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I long to be a 20/22 then I can buy clothes from somewhere other than Evans! I have a little chart to try and work out what size I will be when. At 11.5 stones (many years ago) I was a 12/14. At 15.5 stones I was a size 20. At 20.5 stones I am a 26 - so I work that out to be about 1 and a...

Thank you for the welcome! I can see from your ticker and your stats that you have done marvellously! It's nice to have this place for people of a similar weight to chat. It's a bit disheartening to chat to someone who only has a few pounds to lose!

Would it be ok if I joined the group? Currently 20 stone 8lbs, but my weigh in is tonight so am hoping to be less! It's interesting to read about people's clothes size. I am a size 26 in jeans and am 5'5.

Hi Jen, I am on day 7 (it feels longer!) and like you struggle with the packs. I am hoping I get used to them like everyone else seems to have. Good luck and update after your weigh in! x

I bet you have lost too. I don't have scales at home so its not an issue for me. I think you should definitely eat as normal on your cruise though - you can easily lose whatever you gain in the week afterwards. You'll have a fab time! What ship are you going on?

I went to my pop in tonight (two days early) and have lost 11lbs. I feel a bit flat though and it is because I am hating the packs so much that I worry I can't continue it. I love the results everyone is getting (and indeed, myself - there's no way I could have lost this much on week one of a...

Hi Minerva, I have read many of your posts with interest and have to agree with Hannah that you are too harsh with yourself. The above quote struck me somewhat. I have to disagree with you - it is surprising that you were made to feel not good enough. Surprising and wrong. Firstly, you...

No, it won't be that much every week, but I bet it will be a decent amount. By my calculations you are a third of the way there - in one week! I bet you are there before your goal date. Looking forward to hearing about the next weigh in!

I don't think it is a problem wanting/needing people to praise you - that's inbuilt from when we are born. The problem might be if you consistently sacrifice yourself in order to please other people - or if you don't feel self-worth unless others are praising you (and again a common failing I...

Will have to do some medical research - lol! Lady T - outfit - now that's something I am really looking forward to later on during the LL journey, right now though - gah! I feel like I can't even really join in with those conversations, like there is no point as I won't look nice anyway. :sigh:

I do find the shakes better, and the porridge inoffensive. If it comes down to it, I'll go all vanilla and just have vanilla lattes! Can you imagine if anyone asks me how I lost the weight (hypothetically speaking of course - since I havent yet!). I'll say breezily, "Oh yes, I did the...

I know, I was thinking about faking an ear infection perhaps? :) I have deliberately already paid my share of the taxi even though I intend to drive as I know I won't be drinking. The lengths I am going to hey?

I am going out next Saturday night, and don't want to tell the people I am going with that I am on LL (or indeed any diet). We are not eating out - it's just a big drinking night. So, I am thinking about saying I am on antibiotics and I can't drink - what do you think? What have others done...

Well done, that's an amazing loss! I am thinking from your user name (and the big loss) that you are a guy - is that right? I am hoping it isn't rude to ask :rolleyes:

And how was the night out? :)

Am very impressed with the size 16!! OMG indeed! Was looking at your stats Gem and (as am sure you know) if you lose another 4lbs this week, you'll hit four stone in 12 weeks- how good is that?!

I don't feel too hungry really. Well, I feel hungry and think about food - but I don't feel 'starving' if you know what I mean? So that's good! The hard thing for me is the packs - I find them very unpleasant to take, and the thought of them makes me feel a bit sick. So it is keeping the...

lozz = 2/7 iveabigask =2/7 preeti77 =1/7 hannah = 2/7 mags = 2/7 julslynne = 2/7 hobbit = 4/7

I agree, I don't find it easy either.

Well hopefully tomorrow then. I have completely stuck to it- but it's been hard and some of the packs I think are horrid! :eek: I wonder whether I'll be one for who the ketosis stciks don't work. Hope not. Either that or I have got a rubbish pack!

Ok, I am on day 3 and I have just POAD (peed on a stick ;)) and it has not changed colour. Any ideas when I will get into ketosis? I might feel some reward then!

lozz = 2/7 iveabigask =2/7 preeti77 =1/7 hannah = 2/7 mags = 1/7 julslynne = 2/7 hobbit = 2/7

I don't know the answer I am afraid. But I thought I would mention that I am on Day 2 - so just a day behind you! How are you finding it? I have mixed feelings currently, but am sticking to it.

I wish I could wear something like that! I shall be very happy though when I can buy from 'normal' shops again. (Hopefully in about three months time!)

Thanks for the support everyone. Feeling very hungry right now! :(

Well, that's day one over. Good job because I feel shattered and headachey! Can't say I am overkeen on the taste of the packs - do you just get used to them? I am so glad you girls (and the odd guy) are here. There's no way I would do it otherwise! Speaking of the guys - don't they...

So, how did it go at the WI?

Flipping heck, that's brilliant. I am feeling the need for a bit of motivation - so thank you!

LOZZ = 1/7 IVEABIGASK =1/7 PREETI77 =1/7 HANNAH = 1/7 MAGS = 0/7 JULSLYNNE = 0/7 HOBBIT = 1/7 Mind, it's my first week, so I'm not sure I should get much kudos for being 100%!

I started today. Have had one pack so far, three glasses of water and two black coffees :rolleyes: I started with the chicken soup - hmm - leaves a bit of a funny taste in the mouth! I have my 'pop-in' next Monday. For some things I'd rather do a full week first and then (hopefully) be...

Thanks Juls - posted at the same time. What's your weigh in day?

Thanks Ask! I know - two weeks is no time at all, but right now it feels like you are miles in front! It's so nice to go through it with other people though. xxx

I am going to see my LLC tonight and get started! I plan to start on Wednesday (got some things on tomorrow and wanted a clear start). So, one more day and I am joining you all. I do hope I will look back at these early entries and think 'Look how far I have come'.

I hope the day has improved for you. I think your bf was really out of order shouting at you like that and think you should expect an apology. Don't just sweep it under the rug though. xx

I was thinking Summer - we'll have to decide on a date to end the challenge. Mind, you will be done way before Summer, Magda!

Well done for the losses everyone. What's the next challenge going to be after Easter? I want to join in!

Yay, well done. I love to read people's tickers to see how they are doing. It must be said though that I normally go by pounds as get confused by kilos! (I get confused by lots of things :rolleyes:)

Well, as Minerva posted on my diary - they say a stone a month. This does seem to be the case looking at people's signatures. I imagine it will slow down later on as you get lighter - but I reckon we will read this again in June and say - 'look, I was right!'.

Brilliant, well done! By next week you will be down your first stone - how cool will that be? :D

Well, this is the start of my diary. I have my first meeting next Monday, so I suppose Tuesday will be my first day with the packs. I have a few motivations to lose weight. I have a lot to lose so am breaking it down into two main goals and some mini ones to keep me motivated. My first main...

Hi Mrsspinky, I am due to start next week so will be following your diary. I also have a 3 and a half year old. I am sure I will be grumpy next week! Good luck on your weigh in!

Let us know what the verdict is - am sure you will have done really well!

That's really good - especially with having two days off! I love to read about everyone's weigh ins!

Well done Gem - 4lbs is loads for week 10.

Love it!

Got my start date - a week on Wednesday!

Back from the docs now - and all went well! My form is now signed. I have rung my LLC and left a message. Just hoping to get started as soon as possible!

Thanks all! I had a dream the other night that I lost 13lbs in the first week. Let's hope it was prophetic (lol, not asking for much!!;)). Mind, went and got weighed at Boots yesterday and weighed 8lbs more than I thought :eek:

Well, I am back from my holiday and chomping at the bit to get started really. I am at the doctors on Monday and am a bit nervous - you never know whether they are going to play good doctor/bad doctor do you? If all goes well I am hoping to start on Monday the 4th of April. Hopefully it is...

Interestingly, the chap said that women usually lose about 2-3 lbs per week. But from what I have seen on here, this seems low? Or are my expectations too high?

It went ok. I was asked to fill in a form and then watched a DVD about Lighter Life. I knew most of what they were saying since I have been reading here anyway! My next step is the doctors. I am going to ring tomorrow and see if I can get an appointment. I think I already mentioned I am on...

Well, I have taken the plunge and am going along for a chat tonight! I shall let you all know how I get on.

Thanks for all the replies! I agree with what everyone is saying regarding the weight loss. The speed of the loss attracts me as I do get demotivated by 1lb losses every week. I just can't keep enthusiastic. I am hoping that the rapidity of it will mean I can stay focussed. In other areas...

I have been reading the forum for a while and am so impressed with the losses on everyone's signatures or tickers. My problem is that when I have Googled 'Lighter Life' lots of scare stories come up and it worries me! What was your first step - did the doctor recommend Lighter Life or did...