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I know on LL you are not allowed to use the powdered sweetners, only the tablets as there is something in the powdered version that can bring you out of ketosis. I imagine it is the same for Atkins?

Oh Hanmac, what a horrible situation for you and your poor mum! Who needs friends like that Eh? I too am having a stressful week and I have not managed to stay as focussed as you. I am having a major wobble but hope to put it all behind me tomorrow. Well done for staying strong and this will all...

That is really interesting girlygirl, thanks for posting this! I am coming from the oppersite direction, on a VLCD and am starting to incorporate Atkins principles in my newly instated 1 meal a day. I have found the cravings overwhelming but I am sort of pleased to read it may be related to the...

Hi Mogz, hope you and DP do really well on SW, good luck!

Hi Seashell. Good luck with lipotrim, I'm sure you'll do fine. I am not very good at this site but it does help keep me motivated, hope it does for you too!

Hi MissB, just wanted to wish you luck on your journey. This site is great for keeping me motivated!

Hello Luscious, congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! I haven't tried either of those 2 diets but I'm doing LL which is similar. Good luck!

Hello, good luck on WW, hope you get to your goal soon!

Hi Azi! You clearly have fantastic will power giving up meat and smoking so I am sure you will do fine - good luck!

Hello, I don't know anything about the Dukan diet so I shall have to look it up! Good luck and hope you get to goal soon.

Hi RealMissP, Well done on your loss so far, hope the Xenical helps!

Hello MrsIWBF! Good luck on slimming world. Your organisation sounds fantastic - well done!

Hi Suziemo, I am doing Lighterlife and I have some Exante packs but haven't used them yet - it seems to be very similar to the LL one though and I have found that great! Good luck on your weightloss journey!

I've just noticed we started the same day! I also had the pics done on Wednesday and can't wait to see them. Like you I am planning on 4 weeks developers and then RTM, so we may finish at the same time too! Good luck :D

Yes, shoes and handbags for me too! I have also stared a new addiction to coconut body butter, I slather it on in the evenings and can't stop sniffing and stroking myself! I never looked after my skin before LL.

:doh: Now why didn't I think of that!! Thanks IWGT!

Me too BL!

Sorry if this has already been posted but the words are too short to search! Ice Tea Brew a stongish cup of black tea, add to a jug containing a small spoonful of St Clements flavouring and a couple of sweetners (to taste). Add lots of ice and top up with water to taste. Serve very chilled -...

I too will meet my new group next week IWGT, quite nervous as our group bonded really well. I am worried that will pull my teeth out with my new found frozen NF bar addiction!

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Wow that sounds great!

I also still like the new Vanilla, but I am not impressed with the new Strawberry, not keen and that used to be my favourite. I have the last of my old style Banana to use up and then will try the new ones of those too, fingers crossed! Think there would be a LL Outcry if they changed the Nut...

Too right we will, and before we know it too :D

Hope you get on well with the Exante packs, well done on getting back to it!

Sounds like you've had a wonderful time! Well done on your amazing achievment.

Well done on losing the holiday weight Peony, you are such an inspiration! I have decided to do deveolpers for 4 more weeks and then re-assess, hopefully I will nearly be at target then! I must admit - getting to the end of foundation has really affected me, I am finding it very hard to stay...

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Fitnessqueen, I could have just written your post practically word for word! I am in week 14 and for the 1st time in my journey I am struggling. I am trying to use all the tools I have learnt and so far, it seems to be working. Just wanted to say you're not alone, and you are doing so well!

Thanks Flex and IWGT, I had a long hard think last night and have decided to stay in Devlopers for 4 weeks and then re - assess! The NF bar in the freezer was AMAZING - thank you! Made it really chewy and satisfying :D

Hi Peony, well done for getting back to it, I cannot believe your amazing loss last time! I too am thinking of switching to lite as my 3 months finish tonight. Or should I say my friends in the group want to do it and want me to do it too so we can stay together. Would love to hear anymore info...

Thanks for your kind words flexible fish. I had been feeling rather dissapointed that I won't make the 3 stone in 3 months but you are right - 20% loss is a great achievment! Tonight is my 3 month weigh in so wish me luck! I am going to try my Nut Fudge bar in the freezer tonight, thanks for...

Think if you only do it occasionally it will be fine hanmac, just not everyday!

I used to love the Stawberry shake - it was my favourite pack of the day! I've just had my first since the new and improved ones came out and Eugh! Really hope it's just that my taste bubs need to adjust. I used to dislike the Vanilla but have grown to like it recently, yet to have the new...

My group is very similar. Almost everyone cheats regularly and alot of the group time is taken up with discussion of this which is useless to me as I am sticking to the diet! Our LLC has said we are welcome to move over to LLL if any of us feel it would be beneficial. I would speak to your LLC...

Nicki, I just wanted to say that if you do a VLCD it is probably best to think of the soups and shakes as almost medicinal - ie they are there to provide you with essential nutrients etc rather than taste nice. Personally I really like the shakes and tolerate the soups. If you go into it...

You really are strong IWGT, well done! Sure it won't be long until you get your iPod.

Wow IWGT, that is an amazing achievement, you should be very proud!

That's what puts me off that soup, I can't work out what the chewy bits are supposed to be! Didn't realise it had to be the red tobasco, we only have the green but I don't use it often.

I had to wait 3 months to start. It was soul destroying that I put on an extra stone in that time. If you can, I would really try and follow Blonde Logic's advice and try to curb the carbs while you wait. I'm sure the time will pass quickly and good luck!

Good luck BL. You are being very strong and I think you are doing the right thing by being back on the packs now - damage limitation. Like you say being completely in control o one area of your life (ie your diet) is a very powerful thing. Good luck with it.

Hi Gmac, I use the water flavourings daily as I don't like to drink plain water and thankfully they haven't affected my losses. Before I was on LL I barely drank anything and when I started I was forcing myself to drink huge quantities (for me) and wasn't loosing. I spoke to my LLC and she said...

BL, so sorry to hear your sad news, but as you say at least she is no longer suffering and has been reunited with your Dad. My thoughts are with you.

Wow Mum of one, that is fantastic! I hope it gives you the motivation to carry on

Any March starters fancy talking about their progress? Seem very quiet on this thread!

Ah, hadn't thought to look there, thanks Maynie!

Would you get this in a health food shop?

Thanks Melarnz, will keep going!

2lbs again! I am thinking I could do these losses on a diet that doesn't cost £70 a week, very un-motivated atm.

BlondeLogic, I am new here but I couldn't read and not post. I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through, I cannot even imagine how you must be feeling. Take comfort in the fantastic life you had together.

Hello Maynie! I am currently doing Lighterlife but I am preparing to follow South beach as my "maintenance" program. A friend of mine used to follow it and she did really well on it. To me, it sounds like a very healthy way to eat. Sadly it will be a while before I can start the diet as I have...

Thank you for the welcome! Just got back from my 2nd weigh in and have lost 2lb so feeling a bit dis-heartened. 7lb in total, hope it speeds up a bit soon!

Hello, can I join in please? I am in my second week and all is going well!

Hi, just wanted to say hello. I am on my second week of LighterLife and look forward to chatting with others and swapping ideas!