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Seriously? I am sabotaging myself and I don't know why, I just can't get a handle on things. I'm sitting at home on Tuesday night, its about 9pm and out of nowhere I find myself scurrying across to the garage, loading up on chocolate, coming home and stuffing my face. I tell myself I needed it...

Brilliant work, looking fab, well done!

Hiya and welcome to LT. I just wanted to add another bit of advise based on my own experience. Don't drink your first shake until you really feel you have to (if its possible), that way it makes the time between shakes much less and in the beginning when your hungry it really helps to know you...

Wow, well done chuck, what an amazing difference, you're making fantastic progress!

Woohoo, lots of milestones in there for you this week! Well done!!

Thanks Kat. It's frustrating I keep having little slips but I guess it just proves that if you carry on regardless you still get there in the end. I'm definitely feeling happy, not been this light for about 22 years! Woohoo, back to what I weighed in my teens lol

It's that time again, a new month approaches so thought I'd start a new challenge thread to keep us all motivated. If you want to join in just copy the list below into a new post and add your name to the bottom with your target for the month. My losses have generally slowed so I'm aiming low...

3.8lbs off for me, Target met! Trose -8-10lbs (-3lbs, -5lbs, -3lbs) Karazykat07 14lbs (-14 for Feb) Mission accomplished PaulaJ - 12lbs (-9.5, 2.5 to go) Shaz1980 - 12lbs (-4lb, 8lb to go) Yeye - 14lbs (-3lbs, -6lbs, -2lbs, -4lbs, 1lb over target!) Foo Fan - 12lbs (-14lbs - 2lb loss...

By some miracle I held it together most of the week and managed a wonderful 3.8lbs loss this week \o/ am so happy, not had a big loss like that in months. It could've been more but I slipped last night due to some stress and knocked myself out of ketosis (yes, I'm an idiot) oh well, that nice...

In answer to your question, no the extra daily shake won't make a difference, and its something I do regularly to avoid cheating when I'm ravenous. Re sticking with it or refeed that's a personal choices but if it were me I'd do the extra few weeks and be done with *dieting* for good then...

Hey hon I hear ya, I felt the same way when I fell off the wagon a year ago. It took me 6 months of faffing about, and a 3+ stone weight gain, before I got my head in the right place again. As you may have seen from my posts since I came back its not been plain sailing, I've had 100%...

You could switch to Exante for the last stone, same weight loss but not supervised. I'm staying on to 10 stone too, no way I'm eating *before* getting to goal, it defeats the whole point in my opinion.

Just updating mine, and have updated yours too Sera Trose -8-10lbs (-3lbs, -5lbs, -3lbs) Karazykat07 14lbs (-6, 8lb to go) PaulaJ - 12lbs (-9.5, 2.5 to go) Shaz1980 - 12lbs (-4lb, 8lb to go) Yeye - 14lbs (-3lbs, -6lbs, -2lbs, 3lbs to go) Foo Fan - 12lbs (-10, 2lbs to go) Mirjam - 10lbs...

Thank you Lola, I'm definitely feeling better, I tested this morning and finally am back in ketosis \o/ Woohoo now, if I could kindly get some appetite suppression with that I'd be sorted lol

Thanks for the support ladies I'm doing better. On my 3rd totally 100% day even though Im literally starving. I just keep thinking about my trip, I really want to get to goal and refeed which I can just about do if I get my head down. Sandra well done on those 12s, how wonderful. Sadly the...

Well done, what a great feeling it is, I remember when I hit 199, it's definitely a cause for celebrating with a glass of fizzy water!! hehe

It's only *excess* ketones that are detected by the ketostix so as long as it changes colour, no matter how light pink it is, it's positive for ketosis.

Trose - my trip is end of May but apart from this week I generally only lose 2lbs a week which would take me right into the week of departure! Yeah, to be honest, I probably would feel disappointed if I didn't make it as I've had several slips which have slowed down my progress so I'd feel like...

Well after last weeks horrible gain I managed to lose 3.2lbs this week. It's been a horrible struggle though, for some reason I'm constantly ravenous. I've been keeping a very close eye on my carbs and reduced the tfrs back down to 3 or 4 a day and started using more LT as the Exante has more...

When the body doesnt have enough carbs to use for fuel it goes into ketosis so it can convert fat instead. If you eat more than around 60g of carbs in a day (although this varies from person to person) then you will be knocked out of ketosis and the body will use the carbs for fuel instead. You...

I agree with Molly, fibreclear won't help clear your constipation, if anything it'll make it worse. I take meds which have constipation as a side effect so combined with tfr its a nightmare. I take 3 dulcolax instead of 2 and it works a treat (2 tends not to have an effect on me). It should be...

What a difference in you, you look amazing, well done!

I'm not there yet either but I can totally relate. I have about 12 weeks or so left at the rate Im losing (my gain this week didn't help either -.- ) and actually I am taking comfort in the fact it's slowed down a bit because I am dreading eating again. I think it's only natural to feel this...

Hehe, I wish I could lose my boobs, they are still huge! >.< My bum has totally disappeared though, shame about the tummy!! lol At least they are noticing the difference in you, keep up the great work! x

You can be in ketosis and not have appetite suppression, or not have it to the same degree as others, or even on different days. The last time I did LT I had no appetite at all, I could barely eat 2 shakes never mind 3 and I breezed through 3 months or so. When I restarted in August, despite...

I can definitely vouch for that, my favourite flavour and generally I hate banana favoured things lol

Aww Amanda Ive done that sort of thing a couple of times, its crazy but at the time the sheer *need* to do it overrides everything else, doesn't it? Just carry on the rest of your day as though it never happened hon, its only a tiny slip and you can easily recover from it. Hope you enjoyed every...

Sandra - that is of course the perfect solution and there's a time I would have done exactly that but every time I have I've ended up falling off the wagon completely =\ I'm trying to avoid eating until I'm actually done with the diet so I don't have in my mind that I have to go back to it if...

Im currently mixing both diets together. I must admit the Exante products are much tastier and more fulfilling than the LT ones. The soups and shakes are much thicker (ice cubes actually sink it's that thick!) and there are more flavours. If all you're after is weightloss and money is an issue...

Hi folks Well it's been a difficult week this week. I think all the stress of the last 3 weeks has caught up with me, not to mention TOTM was over a week late, and this week I am absolutely ravenous. I confess I have had to have more meal replacements than is allowed just for the sake of not...

1. Being able to climb the stairs to my flat without puffing or breaking a sweat. 2. Ditto above for changing the bed and cleaning the flat. 3. Finally having enough confidence to learn to drive. 4. To look at my face in the mirror and actually like myself. 5. That feeling of being as slim...

I'm similar to you, currently a 12 bottoms and 16 top. I've not dared go into stores like Next etc yet as it'd break my heart if I was 16/18 in there :( I'll do those stores when I'm already at goal hehe

Ooh I forgot to update. Could someone show mine as -6lbs, -2lbs lost, 4lbs to go please? On my phone so can't paste the list =\

Aww thanks everyone I must admit it's been a struggle this past week, been under so much stress but the rewards are so worth it x

Well that's another 2lbs off, yay. Slightly frustrating that my losses have slowed down to *regular diet* rates but I like the simplicity so I won't be switching. Next weeks mini goal is to hit the 90lbs off. Never did I imagine I'd come this far :)

Woohoo, good on ya, hope it goes well :)

It's clear there's been a miscommunication here. I can't speak for everyone but those I know here only have your best interests at heart. Whilst its true some practise a tough love approach I really don't think any malice was intended. There's none of us perfect and we all need support on this...

Kezzer, we are the same height and started at almost the exact same weight so I can totally relate. Every time you break into a new stone barrier it's so emotional because it brings back all those memories from when you passed through there on your way up! Congrats on the weightloss so far, you...

That's a great idea, not mad at all. I considered doing that but I'm not in proportion (huge bewbs!) so no idea what size I'll end up heh good luck with it, anything that motivates you is a good thing.

Ooh even better, I have high colouring, I'll have to check it out. Lucky you with the voucher hehe

Ooh its cheap too!

I used to think this too but it doesn't. It's the total carbs figure that's important. Obviously there's variation between individuals but 60g carbs seems to be the average for a lot of people. Stay under this you'll stay in ketosis, go over youll start coming out. I tend to have my shakes etc...

Me too please, also on my phone. Goal for Feb -6lbs

I second that. You can't stop and start every few days, your body just can't cope with it. It's all or nothing. If you can't commit for the duration perhaps its time to find a diet that will fit around your social life as LT is not conducive to that.

The *rules* say only one flapjack a day but I lived on 3 a day for several months no problem. It'll work out about 150 more cals per day but the effect on your losses isn't noticeable at that rate. It got me through a difficult phase so if your pharmacist is willing then its worth a try, better...

I need some of that. I'm 40 and since losing so much weight I noticed a horrible bit on my neck and just generally a lil bit saggy around the jowels lol

You're welcome hon, I can *totally* relate to the struggle you're going through. I think we sometimes are our own worst enemies for expecting perfection every day. That'd be ideal but in reality things happen and we make mistakes but it doesn't make us failures, just means we're taking the...

Hey hon I've fallen off the wagon, started and restarted and had several blips but am one of a number of people here who are proof that if you stick with it it'll work. Last week I was 100%, this week far from it. Am I bothered? Not really, I'm still eating only meal replacements, am still on...

Lulu if you have a calculator on your phone you can work it out. Just multiply the kgs by 2.2 and that's your loss in pounds. I.e 2kg x 2.2 = 4.4lbs x

Lulu - I've done that =x hehe

I can totally relate Jacko, am dealing with a nasty breakup myself and honestly am amazed I haven't binged yet. I agree with the others, embrace your feelings, cry, get mad, let it out, its better than gaining 10lbs or more which will only lead to more comfort eating. On a side note I was...

I lived on Flapjacks for months then my pharmacy ran out so had none for 4 weeks! The peanut ones a bit strong flavoured for me, I prefer the coconut ones too x

Thanks ladies, I tell ya, I just need hugs right now. I'm not even thinking about food as a comfort in this scenario, its too serious, but I'm glad. I just seem to be in limbo. Got some meds from doc to help with the anxiety so hopefully I can start functioning again because I definitely can't...

Hey Taff I remember you! Sorry you gained back most of your weightloss, but you did great first time, you'll do well again. Good luck on day 1 x

Aww thanks for your support, it means a lot. Life just seems so much harder when you have nobody around you physically :( Things are not quite going to plan. I'm running into obstacles at every turn. It's hard to stay strong when all you want is a break. Oh well, nothing else for it but to...

Hehe that's a great idea. Sometimes its still excess fat under the tissue weighing it down, I know some of mine is but thighs and butt a little saggy hehe its not bothering me yet, when me boobs finally go that's when it'll affect my confidence. I'm massive busted so it won't be pretty, even now...

As far as I'm aware getting knocked out of ketosis in itself will not make you gain weight, it's carb loading, i.e. eating more carbs than your body can actually burn and so storing as glycogen along with water which results in weight gain. Any gain you might have would be purely water weight as...

LT approximation is a stone a month but that depends on many factors such as your base metabolic rate and current level of activity. You lose more in week 1 but then as you have less to lose the rate slows down. You can usually expect to lose around 2.5 - 4lbs a week though, it varies from...

Thank you for your kind words Sam, and yes, it's amazing to be back down here in the 11s again after more than half my life!!

I lost 2lbs this week despite being strictly 100% over 8 days, just missed my target. Oh well, onwards and downwards! Funky: 10lbs(-6) Yeye - 12lbs (-11, -5, -9) 13 lbs over target :-) SlimmerSu: 7lbs (restarting 24/1/2011) Cookeh: 10lbs, -8.6lbs, Target missed by 1.4lbs :( Jayne33: -12lb...

I have lost 87lbs now (over 6 stones) and have some loose skin, mostly around the tummy, bum, boobs and thighs. Some places are worse than others. Obviously it's a tad distressing, but it's not as bad as being morbidly obese and fat, I'd rather be slim and saggy :) I've been using various...

I am unable to work due to ill health Retail, not because I am lazy and can't be bothered. I am studying at home so I can eventually get a job working from home around my illness. The not getting out there part is down to actually knowing nobody around me. Since I have no job, and therefore no...

I lost 2lbs this week. A tad disappointed as its 8 days worth and for first time in ages the full week was 100%. It's been the worst week of my life, my broken heart, my ex refusing to support me anymore, I have no idea where I'm going to live never mind how. I think only reason I've not...

Aarrgghh!!! Just when I thought things couldnt get any worse my ex husband tells me he's stopping have his money paid in for the bills and that he wants to see my finances and decide what he will and wont support me with. This is because he's moved in with his gf and I said I wasnt ready to...

Not that easy Sandra. 1. I'm already hooked on this guy and 2. I don't have any girlfriends to go out with. I don't have any friends, or family, closer than 220 miles. They're all online. My situation isn't conducive to meeting new people either. Can't work, no existing contacts to meet others...

Thank you Shaz, very kind of you to say so. Distance is probably going to ruin it all. Some people just aren't able, or ready, to take a leap of faith in love.

Thank you ladies. It's my own fault really, I've been harboring feelings for an online overseas friend of 3 years and in my infinite wisdom told him I loved him by email. It didn't go down well. I've barely heard from him since and the not knowing is breaking my heart, not to mention signs for...

Oh yes, check my signature. I lost lots of weight Oct 09 to Feb 10 then gained most of it back in 3 months! My advice is definitely to keep at it. Take one day at a time, your only goal to be make it through that day. If you slip up ignore it and keep on going. I've started, restarted and...

Thank you Willow. Under normal stress my eating is first to go bad but when its a broken heart I just instantly lose my appetite. I am still proud though, just hard to feel it through the pain right now :( Good luck on LT!

Hi folks sorry not been around, got an emotional crisis going on right now and am nursing a broken heart :( Just wanted to say I have about 10 weeks left til I reach my goal I think but given the situation with my ex money is very tight. I've therefore bought a month of Exante and am going to...

Congrats on moving down out of the obese and into the overweight category, its a wonderful feeling!

Welcome back! I remember you too, hope all is well and good luck x

What time?

I buy my LT from a nearby pharmacy that also sells it online. I'm not saying who it is though *zip* but in answer to your question, no, you can't get it cheaper and if you could I'd be dubious to be honest. I was just thinking though, maybe Exante would be a good choice for you. If you get the...

Yep the diet definitely messes with your cycles. When I restarted this time around my first one was 60 days late!! O.o they are back to being regularly monthly now but that freaked me out, it's the planning, ya know, you don't wanna get caught short hehe One of our maintainers said that she...

Congratulations Trose, I hear ya on the celebrations, I too have not been this weight since I was a teenager, it's an amazing feeling isn't it? You are looking fantastic girl, you have worked so hard. Don't worry about a goal weight, just keep going til you feel you are where you want to be...

I'm with Trose, ask me again 2 stone from now hehe

Congrats hon, great result :)

Excellent result, Congrats and good luck with refeed etc :)

Aww thanks everyone, this last 10 days I've had so many compliments I really feel shy and socially awkward about it, this is all new to me. I haven't been like this, the real me, for about 20 odd years. My next goal is for a random stranger on the street or wherever to chat me up! That's never...

I told ya my mirror lies!! lol My waist isn't at all tiny, its very flabby but I guess it squishes down more when I have tighter clothes on haha I really do need to tone up and work a few inches off, I'd be a lot more confident if I didnt have flab everywhere. The scales are going down, so are...

lmao hon, I think you need to lower your expectations a little. If you were losing that much every week just think of the awful strain it'd be putting on the inner workings of your body! A stone a month is good, and looks like you are doing great! Keep up the good work, you'll be at your goal in...

hmm.. ok so that didnt work, try again lol Edit... There we go, photo now attached, forgot to hit upload ... doh! hehe

Hi folks Since I got my first comment on my before and during pic in my profile I thought it'd be a good time to update it, a month has gone by and it wasnt the best picture anyway, baggy top on lol Bear in mind though that this is a mirror reflection photo and I happen to own a VERY kind...

They sell the products in Asda and Tesco, I've seen them there. They are too high in carbs though to put you in ketosis, that's the only thing. If you want natural appetite suppression and quick results, stick with LT x

Ive taken my shakes and flapjacks away on short breaks with me and although it felt good to remain "in control" while I was away I definitely felt like I was missing out. I'd be tempted to say leave it til you get back, go let your hair down, eat and enjoy then come back and knuckle down...

Ive tried bio oil, palmers, nivea and am onto jergens now and none of it makes the slightest bit of difference -.- However, just going through the process helps me feel like at least Im trying lol

There's nothing to understand hon, your body will just deal with things depending on many other factors at the particular time. I've started and restarted and fell off the wagon so many times now and I can totally relate. First attempt was 7 days, second attempt 12 days, 3rd attempt 8 weeks, 4th...

O.o ... "Only" 3.5lbs?? I wish I could nail that every week! A fab loss, and well done on beating your goal!

Thats exactly when I notice it too. However, having gone through extreme hairloss when I had chemo I think that's whats keeping me from freaking out lol It's not as bad as it appears, it's just more than normal. I definitely think its linked to how long you are on LT for. I never had it until I...

Hang in there, it does pass but its a big change to your routine and your body generally won't give in without a fight! If you feel you absolutely MUST eat or you'll binge or something I find a tin of tuna in springwater helps (not brine, contains salt) but that's just an emergency measure. Try...

To be honest, no, they're not worth it with LT on 100% as you'll definitely be in ketosis if you stick to it. The only time they're useful is when you know you're out of ketosis and you're monitoring how long it takes to get back in. Bear in mind too that they should be used on your first wee of...

My hair has been coming out since after the first 8 weeks or so continually. I hadn't expected it til I stopped LT but although its more than normal and clog the shower quick its not actually noticeable. Small price to pay for fast results especially if you have a lot to lose. After all, it does...

Thank you ladies. 8.30pm and still on track so fingers x-ed today will end a good day :) x

Early weigh in this week, 1.6lbs off, fingers crossed to complete this next week x Funky: 10lbs(-6) Yeye - 12lbs (-11, -5) SlimmerSu: 7lbs (restarting 24/1/2011) Cookeh: 10lbs, -6.6lbs, 3.4lbs to go Jayne33: 12lb -5lb, - 2lb, 5 to go XxAbbiexX23: -21lbs Amanda105: -16lbs (loss as at 15/01...

Hi folks So yesterday didn't quite go to plan either -.- Decided this morning to just weigh in and get it over with and start my fresh week now instead of tomorrow. As I was away last weekend I weighed a day late so this is a 5 day result rather than 7. Anyway, despite struggling like mad all...

Ah Trose its reassuring to hear you say that. I very occasionally used to snack on mini babybel light at the start but too much salt so nipped that in the bud, your loss will be fine. So today didn't go as well as expected, although on the upside I'm 500 cals down on yesterday which is good...

It's always approximate but if you Google "base metabolic rate calculator", try a few out then what I did was take the lowest as my baseline. Hope that helps x

Exactly Pudge. CD was only plan with full quota of vits & minerals, like most of these vlcd tfrs, yet that wasn't highlighted as a benefit. I know personally I'm better nourished now than before I went on LT.

Pfft... that'd just be too easy now, wouldn't it? Hehe good to know I'm not alone in that weird shrinking pattern though x

It's because the Cambridge was done for the longest time so more weeks to divide the total loss up into whereas maple was 10 days and cabbage was 5 weeks. I spotted that right away, sneaky and very misleading x

Blue - I'm using the app on my phone so can't see sigs :( I was also thinking by reducing the time folk can stay the more people will be able to use it. Take sandras place for example. 8 rooms, if you had 4 long term residents that just leaves 4 rotating places, some of which may also become...

I don't get it, 3lbs is an amazing loss, its bang on Target. A month is 4.5 weeks long remember. Also what everyone seems to forget is that your base metabolic rate has a massive influence on your ability to lose at the recommended rate. My BMR is very low, only around 1700 calories a day. The...

Fantastic! Well done!

I can relate to that Fizz and remember 180 extra cals a day is only gonna slow your loss down by 1lb every 3 weeks which is negligible. When I went to visit my niece last weekend I swapped some of my LT for her Exante to try it and may well end up doing same as am only on benefits so money is...

Ok, I don't want to put a spanner in the works but here's my thoughts. A residential retreat is a good idea but just for the first week. This makes it accessible to most people but most importantly, its unrealistic to shut yourself away from *temptation* in the real world you absolutely cannot...

Why the sigh witchie? -2lbs is great! Well done, another bag of sugar gone for good :)

I can't do it hon. WWs was always my diet of choice pre LT and although a couple times I lost 4st I just couldn't handle making food choices. Obviously I know I must after LT however if I come off this *before* I reach goal I just know I won't achieve it because the results are too slow...

Grr... I'm really struggling this week. A combination of factors including emotional stress and inability to get Flapjacks has resulted in me having more meal replacements than normal. Yesterday was by far the worst day with probably twice the amount I should have. For some reason I'm so hungry...

I'm with Tanya, I had lost several stone before my dress size changed because I was shedding it from weird places however now the dress size bits like boobs and waist are shrinking quickly and catching up so going through the sizes quickly.

Yay! Congrats, knew your first week back would be a good one. Well done x

As long as they change colour its positive. Darker sticks just mean youre a bit dehydrated. Mine are the lightest shade of pink first thing in morning then rest of day they read negative due to all the water. Hope that helps x

I have boobs like hers and I hate them :( I've lost 12" around the fullest part and 7-8 " underneath and they still look same size relative to the rest of my body. Sandra you are so right, I look way bigger because my boobs are so big. When I was this weight on the way up they were nowhere near...

Aww Sam, we're here to support you not shoot you down hon, good grief losing weight, and this diet particularly, are hard enough without that. All I'd say is don't kid yourself. If that splash of milk turns into more it can quickly lead down a slippery slope. I know, I've done it. When you come...

That's fine hon, I'm a firm believer that if you must make tiny adjustments to the plan in order to meet the same end goal, ie weightloss, then do it. Sure, 100% is the aim but at the end of the day its like saying you had a baby with no pain relief, if tweaking the plan results in the same...

Everyone's carb threshold for ketosis is slightly different. Usually around 60g a day up to 100g a day for others but no way to know other than trial and error. Not a great idea to have alcohol on a vlcd but its your body your choice. The sugar from the alcohol would knock you out not to mention...

Nice to see the media put a positive spin on vlcd if done responsibly.

I'm watching too, looks like LT is on in a future episode x

OMG ladies (and gents too) I totally forgot to share this with you. Since Saturday 2 of my online friends plus my sisters bf have paid me compliments. The first 2 were that I looked amazing and that I looked pleasant (an odd expression but a positive one nonetheless). Then last night one of my...

Lmao! Wow nothing like a disbelieving customer to boost your confidence eh? Hehe I really would just love to be in proportion. I hate the idea of being big busted because it makes me look fat still as I carry all my excess weight on my boobs and belly, a true Apple, grr...>.< If I *ever* fit...

Wouldn't your height make you look even slimmer? Urgh I wish my boobs would shrink more. Since I started LT in august I've lost a whopping 12 inches around the fullest part but only 7-8 underneath and they're *still* enormous! I hear ya on the empty though, mine are just starting to go that way...

It's a great idea but it'd be pandemonium, can you imagine it hehe certainly I for one would could desperately use a service like that though.

OMG, I can't imagine being that tiny! I'm still a 16 on top though, the curse of big boobs lol

Aww thanks hon. Sadly I have no money, am on benefits and going through a divorce so scraping to get by. Didn't really fully think through the new wardrobe implication of losing so much weight lol

Thanks Su! I really have no idea. I want to be 10 st (or 9 7 but that doesn't feel achievable just yet lol) and have no idea what dress size I'd be as when I last was that weight dress sizes were smaller so I've never been less than a 12 hehe

To be perfectly honest, no, I doubt it. Whilst the gum may knock you out of ketosis, if its sugar free it won't have enough carb to make a difference (its the citric acid that affects ketosis that's why we can't have sugar free stuff or fruit teas etc). It could be any manner of things...

Ok, so last week I scraped some cash together and decided to buy some Asda jeans. No point spending a fortune while I'm still losing. I got a pair of size 14 utility jeans and a pair of size 12 straight jeans to slim into. That day I got home and tried on. The 14s fit perfect and the 12s I...

Aww Su what a lovely post, thank you for your kind words. It helps to know my journey, the good *and* the bad, helps others to get through it. I know when I read other peoples successes and slips it helps give me hope and make me feel normal. We're all human but we all can do this with our heads...

Heya Yes the headaches are totally normal and are usually a combination of carb withdrawal and caffiene withdrawal. Keep drinking the water and take your usual painkillers for the headaches, by day 5 or so they should be much better if not before x

This is a hard question to answer hon, it's down to individual preference. Have you considered trying the soups and flapjacks? Everyone complains about the flapjacks but actually once you've had a couple you kinda get used to them and personally I love them! hehe The soup is pretty nice too. If...

Aww Sandra, it must be so frustrating for you, I know I'd be itching to get back on TFR to shift those last few pounds pronto. As you say I think it's about acceptance, accepting that 1lb a week is going to be your rate of loss to goal. Not brilliant especially if you aren't enjoying the diet...

Aww hon, you are doing fabulously well and you deserve the joy of dating and shopping in any store you want after all those years of being over weight! I havent had the guts to venture into *normal* shops yet because in my head I still think their clothes wont fit me and I don't want to...

Heya Just wanted to reassure you that falling off the wagon by having a small blip isnt the end of the world. I've done it a few times, and have started and restarted several times as well. As long as you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and carry on as though it never happened then you'll...

I have to agree, it's just not worth coming off, you'll have many more birthdays and the food and meals/alcohol will all still be there for the consuming once you get to your goal. If you absolutely MUST eat on these occasions then go for pure protein, minimal green veg/salad and zero...

Thank you Molly :) I know what you mean, we are always do down on ourselves when we are overweight. I think only reason I'm openly praising myself is because I have nobody around me doing it and really I need the praise to motivate me to keep going, especially through the hunger and occasional...

Brilliant first week result, well done!

Woohoo, Congrats! It's a good feeling isn't it? Store it up and save it to memory for those times it gets hard, it'll help keep you strong :)

Thank you ladies, I still can't believe it. Not only have I never lost more than 4st in the past I never previously made it past 8 week on LT! Feels good to be able to keep going over the long haul and reap the rewards that are coming from continued weightloss. And to think that when I joined...

2.8lbs off for me this week. Funky: 10lbs(-6) Yeye - 12lbs (-11) SlimmerSu: 7lbs (restarting 24/1/2011) Cookeh: 10lbs, -4.8lbs, 5.2lbs to go Jayne33: 12lb -5lb, - 2lb, 5 to go XxAbbiexX23: -21lbs Amanda105: -16lbs (loss as at 15/01 13.5lbs) Daisybank: - 14lbs Scarybush:- 20lbs (Loss as at...

Aww Sandra you're so close to goal now that a regular diet is gonna make the weight come off slower. You'd need to reduce your food intake by 500 calories a day to squeeze an extra pound weightloss out ( or be active by same amount but not good idea after your recent op!).

Hehe, thanks Sandra, was taken yesterday while visiting my niece and her family back home in Scotland. I had one of my great nieces snuggling me in the photo, thus the smiley face :)

I'm with Sandra on this one. I got given a free water flavouring which I tried. Didn't like it much but it didn't affect my losses etc. also I've been forced to incorporate other things into my LT due to my pharmacy running out of flapjacks, such as bars from other tfrs as well as high protein...

I weighed a day late due to my weekend in Scotland and pleased to report a 2.8 lb loss. I'm claiming my 6 stone off today too since Im just a fraction of a pound off and its within the same pound haha Feeling fantastic. Bumped into my sisters boyfriend when I was away who hadn't seen me in over...

I'm 5' 6" and my goal is 10 stone as I remember being happiest at that weight on the way up lol and looking back at photos I did look slim too. I'm currently 12 st 2lbs and still have noticeable amounts of body fat around my tummy so personally I know 11 7 wouldn't be enough to eliminate that...

If I remember correctly you just add your start weight and current weight etc details in your "edit details" on user CP and the system does it automatically.

Hiya I restarted LT in August at 16 st 9lbs and am now around 12st 5lbs (maybe 3lbs, my weigh day was today but I was away so wi delayed til tomorrow hehe) I've had a couple of bad weeks and I'm *very* sedentary but still delighted with my losses. You'll get there, as Tanya said, break it down...

Aww thank you so much for the really supportive comments, I was quite touched by their sincerity. I'm struggling at the mo as my pharmacy are all out of Flapjacks and the be yu bars, as Yummy as they are, aren't big or satisfying enough so am very hungry. I researched some protein bars. Cals...

Yep you can take anything. Im on several prescription Meds including strong painkillers and they're fine. Just remember to have your shake first if taking Ibuprofen or aspirin if you're sensitive to those.

I had to go check out your profile to see what I was comparing to and OMG woman O.o the difference in you is unbelievable, so much younger looking and don't even look like your old self any more. What a fantastic achievement, keep up the good work! X

Wowser! You look amazing hon, no wonder you have the guys lining up! You don't even resemble your before photo any more its like another woman. Thanks for being brave and sharing, very inspirational x

Brilliant result, congrats :)

I have to back up Pudge's sentiment here. It's your life, your body and your health and ultimately your decision how you choose to lose the weight. Ignorance about LT is the primary cause of all the objections. If it were me I'd do the diet regardless what anyone else thought, why on earth can't...

Aww thats brilliant, well done for being brave and making the arrangement, I know its no easy. Hope you have fun on Saturday and be sure and lemme know how it goes hehe

I agree Paula, the more knowledge we are armed with the better choices we can make with regards to how we handle certain situations. I've not found it easy this time (last few attempts were a total breeze) so I just had to find a way to cope because the only important goal here really is...

That principle would apply to any ketogenic diet then that involved more protein than carbs. I've been doing this 20 weeks and never slipped out of ketosis other than when I ate chocolate on my 2 cheats. It works beautifully for me and makes managing the hunger bearable enough to stick to it in...

Don't eat tuna in brine, it contains salt. However, in a situation where you are just desperate to eat, a tin of tuna in springwater is all protein, no carbs, same cals as a shake and doesn't knock you out of ketosis so in an emergency it fits very well into the diet and is so bland it doesn't...

Well, this isnt my first rodeo with LT so to speak so I don't always stick to just LT every day but Im not allowed to talk about that in here hehe Anyway, the days Im 100% I definitely find it helps to have my first shake after noon, the later the better. That way my next 2 are much closer...

Wewt!! Trose, you go girl!! Good for you hon, that's awesome!! I bet that was a massive boost to your confidence too!! hehe I want you to keep me posted on the details, when you gonna call them?

Don't miss out any of your shakes, it won't speed up your weight loss and it'll put additional strain on your body as you will not get your full quota of vitamins and minerals etc for your body's cells to carry out all the functions they need to keep you on your feet! Think of LT as your...

Welcome aboard Mini, you'll find all the support and understanding you could ever need on LT right here x

The reason you take 3 is to get all of your required daily nutrition. If you cut out one shake it won't have any effect on your weightloss but it WILL have an effect on your body since you won't have your full quota of vits and minerals, not to mention that the 420 calories 3 shakes a day...

Tuna in springwater is another excellent choice and since it comes ready weighed and counted (same cals as a shake even!) you can slot it in without much thought hehe I'd be lost without my tuna I have to admit =x

It's such a relief isn't it Trose? Normally we are obsessing about such things but to know this time we already did the hard work we can actually just go along and relax and enjoy the day like everyone else! x

Oops, I forgot to post my updated challenge after losing 2lbs this week... Funky:10lbs Yeye - 12lbs SlimmerSu: 7lbs (restarting 24/1/2011) Cookeh: 10lbs, -2lbs, 8lbs to go Jayne33: 12lb -5lb, 7 to go XxAbbiexX23: -21lbs Amanda105: -16lbs Daisybank: - 14lbs Scarybush:- 20lbs Woozle01:- 20lbs...

Ooh Mirjam, that's handy to know! hehe It's been a while since I planned my own wedding so am quite excited about helping her plan hers. She has little money, but I did mine on a horribly tight budget and had a fantastic day so hopefully we'll be able to arrange something wonderful for her x

As if I weren't lucky enough already to have a fantastic trip booked to USA in May to keep me focused on my goal I got a call late last night from my niece telling me her boyfriend (and father of her 4 children) proposed and she said yes! Looks like there'll be a wedding late summer early autumn...

Welcome back Daisy and good luck with restart, you'll be back in the groove in no time :)

What'd I tell ya? :) congrats, a great first week loss, well done!

Excellent result, well done :)

Other TFR like lighter life and Cambridge recommend this I think but its not a requirement for LT. Call head office if the pharmacy refuse to give you your shakes, that's not right hon x

Thanks Pudge, yeah its not been easy thats for sure, I've had a lot of things going on this past year since I joined and made many attempts to start and restart, never making it past week 8. My emotions usually win over the long term and when I crack its hard for me to reign it in. However this...

Thanks Su! I'm staying on til I get to goal and am hoping that if I lose a few pounds refeeding it'll give me a bit of wriggle room as I settle into maintenance. The problem with me is I'm very sedentary so I really need to work on that now I'm getting close to finishing and hopefully it'll make...

Well it seems things are really slowing down now which is frustrating lol Lost 2lbs this week, a great loss but as always we aim for the stone a month which I'm no longer achieving. Mind you, I've barely moved this week, not been active at all and only left the house once so I think that's...

It might just be your body adapting to your new diet, hard to say. You could take some paracetemol for your stomach if its sore. Also might be worth getting some Flapjacks if this continues. They'll take longer to digest so more chance your body will absorb the nutrients. Failing that, if you...

Yes, the diet plays havoc with your cycles. Mine went from 29 days to 60 days and everything in between and if I remember correctly one of our long standing members who is currently on maintenance had totm daily for her entire 8 month approx LT duration! Don't worry, it returns to normal once...

Hang in there chuck it really does get easier. This time through LT I've had little appetite suppression at all even though I'm well in ketosis so its only sheer willpower that has got me this far. That said your body definitely adapts to the shakes so even though you get hungry its not the same...

Hehe I like the new fruit and cereal flavour best but all of them are too moreish, hope the new dated Flapjacks arrive soon or I could be in trouble O.o

Well you know how it is, you live off LT flapjacks for *months* and next thing you know your pharmacy can't get any fresh supplies and they all go out of date and suddenly you are left with NONE! O.o Ok, so maybe its just me, you know how addicted I am to those coconut flapjacks (yes, yes, Im...

Aww hon I'm so sorry to hear that :( I don't really have that issue as I live on my own so LT is cheaper for me than food! Switch to calorie counting so you can continue losing with whatever food you do have to eat and remember to try an refeed so you don't gain a load of glycogen. Good luck...

Hi Mirjam I posted a reply on another thread but basically if you've stuck to it you *have* lost weight, its a biological impossibility not to. The fact its not reflected yet on the scales could be any number of reasons, primary culprits being constipation and water retention. Stop weighing...

Mirjam, if you've stuck to the plan you *have* lost weight, its a biological impossibility not to, its just not reflected on the scales and that could be down to any number of reasons. Stop weighing yourself and stick with it, you'll be fine come weigh day :)

Hey Piink I'm not sure if I've posted on any of your threads before but since I joined this site a year ago I've been watching your progress with interest. Just wanted to wish you huge congratulations on reaching your goal and losing a phenomenal amount of weight, the transformation in you is...

To try and help the newbies feel better about the diet, and prove it gets easier, I thought it'd be fun to note how many days we'd all been on the diet. I'll start, today is Day 141 and I reckon I still have about 90 days left to do.

Half a stone in one week is a great achievement, well done!

Throwing up won't affect ketosis, only carbs can do that and also I believe too much citric acid as it does something at the molecular level that knocks some people out which is why we're no allowed diet drinks or fruit teas etc I believe. I suffer from a chronic rare headache condition so I...

Only time I had anything similar was when I had gall bladder problems. If you've no pre existing health problems it may be coincidence, but keep an eye on it and see doc if it continues.

If you want to prepare for LT then do it by getting into ketosis first, that's about the only practical thing you can do that will be of any help as it'll suppress your appetite a bit and get you over the carb crash. Just cutting back on regular food doesn't really help to be honest, you'll be...

Wow, folks, I never expected so much positive feedback from this picture, I guess I just don't see myself the way you guys do, my head hasn't caught up yet! That *is* a new bra I'm wearing lol but I have such huge boobies they never go where they're supposed to lol I did get those shape pants...

Hope you're still feeling happy and positive about things hon and can't wait to try out that exercise thing when I see you on Friday so you can have a laugh at me haha =p

I don't know how I missed this post but wow O.O you look fantastic, well done and thanks so much for sharing!

I go through phases like this every few weeks and I've found just giving into it for that brief moment actually stops me from falling off the wagon completely. I agree, when the brain decides your body needs food whatever the reason its actually very difficult to ignore that primal instinct to...

Sorry for the delay folks, got a little addicted to an xbox game I was playing hehe Thank you all *so* much for your lovely supportive comments. I can't tell you how emotionally and psychologically difficult it was for me to post that picture. When it was taken as a *before* pic I had no...

Im teaching myself computer programming i.e. application and web development. I have a background in IT but I havent worked in several years due to ill health. I find myself in a situation though whereby I need to be able to support myself and although I may not be quite ready to go back I have...

Well I decided to be brave and post a before and now shot (hope this works!), mostly to get you guys' opinion on something. I can definitely see a difference in my face and bewbies, but I'm still chunky and flabby and don't think I look like I've lost over 5st between the 2 pictures? Also...

Hope you've had a wonderful Christmas Molly and Happy New Year when it comes and many thanks for the continued support xx

Hi Tanya Just wanted to pop in and say "hi". I don't tend to post on your thread but I do read it and keep up with your progress, you continue to be an inspiration. Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and hope 2011 brings everything you wish for x

Wow, that's quite an achievement hon, well done on your weigh in result this week!! x

Wow, Thunder, what an amazing transformation, that's given me hope!! Although I've lost a lot of weight already my body shape is blah, im all flabby and have no shape to speak of which is why I've not posted any progress pics really. Seeing you at goal like that, looking fantastic, gives me hope...

... for me to cheat in a big way this week? Oh wait, it was MINE, that's right... >.< Aarrgghh!! What an idiot I am. Although I have been back on track for 3 days now I am struggling. I'm not any hungrier, in fact on day 1 again I had no appetite at all (which was nice after being starving for...

I gave up making New Year Resolutions a few years back now but my goals for the coming year would be to get to my weight goal of 10st and to knuckle down with my home studies so later in the year I can actually get a job and support myself so I don't need to rely on the ex and feel obliged to...

No worries FB, I'd be lost without my stick blender, I use it for all the shakes and soups, works a dream! Can't have lumpy LT, ack!

Glitzy I'm so sorry to hear this *hugs* my only advice would be its time to stop thinking about others, seeking their approval, and do what's right for YOU! If they love you they want to see you happy and if losing the weight on LT is what makes you happy then they'll have to respect and accept...

Any of the hand held stick ones work well. My old one broke and picked up a cheapy from Tesco for about £8.

Don't be disheartened, could be any number of things... constipation (this makes a huge difference in my WI results), water retention, different clothes etc. If you've not cheated then you *have* lost weight, its a physical impossibility not to as you are burning more calories than you are...

Count me in, I've added my details below. PLEASE COPY THE MOST RECENT LIST & PASTE SlimmerSu: 7lbs (Not starting till 24/1/11) Cookeh: 10lbs

I think you'll make significant progress between now and July, its definitely doable. From your avatar photo I'd never have thought you were 20st, you have a very slim face. I have jowels lol and a horrible neck, all my photos are taken at raised angles to hide it lmao! The loose skin is...

Hope you're feeling a bit better now hon. Wow when you say it like that, 10st lost, that's phenomenal, well done you, you should be proud of your hard work, I bet you look great! I was too sore to work out much today but managed 30 mins. Problem is I had horrible cravings so I decided sod it...

Thanks Frozen, more annoyed that I chose chocolate rather than, say, a healthy takeaway which I know I would've actually enjoyed, I was so disappointed lol Am back on track today and although I have cravings now I don't feel hungry (weird as am always starving on LT haha). Worked out twice...

Well after surviving xmas day 100% I cheated yesterday *sighs* My special friend overseas has been being quite mean to me last few days and last night I was just so upset and stressed I ended up walking over to garage for a huge supply of chocolate then eating about a third of it. Am annoyed at...

Welcome back and good luck restarting him am sure you'll be fine x

Well I had to keep myself busy somehow and since I spent the day alone was more than happy too although few were here hehe

Hey FB, don't worry about it hon, I've slipped up so many times on this journey but I'm still heading quickly to goal. It must've been hard trying to resist home made cake. The Choc shakes are my fav but I mix with just 200 ml of cold water so its much thicker as a drink and its actually...

Welcome back Lydia, glad you enjoyed your little LT break. I did same thing, my first goal is 11st as that's where my bmi falls into healthy range but I just want to be 10 st as that's the weight I remember being happiest, albeit 24 yrs ago! Good luck with it, I'm not too far behind you, am...

That's what I meant, the fact you didn't take the day off means you didn't slow down your loss!

Well done So So, and congrats on the weightloss, that's amazing, I've never lost that much since week one lol It's such a good feeling isn't it to know that you didnt' slow down your weightloss efforts by having the day off? Just noticed your total weightloss to date, wow! You are doing...

Woohoo, lost 3lbs this week, am so delighted, that makes yesterdays abstinence totally worth it :)

Good luck Hazel and welcome back. I know exactly where you're coming from, I have stuttered a fair bit over the past year on LT but in August this year I knuckled down and am now almost 4st lighter on LT and almost 5 1/2st lighter than 18 months ago and am so glad I have persevered with it...

Well it's nearly midnight and i haven't cheated. I am so proud of myself for sticking with LT all through Christmas, even though I have nobody in the house to tempt me, it's a psychological thing really. Anyway, weigh day tomorrow so I'll be back to post how I got on and I just know I'm going...

Ohno! Oh well, it could have been much worse, I really hope you savoured every mouthful lol well done on the loss btw :)

Ooh, get you Jen, how wonderful! Glad you enjoyed your little break, hope you had a lovely Christmas and good luck with restart tomorrow :)

Woohoo! That's as it should be, bet it makes a nice change too :)

... if you're planning to stick to LT today may your willpower be cast iron and your loved ones understanding and not too persuasive! Hehe It's just one day of indulgence, there'll be plenty more and in fact I was considering treating myself to a full Christmas dinner after I get to goal so...

Just wanted to wish you all a lovely time this Christmas with your friends, families, loved ones and pets. Don't forget to be grateful for and cherish them as some of us are not so well blessed :( So, whether you're sticking to LT, refeeding or having a one day blow out I hope its a success and...

Aww you're so sweet Frozen, thanks. Managed to hook up with my friend tonight and as predicted its like our tiff never happened. For the sake of Christmas I kept my mouth shut and enjoyed some company and should do tomorrow as well. Definitely feeling happier about that now :)

Lavida good luck, keep your goal in mind, its only one day and there'll be plenty more xmases. Frozen you lucky thing, jacuzzi huh? Sounds like bliss, may your willpower hold strong! I'm feeling rather down today. I had a falling out with my overseas *special* friend last night and he's not...

Brilliant and you're not alone, I'm on it over Xmas too, we can do it! X

FB - that's a great idea, might do that myself on Xmas day to pass the time. Stu - no willpower required, am home alone so don't have any temptations, which is a huge blessing really since I always struggle getting back on track when I've eaten.

Happy Christmas to you too Molly, I'm staying on LT over Christmas this year, not going anywhere or having any visitors so seems like the sensible thing to do given how many times I've fallen off the wagon hehe Hope you and your family have a wonderful, happy, SLIM Christmas!!! x

That's great news, you're doing so well hon. Incidentally I'd kill for a 28" waist lol the scales are going down but although I'm losing inches I'm unbelievably flabby and squishy. Got a Kinect for my xbox so gonna start working out. Even still, I can't see my waist shrinking 10" in 35lbs =\

Me three! I think a lot are refeeding right now so aren't around, am sure a lot will be back in New Year to get rid of the Christmas excess hehe well done maintaining btw, great job.

So I realised this week that this Christmas is entirely stress free for me for the first time ever! Now that I'm single I only had one person to buy a pressie for. Now I'm staying on LT over the festivities no need to go Xmas food shopping in the supermarkets which are a nightmare right now...

I just found out today that my ex husband told his online friends that I died of cancer earlier this year and I'm devastated, raging and sick to my stomach. When I was diagnosed back in 2007 he joined this online game called second life. Unknown to me he was using it to have affairs amongst...

Oh how wonderful! My overseas friend is 31 and I'm 40! Go for it hon, depending on his attitude he may be more mature for his age, certainly I feel like my friend and I are same age, am not aware of the difference. Go meet him, he may pleasantly surprise you! Good luck!

Hiya Um... I may be mistaken but am sure she gets several hundred pounds a month on her course. She has 4 children and I know they stopped her benefits because her Bursary was more. She's studying in Scotland though, not sure if that makes a difference. Yeah she had an interview as well but...

You should totally go for it if for no other reason than to find out if the chemistry translates offline as well aa online which sadly in my case it didn't. Nah nowhere exotic but its a trip to the USA and I love it there so cane wait. Even though I have no clue if this guy reciprocates my...

Welcome back hon and kudos to you for coming back to LT, it's not the easiest option but it certainly does the job. I have fallen off the wagon a few times but really knuckled down in August of this year and have lost almost 4st in that time. I know how you feel to lose and regain that amount...

Jayne's right, I have the ketostix as well and as long as they change colour, no matter how slightly, then its a positive for ketosis. Remember that only *excess* ketones are detected so if you don't have any excess to be secreted you can get a negative result when you are in fact still in...

Hey, welcome back Shaz, long time no see. Sorry to hear you've been having health problems but congrats on not gaining any of your weight back, that's amazing! Im not a nurse so can't really advise you but my niece is in her first year of the nursing degree and loves it. I think the degree will...

As far as Im aware you can't start lipotrim unless your BMI is 30 or above so it may not even be an option for you. Other than that I believe that Cambridge diet has way more variety than LT (which only has 3 flavours of shake, 1 soup and 2 flapjacks which most people hate, although I personally...

Congratulations hon, it seems that we are losing at about the same rate on this diet so it's nice to read your progress especially with you only being one week ahead of me! keep up the good work, you're gonna have such a fantastic Christmas 4 stone lighter x

Thanks Molly and no, I don't have any other prospectives lined up yet haha Not in any rush though, really I shouldn't be dating until I visit my overseas friend, but I don't know anyone where I am and admit it was just nice to get out and spend some time with someone in the *real world* rather...

Hiya Trose Well the date itself went well, I wasn't actually nervous and the conversation came easy. The problem is a) the photo's he posted weren't exactly recent lol and b) there was just no connection on that level if you know what I mean. He was very keen though and immediately on getting...

Heya, it was pleasant enough but there was no *connection*. He wanted to see me again, take me to dinner but don't want to lead him on so politely declined. This feels so strange to me, I never get chatted up or asked out and I've never turned anyone down before so that was really hard for me...

Su, it seems to me you know exactly where you are going wrong. After having been so strict on LT it's natural that you'd be tempted onto choccies and crisps, after all you have been deprived of those *treats* for so long, I think there is an element of getting it out your system once you start...

Thanks Emma, that's good to know. I still have a bit to go yet but am off to USA next year to visit some friends and would like to shape up a bit before I get there so I don't feel self conscious in my new slim body, spent too many years being self conscious in my horribly fat body for that!!

I can totally relate to that, congrats and keep up the excellent work :)

Hi hon I'm a little confused, were you expecting to gain weight this week given that you've been a little *naughty* ? What you have to remember is that once you remove the regaining of water/glycogen from the equation (and if you're well into refeed you already have) that it takes 3500 excess...

Thanks ladies and yes, Im still grinning, can't believe it.. I mean... the 12s!!!! \o/ Another major milestone!! 2 stone left til Im *normal* weight, 3 stone til my final goal, so close now, can almost taste it hehe

Congrats on your success hon, it's great looking at your photos and I can totally relate since we are the same height too and your after shots give me inspiration to keep going so that maybe I too can look as good as you do!! Im still very flabby though and although the scales are dropping my...

Hi Folks That's another 2.8lbs gone this week PLUS another 6 inches!! Can hardly believe it, that's me down into the 12's for the first time in over 17 years!! There's no getting rid of the smile on my face today, that's for sure :)