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  1. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    I was like that when i first started, id do a brilliant 5 days then come weekend id find excuses to eat (period, feeling down, just a treat) I got so fed up of myself i think it really kicked in when my favourite dress was tighter. Thing is now if i even slip i feel so guilty now, i actually...
  2. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Thanks Kira, it does when i was loosing the 9 stone i used to buy nail varnish for every milestone as a treat as it was pointless buying things but this time i can. I hope your going well huni :). x Just a quick update as im going away for the weekend. Last few days have gone super well, im now...
  3. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Yesterday was a baaad day, gosh i was moody but i struggled through it and i took some sleeping pills and had an early night. Today though im feeling so much more positive and i treated myself to some new packs as the ones id picked before wernt so great. Cookies and cream? not sure if they...
  4. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    And boy does it throw sh*t! I have to say im in the worst of moods today lol, to be fair my partner is making an effort by taking me out for surprise activities and shopping but i am Mrs.Grouch (least he sees the funny side i guess). Go you lady!! Lots of early nights and pamper yourself. Just...
  5. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Ah thank you :) its days like today where i felt myself flaking out but i pushed through it, i will not let them destroy this for me but equally im quite sad as they were considered friends to us. It may seem like a big thing now but the most important thing is your back here and as strong and...
  6. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Hello, Soo sorry again! Life is so stressful at the moment, my husband has been made redundant so sticking at this is super difficult when all i want to do is scoff on chocolate and wine but i have done my whole week and im super chuffed as ive some how managed to hit my second goal which im...
  7. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    For some reason when i was on LL my last stone flew off and i went waay below what i wanted to be and i had to eat to gain as i was looking and feeling tired but knowing my luck itll take almost forever to loose this stone! Ive not gained since Christmas just sustained so im hoping if i can just...
  8. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Not much of a massive update and im sorry about yesterday and my lack of posting. I've been suffering from terrible migraines since starting but im hoping they are ketosis related!! Yesterday went well and i treated myself to new packs, i have to say i love the cookies and cream so much but the...
  9. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    I am trying, last night i had a lack of update purely because im getting terrible headaches :(. Hope your doing well though yourself :). x Hello Kira, Were in the same boat then :). Baby steps is good, im taking it one day at a time so to speak, not sure how long i aim to be on S&S my losses...
  10. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    So today went well! I feel a bit icky so im not going to try exercise and push my luck as much as i want to. I have a bad habit of fainting and black outs on these diets so i thought id give it a few days until im in ketosis. I started with the classic chocolate shake, spaghetti for lunch, and...
  11. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Hey Spangly! Your name sounds so familiar, we might of started the same time. Yep same here, i pigged out on my wedding and Venice my honeymoon was a nightmare as it was all carbs but then my miscarriage really threw me (i was told i wasnt able to have children) so ill admit it started from...
  12. River

    Back to a slimmer me again - Please join me :)

    Hey all, Im Lucy and Ive just started Slim and Save. I previously lost 9 stone on Lighter Life, i didnt know about Slim and Save two years ago and i wish i did as the packs are so much nicer and the fortune i spent! However i was totally abstinent the whole 2 years until Route to management. So...
  13. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you julz hun :), I think i need to buy myself one of those plates to give me a rough idea of how much is enough. I think its more of a safty blanket for me mind at the moment. I have been picking what i think is enough and then weighing it over the last few days so thats more relaxed than...
  14. River

    Boris's diary ( thats not my real name its Matt)

    Thank you so much misslouise for letting us all know, i know we were all worried and im glad hes ok and hope that its nothing too serious to stop the diet just please tell him he has no need to feel silly at all :). x If you do see this Matt congrats on your loss by eating healthy hun and im...
  15. River

    River's LL Diary

    Sorry i couldnt help out Julz but looks like SB answered all your questions anyway hehe and im sorry your councillor has said that :/ im finding it hard currently as i dont really have a RTM group and its just me popping in for packs every Tuesday im not sure how im supposed to feel ect. My LLC...
  16. River

    Boris's diary ( thats not my real name its Matt)

    Wooo go you on binning it! Doing fab fab hun and any loss is a good loss Mr :vibes:! So say no to those chatterbox thoughts hehe but yeh i lost 7lb my first week never would of done it on any other diet and you have the bonus of being a damn male loser curse you ;) xx
  17. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you sexychick my darling :) Well done to you too missy! 7stone!! Fab! and amazing losses you are an inspiration to us all huni :) xx Soo today hasnt been to great on my health front but non diet related i might add! I got up and ive got my nose pierced (about 3 months ago but i know it...
  18. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you ladies! Yes LadyT very lol. I dont regret not joining in one bit though and i missed out on that lovely hangover they all got hehe xx
  19. River

    Boris's diary ( thats not my real name its Matt)

    Sounds like your doing fab hun :) Keep up the good work and thinking of you! xxx
  20. River

    River's LL Diary

    This weeks been great again so far and i cant believe im 2 days away from week 5?! Its insane how fast the weeks are going so fast blink and you miss it! I tested the waters last night and went to a birthday house party and i hadnt seen anyone there for about a year so it was totally insane...
  21. River

    Shout out for SB!

    Lots of big hugs and kisses SB, missing your fab advice and thinking of you always my lovely xxx
  22. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you Clara my lovely :) xx Aw thank you Caththin it really has been lightbulb moments galore lol! I just accepted you as a friend so maybe you can see them now? I set it to mods and contacts only as there are two pics that are just too shameful! Looks like your doing fab too lovely :) xx
  23. River

    River's LL Diary

    Oh you have to friend me chick, ill do it now :) x
  24. River

    River's LL Diary

    Aww thank you hehe :), I am ashamed of my first week photographs though so your all lucky lol because the only person to see them was my mum and dad lol! x
  25. River

    Pauline Quirk

    She looks fab! Shes on This Morning on Tuesday so im tuning in hehe! x
  26. River

    River's LL Diary

    If you click on my profile theres photos to the right :) xx
  27. River

    River's LL Diary

    Lol thanks preshnit, i sat down with the other half today and it comes to a round total of 8stone 9lbs.. im slightly proud but embarressed to say the least! How i got to that place ill never know. xx Thank you Jules :) your doing fab too my lovely proud of you! xx
  28. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you clarabow huni, Keep the pounds dropping chick your doing fab :) xx Ah thank you Lasteverdiet, im so happy my ramblings help hehe! Good luck hun have all the confidence that youll do it! and those are fab losses youll be there in no time :)! xx
  29. River

    River's LL Diary

    Aww Jules thank you my darling :) made me smile hehe xx! I hope i am helping and can help others through this crazy process hehe! Its amazing and i cant stop thinking about it, the changes and its like who are you woman?! I will say this until im blue in the face i think lol but i was the least...
  30. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thought id do my long winded week post and bore you all before bed hehe! Well i lost a 1lb and a half! Its amazing as some of these losses i was lucky to get on LL total. I remember a month ago i had 1/2 and i was slightly gutted but im just happy to maintain really but you cant but help welcome...
  31. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hi Jules huni, im fine thank you my darling! Just been a bit preoccupied with food. I hope your doing well this week and have to say loved your red dress and your shoes were fab miss! You looked stunning :).
  32. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Catthin! I had a lovely jelly with blueberries in and my vanilla pack as a sauce last night and oh my! Aww thank you Slenda, i just cant look at my first week ones.. i just feel nauseous and slightly weird light headed? I met a lady from my second week of LL who dropped out christmas...
  33. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you lovelies :). Not one thought about that snack either! Im so proud of myself today, i just hope tomorrow is as good as today has been and then im free of another "old me thinking". I treated myself to Zumba wii and im going to start the 30 Day Shred now ive got my energy back. Sweet...
  34. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you my lovely hehe, keep up the losses hun looking fab!! Well week 3 has arrived and i lost a massive 2lbs!! Im so shocked haha but im going to need it as a buffer for trigger weeks im thinking and i am honestly for the first time in my life scared of going any lower lol. Anyway ive soo...
  35. River

    Boris's diary ( thats not my real name its Matt)

    Good luck hun :D, Soo exciting isnt it? I had issues with my GP surgery not signing (she told me to keep seeing the dietician for the gastric band ;P) but my LLC refered me to another doctor who happily signed. So if your surgery refuses i would ask your LLC :). Exciting times ahead Mr! x
  36. River

    River's LL Diary

    Itll come sooner than you think :) x
  37. River

    River's LL Diary

    Haha :D thank you, im doing it so far even though sugar free jelly calls my brain its certainly not calling my stomach as i hurt im so full after food at 5pm!! You just actually made me think of all the times i sat at my previous weight and said "oh im starving,i could eat a horse" i had no...
  38. River

    River's LL Diary

    Anytime you need anything else Borris hun just gimme a pm :D. x Thank you my LadyT my darling :) Hope you had a fabtastic holiday! So jealous sitting here thinking of your lush tan with my pastey white skin lol xx Well just a quicky again as i have a massive migrane :( (she says as she writes...
  39. River

    Gah! Crisis.. Sugar free squash?

    Thank you so much sweetheart :) i wish i had your brain right now lol! Im starting to think you should be my councillor instead because you make alot more sense and know more hehe. Its incredibly frightening isnt it? I do exactly the same and i shouldnt.. i usually wait till weigh day but im...
  40. River

    River's LL Diary

    Oh no lol! Its just spikey with the regrowth but you cant notice it and we can take suppliments and it will grow back too, im just sick of pulling hair off my clothes haha and well whats a bit of hair loss compared to being thin finally?! Well ive had it before so its not so bad. There were 4...
  41. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yes sure :), 8 stone has taken me 10 months but i guess it varies for different people as i found my losses to slow towards the final stone of the diet and vary quite a bit through out. I was hospitalised for gall stones in february and had my bladder out (wether it was down to the diet im not...
  42. River

    Gah! Crisis.. Sugar free squash?

    Thank you so much darling :) lol i literally gave a sigh of relief as your totally right. Im just soo nervous of this, ive been nearly in tears lol. Its just she hadnt a clue and i feel its like the blind leading the blind here at the moment. I get the feeling not many do RTM with her as she...
  43. River

    Gah! Crisis.. Sugar free squash?

    This is just becoming a habit now but my LLC wasnt sure and had to check the book (tbh im really nervous that she didnt know..) and i thought you could but are we allowed squash on week 2? I just was glancing at week 3 and it says "Fruit Juice 100% not cordial or squash" so am i allowed it...
  44. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Julz huni :) I just felt incredibly stupid when i told my "skinny" sister that i didnt eat when i wasnt hungry as she said well i never do that anyway so she didnt understand the big deal. I dont really have anyone that understands how special that was for me and how big of an achievement...
  45. River

    River's LL Diary

    Not much of an update as such but i had a break through!! Infact two lol and im quite proud of myself. Firstly im a picker as i cook its one for me and then one for each plate and tonight i caught myself in the act and i thought no not one for me one for the plate because im not eating now im...
  46. River

    July 1st Challenge - Set your targets here!!!

    Amazing Pinkie huni and you look fab fab fab! You have done so well and Week 3 you lucky girl you :D. Week 2 for me and loving the jelly and vanilla idea you gave me, its soo lush hehe. BB13: 14lb... CANdothis: 21lbs...-11.5...4.4lb...5.1lbs to go Carrie: 12lbs...-5lbs... 7lb to go Clarabow...
  47. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thought id just post a quick update of RTM Week 2 before i went to bed :). Went for my weigh in and lost a pound! Well it was a pound and a half but ill save the half just incase for next week lol. So i came home and went for a mini walk (me wanting to walk is amazing?! but it felt nice ) and...
  48. River

    Hummos? Need help..

    My little sister is staying so ill give it to her lol, shes already been dipping a spoon for her salads anyway so shell be extremely happy she has a pot to herself hehe xxx
  49. River

    FatSecret calorie counter for RTM and Maintainers

    Its no problem girlies :), I love it and its just what i need right now as i use it while im cooking to keep measurements fresh in my mind xxx
  50. River

    Hummos? Need help..

    Ah so week 7 then? Cant have it and i bought a massive tub too!! x
  51. River

    Hummos? Need help..

    I start Week 2 of RTM tomorrow and i as my tesco is now a mini one until they build a big one.. it has hardly any low fat dips at all! So i picked up low fat hummos until i get a food processor to make my own but is it safe? x
  52. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe that is very true SB! I have eased off the milk slightly.. i bought some twinings sugar free fruit tea, its the moment of calm selection and they are so lovely (and 3 boxes for £2.50 in tesco, bargain!!). I was wondering though if i could make ice tea out of them? havent tried yet as i...
  53. River

    July 1st Challenge - Set your targets here!!!

    Wooo yay Pinkie :)!! Well done huni!! xx BB13: 14lb... CANdothis: 21lbs...-11.5...4.4lb...5.1lbs to go Carrie: 12lbs...-5lbs... 7lb to go Clarabow: 14lbs... -3lb... 11lbs to go HannaNewton: 4lbs... -2lb... 2lbs to go Julz: 14lbs...-8lb...6lb to go KayMarie: 14lbs...-11.7lb... 2.3 to go...
  54. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks huni, i really like that, think ill stick it up on my wall to remind myself if you dont mind hehe :) xx
  55. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks clara :) losses are looking fab chick :D! I actually found it in the book (thought id seen it somewhere) and yeh its recommended to not exceed half a pint a day apparently think i went over slighty though by 10/15ml :(. I was glancing at next week and week 3 and started having a mini...
  56. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks sweety :) I have to say i do feel alot better and im not nodding off sitting up anymore lol. My parents are visiting us for a change! and my mum said straight away i look alot less pale and tired, so im glad :). Well day 4 today and ive had chicken marinaded in my own spice mix and...
  57. River

    Repeat - Portion sizes!

    Oh haha thanks for pointing that out lol im a dope! Seriously my brain lately is just non functioning and when people ask me stuff im like a rabbit caught in the head lights! but thanks hun for pointing it out lol! Yeh my tea has lemon and im it bit argh.. especially after my nandos episode...
  58. River

    Repeat - Portion sizes!

    Oh yummy with the blancmange (insane how im getting excited over a bit of jelly and vanilla hehe)! My LLC pointed out the baked oranges in the recipe book in week four as really nice and i was drooling. I did see it in the bible but its like the "argh" moment of stepping into that freezing cold...
  59. River

    FatSecret calorie counter for RTM and Maintainers

    I would just love to share a gem that ive found called The Calorie Counter by FatSecret (FatSecret Android Phones - Calorie Counter). Its so awesome, it has a food diary with every supermarket/fast food ect and the different food they stock and even better the LL packs are already on there...
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    Repeat - Portion sizes!

    Thanks pinkie for your help huni :), This part of the diet has always been a worry for me as i use to be a big portion person before as i hated to waste! but i have started (when i was on lite anyway) to straight away throw excess in the bin just to train me not to pick or pile plates high for...
  61. River

    Repeat - Portion sizes!

    Thank you my lovely :) So its simular to the lite values i guess. I had a little under on my oily fish portion then i guess. x
  62. River

    Repeat - Portion sizes!

    I know this has been done so many times before hehe but how big should your protein be? Ive browsed here and then the LL forum but nothing is clear. My LLC when i asked said as it comes from the packet as your overall aim is to find this level of fullness i guess that suits you. Im just...
  63. River

    River's LL Diary

    Had an emergency with my kitty as she had a bit of an accident and wow i thought id crash earlier but held it together but i just felt so terrible (there goes my crooked thinking) and thought.. i need milk in my damn tea and ended up having a mini rant at myself that i couldnt have milk because...
  64. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you so much everyone, i dont know what id of done if i didnt have you and other lovely ladies on this forum to help me when i needed help or just to let everything out and have a listener. So thank you for all your support and help, it means the world to me it really does :hug99:. Forgot...
  65. River

    River's LL Diary

    My grand total comes to dum dum dum 114 pound loss total!! Weee.. :D. Sooo last day of total was yesterday and then i went into class tonight and picked up the vitals lol! Apparently you dont get the RTM journal anymore? gutted about that but my LLC is trying to get me one and i only have the...
  66. River

    Anyone fancy a game?

    Count duckula!
  67. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you clara and gracielou :) Im so excited now lol! Hope my LLC can support me through this though as ive so many worrys about portion sizes and calorie intake its ridiculous lol! x
  68. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks chick :) xx
  69. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks everyone for your positive support it really does help :). Not a mega update, but this was my last week of total as ive decided for my healths sake to go onto my RTM. Its just been so hard and tiring and i need energy as its quite scary feeling like this and not actually doing anything...
  70. River

    How do you deal with the hunger on LLT

    I think its harder if you do break abstinance and eat on total because you have food on the brain 24/7 i have found! I know when i came out of hospital i had to eat for 2 weeks and afterwards it took me a week or so to stop craving food on total. I can only echo what BL and Julz has said hun...
  71. River

    Is it time to stop?

    Thanks Hannah im excited and i think if i have problems ill either repeat or if i cant handle it just cut that thing out for good or limit it (lol look at me..). Aww thank you LadyT :) and yours too, you couldnt even tell youve been loosing anything in your pic lovely as you look so fab :)! but...
  72. River

    Is it time to stop?

    Thanks ladies for your advice, it has helped me to have an outside view on things, as ive been bombarded by friends and family that i look terrible (gee thanks) and things shouldnt be this way. Come Tuesday i will be moving onto RTM.. Ive had a rough few days and i dont think i can do this...
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    Is it time to stop?

    Yes i did hehe! Thanks sweet, i was thinking of booking one when i get home from seeing my family but i sort of blamed it all on the diet and thought not to bother but i guess i cant live on pain killers for it forever.. I just feel so guilty but also i dont think i can take much more before i...
  74. River

    Is it time to stop?

    Funny as i just realised Ladyt has posted a thread about stopping and not wanting to hijack with a slightly different problem, id love some advice. Im not sure what to do, i could goto my doctor but my doctor's opinion has been from when i started last september not to do LL and to go for the...
  75. River

    Complete list of packs

    Just thought id update that lemon bars have gone :( I went in and asked and they were discontinued a while ago.
  76. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe just got myself 30 day shred :P Thanks gem! xx
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    River's LL Diary

    Yeh i have positive cap on today hehe, just a crappy day when i was missing my friends and family :(. Ill have a look into that, thanks gem huni :) Ive been trying in vain looking for zumba for my ps3 but nothing lol :(. Thanks clara :) i love learning and i just hope we can move soon so i can...
  78. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you sweetie, you made me smile :). It is and i doubt i would of got it on weight watchers or slimming world! Im just having a mope and i need to snap out of it! My nose is bunging up and my ears are popping so it could be, usually i get just the red eyes and itchy nose but it could be as...
  79. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thats good and planning is a great thing sweets :). You can do this hun i have confidence in you! x Eugh had a shitty day today, i overly didnt want to go in to weigh in and i had a good reason as i lost a pound ! Im trying so hard to stay positive but i just dont feel very well...
  80. River

    Complete list of packs

    Hehe i havent had them since toffee but i used to love them so sparked me to get some now lol x
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    River's LL Diary

    Ah thank you hun :), i dont feel like it sometimes lol and wow at your losses girl! How are you feeling lovely? I did think about you last night and was hoping you wernt worrying yourself about ketosis and holidays :(. Try enjoy yourself huni, your not a failure and you can beat this because...
  82. River

    Ketosis and drink flavours?

    Yes you can use them as when i started my LLC reccomended to take a pot as im not a good "plain" water drinker :P, so going on that im sure youll be fine and it wont effect you and ketosis :). Also really? i find i loose more when i take them as it helps me drink more so ive never had a...
  83. River

    River's LL Diary

    Feeling slightly more comfortable today about the whole RTM thing. This just means alot to me and im making mountains out of mole hills (again?!) lol which isnt good so im relaxing and i have got 6lbs to go and well leave the panicking till i actually start! My head seems to be swimming lately...
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    Complete list of packs

    Oh yay was worring then lol :P x
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    Complete list of packs

    Minestrone soup has pieces in it too, like little pieces of noodles :). Im not a fan of chilli anymore if im honest because i find it plain but i do love shepherds pie as its got a mince texture and peas in it :). The curry is like chip shop curry in a bowl (i drank it like a cuppa soup mind)...
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    Complete list of packs

    Um im not sure if you had the Chilli con carni pack or the Thai chilli back in 2009? but lately we had a few new packs introduced and thats the curry pack, minestrone and the toffee bar but theres also a asparagus soup coming out soon too :). Oh and theyve removed the tomato soup pack :(.
  87. River

    July 1st Challenge - Set your targets here!!!

    Joining in :) hehe, Good luck ladies x CANdothis...21lbs carrie... 12lbs clarabow HannaNewton... 4lbs Julz... 14lbs Kirstie007... 14lbs LadyT... 8lb (till goal!):flirt2: onefineday... 14lbs Pinkie... 4lbs (till goal!):flirt2: River... 6lbs (till goal!) SunshineCass... 14lb Twinny... 8lbs...
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    Shepherds pie is limited edition?!!

    Asparagus soup just makes me ew straight away but will be interesting to see how it tastes. Shepherds pie is just like a better chili con carni to me, it just feels like a meal and i just have it with my pepper as my evening packs and im sorted hehe :D x
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    River's LL Diary

    Thank you huni, thats really helped me have a little think :). I dont have losses on here i just loose about 2-3 and im currently on total to shift the last 6lb. The majority of mine was moving out young and not knowing how to cook so takeaways every night not my date craving lol :P. I have...
  90. River

    River's LL Diary

    Im slightly confused as what i should feel right now.. its been brewing the last week or two and i lay in bed last night and couldnt really sleep over this. My RTM process is really close now maybe two or three weeks (if im lucky) and i dont know what i should feel? Should i be excited about...
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    River's LL Diary

    I think i got some colour lol not much though as my cat decided to come sit on me as shes an indoor cat she was nervous outside bless her. Yes i lost one lol but im trying now even if i have to drive to Swindon im getting this swine lol! Haha LadyT shes clever.. my little sister does things...
  92. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you girlies for your support :). Im currently watching treadmills on ebay as i dont want to get an expensive one and then chicken out again :( lol but yeh i can relate to what you said SB i have always been allergic to exercise lol! It started in school i have hated it to death infact it...
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    River's LL Diary

    Being naughty and double posting but i totally chickened out this morning i got my running gear on at 6.30am talked myself up and so did my OH and got to the end of my drive and i panicked like anything!! I feel so sh*tty! but i just feel like a damn fool.. i said to my LLC on tuesday i have a...
  94. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you SB, i seem to be making a bad habbit of taking pictures now lol. Whaaat your 41 gracielou?! You do not look 41 in your picture! I thought you were late 20s/early 30s! Nooo you shouldnt think that at all huni! Its your new journey now and you can always gain a little if your not...
  95. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks gracielou huni :) Your nearly there yourself! Go you ;D x
  96. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Oh Mags darling, i hope your ok :(. Depression is a terrible thing, i do know how it can make things difficult for you even more so when your doing something as challenging as this diet, it can be a big pressure. So if you ever need someone to talk to or to have a scream and rant i can pm you my...
  97. River

    Nutritional values in Nut Fudge Bar?...

    I do love them too.. Im not a chocolate fan really im more chewy sweets person but i look forward to mine now and i think its more of a convenience for my breakfast, well that and ive exhausted all the other packs lol. But yes hun, like LadyT said itll be good to start getting things in control...
  98. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe thank you huni :). Cant believe i got here, it seems like only yesterday i was looking at other people on here like Hannah and SlendaBrenda envying their success and hoping i could get through week 1 lol xx
  99. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hello Hannah! Ah im no inspiration compared to you huni! I shall be using some of your recipes back when you were on RTM hopefully hehe, as they looked so good in your food diary :). Hope you are well hun xx
  100. River

    River's LL Diary

    Ah huni, Thank you so much it means alot my sharing of my experience can help others too, so im so glad its helping you to keep going! Ive been in your place before and 2lb is an amazing loss and believe me i have cried from my "just loosing 2lbs" negativity but it is an amazing loss and your...
  101. River

    Shepherds pie is limited edition?!!

    Just thought id bring a quick update for those who havent been in this week! Shepherds pie is back! I greedily bought 16 hehe.. x
  102. River

    River's LL Diary

    I find at the moment drinking more water helps up them but i was never a consistant looser. Some weeks id have 5lb then 4lb then 4lb then 2lb then 4lb? Now its just more 1-3lb losses and my first ever 1/2 last week. So i did it!! I got to my 8 stone loss at last and im so proud of myself my LLC...
  103. River

    Shepherds pie is limited edition?!!

    Anyone have any updates on the Shepherds pie hehe? Im struggling to find something filling and tasty as i have now taken to mixing porridge with banana/vanilla packs. Will cross fingers when i go in tomorrow anway.. x
  104. River

    What colour are you? Colour energies

    Im a cool blue :) its sort of right but sort of wrong about me in some ways lol x
  105. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yeh ive been the same Clarabow, i think my prawn salad eating was my way of helping it as i dont want to put this on him when he has to travel away but i sat down with my mum (over the phone really) and told her how i feel as shes never got it and ive never bothered telling her and i feel so...
  106. River

    Has anybody started on LLT and then finished off successfully on another diet?

    Thank you pinkie, minerva and SB :). I thought for some reason that you opted to stay however long you wanted on RTM but that clears up alot and i happened to find the RTM subform after i posted that post (doh!) lol. Ive always planned to do RTM from the start as you said Pinkie theyres no...
  107. River

    River's LL Diary

    Aw thank you Slendablenda :) you make me feel so much better and positive about things, your an inspiration to me and many others on here. I have to hold my hands up here and say it was more me than him as he did come home with my favorite perfume bless him and he didnt want to get me anything...
  108. River

    Has anybody started on LLT and then finished off successfully on another diet?

    Sorry to hijack your thread Dalek but can i be cheeky and ask and if you dont want to answer i dont mind Minerva but how does RTM work price wise and well really pack wise? Also does the RTM have to be 12 weeks or is it up to your own personal confidence with food again? xx
  109. River

    River's LL Diary

    Well im feeling alot more positive about finishing the diet today. Ive probably mentioned it before in my many many ramblings but i have borderline(hate that term as its not borderline) personality disorder so i get so many moods throughout a day and its a learning battle but i try my best to be...
  110. River

    What colour are you? Colour energies

    Oh i cant find it either :( x
  111. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Heya huni, just popped my head in to say hello and give big big hugs! Keep on going sweetheart you deserve this and have come so far now! Crossing my fingers and toes for you and your man, men are strange things! I just hope he sees your worth a million sweet xxx
  112. River

    100% Days Refocus Thread!

    Aww thank you chick :) and you! Looks like were about the same weight loss hehe! Its awesome feeling though isnt it? but blink and you do miss it i just cant believe my size, i keep picking up 14s in shops at the moment without realising. Yeh im trying to stay positive, 8lbs is nothing compared...
  113. River

    100% Days Refocus Thread!

    Hi Minerva, i shall be joining you too huni as im getting a little fustrated on packs now to carry on and im craving lite but im a pound 1/2 away from target and 8 from my second target :|. I guess i feel the end is so close and yet so very far for me still. Good luck though huni, youve got...
  114. River

    Smoking menthol cigarettes and ketosis

    Thanks girlies, lol I have one left and its my last i promise! Its a stress thing for me and my quick fix but i need to stop it as ive had cancer in the past its not good of me really :(. Will do with the gaviscon too until i see my councillor as its hard to contact her. xxx
  115. River

    unofficial recipes with food packs

    Oo i tried vanilla and banana porridge this week, as i saw the chocolate one and had those shakes spare and the banana one is the best yum.. Its the same really as the choco porridge.. split the packs and nom away hehe :D. xx
  116. River

    Shepherds pie is limited edition?!!

    Grrr.. my councillor said her order date was pushed back to this wednesday so god knows when shell get some :(. Im struggling without this pack.. it was so filling too!
  117. River

    LL how much does it cost

    Hi :) just thought id give a little help. I have a friend who i met through LL who recently decided to do Cambridge and has now come back to LL. Shes so happy to be back with LL and has said her big let down with cambridge diet was the lack of support through councilling sessions and the fact...
  118. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Sb hunnie, hope your better after your op :) and thank you gracielou! Sorry again for being a slacker lol! Im having a crappy time at the moment.. quick question if it gets answered here would be great does anyone take peppermint gaviscon tablets or smoke menthol cigarettes? I dunno if...
  119. River

    Smoking menthol cigarettes and ketosis

    Ive recently become a smoker :| and hasnt occured to me until now the menthol might me kicking me out? Ive been doing stick tests and they come back pale cause im literally a water tank too i cant tell! Is it effecting me? Also as im a nutter, peppermint gaviscon tablets? Im getting terrible...
  120. River

    River's LL Diary

    Aww thank you bb13 :) Im sure your journey will be just as inspiring if not even more! Good luck with your LL journey :). Hehe thanks Mags :D Its just a half head of blonde highlights i had done at my local college and i must say its the best job ive ever had done and ive done the £100...
  121. River

    Shepherds pie is limited edition?!!

    Yes i heared the asparagus soup is replacing the shepherds pie and then theyll bring it back in winter!! I really hope this isnt true and my LLC has got it wrong cause im stuck now as to what to eat as it was one of my firm favourites :(.
  122. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks hannah :) Im feeling alot better today although i still have these damn headaches! Trust me hehe! Think im in need of a new immune system xx
  123. River

    Let's all send our love and good wishes to SlendaBlenda.

    Hope your op went ok SB and wishing you a speedy recovery! Your comments always inspire me and make me think and see things in a way i would never of before :) Lots of love x
  124. River

    Shepherds pie is limited edition?!!

    So i went to my group yesterday and ive been hooked on shepherds pie so i decided i was going to get as many as possible! But then my councillor told me that the shepherds pie had been discontinued as it was a limited edition pack?! She said shes getting a few more in the next few weeks but that...
  125. River

    River's LL Diary

    Oh im so bad at updating these things lol, im sorry everyone! Thanks everyone for your lovely comments, you really do spur me on and the support is appreciated so much!! Just a quicky again as im so tired.. well i lost 3lbs on my holiday which i was so happy with! and i lost 2lb this week but...
  126. River

    River's LL Diary

    Just thought id do a mini update as im back! Thank you Tracy i had a fab time! Yeh im deffo going to 9.7 (although some people dont agree with me) and i did happen to goto Matalan Slenda as they had a sale and i grabbed some bargins hehe. Aww Mags that means alot to me and your a total...
  127. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Hannah :) xx
  128. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yeh i did the no no before and learnt my lesson.. my favorite dress i bought (at size 14) no longer fits! and ive been eyeing up this dress for a year but now its ever so baggy on me i discovered yesterday! But yes it is a nice problem to have hehe so i cant complain about being bag lady really...
  129. River

    Cornflour?

    I found it on page 26 under boost the flavour whilst reading earlier :). Ooh lovely ill have to try that next week hehe :D xx
  130. River

    River's LL Diary

    Haha whoopsy.. there shall be a new word ban now because of me lol! Yes! I cant do that 4lbs thing again sadly.. i dont get it because i barely drank anything, sat on my bum with a bad back and couldnt go "loo" so i am baffled.. Yeh i totaly agree, I look like a bag lady pmsl and i cant...
  131. River

    Cornflour?

    Yeh i had a feeling it might not be but thank you huni :). I couldnt find garlic or ginger on there and asked my LLC so i was hoping slightly! I think ill do what you said and put everything i can eat on a list so i dont have to flip for pages when im shopping! Ive not started yet however i do...
  132. River

    River's LL Diary

    Haha yes, Sods! I shall never go there again for their shitty chicken im telling you ;)! Ah hun i feel for you :(, It must be so annoying. When i lose a pound i tend to beat myself up but Ive been having up to 4 pounds lately which is weird as i thought it slowed down on your last hurdle? but...
  133. River

    River's LL Diary

    Ah Pinkie thank you so much darling you made me feel alot better :). I think im being to hard on myself because im so near the end its fustrating even when you try to do the best you can, little things like a sauce can throw a spanner in the works. Im gonna be positive! its not my fault its...
  134. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you so much ladies :) Hannah i have actually taken to packing the book in my handbag hehe incase i do need it but thank you youve given me ideas for when i do attempt to cook, i was salad and chicken after my operation as i was so frightened but i never thought of adding to the packs as i...
  135. River

    Cornflour?

    Hi everyone, Im having a house party next week for my sisters 21st birthday and the idea was to have a chinese meal together. So i decided to go lite and to make myself salt and pepper prawns but the only thing is the recipe uses cornflour and i was wondering if you can use cornflour on lite...
  136. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe thanks girls :) Yep it had to come off, I wanted my life back as being overweight seems to control everything in my life or had! Ive sat on my boney bum (this is getting highly irratating now i might mention, please give back the bum fat) in the sun all day and slightly embarressed to say...
  137. River

    New flavour foodpacks

    Well done richy thats so awesome! I got 7 minestrone and 4 shepherds pie but i wish i got more now! Theyre both really nice (especially after 32 weeks of the same thing!) and the shepherds pie is really filling for me but i just think its nice to have some texture for once like the noodles in...
  138. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you Julslynne :). Sorry for lack of updates but just a quicky! Been a little busy lately.. but now im 8lbs away from my goal! Just cant believe how close i am now to finishing its just really weird for me. Positive note my back and hip are better now so i can use my exercise bike and...
  139. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you lovelies :) Its a Lipsy grecian style dress that ive wanted for a while and i never dreamed would fit me (lol when i put it on i kept asking my partner is he sure the zip was up!). I will try post pictures when i go out but im still camera shy! I guess its all these years of being...
  140. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe yeh we did i guess lol.. Well weighed and lost a pound this week but i know why i lost so little. I havent drank nearly as much as i need to and ive had a bit of a stressful week with family drama so it did throw me slightly but ive put it behind me and im ignoring it all now. Bought my...
  141. River

    New flavour foodpacks

    Yes they vanilla and coffee are devine at the moment! Ah thank you Richy :). Well i went in on tuesday with hope! but no nothing new yet :(.. so i bought loads more vanilla again hehe! x
  142. River

    Onions on LLT ?

    Think it deffinatly depends on your life style. My family and friends live 3/4 hours from me so its sort of easy on the social aspect but christmas time (because i didnt eat) it was soo difficult not joining in. I dont really get cravings or hungry, i guess because i try not to deal with food...
  143. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Tracy hun :) Ive cut myself off from her now, i dont need the negativity in my life as she is a bad influence. Oh im not alone! Yes my bum has really lost its padding.. bone like under my bum gets really sore so i need to stand and pat my bum now lol and 3 hour journeys need cushions...
  144. River

    River's LL Diary

    People just love to bring you down dont they? Jealousy and i dont need it to be honest. Yeh.. its a not so good day today. A malicious friend asked me if i was sagging yet.. and lots of family problems. I just cant wait for my break away now and suprise everyone back home and in my last home...
  145. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Popping in to say Hello :) Doing so well hun you should be so proud of yourself and nearly there too! It was like only yesterday when we both joined the forums hehe xx
  146. River

    Anyone fancy a game?

    Ruby
  147. River

    New flavour foodpacks

    Oh really? My LLC had no idea when i asked her about it. Ive already got sick of curry and they got rid of tomatoe soup! So now im living on vanilla coffee and toffee bars :(.
  148. River

    Onions on LLT ?

    I dunno but i totally think it depends on the person because i agree with Joiya, its one of the easiest diets ive ever done and ive done alot without them being as successful as this. Sorry to derail Smeeba! I havent heared of using them to be honest but then again i dont really add anything...
  149. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you julslynne, good luck with your journey hun, youll be at the end in no time :). Aww thank you rachy, its just my ramblings! Im suprised i get replies hehe. I havent caved so to speak so far, i said from the start to myself that i was going to do this and stay in abstinance the whole...
  150. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you ladies for your support :) and Mags i know! Were both nearly at the finishing line at last hehe. Well my wanting food phase has sort of blown over and ive changed my packs (vanilla and coffee is heaven). I finally got anti inflamitorys from my dr ! So happy lol its no physio or is...
  151. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Welshkaz :) Where in south wales are you from? Im near cardiff. Miss it so much at the moment. I lost a 1 and 1/2 and im not disappointed really as im so close now but i am thinking of going down another 7 lbs to 9.7lb but i dont know if im pushing it.. as i did tell people my actual...
  152. River

    A little experiment with my body's reaction

    Yeh the food you mentioned will deffo kick you out of ketosis and your losses are going to be a bit less but if you want to do it again without the going in and out of ketosis process, id stick to the LL lite food choices your allowed to have :).
  153. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you ladies :). Well ive been plodding on with the exercise bike and god damn its ruining my back! and they said more exercise makes it better, well i could barely walk around to shop today :(. I sound like a broken record i know :( but other half had an indian tonight as i suggested...
  154. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks girls and nooo dont worry Pinkie :) Thats really interesting as i didnt know you could have that, Im going to have to look for it now as its a nice change instead of black tea and i got charged £9 for them!! It makes sense about the salt thing but i do add to packs as i tend to get blood...
  155. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks everyone your luck has willed me a 3lb loss!! Im chuffed to bits! and have 17lbs to go! I think upping the ammount of water i drink has helped too and my exercise bike came today so im going to get my butt on that later. I bought the savory packs or rather swapped for mousse as i had...
  156. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yeh tracy movicol has slightly ruined my tummy. So now although im not vomiting or in pain anymore, without too much information im not constipated now!! This has been for 4 days so i might have to go back to see my GP again as i dont think its right? :(. I bought said exercise bike today and...
  157. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks lovely :) im sure ill be on the mend soon! So im developing a new positive mental attitude, ive got a month or so less and nothing is more important to me than doing this right. Ive done this once before so what the hells stopping me from doing this again and with so little left to loose...
  158. River

    River's LL Diary

    Finding things hard lately.. i dont know why though as its been like second nature before?! but mentally im not tuned in after being in hospital and eating again. I wont let myself stray though and i feel slightly bad because the main reason i wont stray is because of the cost of LL. Ive been...
  159. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yeh i used to use the flavours loads but i stopped. I have got tonnes of flavoring left though, so im going to add it today as its a good idea (thanks girls!) and im drinking black tea too now. Spangly ive got 20lbs to go till 10 stone, i set it at 9 and a half originally as id only be a...
  160. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yeh im not a very good water drinker especially after hospital.. as i was made to drink lots only to sick it back up. I have tried today though and see if i can up it for the rest of the week :)
  161. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hi shushu and welcome! Thank you :) im suprised im still going lol normally with diets id of caved in by now but im still going lol. Good luck with your journey and if you need help with anything there is a mass of support on these forums, its so fab :). *Negative post incoming!* Well had my...
  162. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you TBSX im like a kid now so excited! and thank you slenda :), it isnt a recent one its before i had my gallstones so looking at it i cant stop thinking i was nearly two stone heavier, shocking! x
  163. River

    River's LL Diary

    Wedding venue and church booked! I did although have a meal (lite style and by the book) as i hadnt ate when we went to see the venue and felt like i was going to pass out (im so stupid i know) but i still managed to loose 2 pounds today! Im sooo chuffed now, ive got 21 pounds to go and its on...
  164. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe thanks slenda and yes we are! Going to see some wedding venues on saturday so there will be loads of pictures so hopefully ill upload them on sunday :D xx
  165. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yes tbsx hehe, i still feel bigger than i am in a way its like its not sunk in and im ashamed to say i still feel fat.. but im trying to get over this fat feeling as i dont want to let it get to my head. The weight loss in hospital was so quick though my mum saw me in bed and she was shocked as...
  166. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Sorry Mags you havent been feeling very well :( but great on you on carrying on huni. I had the same LL problem when i had my gallbladder surgery, noone from LL would give any advice and i had to "go on medical advice". My Gp wouldnt sign the LL form so fat chance of him agreeing.. so i just...
  167. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you all for your lovely comments :). Joy i felt exactly the same, i was crying because i was in so much pain and the morphine wasnt working and i couldnt eat or drink so my tummy was hurting but its such a relief after you have the surgery, its like a black cloud lifts, i as cant explain...
  168. River

    River's LL Diary

    Just a quick update thanks everyone for your well wishes :) I'm on the recovery although I'm currently in Wales with my parents as my OH is away! Had a few dizzy spells getting in the shower and slipped so I needed help while he was away. Although now I'm feeling alot better and I am stubbornly...
  169. River

    Crab sticks?

    Are crab sticks ok to eat? Maybe a bit late but after recovering from surgery ive decided to go lite for a week or two and had a crab stick tonight so i was wondering if id messed up already..
  170. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Pearl :). Gosh thats terrible, im glad your ok! Its hit me quite hard and im very weak at the moment. Ive only been out for 3 days (had my op on wednesday) so im feeling light headed all the time. Managed to fall in the shower today too as im so damn weak, so im going to stay with my...
  171. River

    River's LL Diary

    Well its been a tiring last 3 weeks and im sorry i havent updated but for the last 2 weeks ive been in hospital! It all started on the 4th i started experiencing horrible pains and in the back of my mind it did pang but yeh i ignored it until monday where i was in so much pain i knew it had to...
  172. River

    Pamper me!

    Hehe i used my bombs earlier in my "me time" so OH is buying me some more tomorrow :) xx
  173. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Lovelies and wow just looking at everyones trackers how brill weve all done and how far weve come. If i ever feel bad i just come here hehe and im miss postive again! So thank you everyone, your all so sweet :). Is my LLC wrong then? She has said all the long it should be a steady amount...
  174. River

    Pamper me!

    Thought id share this website with you lovely ladies! I was shopping in a local boutique near me the other day and picked up the nicest smelling bath goodies and soap ive ever smelt! Im a Lush person usually (and i end up spending a bomb there) but these are so much nicer smelling and £2.49! I...
  175. River

    River's LL Diary

    Its just so annoying isnt it Spangly? I thought i was a 3lb girl then this happens and two weeks in a row too.. weirded me out as to why. xx
  176. River

    River's LL Diary

    Haha i will, thanks sweet you have made me feel so much better and more postive so there will be no more tears hehe! Dont wish it on them but i think they will, im the only abstinent one in my group so i find theyre justifying eating of normal food and they eat/drink every week before weigh...
  177. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks carrie chick :). Yeh ive been the same 4lbs > 2 > 3 > 2 > 4 and then this. Im not a positive person and a massive worrier (cried all last night.. im so pathetic) so i feel like i failed and im never going to get to 10 stone. Its also a bit of a kick in the teeth when people are...
  178. River

    River's LL Diary

    Sorry i havent updated and thanks girls for your comments :). My keyboards broken so can barely type!! Im had a terrible last two weeks.. Ive only lost 1 and a half pound and i cant work out why.. Ive stuck to the diet 100% and this has really upset me. Just finding it hard to justify paying...
  179. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks girls, i had a word with my councillor tonight and she thinks its because im coming closer to my goal. I think its slightly that.. but i have been diagnosed with polycystic ovaries properly (yesterday) but over christmas they gave me dianette, just incase changing me from my usual pill. I...
  180. River

    River's LL Diary

    Ive been finding the past few days quite difficult at times although its going slightly better than christmas did! I feel so damn pathetic and like im letting myself down.. Ive craved all night for a chinese (crispy beef :|) but held out and had my shakes. I dont know why ive got so damn weak...
  181. River

    Cravings, help!!

    Hi Spangly, I cant offer any words of wisdom but im exactly the same as you are at the moment hun. Ive been strong and determined all the way through and i had the same with my LL group they were all eating at christmas and have had breaks through out and i was the only one not eating and...
  182. River

    No one said a blooming thing!!!

    People can be nasty but i think it might be down to clothes too. One of my friends never said anything at christmas (i was in jeans 2 sizes too big and a draped top) but i saw her again a few days ago in a fitted dress and straight away she said i was looking great and she could totally see a...
  183. River

    Vote for your favourite LL pack!

    Must be my brain cause i take so long to eat the thing as its so damn chewy i can hardly ever finish them in one go :confused:.
  184. River

    Vote for your favourite LL pack!

    Speaking of hot chocolate haha.. I always added hot water and then hand blended it lol whoops.. explains why the last bit was thick and lumpy now! Ill have to try it your way :D. Oh and i almost forgot.. I cant stand packs at the moment so i double them all up to get them down quicker but the...
  185. River

    How much is LL now?

    Mines £66 for the next 12 weeks, LLC even put up posters too announcing it as its an all round promotion (i assume for the the new year dieters!). I cant get over your LLC Loula and i totally wouldnt put up with it as shes deffo pulling a fast one and id report her funny business!
  186. River

    River's LL Diary

    Youll have your magic number mags hehe! Yeh i do agree, i know its best intentions and all but if i dont give it a go, i think id be a bit disappointed. Id give anything to be able to fit into a size 12 in highstreet shops!! I was truely getting sick of going in these places and things being to...
  187. River

    River's LL Diary

    Aww thank you mags :) Well im short as hell lol and my goals gone from 9.5 to 10 stone now after a few comments so i though 10 was reasonable! I think ill see how i feel.. ive only just noticing my clothes sizes changing really and can happily say im a 14/16! but a size 10 wedding dress would be...
  188. River

    River's LL Diary

    So weigh in day! Wasnt looking forward to it i must be honest.. toilet trouble and felt terrible but i lost 5 1/2 for the two weeks. Ill be honest i was expecting a bit more but its no wonder since i feel rubbish and i cant goto the loo! I was crowned biggest looser in two weeks though lol...
  189. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hi Mags, Im feeling alot better today thanks hun :) Ive been taking those benylin day and night pills and they have worked quite well i have to say oh and lots of rooibos (red bush) tea lol! How are you lovely? Youve done so well mags, dont let a few days of weakness hold you back from reaching...
  190. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Hannah, youve done so well lovely and you look fab! I do think ill carry on, as youve said alot of people say its difficult the second time you get back into Lighterlife and to be honest i dont think ill be able to do it again as its taken alot of strength for me to do this and im not...
  191. River

    The dreaded flu!

    Ah thank you loula :) Ill just avoid them then! I sent my partner out for more pills as i was tempted by a strepsil so good job i didnt take one! xx
  192. River

    River's LL Diary

    I have the damn flu.. not a happy bunny i must say!! Usually i avoid and hide from it but being around so many people at christmas i seem to have picked it up (yay)! Had a bit of a conversation with my partner last night and im constantly having it in my head and trying to reason it and i dont...
  193. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Im a big sap and love christmas as we live away from family and friends. I always buy loads of gifts and have parties.. usually have such a good time i wish it would never end! However this year i just prayed it would end as soon as possible lol! You can do it hun, just remember its more in...
  194. River

    The dreaded flu!

    The one thing i prayed i wouldnt get on this diet! I stayed away from fluey people (as i have a weak immune system), took extra vitamins and i thought i had snuck under its raydar!! Until yesterday, slight pain in the throat and ive woke today full blown flu :jelous:. So guys i need your help...
  195. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hi girls! Ive just got in the door from doing my christmas visits hehe!! Im so tired and it was very hard not to eat as we had a christmas eve party and new years eve one (combined with many dinners :()but everyone was shocked at my loss and were proud of me and i never ate a single thing apart...
  196. River

    River's LL Diary

    Sorry i havent been on here for what seems like forever!! My jobs been awful although i think its kept me loosing with nearly 5 pounds every week! I gave up 2 weeks ago wasnt getting treated very fairly and my shifts were cancelled all the time. Hope everyone is still loosing and keeping strong...
  197. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks girls :). Well im determined im not eating at christmas despite what they say, im just getting mousee and making a nice meal out of packs (as silly as it sounds!). Been so very busy with the new job havent had time to sit down lately, so its driving me batty. LL is going well and i hit my...
  198. River

    River's LL Diary

    Lost 3 and a half! So chuffed but getting a bit disappointed with my group. Im not sure if it my LLC not handling the numbers but theres 11 of us in our group and with getting weighed and whatever we didnt get started until we had 10 mins left so basicly we did nothing and this is after not...
  199. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hehe and i will! :)
  200. River

    River's LL Diary

    Forgot this but thought it funny. When i went for my induction today the gym assistant i saw was quite funny about LL. Im not sure if it was down to her hard sell of their gym dietician but she did not like LL at all. Equally though she didnt understand it either and to be honest it made me feel...
  201. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks Slenda :) Im getting nervous now hehe!! Start in 2 days. Soo i havent disappeared or dropped off the end of a cliff hehe! I went to see my family and friends in Wales as i need a boost. However things were not all rosey as prehaps i would of liked for my break before i start my new job...
  202. River

    Going off the packs?

    Yeh im the same, I started off with porridge for breaky, veg soup for lunch, chili for tea and then hot choccy for supper for 5 weeks. Then i went off veg, then chili and then porridge :(. Ive been trying different packs and i can eat them for a day or two then they just make me gag. Now i...
  203. River

    Operation Bridal Gown

    Aww Mel its beautiful :) Your braver than me, we want to get married late next year/summer 2012 and ive not even dared looked at dresses yet as i just cant imagine myself ever being a size 12 or even 14 again! You go girl, you can do it huni!!
  204. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks girls :D Im still shocked lol thought i did crap but im looking forward now (dont think my bank account is cause i practically live in the store as it is!). Its eased of hannah, thanks for asking hun :) Missed my alotted gym time mind cause i was up all night in pain. So i shall be...
  205. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yeh im getting asked too so im a bit fustrated like you mags. I got the job! and in the department i wanted so i can eventually buy smaller clothes thats if they even keep me on perminant. It will be such a relief to get out of my house and talk to people for once!! Also i have the gym...
  206. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks nutty :), ive yet to hear though! Yeh im exactly like you. Im trying not to as its mighty fustrating but i just cant help it ;). Trouser wise i dunno if its cause theyre fitted but i got a smaller size on and they fitted but i felt uncomfortable and then my bigger size i had to keep...
  207. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks slenda, Hope your well :). Well im not sure now but i have no confidence in myself and i tend to over evaluate things!! Yeh im glad i didnt do it now, usually it would of been a takeaway over eating and then again and then regretting it all night but instead i had a double choccy shake :)
  208. River

    EXCITED.......

    Oh tracy thats so fab!! Im so happy for you and congrats on your new relationship :) Youve done so well hun xx Thats ok then Kim was worried for you then lol x
  209. River

    River's LL Diary

    Had my interview today, felt alot more confident again (suprised myself)! It was a weird interview though, not sure where i stand but i think i did well.. we shall see on saturday anyway. I had even more happier news too, i might be going back home to Wales soon but when i say soon it means mid...
  210. River

    Me Wednesday!

    Had my me wednesday ladies and hope you all had a fab one! My mum gave me a botanics boots essential oils kit, so i cracked it open and had a lovely relaxing bath with candles, music, oil and all! Best present ive ever had :).
  211. River

    EXCITED.......

    Oh wow! I payed in full for the foundation (keep me spurred on!) and there was no £140 deposit payment. Bit cheeky, but im guessing not many will come back after their first week and many drop out so they dont get their deposit back. On a side note Kim did they not explain to you why? If not i...
  212. River

    River's LL Diary

    Well i finally got an interview tomorrow and im so nervous but weirdly not as much as i used to be! Wish i hadnt now but after another 4lb loss i went for a bit of a shop for interview clothes and although ive gone down a size just thought it would be more.. disappointed i didnt bother trying...
  213. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Congrats on your 4lb loss mags! Your doing great :D. As for your job thats terrible hun! So is there really nothing you can do ? I dont really blame you as that would really nark me off big time, people just love taking advantage and its not fair :(.
  214. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks mags hun :). Yes i will hopefully! Good doctors are hard to find and i should of waited for my lovely female doctor! Never mind teach me wont it. Hope you had a good weigh in mags :).
  215. River

    Here's to a lighter me

    Good luck Jo and welcome :D. My only advice for the first week is to keep positive, you can do it and it is possible however hard it seems! So when in doubt, think of the the joy when you see those pounds flying off and the great feeling youll get when you reach your goal!
  216. River

    River's LL Diary

    Well i have a underactive thyroid but they want to leave it 2 months to see if it gets worse. So hopefully, cross my fingers it gets better with me loosing a stone before January when i have my next test, otherwise im on pills for life :(. Im going to go back to see the dr who advised me on...
  217. River

    out of date food packs

    Ah no thats terrible! Id keep ringing her on her personal number. Is there anyway you can disguise the taste with tabasco sauce or pepper? just to mask the taste for now.
  218. River

    River's LL Diary

    Lol i know to well about camera angles hun! but camera angle my foot you still look fab! Not sure what shape i am as i have it everywhere so i generally class myself as "blob" at the moment haha. Feeling slightly better in myself lately mood wise anyway. Got a job interview at a local store and...
  219. River

    TOTM

    Glad your feeling better Kim :). Yeh i think you can Spangly but id double check with your LLC as mine has told me their would be no real benefit from it. To be honest it doesnt bother me its the cramps that get to me. Some days are good and some im painkillering up whenever i can. Im going...
  220. River

    TOTM

    Eugh TOTM :( Ive been on it since i started LL. Its driving me nutty as a fruit cake but yes you generally do but ive been on mine so long now i think the side effects of it have kind of eased (or ive got used to it). Although last week i had the queazy feeling and i get my occasional i want...
  221. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you carrie :) and welcome back although i must say you look fab anyway hun :). Yes, my mum and little sister have said when i went down but i though theyre just being nice type of thing. My stand in LL councillor who saw me when i first signed up said she can see ive lost it in my face on...
  222. River

    Me Wednesday!

    I wanted to goto Zumba but after my spell yesterday OH wouldnt let me :( been looking forward to it all week too! Favorite movie night and relaxing it is.
  223. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Gorgeous picture of you both :) and congrats again on loosing 6lbs huni!! Well done you xx
  224. River

    River's LL Diary

    Just a little question for everyone. When do you start noticing the weights off ? My family noticed after i lost half a stone, but i havent seen them for a month now and ive been asked by everyone for pictures ect but honestly even though im 2 stone down havent noticed.. i look the same and...
  225. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks mags huni, Im seeing how it goes and taking it easy today but i am feeling so much better so i think it might of been the blood test was just too much for me or i need more iron or something. Im just weirded out with these passing out things, it feels like im going to but i can stop...
  226. River

    River's LL Diary

    So i had a blood test today because dr thinks im anemic. Ive had alot of blood taken over time due to cancer when i was little so my left arm isnt that good as its got a few collapsed veins. It was 9am id kinda forgotten to say this (because im a silly cow) and she goes to take from it, second...
  227. River

    River's LL Diary

    Still hanging on and im determined not to give up (just yet). Had another change of mind about packs. Im just so picky with what i eat and this is probably why all the other diets ive taken up have failed. Then again everything maybe its my mind making issues about the texture and taste? Anyway...
  228. River

    Me Wednesday!

    Im in too :) Got loads of lovely bath stuff and oils for the birthday so may aswell use it to pamper myself!!
  229. River

    WELL DONE US!!!!

    Thanks mags you angel you ! x
  230. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks slenda, and no no youve given me a great idea prehaps to get some work on tills or something more recent atleast. There is a wishing well cafe near me so that might be a start. I have a diploma or two for nursing and teaching but theres no chance of anything in that avenue at the moment...
  231. River

    Unused packs

    Wow im just.. speachless that its allowed! I have to say im not that happy with LL helpline lately. Ive had a few issues and ive rang them and theyve had no idea (like having double packs) or told me to contact my LLC again, when i told them i already had. I agree with everyone on the new...
  232. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thank you soo much tracy and mags for your kind words, you both inspire me to keep on going and keep my positive head on :). Mags i feel so terrible youve been going through so much more than me and your so strong and positive, keep going :). Its just so hard when you want to focus on one thing...
  233. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Thats the spirit darling! Im sure youll have a great result next week like hannah said. Your doing so fab :mermaid: x
  234. River

    River's LL Diary

    Im finding everything so hard at the moment so i havent had a chance to post or browse forums like i use to and im sorry for it. Ive been honest all the long and i really need to get this out instead of worrying my OH. Ive had depression since i was 11, so i am quite proud of myself that i...
  235. River

    Planning for Christmas

    Thanks yoyo, Youve sort of put my mind straight, i have been sitting stewing all night thinking should i.. shouldnt i ?! Its along way off and i dont think my OH would agree as he thinks itll be harder to get back on track too so i think im going to give it a miss. After all itll just take...
  236. River

    Planning for Christmas

    Yeh thats how i saw it (same as my birthday really) its only one day and ive got next years to have it. My mum said shed do me a small something as were having a family christmas but i just cant face going through with gains and mishaps i might have on the day.
  237. River

    Hannah's Lighter Life: The RTM Edition!

    Hannah, Ive been reading your diary and your doing so fab. I just hope i can do as well as you huni! Your food looks so amazing, i cant wait to use some of your recipes when i get to my goal because they look so good! I just cant believe how much you can still eat, i honestly thought id be on...
  238. River

    Nutty's LL diary

    Whoop ! Well done nutty :D. Im with you on the period thing :( but mine arent stopping even though my GP has stuck me on the pill. Its so fustrating! Have a lovely holiday x
  239. River

    fightin for the new ME !!

    Hi Angel and welcome ;). Wishing you the best of luck for this week and it does get easier i promise. Food shopping is hard for me but i can easily cook something for the OH!? Early nights are a saviour on this so take em and run to bed hehe! Its really mind over matter with the craving, i...
  240. River

    Planning for Christmas

    So its been coming up in group for the last two weeks now and to be honest i hadnt really thought about it. All of my group members are going to have a small christmas dinner and a drink. Then theres me who seems to be the only one whos not going eat or drink.. am i nuts? Its just everyone...
  241. River

    River's LL Diary

    Thanks girls :) Just needed a little something to spur me on so to speak and its done the world of good! I just woke up this morning and feel better and more positive now! This is also the "thinnest" ive been in like 3 years !
  242. River

    River's LL Diary

    Aww thank you slenda :) Im so chuffed, was going to have a talk with my LLC tonight about it being 3lbs constantly tonight but no need now hehe :). x
  243. River

    River's LL Diary

    Yay I lost 4lbs !! Haha im so happy and embarresed that i had such a whinge :o.
  244. River

    Deciding on a goal

    Hi Spangly, Im struggling on what weight i should go for, they say my BMI should be 10st 4lb for "healthy" and i did think 9st 8lbs but im wondering if that would be too much to ask of my body and if ive set too bigger goal.
  245. River

    New Beginning... Magiclove's Diary

    Ah Mags huni, i really have no idea what to say but cwtches to you! Did your LLC even give you an idea what it might be other than losing it too fast? Thats so bizzare, keep positive huni! Its a pound and with the weight youve lost so far it makes up for it, im sure its just a blip and youll be...
  246. River

    River's LL Diary

    No slenda :( Im so behind on drinking had about a 1.2 litres today :( x
  247. River

    River's LL Diary

    Ah great thanks girlies :D, I was worried since the LL advice line didnt know! Im just not hungry at all, which is weird for me lol! Yeh mags i mean im used to it as ive had it since october last year was frightened at first, but this is there longest ive ever had it (2 months now :(). I just...
  248. River

    DH is moaning

    Hi Flossy, you are not being selfish! My parter was the same trust me but he said to me im looking great already (he never says anything to me haha!) and he now wants to do it! Im on week 6 and ive lost 3lbs ever since the 3rd week! It may seem slow right now but it is a fantastic loss. Im also...
  249. River

    River's LL Diary

    Hi Tracy and thanks hun :), Well we are loosing the weight and this is our journey nobody elses :). Mentioned to my LLC that i was unhappy and she said wed take a look at what we could do to jig up my metabolism. Got myself on pill too as im sick of none stop TOTM but u have to admit im a bit...
  250. River

    Unused packs

    Yeah my councillor hasnt mentioned that and ive never heard of it either. Personally i wouldnt do it as youve said many dont get to RTM and if you do do it your not going to see your "credit" if something happens and you have to drop out. I think if your concerned maybe you should ring LL and...
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