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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Will do Tanya, I just feel so filled up with such small amounts now, I will certainly fill up on more fruit during the day, and fill up my plate with veg (still have the refeed portions going on with the veg so its time to double up)
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    CLAIR'S REFEED DIARY

    Hi Calir, How is it going with refeed...just looking at your stats again and you really truly are fantastic! I hope you are enjoying the refeed xxx
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hey Hun, I'm still on here!! I haven't been writing my menus up naughty naughty I know...I've been tracking on myfitnesspal, it gives a break down of calories you've had/what you need to eat to maintain/lose, I've only gone over 1,000kcals one day (1,083) but still haven't lost weight, I...
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    Thomasina's Refeed diary

    Hi Thomasina, I understand how u feel about a 'fat phase' I also feel bigger, I don't understand it, the scales haven't moved up or down and I'm still doing my refeed plan minus the maintenance shakes, having All Bran instead. I hope this feeling passes!!! I'm drinking bucket loads of water...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    I know I' thrilled with all my good habits!! Even though living in Galway I don't know how long they will last!!
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    Thomasina's Refeed diary

    Good luck for your weigh in Hun! Menu's looking excellent :-)
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Thanks Mary, I'm delighted, diet still going really well, the All Bran is keeping filled up longer than I thought. I didn't enjoy my glass of wine that much at all, it was too strong, I thought I'd really love it but I couldn't finish it at all. Could be a good thing!
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    Thomasina's Refeed diary

    Your menus look great Thomasina! 2 days for your weigh in!!!
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Thank yu everyone, I'm delighted Tanya you are right a STS is great, I followed it perfectly and didn't gain. I'm feeling so much better now and in control, don't feel like eating anything unhealthy or overeating. Thanks for all your supporyt everyone, this is so difficult to do with out you...
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    CLAIR'S REFEED DIARY

    Hey hun, don't worry I found myself feeling guilty too, this will pass. this refeeding regime is just as important as the 100% tfr so you are doing really well, keep it up xxx
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    Thomasina's Refeed diary

    Hi Thomasina, Have you tried a really strong coffee for the constipation? It works, also keep on drinking plenty of water because that helps too. I've started having All Bran for breakfast from today to help with the fibre. I can't stomach the maintenance products they are way too sweet, I'd...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi everyone, I stayed the same this week! Thats good I think, I'm just glad I didn't gain...according to my bathroom scales I lost 1lb but in the pharamcist the scales said I'd remained the same. I would love to lose 1 or even 2 lbs this week! I told my pharamcist that I couldn't use the...
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    UPDATE: WEEK 44 & I'M AT GOAL!!!!!!!

    Wooohoooo....you are such an inspiration!!! You're fantastic! Well done you should be SOOOOO proud of yourself!
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Thanks!
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    Daily Chat Thread.

    Thanks, going to give vodka and diet pineapple crush a go! Just got it at tesco, I love lilt so maybe it will taste less of vodka.
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    Daily Chat Thread.

    Hi Everyone, Can I ask here what is the best/most diet friendly alcoholic drink? I know my mother used to stick to vodka/diet coke when she was doing WW but I'm not a huge fan of it...I love wine so much! What is the best tipple...I am partial to a few but don't want to jepordise all the good...
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    Thomasina's Refeed diary

    Hey Thomasina! How is refeed going? Are you loving it as much as me??? Fingers crossed for me there is no gain tomorrow :-) xx
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi guys, Last official refeed day! (Celebrating tomorrow with 1 glass of vino :-) DH bought my favourite bottle!!! Still can't believe I've lost 4 stone...I'm going to keep on going and do my best to lose the rest through healthy/sensible/low GI foods. Day 7- Breakfast - a pink lady apple...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Molly, Today is my last 'maintenance product' day, I have 7, I got 5 for free but I wouldn't buy them...I'm going to have 30g All Bran with skimmed milk and an apple or madarin instead. Its more fibre and less sweet and the fruit just makes it healthier. Today is day 7 last 'official'...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Everyone! I can't believe its day 6 already! Breakfast - Lipotrim Orange Creme mix drink (eeeewwww, yuck its so sweet and sickly would have preferred no breakfast instead of this one) Lunch- 2 slices of wholemeal bread, slice of ham, 3 cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Guys, Weigh in day is Tuesday...all will be revealed,if there is a gain I won't freak out because I know its water but I will be a bit disappointed. However I've followed this to a T and intend to do a similar schedule for next week. After my second week of refeed I'm going to do the three...
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    Refeeding from tomorrow

    Thanks Molly, I'm going to use myfitnesspal now! thanks for telling me!
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    Is scrambled egg allowed?

    Hi Caroline, thats the fear I have too but you know what we are in complete control of what we eat/if we have a gain because only we prepare and choose our food! I'm going to be as healthy as possible and make good choices and hopefully I will be in the habit of healthy eating/not over eating! I...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi everyone, So here is Day 5: Breakfast: Maintenance Bar Lunch: 2 slices of wholemeal bread, fat free mayonnaise, lettuce, spring onion, 2 cherry tomatoes, cucumber, 1 slice of ham Dinner: 125g turkey mince (sprinkled with chilli flakes and cayenne pepper) 1/2 can chopped tomatoes, red...
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    Is scrambled egg allowed?

    Hey hun, I'm doing refeed at the moment now I know skimmed milk is allowed in your tea and coffee, just a dash so rationallly if you were to just put in a small drop of skimmed I can't see it being to far wrong. There are experts over in the refeed and maintenance sections though and they should...
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    lipotrim long hair hair loss

    Hi Laura, My hair is quite long, although not at my waist, its also very thick. I haven't encountered any hair loss at all. Its still quite thick and healthy. I'm refeeding now so if I notice and loss I'll let u know. It doesn't happen to too many from what I've seen anyway, good luck with the...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Mary and Molly, Thanks for your advice, its great to get it. I have an idea myself whats right/not great etc but its good to get a second opinion and someone to have a look over what I'm eating. I'm off on a road trip today and I have everything prepared and ready to go! Its all about...
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    2 shakes in 2-3 hours?

    Yes definitely, I work such odd hours that I very often had to do this and there was no side effects
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Everyone! Hope everyone had a great day, here is my Day 4: Breakfast: Maintenance Bar Lunch: Small wholemeal pitta bread, filled with cucumber slices, red onion, 2 cherry tomatoes, few lettuce leaves, 1 slice ham (24kcals per slice) 1/2 tsp extra low fat mayonnaise. Fat free strawberry...
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    wots goin on wiv me!!!

    Hi Bex, Don't worry, you are just having an off day, it'll pass. Would you have a nice hot bath or do a face mask or something, have a look at some of your clothes that are too big for you now, remind yourself how well you've done, chin up lady xxx
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Mary, Thanks for that, I just don't like those maintenance products they are too sweet. I have no LT shakes left now so I have decided for next week (after official refeed week) to follow a similar food schedule and instead of having the maintenance product have 30g of All Bran with skimmed...
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    Thomasina's Refeed diary

    Hi Thomasina (what a cool name) Your refeed sounded lovely! I must say I don't have your restraint and ate up every last bite of my first meal!! I find the chicken is really filling though and takes a lot longer to eat than fish. You should lose that 2lbs through healthy eating so don't...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Everyone, So here is my Day 3: Breakfast - Maintenance Bar (took me 20 mins to eat this it is so sweet and way too sugary) Lunch - Oven baked Chicken breast (150g) small bowl of salad (yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, spinach, cucumber) Dinner - Hake fillet (150g) baked in...
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    New to refeed

    Hi Misskyneston, You need to follow the re-feed sheet 100% and you shouldn't have a gain hun. Its good that you took the advice re the ME. Your health is more important. If you need any other advice just ask! xx
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    First WI!

    well done miss bean, hope u are feeling better xxx
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    Irish gal looking for a buddie

    Hi Oscarfloss, I'll be your friend! I'm Irish too and can help you out with anything, always send a pm to me!! Day 3 is tough! Bear with it though and you'll soon be in ketosis and burning away fat :-) xx
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    Advice needed

    Be honest hun, you may do more damage in the long run...I don't want to put a dampner on your good intentions but this 100% TFR is probaly not a good idea with ME. Don't want to upset you and you know your body best but if this persists you really need to talk to your pharmacist. Maybe the...
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    First WI!!!!!!!

    whoohoo!!! amazing hunni! u should be so proud of yourself xxx
  39. M

    My Refeed diary day 1 - 7

    Thanks Nikki, can't wait for mine this evening with a spoon of lf fromais frais (which I've never had) Good luck today xxxx
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    My Refeed diary day 1 - 7

    Well done Nikki! That is fantastic about your results, are you going to go to Blackhall now? Congrats on your baby too...you definitely have your hands full. I have decided I'm going to have the potato tomorrow and just forget about the pasta...can I just ask did you boil the potato before you...
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    Feel so alone

    Good on you Determined Girl, your Dad speaks a lot of sense actually, food keeps us going...we shouldn't be slaves to it! You are 100% in control of what you have now and you will see the weight come off with this diet! So glad you are feeling better you know...it does get easier, and then you...
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    Feel so alone

    Hi Determined Girl, Always have a blow off here thats what we are for and I know for a fact I couldn't have gotten through LT without this site and without all of you!! I know its hard but you are just starting and this WILL get easier, the start of this diet is definetly the most difficult but...
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    bit down tonight!

    Hi Bex, Sorry to hear you are down...I always found the hardest part of TFR was not actually the no food part but the having to say no to so many invitations to parties/dinners./drinks/lunch...it really is hard but it is so worth it Bex. You are doing great so please don't give up on this...here...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Oh Nikki you are a sweetheart...I have to laugh though because whenever I tell people I don't like potatoes when I'm away the first thing they say is, 'but you are Irish'- its like I have a disorder or something! I'm trying to stay away from chips but you clever thing that sounds like an amazing...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the advice! Nikki I will have a look at your diary and its great of all the more experienced miniminers to give us advice to let us know if we are doing anything wrong!! Haha I was just thinking that if anyone else saw us rambling on about 3 slices of cucumber or 4...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi LittleFlower, Thanks for commenting...I was hoping someone would because I want to know if I'm doing anything wrong...now I know that I'm doing what the leaflet says and everything but you know I had a small bit of veg and a small bit of salad...I'm panicking in case I gain :-( I know I'm...
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    Week 2 Weigh In - Really Disappointed!!

    Hi Pickle, thats a great loss! I know what u mean though because its such a challenge and a sacrifice to give up food altogether but you know what no other diet will give you the consistent losses. Sometimes if you have had your hake before weigh in it can effect your loss...same if you...
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    Restart tomorrow + OT question

    Thanks LLVirgin, the time actually flew by for me...it was challenging though. You will lose what u want too no doubt about it! x
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    Re-feeding from tomorrow, any advice?

    Thanks Scotsmist...yes I would be gutted too...I know its just water but you know when u see it. I am sticking to it to the letter and have my long term plan decided too...I have 5 different breakfasts to chose from and I have some food rules for myself too...but with me its all about the...
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    Restart tomorrow + OT question

    Hi LLVirgin, I hope u are feeling much much better! Its great u are raring to go, good on u, its all small steps but makes a huge difference and I actually like those shakes!! With the bag I'd throw it in but, put it in a pillowcase, and set it at 30 degrees just in case its delicate material...
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    Ciara's Refeed Diary

    Hi Everyone, First I want to say thank you to all the fellow minimins who helped me on my journey through 100% - I can honestly say that I would NOT have made it through without the absolute support and reassurance and best wishes from all of you. Thanks to all who gave me a bit of advice...
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    Refeeding from tomorrow

    Hi Mary, I have and it was to die for...I'm just staring my refeed diary now...so check back and see what I had to feast on!! Thanks for all your advice too, I was nervous until I put the fork into my mouth then it was amazing!! Just going to start the diary now!
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    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    princess-of-power: 11.4lbs to go / 2.6lbs lost Little Miss Diet: 17lbs to go / 0lbs lost exiguous: 20lbs to go / 0lbs lost Sonkie: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost chrissie2108: 14lbs to go / 0lbs lost sparklebug: 8lbs to go / 0lbs lost bex!: 14lbs to go / 10lbs lost Catt: 12bs to go / 5.5lbs lost...
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    Help and Advice Please

    I just thought...couldn't you tell him you are having an early dinner with a friend for her birthday and you are just going to get a coffee because you don't want to spoil your appetitie?? That might be an idea
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    Help and Advice Please

    Hi Silvermist, Congrats on getting a lunch with the MD and I hope it leads to a promotion....now if you do not want to break LT u could say you are having blood tests done so you can only have water until after lunch...you could also say you were having an upset tummy, as was suggested already...
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    Refeeding from tomorrow

    Hi Mary, Thanks so much for that, thats fantastic! It says I need 1476kcals a day! Yikes didn't think it would be that much but I'll be sure to make sure there is plenty of fresh fruit, veg, lean proteins, high fibre foods and in a couple of weeks one or two cheeky Vodkas ;-)
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    Baby weight gone, wedding booked!!!

    Well done LcuyLucyLu!! Thats FANTASTIC!!! You should be so proud...you will be a beautiful bride, well done on your weight loss and setting the date xxxx
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    Refeeding from tomorrow

    I'm actually quite nervous to be honest, I think I'm just going to get a chicken breat 120g and bake it in tin foil in the oven and have a bit of rocket and onion with it, I won't add salt I wouldn't be a fan of adding it to food anyway, its healthier. I'm actually looking foward to tasting the...
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    Refeeding from tomorrow

    Hi Summergurl, Thanks for the advice, no I'm definitely doing the LT shakes for my re-feed, I actually quite like them. Kered on the other thread was telling me how much I will enjoy my first meal tomorrow! I must admit I'm nervous. I hear you about the 1000kcals, I will find out based on my...
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    Re-feeding from tomorrow, any advice?

    Hi Kered, Thanks thats a brilliant guide, will follow re-feed t the letter ten try to incorporate lots of veg, fresh food, relying on low GI, low fat etc. Thanks for sharing the link
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    Re-feeding from tomorrow, any advice?

    Hi Jan D and Kered, Thanks so much for your feedback, I must admit I'm slightly apprehensive about re-feeding, its just so long since I've had anything, I'm confident enough that I will not have any significant gain, I didn't do this to put it all on again but I just want to avoid the...
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    Re-feeding from tomorrow, any advice?

    Hi All, I have decided to re-feed from tomorrow. I am not near goal but I have an occassion coming up in less than 2 weeks and I really want to go and be part of the party atmosphere. I have shunned so many events the past 3 months and this occassion is so special and important its worth...
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    Refeeding from tomorrow

    Hi All, I have decided to re-feed from tomorrow. I am not near goal but I have an occassion coming up in less than 2 weeks and I really want to go and be part of the party atmosphere. I have shunned so many events the past 3 months and this occassion is so special and important its worth...
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    Food- that inescapable drug.

    Thanks for the post determined girl, this is not an easy journey at all! xxx
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    Upset :(

    Hi Clare, Never mind what he says, its quite insensitive if you ask me for a parent to say that, no matter what age u are etc. He isn't helping he is only being mean. He certainly doesn't mince his words but at the expense of your feelings. Instead of that he should be proud of you for doing...
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    Had to ask for a size 10 :-)

    Thanks Laura...it really took me by surprise because I don't usually notice it because my clothes are all floaty summer dresses so I don't notice it too much in them but this was a fitted pencil skirt and the 12 was so big on the waist!!! Was thrilled when the 10 fit, I've never ever been a size...
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    Had to ask for a size 10 :-)

    Guys thanks so much for all your lovely comments, when I stated LT back on the 9th of March I never ever expected to go on with it so long, it was initially just to kick start the weight loss but I found it suited me perfectly. I would recommend it and there are too many scare mongering type...
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    Had to ask for a size 10 :-)

    Thanks you guys!!! I'm really over d moon....might even raise a glass of sparkling water on ice this evening to it!!
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    Had to ask for a size 10 :-)

    I went shopping today and when trying on a skirt...I took in a 12, it was too BIG!! That has never happened ever!! I am over the moon (because I still have a good bit to go weight wise) I never expected that clothes would fit so well!! I'm chuffetty chuff chuffed :-) This is the best diet...
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    Just had my first weigh in.....

    Stay away from the fry ups!!! They r a killer...unless you grill turkey bacon and fry lite an egg and grill mushrooms and tomatoes!! As for the hangovers...well you are on holidays and it just wouldn't be fun if you couldn't let loose there! Just keep yourself hydrated and get back on track when...
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    Terrible headache

    Hi Kellie, I'd take a laxative if I was you and had access to a toilet all day, don't let it go to long without going. If the headache is bad and you are certain you are drinking enough water maybe take a paracetemol, you are allowed but make sure you drink plenty of water (also drinking lots...
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    What a difference in 12days!!

    Wow, what a difference!!! Well done Tracie you must feel great :-)
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    new here, but not to the diet

    I personally think fat from the hips, bum area is the last to go, in my case its true anyway. On the positive side of that though, doctors say its the fat we carry around our bums and hips thats less harmful than the fat we carry around our middles,back etc because our organs aren't surrounded...
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    Just had my first weigh in.....

    Oh Greece...everything drenched in olive oil...yummy! But not so good for your diet intentions...add to that fatty lamb etc...yikes! However all is not lost because for a start it will be so hot you will eat really lightly. The options you could go for is grilled meat and salad...
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    new here, but not to the diet

    Hi Donna, well done on such big losses, you must feel fantastic...don't be disheartened by not dropping 3 or more dress sizes, there are lots of threads on here about the inconsistency of sizing and how sizes vary wildly from shop to shop. Anyway I think you have done marvelouslly and keep it up!! x
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    Help, really feeling very sick

    Thank you all! I had to take 2 days off work and I feel really much better for the rest. I drank lots of water and just tried to rest and not worry about work. It kind of goes to show that when you do get sick very often all you do need is rest...I'd be rushing for the vit c , lempsip, hot...
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    Just had my first weigh in.....

    Hey hun, Don't worry about your holidays, you are totally in control of what u have on ur hols!! Hope the excellent weigh in keeps u motivated, you've done so well :-)
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    Just had my first weigh in.....

    Well done Clare!!! I'm delighted for u! May it be the start of many successful weigh ins to come! xxx
  79. M

    feel crap an hungry!!

    Hi Bex!, I totally understand the way you feel, the last few weeks have been fab and lots of my friends have been bbq-ing and sipping cool cider in the park and eeryone is having fun and I feel like I'm missing out- except I really know that I'm not...I jst think of how far I've come and...
  80. M

    ARGH!! Help!!!

    Good on you ohtobeslinky!! Well done, enjoy the muffin (aren't u creative!) xx
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    ARGH!! Help!!!

    Thats the food demon on your shoulder ohtobeslinky! Don't listen to it hun, you have worked so very hard...go make a nice peppermint or green tea or even a coffee if it does the trick...have a sparkling water...brush your teeth paint your nails call a friend just don't eat hun. Yu are a strong...
  82. M

    food....

    I am a big chicken fan but GET PAST IT!!! Drink that water and realise you are doing this to lose weight, not enjoy the food...I'm such a tough love person hehe only joking hun, believe my I know how u feel and Nando's....drool...
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    Day 6 and feeling down!

    Body shape changed for me big time too! I went from a 38 E to a 34 DD/D. My tummy, face, boobs, legs have lost weight but my bum and arms are still too big!! H2B is delighted for me because he thought that it was so severe and unnecessary to do such a drastic diet but I had to have a heart to...
  84. M

    Day 6 and feeling down!

    I know what you mean about the boredom factor and eating...I have gotten over this with coffee, googling pics of my wedding dress :-) and drinking water. Its pointless breaking it, mind you this is easier said than done!! when h2b has his dinner I smell it! I'm happy with that thugh because I...
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    Day 6 and feeling down!

    I haven't had a morsel passed my lips since 9th f March I've been 100%...I almost ate a piece of radish while I was making salad for my DH. I drink plenty of water drink maybe 1 or 2 coffees a day and there haven been2 or 3 days where I missed a shake because of sheer exhaustion and needing to...
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    Day 6 and feeling down!

    I don't like ricecakes, I think they are unsatisfying and taste like iron! I think they are also high in carbs but low in fat but I'm not certain of that. I have my snack attack all prepared already...when I feel I must have a snack because I'm a long way off my next meal or I don't want to ruin...
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    Day 6 and feeling down!

    Just reading your before menu Clare and I have to say it looks a lot like mine!! I was a crisp addict and would have crisps at least 2 times a day!!! Now I just imagine a clogged up artery and rolls of fat...puts me off those crisps a treat!
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    Day 6 and feeling down!

    Hi Hun, Beans are low gi and keep you fuller longer, beans on toast (wholemeal brown) is a great meal, low fat, good protein (the protein in bread and beans complement each other making a complete protein) high fibre, filling and satisfying, inexpensive and can be thrown together a 2mins! Even...
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    Day 6 and feeling down!

    Hi Clare, Well I haven't been on any 'diet' before this, not one with such discipline or weekly weigh ins but I have counted calories and managed to lose 2stone before only to get rid of my little calories counting book and pile that weight and more on. Now I've seen the pitfalls there so I have...
  90. M

    ooh size 16!!!

    Well done!! Haven't you done so well, what a boost!! Keep going and you will be skinnyminny in no time at all xxx
  91. M

    Day 6 and feeling down!

    Hi Clare, I know there is nothing wrse than being a fussy eater and I know carbs are so versatile but when you finish 100% tfr you'll have to have smaller amounts of them!! Would you try beans and lentils, they can be cooked to soak up any flavour like curry, chilli, garlic, so delicious, also...
  92. M

    Day 6 and feeling down!

    Hi Clare, I've had those days too, what gets me through then and makes me carry on is, my clothes hanging off me, my OH, a pic of my wedding dress that I HAVE to fit into by Oct, minimins and all you wonderful ladies, weekly weigh ins...and finally the knowledge that this diet is temporary and...
  93. M

    Help, really feeling very sick

    Thank you all so much for your lovely advice. I went to my LT pharamcist today and he said there wasn't much else to do except take paracetamol, keep warm and rest (which isn't an option) I found drinking the water hurt too because of my throat but actually now I'm starting to feel a lot...
  94. M

    Help, really feeling very sick

    Thanks soon2beskinny, I will
  95. M

    Help, really feeling very sick

    Hi Sonkie, Thanks for replying, I will do that, I'll go to my LT pharamcy tomorrow and ask, xx
  96. M

    Help, really feeling very sick

    Hi Everyone, I feel really dreadful, my glands are swollen, I feel very achy all over, my throat is very sore and my ears hurt. I can't rest tomorrow or anything because I have to be at work. I can't use the usual remedies, honey and lemon, vit c etc but I have taken paracetamol but feel...
  97. M

    Chicken Soup.....

    Hi Hon, I personally don't like it, but I know lots who do! Its nice to have something warm sometimes. Here is my tips for making it because its a bit tricky. Put the soup mix in your shaker with cold water and shake up until all the lumps are out of it, then you can pour it into a bowl or cup...
  98. M

    Anyone join me and raise a glass - 40 today!!

    Happy Birthday YUMMYMUMMY2B! congrats on the weight loss, you have done so well....what an amazing birthday present to yourself. I will raise a glass on sparkling water to you! xxxx I believe 40 is the new sexy!!!
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    clothes sizes !!

    HiSonkie, Its great to see your sizes coming down, what a boost when you can go in and try on anything you like!! I've lots of admiration for you and it won't be long til you're chucking those catalogues in the bin for good and high tailing it up and down the high street for clothes!! I'm...
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    clothes sizes !!

    Hi Kelly, I think your Nan was right because I feel that M&S don't skimp on their material, they make the size the right size, unlike other shops who try to cut back on material...they just make you feel bad about yourself. I just wish M&S introduced some clothes for younger people!
  101. M

    JUNE CHALLENGE!!!

    Hi Princess can you put me down for 12lbs? I know its ambitious this far into LT but I would LOVE to lose it!! :-)
  102. M

    clothes sizes !!

    Hi Everyone, I understand what you mean about the inconsistency with sizing on the high street. I personally find Monsoon to be the worst offender, nothing is ever the right size, now thats not me being vain, thats the truth from lots of friends of mine saying they feel seriously depressed when...
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    day 1 again today (8 weeks to the wedding) AHHH

    Hi Scamp, You will feel amazing now when you have lost a few lbs, even 5lbs will make such a difference in the dress!!! Have a great time at your hen night, you only have one!! Let us know how u get on with the diet :-)
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    day 1 again today (8 weeks to the wedding) AHHH

    Hi Scamp! Well done on taking the plunge before your big day, when you lose a bit of weight before the wedding you will feel even better on the big day! How is your dress? Does it need to be altered or is it the lace up type that can be tightened easily? I'm on this diet for my wedding too...
  105. M

    So excited!

    Hi LTAGAIN, Honestly the difference is very noticeable, you look very pretty! The brunette definitely suits you. Good luck on your journey hun xx
  106. M

    Last chace saloon!

    Here is the thread on drinking Daisy http://www.minimins.com/lipotrim-forum/28768-drinking.html
  107. M

    Last chace saloon!

    Good luck Daisy Happy, you can do it whichever diet you decide to follow. Thaks for highlighting the difficulties that we will all face when we come off tfr. I for one have already started planning daily 'menus' and what happens food/drink wise when faced with certain situations. I want to try...
  108. M

    Last chace saloon!

    Hi Daisy, Thank you very sound advice. Well I have no size 0 notions! Ypou highlight a very good point that with tfr u can be any size u want but maintaining it is the difficult part. You talk a lot of sense, no doubt you will lose what you want to and keep it off this time. Good luck :-)
  109. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Well done Natalieanne, Keep up the good work and good on u for being off the smokes too!
  110. M

    Last chace saloon!

    Hi Daisy, Thanks so much for sharing that and no one should ever slate you, we are not living in a magical paradise where veryone is a size 10, we are living in the real world...you are just human. I really applaud you for going for it again. Thanks so much for sharing and I will try to avoid...
  111. M

    Last chace saloon!

    Hi Daisy Happy, I think drinking on LT is a big no-no...mind you I've never tried because I've been warned how dangerous it could be. Maybe wait for another LTer to let u know. Good luck with your weight loss journey anyway and fair play for getting back on track. Can I ask u a personal...
  112. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Hi Natalieann, Coldness is a sign definitely, your blood pressure is probably a bit low and thats why you feel a bit light headed, best thing for that is to rest enough (especially this first week) and when you stand up come up slowly, don't jump up straight away! If you are cold why not make...
  113. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Hi Natalieann, You could be in ketosis, everyone is different and day 4-5 is just an indication, the major sign for me was that I was not hungry at all. I also got ketostix from my chemist too and they indicated that I was in ketosis. You could ask your pharamcist for them if you wanted. Good...
  114. M

    Skimmed Milk???

    Don't do it hun, ur so near goal that you might jepordise it, I know u probably think its just milk but its a slippery slope...try mix a spoon of instant coffee with ur shake when ur mixing it...thats really nice. Well done on all the weight loss so far!
  115. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Hi Hun, Well done on getting through today, I have never had strawberry with coffee...just choc and vanilla but u could try see what it was like. I always mix mine with at least 600ml of ice cold water!! They really fill me up. Good luck for tomorrow hun ur going really well! xxx
  116. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Hi Natalieann, I second what ohtobe said there. Space them out, put off the first shake for as long as u can and fill up with coffee, tea, and WATER especially in between and while in the first week I wouldn't recommend being too active, I would say distract yourself by painting your nails...
  117. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Fair play to you for being so strong. Its a great idea for ur health to use the fags money to pay for LT. Your health will benefit the most. What I did the first few days is went to bed early, read books, drank peppermint tea, lots of water, still and sparkling, took log baths, paint toe nails...
  118. M

    day one and i feel shocking, help

    Hi there, Sorry to hear you are finding it so tough. Its not easy, thats for sure. It seems like your lifestyle/demands are quite big and you have just given up smoking, I think you bit off a lot (excuse the pun, would love if it made u smile) and basically you have to either decide to do this...
  119. M

    Day Three and losing the will

    Thanks misskyneston, Here I was thinking I had been missing out for the past 3 months!
  120. M

    Day Three and losing the will

    Hi Big Birdy, I don't think u are allowed bouillion. If I'm wrong and you are please correct me, I would have thought it would delay her going into ketosis if she consumed anything that wasn't LT approved. Please feel free to let me know that in fact u can have bouillion because I'm i week 12...
  121. M

    Day Three and losing the will

    Hi Pinklady...you CAN dothis...go to bed early if u must but soon u will be in ketosis and you will succeed. Lipotrim isn't forever but if you don't lose the weight now you will feel down about your weight forever, you really can do this hun, you are stro g and only you are in charge of your...
  122. M

    Officially a LTer :D

    Good luck LLVirgin, 2stone by August will be a certainity if you stick to it by the letter, maybe even a bit more! Drink lots of water too hun to keep hydrated and in the first week to keep hunger pangs at bay, keep us up to date with how u get on!
  123. M

    Before and after so far

    Wow Justice, You look GREAT! well done to you!
  124. M

    how am i going to stick to this????

    Hi Ineedtobeskinny, I think you CAN do it, just like your name says YOU NEED TO BE SKINNY...and you will, its all up to you. Its down to your willpower, now I must admit week 1 was very difficult for me too but believ me it does get easier and you will become more motivated when you see those...
  125. M

    Incurable addiction...

    Everyday without fail ladies, I'm the very same, first thing in the morning in the nip, after I've been to the loo, gives me great motivation for the day!
  126. M

    Finally done it......

    Hi Sam, Good on you for starting it, the hardest part for me was the first week definitely, I'd have to agree with Niamh and Bex there. Its difficult with the hunger pangs in the first few days until you go into ketosis. The best tip I have for this is drink lots of water, it really does help...
  127. M

    new boots!!!!

    Yippee for u Bex! Well done, its a great feeling, its also a great motivator to keep going, just imagine how great u will feel being your ideal weight at your cousins wedding and being able to wear whatever u want!!
  128. M

    tired?

    Hey Hun, I was quite tired and sluggish too. It will pass, keep up your water intake and maybe have a coffee...I feel much more energetic now, in week 11, but there have been weeks that I was very tired. Don't crack for those egg mayo sanwiches anyway!! You can use my tip and picture them...
  129. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Everyone, I finally got a response from the LT pharmacist in Ireland via my pharmacist. He said that although LT don't adhere to NICE guidelines on not following a VLCD for more than 12 weeks, they had never been sued and nobody had ever had an adverse reaction to being on it for more than...
  130. M

    Out of the obese category :-)

    Aww thanks ArntyJax! I can't wait now just over 4 months to the big day and I'm SOOO excited, its a great motivator too to get the weight off (and keep it off) Good luck hun xxx
  131. M

    Is it ok to take senacot?

    Hi Yummy, Not to worry, I've had moments when I woke up all upset because I had dreamt that I had ate in my sleep and ruined my diet. Its easy to get into a dizzy about it but you are right, its so easy to make a mistake. By the way don't let your constipation situation get out of hand...
  132. M

    Is it ok to take senacot?

    Hi Yummy, I took senokot because dulcolax was giving me a upset tummy and I was havig AWFUL trouble with constipation. I have to admit it did not work at all, I even took 2 over night and next day I had nothing. I have a rememdy for this though that really works for me....I take a spoon of...
  133. M

    Out of the obese category :-)

    Hi Sharon, I have not heard anythig about drinking clear apple juice and to be exact you would need to ask your pharmacist but to be honest in my opinion don't drink it. If not only because you are doig a 100% tfr and thats what the diet is, no extras...its a tough diet but it has amazing...
  134. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Thanks Clair, I really want to continue and I will wait for the response. Again you are very inspirational wow 41 weeks! You are nearly at goal!!
  135. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Charliesangel, Thanks for sharing that. I'm not feeling dizzy or weak or anything, I'm a little tired but thats because I work for myself and sometimes don't know when to stop. I only brought it up because I read that being on a VLCD for more than 12 weeks without a break is detrimental. I...
  136. M

    Out of the obese category :-)

    Hi Sharon, Congrats on the 10 lbs weight loss! Thats excellent. You have fallen off the wagon but you are definitely back on it anyway...just don't eat again and stick to the shakes. I was hungry a lot the first 2 weeks and my best advice would be, go to bed early, get a magazine or book to...
  137. M

    Out of the obese category :-)

    Thanks Lads I'm thrilled so glad I found out about the diet and this forum and all of you on here are real LIFE SAVERS, thanks for your friendship and support because it really does keep u going!
  138. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Laura, I spoke to my pharmacist today at weigh-in (I was down 4lbs and out of the obese category!) and I showed him the thread on the NICE guidelines and I the recommendations in the NICE document which states that you shouldn't be on a VLCD for more than 12 weeks without an 'add a meal'...
  139. M

    Out of the obese category :-)

    Thanks you guys! I'm very proud and happy and keep looking at a pic of my wedding dress and imagining how I'll look when I reach goal and can sashay down that aisle in a slinky number! :-)
  140. M

    Can you imagine...?

    Hi Lisa, I'm sure you are not huge but I know what you mean about your size not always being at the forefront of your mind. It was only sometimes when someone posted a pic of me on facebook or I got a glimpse of myself in a mirror or a widow that I was horrified....I used to cover that feeling...
  141. M

    Out of the obese category :-)

    Hi Everyone, I'm so delighted and proud of myself today. I got out of the 'obese' category on the BMI! I'm now 'overweight' yippee!! Not long now until I hit BMI 25! I just want to say to anyone who is struggling on this that I have always been fat and never ever thought I'd get the weight...
  142. M

    Restaurant experience

    Well done Miss Desperate!! Thats so fantastic, fair play to you. Keep u the excellent work and you'll find the lbs dropping off over the next few weeks!
  143. M

    Can you imagine...?

    Hi Lisa, I know exactly what you mean, I was like that and only now can I slowly start 'seeing' myself as a small girl...if you know what I mean. I was always a size 16-18 and now I'm down to a 12! Still feel like I'm 'fat' but smaller fat...strange like I still have my tummy and fat arms but...
  144. M

    know its been done to death but quick question about water?

    Hi Nikki, I also saw the quote of the more you drink the more you shrink and my friend did LT and would be freaking out if she didn't get 4l a day. However the LT lady told me I should only ever drink 3l, no more, and drink it throughout the day,not all at once. She said that at 5 foot 2 I...
  145. M

    refeed?? really confused

    I don't think you scrwed it up Yummy, you had 2 TFR and one meal...white fish fillet and some veg (not too much, 2 dessert spoons full) and plenty of water. I think you are on track. How are you feeling? I'm so delighted for you about your little baby. Do you have the LT bag? The refeed...
  146. M

    Favourite TV programe...

    I love TV, my favourite at the minute is Come Dine with me, Four Weddings, Eastenders and always re-runs of The Office and Sex and the City (can't wait for the movie)
  147. M

    think im pregnant eeekkk:S

    Well done, congratulations! I'm delighted for you, you take care of yourself now and your little bub xxx (Plenty of time for weight loss after your little one is here)
  148. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Laura, How did your weigh in go? Thanks for all the advice yesterday. Basically I called into my pharmacist and they called the LT rep on my behalf and she told them like it sounded as if I was trying to eat!! I mean the cheek of it, I'm thrilled with this diet and I was more upset that I...
  149. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Princess, Again thanks for the advice, I think you are right, I will email LT in light of finding the NICE document (via you, thanks) Well I think you will be an invaluable source of comfort to your patients who will come to you with weight problems so your empathy :-) and experience will...
  150. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Princess, Hi Molly, Thanks for posting that, after reading it I am now even more confused...according to NICE it is possibly damaging to your health to do a VLCD for more than 12 weeks, I would have also thought that the benefits of losing the weight I was carrying would outweight the risk...
  151. M

    Lipotrim Longterm

    Hi Everyone, I have been reading a lot about VLCD's and TFR diets. I was doing a bit of research online and lots of sites have advised not doing a TFR for more than 12 or 16 weeks at a time. Now I really don't know anything about this, I just would really appreciate if there were any long term...
  152. M

    Day 4...feeling bunged up????

    Hi Little flower, Yikes, I know all about fear factor in the bathroom, constipation can be a real problem and can prevent you from losing weight, which is demotivating. I find drinking plenty of water and taking a spoon of fibre everyday helps me. Also, I personally find, that after my 2...
  153. M

    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    Hi Yummy, I just tried to private mail you but you haven't reached 50 posts yet so this forum doesn't give you priveliges yet, you are on post 49 so you'll be there soon! Fair play to you for tackling the weight, it has taken me my whole entire life, I'm 26, to lose this weight. According to...
  154. M

    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    Hey Yummymummy(2b), Good on you for losing 10lbs your first week! Its excellent. You too will find the weight will drop off you on this especially after a few weeks. Honestly I think that if you put lots of weight on in 8 months, you can lose all that weight on LT no problem. Whatever horrible...
  155. M

    What's the soup really like?

    Hi Nmmireland, I also liked the soup, I found it warmed me up during the cold spell but more recently I loved the choc and strawberry shakes with ice cold water. I think Summergurl is right though, the shakes are palatable, not moreish. Mind you when they are the only thing u are having u...
  156. M

    am i just fooling myself??

    Hi Smurfette, I was also sad reading this, you shouldn't feel shame. The diet doesn't control or own you, you are doing this diet. Its a slip up, thats all, you put it behind you and move on. I think the reason you are up 5lbs is that you weighed yourself with food in your stomach. I bet you...
  157. M

    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    Hi everyone, Thanks for your replies, just goes to show everyone is fitting into different sizes at different weights and it definitely goes to show how inconsistent shops are with their sizing. I must agree with the comments about Topshop, I think their clothes are made for very young girls...
  158. M

    More Water in Shakes?

    I always drink mine with 600ml of ice cold water, yum, yum, yum, and the vanilla with a big spoon of instant coffee, its like an iced coffee from starbucks. Its a great start to the day...the strawberry shake is nice with lots of water too.
  159. M

    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    Hi Tigerlilli, Thanks for your kind words. Maybe we are dropping dress sizes so quickly because we are losing lots of fat! I have definitely noticed the fat on my body disappearing!! Yippee!! Good luck hun
  160. M

    Had second weigh in, also have a question

    Hi RJ, Wow it must be very different meeting your father for the first time, hope the meeting goes well. Here is my advice. Don't eat. Order black coffee and sparkling water, say you had just eaten. Nobody will think you are lying. Also you could say you had a tummy upset and just want to sip...
  161. M

    My odd re-feed!

    Hi Lisa, well done on the weight loss, its great. I have a few low fat low carb recipes ready for when I do my re-feed (a few weeks away yet but I want to be prepared) and for afterwards with maintaining. I think if you are stuck for time you could make turkey spicy mince with veg and freeze...
  162. M

    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    HiGuys, Thanks for your replies! Jeez I guess its bizarre for the first time in my life my clothes sizes are going down :-) xx
  163. M

    friends put on 1lbs????

    fair play for doing a nine mile hike too! I'd be dead on the ground. Another eason I just though of could be connected with her menstrual cycle, mine is all confused since I started LT and it could be just retaining water...just tell her to drink a bit more in case its that
  164. M

    friends put on 1lbs????

    If she definitely didn't cheat, I think these might be some of the reasons: She is getting or is having her period she had a lot of water or coffee to drink right before her weigh in she hasn't pooed in a long time (yikes) please please please tell your friend not to get demotivated....I can...
  165. M

    First Week Done!

    Hi Bev! Well done on your first week, what an excellent loss!! Is it harder doing lt the second time around? I keep telling myself that the tfr is the easy part and the really work starts at re-feed and I already have lots of low fat, low carb recipes on the go and I'm test driving them on...
  166. M

    Size 12 and clothes sizing

    Hi everyone! I am just so excited that I had to post. At the weekend I went shopping. (this was a vanity exercise entirely) I didn't want to 'waste' my money on clothes that would only fit for a month or so. I tried on lots of different clothes, tops, skirts, dresses, shirts, shorts, jackets...
  167. M

    Down the hatch....

    Hi Tigerlilli, I know how u feel, I sometimes wish I didn't actually have to bother with them, I know though that it is very dangerous not to have them at all. You know that hey contain the minimum of what your body needs. Its hard sometimes drinking them and drinking another 2.5l of water on...
  168. M

    cost of lipotrim

    I pay €64.79 a week for mine!! It is very very expensive I agree, but for me I think its worth it....I guess I was speding big bucks on junk before hand, cans of coke, bars, crisps, not to mention take aways, kebabs, pizza's, chinese...not to mention my excessive cheese habit (I used to spend...
  169. M

    Fainted....had to eat...help!!!

    Hi Glitzy, Please post pictures of you in dress, sounds like the dress will be too big! Good luck on your big day xx
  170. M

    Down the hatch....

    Hi Sparklebug, well done on your excellent first week weight loss!! The shakes will get better, honestly they do, try putting the coffee in with it. Good luck
  171. M

    How do i cope with upcoming family wedding!!

    Hi Yummymummynot (yummymummy2be!) I think you should do a re-feed for a week if you are going to drink alcohol. I would recommend avoiding alcohol at all because its just empty calories and will only make u eat more. I think try to keep to protein and salad. I guess it would depend on what...
  172. M

    Down the hatch....

    Hi Ohtobesklinky, Good luck with the shakes (they DO get better) and you will find yourself really looking forward to them (well they are all you have) Strawberry was my first and I thought it was horrible so I never got it again but last week, on my 8th week, I said I'd give it ago and I...
  173. M

    Exercise equipment- I'm looking like a pear! Help!

    Hi Tigerlilli! Well done on the weight loss, its great. Maybe you hate me for saying it but maybe the pear is your body shape? I don't know if u are familiar with the different types. I for examle am an apple. I have flabby arms, a big tummy and skinny stick legs. I have lost almost 3 stone and...
  174. M

    The lowest point Ive ever reached.

    Well done on your weight loss Princess :-)
  175. M

    Honk If You Were 100% Today!

    Honk honk....58th day now....so 58 honks!!!
  176. M

    Worried by little things?

    I have dreamt about food and 'accidently' eating a packet of crisps and I woke up with a sense of dread thinking I broke the diet!!! Its crazy how your subconsious works!!! I think this does show how much we are sticking to the rules though so good on us!!!
  177. M

    My first visit!

    Hi Tommy, welcome to the forum and good luck, the first few days have, in my experience, been the worst. The citric acid in lemon/lime/orange will take you out of ketosis, so avoid at all costs!! If its only day 2 you are most likely not in ketosis so I don't think it would have affected you...
  178. M

    They put me on refeed

    Hi Sparkling, Well done on getting a BMI of 24! Thats great, good luck with the re-feed and be really careful!! I don't understand why they wouldn't let u do it for a little bit long er though, the Lipotrim training lady told me that I could do it until my BMI was 21 if I want. Perhaps its...
  179. M

    oxo cubes

    Hi Loulou, I think oxo is loaded with MSG and beef extract...if u are out of ketosis now u will be back in in no time, at least u know now!!
  180. M

    Feeling Nauseous

    hey hun, have u tries using really cold water or ice in the shakes? I often add a spoon of instant coffee and freezing cold water and its like an iced mocha, if you hate them maybe you could try the flapjacks? I didn't like the shakes initially either but as they are the only thing that I have...
  181. M

    this weight loss is amazing!

    Hey yummymummy2b, Just spotted your losses there, they are fantastic! well done!!
  182. M

    Fainted....had to eat...help!!!

    and good luck with your wedding plans!! so exciting, you will be beautiful!
  183. M

    Fainted....had to eat...help!!!

    Well done Glitzy! I'm delighted to hear you are ok and it wasn't anything too serious. Thats great, 1.5lbs!!! you must be thrilled. Once the doctor says it was just a bug then I think you are ok, see how you get on with LT (its great for losses) but if you feel like you need to have a meal as...
  184. M

    this weight loss is amazing!

    Hey Jennymac, excellent results, you must be over the moon! and fair play with losing 4 stone through low carb diet initially, (this will probably make re-feeding and maintenance easier for u because you were in the habit of eating healthily) you should be so proud of yourself....pat on the...
  185. M

    The Little White Lies- HELP!

    Hi TootieFrootie, I am also very sorry to hear about your aunty, it must be horrible. I do however sympathise with you for having to put on a charade as well, I know that sounds dramatic but so does having to 'pretend' eat the lasagne...believe me I know what Irish mothers can be like...
  186. M

    Am I being unrealistic?

    Hey Fray, Sorry to hear OH is being unsupportive this week- just remember, you are doing this for you, nobody else, and while your goal is to lose it for your wedding, you are ultimately losing it to feel healthier and better about yourself. Also bear in mind that no matter how supportive or...
  187. M

    IM BACK !!!!!!!

    Hi Monique, good on you for going for it again, good luck with it! If u did it before you'll do it again!
  188. M

    Tough Bank Holiday

    Its just a blip...move on you lost lots and now u will continue with ur journey. Hopefully because you only ate one day you will get back into ketosis more quickly and the hunger pangs will subside. Good luck on Wednesday
  189. M

    The lowest point Ive ever reached.

    Hi Princess, I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling so low and bad about yourself. The first words of comfort I have for you are you are taking the first step in trying to get to a healthier weight. I know you may not believe this either but unless you are 4ft 2 you are not THAT big darling at...
  190. M

    I need some advice guys

    Hey snake hips, Congratulations on your excellent weight loss, its amazing, your determination is very inspirational too! I understand the panic feeling you have about re-feeding and eating again (I already have that and I'm not even half way there yet) my advice is definitely do a week of...
  191. M

    Fainted....had to eat...help!!!

    Hi Glitzybug, How are u feeling now? I would certainly go to the doctor to get the once over. I am glad for u that your wedding dress was loose :-) like Summergurl said u are probably bloated because of the bread. I can't offer u any real advice except see your GP but I can share my...
  192. M

    Feeling low

    Hi Koko, Sorry to hear you are feeling down, it seems you had a horrible week with your husband's job loss, it must be very stressful. I think it would be nice if you could do something and try to relax for yourself a bit, maybe take a long bath or warm shower, read a magazine or book or ask...
  193. M

    Hello and advice needed

    Hi Colleen, Good on you for starting! As regards the shakes, I find using really cold water helps them taste better...I'm into my 7th week now and I quite like the shakes. With the strawberry one, it was the first shake I had and I thought it was rotten, then I tried one again this week after...
  194. M

    The Little White Lies- HELP!

    Hey tootiefrootie, God thats so annoying, I know 'really' its ur decision and they have to respect it as an adult and everything but I completley understand what you mean about the hassle of it and everything. Perhaps your mother twigs it but she doesn't want to interfere and she will happily...
  195. M

    Skimmed milk?

    P.S. Blodwen I put a big spoon of instant coffee into my vanilla shake and mix it with cold water, it is actually delicious!
  196. M

    Skimmed milk?

    Hey Blodwen, I know what you mean, I love my milky tea and coffee... would love it too but I think its risky. I was talking to the woman from lipotrim 2 weeks ago (she was doing training in my pharamacy) and she told me even the slightest amount will knock you out of ketosis. I asked her about a...
  197. M

    Need a little pick me up

    Well done!!
  198. M

    Does anyone like hearing about what other people are eating?

    No way you are not weird, I've become a cookery show addict and always thought they were a little bit naff before. I think its because I used to be a junk food addict and would eat and run (food that was generally convenient, loaded with fat salt etc) But now I fully enjoy watching chefs make...
  199. M

    size 26-size 18 in 6 weeks

    Yummy mummy you really are doing fantastic, and I think all the walking is doing you the world of good too! Keep up the excellent work, you are inspiring us all on here!
  200. M

    Am I being unrealistic?

    Hey hun, Its definitely not unreasonable at all, if you are a determined lady, you will lose it. I am getting married in October this yr and I have lost over 2 and a half stones since early March (mind u I am doing Lipotrim) I have my wedding dress ordered in a size 10 and already my size 14's...
  201. M

    Lianne's diary

    Well done Liannioso! I'm thrilled for you! U will look just divine on Monday, best of luck with your wedding, enjoy your day xxxx
  202. M

    Need a little pick me up

    Hey hun, Don't give up you are doing great, it is definitley your period preventing the weight loss and I bet you will be over the moon at your next weigh in! I go to the cinema a lot, its so annoying with the smell of the popcorn and the pick'n'mix...it was horrible the first few times but...
  203. M

    What are you missing the most?

    Hey Justice, Well done on your amazing losses so far, they are excellent!! If I'm being really honest...I don't miss food...is that weird? Do I sound like a freak???? Yes I probably do...I prepare dinner for my h2b at least 4 days a week and I never ever want to eat any of it, I know I'm...
  204. M

    The Little White Lies- HELP!

    Hi TootieFrootie....its a difficult one! May I ask how old you are?? I only ask because if you are an adult and you explain to your mam what it means to you then she will have to accept your decision, however if you are younger it may be a bit trickier! Let me know and I'll give you my advice...
  205. M

    5LBS TILL THE BIG 4 STONE

    Yummymummy2b well done, that is so fantastic...you will have to rename yourself yummymummy!!! Fair play to you, its great, you must feel so lighter, healthier, more confident! What fantastic losses! Good luck with the rest of your journey xxxxx
  206. M

    Ketosis/Breath Question

    Hi Princess, My breath definitely isn't as bad as it was in the first week, drinking lots of water helps because instead of breathing out the ketones you pee them out. I recommend getting a few packs of the Nu Phar strips, they just make you feel more confident when you have to talk to people...
  207. M

    Beginning of a new me!

    Hi missdesperate, So sorry to hear you hurt yourself, I'm sorry you have been having a hard time of it, I hope you feel better soon. Treat yourself to some nice magazines or a new book if you have to saty in bed. Keep your chin up, your first week results were excellent!
  208. M

    Update: Week 32. 11 Stone 4lbs Gone. Oh and some biz and a pic for you!

    Wow Betsy you look great. congratulations!!! The pics are like 2 different people!!
  209. M

    Beginning of a new me!

    well done! xx
  210. M

    Weigh in week 6

    Hi everyone, thanks for your kind replies, I was down 3lbs this week :-) jmiles2010 congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I think LT was the best thing I've ever done diet wise, it is drastic, it is difficult, it requires a lot of will power and control but it REALLY pays off big time. I...
  211. M

    needed a pick me up...

    Hi Monkey30, Only YOU are in control of your health and your body, nobody else, so nobody else has the right to comment or judge the decisions you make to improve your health and overall happiness. I agree with your sentiment to sod them all, this diet is tough enough without outside influences...
  212. M

    My Catwalk Debut :-O

    Go you! fab clothes!!!
  213. M

    needed a pick me up...

    Hi Princess of power, I think your colleague is a little self righteous if you don't mind me saying...she doesn't live inside your head so she CANNOT say that you will put it all on again. Maybe she doesn't understand the minutiae of a TFR programme and the refeeding and maintenance section of...
  214. M

    Feeling sorry for myself!!!

    Hi Yorkie, Sorry to hear you are feeling ill, perhaps you could try some peppermint tea? I also find drinking water helps me when I'm ill. When I'm feeling miserable though I just have a nice hot bath and look at pictures of clothes I'd love to wear when I reach my goal, I also think about how...
  215. M

    "Groetjes" from Holland

    Vel Geluk Mary Ann, I think you are a healthy weight but if you would like to lose more weight you could eat more healthily and do some exercise. I have a eats-what -he-likes- boyfriend too who is Dutch! He eats everything and is nice and thin...but I am not so I am losing weight for our...
  216. M

    Beginning of a new me!

    Hey missdesperate, well done on getting through the first few days (they are in my experience the worst) I know the side effects are uncomfortable (even in my 6th week I am still cold all the time) but you really and truly do get used to it and feeling warm doesn't even come close to the buzz I...
  217. M

    needed a pick me up...

    Hi Monkey30, I completley agree with you, I couldn't keep to a routine on this diet, I work akward shifts most days I work 10-10 so I'm very busy...I have a my first shake at about 2.30 in the afternoon! It suits me because on this diet I feel like I have lost of energy and I'm not hungry, I...
  218. M

    needed a pick me up...

    Hi Lady24, I wouldn't ever weigh myself after having a coffee, water, shake etc....I know some people wait till their weigh in day to be weighed but I find it hugely motivating to weigh myself in the morning and see the lbs drop off every few days, it gives me a great boost. I also wear the...
  219. M

    Help! Really struggling to get back on the wagon

    Well done Pauline, thats excellent :-) :-) :-) what an excellent motivator! I must say I love LT, I've been heavy all my life and for once I actually feel in control of my weight.
  220. M

    Scotsmist's Weigh In

    Well done Scotsmist, thats great!
  221. M

    Sunny Days-HELP!!!

    Hi losebabyweight, Congrats on your new baby and congrats on the diet. The first few days are the toughest but after that you will feel better, the weather is a pain, the BBQ smells and the tempation of beer gardens and the social aspect of it all....but you really aren't missing out. Just...
  222. M

    advise please please please

    Good for you Lou Lou, I'm glad you didn't eat because I can only imagine how difficult it must be getting back to 100%. You will be delighted now when you have your weigh in :-) I kind of understand the feeling ashamed but again I don't understand it, maybe its the admittance that you felt...
  223. M

    advise please please please

    Hi Lou lou, congrats on the weight loss, its excellent. I have had lots of meals I had to have but I was quite determined and inventive with the lies...my advise is to NOT have that meal, u are not re-feeding and you run a huge risk of putting on most of what u lost (I know its mad since its...
  224. M

    Help - A Meal I cant get out of!! :(

    Hi Lou lou, congrats on the weight loss, its excellent. I have had lots of meals I had to have but I was quite determined and inventive with the lies...my advise is to NOT have that meal, u are not re-feeding and you run a huge risk of putting on most of what u lost (I know its mad since its...
  225. M

    2nd weigh today - very disappointed

    Hi Magpie, I totally understand I'd be annoyed too especially because you chose this diet to knock the weight off more quickly and you are working so hard at it. Perhaps it is your time of the month? I know I retain lots of water around this time, nxt week you will weigh way less...it should...
  226. M

    size 26-size 18 in 6 weeks

    Excellent yummymummy! Wow what a brilliant result, you must be thrilled!!
  227. M

    Super Obese

    Good luck electricsheep (love your name!) the first few days are the hardest...if you can get through those you will be able to do the 100%, you just need to cope with the boredom sometimes but it will be nice not to be in the superobese category so that beats boredom! I think anyone who does...
  228. M

    Am struggling

    Hi Soapsuds, I totally know what you mean, its not nice when all the free stuff is there when you are at meeting/function. I just stick to coffee and water...its very difficult but I always try to remind myself that being obese was very difficult too. I almost had a melt down at the weekend when...
  229. M

    nu phar fresh breath strips

    I got lots of Nu Phar strips free this week because the lipotrim lady was doing training with my pharmacist while I went for my weigh in, she had a big box with free sample on it (I was chuffed, I also got fibre clear for free too) so maybe if you e-mail them and request free samples they'll...
  230. M

    Am struggling

    Hi soapspuds, Sorry to hear you are having a hard time at the moment but I just want to say just reading that first piece about you being on it since Jan and you have lost 50lbs, well done thats fantastic!! I know u had a slip up but look how much u have lost already....u are well on your way...
  231. M

    1 stone gone in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well done Glitzybug, you will look great in that dress!! Keep up the excellent work (the losses are a great motivation)
  232. M

    Dry lips?

    Hi everyone, on the dry lips issue I find Vaseline awful because it dries my lips out and makes them drier(also it does the same for everyone else I know, I don't know why maybe the petroleum in it?) but I found Palmers lip butter and its amazing (I get it in Boots), it keeps them so soft and...
  233. M

    Honk If You Were 100% Today!

    Beep beep!
  234. M

    Help! Really struggling to get back on the wagon

    Hi everyone, I was just thinking of how awful it must be trying to get on the wagon...I would be too afraid that I wouldn't be able to get back on thats why I do this to keep myself motivated away from food: (u may think this is disgusting but it works for me) Whenever I want something (usually...
  235. M

    Weigh in week 6

    Thanks everyone! x
  236. M

    Weigh in week 6

    Thanks a mill hun x
  237. M

    Weigh in week 6

    Thanks Summergurl, congrats on your amazing losses and good luck with your current journey!
  238. M

    5 stone gone in 15 weeks!

    Well done Dunders that is so excellent, you are a real inspiration!!! Keep up all your brilliant work :-)
  239. M

    Weigh in week 6

    Hi everyone, I am so thrilled today because I have had my sixth weigh in today and have lost a total of 32lbs! :-) I initially committed myself to 6 weeks of TFR because I thought it would be the kick start I needed but now I am determined to get to a healthy BMI using TFR. My overall goal is...
  240. M

    weigh in

    Congratulations, that is FANTASTIC!!! You should be very proud :-)
  241. M

    Omg fear factor in the bathroom

    Hi Paulinequirk, Have you been taking some fibreclear everyday? I just put a big spoon into water and drink it, it will soften your stools and make it easier for them to pass. The dulcolax should work, you can take two if needs be, hope you will be ok :-)
  242. M

    Looking in the mirror! Face-v-Body?

    Hi LiposLisa, Congrats on your excellent loss to date. I understand your concerns and I can value the opinions of those suggesting botox/fillers etc. I would however be from the school that says, you are 48, you have earned 48 years on this earth, you wear your 48 years with pride! I'm not die...
  243. M

    Honk If You Were 100% Today!

    HONK HONK I have been 100% from 10th of March (the start for me) I am loving the results!!
  244. M

    I'm having such a BAD day

    Hi Dunders, These days come and go, I would just like to tell you something, today I was walking past McDonalds and they had this new burger on a poster in the window, I stopped and just looked at it for about one full minute, looking at the lettuce, the bun, the cheese and the burger. I REALLY...
  245. M

    Omg fear factor in the bathroom

    Hi everyone, Thanks for all your advice! I certainly feel a lot better and not afraid when I have to go to the bathroom, drinking lots of water, taking fibresure everyday and taking one dulcolax is working a treat. I hope some new LT'ers read this thread and can avoid the nightmare situation...
  246. M

    Omg fear factor in the bathroom

    Hi Nicki9 and Dunders, I truly feel your pain and as far as I'm concerned on LT we are all in the same boat so I'm glad I threw light on the torture we go through in the toilet. There is some great advice on the previous page, I have bought dulcolax, going to take it twice a week and take a...
  247. M

    Eating tomorrow !

    Yeah go for it, lucky you!
  248. M

    Opinions wanted

    I think you look fab and you should wear what you want! Age is just a number and fashion is timeless
  249. M

    What did you lose in your first week on LT?

    Hi, I lost 10lb and was over the moon, usually your first week is your biggest loss.
  250. M

    Omg fear factor in the bathroom

    Hi LipoLisa, Just an extra note, I really would have fibresure or dulcolax as was recommended to me because I wouldn't want my worst enemy to go through what I went through this morning. I wish I knew what I know now
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