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Hi Bananas yes you definitely can :) just keep thinking of those clothes u want to wear ;) x

Ok been awol!! Had birthday and a funeral plus issues at Uni and splitting up with OH ..... Need to focus and get back on track :) Hello to everyone x

That sounds like a very exclusive membership lol x

I know it sounds a bit strange and u have probably done it , but google pre and post pics particularly the american clinic sites . Even given prob bits of air brushing they are pretty inspirational ( might not good idea when anyone looking over shoulder !! My son still thinks I'm strange !!) r...

Hi ok great to be back on track ...even went to the gym ! Drank loads of water so spent equal amounts of time on loo !! Katycan hope ur knee op has been a success :) Used arnica cream post op for haematoma and other bruising but havnt tried the oil . Physio was 10 mins post surgery but did do...

Hope u feel better . Good luck with spinning :) glad my knees are dodgy so don't have to try it ;) You will look amazing after op :) 3 peeps I know have had it done and just wish they'd had it done sooner :) Have a good day x

Thx for advice :) .... Did well .. Finished employment essay and ate pack and veg BUT then found the wine :( Oh well tomorrow's Monday lol :)

Sorry to hear it's been tough lately . Well done for ignoring Ice cream :) just think a moment on the lips ...lifetime on the hips !! Doesn't always stop me though! X

Hi ur boobs r going to be amazing !! Hope tum feeling better soon :) When I was in hosp last, shared room with girl who had drains in and they were fine .. Sounds worse than actually is so don't worry there x

Ty am on half term from uni although have 2 essays to write plus 2 presentations to do ! Am going to get back into gym .. Not been going cos of knee but then worse if don't exercise :( Am determined cos don't like having multiple chins !

Have a good break . Periods always stuff things up :( just try and stay positive and think how good it feels when clothes that no longer fitted actually do :) x

Hi well done you for refusing all those fattening foods ! Dress sounded lovely and to my mind a comment from a 16 yr old is worth loads :) Don't think of it as 1lb but in terms of oz ... Sounds much better :) Have a good day x

Hi Julz mine is 10th nov :) Been off plan big time but amazingly have only put on 2lbs and haven't really been seeking out carbs :) So will carry on and do packs today . Just been so bad on personal front and I know I comfort eat and drink lol. Thx for everyones positive comments ... They really...

Hi just been catching up with your diary . Brilliant news for date for op. Know what you mean about stocking up with pjs! Don't worry about drains ... They sound worse than they actually are . Btw very yummy coat :) x

That's brilliant news... Glad everything going well :) good luck at dentist :)

Ok I'm back :) had real hiccup this week cos of personal probs and hit carbs and everything else in sight big time :( But is bday in 3 weeks so will go totally back on it and won't give up cos love feeling looser in my clothes :) x

Hi sorry haven't posted for few days ... Glad exam went well ... Know what u mean about doing coats up :) Keep thinking about all those tops u can have post op x

Sorry not been posting last few days... Great to hear ur still doing fantastic and also going to gym in this awful weather :)

Today was totally awful for various reasons and to cap it all I ordered chinese takeaway :( Tried to justify it by not ordering carbs but now cross with myself :( Would have. Been so easy to give up but it was the thought of all the positives from you lot thats kept me going :) So will count as...

I've given up on sizes although I have been known to cut out size labels on coats / jackets if they are really depressing ;) Anyway the positive is u r thinking about the size 16 :) You r doing really well ..you'll be there def before xmas :) x

So pleased for you :) :) :) Hope u get a cancellation then omg . Thought of seeing feet again .. I know what u mean ! The possibilities are endless ! I can't personally paint toenails as they get in the way !!! X

Sorry to hear about the funeral but glad it went well . Makes u realise how many carbs we all used to eat when seeing a buffet !! Well done for sticking with it :)

Thanks for the suggestions ... Very welcome . Feeling much more positive today . Took step mums dog for long walk in sunshine after uni :) Been good but need to drink more water :) Find it harder when it's cold weather !! Can't really drink gallons of black coffee although have been getting a...

Great loss on refeed u must be really pleased :)

Hi is it your wi tomorrow ? If so good luck:)

Lol about the wine :) great news about the top and socks !! I'm finding it harder in the evenings as it gets dark so early ! Got lots of uni stuff I should be reading but got the munchies :( Well done for sticking with it and have a good day tomorrow x

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Hi lol about the dog! Today ok but knee pissing me off plus having to do group work at uni and one person does bugger all and then claims the glory! (meanwhile she's been posting on Facebook what a fab time she had at the weekend at various restaurants while me and the other girl were slaving...

I love ketosis when u really don't want to eat something especially when that something is something naughty!! Fab loss this week x

Hi I'm like you ...I keep on sneaking on scales but then get peeved if not gone down! OMG really struggled as I made flapjacks for kids and so wanted to eat some crumbs but knew if I had just a few crumbs I'd want a whole piece!! I've drunk loads but seem to spend most of my time in loo at he...

Hi sorry to hear u r not feeling great :( How long has it been going on for cos presumably if it is virus it won't last that long? Try and relax and chill! Hugs x

Good luck ...I'm sure you will do fantastic as this is so much tastier than CD. Look forward to hearing how ur doing. I love the forum...everyone is so hepful and encouraging:)

You look really pretty in the pictures and a lot of people would be happy to be that size :) Anyway sounds like you are doing great and will soon be how you want to be!! Glad everything sorted... Hope you had a good day :)

Yeah sometimes just need it :) Like the others say just carry on ...it is so worthwhile and we will all be the slimmer peeps that we want to be ;) Have a good day tomorrow x

Glad the refeed going well :) There are some advantages to 'boyfriends' ...especially when you fancy a change !! x

Well done for sticking with it and seeing such great results. Love it when clothes feel like you fit into them rather than squeezing into them!! Loving your positives:)....x

Hi sorry did reply but from my phone and seems to have lost the replies:( Anyway...Asian salad was not strictly on plan but so yummy figured that it was better than hitting the choc biscuits! lettuce,spring onions,ribbons of carrot, coriander,cherry toms with dressing of grated ginger, garlic...

Well done you ....absolutely brilliant:D Make sure you get something nice as a reward!! x

3 layers works for me too lol though I substitute one sports bra for cropped sports top :) Hope u have good news by end of the week :) Ps go ask !! X

Went off plan as sister's birthday but tried to avoid carbs . Hopefully not done too much damage and offered to drive so didn't drink:) will be back with. Engeance tomorrow as wi is on Monday

And lots of ice to munch on ;)

Every time I see the word 'gym' makes me feel guilty I haven't been this week ;) kina got out the habit when had knee op :( hope u having nice relaxing time :)

Agree totally it's boredom that does it and I realise I consume lots of calories without really noticing while grazing ! Even cleaned out cupboards this week !! Have a good day :)

Hope u enjoy new chair and gym and keep on feeling brave ;)

All u were missing was a pint of lager then !! Have a good weekend with lots of water x

Hi just think smelly breath = fat going !! I've even resorted to clearing out cupboards to keep me busy and looking at clothes websites for nice things I can wear when less chunky lol. Good luck for today :)

Thanks everyone . Hospital appt today to discuss failure of knee op:(apparently kneecap replacement needs different specialist :( Anyway been good ... Really loving hazelnut shake.! Made really yummy asian salad and tortured myself by watching cooking show !! Friends are plotting surprise for...

Stay positive and think of the inches you've already lost:) you've almost managed a stone which is fantastic . Make sure u keep drinking the water !! x

Thanks for that but really just need to split and get it over with :( Ok today been good ... Lots of studying done and was down 2 lb . Still cant resist weighing cos need to make sure am on track :) Extra protein yesterday def helped with tiredness levels :)

Well done for resisting :) I made yummy spaghetti carbonara for family and really wanted little bowl for me but knew if I tasted it that would be it !! Hope u have good day tomorrow u r doing fantastic x

Hi we were tog for 15 years before we got married !! Just go for it !! x though I'm prob not best to advise uas am about to split up !! x

Lol i haven't tried the curry yet !! Found they all look awful but the others have tasted ok !

Good luck with refeed . I found after doing lipotrim that carbs seemed to really put weight on :( plus allthe cakes lol!

Ok did well today but have been feeling really tired :( so had full quota of protein and definitely much better this evening :) Don't know if its cos back at uni and using brain again or diet !! Things at home really bad with OH so doesn't help :( studying and losing triple chins keeping me...

You're doing so well :) I always hate how much I gain weight over Christmas eating food I don't particularly like but eat anyway !! x

Wish I had that much energy :) Enjoy time off :) x

Well done on getting thru day 2 :) Once ketosis kicks in it will be much easier.

Hope you're feeling better.:) What are you studying at uni? x

Know what you mean about SW and other diets...I would get fed up of the 'lose 2lb put back on 1 lb ' plus a lot more if I went out for a meal and didn't stick to the guidelines. Also I find this diet easier to follow with a family as I just cook normal meals for them and just share my vegetables...

When I first read 'double mac' I thought you were talking the big hamburger chain LOL. Sounds like fab dinner...My standbys for veg seems to be cauli and broccoli because they go really well with any of the meal packs I tried! Have a good evening x

Thanks for that:) Managed to be good so far today but just went food shopping in Waitrose and felt like devouring everything that was remotely naughty:17729:especially chocolate! Managed to just get interesting veg and get out quick! Might be time for choc truffa tonight methinks! x

Must be amazing to be thinking of re-feed and being so close to goal :) Glad to hear you're staying to post on here:) Your comments have been really helpful.:wavey: Show my ignorance but what's judd ? :confused: Hope you enjoyed the physio massage x

Well done ...it's brilliant cos it's a loss in the right direction. I've started to like green tea which I used to hate. Just so I can have an alternative to black coffee!! x

I agree ...go for it. We all need inspiration :) I've been watching you tube on banishing bingo arms !! Breaks up reading case law! Have a good trip home x

Hope you have great results....well done for sticking with it :)

Well done...fantastic loss and love the idea of a size smaller trousers :) x

I love the chocolate shake too... so much better than lipotrim. Glad you got to see some sunshine! I've got similar amount to lose and just wish I'd found this diet and started it earlier :) Had been putting off going back on Lipotrim ! Have a watery evening! x

Thanks everyone for tips and encouragement :) I am so happy....did weigh in and have lost 4lb but main thing is I am now under 15 stone. Yippee...14 sounds much more friendly and do-able than 15!! Perversely have been cooking lots more for family and friends as I get pleasure out of them eating...

I'm weighing in tomorrow ... Hope you have good result x

Thanks everyone... Think I'm getting enough water but might do it by bottles to get accurate idea :) Find I get headaches if not drinking enough . Think I might get some green tea to have as hot drink for a change . Today ok, tried cottage pie with broccoli and cauliflower which looked awful but...

Glad u r having a better day :) ... Feels great when u can take it or leave it with rest of family's food :) I find the weekends the hardest so u r doing fantastic :) x

Liking the sound of butt lifting jeans :) Hope u had a good day shopping. Sure your eyebrows are gorgeous;) ignore any negativity and go with the compliments . Lots of us wouldn't have started this or continued without your advice and encouragement. ... Boohah to criticism ! x

Hmmm ! Think that might be the problem :) I was having 2 or 3 . Using it as wine substitute as I don't normally drink coke :) !!

Happy shopping... Just imagine all those outfits u can buy after op :) I went shopping yesterday and felt like a freak in most tops :( people keep saying I'd love to have bigger boobs but not 32kk. Ignore any criticism .... You've done amazing and listen and accept the compliments instead :)...

Hi I had same problem this week where weight was staying same and I had been drinking come zero so I have my suspicions about it and me so am sticking to water next week . Does bouillon contain quite a lot of salt ? X

Hi! Loved your reasons for losing weight .... I could have written it !! I'm on day 20 and the first few days were hardest . Now it is getting easier and the support on this forum is fantastic when I get the wobbles ! I take myself off to bed early away from snack temptation and read some...

Thanks everyone for comments and advice ... Much appreciated :) Derika i've been doing diet for nearly 3 weeks ... Lost 13 and then 4 second week . Want to set up week1 , week2 stats etc but ticker was limiting characters so will look at tomorrow . Managed to survive London shopping trip with...

Fantastic weight loss . Just concentrate on that and how ur clothes feel looser :) x

Hi ! Hope u have a lovely relaxing weekend . x

Wow! Black coffee in a pub, that is real determination :). Enjoy your feast later x

Today ok..managed to go for walk and avoid going to Starbucks where I think I'd have been too tempted by everyone having cream and syrup! Know i shouldn't get on scales but did and then disappointed no change :( Have been having a couple of cans of Coke zero which I know we're allowed but maybe...

Well done for sticking with it...enjoy the mushrooms. I was reading some of the suggestions for meals....it's amazing how creative people can be. Been cooking for family from scratch and then really peeved if they don't eat every last bit cos I can't have any!! Resorted to putting washing up...

Hi well done for day 4 :) I seem to have the same evening snack monster! x

Hugs for having to work while you feel that yukky :bighug:At least it's Friday tomorrow. x

When I lost 3 stone before it took about 3 months for my skin to catchup!! My friend lost 9st and had tummy tuck on Nhs but that was a few years ago x

Think ur doing brilliant especially sticking with it away from home :) Thats what I hated on lipotrim... Remember trying to drink warm, not properly mixed shake at breakfast when surrounded by yummy hotel breakfasts. Might try the mushroom omelette :) x

Hi well done on getting this far ... It's the hardest part . I love the dark choc truffa bar for when I need a real choc fix :) x

Hope u feel better soon :) Good luck with the job applications. Hope u get some time to relax :) You 've lost amazing amount .... Total inspiration. Did u find your tastes changed ? I smelt wine today... It smelt awful which is so unlike me ! x

Today day 17 . Still ok , finding it harder to drink lots of water at uni without spending lots of time in loo! Made up for it at home :) New order came today so spoilt for choice . Went and tried on some clothes today and actually wasn't horrified by myself in them !! Lovely feeling although...

Thanks for all the encouragement...it really helps. Back at uni full time today...but no seminar as first week, so finished early. Knee swollen again so just took my mum's dog for a walk in between rain showers:). Might go onto total packs as am finding some of the food options too tempting...

Sorry to hear you're suffering...hope it's not too painful x

Hi, as I understand it, the water intake includes all sources of water..ie hot drinks, shakes as well as water by itself. I'm doing ok but think I might switch to 4 packs and no food for a week to take me out of temptation! Keep wanting to taste things that I've cooked, especially when the kids...

Know what you mean about black...it's so safe! There are some gorgeous purples out there which might tempt me!:o:rainbow: Black lets the shoes get noticed though!! Have a good day tomorrow...hope u feel better x

Not sure about duck eggs! Did you make the choc shake into hot chocolate? x

That's another reason for it to stay in its wrapping!! Need to update my stats...Weighed this morning.. Lost 4lb this week which considering I had one day 'off' was pretty good. Would have liked 5 but I'm greedy!! Went back to gym for first time but didn't do much ...just luxuriated in the...

Yes you can do a stone :) I found with Lipotrim that if I didn't drink the amount of water that you are supposed to it really made a difference. Mmmm wine!! x

It will be you cos it is you already :) Loved the idea of the glitter! I'm finding the evenings are the hardest as that's when I used to snack and drink wine!! Really well done ....doesn't it make you feel good :D

LorraineA, OMG the flapjacks were the worst thing ever. I took one to London with me and couldn't stomach even the first mouthful :( Was desperate to eat something... it was only about a week into the diet! Popcoot have u just started the shredding? I bought it but haven't taken it out of the...

Hi Carly...Good luck for next week... I did lipotrim previously and the S & S are so much tastier and interesting. x

Well done for getting up at 4 and studying :) I did contract last year and am just about to start tort. Ended up thinking with some of the problem questions ' well you shouldn't have been so stupid!!' Haven't drunk ginger beer since! Happy rainy day x

Thanks Rebekah for the advice. Found it tough today ... Seemed to be non stop food prep for Oh and teenagers . Plus raining all day so didnt walk . Still stayed on track and gone to bed to keep away from the kitchen! Weigh in tomorrow x

Fantastic weight loss ...v inspiring. Have a relaxing evening and rather u than me getting up at 4am . What topic r u revising ? x

Ok was in London all day yesterday.....got taken to lunch and chose so differently to what I would have before! Managed to have plain salad and a grilled steak so hopefully not too bad! Weighed myself this morning and have stayed the same so hopefully still on track. Wanted to ask some advice...

Well done that is absolutely brilliant... a whole half stone:)

Brilliant weight loss.... know what you mean about getting coats and jackets that do up...:( Have almost given up doing them up! Seem to spend the whole winter with various snoods and scarves round my middle!! Really hope the decision goes in your favour. Have a lovely evening x

Thanks for encouragement. Just fed up with them I guess! Hamish's mum....love the idea of folding them! maybe there's some sort of origami u can do!! Good luck with your weigh in on Saturday. I don't know if Ihave more energy...Because of taking painkillers and antibiotics don't know if...

Thats a great incentive....I've got stuff in my wardrobe from size 10 to size 18 !! Like your idea of omelette:clap:...I know what you mean about the meals. I tried the chilli but put a bit too much water in. Had it with salad bits but was looking for carbs! Reminds me I need to place order...

Glad you had a good time...Still great weight loss. What u said about arms ...I think I'm doing well if I lift a bag of sugar :o x

Thanks for the helpful comments. OMG my friend has just tagged me in a photo on facebook and I look like Kenny Everett with some inflated balloons stuffed under my dress.:( and I thought that dress was quite flattering! Defo would like to have them reduced!! When I last saw my doc I said that...

Sorry to hear about your cat:( hope it's ok now and just the cost of jabs! Well done for resisting the chocolate...I was sorely tempted when my daughter got a pot of very yummy ice cream and proceeded to eat it in front of me. I was so desperate not to have some that I went and sorted out a...

For some reason felt hungry today so tried having a cup of green tea and eventually had a bar...Had had the mushroom soup at lunchtime and although I put extra mushrooms in it, it didn't fill me up like the shakes and meals do. Had induction day at Uni and managed to say no to a glass of rose...

That's fantastic....it makes you feel so motivated.. x:)

I'm so glad you said that cos I have as well. I'm normally a really light sleeper but have been zonked out! Not been feeling cold but I think that's because I've got a decent fat layer covering my bones!

Thanks everyone:) Day 8 ...managed weekend ok but went to bed early last night to keep away from any temptation. Wanted to have a long bath but not able to get my knee yet and didn't think it would be the same with a large bin liner attached! Tried spicy spaghetti tonight...was runny but poured...

I always have the same problem with boots and optimistically hope that a size 7 will be much larger round the calf than the 3 on display! Rarely fits me though. Got some in Evans last year, but not that glamorous!

That's fantastic loss. Enjoy your anniversary.:o

If it was me I think I'd carry on with the packs.....looked at your diary...you have done amazing and are a total inspiration, but as your body is much smaller now maybe the weight loss is less! I had a friend who lost 9st but when she got to the 7 1/2 loss she just stalled. She started doing...

Hi Just had a look at your stats and I have a similar amount to lose. :sigh: My son is 17 and just keeps on grazing on food when he is home! I have to pour myself some water whenever he comes into the kitchen! Loved the idea of sexy boots:) Hope you had a good day... I have told some people...

Thank you Hamish's Mum . Am feeling very very happy . Weighed in this morning and have lost 13lb:D I know the first week is always the best and I have a lot to lose but love this diet. So much better than Lipotrim in taste and the fact u can have veg and protein. Antibiotics working on knee and...

Hi I am weighing in on Mondays...Hope u had a good loss x

Think the shoes are fab:cool: Interested what u said about being out of proportion on top. I'm 32KK and when I lost last time I only went down to 32FF . I am considering surgery but the scars scare me. Plus would want to try and get it done on the NHS !! So very interested in your progress...

Hi Popcoot, Well done for sticking with it and resisting ALL that temptation. You are doing fantastic. When I did Lipotrim previously I was almost perverse in that I started making extra yummy cakes for the family that I couldn't eat...!! Strange:rolleyes: I added the full amount to the mac...

Thanks RebekahR for that tip. Weighed myself this morning....so happy - 8lb :D Know I'm not supposed to but needed a bit of a boost! Had to go to A and E for infection in knee:( Even wore a dress that I felt extra fat in before to go there! At least the trip to hospital kept me away from...

Pleased you have turned the corner..:) Don't know how you kept going with bad ear pain:(

Hi Popcoot Think u r doing really well...much more imaginative than me though I did try mac cheese with broccoli with cauliflower which although it didn't look that appealing was actually very nice. Trying to drink loads..Good luck for today

Agree with Rachael ...how than they be that mean:( For my knee they gave me Tramadol which is very strong...one level off opiates :D Presume its prescription only. Hopefully antibiotics will sort it out. U r so brave...can't imagine how awful headset must feel. Take care

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement Tried original porridge today ... Not sure if i was that keen but added cinnamon and it tasted better . Had mac cheese with broccoli and cauliflower ...yum yum!! Cant exercise for next few weeks with knees . Will try and do other bits of me ...

Really feel for you...agree ear ache is the worst pain possible. Hope the antibiotics kick in soon:wave_cry:

Hi Popcoot, Ok its now day 3 ...how are u doing? I've been ok but have realised that it's the evenings that I find hardest. During the day I can keep nice and busy but sitting in front of the telly is when I think about wine and snacks!! Doesn't help that I can't do any exercise at mo as I had...

Hi RP79, Just read your diary as I'm on day 2 and needed some inspiration. You're doing fantastic. I shall be soo pleased if I can get that weight loss. Haven't tried meal packs...will try tomorrow so was interesting to hear your experience. Did Lipotrim previously and these packs are so much...

Hi Daisy May28, Thank you for that smiley face! Did ok on Day 1 just kept on drinking loads of water.. Have you tried any of the meals or bars yet?

Ok so today is Day 1 . Been here before with Lipotrim where I managed to lose 3 stone and then gradually put it back on and some more:( I know it wasn't the fault of the diet but because I went back to being a piggy:rolleyes: Now can't fit into any of my clothes comfortably and am fed up...

Thank you all for words of encouragement and advice about mixing the shakes. Have been using the blender as you suggested with much greater success! Reason I switched was that Lighter Life told me to stop after the first week when the story about the woman unfortunately dying from Arrythmia...

Hi Just started with Lipotrim on Wednesday but started a week ago on Lighter Life and then switched! Been very inspirational reading through this forum and the brill weight losses. Well done to everybody.:):D Finding the shakes ok but ending up a bit lumpy compared with the Lighter Life...