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Well, I'm still here and on Total Solution ~ had my 2nd months' worth of packs arrive yesterday. I have lost 20lbs since i started. Feeling much better & looking forward to Christmas :)

Well done on the loss by the way!!! :)

I'm sorry you don't like the packs :( I suppose everyone makes them differently ~ I personally hate the soups thick & rich. I put them in the blender with 800mg of water and a few splashes of Tabasco sauce. I find them easy to drink with much more water, and definitely more filling. The bars, I...

We have Molly, our 5 yr old Westie who is our baby, Piglet, our very sweet 9 yr old cat ~ and Molly's cousin, Kibble. My brother's black labrador who is dropped off by my brother every morning then comes to my office with me & Molly for the day and i walk them all over together. Kibble is here...

So, how is your first week going Janice? I think I'm on Day 15 today....yes, just counted. Still get the "mental" hunger when I smell certain smells, or if OH is eating something I really like. But I always think, by the time I'm in bed, that's another day over and the weight is coming off. I...

Hi Lou ~ I'm doing great so far, thanks. Today is the end of my 2nd week on abstinence. I have lost over a stone. Exante is very similar to LighterLife but without the counselling. Just food packs & bars. I find it easier to take food completely out of the equation to get into my diet. How are...

I know from last time that when I can't have food, I turn into a "feeder"! I go over & above my usual cooking skills...take out all the cook books and make my OH different meals. Then I sit & watch him eat while I have a soup....when he's done, I imagine the calories he's eaten and how many I...

PetPlan Lifetime... We have PetPlan Lifetime insurance for our dog & cat ~ as previously said, Lifetime is brilliant because there are no exclusions if your pet has a continuous condition from one year to the next. A little more expensive, but ours has paid for itself in vet fees....and most...

Thank you ~ and good luck too on SW! :)

Nice to hear you are on the same journey Janice ~ let's see how we get on. :)

Hi, I lost 6 stones in 2009/10 and have gained 2 to date. I want to lose 3 stones, so have started Exante. It is Day 12 and I have lost 15lbs. Loving the Exante soups & bars ( and the much more justifiable cost!). So, have 2 stones to go before Christmas to feel fab again. Any old friends...

Hi ~ I did LL in 2009 and lost 6 stones. I now want to lose 3 stones again ~ 2 that I gained + 1. ( I've ummed and ahhed over summer but wasn't ready). I think the fact that Christmas is coming & we are staying in a nice hotel with my other half's family over that period, and the fact I am...

Thank you all :) Nice to be back with people on the same kind of journey. I look forward to reading all your threads.

I'm new to Exante ~ first day today. I did LL in 2009 so am familiar with VLCD but new to these foodpacks. I am just out of hospital after surgery on my knee so need to keep focused while I am laid in bed! I can't excercise right now obviously, so have decided on meal replacements again. Just...

That's fantastic! Well done :)

Newbie Hi, I am new to Exante. I have ordered the mixed pack to start. I did Lighterlife in 2009 and lost 6 stones in 5 months. I have regained a little and, because I am just out of hospital with knee surgery, I can't excercise again yet. Also, my LL counsellor closed her office overnight...

I drink the Marigold normal Bouillon...I drank it last time and it's nice :) Spangly, good luck for tomorrow. Porridge I found sweet but very nice sometimes. I am a veg souper tho myself! :p Hope the next meeting is more organised. x

Thanks :) Am so glad I got some Bouillon yesterday because those 2 extra drinks are helping to get through this tough day! I don't drink tea or coffee ( except decaff once in a blue moon when at Costa) so the Bouillon is a nice hot drink for me. My feet were freezing last night! Thanks for...

Hi ladies, day 3 for me and it's a hard day I'm hungry and tired...OH is out and I am nursing my little girl ( dog) who was spayed today :(. Poor love is very sore. And I feel a bit weepy...don't remember this feeling from last time. Well done Yoyo....any loss is a loss hun. x

I know...I am feeling hungry and getting ready to sleep it off! :p Yes, bars are important to me as I have dogs to walk every day ( not just my own) so I can't do 4 soups ~ it all gets there in the end tho! :)

Hi ladies! Anna, fantastic loss!! Well done!! And please keep posting on here :) Yoyo, so lovely to see you, and thanks re the photo ;)) Yes, Molly is still one very pampered girl! And she still gets the fish treats when we go to the caravan at weekends. ;) I remeber never even flinching at...

Hi all :p I have decided to scrap the pharmacy diet and go back on LL abstinence. I start today. I posted a thread on Sept re-starters, but basically, I lost 6 stones, have put back on nearly 2, so in 8 weeks I will be back to where I got to, then I will be carrying on. I am in Development as...

Hi all! :) Anna, I know Jez's sister did Exante at the same time as Jezabella did LL and they both lost a huge amount! Her sister did just aswell on Exante. I'm sorry to ask this on a LL thread, but how much is Exante? I'm not familiar with Optislim either and it's Australian so am having...

Hi everyone! :) I started LL one year ago today with Gemma ( not same groups, but we made the journey together on Minimins in Sept starters ). I lost 6 stones in just under 6 months. In Feb, I re-introduced food and swung from LL Lite to personal food choices. I am now about 1.5 stone back...

Don't worry just yet. :) You will prob need to be assessed by your GP only because you are on prescribed medication. Talk to your GP and take in info about LL. Some of them are still not aware of the structure of the diet. If your blood pressure is high, then LL can only do it good! I...

Really well done!!! :) You were obviously aware and made the best choices, and you enjoyed your hols! :p Here's to that last stone! xx:)

All the best Jan. Thinking of you and your dear mum. xx

Hi Mel, we on Sept Starters are all on different paths these days but have held onto the support we receive from each other. You are more than welcome to join us anytime. xx :)

You look fabulous as always SB! Love the tights! I bought some royal blue ones over Christmas but never ventured out of my M&S black 60 deniers! :p So I admire you wearing something slightly different as I am still very much a "black" dresser ~ still have the "fat makes you slimmer" head, even...

Thanks Gemma. :) Try not to be upset by that 2lbs ~ I am not particulary expecting a loss at my first LLL weigh in as my LLC said my metabolism needs to even itself out...so by adding more cals this week, I may not get a great result. It will all work itself out as we introduce more foods...

It looks fabulous! You look very pretty. :)

Hi Mandie, sorry to hear you are struggling. I am on the lighterlife programme ~ I think Lipotrim is just 3 packs, yes? Anyway, I made it through my first few days and then first week by looking at myself in my underwear and realising I was seriously unhappy! And the morning you talk of...

Oh yes, and vice versa! I made the turnip mash this evening. Lovely! I have to keep writing things on my hand....had to remember to drink a half pint of milk. :p I have a little diary book to remind me of the nutrients I need from my one meal...it's really difficult unless I don't write it...

Thank you Calico and Looby. :) Looby, you have been amazing through the whole of your journey so will be interesting to see how my slightly different path compares with your full RTM. calico ~ I love the face artwork! Wow ~ do you do that?? And very best of luck with LL. Just to let you...

chilli con carne was a welcome choice after a long time on just veg soups and bars! :p I found the texture and taste welcoming. It's also easy to make in an office or out and about where you don't need a blender. Give it a try! It might be that 4th pack that you are needing. xx :)

Thank you so much guys! :) Peony, I really did measure the bowl! :p Gemma, my LLC explained how I can go from abstinence to LL Lite then 4 weeks RTM, or the full RTM course. I just feel ready to start introducing food again. Tonight, I had the smoked salmon salad. Was lovely, but I'm still...

Hi everyone, just wanted to share my new start with you. After losing 6 stones, and still wanting to lose another stone, I decided ( with the support of my lovely LLC) to change to LL Lite. I will have my first class on Monday, but took away the Lite book in the meantime and last night had...

Aw don't dread your hols love! :p You lucky thing! I just wanted to say that many have said it is very difficult to get back on track after food, and I totally agree. However, it all depends how strong you are. I had a week at my parents' house last month in Cyprus where my mum made it near...

Have to agree with Slenda on her post ~ you need to train your mind to believe this is 100% abstinence. I started in September and didn't allow myself to think of cheating. I took it day to day, but even through Christmas I had nothing but my packs. I have been on many nights out, but...

Have a fabulous time Rachel!!! I know exactly how you feel with my parents living in Cyprus ~ I sat on the plane last month with lots of tummy room and even had my knees up some of the time with no fat tummy in the way! Was a lovely feeling! I am back there next month and am also in the...

Very best of luck to you Billie. And well done for thinking things through instead of comfort eating ~ you can do this. xx :)

Thanks so much you lovely lot! On Friday we all met up to see the pics ~ and, amazingly, we have not only made over £2000 for cancer research, but we "models" :p have lost 94 stones between us!!!! xx :)

Hi all, just seen this, so BIG HUGS with my super long stretchy arms around you all! :) xx

emz, sorry i don't know what the "real" food will do as I only knew about abstinence...can you contact your LLC and maybe ask for advice?

My journey so far on LL has been a very focused one ~ I hated the way I looked, I said I want to be healthy and slimmer and I know my LLC will guide me through it. She certainly has done that. And that is what your counsellor is there for too! Talk to her! I think you are letting yourself...

Thank you again. And yes Peony, it's actually weird letting people take my picture. I have avoided cameras for about 3 years before LL! xx

Wow, thanks so much guys. Tomorrow we have a reunion to get the pictures...i will post them. I made so many lovely friends in the rehearsals, on the day and of course, on here. Thanks so much. My goodness, I am 6 stones lighter and I wore a bridal gown! wow. :)

Thank you so much ~ until I buy the pics from the photographer, I can't make them bigger. But i will be buying my fave ones and will put them on. xx :)

We had our pics taken for partaking in the LL ball in aid of cancer research. I never imagined I would feel happy having a stranger take my pics ~ I laughed the whole way through! My mum has ordered most images!!!! Go for it ~ it was liberating. xx :)

Massive thanks Gem. xx

Hi everyone, I started LL in September 2009 ~ 6 mnths later and 6 stones lighter, I modelled at the LL Strictly Stylish ball last Sat in aid of Cancer Research. I wore a beautiful wedding gown. I did it! :) :eek: PS ~ have put the pics on my profile. I am so grateful to my LLC, my friends...

Very best of luck on your new journey. Others on here have suggested new starters cut down on food a bit before LL, carbs mainly, to make the withdrawals easier. However, I joined the forum just as I was starting LL so ended my food days with carbs. :rolleyes: I had a really bad first week, but...

Massively proud of you Gemma, well done. You have always been so strong since starting. I am only a few measly pounds behind you and hoping to hit the 6 stone gone very shortly!!! well done! xx :)

Congratulations Kat! Some Angel must have wanted it to happen at this stage in your life ~ I hope you all are happy and healthy. xx :)

I felt so fat and frumpy for such a long time that I always refused new things from my OH ~ I didn't want to try on clothes as I knew I was too big for them, tied my hair up all the time, no point putting make up on my ugly mug etc. So, make up, clothes, shoes, hair doing every 6 weeks, beauty...

Look on the positive side. You have realised what your trigger is only one week into the diet....you might feel even worse if you had a few weeks already done. And you know you can control your eating as you were doing very well all week. The counselling side of LL is fabulous for looking at...

Thanks for that Jez. I hope you are well ~ you should still pop into SS thread sometimes. ;) xx :)

I said it to BL earlier, you and she have been a massive inspiration for the past few months to me also. And I know others feel the same. I have used this forum to the point of overdose! :p Without you and others, i'm not sure I could have got as far as I have. Seems like yesterday I was almost...

I bought one of those Whisking mugs as recommended by blonde logic ~ prob the same thing as the coffee frother mentioned. It is battery powered ~ not great for shakes but good for soups. It helped me when we were at the coast last September and we were out and about. Sometimes I had had a bar...

That's not very nice Bridget. I know how you feel as I never told people at the beginning and had to detach myself from people who were putting me under pressure to join in. It still happens now, but I try and explain I want to be healthy so am on foodpacks for now. A lot of people don't...

When do they find out the winner BL? Just want to say btw, another couple of fabulous before and after pics. You look fantastic ~ a real inspiration. xx :)

Hi Ken, Well my week has been COLD after returning from my hols! :p I can't seem to warm up! Anyway, Friday has arrived quickly for me as I came home midweek. My OH's father passed away 2 weeks ago and we know how much OH's mum feels lost. So, we have asked her if she wants to go out for...

Well done you! :) I also have to say my bum feels like someone else's! :p I can get a hand round the cheek and I sometimes do it when I don't realise! :D Just to check it does actually belong on me! xx :)

Just seen this SB ~ you look stunning! I love the dress. xx :)

I discovered sparkling water when I started LL ~ never liked it before. Now it's all I drink. :) I buy the 10p for 2 litres of carbonated from supermarkets...you don't need to buy mineral as you are getting all those from the packs. I find it so much easier to drink than still. But drink...

Leggings were the best as they last for about 3 sizes! I started at size 22/24, and wore leggings and tunics that were probably too big until size 16. Luckily, I had a lot of size 16 downwards clothes and winter coats from 3 yrsago before I put weight on ~ even so, Matalan is great, as is...

I got 14 tonight to put in my suitcase for my hols on Monday! :p

About a stone a month for me throughout my 5 months. As said, you need to think about your hol plans too ~ are you taking your foodpacks? You don't want to ruin all your hard work after 8 weeks. Good luck! xx :)

As I recall, we all managed it in the 12 hours that you are supposed to complete it in ~ it was a group thing so lots of support and laughter. It's about 23 or 24 miles long and a lot of climbing ~ you do have to be quite fit to keep up, but it depends if there are others who are at your...

Hi Daisy, I have done this many moons ago. It's not far from me, and is very popular with walkers, especially in the summer. Lots of people just do the one "peak" aswell if they can't manage the three. It's beautiful. :)

Yep ~ loved cooking before but much more adventurous now ( and aware of ingredients!). I also learnt to bake and made many a mince pie for the neighbours at christmas. Didn't used to bake. :)

I am one of the people who worry aswell lucie ~ I have had phases of hair thickening and shedding but nothing too drastic after 5 months. I have, however, spoken to my GP about supplements for post abstinence. I don't want to lose my hair, so have sought advice from a medical professional to...

Only just logged on today BL so sorry for the delay ~ I would love to send one. xx :)

Well done Gemma love! You are an inspiration and have every reason to shout on here and anywhere else! Well done hun ~ we will be on RTM before we know it! xx :)

Hi, I agree with Pete regarding the cost. £70 seems a lot, but i would quite happily nip to the local shops and add an extra £30 here and there on top of what I had already spent in the supermarket. As for being in Ketosis, it makes me very happy to know I am as my energy is coming from my...

Hi Becky! Congratulations on the 6lbs gone! The snow must all have gone over in Morley now ~ nothing left here which is fine by me! I haven't been able to get the car in the drive for so long! I am not going out now until after my hols as we go away on 8th Feb so saving the pennies...

Didn't see this thread before, but I have them and really love them. Didn't think I would but after so long I think our taste buds crave change. My OH tasted it and said yes, definitely like a Snickers. I didn't eat chocolate before so wasn't able to compare. Hope it doesn't have any real...

How's it going Becky?? When we get rid of this bloomin' weather, i will drive over to the Salters and meet up. xx

Really well done Mel! A fantastic achievement, and you look wonderful. xx :)

Well if you are pretty at a weight you are not happy with, think how stunning you will be when you lose the weight! Very best of luck to you! xx :)

I started bars on my first week and still lost 9.2lbs that first weigh in. I have one bar every day as is recommended ~ my fave part of the day! :p

Everyone I have spoken to who has "nibbled" or "cheated" has said don't even go there. Those people know what they are talking about, so if you want to lose weight at the rate achieveable, stay abstinent. I agree with BL and Daisy ~ it's up to you who you tell, but don't feel pressured into...

Hi Mel, I have missed a pack a couple of times and LLC has said don't have 5 the next day ~ however, I have done the same as gemma and have had an extra one very early the next day if I wasn't up to it the night before. I don't make a habit of this, but I have always wanted to have the stated...

Well done New Year starters! It seems only 2 mins since my first weigh in...I still can't believe how much weight has gone in just a few weeks! Go for it! xx :)

Thank you SB! :) It was taken New Year's Eve...I did put pics up as I said I would. xx

Glad it's going well Becky ~ it's such a great feeling every morning when you know you have acomplished another day of using that excess weight as energy! I enjoy the gym too ~ I joined a year ago and, even nearly 5 stones heavier, I still went. But it feels so much better now that I am more...

Hi, I only realised I love sparkling water since starting LL. :) I don't drink still water much at all ~ but I buy plenty of 2 litre bottles of sparkling water from the supermarkets (10p a bottle) and it's so easy to get it down. I take it everywhere, and I drink soda water when out. It's...

Hope you are ok. And good luck with your diet. xx :)

Hi, I have never heard of this ~ I wouldn't know about it at all. The only thing I would say is that when your tongue goes blue or black, you may need medical advice. I hope it's nothing to worry about, and maybe someone else knows something i don't, but I would maybe call the NHS helpline...

Good for you Mel! :) If you feel great, you will look even better then you already do. I hope you have a fab time and get oodles of lovely compliments. xx :)

Hi Gem, I had a bad time in the first month I think it was. Not only spots ( and I never normally get them ), but dry and sore. I asked in group and nobody else had any problems. Anyway, I stopped using my normal face cream ( which has the Q10 anti wrinkle stuff in) as it was just irritating...

Milk week went fine hun thanks. No problems, and I just drank semi skimmed on its own. Am in Development on Wednesdays now and still happy on the diet ~ going to Cyprus to see my parents in 5 weeks, so looking forward to losing a bit more before then! :) Definitely meet you ~ will text you...

Good Luck to all you January starters! I started at the same time as Gemma and agree ~ it's the best diet if you do what it says on the tin! :p I have set myself goals along the way, rather than trying to imagine "X" amount of months / stones lost in the future. It has made it do-able and...

Very best of luck to you Becky ~ and well done on your first day back on packs. Happy New year!! xx :)

Thanks ladies ~ I will take more literature for him daisy, I did at the beginning but perhaps he didn't think I was serious. And thanks aswell BL ~ I do listen to him, but know myself I have been a happy size 12 for much of my adult life so I hope I at least get to that before he decides I...

Hi all, I went to see my Dr this morning ~ I had an MRI scan on 21st Dec as I have a very painful knee. Basically, my Dr told me to lose weight and it would ease up back in the summer. I have now lost over 4 and a half stones and it's still painful so am awaiting the results. Anyhow, the...

I stayed off the food too and cooked a whopping dinner for everyone else! Didn't mind at all though as my new clothes fitted nicely and I felt quite nice. :p I have to model some clothes for the LL fashion show very soon so I have to consider any unwanted bulges! :)

How very lovely of him BL ~ so glad it is warming your heart after so long. It's really snowing thick and fast here! It looks magical outside the french doors from here on the warm snug sofa.... I can see people across the street looking out of their windows too. It's Chriiiiiiistmaaaas!!!! xx :p

Yes, what a waste. She was so beautiful and too young. I hate to hear things like this. Very sad.

Thanks SB for the kind words ~ I will get there and post the Christmas pics, xx :)

Am still a wee bit self conscious, but I will! It took me over 2 mnths to put an avatar of myself on here! ( I still see the same 4 stone heavier me. :o). I will put some up I promise as I have a few things to wear over Christmas now. xx :)

Lots of snow here! Not risked the car, but been out with the dog and had a lot of fun! :p ( Added pics for those who want to see our snow! xx ).

Beaucoup de la cold stuff here now! Yay! :p ( But I have had to cancel a night out with friends and just had my dress altered ~ boooo!) Never mind ~ Let it Snow!!!! xx :)

Just a handful of flakes ~ but apparently it's on it's way tonight! :) My dog will be chasing snowballs again. xx

Wow ~ how crazy that her mum could find it so threatening! People's reactions have shocked me whilst on this diet. Human nature is an odd thing! :rolleyes:

Hi Sam, I think Daisy has given you great advice ~ you really have to get your head around this diet and know that food ( even little bits of it) are not an option. The longer you keep putting off full abstinence, the longer it will take you to lose weight. My first week was horrible, but I...

It's lovely ~ makes your hair look thick and lush! xx :)

Hi Sam ~ just want to say all the best for your LL journey. I started in September and am almost 4 stones down. It really is a great diet. xx :)

Bet you look lovely Daisy, blonde or dark. I once tried dying my hair dark ~ I quite liked it, but my mum and my OH just couldn't get used to me not being blonde. It was only a temporary colour and the blonde came back, but it was nice to try something new. Hope you post pics soon. xx :)

Well done SL! Hope to be there with you soon! xx :)

ooh Becky that sounds glam! What did your OH decide??? I would love a photo shoot to look back on, but there is no way I would want to be in a magazine. I don't even use my Facebook! :p But for you, fabulous!!! Hope it's a yes! xx :)

I couldn't live without my dishwasher either, I hate washing up. :p I live in an open plan apartment, so the kitchen has to be spotless when it is part of the rest of the floor space. So, mine is modern and all appliances are built into the cupboards ~ I'm glad when I had it built that I chose...

I'm sorry your friend couln't be happy for you SL. I have had very positive reactions from "real" friends, and I don't tell people about LL for this very reason. But, I did start having negative reactions from some of the female dog owners on my local park. I posted on here as they suddenly...

Becky you look gorgeous!!!! xx :)

Hi Ali, I felt sick at times earlier in the diet and I did as BL suggested and drank the savoury drinks. The salt in it helped me get through. It's easy to forget how we all had different bleugh days when we are a few weeks on, but I really did! I hope you feel better soon ~ and I hope it...

In that case, Lil Miss Skinny Booty soaring ahead!!! xx :p ( Don't suppose you give free rides do you????).

Magazine pics of the shoes and clothes you want ~ and get OH to open the doors! xx :p

We got a leaflet on how to make it ~ add the water boiling, then microwave for 1 min. I agree with others that I add more than 115ml water too ~ I prefer it a bit less sticky. It's however you like it ~ and I do! xx :)

Beautiful scenery BL! What a lovely peaceful life you have to look forward to! And great news about the new bike club! Lil Miss Skinny Booty on the back! :p Really glad your hubby is home and you are feeling much happier. xx :)

I'm freezing too! Luckily I work at home most Mondays so i have put the heating on. :D You need to get to the DRs about your hand though Looby ~ you have a mouse's hand????!!! :eek: xx :p

I've been having 2, sometimes 3, packs of the chilli every day. I agree, it's a nice savoury winter warmer, especially with a few splashes of Tabasco. I'm really enjoying it ~ I find it simple to make and it's quick too. I'm just finding I have to up my water as I had such a lot in 3 soups...

Congratulations! That's a lovely Christmas bundle! xx :)

Thank you everyone ~ and thanks to anyone who sent me rep! xx :p

Nobody has told me the answer so am still none the wiser. :( Is there someone I can ask? I don't know who the mods are. xx :) Thanks. x

Very best of Luck on your second time around. xx :)

Hi all, I know this is a technical question, but I only post on LL part, and want the people who have done this to know I said thanks! I have some "rep" comments which are lovely ~ most I have worked out who sent them, but I received one earlier and don't know who to thank. How do I know who...

So true Jez! When I was a little 'un, I bought my big brother one of the Sylvanian Family collection! :D It was mine by Christmas Day at 8am! xx :p

Get yourself well BL you poor love. xx Get the duvet on the sofa and turn the heating up and put tabasco in some of your fave soup and SWEAT! And a nice hot bath if you're up to it. xx :)

Wiping my eyes here too! What a lovely lovely story. xx :)

Jez I really enjoyed reading that....your sister looks amazing! ( As do you!) You must be so proud of yourselves and each other! And how lovely of your parents to give you both a gift to remind you of your achievements! xx :)

Good on you Mel! It's fantastic that you are feeling so positive! You have done so well. :) I felt much better when i got into a size 16 coat after wearing 22/24 ones! I have lost 3 stones and a bit, and I have my highlights done every 6 weeks, ( I was just letting them grow out til i was...

We all tried it in class a couple of weeks back and our counsellor had them ordered in for 19th November. So, I will be getting my packs this Tuesday at my next WI. I really enjoyed it ~ as did most of the group. :)

Still Robert Redford here! :p He wouldn't need to pay me $1 million dollars for my company! :D His indecent proposal would be pretty welcome! xx :p

Thanks Gemma. xx :)

Robert Redford in his 30s for me....ooooooh....I'm melllltiiiing! :p

That sounds just he same as I felt! It was scary! Mine have gone in the bin too ~ don't ever want to feel like that again. I will check out the other options in future. Thanks. xx :)

Yay for Christmas, but just actually realised I have a lot to do/buy/organise and not much time! :eek: Those 35 sleeps might be a bit sleepless for me as I plan things when I'm lying in bed! xx :p

Can't think of the name but it's right off Millenium Square so you can walk in after the market! will find out 'cos I think I'm at the market tomorrow night so will let you know before Saturday. ( Unless we end up going on Saturday instead and then I'll just meet you there for a soda water and a...

Blimey, it's coming quickly this Christmas lark! xx :p

That sounds great ~ will PM you now. xx :)

I love the smell of hot chestnuts! :) Reminds me of when we used to get a "cone" full with our mum when we went Christmas shopping....mmmm! And I gave OH an advent calendar yesterday ~ it's sitting on the shelf ready for the countdown. :p I have a " Christmas scene" big plate on my coffee...

Thanks Kat & Jez, it's late but I still have one pack to go after my bad day! :rolleyes: Another reason not to take Dulcolax again....I must still have some in my system from last night as I had to run for the loo not so long ago! :o I won't be doing that again! xx

Great news then Ali. :) KD and wooster, thanks so much for the tips ~ have never heardof the Psyllium thing or other possibilities. I've never had cause to use laxatives before so it was quite a shock! I think after today I may give it a rest before trying something else ~ but cannot...

Thank you all for your kind responses. Ali, yes I had heard they might be bringing out a fibre tub to put in soups etc. Let's hope it comes out before I get another bunged up episode! Mini ~ wish I had known that. It was pretty awful. And thanks FT, I will check out the stool softening...

Thanks Wooster. Yes, I think I should have tried just the one ~ I honestly didn't think just one would work as I felt so full! Am relieved to hear they are strong and that its not just me who is getting super weak. Thanks again. :)

There is a bar in Leeds with larger than life Jenga! ( It's about 7 feet tall). The planks of wood have to be really lifted, and when it falls, everyone in the bar cheers and bangs their glasses on the tables! :p

Sorry for the nature of this thread. :o I have not experienced "toilet problems" until this week really ( just gone into week 12). But I was feelng a bit "bunged up", so my LLC advised Dulcolax. I bought some last night and took 2 before bed. This morning, I had the most excruciating stomach...

At least you are over half way through his month away BL. :) I also am used to OH being away the odd few nights and, like Daisy, have my own routine. So I say enjoy it while you can as he will be home before you know it. Hope your neck gets better chuck. xx :)

My advice ~ read all the threads and post on here whenever you can. It really helps. I don't know if i would have done so well without this forum. Best of Luck! xx :)

Great post BL ~ I will print that out for the future. xx :)

Kenco decaff is nice milli. xx :)

Lee reckons that the 1st of December ( my choice) is asking for bad luck, so wait til I tell him 28th Nov is ok! :D Jez, your cakes are fab hun! You're a real talent! I sent an Advent Calendar to my neice today....and I was in Asda earlier and it was very festive! :) There was a huge tree...

We are off to Greece to spend Christmas with my parents who live out there. But, we will still be watching Crimbo movies and dancing a lot! :p I'm looking forward to wearing new heels and party clothes! xx :)

I am on week 11 so will be on Milk Week very shortly. I didn't know people could choose not to do it ~ I just thought it was part of the diet. I don't drink caffeine at all...didn't before LL so have had no tea or coffee whilston the diet. I have the odd green tea which is decaff. I don't...

Jez, I have only just read this! I am so so sorry hun. Such sad news for you and Lily. The poor little things...may they be happy and at peace wherever their little hearts are now. I have loved looking at Pumpkin belly and I know what a wonderful mummy you have been throughout this...

That made me laugh! :p Had to read and re-read the part about his dad taking a 4 year old to the hospital though!!! :D Beating up kids ~ you bully! xx :p

That's a lovely neighbour you have and a well deserved hug. :) I had a similar experience this morning with a neighbour saying " I meant to ask, how have you lost so much weight?" She has been abroad for 3 months, so i was thrilled that she noticed a difference as I didn't get any positive...

Sounds lovely Jez. xx :)

I bought the savoury sachets on week 1 then came on here and found out about the Marigold. I bought the full salt one as the ingredients were the same and I asked BL weeks ago how much i should use ~ it's lovely. It really helped me in my first weeks when my body was adjusting, and it's true...

A nice big Christmas teapot...the ones that have a cup attached underneath! xx :)

Yes, there is a lady in my group who's hubby is totally against her choice of diet! She has been feeling dizzy this week and couldn't even tell him for fear of " I told you" lectures. :( My OH is great with the praise too ~ although on occasion I do fish! xx :p

It's getting exciting! :) I bought some candle holders with snowflakes on today, and they are already glowing in my front room! xx :D

Lovely hubby you have Peony. xx :)

There we go! xx :D

haha! Sorry Mel....I hadn't actually realised how sad it was. :p I just love Eeyore! Am going to find a happy one now................... xx :)

Thanks Ali, I understand the concept now of hair probably feeling thicker as it stops shedding, so ultra thin as it all comes out at once....I haven't had children so new to this hair changing thing. :p I suppose if it happens it happens. Some of the other threads sound quite frightening...

Thanks BL and Jo ~ I have been stressing about this after reading other posts. BL, you always have a way of putting things that makes me feel better. xx :)

What a very thoughtful post. You are doing so very well, and you don't have to be that "comfy" fat person. You are bound to feel a lot of emotions as you have been feeling "insignificant" for too long ~ it's time to shine. xx :)

Can I ask how the hair is Kat? And everyone else? I read another thread and it's worrying me. :o Thanks. xx

Oh Gawd, reading this thread scares me....I really couldn't bear to lose my hair. :o

Thanks BL. ( And love the new pic! ) I also put on a few pair of shoes last night ~ they are not "fat" shoes, but evening shoes...some strappy Karen Millens and some satin evening shoes. The reason for putting these on is that they remind me of the time BEFORE I began the weight gain, and I...

Maybe the weight loss in both of you means your wife thinks you are missing from the bed as she can't feel you near her? :p Just kidding ~ I don't have problems in that department I'm afraid so not sure. Hot bath and hot chocolate ( LL style! ) before bed. xx :)

Hi, Just to let you know Ralph, I went to see my GP this morning and he is sending me for an MRI scan ~ it seems my problem is cartledge problems rather than joints. Good luck in getting to the bottom of your problem. xx :)

That sounds a very possible and sound explanation BL ~ and also gives hope that our joints may get back to being pain free. Thanks. xx :)

Good luck with the rest of your journey Mel. xx :)

Hi Ralph, I have had lower back pain and pain in my right knee for about 2 years, and my Dr told me, "Stop throwing your money on different therapies, just lose weight." So, 2 and a half stone down, my back is about the same, but my right knee is agony! Much worse than before. It is also...

Fantastic achievement Peony! Well done! xx :)

Thanks everyone for the kind and encouraging words. :) Nobody is actually bidding on the coats as of yet, so they may be hanging around a while longer! :p When i was in need of 22 or 24 clothes, I couldn't find anything nice on e bay for a bargain! That's why I ended up paying a lot for...

Thin Inside ~ my home is the opposite to yours! I am alone when I close the door with OH mainly away all week (and even more at weekends now his dad is ill) ~ of course, I have my cat and dog, but I love to see my brother and his family on the webcam, with my neice getting up to mischief and...

My all time fave is 2000 miles by The Pretenders ~ when I hear the start of it, in shops or anywhere, I just sing! Love that Christmas song. :) :33::26::47:

Just wanted to say Good Luck all November starters! Hope you will be much lighter by Christmas and beyond. xx :)

I hope it passes quickly and happily for you BL. xx :)

Thanks you two....am enjoying the journey all the more thanks to my new friends on here. xx :)

Hi everybody! :) Well, I have taken the first step towards no turning back. I have put 2 of my winter coats on e bay! :p One is a black wool coat, and another is a gorgeous red one. I love both the coats and paid a fair bit for them, but they are now too big ~ one is a 22, one is a 24...

Gonna have a look at that on Amazon BL ~ they have the whole range of films, and I haven't seen that. xx :)

Scottishlass ~ i LOVE Christmas films! We watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation a lot over Xmas...so funny! And we put the Christmas Music Channels on the TV while we are doing things around the home and sing along to all the songs ~ we did that last year. And I love Elf and any old...

Wow....7 stones! That is fantastic! Well done Kat. xx :)

Just looking at everyone's losses....can you imagine adding all that lost weight?? :p Well done everyone. xx :)

Hi ladies and well done on wanting to do something worthy like LL. :) I am into my 9th week and have lost over 2 and a half stones. But, I deliberately started in September as I also worried about starting near the festive period. My logic was, if I can see a difference by the time Chritmas is...

Yes ~ late at night I ate! Stayin in, having dinner, then supper and snacks. And the fatter I got, the more I stayed in and just comfort ate. :o Funny how I never bothered eating much through the day....and breakfast would have done me the world of good. Bad habits. :rolleyes:

Hahaa!!! :p

Been meaning to post here. :p I'm a big Christmas fan too. Last year we ( me and OH and dog :D) stayed at the very beautiful Coniston Hotel in Skipton for 3 nights....was so Christmassy and so many lovely people. It's been a long time since I had a family Christmas ~ one brother in Scotland...

Good on you Yoyo...you are doing so well. And the loss this week will help. Onwards and downwards. xx :p

Thank you all, it is such a motivator to keep on when people notice. I was thinking last night how crazy this diet is that I have lost 2 and a half stones in just 8 weeks. I kept going over it....8 weeks ago, 2 and a half stones heavier.....I filled out "that" top just 8 weeks ago....and so...

Hi, I don't have a sweet tooth, so never chocs or cakes. But I LOVE bread...and pasta and potatoes and all the carb filled things! I also love sauces, such as creamy mushroom which i made for chicken, or pasta bake sauces. All too rich. :o Oh, and wine with my dinner. :rolleyes: I always...

Have refused to have pics taken when possible over the past 2 years, but am starting to get better. Today, I dusted off the camcorder ~ I haven't had it out since last year, and even then, all videos were with me behind the lens. I was filming my lovely pets today and aimed the camera at...

Another 4.4lbs off this week ~ hit my target and some for October! YAY!! xx :) 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...

Hey Yoyo, we actually discussed something similar at group tonight. One lady is losing so fast on abstinence that she is considering RTM before the 12 weeks is up. She wants to get to 12 stone as she is very tall and her Dr is comfortable with her at that weight. I guess it depends on what...

Am doing LL for me, so will not be stopping until 'me' is done! :D

My OH and I were at the huge Showcase cinema complex last weekend ( albeit looking in Borders, not going to see a film), and there were lots of young girls wearing the neon tutus and leg warmers ~ presumably going to see the Fame film. I remember the original Fame film, and series....made me...

I may post some pics when I feel more comfortable Milli. xx :p ( I may also remove them......:D).

Hi everyone, I have lost just over 2 stones so far ( still amazes me in 7 weeks!) ~ and I am re-emerging from that frumpy slump I have been in for nearly 3 years. I used to spend so much money on cosmetics, manicures, beauty therapies etc. I have a beauty therapist who comes to my home, but...

Good luck on your own version. I wish i had only 2 and a half weeks to go. :p But I totally understand what you are saying about it being harder after you have done it for so long ~ I don't think i would get back on track if I lapsed. I'm scared to bits of accidently licking my fingers when...

Wow that IS a bargain!!! I have a lot of knee high boots with heels (that have been sitting in their boxes for a couple of years now :o)but am looking forward to wearing the new flat ones. The ones with heels don't fit me again yet ~ except maybe one pair I bought from Morgan which have...

Thanks FT ~ they do know I'm going, they just don't know about the diet! When mum was last over here, I was a size 18 ish....I ballooned to a good 22/24, but am now back to 18 ( almost 16). So, by the time Christmas comes, I should at least be less than when they last saw me! Am also going in...

Well I can't see ridng boots on Fergie FT so am gonna say jodphurs????? :confused:

You mean the riding boots FT? If you do I have just ordered a pair online which are patent flat riding boots ~ I love that both patent AND flat is in this season! ( Hope they will fit at least by Xmas if not yet! ;)) xx

Well done Kat on your positivity! I love parteis, but have to say, I am more with Daisy on this ~ I just couldn't ask everyone to come and celebrate my loss in case I fell flat on my face later. I do believe you when you say it won't be going back on, but i couldn't share my personal goal with...

Milli, I think it's Simply Be who also do wide fitting boots ~ might be a bit cheaper if you plan on having smaller calves soon. :) FT, that link is fab ~ gave me goosebumps...but I'm stumped as to the comeback thing?? :confused: Help! xx :p

Jez, the Choose Life and Relax t-shirts made a come back in the summer last year! 80's has been coming back for a while ~ we went to an outdoor 80's concert in the t shirts and saw The Human League, Duran Duran etc. just last summer. Morten Harket was on my wall alongside George Michael in my...

Everybody welcome TI, yes! :p And am raising my Yaarkshire sparkling bouquet de water to you Jez. xx :D

As some know, I love the little veggie bhaji / blob thing I make with my veg foodpack. I eat it off a tea plate with a fork very daintily :p to make it last. When I sit down to eat it, I always think of the LLers on Minimins as it's where I got the recipe. It kind of makes me feel contented...

I love jeggings too ~ I have been wearing tunics and leggings/jeggings pre LL to cover up my blubber, but to look like you in them Daisy would make me very happy! You will look great whatever you decide. You're not just slim, you're very pretty too. xx :)

Well done Donna!!! I love to see the before & after pics of others to keep me motivated. Thank you. :)

I swear by the tip in the LL foundation book about squirting leftovers with washing up liquid! My OH sometimes tips his leftovers in the bin and I am hot on his heels with the Fairy Liquid, slapping it on top of the food. :p That way, it can't call to me and I am back in control. The other...

Well done Mel! You have done fantastically! I am at the halfway point of Foundation so it's all downhill from here I hope! :) I think out of my LL group, there are only me and maybe 2 other women who need Developers which is a real shame as I love all the ladies in my group. But, the...

Snorks you made me laugh! Get in and then don't know what to do!! :p I get in and do exactly what Peony says, relax! I have candles around my bath and put some nice Lavender radox in when I need to get hot ~ and it's especially great for making you sleepy...bath, PJ's, bed as my mum used to...

I gave up cigs the day I started LL just over 7 weeks ago. I can honestly say smoking has not even crossed my mind. I would smoke around other smokers or when i had a glass of wine. There are still a pack of cigs in my kitchen drawer, but the thought makes me feel ill. I think it was another...

I had a fan constantly on the go before LL ~ I was always hot. And I knew it was down to being overweight as OH kept telling me it wasn't hot in the house. So, now I am cold a lot, I am glad of it as I know my extra layers of blubber are slowly getting thinner. :p I have always had loads of...

4.4lbs off this week. :) 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 -...

That's probably a better idea for us Northerners FT, yes. :) Will see how you guys get on then find out how many up here fancy meeting. Thanks. :)

Do u have a microwave heat pad? They are great for pain. :)

Sorry to be ignorant, but what and whereabouts is the venue? Those who are going are all down south and I don't know London well. I have friends in Shoreditch so it's possible I could arrange to stay, but not definite. It's expensive on the train to London so will have to check. We are...

I asked this question a couple of weeks ago Kat.....http://www.minimins.com/lighter-life-forum/118148-question-re-painkillers-ll.html Hope this helps. xx :) EDIT ~ I ended up taking the Nurofen capsules as my LLC said take what I need as it shouldn't affect me. It didn't. I stayed in Ketosis.

Hello Sadie and welcome! I started at the beginning of September and find this forum invaluable. :)

Where in London would it be? And what would you be organising? :)

It's not great with the shakes I find, but good enough for the soup. I haven't had cause to use it too much, but it's a great little invention when needed. Flask of hot water and a veg pack and voila! No need to rush home or eat my bar before I want to! xx :p

I'm a feeder, but then I have always been a dinner party thrower and a "Monica" in the home. But my OH is a health type, so I feed him well and he doesn't overeat. I'm loving spending more time fussing over the dishes I'm cooking as I don't need to rush to sit down and help eat them. :p It's...

That made me laugh Yoyo ~ thanks. xx :p

Well done Hayley!!! Have a wonderful holiday, and think about how you are losing the weight all the time you are there! xx :)

Not sure if it's the same thing Kat, but I have to really think about things on occasion. For eg. I was making a soup the other day and feeding the cat at the same time, and I lost a bit of co-ordination and almost put the cat food to my lips instead of my mug! xx :p

Well done both of you. xx :)

I agree with all the responses. I'm certainly not being forced to deal with my weight issues. I have learned myself that the people who want to dampen your chances are usually the ones who have low self esteem. Good luck with LL. :)

Wow Pancras, you're an amazing inspiration! WELL DONE!!! xx :stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance:

Thanks everyone.. Melarnz, I read your thread and I know you must be a strong lady to go through that with your best friend. I was aghast when I read it. And Snorks...so very well put, thank you! xx :)

Thanks everyone for your inspiring comments. I mentioned the "icy episode" to my OH on the phone earlier ( he is not home this evening) and he said pretty much the same as you guys. Jealousy, and definitely the fact that they moan about WWs and why they can't lose weight ~ so true...

Good Luck Lola! I smoked when I had a glass or 2 of wine, but I haven't touched one in over 6 weeks now since starting LL. I don't know why I ever touched the things as I can't stand to smell them on other people now ~ don't miss them at all. xx :)

I think that's a very plausible theory Jez. No wine, no sugars etc to coat the tongue...we have naked tongue syndrome! xx :p

I have not told anyone about my LL journey, except my close family and fiance. Before I started LL at the beginning of September, I was talking to a couple of ladies on the park where I walk my dog. They are both big ladies and go to WeightWatchers together...and apparently have done on and...

I'm a bit scared when i read this....I have long hair and it would take ages to grow to this length again. :(

Well done Kat! Another milestone in your diary ~ you have lost so much in such a short time....wonderful! xx :)

We were told about the new Chilli pack this evening ~ our LLC said it is just a "try out" for now, until they decide if it will do well. We will get a taster next week. :)

Week 2 of this month done....and well done everybody so far!!!! xx :) Katalena - Target: -12lb Wk 1 -1lb, Wk 2 -4lb, 7lb to go thin_inside - Target: -10lb; wk 1 - 3.5lb; 6.5lb to go Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs WK1: -2lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs kenshin112 - 17lbsWK1 -...

Everyone's foodpack timetable is different Wessa, so do it as you find easiest for you. My trigger times ( when I would normally eat) would be in the evenings or weekends. So, I start my day with a Marigold drink, then I continue with lots of sparkling water until after lunch. I have a soup...

Just a thought Wessa, I was swimming 3 times a week before I started LL, and I found on my first 2 or 3 weeks of the diet that I felt a bit woozy during swimming. I have cut it down to 2 very gentle swims a week as I don't want to overdo things on a very low calorie diet. Don't go too mad...

First day...it could be worse! Get into the right mindset...don't think about food, focus on abstaining from food. You will only succeed if you don't keep thinking about what you could be eating. Good luck for the rest of the week ~ it will be worth it. xx :)

Only just read this thread...looking forward to Chilli...I am more savoury so hope it's nice. :) I haven't heard anything yet, but I have my meeting tomorrow night, so will see.

Hi Agent and welcome! :) I will have finished my 6th week on Tuesday. There are times when I look at food and think " OOH YUM!"...but most of the time, I like the fact that I am guaranteed to lose weight on this programme, and certain dates keep me going...like Christmas...I should be at...

My week 1 has disappeared too ~ will add it back on. :confused: Katalena - Target: -12lb thin_inside - Target: -10lb; wk 1 - 3.5lb; 6.5lb to go Melarnz - Target:- 12lb hayleyw - Target: - 14lbs WK1: -2lbs Wobbly71 - Target 14 lbs kenshin112 - 17lbsWK1 - 6lbs :) Looby Lew - Target 14lbs wk 1...

Went for a swim and jacuzzi this morning. Been to Go Outdoors...we love it there, and our dog is allowed in..:p Only 5 mins from home so had a long linger over the lovely ski gear. Did some shopping, cooked a nice grilled chicken breast for my dog and another for the OH. ( Note the pecking...