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Hi there guys... Just to let you know - I've had a poor poor week... I kinda went off track over the weekend, and it just didn't stop. I should say - I didn't stop! I'm going to get back on it tomorrow and try and keep to it a bit better!!! Unsure if I'll go for a weigh n as I know what will...

OK - so just I can be clear on this - for me! The label (UK) says - 6g Carbs / 100 - I therefore weigh 100g and hey presto I can count 6g. The Label (Non UK) says - 6g Carbs of which 3g is fibre / 100 and therefore I weigh 100g and only count 3g... Am I close?

Cheers Missy... I'll try - I did have a cheat or two today. Probably just a bit delfated... or maybe that's not the right word to use, lol. I'm looking into doing some excercise along with the eating plan. You've done well - 37Lbs!!! Thanks again for the words of support... :-)

Well - I STS this week, and I thought it was one of my better efforts this week! Hmmm... I'm not deterred though... :-)

Hey there - well done to everyone. I've read some of the losses and I was wondering how much weight we all might lose in a week if we added it together?? Keep it going! Good stuff...

I guess it is much easier the more you have to lose? I still have over 150 pounds to go... Sorry Missy to hear you STS! What do you think you might do different - if you want to share? If not - no worries, I just hope you get the rewards for keeping things going... :-)

I was quite surprised to lose 3pounds as I had broken the run by trying WW. But - I also got Ketostix thingies... and it was 8? There was only one more shade it could have gone according to guide so it would seem I'm definitely in Ketosis... Let us know when you begin your switch and how it's...

Hey there, Got weighed today and lost 3 pounds!!! So - I'm delighted with that...

That's a good point too Yambabe... Wouldn't be a bad idea to take your time and build up to it over a week?

Hi there, I started on Lipotrim for a week and lost 12 pounds... but like you couln't handle the shakes and no variety! As regards starting Atkins - I guess the refeed thing is to manage the way out of Ketosis and back into replenishing the glycogen reserves. Atkins aims to keep you in Ketosis...

Thanks guys (and Gals) for the support... Weigh in is still Friday, it will be interesting to see how things have gone this week... Kinda weird but I had a packet of crisps (Monster Munch lol) and didn't really like them - used too? Although I do miss bread / rolls!

Hi there - back on Atkins induction today... WW is OK - but - taking carbs again elevated my sugar... badly! So - I think I'll stay with Atkins. Cheers.

Thanks - I've only just started this WW thing - and it is appealing to eat relatively what you want - including carbs - within the points allowance. However, I guess the real dilemma for me is that it elevates my sugar readings, considerably...

Hi there, I am starting with WW after tryng Lipotrim (first week) and Atkins (second and third week)... Decided I would try and see if WW would be soemthing I can work with and which suits me? I will be going to a meeting on Tuesday - but over the last month have lost 18 / 19 pounds - so...

I think there's a lot of truth in what you're saying Missy - I'm not sure if it's boredom, but perhaps I still have to address / understand my relationship with food? Thisis probably the first time I've really thought seriously about losing weight... I've been heavy for about 25 years! There...

Hi all... I joined Weight Watchers today! Hmmm. I'm a bit mixed up... Lipotrim 1st week - Atkins 2nd and 3rd week... I'm determined to lose the weight, but, don't know what to do. Last Friday - 150.8kg... Monday - 151.8kg... Today - 150.2kg. I am maybe a bit naive... or ignorant - but I...

Hi there, glad to hear your all getting back into things! I know I'm a guy and don't fit too much into the whole 'babes' lingo, lol. But - I hope you have room for one more on this return to winning sorry - 'losing' ways! I had a great first week (Lipotrim) - a really good second week and a...

Good going! I think you're going to be my role model!!! I lost a poun last week, :-( but it's a pound off. I have been away this weekend and been eating in restaurants - I tried to keep as close as I could, but - I'm still learning so I'm prepared to have stalled a bit this week maybe... get...

Well - only lost a pound his week... :-( So - don't role my model out too much! lol... All the best. Brian.

Hi there, 3rd weigh in today... lost a pound... Oh well... it's still in the right direction! Maybe got a little too confident - and could have stuck closer to it? Hmmm...

Hey Annie, I started on Lipotrim about three weeks ago... I lasted about a week - I wasn't hungry - just couldn't stand the lack of variety! Hated the soup - was warned about trying the 'flapjacks' and found that the strawberry and vanilla tasted very malty and really only enjoyed the choclaty...

Yep - well done to all who lost... My weigh in is tomorrow and I'll let you guys know... but I'm still anxious! lol... we'll see...

Lost with the Klingons I'm afraid... lol. Glad you're enjoying Atkins - I'm learning all the time. Still making mistakes I'm sure, but, it certainly seems to be the best way I've known to lose weight - even though it doesn't feel like you're on a diet? I'm still gonna be nervous about this...

Hi Claire... it's a learning curve doing this. Best thing is to get the nes Atkins book - tells you about induction and ongoing weight loss and the maintainance programme. I started on Lipotrim, ie no food. I was pleased to do the full week - but couldn't face the lack of variety other thsn the...

Wow Jim... those pictures are amazing! Very inspirational to see... thanks.

Hi there, Well: B - Boiled eggs mashed up with butter and some salt mixed in... L - Tin of red salmon with mayo / cider vinegar, spring onions, a bit of a pepper, 3 little plum tomatoes. D - Two pork chops / mushrooms / salad. Snack - 5 strawberries! A touch of Robinsons reduced sugar mix...

Hmmm - thanks... I think, :-). Hasn't stopped me...

I'm not sure either - I thought it might advise you on the packaging... In any event - don't feel disheartened, keep going, you will hit Ketosis!! And do well I'm sure...

Hi there - nice to have you here! I'm still new and it helps when folks respond to your questions and support you a bit. So - hope things work out... :-)

Hi there, I just wondered if I could mention a rather personal difficulty? Ahem... I guess it was inevitable - but with eating broccoli / spinach / mushrooms / salad stuffs... for a week... well... hmmm... there was no holding back! As I said to the pharmacist, 'I've had the runs for three...

Cheers guys! Thanks for your encouraging comments...

Well - I'm new! I didn't mean to keep it all... lol. I give you all a whoosh... in fact I give you all three whooshes. Hmmm - think that's been done... :-(

Hi there - lost 4lbs this week (week 2) - that's 16pounds in total after two weeks... I'm relieved! Brian.

Hi there, Well - week 2. Lost 4lbs! Thats' 16lbs in two weeks... I'm really amazed! What a relief! Brian...

Cheers for that... Well - I'm off! Is it really only Tuesday tomorrow :-( I'll see how you guys all did tomorrow on the boot camp thingy! G'night...

I think you're right Cathy - excercise helps a lot. I also have an underactive thyroid and type 2 diabetes (Thanks mum)! But it might be that I'm so big I'm insulin resistent... I love sport and used to be very competitive - still am really - but looking for something like tennis or badmington...

Hi there - do you have any feelings why it's been so hard? Would you still feel fulfilled to reach the goal? Or would it feel anti climactic a bit? Sometimes when you realise a dream - what's left? In any event - such a remarkable and encouraging journey...

Ahh - the first week was Lipotrim - no food at all!!!

Way to go Cathy... you've nailed day 1 for sure! I think I'm eating too much compared to that? But - anyway... well done you!

I hadn't really been checking... I was just curious, probably becaus Atkins is counter intuitive? I guess I'm nervous becuase it doesn't feel like a diet. Today I have had exactly - a big kind of stir fry with broccoli/bacon/chicken/mushrooms/spring onion with some spicy cheese on top for a late...

Does it matter how many calories you take - as long as your carbs are kept low?

Hmmm - no. I looked for it when I was in Tesco! I have had one bottle. They were only 36p! I'll leave them for now... I think they must be Scottish? I'm just worried now I'm eating stuff that I'll put the little weight I've lost stright back on. I guess if that happens I know I have to go back...

Boy - I'm gonna learn a lot! I got some MacB (Still flavoured water) it has no carbs at all - but does have citric acid? Should I still drink them and wait then and see how my weigh in goes? I would be gutted to undo my first week...

So - how did your first day or two go?

Thanks for that :-) What about milk - should it be semi-skimmed. Are we supposed to take milk? I know there's carbs in it... So what's the deal with cream??

Am I right in thinking we shouldn't drink caffeine? Why might that be... What about water flavouring - like Robinson's sugar free drinks? Thanks - Brian.

Hi Nicki - My first few days too - I lost 12pounds in the last week!!! Welcome and keep us posted how you're doing! :-) Brian.

Hi there, I lost 12 pounds... I have also moved over to try Atkins - so thanks to all who offered support during my first week. It was a very positive experience and I just was struggling with the limited options but I wasn't hungry and felt OK. If I don't lose doing a compromise of Atkins I...

Hi there,I lost 12 pounds in my first week... I know I started on Lipotrim - but have just moved over to Atkins. I will be interested to see if I maintain the loss next few weeks - that would be nice!!!

What about green tomatoes... lol. OK -OK ... so no tomoatoe based dishes - I take it that would also include salsa. But - for later on once through the induction... the creamy mild Indian sauces? I like the dry Tikka sauce so that's good. Quick question - What is the purpose of the induction...

Hi - take it that was a no to the Indian... OK. How was the rest of the day?

I'm going to have to stop saying thank you all the time, but - thank you all! I was really struggling on Lipotrim and having NOTHING but shakes... very little variety and it just was unbearable to think about six months with just three choices. OK - tomorrow I'm hoping to have for B - Omlette...

I maybe should have waited for the Book! - but I don't know how I would have lasted much longer with just shakes... Thanks for your responses...

Hi all - started on Atkins today after a week of Lipotrim. Could you guys give me a few pointers? Some common foods that's good - some no-no's... (I already found out that even a small potatoe is a no-no - Thnx Ditzee). What about condiments? Fruit? Deserts at all? I flirted with the Atkins way...

Thankz Ditzee... Ok - I ordered the books yesterday and they should arrive tomorrow... so I will take on board about the potato. What about fruit? I will learn...

Hi there, after a week of Lipotrim TFR, I didn't think I could sustain it just on shakes! Following very supportive comments from you guys I decided to try and cross over to the Atkins way of life! So - had my first meal tonight... A breast of chicked roasted in the oven - on a bed of spinach, a...

Cheers guys! I am very grateful for your posts... I will cross over to the Atkins this week. I will be in Ketosis I'm sure after a week without food... It's been tough - I will keep posting here for support and advice if that's OK? Thanks again - Brian.

I guess... Does seem a bit obvious now you mention it! I am really struggling to do without food...

Hi there, I started on Lipotrim 6 days ago... I've been 100 % on it so far - but really miss eating! I have read a few of the posts and it sounds more realistic? What's the similarities and differences? Should I consider changing? :confused:

Hi there, I'm struggling with no food - I'm still doing well but wondered if there is really such a big difference between this and Atkins as both induce Ketosis?

Hi there... I'm just at the end of day 6 and finding it difficult to do this. I have moments where I'm really close to just grabbing a bite of... anything! lol... I've been 100% so far and I know I'll have lost something by Friday, my WI day... But it's tough.

Hey there Glam... I hear ya! Day 5 done for me... and it is tough. But - not because I'm hungry... Kinda guilty? (angry!)about realising how complicit I was in eating. I feel full - but - it's the little things that I wasn't ready for. The smell of cooking / meals. The TV!!! ads... But - hang...

Hi Gail - I'm on LT for the first time - and on my 4th day! So - it's nice to hear from you! I'm sure you'll do as well this time... at least you kinda know what to expect! So - keep us posted how things go...

Well done you! That's a great start... keep it up :-)

Hi Sarah, I just started but from what I can see, weight loss varies. I guess the average seems to be around 3-5 a week? But, not to be disappointed if it's less than that - some weeks will be better than others for some reason...

Hey there... It's not easy and I think the first wee while is going to be the worst. Just put it down to a blip and know that tthis can happen... It's not the end of your progress! Hang in there and I look forward to hearing how things go...

I'm sure something wil work out... Hmmm - maybe not the best turn of phrase... Hope you're feeling better. :-)

Hi LyniG, Muffin? Did I read Muffin? What Muffin? lol... I wanna hear about it... is this one of the recipe ideas?? :-)

Hi there, The only other time I had heard of Ketosis is in conjunction with my diabetes! And it was apparently a bad place for a diabetic to be... I am now in day 4 and I presume I am in Ketosis. I've read about smell and taste - and I imagine I'll be tested by the pharmicist on Friday, but...

It really is good to hear from everyone about how they are doing... I'm only on day 3 - and get weighed on Friday - am curious what will happen. I just can't yet get it through my head that that kind of weight loss is possible. I'll be checking in to see how you get on CL...

Congrats on your journey to get here - remarkable progress... Hope things continue as positively - and it sounds like you already have a handle on that too! Well done...

Thanks Mini - I just knew there would be a good reason for it!

Hi Bex... I'm glad you're feeling better and I've noticed that you have been a big help for a lot of folk on here, so it's nice to have you back on board and feeling chipper and happy - but I guess the point of this forum is also to feel supported! So - hang in there...

Hi all... Just wondering why sugar free chewing gum isn't allowed? Also - water with trace flavourings and stuff, not allowed? :confused: Not complaining... just curious. (Three days in!) :) and still on board. Finding still that I need to challenge my auto-food-eat-approach? And - I...

I think I've done it, with your help... I hope... lol. Thanks.

Cheers everyone... well I've survived through to my third morning! It's the little habits I didn't realise? The routine un-noticed indulgencies? I must say I don't like the soup... maybe made it wrong. I do like the chocolate shake best, so things are OK. I get weighed on Fridays so I will post...

Hi everyone - just started today! So - I'm hoping that I can stay with it... :-) There's a lot to read here so I'm sure I'll enjoy reading your experiences on LT. Anyway - nice to catch up... :wave_cry: