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    starting again!

    Yeah…best of luck. Back on the wagon a week now and feeling good!!
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    3 year restart!

    Hiya…similar story…..put on 5 stone over the last 3 years. Back on the wagon a week and feeling good!!! Best of luck!!
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    Step2 810kcal yuck porridge

    Must be on my own….actually like both the porridge and the rice pudding….weird eh?
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    Party to go to

    Thanks hun :)
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    my very first day on s&s

    WOW...great results!
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    Can you have just 3 a day + multivitamin?

    Agreed! You want to keep healthy and once you know you are getting 100% vits and mins....the little devil on your shoulder cant ever use that one against you if you have a weak moment!!!!
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    Is this normal????

    You are welcome! I know.....isnt is strange not feeling hungry!!!??? i think I was hungry all the time when I was eating "normally"......LOL
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    my very first day on s&s

    Ah thanks....just thinking of some lunch ideas. Cheers.
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    Hello S&S'rs!

    LOL...I remember the my chemist had a little curtained off area and I always seems to run out before I could get there to get my next load of packs!! Now they arrive to my front door. I found having a day each week to weigh myself to keep on track..and try to avoid the daily weigh in...
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    extra mushroomy mushroom pasta!

    Thanks....that sounds lovely!
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    Party to go to

    I started my new job this week....and have had my soup (like a cuppa soup) and porridge and nobody even noticed for commented.....that's so true...nobody really cares about what I am eating or not....cant think now why it was such an issue LOL....
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    Hello S&S'rs!

    Hey Rubberduck!! Welcome aboard! I did LT a few years back and agree it was awful - and yes S&S is far nicer and much cheaper from what I can remember! I love minimins as you get tonnes of support. I am back on the wagon to loose my baby weight.....there are some amazing success stories on here...
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    my very first day on s&s

    Well done guys....I am down 8llbs too.....Yah... Question...what are the Zero Noodles?? They should great!! LOL
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    Starting S&S today

    Hi Desperate!! I know that emotional hunger feeling.....agree hot drinks really help! Best of luck hun! Bea
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    Is this normal????

    Hi Shellb....on the wagon myself at the moment....when you are in ketosis that the beauty of this diet you dont feel hungry. HOWEVER - you should have all your required packs as you need all the vits and mins to keep healthy and avoid your body using your muscle as a source of food!!! I did LT a...
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    Party to go to

    have you tried to the "white wine" - I have just ordered....I am hoping to have it hand for social events.....I am trying to avoid the situations where you have to answer why you dont have a wine in your hand ( suppose its why I need to take drastic action on my weight now.....far too many...
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    I have some questions about Slim and Save before first order

    :cry:Ooops my mistake....:osure I did read that somewhere but obviously its wrong information).....many thanks for the clarification! Hope I didnt mislead anyone!! They do taste good (to me!) in anyevent.....loving all that I have had to date....
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    my very first day on s&s

    Weird how our tastes differ.....I love the oat meal and could eat it at every meal!? Loving the cereal crunchy shakes I have to say....
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    my very first day on s&s

    Best of luck....I am thinking taking my shaker out on Day 1 as a newbie isnt the most ideal. The bars are great and as they come in plain wrappers - who knows! Looking forward to hearing your updates on how you are getting on!
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    Party to go to

    Wow....thats great will power! I am starting a new job on Monday and keen to fit in but dont want to break my diet either!
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    Starting S&S today

    I am starting this week also....I havent heard that before to be honest have you asked for advice on the S&S web site - have found them very good for information etc.
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    boost weight loss?

    Thats good to hear! I am really trying to boost weight loss too for January....I am worried about falling off the wagon but really determined to be fab for my birthday in July!
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    my very first day on s&s

    Hi there I started yesterday so a bit behind.....enjoying porridge and shakes I have to say. Anyone working and any ideas on how to manage doing the diet in work....expecting to get a few "comments"..... Best of luck everyone! Bea
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    I have some questions about Slim and Save before first order

    I am starting this week....I did hear (on a thread on here somewhere) that LL uses the same company as S&S to produce their VCLD....so that has to be good. Best of luck!
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    Bondgirl's slim and save journey....jump on for the ride :-D

    OMG!!!! I am on S&S too...hope all going well...
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    Rejoined Mon, struggling already!

    Hi Lynn....remember me for 2008! We were posting chums back then when I was LT.....after a few more kids....I am back on the wagon again!!! Hope you are finding your journey ok this time.....for me its hard as hell!! LOL
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    hair loss

    I had hair loss when I was on LT in 2008 (pre pregnancy) and lost a good bit. I used one of those good shampoos for thinning hair. It was one of the reasons I am trying S&S....as it has more options to have a bit of lean meat and veg as well so you are getting more vits/mins....
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Well day 2 off to a good start...drinking lots of water and keeping to the plan!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Well I am back again! LOL. Fell off the wagon after a month on S&S....:cry:Having a really tough time at work - supposed to work a 40 hour week but end up doing 60/70 hours most weeks. We need more staff and with cut backs it means I am really doing job of two!! Anyway after much stress I...
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    Cinnamon and oatmeal cookies

    Thats a nice treat for a change! will try at the weekend.....
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    January Challenge - New Year Goals

    Lastdiet4me...........14lb (5lbs lost so far, 9lbs to go) My3cherubs............21lb (12lbs lost so far, 9lbs to go) Bordersgirl.............20lb (14.2lbs lost so far, 5.8lbs to go) Phoenix2010...........9lb (5lbs lost so far, 4lbs to go) Day 18 Cherry-Blossom.......24 lb (21.5 lost so far, 2.5...
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Weighed the same so hopefully that will stick! Need to be on plan for that stone off........am 19 days today on the diet...and wish me luck for that magical stone off by next weekend!!!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Well I am slightly not convinced by my loss this am.....down to 13.10 thats 3lbs....worried I will be up again in the am! Hopped on the scales and I weighed the same as Monday ie 13.13..then did again ( twice) and 13.10..... Wish me luck....wanna be 13.7 by 28th so could beat that target eh?
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    My mission to be a Princess

    You are so lucky to have supportive work colleagues......that makes such a difference.
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    Kristina's Brain Dump!

    We all have blips and slips...just get back on the wagon...and keep going! Well done so far.....
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    Hello!

    Me too...but only in the am...
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    so fed up!

    Wow how cool is that...I have a tracker on my phone and I keep a count down to goal on there....
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    Right this is it (determined!!!)

    Best of luck....when I was on LT I was always running out but have so much stuff in drawers...presses...handbags I can escape S andS....found a vanilla shake in my knicker drawer lol
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    NSV's - Non Scale Victories

    Really stressful day at work....didn't have a choco mocha ......earl grey tea instead!
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    Excerse on S&S

    I am doing a weights programme at my local,gym... 30 mins 3 times a week plus 10 mins on the power plate....just to improve tone.....
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    Hello!

    Hmmmmm. Wonder could I bet with anyone?. Lol
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    My mission to be a Princess

    I have some similar challenges at work and since on the diet..I am now telling people at work I have a wheat intolerance....so I can avoid any discussion about sandwiches or anything fried in bread crumbs.....at your client afternoon.they might arrange so chicken, fish and salad for you.....?...
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    I WILL be slim for the summer!

    We have roughly the same goal......ready steady and we are off.....see you at the finish line lol
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    Hello!

    Great thread.....little secret of mine....my local gym had a healthy 6 week diet plan last summer....which I claimed to stick to...lost 16 pounds but was on S&S for 4 weeks.....felt a bit guilty when I got a free beauty voucher for winning the most weight lost......am I terrible!
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    Only 1lb (why small losses DO count)

    Good idea....just checking out my butt and there are a few of those bad boys to be melted off! Lol
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    Joining you on Monday

    Best of luck.....not having to make food choices is soooo much easier....I have so much more time now than I had before.....than worrying about what in the fridge, what I need to have thought about on the list to have something to eat within points....plus you get all vits and mins.....
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    I took control

    Oh well done,,,,that the key to keeping the weight off.....apparently getting it off is the easy part....
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    I WILL be slim for the summer!

    I got to just below 12st and got pregnant and while I got to just below 13 when on mat leave...going back to work, stress, life, too much wine....it crept back to 15.7....lost a stone oveer summer but I really want to be below 12 again.....have had too many false starts....this time i am...
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    what are they like?

    Love them all....wouldn't reorder the veg soup....but have a few packs to get through!
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    Coke zero answer needed if anyone knows!

    It's the best....have a 6 pack in the fridge and have in the evening...find it very filling!,,,
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    OMG carb and calorie free noodles?

    texture was "fine" not exactly the same - a little rubbery but I found it actually ok...i think if I was on a full food diet - I would hate them but I like the idea of having "a bowl of something"....and have 50 soups to get through...so it felt nice to be sitting at the table with the family...
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    OMG carb and calorie free noodles?

    The calorie, carb free noodles arrived last night when I got home. So thanks for the pre-warning - opening the packet was vile!!! But I solidered on... I made up some S&S mushroom soup (slighly thicker) with a few veg and put the noodles in and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Added a bit...
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    My slim and save wedding weight loss diary - From 242lbs to 185lbs for my big day!

    I find stove top works best for me if you have time.
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    Feeling guilty...

    Yah best of luck..been thinking about how I make this diet work for the future and how what I eat now is what I eat forever.....no/limited wheat.more meat, more veg/ salad and less wine..l.
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    Only 1lb (why small losses DO count)

    :rotflmao:.......
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Thanks BG....logging off to have a look at what I can wear....I have a few things with labels still on that with good stone and bit gone should look fab!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    BOY OH BOY what a stressful week back. 6.30am wakes but stuck to plan more or less.....however the bl**dy scales didnt move all week....the devil on my shoulder was loving it! But thankfully this am I am in the 13 range...with 2 pounds down....that 9lbs in just under two weeks....would have...
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    Pheonix's Diary

    You have enough to cope with your back.....dont beat yourself up and least you STS....take care...wonder would a hot bath help??
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    OMG carb and calorie free noodles?

    ok...decided to order a sample pack....and will let you know the verdict!
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    Scotbean's diary started 14/01/12 :-) xx

    Best of luck...about to have porridge too lol....
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    OH OH OH the porridge....

    its definitely my favorite...havent tried any little extras but its fab!!
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    OMG carb and calorie free noodles?

    ROTFL.....in fairness no! But one lives in hope!
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    My mission to be a Princess

    Well done on your first day and best of luck!
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    OMG carb and calorie free noodles?

    Shirataki MiracleNoodle Shop! Just been browsing the web and reading buy these....anyone tried them...sound too good to be true!:rolleyes:
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    ive failed :(

    It's more common than you think.....when I was on LT....I literally could only stomach one flavour shake....it was awful....but within two weeks I loved them all....weird...it's was like my taste buds changed!
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    Kristina's Brain Dump!

    Best of luck....your weight can effect fertility....I was trying for 5 years.....4 months on LT and lost 65lbs...and got pregnant instantly!! On S and S and loving it.......
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    5lb down, could of been better but....

    Yah great loss!!
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    My slim and save wedding weight loss diary - From 242lbs to 185lbs for my big day!

    Hi and welcome.....your only concern on this diet could be you will loose more than two sizes....if you stick to it..it really works!! A dress size is usually about 10 to 12llbs so you do that every easily if you stick to plan! Best of luck!
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    Thinking of Swapping to Slim and Save from Lighterlife

    Well done on your losses on Lighter Life....great support on our little forum here I have to say....so let us know if you are a permanent convert!
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    Fat Fighters - Tonight Channel 4 @ 8pm

    Oh oh thanks...switching over now lol!
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    new starter to slim and save

    Hi there and welcome! We have similar stories. I lost 65lbs on LT got pregnant and while I didn't put on the full amount....have nearly! I think S and S is better than LT..with lots more variety. On the sweetener...the spoon sweetener tend to have more carbs so I would go with tablet if you...
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    Pheonix's Diary

    I have been 99% good and no movement since Sunday....nothing...nada....it's really frustrating!! It eats at your motivation to keep on track! But great to feel clothes getting that bit looser!
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    The Worlds Best Diet - Tonight 8pm on ITV2

    Oh no missed that one...what's the verdict???
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    Obese: A Year To Save My Life - Tonight Sky 1 at 9pm

    It was a good one....I seemed to focus more on the exercise and not that much on the food....all about lifestyle change....making the time a couple of hours a day for exercise is a big challenge for most of us! Even if we had a personal trainer!
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    Chicken Salad

    I am only using the protein and veg option occasionally - I find it easier and less distracting to stick to the packs.....the guys on S&S website are really helpful if you call with the way you want to design the diet around your life. Welcome back by theway.....
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    Do u still feel hungry at times?

    I think I have mucked up my system over the years that I dont really know when I am "actually" hungry anymore. I eat out of habit, at set times, when I see others eatings......I do feel like "I fancy something sweet or savoury etc etc" particularly now I am back at work but I am not convinced I...
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    Pheonix's Diary

    Yes...sounds like it....we should also be close to our goals by Easter with a fair wind? What do you think? On the llb gain Phoneix....I dont think it an actual full pound...you have to eat 3500 cals to gain a pound of fat....so it should drop off quickly once you are back on plan!!
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Well done...every bit counts....
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    First day back at work and had a nice bowl of porridge at my desk. its my first day back at work today after 3 weeks off over Xmas.... got my black coffee and immediately wanted a muffin.........I can hear it calling me now and my mind even telling me that the "diet isnt working"..."you are not...
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    oh the cravings....

    OMG I know how you feel....first day back at work today after 3 weeks off over Xmas....on diet since 1st January and immediately wanted a muffin with my coffee this am in work.....I can hear it calling me and my mind even telling me that the "diet isnt working"..."you are not that bad"...."you...
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    Aisha's S'n'S Journey!

    Welcome to the SAS club...great to have so many of us starting/ restarting the journey together....here to being fab in 2012!!!
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    The miracle cure for ppl having issues going to the loo!

    Would be interested in how you find it....I am on r Dulcolax twice a week too.....otherwise I don't don't think I would go at all? ......lol
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    Slimfast on a VLCD diet?

    That's helpful to know BG...just put a store of bars in my glove box in my car and one in my handbag..you ever know when you get caught out and the only thing to eat when you go to a coffee shop or friends is carb loaded products.....there has to be an opening in the market lol....
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    Meal replacement ketosis packs

    I moved to slim and save for the same reason....loved CD but just too expensive! So far so good...packs are similar (ish) more options for food and happy with possess. I do miss my CDC but think I can manage especially with great help and support from the gals on here!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Family dinner went fine... my sis in law commented how good I looked since last week. Had chicken, veg and sparkling water...
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Ah tks BG ..I put my target ar 10.7 as I expect to gain a half stone once off the diet.... It's great to be in the 13s...like you I did get to 13.7 before Xmas fell off the wagon big time in Nov/Dec.:D:rolleyes:
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Day 6 and I have lost 7lbs as of this am weigh-in.....delighted as I want to be in the 13s. Friday night was weird not tucking into my end of week bottle of wine but took the Xmas decorations down which distracted me lol! Off to a kids party in the afty and a family dinner tomorrow. Have asked...
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    Alcohol

    Day 6 for me and lost 7lbs....had my first Friday night in a looonnnggg time without my end of week glasses of wine. Hope you enjoyed the couple you had....back of luck with rest of weekend and diet....
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    200g Veg option

    That's good to hear...have you lost much since starting?
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    So tired!

    Yah well done.... The beauty of this diet is your calorie intake is so low even when you have a little slip you can still loose....take care with the carbs Hun as they can make you go off the diet.....great loss!!
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    200g Veg option

    Sorry haven't done that yet but will post when I do!!!
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Well that's what happened to me the last time I was on a VLCD..... Lost 65llbs....and got pregnant after five years....regained 30llbs....so back loosing the rest now!!! Beware ladies lol
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    Suze's Diary - Daily Weigher

    Wow wow....what a great result :D:D:D
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    Best way to mix shakes?

    I had one of those....but it wasn't great to be honest and too ages.
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    Just started... Scared of bad breath!!

    Plenty of water and regular tongue scraping with toothpaste and calorie free mints......lack of regular water can make it worse....
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    first week back and ive lost...

    That's over half a stone.....fab fab lloss....I would be trilled with that loss....really well done!
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    Missing meals

    That's a good tip... A few bars in the handbag are also good when on the run. I went shopping this am and had to meet my sis early and we met for coffee....she was eating a lovely big muffin but I just had a lemon bar....so handy if you don't want to think about shaking etc....hope you are...
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    Suze's Diary - Daily Weigher

    It's great motivation to see a loss like that....
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    January Challenge - New Year Goals

    Stormywave........28lb (6.0lbs lost so far, 22.0lbs to go) Day 4 GetSetGo..............14lb (3.0lbs lost so far, 11lbs to go) Day 4 Bordersgirl............14lb (2.6lbs lost so far, 11.4lbs to go) Phoenix2010..........14lb (3lbs lost so far, 11lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom....28lb (12lbs lost so far...
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    Lexies Slim 'n' Save Diary

    It makes you realise how difficult shift work is.....I really admire you! Best of luck....
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    Day 4

    Just burnt my mouth on spicy spaghetti Bol.... Couldn't wait for it cool as been out all am and wa starving!!! Has distracted my nicely from furry tongue.....
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    Pheonix's Diary

    Lol...keep strong it gets easier ..... Your day 5 friend....
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    So tired!

    The tiredness coul be linked to the detoxing effect but as BG said adding carbs into this diet is the absolute worst thing you can do as you will never get into ketosis and the fat burning will not start properly and you will feel hungry all the time.,,. Maybe have one extra pack or some lean...
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    new girl

    Hi and welcome..... As BG said if you stick to the plan 5 stone is easily achievable....
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    Best way to mix shakes?

    Local chemists sell them also and hey work pretty well....
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    Pheonix's Diary

    I use Dulcolax....and find its the only think that works! Take care today and hope you get to bed early!
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    Water, water, water?!!!!

    I was advised this big time when on LT a few years back. Firstly your normal foods contains water naturally so you do get a quantity without drinking and you need to replace that when having packs. Also when you drinks lots it tricks your brain into thinking things are plentiful and you don't...
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    Protein shakes

    Starting later is a great approach....I had brekkie at 8.30 and lunch at 12.30 so feeling soooooo hungry now....it might be a 4 pack day for me.
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    My waist band is feelin much better today and tummy not as bloated....
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    Water, water, water?!!!!

    It's definitely tougher on winter......the more you drink the quicker you loose....I keep a few glasses on the go around the house but I think most of us find it a struggle...
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    Exercise anyone?

    :rotflmao::I know lol....I think I am an amazing dancer post few glasses of vino....imagine how brill you be post a few classes::party0011: best of luck
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    never got weighed today

    Oh that's good to know....must pick up a little shaker over the weekend.
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    Some Advice for New Starters

    Thanks for posting that...found out same issue a few years back too lol. Dulcolax works best for me too....about twice a week...
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    January Challenge - New Year Goals

    Me three...no objections.....but can resist hoping on the scales everyday am....weight same as yesterday but hopeful for half a stone by Monday..
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    The one thing I haven't tried...

    Best of luck VLCDs are not for everyone.....
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Join my club...we are nearly the same weight lol...I lost 4 lbs after 2.5 days so it will drop off quickly! Best of luck....
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Yes, I know what you mean - I have a 10 an 3 year old. I found I was giving the 3 year old same portion as the 10 year old and finishing his food plus my own plate....hmmmm. Per-cooking is a good idea. Hadn't thought of doing that....that said - I did cook them fish and broccoli for dinner last...
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    Suze's Diary - Daily Weigher

    Best of luck....the weeks will fly and the pounds will melt off...
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    Exercise anyone?

    Wow....that's great guys. I have done Zumba too but find it too hard to make set times with the kids and work. That said i went to the gym for 30mins yesterday. Just a few weights machines and ten mins on a vibroplate. Didn't have much energy but keen to improve tone as well.....
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    Water intake??

    Made a few pots of herbal tea yesterday and it was nice to have something hot counting towards my fluid intake....when I did LT I found when I didn't drink plenty my losses were smaller....
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    January Challenge - New Year Goals

    Phoenix2010........14lb (3lbs lost so far, 11lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom....28lb (12lbs lost so far, 16lbs to go) Stormywave........28lb (4.8lbs lost so far, 23.2lbs to go) Toots..................14lbs (2.5lbs lost so far, 11.5 lbs to go) Bordersgirl...........14lb (0lbs lost so far, 14lbs to go)...
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    never got weighed today

    Best of luck and let us know now it goes. I will be snowed with work next week so keen to know now you find plan at work?
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    Pheonix's Diary

    I will be dropping my 3 year old on Monday am too so I totally understand. He has had me since 20th December and I know it's going to be a tearful Monday. As you said - they are fine within a few minutes. Today is day 4 for me.....funny I felt sooooo hungry this am....but have a furry tongue so...
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    DAY 2 and it has begun!!!

    It's a fab thread...had a few reads already...good luck!
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    Anyone watching Fat Fighters on channel 4

    Kinda got bored with first few minutes.....
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    That's great will power.... You only realise how much we pick at food until you stop. I am cooking three meals a day at the moment...so it's a challenge! But keeping strong like you guys! Well done us!
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    Lexies Slim 'n' Save Diary

    Yah! Well done you....working shift is so hard...my hubby does and you body clock gets all over the place! Best of luck.....
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    DAY 2 and it has begun!!!

    Take care Hun! A nice warm bath could do the trick....
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    You will have most of that gone by the summer:rolleyes: best of luck......
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Thanks guys.... For all the support.....can't wait for two stone to be gone!!!
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    Pheonix's Diary

    Keep sipping water too as it helps your brain to think its full and food is in supply..., best of luck today....
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Day 2 went well too.... Drank lots of water and had a little extra sleep in bed....not back to work till next Monday and want be well into the zone by then..... Today is Day 3....cooked brekkie for hubby and boys....bacon, eggs etc but wasnt interested and tucked into my porridge....on one of...
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    never got weighed today

    We all have had those days......best of luck with the restart......
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    I really admire those you can low carb for days before.....mef like you just did cold turkey......was on my many trips to the loo this am.....and have lost 4 lbs !!....again I know it's its not fat but great to see the scales move so fast....your will too.....
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    Restarting in jan

    Best of luck.... Getting on the wagon is often the hardest step but you bit day 3 it gets soooo much easier...
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    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Best of luck.... Great to see all the green ticks achieved already.....
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    Pheonix's Diary

    Agree....I had to have some of my bars first day.... Very hard to go from eating loads to packs....it's gets easier!
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    omg im in love with...

    I had it on day 1 and it's yummy.... Only have one more pack so saving it for when back at work....coming home I need something nice to look forward to....,,
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    Water intake??

    Thanks that does make sense when you think about it!!! Cheers Hun.....
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    Water intake??

    Just a thought.....do you include your tea/coffee intake as part of your daily liquids??
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    Ketostix

    ROFL...we need lots of ideas to keep us off food and vino once we get to goal!
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    Will be back in the new year

    Hi Sonkie....let us know when you are back on line and we can compare 3 year olds!!! I am on the slim and save forum. You can buy on line so makes life easier for me as I am still working full time. Best of luck with restart.....
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    never got weighed today

    Have you started back note plan yet? Or are you waiting to be weighed.....?? Good luck tomorrow!
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    Scared to face the scales tomorrow!

    Me three....
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    How have all the new Sunday Starters/Restarters got on?

    Thanks GSG....keep sipping as it melts the fat off.....
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    Ketostix

    You are in the zone then if you need reminding lol...enjoy supper Hun!
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    What a find!

    OMG thnk a few of us have something in common lol.....the few glasses of wine ( 3 big ones lol) in the evenings post work is what really knocked me off the wagon....I have a stressful job, 2 kids and hubby working shift work.....BUT gotta get in control in 2012 as don't want to be in XL clothes...
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    Thinking of Starting

    :D:D:D:D best of luck and let us know how you are doing.....
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    Ketostix

    Thanks BG....have the sticks at the ready for tomorrow am.... Don't feel hungry so hoopeful I am in fat burning mode!!!!!!
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    How have all the new Sunday Starters/Restarters got on?

    Been slowly sipping O2 all day and actually on my last glass.... Drinking from a lovely wine glass which makes me feel good about drinking it.....evn got up about 5am to pee this am.....WTH?? Best detox ever!!!!
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    Obese: A year to save my life! On Sky 1 now!

    Just switched over now..... Give you the verdict later LOL!!!!!!!
  152. B

    Pheonix's Diary

    I hear ya:wavey: hmmmm why do we do it...good at the time.
  153. B

    Shakes after taste!?!

    Me neither....just have the choco, vanilla and strawberry.....won't be order ordering that then.....
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    Pheonix's Diary

    Best of luck..... Started yesterday and went ok....was very hungry by bedtime and ate additional half bar.....feeling ok this am....clothes feel a bit better sure it's my mind but feels good....another few days to hunger free....keep going you can do it!
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    Lexies Slim 'n' Save Diary

    Best of luck...I find planning my day helps me keep focused......off tesco shopping now! That will be interesting! Lol
  156. B

    Shakes after taste!?!

    What flavour did you try??
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    Exercise anyone?

    I find it ok....means you need to hog the tv....lol
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    Thinking of Starting

    Best of luck if you decide you get great support here! I have done CD before and what I like about S&S is the food options. Think they calorie out is slightly higher but I don't think it makes much a difference when you see the losses the girls are showing here....xxxxx
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    Scared to face the scales tomorrow!

    Know how you feel...getting on the scales was hell.... But you really feel you are dealing with the problem hen you acknowledge it!! As t girls said....a stone will melt off in a few weeks...
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    Exercise anyone?

    Hi there....just a thought have you tried a dance style DVDs? There are some fun ones out there...
  161. B

    Exercise anyone?

    Kettle bells are good but might be a bit much for early days of dieting. Me - planning some weights to get some tone back.....
  162. B

    New Shake is LUSH!

    Phew....thanks!
  163. B

    Why are we fat? (and a poem)

    :bighug:Thanks for the inspirations
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    For Those Who Took a Festive Break

    The doom and gloomers always ditch these diets as you say as %%%s of people put the weight back on....myself included but thats the same for WW and any of other diets...this time I have decided that I need to stay on low GI....
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    Chili con carni, choc cereal shake and vanilla cereal shake - new

    My mouth is watering reading this thread..... Defo having the chilli for lunch tomorrow.....hmmmmm
  166. B

    New Shake is LUSH!

    Hmmmmm must re-read instructions but I have been using water in everything???
  167. B

    02-01-12 Newbie

    Best of luck for tomorrow.....just had my last meal of the day and doing ok! First few days are the worst and then it's much easier....;)
  168. B

    HI Y'all

    Welcome and best of luck....loving this forum already as its not tooooo busy and you can catch up quickly!
  169. B

    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Wow that's a fab loss..... Roll on the summer!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    So looking forward to having 3 stone gone.....have all my size 12s ready and raring to be worn.....how's your journey going?
  171. B

    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Ah thanks guys.... Half day gone! 18 weeks to go LOL!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Day 1 going good so far. Strawberry shake for breakfast, veg soup planned for lunch and spaghetti Bol for dinner......1 litre of water and 2 large black coffees drank....
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    For Those Who Took a Festive Break

    Thanks so much......feeling so positive about this!!!!
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    Change in recommendation

    I am doing the 3 per day too.... Have an extra pack if very hungry and use the chicken/veg option for when I am in work.....have to go to work lunches about twice a month and need a "food" option....very unsupportive of these diets are my work colleagues......
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    Happy New Year

    Happy new year.....heres to a successful year and making all our goals!
  176. B

    For Those Who Took a Festive Break

    Started this am.... Yummy strawberry shake. Cooking sausages for the kids now.....not even a bit tempted! Why oh why can't I just ditch carbs full stop?..
  177. B

    Have I Messed Up Already?

    New to this diet too but if you think either way your calorie intake is a fraction of what it has been before you will be loosing.... Best of luck....i start tomorrow!
  178. B

    Slim Bomb Diet Pills

    ROTFL
  179. B

    Slim Bomb Diet Pills

    Oh interesting...hate taking pills I have to say......
  180. B

    Slim Bomb Diet Pills

    :confused: just been on the S&S site and noticed ad for these slimming pills.....anyone tried them???
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    New Obsessions

    That's a good idea....
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    New Obsessions

    I have a wardrobe of smaller clothes which I have rooted out and have hanging up now to keep me motivated!!
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    Thinking of starting... Just one question!

    Hmmmm interesting thread.... Wonder what happened next.....
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    Re-feed and maintence

    My plan is to low carb post weight loss.... limit the Vino intake lol...
  185. B

    Hello! Starting VLCD Monday

    :D:D:D hi I am another newbie to s&s.....loving the support already!
  186. B

    Hello :-) NEWBIE here

    Great to have another newbie..ish. I regained 40 llbs of the 65llb I lost on LT post having my baby 3 years ago... Finally have my head n the right space to do this too.... Best of luck...
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    Back Again

    ;)Best of luck with restart. Ack on the wagon myself after a few false starts....
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    January Challenge - New Year Goals

    Oh me too Lol Bordersgirl .......... 14lbs ...... 0lbs lost so far, 14lbs to go Cherry-Blossom ... 28lb ....... 0lb lost, 28lb to go Crimson_noir....... 20lbs ...... 0lbs lost so far, 20lbs to go lastdiet4me ....... 14lbs ...... 0lbs lost so far, 14lbs to go...
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BORDERSGIRL!!!!!!

    Many happy returns....
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    02-01-12 Newbie

    Me too.... Will be on line so keep me company:bighug::bighug:
  191. B

    02-01-12 Newbie

    Great to know we have a few of us starting the journey together and a few with some good experience! I am starting tomorrow as DH is working a couple of night shifts and won't have any distractions....!!
  192. B

    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    Thanks for the great welcome.....
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    Long journey

    Agree....a girl needs a few curves. A comfortable size 12 is fab and my aim.
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    Has anyone tried the S n S wafers?

    I got a few freebies with my order.....yummy!!
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    Bea's 2012 Diary....my slim year!!

    :devilangel::girlpower::girlpower: Hi everyone.....planning to get back on the wagon on 1st Jan. I have all my packs and bars ordered and am ready to get started on the journey. I have 4 stone to loose and hope I can join in this forum to share the ups and downs. Have holidays planned for May...
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    Sonkie will be back in 2012

    Hiya great to see you coming back. God to have a familiar face....on the wagon myself from 1st jan...with new you - very like LT!!!
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    I’ve had to jump off today :(

    replacing one meal with a "white and green" - ie white meat and green veg / salad works for a lot of people and might help.... best of luck and keep posting how you are getting on!!!
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    flapjacks

    :rolleyes: Yip that the best way I found....warm and crunchy!! Yum!!
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    weekend!!!

    Weekends are the hardest I think for all....when you in the old life so to speak...kick back and indulge..well that was me for years.......just keep thinking of slipping into something fab at christmas!!!
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    i think i'm gonna give in .

    I struggled with being overweight for 15 years - every bloody diet under the sun tried and failed......found LT lost 65llbs had a baby....and sooo happy to be back the wagon to loose the baby pounds!! I took so much inspiration from this forum when I was having those dark dark days where it...
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    Added benefits of Lipotrim!

    My skin looks so much clearer......anyone noticed TOTM is pain free.....I have noticed a big difference....I suppose its all the right Vit and Mins, water and no crap!
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    How exited am I!!!!

    Its amazing insnt it....I am nearly back in my Size 14 after only a few weeks.....reckon by next weekend I will there Yah!!!!
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    New to Lipotrim

    I do a few weights to improve inch loss and it works really well with the diet..... Best of luck.... you will get all the support here you need to keep going!!!
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    Vanilla shake...

    OMG would have never thought of Earl Grey......note to self...that's a Friday treat at work!!!
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    So... I big time fell off the wagon :(

    Hey most of us have been there....7lbs is fluid....back on SSing and that will quickly move!! Best of luck.
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    My children starting to look tasty

    :8855::8855::8855::8855::8855:
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    back on day 1...

    Thats the spirit!
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    Ketostix...

    ROFL.....I am purple too!!!
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    back on day 1...

    Best of luck.....getting back on the wagon is hard but good motivation and best of luck....you will loose the 8lbs soon
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    Ketostix...

    I was told that the darkest colour could me you need more water:confused: that they should be more in the pinky range??
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    Are the flapjacks nice

    I used to have them toasted....just pop into the toaster for a few minutes.....way nicer than just out of the packet!!!!
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    Its my start day today

    I lost 65llbs in 4 months last time I was on LT.....its amazing once you stick to it!!!! Good luck!!!
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    hello

    :wave_cry: Hope you are still on line.....if you find LT hard - there are a number of other TFR diets. I did LT before but I am now on NewYou - it has a wider variety of foods and might suit you better. Keep posting and you will get the motivation.....this is an amazing forum with people...
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    Double up,

    Another great tip....and as the guys said once its drunk within the time no problems....just finishing my soup in a very large mug as I am online......very filling with the extra water!!!
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    hunger

    I did LT a few years back.....are you sure you are hungry....know it sounds like a silly question but I remembered I often thought I was hungry but when I really thought about it I wasn't - just extra thirsty. For me years of binge eating - my body didnt really know the difference......best of...
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    CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE!!!!

    I hope I can join into guys. I am SSing (on NewYou plan)...did LT before and loved this forum....My goal is 40lbs.....I am so excited. I have joined a Little Black Dress Challenge at my local little gym too for a bit of extra toning so I have no excuses!!!! Well done Deezer.....
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    Things to do with shakes....

    Thanks for posting the receipes....I found last time on LT...after a few weeks I just had my shakes and didnt really think about making it interesting but they are great to do when feeling bored. You dont realise how much time you spend cooking and eating...getting hours back in the day LOL....
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    Soda water??

    Me too....drank Soda water the whole time last time I was on LT.....you weight goes up and down during the week anyway.....have you tested to see if you are still in ketosis?? Do you have the sticks handy?
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    Urgent Advice Needed

    I hear ya! Been there.....sometimes at these work events its difficult to be honest (or maybe its my opinionated work mates LOL).....In my case I did the tummy upset.....saying I feel fine once I dont eat...to be honest most people dont notice really......if you dont make a big deal of...
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    Bought a hand blender!

    Wow thats great value....the little things that keep us happy while SSing.....
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    I'm....

    first few days are the toughest.....I will come off again at the end of October for a wedding....hope to have at least 20lbs gone by then......best of luck!!!
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    I'm back...."new this year"....

    Thanks for the support guys!!
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    I'm....

    Best of luck with the re-start.....back on the wagon myself (with New You this time)......did LT before and lost 65lbs........let the journey begin!!!
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    Lipotrim and night out question

    :o I agree! There is no point getting into the diet discussion. When I was on LT before that was I did ......bad kidney infection :o cos you will prob have to say why you are on tablets. Also drinking plenty of water makes sense with that illness!! Honestly totally not worth it to break your...
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    day 5

    Well done - one day at a time.....as they say.....
  226. B

    Starting Lipotrim!

    I am back on the wagon (on New you as opposed to LT) but did LT before I had my baby lost 65 pounds and found this forum and the support for everyone so brilliant - honestly wouldnt have done it without all my pals doings the same diet (dieting can be lonely!!)..... Back on the wagon......
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    Am i worrying about nothing?!

    Was on LT before I had my baby (lost 65llbs yah) and when I went back to re-feeding - what you did is more or less what I did...7 days which was in advance of going on holidays but take the chemist's advice to be sure to be sure!! Best of luck...
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    JUST STARTED TODAY!

    Nothing worse than lumps.....actually the cheap tip (even for Dublin LOL) are the cream shakers they are really cheap and you can have a spare lying around.....and no lumps!!!!
  229. B

    Honk If You Were 100% Today!

    Honk,,,Day 7
  230. B

    Query please

    When on LT - I agreed with Chemist that I buy an extra 3 days worth - just in case! The packs are very balanced to give you all your needs....best of luck!!
  231. B

    day 3

    best of luck....great advice - cant add anything more - other than a few headache tabs and a nice bubble bath.......works for me!!
  232. B

    JUST STARTED TODAY!

    It tough at the start but LT works! Keep going.....do you have an event or something you are planning for?
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    Chocolate bar

    Not sure how long you are on LT but believe it.......you actually learn to love them!!! promise!!
  234. B

    Think my pharmancy scales are wrong

    totally agree....when i was on LT - the scales were old and always different to mine! Go with you new high tech scales.....great losses by the way!!!
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    hello

    Hi there....I previously did LT (now on New You) and lost 65llbs in less than 4 months....its fab and my friends on Minimins were great to keep me motivated.....and logging on kept me away from thinking of anything other than the pounds melting away!!
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    Starting Lipotrim but need advice!!

    Doing New You now but previously did LT. Do you have a shaker....I travelled with work and got a small one on ebay which fitted in my handbag and worked perfectly. I found toasting the flapjacks really made a difference to the taste. Best of luck..you will do great!!!
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    hello!

    I started New You.....think there is a page for WW - you should log on an intro yourself....best of luck!!
  238. B

    Doing cal counting but losing motivation ALREADY!!

    Hi Rachblue I hear ya! I actually can maintain my weight fine....its loosing I find so hard. I was on LT before on lost 65lb,,,,had baby and regained 40lbs (had an indulgent pregnancy!!).....so back on the wagon with New You last week to get into the LBD for Christmas......have you tried...
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    I'm back...."new this year"....

    :wave_cry:Back on the wagon...on New You this time. Doing in steps...have 50lbs to loose. Have a wedding at end of October...
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    Hair loss

    Thats a good tip. I hadnt heard that one before. Same happened to me and i was really worried but as you said...it grows back and you dont go bald!! I am tackling the last of the baby pounds with New You! Wish me luck!!
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    Sonya`s diary..im a loser !!!

    been off line a while - a litte so and so pulled the keys off my laptop!! Well done on the loss.....how you doing now??
  242. B

    i am new to Dukan Diet.. need some support

    Hi can I join in....just picked up my Dukan Diet book and plan to have it read asap.....
  243. B

    Sonya`s diary..im a loser !!!

    Big Hugs Sonkie....being taken for granted is sooo annoying and really upsetting. Set some ground rules for doing some help around the around house.........my diet goes out the window when I am feeling stressed too......take care and hope things get back on track for the weekend....
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    Omg! What the hell has happened???

    Just reading your thread....you also weight more (go figure?) after you are exercising....so make sure to weight yourself first thing in the am or definately before exercising.... best of luck!!!
  245. B

    Sonya`s diary..im a loser !!!

    My laptop is on the blink..need to get an external hard drive so will update with a few pics.....he's blond with curly hair actually looks a bit like a girl to be honest...:rolleyes: I am doing Slimmm - replacing two meals a day....started this week....as I am off work for a week and a...
  246. B

    Ketosis/ketones question..

    Hi sunflowers....congrats on the second edition to the family havent been on here for a while but delighted for you!!!
  247. B

    Things that annoy me about being big - how about you?

    This is a really great thread........not being able to wear nice summer dresses, hiding my upper arms, cellulite showing through my trousers and feeling like I am judged by weight and not the person inside...... Oh yes....I untag all photos....totally understand that one!!!
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    Sonya`s diary..im a loser !!!

    Hi Sonkie....long time no blog! Been off the forum for a while too but great to see you back.....am back on the diet wagon too....seems to be a long journey for us all!! Take care and hugs!! Bea
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    gotta lose weight...i want a baby...

    Same story for me.....lost 65llbs on Lipotrim and got pregnant immediately after 5 years of trying...... Its tough going but its great to see the weight moving off really quickly as I had been yo yo dieting most of my life!!! When I added up the cost of all my junk food and meals - I saved...
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    new mums & mums to be !!! Who`s baby is due next ???

    Happy New Year all!!!!
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