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Hi I've had to come off the plan for that last few days. My weight loss has only been 6lbs in 3 weeks which most people do on a normal diet. I have difficulty losing weight but no problems gaining it. We've had a lot of work to do in the house and began feeling dizzy and faint. Back on plan...

Hey Susie. I know what you mean. I have so many things I want to do but my weight gets in the way such as going to Alton Towers, try horse riding, cycling Ll without huffing and puffing and being uncomfortable lugging an extra 5 stone around I am taking your advice and getting through one day...

Thanks Susie. It hard work today. I'm off this wk doing jobs in the house and really trying NOT to keep thinking that since I'm on holiday I can eat holiday lush food!!!!! Having to keep telling myself 'if I can just loss my weight and keep maintaining then think of all the future holidays in...

Well it's been a year since my last entry and in between I've tried religiously at WW. Sadly I've not lost any weight. The only cause is that their diet relies a lot on filling up on fruit and carbs. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2006 but the NHS won't help me because I have chosen not to have...

Sorry Fallen to ask this but how's your weight loss? Are you experiencing good results? Are you hungry? As you can probably tell I am desperate as I am fed up of being the biggest person in any given room and would like to exercise but find it too difficult on my joints Thank you for your...

Hey Fallen Thank you for your post. Do you calories count as well as low carving? I've just started low carving but I am wondering whether to reduce calories as well (below 1500 and I'm 6ft) Xxx

Hi telly tot Your dr sounds really understanding. Like previous said I am going to take another opinion Thank you xx

Hi I do agree and I am thinking about doing it but as always I am fearful that they will be even more unhelpful However, I think after 10 months of ww and 8 years of being told 'sort yourself out' it is time to question and seek further advice Thank you for kind support. Are you ok? Is all...

Hi Princess Thank you for your lively post. I've had all my blood work done and everything is fine, even my cholesterol the only thing that is a problem is my weight. My GP won't help me any further as they say I am healthy and low risk to cardiovascular disease. Put another 2lbs on since my...

Hi Gwella Thank you for your post I track all my food on myfitnesspal as wearing a fitbit wristband to ensure that I am tracking all my food and activities. I set my calorie deficit to 15-20% lower than my TDEE. I have tried WW pro pointing and exercise and was putting on weight (body fat...

HI When I lost weight (sadly I am back up to where I started) all my PCOS symptoms disappeared; no heavy painful bloating, etc.. I just need to be able to lose the weight...again!!!!

Hi Your story is amazing... I have PCOS but my GP will not give me any medical interventions I am not wanting children. How did you find Cambridge? Thank you xx

Hi I have read about so many lovely people on here that although we are all suffering at last I don't feel alone. However, last night was the worst!! I got myself in such a state because after 10 months of being on ww I've not lost weight, I have actually gained!! I have lost 5 stone with LL...

Dear anyone who can help Me and my OH have been on WW for 6 months. We've fluctuated losses and gains but kept to it rigidly. We've even started to count fruit because our leader couldn't understand why we've not lost. Anyway we are now desperate for help and advice. At first we thought it...

Well it's going really slow at the moment. 1.5 lbs this wk. 10.5 in total xxx WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 12lb lost- 2lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 13.5lb lost - 0.5lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose - 8.25lb lost -5.75lb to go Giggles - 14lb to lose - 7lb lost - 7lb to go katmat -...

Thanks Mere. Hope you are ok? Xx

Hi Mere Sorry to hear of you loss ? I had that last wk at my uncle's funeral. The joy about this plan I am finding is that when I do decided to eat I don't beat myself up about it and just get back on the plan. I hope you are ok and that the funeral went as well as expected. Xx

Hi. I forgot to update yesterday. Sadly only 1lb this wk but it is TOTM!!!! It is still 9lbs in 2 weeks so I am really chuffed. Hope you are all well and doing great? WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 10lb lost- 4lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 9.75lb lost - 4.25lb to go Nix - 14lb to...

WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 7lb lost- 7lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 6.75lb lost - 7.25lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose - 4lb lost -10lb to go Giggles - 14lb to lose - 6lb lost - 8lb to go katmat - 14lb to lose - 7lb lost - 7lb to go Time2go - 8lbs - 7lb lost - 1lbs to go maria22 -...

Hi Jess Sorry for the late reply but I was just reading your post. I hope that you are feeling better about the situation?? Someone far more clever than me gave a piece of invaluable advice when I did LL. what people family and/or friends say to you about being on a vlcd is nothing about...

Hi ya I hope what I am about to say will give you comfort and not sound patronising. When I've lost a large amount in one week, I have found that my body has to 'catch up' with the weight change. It is almost like self preservation; the body is hanging on a little longer to weight as it...

Day 7.... Well this weekend hasn't turn out exactly as planned but I have learned a valuable lesson. On this eating plan, I lose weight when I rest and do not pack into too much into my work diary. As a self-confessed workaholic (valuing myself on my achievements and not on what I bring to...

Hi Susie58 How are you getting on today? I have been reading your posts on here and I would like to offer you some support and solidarity. What I am currently trying to do (as I have a holiday in September as well) is to create a mood board. I am even tempted to cut out the models bodies and...

Hey Kirsty I too start tomorrow. Currently dreading getting on the scales but I have the reasoning as you; work to be a distraction. I have just finished 2 weeks off and go back tomorrow so all will be hectic and trying to catch up!!!! My mission as well as losing a ton of weight will be to...

I thought I would add myself but won't up date til a week on Monday whoop whoop!!!!!! WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 0lb lost- 14lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 1.75lb lost - 12.25lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose -0lb lost..14lb to go Giggles - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go...

Hi Just adds my 5 reasons to the above thread. I am out tomorrow and will be getting my paper to write all my reasons down. These lists will especially go on the walls in the kitchen lol!!!! Xxx

Hi A fellow follower sent this thread to me and I would like to add mine, although I don't start til Monday; - to be able to feel womanly without being embarrassed such as wear nice undies and take pride in my appearance - value me enough to place me as a priority not last as always - to be...

Hi all This would be brilliant if we could keep this thread alive as I have yet to start but getting my head in the right place. I am currently making a mood board so that when I want to wobble and eat something off plan, I can look at my board and see what I want to look and feel like. Yes...

Hi Jo, I will be thinking of you on friday. I am looking forward to starting the plan as I so want to fit in looser fitting clothes and not to worry that clothes are getting too small. My and my OH are trying not to scoff a load of food but it is very difficult knowing that we will be without...

Hi Jo I do feel more positive thanks, how are you? Currently I am off work for 2 weeks to pack up my house before moving. Sadly I don't know when or where I am moving to as me and my partner can't find a house to rent that suits. However, over the past 2 weeks I have come to realise what a...

Hi I am not starting until 8th so can I join the challenge? Xx

Hi All, Well the demons are in my mind again. I am worried that I will be stuck at this weight forever and therefore I am going to start my diary probably tonight or tomorrow so that I can get these thoughts out and not block my commitment to Exante. I am also trying to not to shove loads of...

Hi ya Wow this is turning out to be an amazing thread yippee!! To answer your question Jael001, I am starting on 8th April as I am really trying to calm my life down and sort out the non-food issues that I have such as not thinking I am good enough and hence work too hard and beat myself up...

Good Morning Java1975 and Jo Happy Easter!!! I have just read both your posts and I am completely blown away about the similarities of our stories. I too lost all my weight in 2009 on LL. Following a heavenly 6 months, I gained my weight and forgot the lesson leaned; it is definitely true...

Update... 8th April 2013 Well I have decided to give Exante one last final go; I have decided that I am fed up of being fat and hating every bone or fat cell in my body. I have had a serious knock to my self-esteem today and I am really struggling to see the best of me. Sorry to be down but I...

Hi Julie, I am due to start this plan in April, as I have loads is stressful events coming up such as preparing to move and re-scheduling my hectic diary at work. However, I did lose over 4 stone on LL which, is about the same. Sadly, I forgot my lessons and piled the weight back on when...

Hi Sage-femme I know what you mean. I am 6ft so stick out like a sore thumb anyway. I would love to be demure and quietly confident. I am taking a lot of advice for the LL forum but which is also shared in Exante. I have started getting photos on my phone for inspiration. For example, I...

HI Madoody and Sage-femme I think I will keep my diary going because you are right as the diary does help as well as reading the numerous posts. I suppose it doesn't matter which VLCD it is all technically the same. LL is more restrictive especially regarding the drinks, but really!!! This...

Dear All, Well it has been 2 weeks since my last confession (LOL!!) Anyway, I have come to the stark realisation that I can't do my weight loss journey on my own. I have realised that I need the support of a group environment and to physically meet like minded people. The counselling that I...

Hi Miss Magic I too have a running goal next year; a half marathon which both my sister and OH. I need to beat them ah-ha!!!!! My immediate goal is to feel my clothes getting bigger. I went onto Zara tonight and I just want to be able to fit in their clothes. Although their clothing is...

Hi ya How's everyone doing on day 4? I have managed to stick to it for the whole time which I am amazed at!!! Am using my hotel room as my haven; not felt any craving s but needing to know whether I am in ketosis yet and if I've lost anything as I don't feel as though I have Love to hear...

This is amazing. I now think I should now put my reservations away and focus on the 100 day challenge. I am going to make an exante calendar and mark down the days along with one that marks my weight losses. Looking forward to getting my ass in gear and melting those pounds Xx

Hey blue butterfly I would like to join you on our challenge starting on 29th. I've started res-started so many times but now I feel that all my demons are out in the open and are not hidden under layers of false promises and pledges to complete my weight loss challenge. Like post and...

Hey samprand and Kissess Why happens when half my brain wants to lose weight but the other half could care less? When I've been on exante and LL before I used to imagine that food off the plan was covered in dog poo and imagined what smell of the food would be like mixed with that of dog poo...

Hi Kisses As a serial re-starter I know how you feel about it being hard, but I am currently trying to work out why I am finding the e-start so difficult this time around. I have found out today that I haven't visualised myself slim and in gorgeous clothes. I have imagined myself walking...

What am I doing??? For some insane reason I am unable to stick to 4 packs a day and believe that I can actually lose weight. I used to be able to imagine that I was slim and wearing delicious clothes. Now, I am full of self doubt and think that I deserve to be overweight and unattractive so...

Hey Purplespiders, I am re-starting on Monday. Currently, I working on my mental block which is preventing from sticking to it. All I have to do is stick to 4 packs a day, but i keep falling off the programme ;-( Fancy being a fellow buddy?? Hope you have a fab weekend xx

Hii Miss M I too have had a a draining week and realised that i may not be in the right place to try to lose weight. i find at the moment it is the straw the will break the camel's back, butt i don't want to fat any more so i am in a bit of sticky place. I suppose I want my cake and eat it...

I find that I can stomach the soups, bars and shales but my love is porridge and my least are the soups. I have bouillon on standby just in case I can't stomach the soups which has happened in the past. When I did LL and lost all my weight, I kept to a routine: porridge at 9am, soup at midday...

Well I have been off plan for about a week now and I started the preparation phase today. My medication has now disappeared, I still have pain, but apparently when I get back to the gym on Saturday, I have focus on back exercises before I embrace the CV equipment. So here I am again starting...

Hi ya Madoody I totally agree. his week I am away in a hotel for 3 nights so that I can get to bed as soon as possible, without the temptation of food. Also, I ill have plenty to think about due to catching up on my workload from last week. I need to take it easy and get into the zone by the...

Hi Ya How's day 3 going? I am on the detox today and fully re-start tomorrow. I do enjoy my porridge in the morning, but unfortunately this week I shall be away from home until Thursday afternoon, so it is a case of having the porridge without 'finishing it off' in the microwave. I think...

I have not been on this site for a few days as the pain still hasn't receded and I have difficulty moving about. Anyway, the pills have been reduced and therefore I am having a phased return to the plan. It's strange that I can eat gallons for crappy food but when it comes to protein and...

Wow if I had baked with my niece then I would've cracked more than a curly wurly so here I bow in sheer admiration and well done for your course correction..... xx

Hey mrsdetermined2012!! How are you getting on? I have had to come off the plan for a few days as my pain medication is playing havoc with my system. I am keen to get back on track so i am wondering how you have got on and be my inspiration. Take care xx

Hey All How are we all doing? Well done Miss Magic on your loss whoop whoop !!! Hey Big75 I have had to had a temporary break as my painkillers are inferring with my digestive system, but I can totally be with you regarding Greggs, but I am missing the packs would you believe it?? When I am...

Congratulations Butterfly and everyone, as I have just read your signatures and the weight losses are AMAZING!!!!!!! Totally envious but completely inspired. Really looking forward to getting back on the plan on Saturday xx

Dear Diary, Sorry Ive not been on here for a few days but I have been in a lot of pain and it's been difficult to find a comfortable sitting position. I have come off the diet yesterday and today because my stomach has been upset with all the pills I have been taking. I am slowly coming off...

Hey DD and Miss Magic. How are you all getting on? Its is fab that we are starting all together. I am looking for inspirational websites to keep me motivated as I am lying in bed all day. It's amazing how the mind wonders when the body fails!!! I am rubbish at my water intake so I can't...

Well the pain today is horrific!!! There's no way I can be brave about this. I don't usually wimp out like this but boy does it hurt. My head is telling me to eat and devour the entire contents of the food cupboard which to think about is not full of delicious food, just food. I have to eat...

Thanks Madoody You are absolutely right as theer is no point in me eating my body weight in food, as it won't take the pain away. I dread to think what state I would be in if I hadn't lose some weight before now!!!!! Went to the Physio today and I have 3 prolapsed discs ;(. He says that after...

Hi Lavster I have bought the porridge so I have 4 packs a day rather 3. I love the porridge and then I have the soup at 12 with a bar at 3 and shake at 6. My plans have had to change today as I am in a lot of pain and slept through the afternoon bar; pills are a knockout!! I need to buy...

Hey I too am drinking lots and with my back having difficulty climbing the stairs; feel like an old lady and have to time my toilet visits!!! I am struggling today as my head is telling me to stop the plan until my back is better, as the pills are heavy in my stomach. However, this site is...

Hi All, I am currently feeling cr*p to be honest. The diet is the problem; my back has given way and i am in a lot of pain. There isn' much I can do apart from watch TV, surf this amazing site and to keep thinking positive that I am going to reach my target and be slim and gorgeous. With...

His ya Hope Uni are getting on okay? I fully start today and I am waiting to have my porridge later on this morning. The problem I have today is that I injured my back yesterday so I am stuck at home watching Jeremy Kyle; talk about an eye opener!!!! Staying off the packs until later so I...

Hi padbear How are you getting on? I did my protein and packs yesterday and just starting my packs today. In my head I keep tho that in 2 weeks time I shall be in the 15 stone zone. Whoop whoop!!!!! What helps you to keep on track? Hope you have a great day xx

Good luck to you too DD!!!! I've had my water flavour and my coffee, will be tryi g to hold off my porridge til later as I have injured my back and the pain is making me rather sick. I find that having my packs at set times also helps along with the hot water; I didn't set times last attempt...

Well today didn't go as planned as I began to feel quite ill. I have used today as my detox day with meat and extra packs. Tomorrow will be the same so I am hoping to feel better on Monday when Day 1 fully kicks in. I weighed myself for the first time since Dec last year and I was shocked. I...

Well my plans went pear-shaped and having to ith draw today. I weighed myself this morning and found that I've lost a stone in a month without exante!!!! I've had protein today and will do tomorrow so Monday I am moving towards ketosis. I am pooped though Xxx

Hi all I too am starting fully on Monday. I am detoxing over the weekend as I wanted to start today but need to detox first. I expected too much of myself to just jump into the pool of exante. My target is Christmas too so could I join in with the buddy system? Xx

Hi ya I am a re-starter to. Today is my first day but the withdrawal is getting the better of me. I am not sure whether it is due to bri g ready for my next pack or that I should just carry on and hope that I will get to the other side. How's your first day going? Xx

Thank you guys for the tips I had my last meal with my partner tonight. Not romantic or anything just nice and pleasant. As we were eating we were discussing why we eat the way we do and what are our triggers. I think mine is being too tired and not resting; I would always tell others to...

Oh wow SLT. My sister raves about that and so I shall have to have a go I think. It is suppose to be more effective than going to the gym isn't? I have started a diary but no one has posted anything so I am wondering if people find me boring or too heavy in my thinking too much TS plan Hope...

Well so much for my plans of low carbing today. I had planned for low carb food but my OH had other ideas and had a delicious dinner instead so can't complain. We are both excited at the thought of the amount of weight loss but I am scared too the side effects, including hunger, headaches...

Well I thought I would re-ignite the weight loss diary flame. I start back on exante on Saturday. However, this time I am more relaxed and don't feel the need to un-hinge my mouth and eat lots of delicious food. I don't feel that I am never going to eat this food again and therefore I have...

Arr Harry M. Overthi king as probably got me into this position in the first place lol!,, howevere, your point taken. Thank you for your posts

Hi STL I read your post and I send you a hug as I too am in this position. In 2009 I weighed 12 st 10lbs and I was a comfortable size 14. I am 6 ft and I felt great back then. The clothes available were amazing and I felt that I could do loads more. I even attracted a few admiring comments...

Hi Dee Hope you are doing well. I shall be a returner on Saturday so I too am looking forward to reading inspirational posts Hope you have a great day x

Hi Harry That is what is undecided. Once I am on the plan and that I've set 12 weeks as my initial duration, I do stick to it. I am worried about the withdrawal headaches hunger and other ailments that can happen when starting. My partner and I are starting on Saturday so that we can weigh in...

Hi ya I was wondering what you did to prepare yourself and your home for the change. I plan to box food up or give away and have a variety of drinks in the fridge. This week I am away until Thursday night so I thought I would spend tomorrow reducing my carb intake and then protein only on...

Hi Everyone, Although I have tried vlcd before and only lost all my weight once, i am now finding myself hovering over the send button for my order to exante. The thing is that I have been here more than once before and may more times on various other diets. I tend to work too hard and...

Hi ladies Thank you for your inspiration. I do think that I should look into PP first and use fruit and veg when I am hungry. My worse time is between 2-4pm so I could fill up on fruit and then off to the gym or something then have a small evening meal as I am also looking into having bigger...

HI Moonwatcher Thank you for your amazing response. I think may start a diary as I find on here, I can be brutally honest with myself and know that I won't be judged, apart from by me. I would join WW in a heartbeat but I am really scared as on SW I actually put on weight, even though the...

Hi ya Thank you all for your sound advice and support. I am looking forward to eating again but worried that I won't lose weight as I've not got confidence in my ability to eat according to appetite. However I am going to see it as an unused muscle so the more I use it the more it will get...

Dear All I have been on and off diets since I was 14. However, I've been unsuccessful because I have never learned to eat appropriately or to the rhythm of my body. Therefore after vlcd LL/CD/exante I've now got to come off these plans and eat and exercise to lose weight, but I am scared. I am...

Joolz you are so right. Looking forward to when it becomes more of a pattern Danii I dont weigh myself anymore. I am going on my clothes. I used to weigh every week but that fed the treat cycle so I don't weigh and therefore don't have the 'oh I have done so well I will have some chicken as a...

Wow!! The roles have changed cos it sounds like you've got loads on. We are settling down and it's truly amazing to start feeling settled and feeling comfortable. Dont get me wrong, it's still manic trying to empty boxes. The good thing is there's no time limit. Work is stupid at the moment...

Hi Danii How are you this morning? I re-started on Monday and all is well. Just having to ensure I drink lots. Xx

Bless you JoJo. I too lost 5 stone on lighterlife but put mine back on in 12 months!! Lots of contributing factors affected my comfort zone and as a result I eat!! I've told my family as I just can't bear the thought of keeping making excuses for having no food in the house and avoiding family...

Hey Triplewhooper Thanks for your support whoop whoop. Where ate u on your journey to slim jim and skinny minis? X

Hey I will do a fab dance, probably clear the floor!!! Day 1 was ok JoJo. I am full of cold so my appetite has taken a nose dive. Also I think that because I've told my family I feel empowered and strong enough to deflect their negative comments; trust me when I say there are a lot of people in...

*clink of water bottles*. I really need to focus on me to get this weight off. I decided that at this restart I would tell people then I would feel that this is my dirty little secret. People eil say what they want and u am learning (v slowly) that their opinion has nothing to do with me, it's...

Hey JoJo. It my second day 1 tomorrow too. I had been 100% for 5weeks then blew it in AAM that kick started 3 weeks of eating!! I have no idea how much ive put on, probably all of it. However, to prevent me from giving myself a hard time u am looking into why I began eating again and to have...

Hey Katt, Sorry for my weeks of absence but I had too much going on with the move, my Grandad and my job to concentrate to on me, to be honest. I have had a look at your updates and OMG!!! you are doing sooo well!!! How do you feel? I start again on Monday and I am so looking forward to...

Hi All Thank you so much for all your supportive responses. I can't believe that I couldn't find the clarity to see exactly what you are saying. I am moving tomorrow do I am going regroup my mind once I've got to the new place and begin to settle. I know I can do this but having this move in...

Hi, Sorry I've not been on here for weeks. I am really struggling with the pressure of my job moving house and the realisation that influential people at work have a problem with my appearance. All my comfort zones have temporarily disappeared and I have realised that when my home and work...

Totally, agree with all of the responses; what a complete loser. You know he is jealous of how you have moved on with you little one. Only because of where he is (not far from the gutter) he believes that if he says horrid things to you, he will make himself feel better. All I can say is that...

Hey Princess Mes, Sorry to hear that you are feeling low. You are not on your own. I too am having a meltdown today, with lots of crying and emotions buzzing around me. You are doing so well and for today you may not feel like yourself but we are here to remind you that somewhere in your new...

Wow Katt. I didn't realise u weren't at home. Crikey you have a lot going on. I try to see my Grandad every other Saturday. Sadly, this Saturday I can't get to him as well pack up the house Yikes!!! It's funny how I forget that on any other diet the weight never came off, it just stayed put or...

Hi StIves, I can't really say about the soups as this is the first month on exante. All I know is that shakes and soups are so much more nicer than those on CD and LL. I actually like the tomato, but not as much as the mushroom and vegetable lol!!! I have the bars from the fridge as they...

Hi Nicci, I have had a similar experience on Saturday and Sunday of the previous week. I don't want any of my family of friends knowing that I am on this plan; a long story short, they have seen me fat, thin and all over the place. I am also a secretive person who doesn't like talking about...

Oh Katt you are so motivational!!! You are absolutely right about thinking about other people's losses that are greater than mine; i did start thinking yesterday 'what is the point?' I have stuck to the plan yesterday and today and I am feeling a little bloated but that's probably due to...

Hi Katt, Well I have stayed the same this week. Not bad considering it was TOTM!!!! Anyway the meat week is going good so far. It is amazing how my body realises it has had too much. I spent Saturday with all my family. Since they don't know we are doing this plan, it was difficult to...

Yes I hear you all, I tried to flex my pecs MrMojo but nowt happened so I had to resort to my scissors. I manage to scatter my breakfast all in the car (the car's nay 4 months old and now it smells of a combo of strawberry and banana packs. Also, it looks like I have a nasty dependent drug...

Hey Katt, Well would you believe it the OH only went and lost 5lbs!!!! He has lost 18 all together to my 11 tusk!!! Anyway, I have had a mad week so far, hence the none input of diary. We went on that barge trip and ate like pigs to be honest. It was nice but the following day we felt like...

OMG!!! Had to re-read your post 2 stone in 3 weeks!! Well done you!! I am so chuffed for you. I can't imagine how you feel, great obviously lol!!! ;-D xx

Hannata - 70lbs - 1.75 lost, 68.25 to go Violet - 75lbs - 16lost = 59lbs to go Ilikepencil's - 76lbs - 0 lost, 76lbs to go Scotminx - 50lbs - 3 lost, 47 to go Skinnyone - 50lbs - 0 lost, 50 to go Leese - 70lbs - 12 lost, 58 to go teetiefunk - 37lbs - 8 lost, 29 to go Bobbi - 40lbs - 11 lost, 29...

Hmmm... I have been thinking about that today; I am a far way off my target but I am thinking already what I could do. I would definitely like a really nice dress but I am not sure where I would wear it, probably around the house cause that's all I will be able to afford after buying the dress...

Honkity honk for me ;-D x

Hey Crims...what an inspiration!! I like how you see having a meal is a continuance rather than a break. I have a birthday BBQ on Sunday and I don't anyone to know. We are all on a barge for the whole day and I thankfully I have said that I would supply the meat. I am also taking my trusted...

Katt you are such a sweetheart!!!! Thank you for your support. I have a sh*t week (pls excuse my language). I think in total I have racked up about 55 hours of work. I am not tired but my bowels are not well (TMI!!!) I love this diet but OH is looking so skinny now, he has already dropped a...

Honk for yesterday and today yipppeeee.....end of day 21

Honk for yesterday and today. Xx

Hi Kattegat. Thank you for your support and the fact that when I update my stays, I have cheers and condolences where needed. This week is proving to be tough. I am up at 4.30 am and then not getting in til about 5. I am travelling all over the country, I have taken the informed decision to...

Honk for yesterday and today xx

Hey ladies. Sorry I've not been on here for a few days. I had a long evening last night filled with my computer not wireless printing and we have decided to appeal against the decision of student finance England. Sadly they decided that since my partner hasn't been in this country for 3 years...

Bobbie. I can't help with the other stuff but I had my varicose veins removed at 32. Sorry to be blunt but how can the veins come back if they have been removed? All that has happened is that the valves in your veins have collapsed and can't push the blood effectively back to your heart. Mine...

Congratulations Bobbi. What a loss!!!!!! Bet you are well chuffed whoop whoop!!!!!!!

Hey willow. It is good to have so many tall uns lol!!!! Charlie I did have to look around to see if the wolf whistling was for some hottie but there was only me!!! it was dark and I was standing under a brolly in torrential rain so maybe his sight was blighted by the water and lack of light...

Hi everyone. I can relate to being 6th and a size 22 and feeling like a complete heifer. I've even had men say I couldn't fit thro a loft hatch whilst in site. The sad thing is when I've looked at the loft hatch, the opening is huge!!! Ouch that really hurts my feeling. However since losing...

Honk day 16 phew!!

Ohhh Katt. That cost is divine. I am thinking high patent leather heels with a flapper dress underneath or a halterneck jumpsuit with killer sparkly shoes. Love it!!! Today has been very weird!! Following from yesterday's low mood I am feeling raw, angry and on edge. I don't think it's TOTM but...

Hi sswass I too could eat everything in sight. Saying that the food I see is on bloody TV ads!!! Why oh why do they show so many on a Sunday afternoon? Talk about brain washing!!!! Clinging onto my bouillon coke zero and Dr Pepper zero. Had a melt down earlier. I got so angry I was raging...

Hope everything goes ok, I am sure it is not as bad we make out in our minds lol!!!!!!! Hope you are having a fab wkd? Xxx

Honk for yesterday xx

Hannata - 70lbs - 1.75 lost, 68.25 to go Violet - 75lbs - 11 lost, 64lbs to go Ilikepencil's - 76lbs - 0 lost, 76lbs to go Scotminx - 50lbs - 3 lost, 47 to go Skinnyone - 50lbs - 0 lost, 50 to go Leese - 70lbs - 7 lost, 63 to go teetiefunk - 37lbs - 8 lost, 29 to go Bobbi - 40lbs - 7 lost, 33 to...

Yes it is sods law grrrrrrrrrr....... Welcome Ajoy I presumed it was a typo at 6 stones. That's the weight of one of my legs lol xxx I just really want to be close to my goal weight by Christmas. I need to up date the Christmas challenge but need my pooter. Sorry to be rude but dies anyone...

Sorry rebirth the predictive text didn't cone out and instead I mis-typed lil So sorry Hun. Will use your advice as well xx

Totally honey. Of course you don't want to hurt their feelings but you are hurting by their comments. I think the advice lil would work but they have their opinion and you have yours so in the end you could say that u understand their fears but your weight loss won't change you as a person. You...

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Ohhh kellyshines new handbag, my favourite kind of shopping. Not been on this thread before I don't think but I started at the beginning of August. Lost 8lbs so far not sure if that's ok since my OH has lost 13lbs in the same time and he has less to lose!!! So annoying. We have a mini...

Hi ya tx. I have this all the time apart from when I was shovelling food in my mouth. Food contains a lot of water so you need to compensate. I have always been a thirsty person, so much so my Dad gives me a hard time about drinking so much. Anyone would think it is booze!!! Anyway if you need...

I will have to have a look around for 'a nice CDC'. Not seen the flavours on eBay but will try again xx

It sounds like you are going in the right direction. Your body is showing you that it is adjusting to the plan and I'm sure you will begin to feel better about your weight loss. Xx

Where can I get CD flavourings if not on CD? I agree that the exante flavouring are nice but not as nice as the one on LL yum xx

I would be sad too without a cupcake lol!!! Oh tell more if the red coat? Just got weighed and I've lost 2lbs which I am a little disappointed with. Although thinking about it I am still on target for 1 stone a month. My OH has lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks ahhhhhhhhhh!!! Why do men lost it quicker...

Ahhh. How do we put it right? eck!! Hooky my second wi tomorrow and I will update. Finger crossed xx

Hey Honey Glad you are feeling better. I always amazes me that when I ask for support on here I get it in limitless quantities. The different view points always help me to see the situation more clear and that u are on your own. Well done you for asking for support. It's amazing what support...

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Hi my lovely ladies, Katt you make me giggle and now my OH is having to find the coat on the internet so that I can order it in a size 14...ohhhhhhhh!!! Cupcakes woman, you have completely lost it lol!!! Now that is amazing to show restraint when in the face of cake mixture. The emotions...

Hi my lovely ladies, Katt you make me giggle and now my OH is having to find the coat on the internet so that I can order it in a size 14...ohhhhhhhh!!! Cupcakes woman, you have completely lost it lol!!! Now that is amazing to show restraint when in the face of cake mixture. The emotions are...

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Hey Katt, Sorry I've not been on here til now. I had to go to West Sussex and back for a meeting in one day. I didn't get home til 10pm and it didn't help that the train was stopped due to a major incident so then my OH had to come and get me. As a result I have been really tired and...

To right honey. Your friends probably admire what you are doing and hate that they decide not to do the same. Having this forum really brings everything into focus. We don't have to listen to the naysayers. You know you are doing what's right for you xx

Hi Honey, I am sorry that I have only popped in on this thread now. When you described your friends and their jealousy, I was given sound advice, a few years ago. The advice is, people's opinions and actions towards you are nothing to do with you. It is to do with them and their visions of...

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Hi Ladies, It is amazing Dawn how there are so many like-minded people out there, but all we seem to face are the takers. I have friend who is quite willing to take from me but never gives, it is amazing that when the food smog has been removed, things and people are seen in their true selves...

Hey Miss G and Katt Katt you are so where I am. Everyone had been placed before me. Me was always last, at the bottom of the pile. I am so looking forward to wear really nice clothes that actual fit rather make do cos it covers my bulges. I talk about myself because I want to seem...

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Hey deteriminator I can't believe how much better I feel. I know I am having 4 packs but the difference is awesome. I no longer feel like I am going to hit the deck or anyone else who annoys me lol!!! I don't feel like I am bring deprived; I just feel like I am losing weight. It's do funny how...

Well done everyone. I feel like we are together and looking forward to our slim fabulous selves (we are fabulous to be on here but we can now look forward to being slimmer!!). Whoop whoop!!!!! ;-) xxx

Hey Katt, Your words are ringing in my ears; why should I work harder than everyone else? I am certainly not getting any recognition or benefit from it. It has felt really weird not working this weekend. what I have noticed is that I have been able to put work in it's place. I can't say...

Hey Katt, Do you see me? I think about that when I am on the train and what does the person sitting next to me think when my fat saddlebags starts to encroach onto their seat yikes!!! Thank you for the whoop whoop; I am dreaming of my outfit for Christmas and wearing high heels and dancing...

Hannata - 70lbs - 1.75 lost, 68.25 to go Violet - 75lbs - 11 lost, 64lbs to go Ilikepencil's - 76lbs - 0 lost, 76lbs to go Scotminx - 50lbs - 3 lost, 47 to go Skinnyone - 50lbs - 0 lost, 50 to go Leese - 70lbs - 2 lost, 68 to go teetiefunk - 37lbs - 7 lost, 30 to go Bobbi - 40lbs - 0 lost, 40 to...

Hi Dawn and Katt, Well I can't believe what I have done today. Got weighed 6lbs off, but then justified an extra bar as a treat for feeling so knackered and doing well on the plan. I still am my 100% as I know that I am abstaining from conventional food. Dawn you hit the nail on the head...

honk for a big skinny first week on exante...wi tomorrow yikes!!!! xx

Hey Katt, Thank you for dropping in. I am not sure what I have to do to keep people responding to my diary. Where are you up to on journey? I can't believe that I have my first weigh in tomorrow morning. My OH looks a lot different and I can see the weight has dropped off him. Me on the...

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Hey Dawn!!! Well done on your 7lbs loss and giving in your notice; what a day for you!!! Well I can totally say that I now know the feelings of wellness from ketosis. Today I woke up feeling more alert and wanting to get to work (what's that all about!!!) I did check the stick and it has...

Hey All, Well I have just spent the last 15 minutes writing and thanking you all, but for some reason I got kicked out and lost it all. Thank you so much for all your responses; I seriously did not think I would get any!!! Today I feel so groggy this morning and then by now I have had my...

Well i thought I would start my diary so people can read this and I now have a duty to you all to update my diary and when there are good and bad days, I can be as honest as I possibly can... So where am I? I am now coming to the end of day 4. I don't have lots of energy or feel fab. I feel...

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Hi a thinner me I am so looking forward to not being so overweight and I am not thinking about the long haul as that puts me off lol!!! Once I get into ketosis I am looking forward to feeling and looking slimmer. To keep me motivated I am trying to imagine myself in a slinky outfit and...

Hi ya Day 2 today and I had a cracking headache last night and feeling like a peeled prawn this morning. I don't feel bloated and it is nice not to have to worry about eating foods and then regretting afterwards. I am enjoying coke zero as it is getting me through the day; the drink mixes...

Hi All, How are we all doing today? This is day 2 for me and my OH. We are drinking plenty but have grumbling stomachs and are tired. Doesn't help in the heat, and trying to complete DIY. I have returned back to the settee and watching chill out TV lol!! I have to remember that the...

Oh wow!!! Congrats on your weight loss so far. I am ready to lose weight as I hate being so fat. I am a size 22 and 6ft so I feeling like giant haystacks!!!!!! I am just worried about feeling as I'll as I did on LL. I hope I don't so that I can lose a lot of my weight before Christmas xxx

Hi ya OH and u are starting on Saturday so we will technically be August starters. Have done LL CD before First time with LL I list all my weight then with stress I didn't maintain my lessons learned so it piled on again I am so sick of being the fattest person in the room and having to...

Woohoo. My packs arrived today!!!!!!! The oh and I are starting on Saturday. We are dwindling down our food or freezing/sealing it in a box. We've even labelled the box 'do not open til we are thin'. However, knowing what I was like after losing 5 stone the first time. All the food went to...

Thanks fitp00 and Dustqueen. I am awaiting my delivery which, should come tomorrow. Am reducing carbs as if Thursday so we are having a nice meal tomorrow then reducing so that we don't get too much of a carb crash on sat sun and Monday. Thankfully we haven't got too much booked over the weekend...

Hi ya thanks for the welcome. I low carbed before LL but we are contemplating a lovely meal. However, since ordering the packs I am struggling not to overeat. I haven't weighed myself in months so I am dreading the scales!!!!!!! Is it realistic for me to hope to lose 5.5 stones by Christmas...

Hannata - 70lbs - 0 lost, 70 to go Violet - 75lbs - 0 lost, 70lbs to go Ilikepencil's - 76lbs - 0 lost, 76lbs to go Scotminx - 50lbs - 0 lost, 50 to go Skinnyone - 50lbs - 0 lost, 50 to go Leese - 70lbs - 0 lost, 70 to go teetiefunk - 37lbs - 0 lost, 37 to go Bobbi - 40lbs - 0 lost, 40 to go...

Hi all. Just about to put my order in whoop whoop. Am really trying not to stuff myself in the run up to Sat. What did everyone else do? Were u trying to reduce before starting or did you go cold t**key? ( sorry tried to not write anything about food references eck ) R xx

Hi ya I found this thread and for a Monday morning I am thrilled!!! I am starting exante with my OH on Saturday. I have lost 5 stone and put it all back on and more because I let myself be affected by stresses and ignored the lessons learned on LL. I am looking forward to losing wt with...

HI all, I was wondering if anyone could help me. I lost all my excess weight in 2009 through LL, only to put it back on in 2010. Throughout 2010, I tried to stop the weight piling on through going back to LL, then SW then WW then CD then back to LL. I am 6ft tall and my weight did drop...

Hey Rosebug, I am so sorry that you have seen this film and it is similar to your short story. However, think of it this way. Bridget Jone's diary is a modern take on Pride and Prejudice, but no-one has ever told Helen Fielding not to write her books. They also say that most music is based on...

Hi Joiya, Thank you for your reply. I am also grateful that you didn't go down the route of persuading me to explain it all to my mum. I think you are absolutely right with the food choices and I think that faced with a difficult situation, I would usually suggest an event that does not...

Hi all, I just wanted to post something on here, in order to stop myself eating and see if any one can help. Briefly I had a visit from my parents today. I love them dearly but we tend to clash on most things. The topic of this particular clash is where me and OH will move to. We have...

Hi girls. Well I have found that eating the bars makes me have a carb/sugar dip afterwards and I am really hungry. When I have a pack then I am not. Yesterday I was so weak and tired I could hardly walk up hill whilst shopping in the city. I think I am going to give it until my WI on Tuesday...

Hey Rosebug...Me and you are kindred spirits!! I am totally an Atkins and believe in the theories and science, but I wasn't losing any weight. Therefore I went back to a vlcd on Weds but I am not telling my family and friends that I am doing LL but when I am out with them I shall be green and...

Morning Jim, how are you? Well my first 4 days have been completed on LL, but I find it really odd that on pure Atkins I was in ketosis asap and my stick was a nice light pink colour. When on LL my stick is beige. I have looked at the carb count on the packs and the carb amount is massive...

Hey girls thank you for the luck and advice. Am supposed to go tonight for my first weigh in but am too scared to go!! Trying to be motivated but the fear is overwhelming. I will go but I am trying ti focus on a foto of me at my biggest. How are u all today? Xxx

Thanks tbsx. I am hoping all goes well and my focus will be on the new job and not my rumbling tummy lol!!! I used to have the chocolate mix as a hot chocolate in the evening so it will travel well. Do u bars? If do when do u find eating them is the best for you? Xx

Evening Sorcha xx

I love this forum and I am so interested in weight loss esp on how I will maintain my weight which I know will be a lifelong mission xx How r u today? Xxx

Hi Joops. Hope y ate finding your way through the mayhem of weight loss? I've decided to do LL again cos I need to sort out my relationship with food. Also I will be doing Atkins when I've list the weight as carbs do not suit me. Hope u find a combo that works for you xx

Hi Leanne. How r u doing today? Hope u r feeling better xx

Hi Jim and Katie. I do think LL would be better but I don't want to leave this forum because I am learning such a lot. I can maintain on Atkins but I want to lose my weight and then get back on to Atkins as a true woe. A good thing I did was take all my Christmas chocolate, biscuits, toffees...

Thanks tsbx. U have been really helpful. I thought about how I will manage my packs but I think it will so easy as I have my shaker and I can chill out in hotel room. The worry is about low energy levels when I have to look and be my best on thurs and fri. At least on sat I can rest phew!! Xx

Hi All, I was wondering if you could help me. I have spoken with my LLC who has agreed to accept me onto the plan as a returner. However, she can only fit me on Tuesday night. I start my new job on Weds and I am away from home from weds to friday. What do I do? Wait or tackle it...

HI RB, sorry fi I offend but why are you not hopeful for tomorrow? How are you today? Hope you are ok and your nana is comfortable (((((((Hugs))))))) xxx

Love the recipe for the oopsies. I never heard of them before. What do you eat them with? (sorry for being dull!!) xxx

Hi All, Thankfully I am in ketosis with following atkins so I am hoping that the transition will not be too awful. I was advised by my LLC during my last stint that I would be allowed an additional pack. However, having raised my concerns before returning this time, she has said that an...

Hey u can text me as I suffer in the evenings too ESP as I have just cone from Atkins on to LL. Pm me And we can kick ass together. Xxx

Hey you guys. The cake is soooo tempting but have to imagine it covered in dog poo to stop me being tempted lol!!! Sorry guys but cakes sound so yummy. Ww I would not cave in, I would dive in!!! Love the ideas RB. Excellent and sound delish!!! Am getting a new car so I can get a small pull...

Well done Laura. Really chuffed it's going in the right direction yiiippppeeee xxx

Hahaha. I've just said the same on ur diary Hun. Pmsl how we r so similar in our plans. I am thinking of LL as I do need the counselling part or may be exante with counselling sessions separate. Xxx

Hey Jo. Love the idea of alternate months. I am considering the same. How did last night go? I am not surprised that u can't stop eating since u didn't eat last night. It's probably ur body being hungry and needing fuel Great news about ur definition in your arms. You go girl grrrrrrrrrr ;)...

Oh Rosebug how are u feeling now? I don't like my sleep patterns to be interrupted so I hope u managed to get back to sleep. Can u rest much this wkd? How us ur sickness feeling? Is it getting any better Hun? Big (((((((hugs))))))) to u xxx

Hey thanks for the sunshine. Hope u have a fab time at the meet. The sun is shining in brum today so fingers crossed. Sorry I sounded low but I am a creature who likes to know where I am and the moment I an levitating somewhere. Have a great wkd Katie and I am sure u will have a fab time...

Ps thanks for the hugs. Sending back to u (((((((hugs))))))). Xxx

Morning Katie. How are u? The house viewing just cancelled ;(. Am feeling a little overwhelmed today and feel that I should be uplifted but I know my low is due to falling off the wagon last night. Am trying to prioritise and not worry about stuff I've no control over. Back on plan and...

I am too embarrassed to post my food diary for yesterday and today. Have vowed to be more clean and green bit failed this week. Anyway please could you help with clean and green breakfasts on the go? Hoping for a more focused brain tomorrow. Is the focused brain fairy the same as the tooth...

Hi ya Hun. Hope you are feeling better. I think u r doing so well and I shall be following ur exple and doing clean and green. Well done on ur weight loss whoop whoop xxx

Woo hoo to u both!! I am going to follow ur example and cut out s/f stuff. Do u guys still have cream tho? If so what with? Xxx

I think u have hit the nail on the head rosebug. Have fell off wagon today but now realise that all s/f stuff has left the house. Even tho my sticks are pink. My wt loss is really slow so am following your example michelle. Xxx

Hi all, How are we today? I am getting nervous about starting my new job and I was wondering if any of you had tips on the food I can take whilst travelling around the country and when I am on site? Had a fab day with niece who is just over 2 years old....love her the cheeky monkey. sad...

Wow Rose congrats on the resistance. I am so in awe of your strength. I am changing my plan to be more clean and greener as I am now finding atkins bars a temptation huh!!! Hope you are okay this evening? xxx

Excellent news about your weekend Jo!!! That Jillian sound tough. How many session do you get to do a week? xx

I am probably asking a stupid question but who is Jillian? You guys sound like you are in agony!!! I have just cancelled my membership to the gym to save money and I was wondering if you have tips for me to start exercising since I am 6ft and 18 stone yikes!!! xxx

Ahhh well there is a thought!!! I am reading the 2003 Atkins book and I am thinking of taking out all L/C stuff apart from the odd shake when I wont be able to eat legally. I suspect my weight loss is really slow and I am having thought of defecting back to VLCD. You guys are doing really...

Hey Sorcha. Cid you manage to get your cleaning done on your day off...boo hiss!!! Hope you had a few moments to enjoy your day of freedom? Sounds like you are well and truly back on the wagon..well done you whoop whoop xx

hi rosebug, how did your day go? Did you resist the fruit even with sparse food options available?

Morning Jim how are you? I have just read your response to 'an interview with Jim' Very inspirational and motivating and I have found that this forum is a lot more active than the others and more supportive to be honest xxx

You look amazing well done you whoop whoop xxx

Morning chaps, how are we today? Yesterday menu consisted of B cheese burger s - thorntons choc bar L- cheese burger again!! s - thorntons bar D - tandoori chicken and veggies with cheese s atkins bar I was having a bad day and I wanted chocolate. Won't be happening again any time soon xx

Hey BlueDaisy and GiGi, I lost 5 stones too in 2009, and with my emotional instability and not knowing what my life was doing in 2010, I put all the weight back on. Last year in my attempts to get back to my skinny self, I tried WW and SW and actually I out on weight with those and I stuck to...

Morning all, Big hugs to you all today. Sorry I've not been around but my head was really messed up for the last 2 days and I couldn't think straight. I know we all have our load to carry and I do feel selfish for venting on here, but you are are ace at listening and just offering the...

Hi Tanners, Thank you for your response. I felt ill throughout my first time and in my second and third miniature attempts last year. All my other fellow followers felt great but I felt so low and cr*ppy that some days (only at weekends) I had to spend the whole day on the settee. My LLC says...

Hi all, I was wondering if you could help me. I am considering following LL again. My first attempt I lost 5 stones in 2009. Sadly in 2010, I messed around from LL to CD to SW to WW back to LL. In this time I put 6 stone back on as I went back to my own destructive eating habits. Now...

I second Rosebug. Since you are here you are a strong and determined woman and at least you back and on your journey xxx

Hey Katie, How are you? xx

Hope you are start feeling better Bren ((((((hugs))))). You have a lot on too so take of yourself xxx

Ahh Rose, sorry to hear you are still suffering, I wish I could help you more (((((((hugs))))))). I suffer from low blood pressure but it has been a while since I have felt the same as you do. Take care of yourself xxx

Ahhhh FGS I lost 5 stone on LL thenon 2010 put 6 back on. In 2010 I tried to get back to the skinny me but i couldn't do it. It will take time for your body to adjust from vLCD to Atkins. My appetite is so reduced it is truly amazing. You may find that you put some weight back on but it...

I have different readings from the sticks so I am not relying on them anymore. My focus is keeping low carb and I try to keep to about 15gs per day. I have had to stay away from anything with polyols or LC foods. I have started this week and I am going to see if I am stalled with LC foods...

Hi Jo, I know the feelings you have as this time last year I had to get into a bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding. You do sound focused so keep going and you will find loads of support on here xx

As a self confessed comfort eater, for me it is not about the food it is about the events that lead up to one of my binges. I've tried vLCD, SW, WW everything and have even thought about a stomach bypass so that i can't physically eat. Eating food on atkins has scared me at the thought that I...

HI Rose, hope you have managed to rest tonight? Sorry to hear about your nana. I hope she gets over them soon. All I can help is saying that you sleep because your body needs it so unlike me listen to you, as you are the expert of you. Huge hugs to you Rose take care of yourself xxxx

Thanks guys for the support. We all have so much on our plates (apart from food) lol!!! I have sat down today and worked out all my stuff and I have finally allowed myself to go with my feelings instead've doing what is financially responsible. I've decided I want to move back to my home...

Hey Fb. Sorry to hear you are feeling low. When u ate the kippers did u drink enough. If they were smoked then they can have salt and/or sugar in the preserving method. As u know salt will dehydrate u and sugar could trigger cravings. When I feel sick it I'd wen I've not drunk enough and it is...

Rose I suffer from low blood pressure and I was understood that children only eat what their body needs. This is before the media and the obsession to be skinny takes it toll. I bet you were self medicating as I have been told to eat more salt and to drink caffeine. When I stand I feel very...

Hi Rose, I totally agree with you about how you feel about helping your nana. My Grandad is amazing, my nan died over 25 years ago at the age of 57 and he still misses her everyday. We lost my uncle when he was 25 and it hit my Grandad really hard to bury a son before him. My Grandad has...

I know!! Not affected by the atkins bars in that dept but I just need them out of the house as I am getting sugar craving after eating them, but not protein shakes. I do add some cream to my powdered shakes so I suppose the higher fat content does increase my cravings. The only LC food that...

Hi All, Not a fab day for me but I have resolved a few issues over the weekend and I am going to follow Jim and be as clean and green as possible (after today when I have got rid of my rubbish!!)....well aprat from my protein shakes that I am ordering from when I start work yiippeee xxx B -...

Ahhh...sts for me this week but it is TOTM (first one on Atkins and it really hurts!!) Anyway I have updated my sts status but wishing you all loads of luck and support Rosebug - 9lbs (starting at 186) -5 Missy-10lbs Katie -8lbs (starting at 225) Vicky - 7lbs (starting at 149) J2 - 12 lbs...

Afternoon Bren. How are ya doin? xx

Oh Rose, sorry to hear you are not feeling well and can't get warm is the worst thing. Hope you are improving as the day progresses. How is it going under your duvets? Thankfully you can update via your iphone xx Keep warm and safe and take care of you xxx

Oh yes Jim I have but thankfully the job now has been sorted and I do feel good about it it was just over the weekend one space of worry was vacated and then filled within a breathe of a gnat!! How are you and how was your wkd? xxx

Thanks Guys....Sorry I've not posted all weekend. It has been a bit of a difficult one. Spent all friday morning cleaning my Grandad's house. He's nearly 84 and none of relatives have bothered to help him clean his kitchen. So say the least it took me and OH 4 hours and there is still loads...

I know rose you are absolutely spot on. It takes me to share my inner critical and self destructive voice for me to combat them and eventually stop listening to them...thank you rose..I just can't believe that the only job I thought I couldn't do, I have got....tomorrow I shall be able to do a...

Oh can you send some of that sun up here...it is greyer than a grey thing on a grey day!!!!! And it windy yikes!!! Hmm the sound of that fresh meat and eggs, sadly I only have Tesco so I am at the bottom of the envy pile hahahahah xx

Hey Susie How are you today? xx

Thanks Jo!!!! Hope you are okay and not suffering from the vino from last night? xx

Hi Katie...I have visions of you dancing around your lounge (don't know what it looks like in reality) and your daughter sitting there rolling her eyes....hehehe Thankfully I do the same but no one is in and I shut my blinds hahahahaha xxxx

Stop!!! I am thinking of my chilled bottle of sparkling rose in the fridge shhhhh.....xxxx

I second Sorcha...utter respect to you Rose. You are an inspiration to me and a guide in this very dark long tunnel. You have helped me see that I am not a lone in my binge eating; I too have the voices in my head, comforter and reason. I now can listen more clearer to the reason now that the...

Rose, Jim and Sorcha...thank you so much ((((hugs)))) I called today and they are not giving me the post that I applied for as my experience is too little to warrant going in at a higher level, but the pay is still fab and what I wanted to start on anyway!!! I have a career progression now...

Hi guys, how are you today? Bren I hope you enjoy having your hair done...I do utter bliss and mindless chat love it My food plan today is B - S/f jelly and cream S - sausage and babybel x 2 L - homemade burger, cheese and mushrooms s - atkins bar D - chicken and veggies. S - s/f jelly and...

I am so chuffed for you becky as I think our weight losses will be the same...slow but more permanent. I think Jim's advice is spot on. I have been tempted to climb aboard them at various limes of the week but saturday morning before anything on my wii board is the only time I will allow...