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Hi gabby, how are you getting on?

Hi Tess! Sorry for my absence, I have been rubbish at finding time to do ANYTHING in the last fortnight! Sometimes I think it's handy that I don't have to eat as such, because I certainly don't have time to! Things are good, I'm in the process of moving house, which is a bit stressful but...

Wow Tess, well done! Iron will! How's things? No WI for me tonight as I'm working unusually late. So I won't know much until next Thursday now! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

WI... -4lbs! Yay! :)

Thanks guys, that is definitely the kindest way to do it. I'm kinda worried that she will try and talk me out of it or be unsupportive, but you never know, she might be really good about it. I've still got a couple of weeks sessions already paid for so I'll wait until they run out. And then I'll...

Hi all! Some advice needed please! I've been doing lighter life for almost 3 months now and I really enjoy it. I'm just over halfway through at the moment, I have about 2 1/2 stone left to lose. Anyways, as much as I enjoy LL, I certainly don't enjoy how much it costs me each week! I heard...

I think clothes are a massive motivator, especially when the sizes start going down! It's great when the tight things start to feel loose! If you stick to the packs, you will have a fantastic 1st week loss. Are you going in for a pop in during your first week? That helps motivate, especially as...

You're absolutely right Louise, if your head isn't ready there's no point in doing it. I wish I'd started a long time ago but I wouldn't have been able to stick it. For some reason (desperation perhaps) I've had no problem sticking to this. Like Tess said, although its extreme, it's the easiest...

WI tomorrow - but I'll keep you informed! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Louise! Firstly, welcome! I'm very excited for you starting tomorrow, I remember what it felt like to start. The first couple of days can be tough but once you get in the zone you'll be flying by, and so will the losses! The first week loss is usually quite spectacular and that in itself is...

I know what you mean with the inbetweeny sizes, very frustrating! I'm very jealous of your holiday, you'll get to see some sunshine at least! Im still hoping to lose just under 2 and a half stone, I'm just over halfway at this point. WI tomorrow so I will know more then! How much more are you...

Oh good, not til November, for some reason I was thinking August! :s Anyways, I'm ok, plodding on. I don't get a lot of time on here at the moment cus work is a bit hectic! When is your meal out? Have you had any more thoughts on it? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hey Tess, when is the wedding? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hey Min, long time no see! :) Just seen your diary link, I will get reading! Have a lovely time on your Europe trip! (Sorry for the diary hijack!) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

No, not ridiculous. Think about what is making you nervous. When I was in the same boat, I wanted to give myself the test, I certainly didn't want to be scared of eating when the time does come. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

The first meal I had was at a wedding, I only had one pack in the morning and then the meal later in the day. The wedding was on a Saturday and by WI on Thursday I managed to lose 3lbs. The second meal I had was only a couple of weeks ago, I had two packs in the day and the meal in the evening...

I feel sooo much better - old clothes fit again! I've had two off plan meals up to this point and before each of them I was really nervous, almost scared of eating and I thought how ridiculous is that? I can't be scared of food when I'm on rtm! However, I suppose to enjoy them I had to tell...

I hate those weeks when the loss is small but you've done everything by the book! I've lost half of what I want to so maybe another 2-3 months, depending on the losses (they're slowing a bit now). How long are you hoping to stay on for? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Tess! Feels like ages since we've spoken. Work has been mad so I've not been here much but everything is fine, plodding along nicely! How's everything with you? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi MsJMC, how are you getting on? I had a cruddy 'stayed the same' at WI on thursday, all due to my sneaky cheat! I don't think I'll bother doing that again, it really wasn't worth it - especially considering I could only manage half of the meal! We had 4 newbies in our group this week so the...

Well done Harvey! :) Like you said, it's not easy, but hang in there! Sooo worth it!

I might try ordering some and seeing what I think, it's a shame it comes down to cost at the end of the day cus I really like my LLC and the group. In answer to your question, the group numbers dwindle slightly...we started off with 8 in the group, and there are currently only 3 - including...

Hi MsJMC, congrats on starting LL! :) I don't know anything about the general rules of 'swapping' as such, but I have thought about it myself, cost being the big issue. I would like to swap over to slim and save, lots of people seem to be having success with that, and it's cheaper. Bonus...

Well done last night Tess! Did you have WI today? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Very brave Fenny, I've thought about having a colonic before but never been brave enough to try! I'm glad you're getting on so well with RTM, keep up the good work! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Tilley, I was going to ask how you were doing, I'm glad you're feeling positive and motivated since your group session. The string idea is very good, I wish I thought of that at the beginning! It's nice to see a difference in things like jeans - I find it hard to visualise what I've actually...

Yep, all is good ta! I lost 4lbs last Thursday, next WI tomorrow! I don't really know what to expect after a nice big loss! I'll be happy with 2lbs, my home scales (I know I shouldn't be excessively weighing!) aren't showing a loss, bloody things. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

How are you getting on Tess? It feels like ages since an update! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Tilley, I've just discovered your diary, and read it from start to finish. I've found it really interesting to read about your journey so far, and I will continue to read as your journey continues! Like you, I find the evenings difficult, I think it's always best to busy yourself. Ignore...

Wow Fenny, that is incredible. First of all, congratulations on reaching your goal, and well done on all your hard work! I have to say, reading your post, that I have exactly the same worries about food, although I am still a couple of months away from a real meal. I suppose I worry that if I'm...

Well done Kathrine, 8lbs gone! :)

Hey feebs, how are you getting on? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Woop! That's your 2 stone and then some! Really pleased for you! :D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That sounds awful Kathrine. :( I've not experienced any reflux myself so not sure what to suggest. It's worth mentioning to your LLC on your next trip. I hope you feel better now though.

How did you get on today Tess?

So far so good, I'm on week 7. I haven't found it too difficult, I think maybe the first few days are the most challenging. I wish you the best of luck! Let us know how you're getting on. :)

Excellent Katherine, well done! :)

Lots more! My ticker says I've got 45 pounds to get down to my original goal, but I'm a bugger for trying to do more and more. Its very addictive, isn't it? When I've got down to goal on previous diets, I always think, "I'll do another month and see what happens...". Inevitably I just end up...

WI was really good ta, 3lbs off! It was a very small group last night which was quite nice. Like yourself Tess, I only need 3lb off to get to the 2 stone mark, I am absolutely desperate to get that off by next Thursday!

Haha, I apologise for laughing feebs, but I bet the dog is feeling quite pleased with himself! The sore head goes soon, you'll be feeling better than ever in a couple of days. Are you going for a pop in weigh?

How very exciting feebs! I wish you the best of luck, but like Min said, after your first WI you'll be flying!

Hi feebs! Are you joining the lite or total program?

Next WI on Thursday. I love the motivation the group sessions and WI give, I think I would have given up by now if it wasn't for the fact someone else besides myself is looking at my weight each week! I tell you what I really don't miss - going into the supermarket at the end of each day after...

Wow! 5lbs is incredible! Isn't it funny how we get weeks where it feels like a little loss and then a good one like that! I hope you get to the 2 stone mark next week! :) I'm fine, plodding along well I think. It feels like I've been on the program for ages now, I can't really remember what I...

Hey abyss, how are you doing?

Good luck for WI today Tess, let us know how you get on! :)

I've lost a total of 1st 8lbs in the 5 weeks. And i haven't found the shakes lumpy, the shaker works wonders! I think perseverance is needed in the first week but after that it becomes so much easier.

Hi feebs! How exciting! I hope you really love the programme, I've been on it for 5 weeks now and still loving it. I think your tastes with the packs varies, I've gone off some but really started to like others. My biggest tip would be to keep up with the water, drink loads, it helps you feel...

How's it going Danielle & size12tobee?

Hey guys, sorry for the late reply, busy weekend! I went to my friend's wedding yesterday, it was really fantastic and of course, there was plenty of food. I basically stuck to chicken and salad for the meal with the exception of about 4 chips. And I had two chicken nuggets from the buffet. What...

Aah, good ol' ketosis headaches. That'll all be over and done with soon! Good luck getting through the next couple of days! :)

Hi Abyss, what day are you on?

Haha, Min, that is brilliant! Shut up Gary!

Thanks for the advice Minerva, I think I do better when I'm 'all or nothing' but there will come a point when I do have to have 'real' food again so I might just treat it as a little test, if you like. I suppose I worry that I won't snap back into the program straight away, and I might keep...

Not too bad thanks :) I've got this wedding coming up on Saturday, I still haven't made any decisions as to whether to eat or not.

Well done on your loss Tess!

It takes me to 1st 2lb loss in total. Where are you guys off to on holiday? July is so doable, considering how much you've lost in the short space so far!

Hello ladies, day 22 today! WI last night and 4lbs down! Very happy. Everything so far is ticking along nicely, so not much to report. Interesting post, Minerva. I had wondered what would happen if/when the dreaded plateau kicks in. It sounds as though you are absolutely in the right 'place'...

It's great that you have something amazing to look forward to, and that will keep you focused! When is the big day?

Excellent Tess! What's your total now? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

10lbs Gemma! Was your WI today?

How was WI Tess?

Thank you for the advice Minerva, very helpful! I didn't know about the dangers of alcohol while in ketosis but it makes perfect sense. I think I can cope with the one meal that's been paid for as apposed to having the whole day off, I worry it would be harder to restart in that case. I will...

Oooh, exciting! Officially a month down, that must feel good! I've been fine with it so far. I've got a weeding coming up, two weeks today, and although I wouldn't say I'm 'stressing' about it, I have been thinking about the 'food' issue. I think I'm going to eat as I'm having a meal paid for...

How's everyone doing? Is it WI for you tomorrow Tess?

Thanks Minerva! :) I'm glad to know it's not just me then! I felt a bit guilty when it didn't change, even though I know I've been 100%. I started to wonder if I'd eaten something I didn't know about. Maybe sleep eating!

Hey guys, had WI 2 today, lost 2lbs. That's ok, buuut...I wasn't in ketosis. Whaaaaat!??!?!

Day 13 for me today! WI tomorrow, kinda looking forward to it, however, I had a sneaky weigh on my home scales and they show no loss! I'm not weighing on them again! I could understand if I'd been naughty! I will see what LLC's scales say and let you know tomorrow.

Hi Salima, good luck with LL! I'm only on day 12 so still pretty new myself. My biggest tip is drinking loads of water, it does definitely help fill you up! Only problem of course, is needing a wee constantly! The feeling subsides after a few days. Let us know how you get on!

Hi fifecaz, good luck starting today!

Well done Gemma, did you 'disappear' while everyone ate? Everyone has just finished their dinner, my mum (who is also following LL plan with me) has caved and had a roast too! Disappointing! I expect she will have big regrets in an hour or so.

Excellent loss Tess, I bet that's spurred you on a bit! I'm trying to avoid all food adverts today. It's amazing how many there are when they bother you!

Hi Gemma, congratulations on making it through day 1! I think a massive good luck is in order for all of us today, it will be difficult but stay strong! It'll be so worth it in the long run! :)

Good luck with your WI tomorrow Tess!

Hi Tess, I've found today really difficult too! Lots of cravings, not real hunger, just stuff I want to eat! When is your next WI?

Wow Kathryn, your losses are amazing! I'll be interested to know what you decide to do whilst on holiday, a couple of people I've spoken to have told me how they were 100% on diet during their holidays but I'm not sure I could even consider it! That said, they seemed to find it more than...

4 stone in total I think. Ive been at that weight before but I think once I get there I will want to go lower. I've done that before on other diets however and then get so bored when it comes to maintaining and that's where I go wrong. So the aim is to not get too carried away! How much are you...

Thanks Tess! :D Its very exciting, especially after getting the toughest few days out of the way, hopefully it's a slightly easier ride from here!

Thank you for the luck Tess, I think it worked! Just got back, I lost...7lbs! Yay! It will spur me on until my week WI on Thursday. I asked the LLC about no carbonara etc, she said apparently all the meals/soups/shakes etc are being reformulated and she only stocks the ones that have been done...

PASTA CARBONARA?!?!? WHAT!!!! :cry:

I like the porridge, i try and have one of those for breakfast. I like the choc and vanilla shakes, or rather, i tolerate the choc and like the vanilla. I've only tried the chicken soup so far, that was alright. And shepherds pie, usually my 'main' meal in the evening. That's the only 'meal'...

Now that I've tried all of the shakes/meals/soups (of the limited choice we have!) I think I will swap some tonight cus I definitely have my favourites! Our LLC said that one woman buys only shepherds pies every week - 28 of them! Did you have a chilli con carne option? I saw it in the book but...

Strawberry! We don't have these! Our shake options are banana, vanilla and chocolate only. Do you use the meals, bars or soups at all?

:O Mint choc?! I don't have this! What other shakes etc did you get?

If you know you're following the plan properly, that's all that matters, half a stone in two weeks is amazing, I don't think you'd get that result on many other diet plans! Day 3 it is indeed! I haven't felt the hunger today but I could eat out of boredom. I only have Sundays off work so I...

I haven't had a WI meeting yet so I don't know exactly what's involved, I'm popping in tomorrow to be weighed and wee on aforementioned sticks, but do you have to do that at EVERY meeting? I'm worried about the pressure of weeing on demand! Although, at the moment, with the amount of water I've...

I completely agree guys. We will keep it off this time, I swear! :D

The first day was fine, today has been a bit more difficult, I've come out with a cold and have a headache! Other than that, the diet part has been fine today, not felt exceptionally hungry so that's been manageable. I think the quick weight loss is really motivating, that's why I chose LL over...

Hi Tess, good luck with your LL journey, and congratulations on your loss so far. I've only started today so I'm not much help I'm afraid but it's always nice to hear from people who are in the same boat!

I hear you on the 'expensive' issue! I'm doing LL with my mum, so they're doing pretty well out of the two of us! I might decide after a while to try a cheaper version of doing it myself, I suppose to a degree the counselling works to start with, my LLC has already instilled the fear in me not...

Thanks Minerva :) I noticed that the LL forums are somewhat quiet, why so? Let's perk this up people!

Hey guys, I'm jumping in on your thread (hope you don't mind), I have just started LL for the very first time this morning, exciting! I think I've done every diet in existence but this is new territory for me! Just wanted to say hi, I aim to be a permanent fixture on these forums, I think it...

1lb off! Azwethinkweiz - 5.5lb (0lb lost, 5.5lb to go) Baggiesles -6 lb (0lb lost, 6 to go) Betterforever - 8lb (0lb lost,0lb to go) Blonde_Sue - 8lb (0lb lost, 8lb to go) Bulldogdaisy - 4lb (2.5lb lost,1.5lb to go) Bunnie - 8lb (3.5lblb lost, 3.5lb to go) Butterflymad - 6lb (0lb lost, 6lb to...

Challenge virgin! Azwethinkweiz - 4lb (0lb lost, 4lb to go) Blonde_Sue - 8lb (0lb lost, 8lb to go) Bulldogdaisy - 4lb (0lb lost,4lb to go) Butterflymad - 6lb (0lb lost, 6lb to go) Dia Dhuit Puisín - x lbs (y lb lost, z to go) Genna Louise- 6lbs (0lb lost, 6lb to go) Getfitnana - 6lbs (0lbs...

That's incredible lauren, you never can tell what will happen with the scales come WI day!

Wow Bindi, well done!

Bindi, I WI today too, good luck for yours! I lost 1lb this week even after a disastrous weekend so Lauren you never know what could happen tomorrow! I've got myself back on the green tea because I was starting to feel really bloated when I didn't have it and now I feel so much better. God bless...

Third WI for me today and I lost 1lb! I'm pleased cus I was naughty at the weekend! I agree with you smirnoff, looks like more exercise is needed!

Just opened this thread to see what I've been missing and I've had loads of catching up to do! I don't know how I'm going to cope this week as we've got 2 meals out planned in aid of mother's day! Panic!

Crikey! Well done Lauren!

Hey guys, off to the Ideal Home today so plenty of walking around all day and I think I'll wear my fit flops for some added benefits! Will try not to spend money...

Well done everyone. I'm new to this thread, had my second WI today and lost 2lbs. I'm very happy with that as I thought I was really awful over the weekend!

Had my WI today and lost another 2lbs this week! Happy!

Ta guys!

I got lost! Can someone re-add me cus I'm using a crummy iPhone. Tash0088 6lbs

First one of these I can partake in :) laurenasha 8lb Bindi 7lb evanesco 7lbs purple_rain 4lbs hannata 8lbs Louisa78 7lbs skessa 5lbs sunshine7 10lb Tash0088 6lbs

Hey Bindi, my WI is Wednesday too, good luck! I'm not expecting anything special, I was awful all weekend!

Just to add on the green tea matter - the taste definitely becomes tolerable after a few cups. I'm trying to have a couple of cups a day (no sweetener, just cus I haven't got any at work). The first cup was disgusting though.

Well done! Great results!

Remember this each time you reach for chocolate/crisps/anything delicious. "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" - Kate Moss

Thanks for the tea tips Chika! Good luck at the gym!

Just finished my first cup of green tea and I must say, it was vile! I didn't have any sweeteners to hand though so I had to drink it 'neat'. Must persevere though, you seem to be getting great results laurenasha!

The green tea sounds like a great idea but how do you stand the taste?!

Wow, well done!

Good luck at WI tomorrow! Keep thinking of that silver 7!

Hi all, Came across this thread and thought I'd make myself known. You all seem to be doing very well and I'm hoping that will rub off on me! I started PP last week and have lost 2lbs in my first week. I'm fairly pleased cus I did have a Chinese meal out at the weekend (I assure you, it was for...