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Thanks everyone. You're right I know and I will start eating. Hubby is selecting me a 'proper' soup for lunch in Sainsbury's as I type! I definitely think I will take a look at WW or SW. I know I have a tendency to binge and a weekly weigh in will keep me on track. Will definitely take a look on...

That's the most amazing demonstration of willpower. An inspiration to us all! Enjoy the wedding! x

The title says it all really. I've been on Cambridge since June, following a mix of SS+, 810 and 1000kcal plans. I'm 6 lb away from my target of 10 stone and have just found out I'm about 5 weeks pregnant. We've been trying for over a year so I took a test as soon as I was late. Needless to...

I'm pleased someone is talking about this! I don't notice any difference between before CD and on CD, always have cramps, bloating, moodiness etc and pretty heavy flow too. I do have a question though - my cycle is anywhere between 21 days and 31 days and there doesn't seem to be a pattern to...

Congratulations Kimmie - you're doing amazingly well. Considering how shaky you were getting started again you're now motivating others - what a turnaround! If you do have to eat for your boys birthday (and maybe you'll get away with not eating...) try sticking to white and green (chicken and...

Hi Kimmie, I managed to get about 2 weeks in then I started eating. I'm not saying what I do is right for you, but talking to my CDC she thought I put too much pressure on myself to not eat, and doing SS+ meant I had a meal every day to look forward to. I also find the vegetable drink really...

For me, I have to be weighed every week and know that my coming weigh in is keeping me on track. I have tons of exante bumper pack stuff (soups and bars mostly) at home because I just didn't stick to it. I may ebay it (naughty I know) or keep it for when I am back on 100% food but need to drop a...

On day 8 I had a chicken salad and I felt absolutely awful - I ate it and as I was eating I felt guilty and remorseful yet still kept going. When you know you shouldn't be eating something it really doesn't taste so great. I know it's hard resisting stuff, but honestly when you have your weigh...

Brekkie: toffee and walnut Lunch: Any tetra Tea: Choc bar / choc orange Though I usually have my bar for 'supper' and have a veg drink for tea - sometimes I even have it in a bowl with a spoon to try and fool myself! Funny that I do that but I've never tried the soups....

Would it be worth trying 810 or 1000 for a week for a bit of a kick start? Or even a few days of SS if you could stand it. I can see from your signature that you run, so maybe you do more exercise now than you did previously? With muscle weight it is possible that you are the same size now as...

Definitely have a look at some photos and remember that because you lose weight so rapidly (and sometimes with ketosis it can feel so easy) it can be difficult for your brain to catch up. You probably had years to get used to your 'fat' self and your self-image will be very ingrained. Getting to...

I started yesterday so we're on the same timeframe. Very pleased with myself - I think sheer will and determination got me through. I had to ignore my hunger twinges (not pains!) by telling myself the first couple of days are the hardest. Had 3 shakes and a few black coffees as well as 1.5...

I started on Saturday, so really interested to know how Alli works for you too. I ate pizza last night so didn't take my tablet, but still had 'effects' this morning. Think that must have been caused by my smoked salmon lunch - I forgot as an oily fish it would be fatty. It's kind of...

Oh yes, I've tried and failed on the red and green days too!! It may be that you are a carb addict (I am) and the more carbs you eat the hungrier you get making it almost impossible to diet using food. I was only able to recognise my trigger foods through self-reflection whilst in abstinence...

Hey Marlene, Congrats on making the decision to do something for yourself - you definitely have the right attitude with regards learning to eat for your body and not comfort eating etc. LL is Lighter Life (abstinence, loss approx 1 st per month) LLL is Lighter Life Lite (1 meal a day, loss...

This is a lesson for all of us here so thanks for sharing bali2001. One slip up is not a reason to write off a day, or worse, the whole blooming diet. Well done - I think you have dealt with this excellently. I only hope I can treat my slip-ups as one-offs and not have them lead me down the...

But ask yourself if you have ever lost 3 1/2 lbs as easily on any other diet? I can't speak for anyone else, but EVERY other diet I have tried I have failed on. Some weeks on total abstinence I would only lose 1lb but then catch up with a 3-4lb loss the next week. You try holding 3 1/2 lbs of...

I know this doesn't answer you exactly, but I was on the pill when I did LL abstinence and maintained an average 1st per month loss like everyone else. I think if you are in ketosis which you will be on LLL then the pill won't make any difference. You may think you feel more hungry but the...

I went from a 38G to a 36D and I've lost about 3 stone. But the clothes size difference is far greater than those 2" - from a 20 on the top to a 12/14. I look far smaller and in proportion now, as I was very top heavy, but I did want to get to a C cup. Focus on the fit and support that you get...

Min, you have done amazingly well. Everyone starts with a LL goal - some aren't as realistic as they should be, underetimating the "diet", others may be slightly over ambitious and decide that because they can hit a low-but-healthy BMI on abstinence then they should. But everyone is different...

It's surprising how quickly you get used to the flavours - a few days ago after months of normal food I suddenly found myself craving a LL chocolate shake! Not even a proper chocolate bar! I thought that was a sign it was time to get going again on the diet, but after a marginally successful...

I've started today as well. Was supposed to start last Wednesday but just didn't get into it, as too many social things going on. I'm actually a management client looking to lose about 1st or so and I am not officially on LLL but I am trying for 2-3 packs a day and a healthy meal - I don't...

Hi I'm planning to start on LLL next week having regained approx 1 1/2 stone since doing LL 'proper'. I was sort of planning of being abstinent until I was in ketosis, but will I get there by following the rules for the 1 meal a day? I started my own version of Lite back in November, basically...

What happened here? Have all the returners having another go given up?! I am off for weigh in number 2 tonight so hoping to have another good loss and get into the next stones....I want be 10st something again!! And single figures by Christmas!! I have my Christmas party dress hanging up on the...

Not sure if anyone else has responded to this but the bad breath is a good thing - it means you are in ketosis!! You can't eat mints or chew gum but you can use a breath freshener spray so keep one handy!

Just wanted to join although I am posting on LL returners board too. Did LL last year but started again 1st November to get off final 1 1/2 st because I didn't go as far with it as I should have. First full week's weigh in tomorrow. Your weight losses so far are very motivating! Keep it up!

I didn't really find the counselling at LL all that useful until I was in maintenance and could start identifying clearly those situations/events etc that made me want to eat. When in abstinence and removed from having to eat it is difficult to remember what drove you to eat. I think you might...

Hi everyone. I am on Day 3 of LL for the 2nd time. Lost just over 4 st last year, it's taken me 18months to regain nearly 2st so I'm back to get that off and a little more hopefully as I never hit goal in the first place! We'll see how it goes. My plan is: TOTAL abstinence for November. ALMOST...

Good luck Sandra and Farwin. I'm sure you will both be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food on this diet. It really is nothing like diet food at all. My mum has just started this week too and she is loving it! I saw her yesterday and I don't think I have seen her as happy in ages...

I think a 5lb loss over 2ish weeks is great. Especially with weekends off. At the end of the day you are losing weight without starving or eating dull 'diet' food (more lettuce and celery anyone?) and I believe this plan is sustainable for the long term. We all know that if it comes off slowly...

Week 1 weigh-in was last night and 4 1/4 lb lost! I have never really believed I could lose weight eating 3 meals a day, but clearly I can! Bring on Week 2! Got a long weekend away (my belated honeymoon actually) so I'm actually hoping to stay the same this week. Eat the DietChef stuff most the...

And I forgot to say my other choice is Callanetics. Hard, but fantastic results. Just take a look at the hour-by-hour improvements to people's bodies that Callan Pinckney shows in her books (check your library or ebay). They are 1980s videos/dvds but the results more than make up for the dodgy...

I love my The Hollywood Workout with Nancy and Bobby. You can get it cheaply on Amazon - think mine was 2.50 from Matalan a couple of years ago. They use weights and gym ball but also demonstrate household alternatives for everything so you don't need equipment. It's 3 x 20 min weights workouts...

Well done! 7lb is a great start. How nice to see your ticker moving! Mine should be off the starting blocks tomorrow. Although I am now on Day 8, I didn't weigh myself until Day 2, so got to wait until tomorrow night for the (hopefully) good news. I'm almost excited about getting on the scales!

Oh wow, resisting a Chinese - I'm impressed! I don't think I have the personality where I could have a mouthful of something and not finish it off! I just kicked the sofa in a tantrum because my hubby was having a sausage roll and I couldn't have one! I did enjoy my cocoa loco bar though instead...

I'm reading this sat here wearing the last of my 6 day's free trial of pink patch. I got the trial months ago and cancelled the subscription as soon as they arrived. There is plenty of evidence for 5-HTP (one of the ingredients) helping with depression and weight loss when the excess weight or...

Oh yeah, how long you been on the Dietchef for RED?

13lbs! Well done RED! Fantastic. And very inspiring too. I'm on Day 6 now and still doing well. Had a wobble the other night when my hubby had pizza for tea. I 'treated' myself to a king prawn hot and sour noodle bowl from Tesco for 225 calories + a muller light for 97 calories - still on...

So far I have loved everything I have eaten! Meatballs are my favourite dinner so far, but I was rummaging in my boxes last night and there are still a few things I haven't tried yet. Just had the goats cheese and red pepper soup and really enjoyed it. Wasn't expecting to like the cocoa nakd...

Or not. It's sorted!

Not sure what I did. Will try again this evening!

Um, no would seem to be the answer to that one.

Just testing to see if my new ticker is working...

In addition to the DietChef food (granola, soup, dinner + snack bar) each day you can have 2 pieces of fruit and a veg portion + milk or yogurt allowance for the granola. So far I've not really had my fruit as I'm not keen on it, though I am now saving an apple for my 9pm snack when I get the...

I didn't have a clue what it was, but I think it's ale from the ingredients list on the back of the pouch. Like steak and ale pie without the pastry. Smelt and tasted great!

I'm so inspired to read your successes, RED! I go to my LL maintenance class tomorrow so that will be my first weigh in and provide my start weight. I don't have scales at home and have skipped class for a month so not sure what I weigh right now - been on holiday and got married so I suspect...

Hi all I have just started DietChef today and have bought 28 days worth. I originally lost 4st on Lighter Life but have regained 1st in the past year. I am aiming to stick with DietChef for a month at least, and then see how it goes. So far I have eaten granola and skimmed milk for brekkie, a...

I wanted to thank you for reassuring me that I will get through LL for the 2nd time. I lost 4 st last year and have regained 1 st. I'm starting abstinence again from Wednesday this week and need to lose 2st I think. I feel really motivated at the moment as I know I can do it and it should...