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    found my reason for perminant stall

    To make my life easier I have an Atkins shake for breakfast and for lunch I either have another shake (not often) or I have 5 mini Bells with salad. I then have a meal roughly containing 600 cals. I am not weighing food as I can't be bothered. But I know I am having around 1300 per day.
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    Atkins Induction

    I find the 2010 edition better. There is not a lot of difference but new research has found caffeine promotes weight loss. There are subtle changes but it is more "down to earth" and not quite so strict on the carb choices on induction.
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    found my reason for perminant stall

    For those that don't know me: I appeared to be one of life's mysteries. My weight would not budge for weeks. I stayed between 181-185 pounds. Could not work it out, was so peed off and feeling a failure I quit posting. However I started to work out what my calorie intake was and well it shocked...
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    Think I'm finally in Ketosis!!

    dehydration has nothing to do with the colour. Mine are pale in the mornings and deeper in the evening, because during the day I eat food with fat. Ketosis shows you are burning fat. well done.
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    Advice for Men

    so long as he not losing it in the wrong places!! lucky *astard
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    Spices & Herbs

    Herbs and spices are more or less carb free. If you look at nutrition it normally says per 100g. But who would use that much. It nomally a tsp here and there, so I would say you are safe. However in "paste" form. be-where. Sausages. Check the meat percentage. anything lower than about 90% will...
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    Salad dressing help please

    As above. best to make your own. I prefer Olive oil and malt vinegar. one third vin to two thirds oil, bit of salt chucked in and a tsp of splenda. use a bottle so you can shake it well, then pour over. Also Helmans original mayo is great.
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    0 Carb

    Yes. I will get some. Thanks
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    good news for us caffiene lovers

    You can use your cream allowance.
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    good news for us caffiene lovers

    You can use your cream allowance.
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    good news for us caffiene lovers

    Good news. The 2010 version of the Atkins book suggests we can drink coffee in moderate amounts (can also be part of you total fluid intake too)as now the docs are saying caffeine can aid weight loss.
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    A few questions...Help please!!

    Good news. The 2010 version of the Atkins book suggests we drink coffee in moderate amounts (can also be part of you total fluid intake too)as now the docs are saying caffeine can aid weight loss.
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    Nights out

    diet coke with vodka for me.
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    Atkins healthy or not

    Thanks all. He a knob anyway. likes to always be right. Wish he would read the book and stop sabotaging my friends confidence.
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    where is Jim???

    YOU so POP. Look at "death in the family" No longer an appropriate thread. x
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    A death in the Family

    Darling, good excuse not to post!!!!!!!!! Really sorry to hear the news. Hope all gets sorted. WE MISS YOU. XXX Take care Suepass (the freak)
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    Carbs in different tomatoes.....

    gut instinct tells me Cherry toms gram for gram would be higher. but you use less of cherry. Having said that it not the same for spring and root onion. Interesting???
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    Atkins healthy or not

    I have a friend who is about 6st over weight. I have been advocating Atkins diet. However a colleague is bringing up stuff on the internet about people who have had cholesterol levels done and after 12 wks the BAD cholesterol had risen. Please don't comment on obesity. I just want to know if...
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    My Fitness Pal chinese crispy chili beef- this can't be right

    That's what I think. They should state that. Could have really messed someone up. I could eat that at least 3 times a week!!
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    My Fitness Pal chinese crispy chili beef- this can't be right

    according to my fitness pal Takeaway crispy chilli beef has 0 carbs. this must be wrong.
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    Ads that annoy you

    I hate all ads so much I record all programmes other than BBC. then I ff the horrid things. But the one I remember hating most was the double glazing BOGOF. With the ugliest man in the world. AHHHHHHHH
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    where is Jim???

    Jim is the guru/Oracle of Atkins. What he does not know is not worth knowing. Should have posted my cup measurement question to him (cup as in US measurement for food!!!)
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    Mr Porky pork crackles!

    used to love them. They now turn my stomach. Not sure why
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    where is Jim???

    I have not seen him post in ages. I thought he back from his hols, or has he gone swanning off again!!
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    Celariac question

    100g of cooked weight is 6g of carbs. I guess you would have to go by the cooked weight. http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2395/2
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    Total carbs vs Net Carbs

    UK- fibre is already deducted from the carb count. US- you have to deduct the fibre from the total carb count.
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    thickening agent-xanthium gim

    HI all, I have bought a tub of Xanthium gum to use as a sauce thickener, but there are no instructions. How much would you use to thicken a pint of fluid? gravy consistency. or to thicken 1/2 pint of cheese sauce. Thanks
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    OMG OMG OMG

    Core blimey got away with that one. Could not have been just water that came off. OK 1/5 pound back on. Not bothered but still -3.5 since return from hols on 10th this month. I am a slow loser and I have now accepted that. Am glad all my negative "freak" posts have stopped. I bought the new...
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    HELP!

    Hi as you can tell my weight loss with Atkins is a bit of a roller coaster. For no reason at all I came out of Ketosis for a couple of days. Then went back in. As for a bit of rice, it will not account for the weight gain. Guess some people are lucky and lose plenty each week. Mine works out at...
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    Carb question!!!!

    Simply put. UK the fibre is already deducted so go by carb count on the label. US you deduct the fibre from the the overall carb count. The reason you can't have something like a mars is cos of the sugar. The insulin becomes a rush and will store it as fat. It is long and complicated. Best thing...
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    Whoosh!

    Been reading the 2010 version of Atkins "New Atkins new you" (or similar) they say about not weighing yourself everyday, but if you have to, do it for a week add it all together and take the average (mean) It then gives you a better Idea of your actual weight.
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    Meh!

    what are they today. Mine deep purple
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    Trousers are now looser!

    So now your fav trousers not so favourite!! Keep them and put them on in six months!!!!
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    Thinking of starting

    Am confuse. If you not over weight why do any diet? No yog not allowed in induction( see above thread) Dukan- Can't be bothered seems too restrictive. He copied low fat version of Atkins, from what I can make out. 14 week weight loss can be different for many people. If you not much to lose then...
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    Quick Yoghurt Question

    NO yog out. Use full fat creme frech or sour cream
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    Ketostix

    If you on SW NO they would not work. You would be neg. unless you doing red days with no carbs (atkins!!)
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    ketostix readings.

    Also I think "sticky" or whoever controls this forum should have a separate thread for Ketostix readings,as I am sure this topic comes up too often
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    ketostix readings.

    Thanks, Don't worry not obsessed just interested. Makes me feel better if dark as I think more fat is being burned.
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    ketostix readings.

    I am sure this has been done to death, but is it better to have deep purple readings or pink or does it not make any difference. Mine are deep purple now, but this morning they were pale pink. I have drank 2 litres of water since 7 this morning, so I know it is not dehydration. thanks
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    Tell me about it. I think she is going to cut down the boozing and doing a diet is a good incentive. Just have to keep fingers crossed. She a nice person, so have to hope for the best.
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    suepass food diary

    B-bacon eggs with lots of toast and butter -wishful thinking. just the bacon and eggs. L- ham, chicken(with skin) salad-lettuce, spring onions x2. lots of vin and oil dressing.D- will be hot chicken,spring greens,runner beans (2.4 carbs per 100g) snack- small avocado lots of dressing Oil+vin...
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    Thanks all for your advice. I have passed it on but she going to do it anyway. Naff all I can do about it.
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    even more scary she is a practising registered nurse on night duty. AAHHHHHHHHHH. I used to work nights with her and she was great, then her marriage split up and this is the result. Am going to get her on internet dating, I am sure she is just very lonely. Middle aged and kids grown up with no...
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    Good glad you said that I can now tell her she will put weight on. There is nothing more I can do for her. I said I would find out, and I have. Many thanks
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    Well thanks all. Guess all I can do is keep nagging, no matter what I say she will do her own thing, as all addicts do, until they had enough. At least she will be getting some protein, which is more than she getting now. Also when you eat you drink less, so might actually help in the long run.
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    I too am or was in the medical profession (not now thank god) She is an experienced nurse of 20+ years and knows more than I and you put together about alcohol abuse and nutrition. All she wants to know is will she get bigger due to the calories? I have tried to help her until I am blue in the...
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    she is adamant to do it unless she thinks it will put weight on.
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    is 3lbs a week too ambitious?

    always aim low then you're less likely to be disappointed. Me I'd be happy with a bloody pound!!
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    alcoholics doing atkins

    HI all, this is not me honest!! My friend is an alcoholic or at least a very heavy drinker(3 bottles vodka per weeek) she wants to go on a diet and asked me whether Atkins would work for her. I have told her she would need to stop the drink, but she reckons the booze won't count as it has no...
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    Would u mind casting your eyes over...

    what weight do you want to be? and how old are you? are you big boned? you are tall like me (I'm big boned as) well and it does say in the Atkins book to be realistic I always dream of being 11stone again, but that was when I was in my 20's. I am now 47 and know that is unrealistic. I went to...
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    suepass food diary

    Thanks will have spring greens or lettuce instead.
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    In a Dilemma...

    I was doing LLL before Atkins. But As you can see I lose (if at all on Atkins) ignore the -411b today. That is dehydration from last night. Vodka!! Why don't you commit yourself to Atkins for 3 weeks and see how it goes, But don't make my mistake and gorge after a vlcd. I am sure that is why my...
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    Meh!

    Don't worry exactly the same happened to me. Mine were neg yesterday and I went on the p155 (not recommended) today it has gone very pink pale again. My totm started last tues, so was near finished yesterday. I bet tom you go pink again. Some people say we should chuck the stix out, but it makes...
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    suepass food diary

    Sun Brunch-streaky bacon x4 rasher scrambled eggsx2. 1 mims. D- will be x2 med sized lamb burger, string beans, x1 tea (with milk) x1 coffee with cream water++++++++ Am cutting down my portion sizes as I was being greedy and thinking about it was more than I used to eat.
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    suepass food diary

    found it and replied
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    OMG OMG OMG

    the vodka diet. Should start a forum:D
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    suepass food diary

    Sat- B-too busy at work L-lettuce. salami,liver pate(4carbs per 100g) D- home made lamb burger, lettuce, x2 tea, vodka-lots pepsi max (i know i know i know)
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    suepass food diary

    no there is nothing in my private messages. am I looking in the wrong place.
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    OMG OMG OMG

    yesterday I had the day from hell. started work at 07.30 and did not stop until 3pm, when I could eventually have lunch. came home did ketone test-neg. was so peed of I went on the vodka and pepsi max. tested today gone a little pink. weighed myself and guess what -411b.:D:D:D:D I know that an...
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    suepass food diary

    Hi folks you all know I am the freak who can't lose weight on Atkins. I hope you don't mind but if I use this thread for a week to write down all my food perhaps we can get to the bottom of why I am not losing, so if it is OK with you guys I will put down my food and you could all help by...
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    why am I so different and putting weight on

    yes I been on the watered down cream but the it has been suggested to ditch it for a while. I am going to wean myself off completely. but I love my morning tea. Would rather give up booze (not drinking alcohol for a week since back off hols)
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    why am I so different and putting weight on

    thanks all. feel a little better as I now have a plan. I will ditch sausages, cream, mayo. for one week and see how I go. will cut MIM down to one every other day and only have one morning tea with a splash of milk. if that does not work then will go on meal replacement for breakfast and lunch...
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    why am I so different and putting weight on

    HI, the sausages are from the best range about 89% meat. but will stop them. I am in ketosis, though only for past 2 days, and only gone to pink. I have also got all the drugs that Atkins recommends for freaks like me. I will also ditch the cream for a few days and see how it goes. also I must...
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    why am I so different and putting weight on

    I hope so I am at the end of my tether. I have even ordered "the new Atkins the new you" book.
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    why am I so different and putting weight on

    ok 2 days worth. Thursday b-4 cocktail sausages (1 carb) 1/2 a mims (no added sweetener) L-salami x6 slices. 5 lettuce leaves, 1 chilli, 2tbs mayo, other half of mim. x4 cocktail sausages. D- 3 rashers of belly of pork, 6 lettuce leaves, mayo and vin and oil dressing. mim (unsweetened) with...
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    why am I so different and putting weight on

    I hate moaning. I am not a moaner. Honest But I must be a freak. Apart from the weight gain, which I kidded myself was water, the tape measure now says that 7cm has gone on around my waist,in the last week, which would explain the tight trouser feeling. I am doing the diet correctly so won't...
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    I think I have messed up

    but are the mims allowed on induction
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    I think I have messed up

    on 11th June I came back off holiday (and not doing diet) and decided to go back on strict induction, no cheese, as Atkins really does not seem to be working for me. Anyhow I have been eating about 2 mims per day. I have just read that I should not be having these on induction. Is this correct...
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    Finally back in ketosis!

    Bet you glad. Well done me too. went pink today after five sodding days.
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    Stallers

    if your BMI was that you would be dead!!!
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    mystery weight gain

    exactly the same happened to me at the same amount of weight loss. I have been on holiday and broke the diet. I have been back for a week so wont know if I have lost any weight till Saturday. Try not to get too frustrated and keep OFF the scales. Atkins was obviously working for you and I am...
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    back again

    Go shopping. you can't do low fat, low calorie Atkins. Good luck.
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    ketosis neg after 4 days????

    Thanks all. One day I will have a smiley and good news.
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    ketosis neg after 4 days????

    HI been back on Atkins for 4 days. stix are still neg. Have been eating/drinking correctly. Does anyone else take ages to turn them pink. B- 2 sausages L= salami, ham, 1sausage. salad with mayo D=will be lamb with spring greens drinks made with double creamilk
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    cup measuremnt (NO not your boobs!!)

    I keep seeing recipies for 1/2 cup 2 cups etc. How much is this in liquid (mls)and veg(grams) I find is quite confusing. The Atkins book says about 1/2 a baseball. I cant picture that?? Cheers
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    flax seed-confusion

    Thanks all, Am around there on Thursday. Shopping morrisons today x
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    flax seed-confusion

    HI, I keep reading about these "MIM" things. Where do I buy flax flour from. I have seen flax SEED in sainsburys but have never seen the "flour" Could someone let me know what exactly I have to buy? and can I use it as a thickener for gravy? Thanks
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    Dont tell me i cant have cheese!!!

    HI I am the same as you. I went from vlcd similar to lighter life. 500 cals per day. I then swapped to atkins, and was not losing much. I have the same weight as you to lose (which is not huge) so I expect the weight loss is slower. I do empathise with you though it is so frustrating. I too use...
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    I am back

    thanks all. today I have had B-atkins shake L- Atkins shake (not been shopping until now. D- steak, lettuce, cucumber, Mayo. lemon juice. cheese (1onz)
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    I am back

    Hi all, blew my diet big time. Been on holiday all inclusive. stuck to the no carbs for first 3 days, (drank loads of vodka and diet coke) got so sick of the food, so eat all the worst things possible, pasta, rice, chips. OOPS. Surprisingly only 211b went back on. Am back on it now. But not so...
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    advise please

    Sorry leanne that was just a menu of the top of my head. I eat loads worked out my calories yesterday and it was about 2000. so here is what I had yesterday. B-x2 sausages L- packet of ham salad leaves 70g of pork scratchings D-Pork steak salad leaves x4 streaky bacon with the salads I had a...
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    Thinking of starting Atkins!

    stick with Splenda.
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    advise please

    My typical menu is: B baby advocado pear or 2 low carb sausages (2g) L-tuna mayo salad (leaves only) d-steak, salad (leaves only) Water water water I drink 3 cups of tea and one two coffee made with watered down double cream
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    thinking of joining

    Thanks, I like the atkins diet as it suits me, but if the scales are staying the same It's not working. I am off on holiday tomorrow, so will see how I feel when I come back.
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    thinking of joining

    I have been on Atkins for 2weeks and not lost anything. I have about a stone and a half to lose. Prior to this I was on a VLCD and lost 10 pounds, but could not stand it, so hence Atkins If I did come over to SW do you think I would put weight back on?? Am so desperate to lose weight.
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    advise please

    HI, The biggest most discontent winge bag here. Most of you prob know me!!! Anyhow my obsession continues- I have now lost nothing as yet another pound has gone on. Been on induction for 17days. Yes eat the right stuff. Stopped the cheese, cream and drink enough. The thing I was wondering about...
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    Rhubarb help

    I just looked it up on Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Rhubarb, raw and it said 5g per 100g. Hope you enjoyed it though!!
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    why the water

    Was wondering why is the amount of water so important to weight loss ?
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    giving up

    kieran, did not mean to ignore you I was just so peed off. I feel OK and not as fat as before. I sleep better too. Ransh- Thanks am glad I not the only one having a difficult time. Have restocked my cupboards. Only a few days worth as off to Lanzarote on fri 3rd June. will be sooooo strict with...
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    giving up

    Thanks Leanne. Am so glad I can relate to you. Have just had streaky bacon, egg, leaf salad, mayo and a baby advocado,with a few pork scratchings. does this sound OK
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    saved by the pork scratchings...

    what are the carbs on them, and can you have them on induction
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    giving up

    Thanks all. Am going to stop the cheese/cream. Am off on holiday Friday- so this is the worst time for the diet to fail. I am so angry, I am going to dig my heels in and not give up. The flab is going and that is an end to it!!!
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    giving up

    Now been on this diet for two weeks. lost 2pounds first week, now put on a pound. It is not pre-menstrual as not due until around 12th June. Have been in Ketosis all the time. (today I am not) Have only eaten stuff on the allowed list. Will cut out cheese and cream. Am so fed up. Have bought the...
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    My Ticker!!!

    THANK YOU. Your are so clever. It has driven me nuts. Can now put Just one on.
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    My Ticker!!!

    I have gone into my signature but it only gives me the choice to "edit" when I press on this I can't see a delete option
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    how do you use soya flour

    I will just try and experiment
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    My Ticker!!!

    How do I delete my Tickers. It is driving me crazy.
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    what Dr Atkins thinks we should have lost after 2wks

    I tried to make a table but it would not paste it. This is for woman only Basically if you have less than 20 pounds to lose then anything above 4 pounds in 14day is fine If you have 20-50 to lose than anything above 6 is fine Over 50 pounds and anything above 8 is fine. This is taken...
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    slow losers on induction

    I eat everything on the allowed list. The only thing I do wrong is have full fat milk- but only enough for 4 cups of tea and I count it in the cabs allowance.
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    Totally caved in

    HI, thought I was pi55ed off!! tomorrow is another day bla bla bla. But it really is. The good thing is you will wake up with a hangover (if it was 2 bottles and not 2 glasses) and what do we all want with a hangover? Yes a fry up, and you can have one without feeling bad, in fact it means you...
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    slow losers on induction

    Am I the only one that has only lost about two pounds in about 10 days. Have not cheated, drank my water and still the scales don't seem to be moving in the right direction. I read on here about all the weight people lose in the first and second weeks, but diddley squat for me:cry: ignore my...
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    weight gain

    Am weighing in the mornings, but will stop and do once per week. Am drinking plenty and sticking to induction. Have bought some of the supplements atkins suggests on p260, from Holland and Barrett. Also got dandy lion root from them as fingers feel puffy (hope that spelt right!!) Will keep going...
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    weight gain

    Am so upset. on Tuesday the scales said I was 12st 12. Today they say I am 13st 1. I don't understand. I have been continuously in ketosis. I guess it must be water (can't be pms) is there anything natural I can add to my diet to stop it happening, or should I cut down my water consumption...
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    how do you use soya flour

    Can you add Soya flour straight to liquid or does it go lumpy-like normal flour? Or should you add the liquid to it, like corn flour. or should you mix with fat from meat prior to adding stock for gravy. Have just bought a bag and want to use it for thickening things like gravy, and...
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    can't eat

    I been in ketosis for 6 weeks. been on low calorie diet for 5. - been in ketosis for 5 and half weeks at first the Atkins was great. now for the last two days I feel ill. - complete loss of appetite, the thought of cheese, eggs, meat and anything makes me gag. Is this normal?? All I can face is...
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    What Atkins products would you recommend to a Newbie x

    for me cream is a defo. I make 300 mls of milk out of 50mls of cream. just add water. I can't live without a cups of tea. Black is not the same. Also a mini chopper, to make salad dressings. A salad is only as good as the dressing!! research recipes and plan your meals in advance. Don't keep...
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    eating more calories than before. Does it matter

    Well done on your weight loss.
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    eating more calories than before. Does it matter

    Am a bit worried, before Atkins my total calorie intake was around 300 cals per day less. but my carb intake was around 90. Does this matter, or should I cut back on cals. I have only been doing this a few days and not due to weigh until Monday. Thanks
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    going over cheese and cream allowance

    Thanks all Damn just got two large packets on a buy one get one free!! Oh well would be more cheesed off if I don't lose at least a pound. Thanks
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    Coconut oil

    you can definatly use worcester sauce as it is one of the Atkins recipies (induction) Also you can use Soy (reduced salt). use this link www.atkins.com/Program/low-carb-online-tools.aspx for the Atkins website and you will see on the top bar it says free tools. there is a carb counter, and...
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    going over cheese and cream allowance

    HI, was wondering whether it mattered where your protein comes from. I am managing to stick to 20grms of carbs a day. But today I used around 150mls cream(for tea/coffee and about 150 grams of cheese. I also had lean beef, salad and aubergines, and one 3g carb shake. Does that sound OK? It won't...
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    Caffiene-

    HI, please could someone explain why tea (the good old PG tips sort) and instant coffee seem to be a no no. I remain in ketosis despite drinking around 5 cups of tea and 2 cups of coffee. (use cream watered down rather than milk) if it's added as part of your carb count I can't understand why...
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    HELPAm confused about Atkins Diet

    Please help. I have been doing a low carb, and low calorie diet for almost 5 weeks. I am in ketosis and only lost 5 poxy pounds. My average calorie intake is about 700 per day. I want to start the Atkins (waiting for the book to come) but I just don't get it. If you are eating all this high...
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    not losing much weight

    Hi, I am on a low carb and a vlcd. I have been doing this for about 3 weeks and only lost 5llb. I admit I have broken it once per week, but not really binged. My calorie intake never goes above 2000 when I have.. I eat on average 700 cals per day. I don't understand why I am not losing. I have...
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    Broke diet "big time"

    Cheers to you both. Have got back on and determined to stay on it until my holiday in just over two weeks. Hopefully will get to 11.7 llb by the time we go.
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    Broke diet "big time"

    :break_diet::break_diet::break_diet: I was doing so well and then last week I had 3 functions to attend. Due to the fact of turning everything down since beg of Sept I went to all of them which were meals out in indian restaurants. I meant to just stick to chicken tikka with no sauce...
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    Feeling gutted

    :break_diet::break_diet::break_diet: I was doing so well and then last week I had 3 functions to attend. Due to the fact of turning everything down since beg of Sept I went to all of them which were meals out in indian restaurants. I meant to just stick to chicken tikka with no sauce...
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    no weight loss

    Don't worry HI, I know how you feel. I did not lose any weight for two weeks in fact last W/E my scales said I had put on 211b. Today (5 days later) I have lost 4llb. I think when we do these diets for a long time our bodies get used to it and for some reason the weight loss goes slower then...
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    Why has my weight loss slowed so much?

    Thanks all, it is now really frustrating. I want to be 11 something and get out of the 12 stone something. sue.
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    do you calorie count salad?

    If you create a free account with this website (no sending spam either) it does all the counting for you. It is great. You can also create your own food from the nutrition labels. FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal
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    Coke Zero - Yay or Nay???

    I am pretty sure citric acid (from lemon limes orange etc has sugar in it as does all fruit, it can take you out of ketosis
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    Why has my weight loss slowed so much?

    I was doing Lighter life Light but could no longer afford it. I am now having two Dietimeal food packs and a high protein no or low carb evening meal. My total calories range from 700-900 cals per day. In the last two weeks I have only lost 1.5llb. Could anyone tell me why and is it likely to...
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    Going LLL on my own

    Only 2llb this week. Guess it had to slow down at some point. The main thing is I am still following the LLL diet.
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    Need encouragement

    reply to jezabella Hi yes I am sort of. I am doing my own version cos could not afford LLL. I buy packs of dietimeal and have 3 per day plus evening meal from foods allowed on LLL. The food packs contain virtually the same stuff as LLL give or take 30-50 cals. The best thing is the money I am...
  125. S

    Need encouragement

    Don't worry it will pass. If you read my blogs you will see that I mention food less and less. For a while all I went on about was curry. I could have killed for a full fat Indian. Now food is something I simply eat cos I have to. It is in fact a burden to me and I could quite happily live off 3...
  126. S

    Going LLL on my own

    I'm still going strong Thanks. I have been working too damn hard and have had a chest infection so just been dosing in front of the tv in the evenings. The diet is going OK but the shakes from dietimeal are not as nice as LLL but I am saving around £100 pm doing it this way. I have my second...
  127. S

    Leaving LLL group

    just testing my ticker
  128. S

    Hi :)

    Everyone has said everything so won't repeat, all the best
  129. S

    Low Calorie Dieting

    If you are going to do a vlcd make sure you research it and know what you are doing.
  130. S

    Would you recommend it?

    You will be fine I found the first week awful, then after that I was fine. I have now lost a stone and it took me under four weeks. It will fly by. All the best and good luck.
  131. S

    Going LLL on my own

    Since last week my ticker shows I have lost 711b but this new weight is on my scales (set to weigh in pounds and not Kg), first thing in the morning and wearing nothing, so I am not that excited about it. The main thing is I have lost. Next week will be more accurate.
  132. S

    Going LLL on my own

    thanks Thanks. I have ordered a few which claim to be LL. However I am going to order through Exante when I need some more
  133. S

    Going LLL on my own

    diet shop Hi, I spent all morning researching and googled one called "my diet shop ltd" it claims to sell LL products. I have only ordered a small amount and will compare nutritional stuff with genuine LL products. If it is rubbish I will use slim fast. They also advertise stuff on this site. I...
  134. S

    Going LLL on my own

    Hi all, due to sudden financial problems I am no longer going to my group meetings. However I am going to continue to do food replacement from the internet. I am determined not to relapse and waste all that effort and money on stuffing myself. I at least now have a good knowledge of LLL. I am...
  135. S

    Leaving LLL group

    IGNORE THIS THREAD. POSTED IN ERROR due to sudden financial problems I am no longer going to my group meetings. However I am going to continue to do food replacement from the internet. I am determined not to relapse and waste all that effort and money on stuffing myself. I at least now have a...
  136. S

    WEEK 5 WI

    don't be disapointed oi, don't be down. We are bound to slow down. I know what you mean about not being hungry. It is now a nuisance to eat !! I too have only been doing 2 packs per day, so probably same will happen. As I said keep your chin up you are still heading in the right direction. Next...
  137. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Glad you got your ticker going. x
  138. S

    LLL management

    Thanks to all. I was so confused whether to do RTM or not. I have decided not to as I can take slimfast or whatever to Goa to have during the day and have very low carb evening meal. Also I am a bit peeved as I thought that the RTM was included in the eight week course and only learned yesterday...
  139. S

    Question

    Thanks everyone.
  140. S

    Question

    Could someone tell me. Are you allowed to join slimming world purely to maintain weight. Or only have about 7llb to lose.
  141. S

    LLL management

    Hi, Only me again. I am due to finish LLL in 5 weeks and can only do first week of LLL RTM. As am off on holiday to India. I was going to go on holiday and continue to do food packs by day and lowish carb evening meal. What I am wondering is do you think it is possible when I come back to then...
  142. S

    RTM advice

    thanks thanks I will.
  143. S

    RTM advice

    Hello all I have another 5 weeks on LLL then I was going to go into RTM, the only thing is I could only do first session as off to India for holiday 5 days after for 3 weeks, so seems a bit pointless in only doing one session. I would love to ask how to do RTM and how much and what foods to...
  144. S

    WEEK 4 WI

    Thanks I lost 3llb :D:D which makes it a whole stone in 3 weeks. I just can't believe it.:clap::clap: I am going to do another 5 weeks then I won't be able to do RTM as I am going on holiday to India (curry at last !!!!!) so could only do first session anyway. I will have to find out from LL...
  145. S

    WEEK 4 WI

    Dreading tomorrow I am dreading mine, as my scales say exactly the same apart from one pound. Do you reckon that's how it goes sometimes?
  146. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    cheers thanks I was in a hurry
  147. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    FTAO Schweetthang Sorry, I did change my answer because I could not give you a proper list and was a bit worried you would not get the vits and stuff you need, so I thought Slimfast would be more beneficial as you would be able to follow a proper programme, especially as Lighter Life has been in...
  148. S

    WEEK 4 WI

    Well doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell doneWell done. PS Go...
  149. S

    Fluid question

    Thanks all. I have just been researching it and found out something interesting. So here goes - - - - The liver breaks down fat stores but also acts as a back up for the kidneys, so if you don't drink enough the liver is doing two jobs and does not break down the fat as efficiently as it should...
  150. S

    Fluid question

    I am confused. Please could someone tell me how much fluid we are supposed to be drinking per day. I am hearing anything from2L to 4L plus the water in the food packs. I have been having about 2L in total, but now I don't think I am having enough. 2nd question is if we are supposed to be having...
  151. S

    Carb question

    I am really enjoying eating liver at the moment but I notice Lambs liver has 3.6 carbohydrate per 100g. Not being a carb queen I thought one of you experts could tell me whether that is high or low.:confused::confused::confused:
  152. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Oh dear Hope you OK and glad you got your feet up.xx:D
  153. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Try doing Slim fast instead
  154. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    good to hear from you Hi good to hear from you. Glad you doing well. Let us know how your weigh in goes. Mine's Tuesday. I can't believe a week has almost gone. Yes it is expensive but I guess I was spending easily that down the pub and take-away, so probably I am saving money. I needed to cut...
  155. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Good luck with tom We are losing at about the same rate. It is my 3rd WI on Tues but I started LLL a week before the group so technically we have been on the packs for the same amount of time. Hope you get the results you want and let us know. Sue.
  156. S

    Hello, Im a newbie and a bit lost so far !

    a bit confused Hi there, I am a bit confused which diet you are doing. It sounds like Lighter Life Light. If this is the case your LLLC should have explained everything to you.:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
  157. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    thanks It is incredable you went that long. I have told my friend about you (she just starting LL) I have told her to join MiniMins and to look and your profile and to contact you for help. (hope you don't mind) Today has been OK though I did have rather a large meal and now feel too stuffed...
  158. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    HI Yes I am glad but when I think I have about another 7 weeks to go it seems like ages. Then I look back and think that the last two weeks have gone really quickly. I am just impatient. How is it going with you. Are you finding it OK?
  159. S

    3 days 2,5 kilo.

    cost I pay £49 pw It's a set price for LLL. Just LL is about £66 PW for 28 food packs.
  160. S

    "Big girls you are beautiful" - Smaller girls...?

    wish I looked like you Wow you look stunning you could easily be a model. But please don't lose any more weight 'cos you will get a lolly pop head and look weird. Victoria Beckham 'aint attractive. Thought I would just mention it as all the forums are about how much weight people have lost...
  161. S

    3 days 2,5 kilo.

    I eat in the evening. I should get weighed at your group as it' the same time every week. You can drink coffee till the cows come home, but it may explain your headache If at all possible try going to bed earlier and have a more natural routine. All the best.
  162. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    quick answers Yes you can have a bar and a shake on the same day-however you can only have one bar per day. Really glad things going well for you. will catch up again soon.x:D
  163. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Another 4.5llb off. Another few to go and I will reach a stone. Was looking back at my SW and WW weight loss. It took me almost 11 weeks to reach that. I simply cant believe it. I have also gone down two notches on my belt that I wear for work. It feels great. Thanks all for remembering it was...
  164. S

    Help, I've pushed the boundaries

    Wow I am going to report you to the LLL police they will bung you in prison with nothing but shakes and water for ever!!!! You ate some FOOD that's all. You are not going to put on the 6llb you have lost. You may have taken yourself out of ketosis so will be a bit crap going back into it, but...
  165. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Good luck with your Diet. It does take some getting used to but stick with it and the pounds do come off. My 2nd weigh in is today. Will update later. once again all the best.
  166. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    I did not get a duck either. and thankfully finding that adding the powders to water rather than the other way around I don't don't need a stick blender as that would be a real problem remembering to take it to work and bring it home again.
  167. S

    WEEK 3 WI

    God 11llb in 3 weeks. Well done. My turn on Tuesday for WI. Scales at home have not changed since last week. Dreading its going to be the same. When you stay the same or only lose a pound it is very frustrating. Glad you did well though.
  168. S

    Lighter Life Light V CD

    Yes they both seem the same. As I am Lighter life LIGHT I get to eat one low calorie, no carb meal per day so my price is £49. Will stick with this one. Thanks for getting back.
  169. S

    Word Association

    thirst
  170. S

    Lighter Life Light V CD

    I am on Lighter Life Light so I get one low carb,low calorie (about 400cals) total cals per day is around 800. I pay £49.00per week. Please could someone tell me what the difference between mine and CD is. Thanks
  171. S

    Photos

    Thank you so much I have just installed it and feel I can write with more confidence as my spelling is appalling, I get so embarrassed. once again thank you you are a star.
  172. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    top tip for mixing powder soups and porridge. HI, yes the lumps. I have found that if you mix soups/porridge in luke warm water they disolve almost instantlay. You must add the powder to the water. Then shove them in the micorwave or saucpan to heat through. Gauaranteed no lumps. The only...
  173. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Glad you ok. I know what you mean about wavering. My husband took his 12 yr old daughter and her friend out today and they went for proper chips. Thank goodness I could not go as not sure I could have resisted pinching a few. I find it easier at work as kept busy and don't have to think too...
  174. S

    Italian woman sues EasyJet after 'being told she was too fat'

    On the upside she might be so embarassed she spends her compo on Lighter Life!!
  175. S

    Just looking at kerry

    Not being rude but the one at the bottom with you wearing a pink flowery dress is too thin. You have a bit of a "lollypop" head. please don't look like Victoria Beckaham she is way too thin. With best intentions.
  176. S

    Do you think the diet killed her ?

    perhaps she did what that other lady did. Drink too much too quickley, and overloaded her system. What ever the reason my thoughts are with her freinds and family.
  177. S

    My Big Breakfast #2

    always makes me smile. Can't wait to see the pictures. Do you like the picture of my breakfast oh and lunch too!!!!
  178. S

    quick question

    Does anyone use chat back. I have been in there and there never seems to be anyone using it.
  179. S

    Not STRICTLY new but a new start...

    You are brave. Just wanted to say best of luck.
  180. S

    I can't get my head around this

    I love your breakfast photos, and I liked the comment that someone said about putting it on slimfast. My sense of humor!! You look like a different person and I bet you feel like one too. How much more do you want to lose? Good thing about these diets it that it keeps you off the booze. Pints of...
  181. S

    Hello

    all the best and hope it goes well for you
  182. S

    Hello to you all

    Good luck on your weight lose.
  183. S

    hello, another newcomers here :)

    Hi there, what diet are you planning on doing.We have about the same weight to lose.
  184. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Hi Mumbles Was just wonering how you were getting on. Not seen you post for a while. Are you finding the diet hard? It is day 10 for me now and this is the first day I have not felt *hite. Think I have turned a corner. anyhow just wanted to check in with you
  185. S

    Feeling awful

    still can't believe it's the same person
  186. S

    LLLiteand BMIover 29

    Funny I was the other way around. I wanted to do LL as I thought it would be easier than having to think about cooking any food at all. I can understand how you feel though the thought of not eating is pretty scarey and the thought of being permantly hungry is daunting, but believe me you won't...
  187. S

    Photos

    HI, I have also found out that if they are too big it still says uploaded successful. They lie!! try making them smaller if you are still having problems. That was the problem I was having trying to create an album.
  188. S

    Atkins with one eye on the calories!

    Hi, Do you actually get fed up eating. and do you have to eat loads in order to lose weight.
  189. S

    first weigh in on LLL+ forum advice pleae.

    Feel really positive. And I have found the thanks button. It is 50 posts. will use it loads now. Don't suppose there is a spell checker I am not seeing is there or do you need 100000 posts for that!!
  190. S

    Got tolose weight

    All the best. Don't do what I did and eat the same or worse cos I think tabs will get rid of excess fat. They don't. Good luck.
  191. S

    Hello from a new LLer in London :)

    Hi and welcome, I can't give you advice about your holiday, but I am sure lots of people will. all the best
  192. S

    Feeling awful

    Blonde logic my reply did not come out properly. I was wondering what the zone was.
  193. S

    Feeling awful

    Hi :break_diet:
  194. S

    Photos

    you have to have 20 posts then you can upload your own, but only on the mini mims gallery. It won't let you create an album until you have 50. to view peopls pics i think you still have to have 20 then you click on the bit to the left of their post where it says view so-in-so's photo gallery...
  195. S

    Where oh where is the thanks button

    Well that sorts that out. I was driving me crazy. cheers
  196. S

    I thought this forum was for support??

    Cheers much better today. just the thank you button bugging me. I use fresh chilli as the sauces all use chilli anyway. I am sure it is allowed though I have not checked. It is not as though you use much just one or two fresh ones has sweet FA in them except a bit of fire!!!
  197. S

    Where oh where is the thanks button

    I cant find it or see it. the only thing i see on the bottom of your posts to me is there is nothing else. no red post dots or otherwise. HELP HELP HELP!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
  198. S

    first weigh in on LLL+ forum advice pleae.

    cheers for that. I want to use the thank button but cant find it.
  199. S

    calorie question

    I notice you thank people how do you do this. In tech support if says ther should be a thumbs up on the bottom right I can only see edit,quote,multi quote and quick reply. Where is it? thanks
  200. S

    first weigh in on LLL+ forum advice pleae.

    Just been to first meeting and first wi. LLLC told me I had lost 5.5llb but I make it 6.4- as I had lost 2.9kg. still it's loads for my standards. Normally at other slimming clubs I only lose 0.5-1.5llb pw. Just had to tell you all. I seen to have so many threads going on I am losing track. Is...
  201. S

    my first weigh in

    I have just lost 5.5llb in the first week of LLL:D:D:D:D:D yippeeeeee
  202. S

    I can't get my head around this

    Thanks all, you are all right it is a case of greener grass. I have just had my first WI and lost 5.5llb (Iam on lighter life lite) to me that is amazing as WW and SW it took me almost 3 weeks to lose that amount. I will stick with it and best of luck to all you Atkins.
  203. S

    calorie question

    Thanks, I am getting to grips with it now. I wanted to hoard loads of veg on plate to look a big helping but I want to break away from large portion sizes because that was my downfall with my weight.
  204. S

    Feeling awful

    Mumbles I got a bit confused I was answering blond logic so the photo thing was intended for her. You should have a look they are amazing.
  205. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    I lost 5.5llb. But I know a lot of it is water. Still that amount would have taken best part of 3 weeks to shift at WW and SW. I am so exhausted (been very long day at work) did not have time to eat. I only had 125 calories from 09.00 until 8pm this evening. Felt terrible but had meal now...
  206. S

    I can't get my head around this

    I am a week into Lighter life light. But am soooo envious of you lot. How on earth can you eat loads of fried food and lose weight. I am paying about £50pw plus I still have to buy food for 7 meals. to me I am paying to starve. How mad is that. Could you imagine telling some poor sod that in the...
  207. S

    hello all

    Hi, hope you do well. You probably all ready know this but if you go to the "forum jump" drop down list there is a sepetate forum just for SW. It's under diet clubs. all the best
  208. S

    Hello

    Have you tried Lighter Life. There is someone on here with a BMI of about 66 and she has lost most of her weight. It might be worth a try and certainly can't be as risky as surgery. whatever you chose make sure it's right for YOU. all the best sue.
  209. S

    hello!confused!

    Hi Lolik 123 I have done just the big two WW and SW. For me it just took too long and the weight was coming off too slowly. I have also tried using things like Alli tablets but became lazy on the diet. As a last resort I am trying Lighter Life Light. The reason for this is that I want quick...
  210. S

    Feeling awful

    Thanks, I just need to get my imagination going again. Feeling much better. Have WI first one tomorrow so hopefully will feel more positive. cheers all for now.x
  211. S

    Feeling awful

    Yes I am sure you are right. I just looked at your photos. OMG you don't look like you. It is so amazing. My first weigh in is tomorrow. Am apprehensive incase it is not much. But so long as it is down then it's heading the right way.
  212. S

    Feeling awful

    Thank you. Do you think it is possible to have chilli withdrawl. The reason I ask is that I eat exceptionally hot food and have not had any for a week, cos fresh chillis were not on food list. Anyhow tonight I cooked my burger with some and now I feel loads better and my mood changed almost...
  213. S

    I thought this forum was for support??

    Thank you it is much appreciated. That makes sense. I thought that it was all LLL people reading so could not work out why no one got back. I do actually feel better. Believe it or not I think I was craving hot fresh chillis. I eat very very hot food and not had any for a week. I believe it's...
  214. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Hey mumbles how did it go today?
  215. S

    I thought this forum was for support??

    Is it just me. I was feeling really upset earlier and posted a thread. lots of people have read it but not one person showed any support. I have noticed this on other threads as well. Surley if someone is feeling rotten it's up to all of us to make contact. I am completely new to all of this...
  216. S

    Pancras's weight loss journey.

    Keep going girl!!
  217. S

    Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here!

    none of you look the same people. It gives me great hope. Well done all of you
  218. S

    Treat ideas?

    book a holiday to a hot county, buy some lovely swimwear and show off your curves that will all be nice and proportioned. best of luck and stick with it.
  219. S

    Claire's diary of food and thoughts

    Hi I have started Lighter life light but wish I had done Atkins. It seems so wierd that you can eat so much and still lose weight. How much have you lost and in how long. Do you think it is wise to suddenly change from one diet to another. I have only been doing LLL for 6 days, but I am so...
  220. S

    Week 5 and struggling

    HI, hope you feeling better. Thought I would just say hello. Was wondering how you were getting on. all the best
  221. S

    Feeling awful

    :cry:Sorry to moan, but I feel so down and miserable. It is my 6th day and I feel exhausted, I have no enthusiasm for life and I just want the day to end. Nothing bad has happened I just feel that if this diet is making me feel so dreadful is it worth it. The road ahead seems so long and not...
  222. S

    calorie question

    Thanks. I am keeping it to about 300-400 so should be ok
  223. S

    calorie question

    I am on lighter life lite and was wondering how many calories I should aim for in the meal. thanks
  224. S

    WEEK 2 WI

    Well done. I am on day 5 and feeling really hungry-craving stuff like Big mac and BK. Stuff I never used to eat anywany!! Does week 2 get better and did you have these urges the first week. once again well done.
  225. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    We both have our meetings at the beg of the week. Tues eve is my first weigh in. Am quite apprehensive (which they had a spell checker on this thing!!) If I have lost loads I will say it's cos of water. If I have only lost a couple of pounds I will go mental!! which ever I will still moan. But...
  226. S

    Lighter Life Light

    Hi, I am new to this so thought I would say hello. I am on day 4 of my LLL diet and I think the worst is over. Yest I felt like death but am ok today. one thing is confusing me. Can I swap 300mls of skimmed milk for 100 mls of semi-skimmed. I so hate skimmed. looking forward to being slim and...
  227. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    I think it will work. Yes it's 3 packs and one meal. I know what you mean about weight going on. I have done SWorld and WW-too damn slow and you have to think about food too much. I got sick of it. my weekness was take-away indian and lager. As for the water I have naturally felt thirstier than...
  228. S

    unsure if this is allowed on LLL???

    Please could someone give me advise on this. I can't stand skimmed milk and don't much like black drinks. We are allowed 300mls of skimmed milk per day. Would it matter if i was having 100mls of semi-skimmed instead? opinions please.
  229. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Hi, thanks for getting back. So far not too bad. Day 3 (yest)was the worst. I felt so ill but woke up to day and felt much better. I think I have gone into this ketosis I hear so much about. I am no longer feeling sick with hunger. I keep weighing myself though (about x3per day!!) have taken...
  230. S

    Any other new starters on Lighter Life Light??

    Hi, I am on my 3rd day on LLL. My first weigh in will be next tuesday evening. I just hope it will be more successful than WW and Slim wrld. It took for ever and I lost motivation. At the moment I don't feel great but I know that my mood will change. be good to hear from a new person to...
  231. S

    Ready to quit!!!!

    I am new too HI, this is only my 3rd day and i feel like *hit. I have every side effect going. But I have read that the first week that is normal so not giving up. I would be more than happy if I lost a steady 2llb a week. Slimming world and WW I only ever lost about 1llb or 0.5llb and that was...
  232. S

    suepass

    how do you get the weight tracker on your profile
  233. S

    suepass

    thanks both for your help. I was starting to think there is something wrong. my weigh in is on Tuesday evening. how much weight have you lost on average pet week?
  234. S

    suepass

    Thanks. I hope so 'cos I feel so hungry that I can't concentrate, I am bad tempered and have a feeling of nausea. Just to add to it I resent thin people eating lovely fatty chips !!! just hoping this empty feeling goes away soon.
  235. S

    suepass

    Hi, I am new to this and LLL. I am 45 5'10 tall and weigh about 13.8. I have about 2 stone to lose. This is my 3rd day and so far not too bad. Though do feel very hungry. Not sure how long it takes to go into ketosis.
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