week. Will be some xmas excess and water, so nothing to worry about. I have butterflies in my tummy today. In 12 weeks, I should be back to my old self. It is amazing that it has taken me 10 years to...

Hi all, I am back. Took some time off to deal with other stuff. Will be beginning the programme again tomorrow. Cant wait. Gonna get weighed tomorrow and check the damage lol. Then back to it! Cant wait! Will be setting some new targets tomorrow. Got lots of reading to do to catch up on...

SexyBecks1 - 21lb to lose - 1lb lost - 20lb to go Preetieyez - 35lb to lose Milli - 28lb to lose - 4.4lb 1.1lb 4.6lb 4.2lb 3.2lb 3.5lb - 6lb to go Scottish Lass - 30lbs to lose - 3lbs - 5lbs - 4lbs - 3lbs - 0lbs - 15lbs to go Snorks - 30lbs to lose -6lbs, 24lbs to go lola123 - 20Lbs -...

Well...talking about compliments, I went to see some of my family that live quite a way away, so dont see them that often. Not one of them mentioned how much weight I had lost, but only lectured me on how it wasnt right and to top it off, teased me with one of the cakes on the dinner table. At...

Wanted to write a bit about strokes and how bad I am at taking them. People are now starting to discuss my weightloss openly and have been extremley nice and complimentary.....however, my response is "thank you, but.....I have a long way to go" or I follow it with another but........ Think this...

Hi Michelle, the water is a struggle for me too. 2lbs is very good especially if you have not been completely on the programme. So well done!! My advice is plan what you are going to have and try and find a routine that fits your lifestyle and then keep to this for the time you are LLLing...

Had WI - YeeHaa...2.88lbs! Food Diary - 3 x Packs (2 x Porridge + Chicken Soup) Beef + Cherry Toms and Mushrooms Had enough of Chicken Soup now, used to be my favorite. I am amazed that my weightloss was this amount and I can eat healthy food.....Love Lite! Not expecting this every week, but...

SexyBecks1 - 21lb to lose - 1lb lost - 20lb to go Preetieyez - 35lb to lose Milli - 28lb to lose - 4.4lb 1.1lb 4.6lb 4.2lb 3.2lb - 9.5lb to go Scottish Lass - 30lbs to lose - 3lbs - 5lbs - 4lbs - 3lbs - 15lbs to go Snorks - 30lbs to lose -6lbs, 24lbs to go lola123 - 20Lbs - 5.5Lbs-14.5Lbs to...

LaydeeBug, I had the almost same experience, but it was in the middle of the night. I had to hold onto a wall to stop me falling and managed to stop myself passing out by deep breathing and staying very still. The pain was nothing like I have experienced before. So the rest of the packet went in...

Totally agree Min xx All good on LLL today and wanted to make a note of the fact that my nerves when it comes to presenting in front of people at work has or is subsiding, which is a trigger for me. The nervousness in my stomach makes me oh so hungry......but I have taken control...I think...

Hi AK, once your body is well into Ketosis, the cravings dissapear and I experienced much better sleep, so hang in there. Once you see the great result on Saturday, this will spur you on. If you ask most of the people on LL here on the forum about the time, they will say that it flys by. Which...

Food Diary - 17th Nov 3 packs, Vanilla + Coffee, Veg Soup & Porridge Cottage Cheese, Toms, Mush, Onion & cucumber - Yum I love this diet! It makes me feel like I am able to make the right choices, which gives me confidence in myself and the future. Celebration chocolates where being handed...

Well done Pink! Another inspiration for us all. Are you going to do the Lite RTM, if you are, I look forward to hearing about it. x

Thanks MinnieMel! x

Food Diary - Monday, 16th Nov 09 3 x packs (Vanilla with Coffee, Veg Soup & Porridge) Had prawn salad at lunchtime. Dont think my salad portion was enough Water...not enough today.Will try and get a litre in before bed.

My reason was not doing RTM.Thought I could do it myself. x

Nobody in my refreshers group had done RTM, there was 10 of us.....says it all. Oh and out of the 10, I seem to be the only one left.....just me and the LLC last week. RTM all the way!!

Thanks Minerva, will check the site out later tonight. Yes you are right about the studying, I work full time, I am a a mum and the assignments seem to take last place in my list of priorities. However, this qualification will open many doors when it comes to moving up the career ladder. Food...

Food Diary - Saturday, 14th Nov 09 3 x Packs (vanilla with coffee, porridge & veg soup) Meal - 2 eggs, scrambled with plenty of black pepper Milk in cups of tea x 3 Water - 2.1 litres Mood: Happy and determined

SexyBecks1 - 21lb to lose - 1lb lost - 20lb to go Preetieyez - 35lb to lose Milli - 28lb to lose - 4.4lb 1.1lb 4.6lb 4.2lb - 12.7lb to go Scottish Lass - 30lbs to lose - 3lbs - 5lbs - 4lbs - 18lbs to go Snorks - 30lbs to lose -6lbs, 24lbs to go lola123 - 20Lbs - 5.5Lbs-14.5Lbs to go...

Hi mustdoit, fyi - LLL is £49.50 per week, however you do have to pay for food on top of this coz it is 3 packs and a meal. However, with a bit of creativity you can tap into the families meal and customise to your needs.....good luck xx

Good Luck with the restart, as you can see from my minimins name, this is my third time also and up till now all has been okay. It is helpful to set some goals and focus on why and how you are going to be the new slimmer you...... Speak soon xx

All is good thanks Minerva, but slow..I stayed the same at WI on Thursday, however this is down to me, so just need to make the necessary adjustments and get on with it. Water needs to be a new focus as I have been putting this off and as you and I both know planning is soooooo important. I...

I have to be honest Michelle, I have found the transition very difficult. It has brought all sorts of issues to the light, that I was not aware of. For instance, learning to stop when I am satisfied is going to be a real lesson for me. Also, making plans, rather than relying on my packs being oh...

Hi Michelle, looking forward to hearing your progress. It is a bit quiet on here, but hope it will pick up soon with xmas and the new years around the corner. I have been on LLL for 1 week after 12 weeks of LL. Speak soon xxx

LLC says it will be £70 from the new year x

Yesterday was a very unorganised day for LLL. I was hosting a large event at work and forgot to eat my 12pm pack, so by 8pm and only 1 pack down, it was either the buffet or wait until I could get home. So the buffet won, but I improvised with the choice to try and match the LLL programme. Again...

Hi United and welcome back! The losses have been the same for me. Good Luck x

its up to you how you use it: 300ml skimmed 200ml unsweetened soy 50g low fat cheese 25g hard reduced fat cheese F&O's - 1tsp butter, 2 tsp oils, mayo, 3 dressing (low cal), 3 tsp single, soured cream, creme fraiche. It is really interesting to see the portion sizes on the plate and gives a...

Hi again Daisy, just seen you other thread on the main forum. I think there is no food talk allowed on there so here is the basics: 1 protein choice + 1 helping of veg/salad + 1 milk + 1 fat/oil + 3 packs Protein Choices - 150gm of oily fish, beef, lentils and paneer. 200gm pork, white meat...

Hi Daisy, coz this is a non food talking forum, I will fill you in on LLL forum.... see you there x

Hi Alibongo, I have never completed RTM....that is way I am back on the programme again. Yes, not sure how far into ketosis it takes me. There are no complex carbs on LLL and the portions are controlled. I have to say at the moment it is a bit confusing. I am gonna chat with my LLC tomorrow...

Yes, it is the same as abstinence....the food is protein, veg, milk plus a little fat x

Even though I posted earlier, wanted to note how large a 200gram portion of Quorn is.......after so many weeks on packs my stomach has definitely shrunk.....

Yes I find post reading really helpful. Makes you realise that we are not the only ones with the tendency to over do it on the portion sizes and also that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Today has been a mixed bag. For some reason I am craving sweet things and spent today eyeing up a...

Well it is calorie counting time...I dont plan on doing this all the time, but want to get an idea of portion sizes. Can anyone recommend a good, free online resource for food and calories......thanks xx

Thanks for the support. Minerva, it is interesting that you learnt more on LLL than LL. I read on here somewhere that there are two types of people that do LL 1. those that see it as a prison sentence and 2. those that make a choice to do it and enjoy the process. I was beginning to see...

I know the Lite forum is quiet, but wanted to have a little space for me to share my experiences of LLL. Feeling a tad insignificant for it strangley....what happened to the assertive me that has been emerging....... Anyways, hello to all, I have been in abstinence from 21st August this year...

Hi Sallsa, I am starting tomorrow, how are you finding it so far? How did you find going from LL to LLL, I am guessing it is not as easy as it sounds as others on here have said it is a difficult transition. Even though there is the pleasure of one meal, the ketosis state is something that has...

SexyBecks1 - 21lb to lose - 1lb lost - 20lb to go Preetieyez - 35lb to lose Milli - 28lb to lose - 4.4lb 1.1lb 4.6lb - 16.9lb to go Scottish Lass - 30lbs to lose - 3lbs - 5lbs - 22lbs to go Snorks - 30lbs to lose -6lbs, 24lbs to go lola123 - 20Lbs - 5.5Lbs-14.5Lbs to go Sunshine1 - 30lb...

SexyBecks1 - 21lb to lose - 1lb lost - 20lb to go Preetieyez - 35lb to lose Milli - 28lb to lose - 4.4lb 1.1lb 4.6lb - 16.9lb to go Scottish Lass - 30lbs to lose - 3lbs - 5lbs - 22lbs to go Snorks - 30lbs to lose -6lbs, 24lbs to go lola123 - 20Lbs - 5.5Lbs-14.5Lbs to go Sunshine1 - 30lb...

I am gonna count my Nov and Dec losses in this thread - thanks for setting it up sexybecks! x SexyBecks1 - 21lb to lose - 1lb lost - 20lb to go Preetieyez - 35lb to lose Milli - 28lb to lose - 4.4lb lost - 23.6lb to go Scottish Lass - 30lbs to lose - 3lbs - 27lbs to go Snorks - 30lbs to...

My goal is to continue on....I did have a goal in mind, but that was when it seemed so unachievable. Now I am a believer! New target is 20lbs before xmas. thin_inside: target - 8lbs then maintain; wk 1 loss ??; total still to lose ?? Kenshin: Target - 6lb then maintain Alibongo: Target - 30lbs...

Katalena - Target: -12lb Wk 1 -1lb, Wk 2 -4lb, Wk 3 -4lb, Wk 4 -2lb! Drop-in - lb! Target achieved! :) thin_inside - Target: -10lb; wk 4 - 6lb; Total lost 9.5lb, just 0.5 short of target! :) Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs WK1: -2lbs WK2: -2lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs...

Hi Beckle, it does get easier as you follow the program, but what I have discovered is when you find it the hardest is when you really learn the lessons that will help you in the future to eventually keep the weight off. For example when I first started I would find myself standing with the...

Katalena - Target: -12lb Wk 1 -1lb, Wk 2 -4lb, Wk 3 -4lb 3lb to go thin_inside - Target: -10lb; wk 2 - 0lb; Still 6.5lb to go Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs WK1: -2lbs WK2: -2lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs kenshin112 - 17lbsWK1 - 6lbs :) Looby Lew - Target 14lbs wk 1 -3lbs...

Good luck Kimmy. It seems that the RTM is the key to this diet, as none of the ladies at my class did this part of the programme and we are all back to do it again....this includes me. Foolishly thought I could go it alone, without any knowledge whatsoever of food and what we can eat.....

well done Milli! x

I am in! Westfield is not far from me, so how could I refuse. This is an excellent idea.

Welcome Sadie. I also joined in late August. The LLers that post here are an excellent support and have great stories, that are really inspiring. Speak soon x

Just returned from a trip to Ealing in West London where there is a Bravissimo.....and oh my days....I am a 32FF! And the bra fits lovely. Cant believe for years I have let my boulders swing that low in a 36DD. It feels amazing and I look much slimmer too. Next month when another 14 pounds of...

RR - I agree, this is my fav evening treat. I would recommend all those still on packs tries this. x

Kat, you look a million dollars. I had another small weight loss last week which has really messed with my head. Your story and pictures are the kind thing that keeps me going on Minimins and keeps me abstinent. I am so pleased for you. Thank you very much.

Another small loss for me this week. Going in the right direction though.... Katalena - Target: -12lb Wk 1 -1lb, Wk 2 -4lb, 7lb to go thin_inside - Target: -10lb; wk 2 - 0lb; Still 6.5lb to go Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs WK1: -2lbs WK2: -2lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs...

Well done Kat! Your are an inspiration...91Ibs....amazing x

Hi Scottishlass, I started at the end of August and felt yukky for a while, but it does go away. Your first WI will really perk you up. If you continue to feel under the weather, take nice long baths and get some early nights....this seemed to help me. Take care, It is all worth it.....

Hello all, have added mine below. 1.3 for me this week. Not a big one, but I have lost lots of size! Katalena - Target: -12lb thin_inside - Target: -10lb; wk 1 - 3.5lb; 6.5lb to go Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs kenshin112 - 17lbsWK1 - 6lbs :)...

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LOL Mel, very funny.....thanks for the name. I now have a mission on payday. Cant wait....Wonder if my true size is any different from the size I am wearing 36DD. Will be interesting. x

Hi Mel, where is this shop?

I had my first weigh in of October tonight, so gonna add it on. Katalena - Target: -12lb thin_inside - Target: -10lb Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs kenshin112 - 17lbs Looby Lew - Target 14lbs Daisydoll - target 1lbs off Yoyo - Target...

I'd love to join in this month... Katalena - Target: -12lb thin_inside - Target: -10lb Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs kenshin112 - 17lbs Looby Lew - Target 14lbs Daisydoll - target 1lbs off Yoyo - Target: -12lb Randomgurl - Target: -14lbs...

When I did this program before I too lost what seemed like a lot of hair. My brush was full every day and also it blocked my bath plughole after a shower etc. It disturbed me at the time, however, no one else noticed and it soon came back. If it happens this time round, I wont mind, as Kat is...

I felt like that too Amy2009. When you see the number on the scale at your WI, the struggle would have been worth it. That feeling does pass, stick with it and soon you will be in the zone where you may even forget to have a pack. Keep coming onto Minimins, take a look at the Inspirational...

How are you feeling Pete? Have you managed to get back on LL okay? Take care x

Yes, just wrote in another thread that I am want to get to BMI 28ish through abstinence and then move onto the Lite program rather than route management. I think then I will need to lose another stone and a half. So a way to go, but now I know it is achievable! Never believed it before.....x

Well done Yoyo! Yes, you nearly at the 30 BMI mark. I cant wait to be close to that. It will be the first time in roughly 7 years for me. x

Hi all, have noticed that the September returners have not been on here for a few days...how are you all? x

Hiya. LLC said it is not okay for Strepsils. I lost 2.89 at the weigh in last night, so really pleased. Speak soon x

Thanks yoyo. I have my WI tonite, so will speak to the LLC about the Strepsils. I am not worried about the weight loss this week, as when I measured myself this week, there is a big difference, so may have lost size and not weight. Will come on later to share my weight loss and stats. Well done...

Yoyo - well done. This is fab ! x

Okay, I am back. I have been feeling so unwell, it has been difficult to string more than one sentence together. Yesterday I left work early, to have a sleep, which did me the world of good. It is a bug that is going round I think. So how is everyone, my WI is tomorrow night, so hoping for 2 or...

AMAZING! Fab start Mel, Well done! x

Welcome Kev! x

Hi there, thought i would share my experiences this weekend. I went into melt down yesterday....it was my birthday, and for some reason, I felt lonely, and so down that I cried for most of the day....for no reason????? Ended up puffy eyed, full of cold and just down right miserable. Totally...

Hi MelP. hope you have a good day. Your comment about water has made me realise I have not drank enough so far today. Gonna go and sip some. Hang in there, sleep loads if you need too and you will soon be in the zone. Cant wait to here your Week 1 WI result. x

Hi there, my WI result was 3.3 this week. Happy with that especially as I have been feeling tired and full of the cold. Much better today though, my friend called me this morning and told me to get to the nail bar quick as she had booked me a manicure....how lovely is that! Love her... Good...

DIR, what I do is weigh myself every morning and log it on minimins if my weight changes, so my ticker is ahead of my wiegh ins, I cant wait a week to put my progress on here...lol. I woke this morning with a flat stomach, which feels amazing. I retain a lot of water a lot of the time, so this...

Well done all! x

Well done YoYo...love hearing the good news from everyone...well done! 6llbs is great! My 3rd weigh is tomorrow night, hoping for 3 off....will let you know.

Blimey DIR.....started reading and felt sad that you are having to deal with all this stuff going on in your head, and then read you are back with us after your WI last night. I am a straight talking woman, so forgive me......but you must stop listening to the negative things your mind is...

great, so I am not the only one then! lol. It also keeps me focused and on track. My clothes are looser today, and someone who I have not seen for a few weeks said I look different, but he couldnt think how...I did laugh inside. My LL journey is a secret, only a few close colleagues know. There...

Sounds ike the three of us are dealing with the same stuff!! Stay with it. Last night my family's dinner smelt sooooooo good, it almost hurt not to try it. But I stayed strong! Well done YoYo - Goal 2 done! Goal 3 just round the corner. DIR - well done for not listening to the negative inner...

I cant say it is harder, as I did a lot of cheating last time. Little things like chewing gum and diet coke etc....it really slowed up my weightloss so my journey was not as enjoyable as this time round. Right or wrong, I weigh myself every morning. For me this works, it helps me understand...

I found that my weight stayed the same from 4 days before I was due on. Does everyone have the same thing happen to them, or do some of us hold on to water more than others? x

well done Alex! Stick with it. I am 2 and a half weeks in and have hit the 1 stone mark....that will be you in a blink of an eye x

Yes Yo Yo...have done this before, but always found reasons to cheat. What I didnt realise is that 100% means 100% or it just isnt gonna work...lol. I had my 2nd weigh in on Thursday and had lost another 2.8 pounds. All is good at the moment and this is going to be my last time. How are you...

Stay with it YoYo....looking forward to seeing a DONE next to Goal 2. x

I am curious to see if anyone holds water like I do when they have their TOTM. I feel bloated as got mine today. Thought my weight loss would have been more. (2.8 pounds). x

Well done Alex x

thanks Mel! Let me know how u get on. Had a weigh in tonite, lost 2.8 pounds...so the 2 stone will nearly be gone if I can keep it up. Speak soon x

Suz, just checking in and wandering how you are doing. Dont give in....I heard of a lady, that would always have 3 or 4 little losses and then one very big one! Hang in there. Let us know how you are doing. x

How is everyone getting on? Would really like to hear your ggood news x

good luck on diet chef, hope it works for you. x

Well done for deciding to go back! I had my first weigh in tonite - 8.8 pounds. Looking forward to hearing everyone elses good news x

what u worried about...whether you can stay with it? x

quick update.....have dropped 7.5 pounds this week. Have had to fight through the rough feeling of the first week, but what a start! Feel great and in control. I am gonna do it this time. Would really love to know how you are all getting on.... Speak soon x

Quick update, I am at the end of my 4th day and I hope tomorrow the hunger pangs leave me. The metalic taste is back in my mouth, so I know I am ketosis! Excellent...now need to stay this way x

I have started my first day today and am determined it will be my last time of doing this part of the LL diet. I think the key to this diet is going onto management and learning how to eat without gaining again. Speak soon x

ladybyrd, I was weighed last night and have gained 25 pounds. So today I am back on the packs. Hang in there and look forward to the good feeling of being in ketosis and not pining for food. I am trying to lose 4 pounds a week, which will keep me motivated to do all the right things. Keep in touch x

Hi Anna, you seem really motivated which is where I am at. This is my first day after coming back from gaining all my weight back from last year. I now know that this is the time to beat this thing and maintain for ever. I do not want to be fat and forty (37 this year). I have tried the...