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    i feel such a mess

    kittykat - a true friend will support you and do what they can to help you.....
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    i feel such a mess

    Okay - I hear you .......remember you CAN get dressed - if you choose to........at moment you have chosen not to - you are more than capable to challenge your thoughts.....this will change your behaviour....when you are ready to do so - a decision to eg get a shower and get dressed will have a...
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    i feel such a mess

    Hormones playing a big part of your feelings at this time.......I suggest you get out of the house - no matter what weather - wrap up, baby, dog and OUT.......promise you will feel better after fresh air and a bit of exercise.......honest x
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    Some advice please!

    There is always the W8 Regular Plan too.......VLCD with meal each day. It's good that there are other choices out there......:)
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    Really badly struggeling

    Go and see your GP .............you need help with this behaviour as it is getting out of hand and will make you ill.
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    does any of you ladies

    Tonic water does contain citric acid and will stop you fat burning.............for cramps - bit of salt in your soups and you are okay with regular over the counter painkillers.
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    KETOSIS IN RTM

    You will go in and out for first 2 weeks..........not in all the time........
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    Freeeeeezing...

    Sign of fat burning - your body is concentrating on keeping your major organs warm and has decided that surface area - hands - feet - noses and ears don't matter at the moment! When you increase your cals in the future - you will feel warmer as thermogenesis kicks in (using your cals for...
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    Need some kind words please

    I would like to point out that you have kept the majority of your weight loss off - you are a success and not a failure. The fact that you are doing something about this stone shows that you are more aware and focused as it could easily have been 2 or 3 stone back before you took action. Well...
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    whats wrong with me?

    How much water have you had ? Not much I guess.........get a pint down and then steadily drink throughout the rest of the evening. You'll feel better within a half hour........
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    B M Why?

    The formula for BMI is weight in kilos divided by height in metres squared. 6lb = 1 BMI
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    help me before i put my weight on

    BMI of 20 and size 14/16 ??? What mirror are you looking in and what shops are you buying your clothes in? LOL :eek: :) If you feel that your binging is getting way out of control - seek advice from your GP and or BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy for a counsellor.
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    ketosis question

    Means you didn't have a load of last suppers ! You bod didn't have to wade through a lot of recently eaten food in your stomach, used up your glycogen pretty quick as it wasn't over souffled and got to work on your fat ! Result :D
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    RTM when is the right time

    My advice re Management. You decide when you to start it - (once you have finished your Foundation) if it's because you've "had enough" "bored" "sick of packs" then it isn't the right time (not that I am suggesting this is where you are at) Timing for Management is that you have reached the...
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    RTM when is the right time

    My advice re Management. You decide when you to start it - if it's because you've "had enough" "bored" "sick of packs"
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    Dog names help

    Congrats on your arrival -Jake is a lovely "boy" name. I have 2 Portuguese Water dogs - Finley (gets called Finn mostly) and Cleo. Good luck with your socialisation and hope you find a good Puppy Class for him. :) Enjoy him and have loads of fun - they are babies for no time at all!!!
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    Struggling to drink my water!

    If you are not getting your water down then the way you are tackling it has to change. :) Clock watching to reinforce new water habits will help you achieve 4 litres - 2 litres befor 12pm and 2 before 4pm - any more is a bonus. Ease off in eveing so not up in the night. The moment you swing...
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    Help, my Yorkie is living on his nerves!

    Take a look at Dog Advice & Dog Chat - there are plenty of behaviourists who will help you there or you may find a post re a dog that has similar problems.
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    Periods????

    You store hormones in your fat so as it is used as a source of energy - hormones are released into you system.........lots of clients doing a VLCD find that their cycle will change and be affected. :)
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    5 Days waiting for ketosis?? My headache!

    It will depend on how many "last suppers" you have had re how long to get into ketosis - going abstinent may start your period too which also may account for some of your symtoms ;) :)
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    how do I get rid of dogbreath ????

    Best way is to brush the ketones off your teeth and gums - mouth wash and spray will only disguise it temporarily.........
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    so hungry help me please.......

    I agree - bath and bed. You are at the point of transition. You will feel SO much better in the morning - honest!!!
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    upset tum

    Is it linked with drinking more water flavouring ? They have inulin in which is a substitute fibre and can make you go! Some bars affect people in that way too.
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    Slight Concern

    The best time to test with a stick is FIRST wee of the day. The ketones will be most potent and show on your stick. Once you have seen it is pink - pat on the back and move on with following your Programme. You don't need to keep checking. Ketones are in your blood and spill over into your...
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    Earthquake!

    I am near the foot of the Pennines - Barnsley side and it certainly woke me up - felt as if bed was shaking and then I thought the windows were going to come in as they rattled so much !!! :eek:
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    What's the most anyone has lost?

    In my previous life - I had a male client who lost 13 stone......did it in 11 months on LL Most in a week? Female - 20lb first week
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    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy advice

    To use CBT - you have to train your brain and practice.......some people finder it easier than others. It's like using a muscle you haven't used before !!
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    Story time

    when he saw
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    On the verge of tears this morning

    Weight loss and fat loss are two different things...........you can be losing fat and it may not show on scales - clothes and inches are a better way to measure and only one weekly weigh in at the same time each week. You WILL lose fat when you are on only 500cals per day - you can't possibly...
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    Dog lovers out there???

    I have two Portuguese Water dogs - Finley and Cleo who keep me very busy ! Hoping to get to Crufts on 8th March - watch their relatives being shown. Off to take them swimming very soon - they go every friday to a proper dog swim hydrapool. If you interested in dogs and anything to do with...
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    so low............

    Bath and an early night - feel fab tomorrow............promise ;)
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    Arggghhh!!!! Advice please....

    You get your energy from your fat - not your packs - water and black coffee/tea will see you through.....it's all in your mind - you'll be fine :cool:
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    Centrepacs anyone?

    Only ever been to the Notts one - enjoyed every visit........I go end of Feb and then to the Cumbria one next November to try that one out. The facilities are great - and re activities - there's something for everyone.
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    Day 3 of lighter life, HELP!

    Rose - a couple of things - no too gum but yes to moth sprays and mouth washes. WATER - soooooo important - if you are not getting 4 litres down then the way you are having it isn't working so something has to change. Suggest - as soon as you legs swing out of bed start drinking, 2 litres...
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    ketostix changed colour

    Ketones won't always show up - water will dilute them and so will having a pack for approx half hour after too. If one wee sample doesnt show pink and you have not lapsed then the second one generally will. I wouldn't get too hung up on the pink stick - if you are following your Programme...
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    sorry - this is gross but need answers!!!

    Sounds more like Winter D&V virus - lasts approx 48 hrs - highly contagious and you need to stay away from folk for 48hrs .........all had it here over Christmas and it's sweeping the nation. Keep your fluids up and rest.
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    first LL session

    Hey Miss B - that is great to hear - enjoy your time on and with the Programme :)
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    so low............

    How's your day been DoingitcosIwantto ?
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    first LL session

    Katie - you are having a brilliant LL service ! Unfortunately not all LL Counsellors are as conscientious. Tina - Katie has given you a really good insight as to what to expect...........it'll be interesting to compare you're experience of your first Group session. The next 14 weeks will be...
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    Anyone in Leeds, West Yorks?

    Not far.......... Junction 37 of M1.......near A629/A628
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    I needed to come online before I eat even more!!!

    Claire - I am not going to say - Oh well, never mind - it was only a bit of chicken etc etc I don't think that sort of support is always helpful for a person doing an abstinent Programme. What I would say is - congratulations on getting your periods back as that is great news in respect of...
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    "Have an Average Day"

    and what happens when unreasonable expectations are set and never met? Disappointment and feelings of failure........and when those feelings are around, the eating behaviour is triggered.... yes - interesting
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    Starting LL soon

    Hi Casey - if you are actually away the week before starting - the good intentions may possibly go out of the window ! That's quite normal........ If you did cut out the crap and increased your water - I think you should be aware that you will NOT get that massive weight loss in your first...
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    Help!!! Advice

    I agree totally with Mike - if your GP has come across LL before I can predict he/she will be fine about you doing the Programme. BTW having high BP and being on medication will not stop you from starting - you just need your meds checked frequently by your GP or Practice/Prescribing Nurse as...
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    "Have an Average Day"

    Interesting perspective ladylite - helps me come to terms with my son's projected grade Cs for his A Levels............given me another way of looking at it :)
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    Day 3 of lighter life, HELP!

    Rose - you are at a point of transition into ketosis - the symptoms you are suffering from are withdrawal from carbs and caffeine (headache is the caffeine) so it's been like going cold turkey! It usually takes 3-4 days to get a well-being feeling and more energy too - it just depends on how...
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    cc28's management LL diary

    You choose not to have them BL - you can but you challenge the "have one" thoughts. With saboteurs - they have a chatterbox and when they say or do anything - they have a voice in their head telling them stuff. I understand binning goodies gives out a message - I reckon communication works...
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    Well, I have failed

    You may find that you are slightly laxtose intolerent - hence the throwing up....
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    Second time round, starting tomorrow

    You must name you're avator - think of all cals he is burning off ! I'll be around tomorrow at times :character00148: - you don't need anyone checking on you - you are responsible for you own actions :party0011:
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    Second time round, starting tomorrow

    Hey ! Like your avator ! ;) I know there was a typing error in your name - it's really doingitcosIwantto :D
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    so low............

    Just worked in this field for 5 years........the thoughts you are having are neg core beliefs - you can work on those - you have the tools and are more than capable ;)
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    Second time round, starting tomorrow

    Good decision.........think of all the things you would say to a new starter, starting for the first time - even write a list out ! You can apply it to yourself and use all the knowledge you have gained from your earlier experience.......chuffed for you and your Group.......
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    so low............

    From a practical point of view - the way you are doing this isn't working so something has to change. When did you last get your LL book out a have a read? Beating yourself up really won't help.........look at the vocabularly that you are using in relation to yourself, the pic in your avator...
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    cc28's management LL diary

    I think the binning etc is just game playing..........just my opinion Game playing is dealing with symptoms and not the underlying cause...........causes stress and upset too.
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    cc28's management LL diary

    It sounds like your hubby is worried about change and how your weight loss will affect him. He may not even realise this himself and it is worthy of a conversation with him when you are both in "adult"....he just needs some reassurance and also pointers as to how he can help and support you...
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    RtM 'Crisp Story' - Am I missing the point or is this wrong?!

    Why thank you Miss F :flowers:
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    What is wrong with me

    Hi Springador - check out my last post before this one..........you are so not on your own luv - I also think why questions are THE hardest to answer.
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    Please tell me I'm not alone and there is a way out

    Hmmm - Chitty..........if I could bottle and sell the feeling people get the first time around on a VLCD I would be very very very well off indeed! Okay - some questions for you to think about - Are you ready to shut the door on food for whatever time it takes? What do you want the food to do...
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    RtM 'Crisp Story' - Am I missing the point or is this wrong?!

    You know Monkey, I am strong believer in if you say it'll be hard it will! It's really down to one word.......CHOICE. You could have eaten what you wanted when you wanted whilst abstinent. You chose not to. If you take that attitude with you in RTM it will really help. You know the...
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    RtM 'Crisp Story' - Am I missing the point or is this wrong?!

    I think think the fact that is was a "crisp" is irrelevant and the story is from an abstinent point of view (not helpful in RTM) I see the story as asking you to look at "All or Nothing Thinking" - the "on it off it" kind of thing. Easy to see re eat or not to eat - it may be helpful to use the...
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    Officially a Lighterlifer

    No - it'll be fine to use......you can use orange one Another tip is space your packs out and maybe even leave having your first one til later in day - you have 24 hrs in which you can have them and you may find teatimes/evening a bit more difficult at first. Whilst you are busy in the day you...
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    I think that your "failure" thoughts are coming from past "diet" experience...........those are really normal thoughts. What may help is to ask your counsellor to work with you in your Group (I promise that others will be feeling the same re failure) and look at Thought Records around these...
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    The freshly baked smell of

    You may be a sniffer ! Most "taste" comes from smell so have a good niff........it may hit the mark........then walk away with a "Oooh that's smell gorgeous - I can have some if I want some but I CHOOSE not to have any !" attitude...........flowers smell lovely too but you wouldn't eat...
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    Saggy skin for men...how likely?

    IMO - skin is the last cell to reabsorb itself. On any VLCD - you not only lose fat but also the extra tissue you need to carry your weight around eg skin, some muscle and blood. You gained the weight and extra tissue in proportion so you lose it in proportion too. Skin takes time to to go...
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    insomnia

    Check the ingredients - if there is citric acid in it - then No........as this will stop you fat burning (ketosis). Generally people sleep better whilst in the Programme - you may find that you won't need them when you have done your first few days. :) I would also save a pack or half a pack...
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    First Official Weigh in .....

    What a brilliant start to your journey - and it will be a journey ! Even a roller coaster ride at times. How about starting a journal? - write down all your experiences this week - your thoughts and feelings at this time - 5 minutes a day on self reflection of what your day has been like - you...
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    Only Had 1 Counselling Session with my LLC, in 17 weeks!

    Shalini - please feedback to LighterLife Head Office about your experience of their Programme. By email would be fine.........they can't take action unless they know what is going on out there. You deserve the support and service that is available....:)
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    Soups vs. Savoury Drinks

    Savoury Drink powders are £6 per box of 14 and Water Flavourings are £9 (Fruits of Forest and St.Clements) Soups are the packs (Veg, mushroom, chicken, thai chilli) Savoury drinks are extra to packs and don't contain the nutrition that the packs do. Some counsellors will sell half box of...
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    Struggling now nearing goal...

    I'll just add - there is a lot of anticipation and fantasy around eating after a period of abstinence..........it ain't all that.....bit of an anti-climax! Sorry to be a party pooper - sometimes abstinence is a safe place to be........I think boundaries around your RTM is the way to go -...
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    For those who are struggling

    A lapse isn't a collapse - it's an opportunity to learn. At this stage you may be going through a realisation that you are giving up your old way of eating forever - it's a transition and a "mourning" your old food life and normal and healthy too! Hormones will affect your mood and your...
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    Struggling now nearing goal...

    Hi - unfortunately the last stone seems to be the hardest one to lose ! If only it went off a quickly as the first hey? Just so you understand why the last one or so comes off sooo slowly - in women anyway! Generally - the last fat to be used as energy is situated between your waist and...
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    low weight loss on day 9?

    Hi - I am new to the board and have loads of experience of working with clients and VLCDs. If you get weighed at the same time each week in roughly the same sort of clothes then you will get a true weight loss reading. What happens a lot with clients is that they get fixated with scales and...
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    Really Fed up & Down, not sure what to do :0( need Help!

    Hello - I am new to the board and my background is 5 yrs experience working with clients and VLCDs. Another option for you is to get counselling (suggest CBT type counselling via your GP or WWW.BACP.co.uk ) before you attempt another Programme. Your head would be in a better place to start...
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