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    Calling All You Boozers!

    Jim, I would have said exactly the same thing. Try and find some Arabella Merlot, its too "sweet" for me, but for someone who doesnt like wine it may be a good start. We used to drink red wine and coke when I was young and silly :o
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    German Market

    Oooh Cologne, my favourite city in all the world. You have to go to Peters Brauhaus for a meal, its amazing. But go late afternoon, its usually packed in the evenings. The markets are great. Enjoy!
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    Can cutting out carbs make you live longer?

    Heehee, Jim that reminds me of what a friend calls KFC...unlucky friend kitten :rolleyes:
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    Can cutting out carbs make you live longer?

    I would eat at your low carb restaurant :) I was reading somewhere that obesity started with the onset of commercial farming. Now I have nothing against farmers but when you think about it, its all the fault of the refined carb and sugar.
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    Can cutting out carbs make you live longer?

    Apparently so :) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1323758/Can-cutting-Carbohydrates-diet-make-live-longer.html
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    Week 6 WI

    Awesome results :D
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    Starting my 1000 plan journey *apprehensive*

    I haev a tip for you, from my low carb ways. With a veggie chopper chop up cauliflower till its similar to rice, I pop it in the micro, with no water just as is. Use that instead of rice, lower in cals and carbs. And maybe get your carbs more in the form of complex carbs. Unless of course...
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    first wi

    Hi there, You are not alone, my first week was the same, but I have lost a steady 3lb a week since. Hang in there. T
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    exercise

    I have given myself a month which means its time for me to start. I have been walking alot, and by alot I mean 3 - 4 times a week for an hour or more. It will not slow your fat loss, only your scale loss for a brief time. My CDC said whenever you feel ready to start but not overdo it on...
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    Day 1....Yesssss!

    Hi Amy, You seem to have just the right attitude, it is exciting and just wait for the ketosis euphoria to set in it makes you feel like :bliss::bliss::bliss:
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    Week 11 weigh in

    WOW awesome, you are halfway there. Well done.
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    September Burn, Long Haul Challenge

    I go to Turkey on the 2nd Sept and would like to be 22lbs lighter. Considering I have a wedding in Germany at the end of this month which is going to be off plan, I will have to be a good girl. :D
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    Up for another challenge? July!!

    I weighed in last night and... White Tulip - 12 lb EllieG - 14 lbs GroovyGroovy - 14 lbs X_Tasha_X - 18lb Justkitty - Goal 8lb loss Tange - 14lbs - (3lbs, 11 to go) AmyE - 14 lbs Fatandfedup - 20lbs Aaleigha - 10lb Wisp - 14lbs Mia - 14lb Lyndzi76 - 12lb Cartwoman - 14lbs SacredSilence - 14lbs...
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    First time in 24 weeks :(

    Its completely normal to do what you are now. Dont beat yourself up over it, get back on the horse and keep riding. Give yourself a pat no the back for what you have accomplished, and remind yourself of your goal. You know you can do it. Hang in there the end is merely a few weeks away...
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    You can't half tell

    Feels fabulous doesn't it :D
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    Took some photos this morning >>Sick bucket to your right ;o)

    You look great! Now take that sick bucket and smack yourself with it for being so negative about yourself :p
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    About Us...

    Name: Tanja Location: London Interests: Watching rugby, Reading (especially the Sookie Stackhouse books), Cooking, Travelling, Gym 3 Favourite Things: My family, my friends, food :p, The city of Cologne (Also Jim, Jack and Jose :D only a joke ) Job/Career: Personal Assistant/Office Manager I...
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    OMG!

    Drink more water if your pee is too dark. :7834: If you notice it smells different then you will know you are in keto, but the fact that you feel like you are on top of the world should be indication enough. Enjoy it.
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    Is Ketosis a waste of time then?

    Just to add my 2p's worth, I also tested out of keto yesterday, but i know I was still in because of the lovely taste in my mouth (NOT) and feeling like a kid with a sugar rush :D My take is if I stick to it I will loose weight, the rest is just my head trying to mess with me.
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    Interesting idea....

    I agree with the concept. Although I know I did 6 months of LL without so I will stick to it this time too. Hard as this week is my weight is just standing still :confused:. Oh well, big loss next week then.
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    OMG!

    :bliss:Nothing like a dose of Ketosis euphoria! I have a weakness for the scale too, I am on it first thing in the morning, bad I know, but its the one thing that keeps me going. Keep rocking Jessica.
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    SS or SS+???

    Not too sure, no doubt someone will be along shortly to tell you.
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    Up for another challenge? July!!

    I will then change my goal when we start, lets see how i get on in the next week. The Germany trip is not going to do me any favours :confused: but I am going to enjoy my friends big day and try to not over do it.
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    How Much Water Do You Drink?

    I used to drink 2l a day anyway, so have upped it to 4 -5l depends on the day, somedays its easy to drink loads and other days I battle. so long as I do 2l a day I am happy.
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    SS or SS+???

    Purely from my own perspective if it was me I would do SS, removing food completely made me think of it differently and I am an all or nothing kind of person, I just know I would cheat if I could have food :eek: Either way I hope you find a plan that works for you. Probably an idea to talk to...
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    Up for another challenge? July!!

    I am going to have to get off my but and start exercising :D
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    Up for another challenge? July!!

    Great plan Kitty!! For July I hope to loose a stone before the 21st when I go to Germany for a wedding. Are we doing this from today? Justkitty - Goal 8lb loss Tange - 14lbs :fingerscrossed:
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    Moment of weakness

    Ooops, yes its going to take 3 to 4 days to get back in ketosis :( Its not easy being faced with food, I am doing a vlcd for the second time and its harder for me this time, I cannot stand being around even the smells. I have a bbq on Saturday and I am already dreading it. I know I will...
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    Day 1 (:

    Hi Rachael, The first few days are tough, but stick with it and before you know it you will have forgotten about food. :D Thats a lie you wont! But it gets easier and easier to stick to. Then just watch the weight fall off you. Good luck hun. Tanja
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    Day 1 (:

    Hi Rachael, The first few days are tough, but stick with it and before you know it you will have forgotten about food. :D Thats a lie you wont! But it gets easier and easier to stick to. Then just watch the weight fall off you. Good luck hun. Tanja
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    Day 5

    Great news! And why shouldn't you post everyday, as everyday we stick to it 100% is a little victory for us. :D
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    Anyone else starting tomorrow?!

    Keep your head down for the first week or two and then it will be fine. YOu will soon get into the groove and will be flying along in no time. Good luck, and anytime you need help there is always someone around for some encouragement and help. T
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    Question about metabolism

    I think of it this way. I do not think, with the strict and sometimes anal health and safety laws in this country a diet like any of the vlcd's would be allowed if it was going to mess with you. If we are doing it probably best we do it properly for minimum upset to our weight and...
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    Question about metabolism

    I dont think there is any. If you introduce food slowly, following the steps and gradually increasing calories your metabolism will gradually increase too. The way it was explained to me is that your metabolism will slow down with the low calories, but just as it is possible for it to slow so...
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    Furious with sister

    Hi Kitty, The below quote is something I read often to remind myself not to fear success, not to feel insecure and unworthy. You said, I always back down, that struck such a cord with me. I was the same always trying to please others always being Miss Nice. When I got to goal on LL, alot of...
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    2nd Weigh in

    Thanks Tasha.:)
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    Proudof myself

    You must be so proud of yourself. Well done. :superwoman:
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    2nd Weigh in

    Neither of my weigh ins have been great. Week 1 was 3lbs and week 2 4lbs. I am feeling okay about it though, I had a coil fitted the same day as I started the diet and my CDC reckons my hormones are all over the place (damn things). also my weight fluctuates by nearly 4lbs during the day so in...
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    9th weigh in...

    Fantastic loss, well done.
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    1st weigh in

    AWESOME!!:D Well done keep it up.
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    Week 1 Weigh in tonight

    Hi No my first weigh in was pants 3lbs :confused:. BUT I was retaining so much water, as of this morning I have lost a stone in just short of two weeks so feeling good. :D T
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    Countdown to wedding in November

    Wow Red, I just spent 30 mins reading your entire diary. It sure will keep me motivated. Well done on your amazing losses.
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    I Need a Little Extra Help Please.

    Excellent, before you know it day one will be over. :)
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    A question for the girls....

    Hi I went from a DD to a C on LL when I lost 6 stone. Would have liked them to be bigger. BUT I would rather be thinner with smaller boobs than the other way around ;)
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    I Need a Little Extra Help Please.

    Hi Surf, I am also battling 2nd time round, although I have to say I am like a junky at the minute, keeping at it, in the hope that the ketosis euphoria kicks in at some point. I have done LL before so I know the drill. although this time I am not getting into the groove as easily as I did...
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    Started today buddy up

    Hi There, I know exactly how you feel. I was where you are two years ago when I started LighterLife. I managed to loose 6 stone, but then like a fool took my eye off the ball and slowly some came back. Am on CD now to loose two stone, maybe go for a third if I am feeling brave. I never...
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    how bad can you cheat versus how long to recover from it?

    Meant to add, I was tempted to try this theory when I was on Lighter Life two years ago, I only did a small cheat and the scales were not happy! Never did it again ;)
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    how bad can you cheat versus how long to recover from it?

    I think its the emotional effect that would/could be worse. Imagine you had a good old cheat and then went and lost 5lbs at the next weigh in, it would motivate you to do it again and again, only chances are the next time it will be a 5lb gain. None of us is perfect and I guess we will slip...
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    Starting on tuesday the 15/06/2010

    Hi Good luck! Its not as bad as it sounds, give it two weeks and you will be flying along. Especially after you see your first loss on the scale. T
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    How deep in ketosis are you?

    You are either in ketosis or not, so any shade of pink means you are in it :D As NooNoo said, if its dark you need to drink more water, it means the concentration of ketones in your urine is very high.
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    Monday Morning and another attempt

    It works out at around a stone a month, but probably more in the first month. I have lost 12lbs in 10 days so with some luck will shift a stone in 2 weeks. I have done a similar diet before and because I am not nearly as heavy as I once was I thought the losses would be less, but they aren't. :D
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    starting tomorrow

    Hi Michelle, Read this http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-faq-general-information/2149-two-kinds-people-who-do-vlcd.html It always helps me, when I am taking some strain. Good luck, hang in there.
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    Charley's CD diary started 28th April 2010

    You losses are awesome, well done Charley. :bliss:
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    Monday Morning and another attempt

    The questiong Why? always keeps me steady. Ex. Oooh I want (insert whatever food you fancy)! Why do I want it? Do I really want it? Why did I start this diet? Why do I want to sabotage myself? Kept me on the straight and narrow this weekend. Good luck, no doubt you will do just fine.
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    Feeling a little low

    Hang in there Hugs to you hun! I can understand how you feel. But now is the time for you to sit down and write down again why you started this diet, and what your goals are. And remember to be very proud of yourself for your achievement, its awesome. The drunks calling you fat, you...
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    Week 1 Weigh in tonight

    Thank you Mini.
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    Week 1 Weigh in tonight

    Hi All, One week down already! Time has gone so quick. Cant wait to see what the scales say tonight, I have been 100% so it should be a good one. I hope the water retention is not going to scupper me, but then if it does all the better for a big loss next week. Hope you are all having a...
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    Vicki's CD diary Day 1 09/06/10

    Hi Vicki Good luck. No doubt you will get to your goal.
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    not long to go

    Wow well done! I did Lighter Life and I remember being where you are now. If you stick to the cals and the plan you will no doubt be fine. I would suggest you keep seeing you CDC, I think that is where I made my mistake I thought I would be fine. Ha look where I find myself now...
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    Giving UP

    Hi Lana, Remind yourself of why you started in the first place. you had great losses, give yourself one day at a time. And everytime you are tempted to have something, just ask yourself, why? Why do I want it? The reason is never as good as you think it is. Hang in there. T
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    Day 4

    I am in the same kind of space, just need to get this done! So far my first week has been easy, I was dreading it but its been a breeze. Good luck to you too.
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    Day 4

    Hi All, Day 4 going well, its been a breeze so far. But then I did Lighter Life before so I know the drill. I am sure the 2 stone I put on will be gone in no time, I may even be tempted to get down to 10 stone. I stopped at 11 last time. Hope you are all having a great Monday. T
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    god its dead quiet on here

    Hi BL Yes its working wonders for me. Seriously contemplated going back on LL but decided I need to learn to loose weight using food and so far so good. Doesn't feel like I am on a diet at all, lost 8lbs in my first week and 4lbs in my second. I am determined to get to 10st which is the goal...
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    god its dead quiet on here

    I am here Shep. Maybe we should start a risqué conversation that is bound to bring everyone out. How are you doing today?
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    Week 1 Weigh in

    Never thought of it that way :p An excuse to do more admiring then I guess.
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Oooh Itsy I am so going to get those DVD's. It looks like alot of fun.
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    Week 1 Weigh in

    :o Thank you Itsy what a lovely compliment. BTW its 10lbs down this morning. I know I know I shouldn't weigh myself everyday but it keeps me going.
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    Random thoughts and other nonsence - LL style!

    Hi Random, WOW! You have so described exactly the feelings I went through. I am not on here often but keep lurking and reading and your posts are so open and honest. I am not great at advice but I think you are doing brilliantly and as you said you are plenty good enough. Who are you not...
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    Week 1 Weigh in

    Thank you Itsy. It has motivated me big time, am in the gym most nights now. :o It does help of course that there is a very cute boy that flirts with me.
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    Im new here!

    :welcome2: And well done, great loss. :party0011:
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    Week 1 Weigh in

    Thanks Caroline, I was very good all week, apart from a few gins on Friday night but even them I had calories for so have been angelic ;) Long may it last.
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    Week 1 Weigh in

    8lbs blimey!! :talk017: I am hoping for another 4lbs this week that would make me very happy!! so I guess I will be spending my nights in the gym :)
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hey my friend, I am so sorry you can't go with him. But as you say all you can do is make the best of the situation. Hang in there! Love and Hugs
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    About to quit - would appreciate your thoughts...

    Hi Dancing My two pennies worth is this. And its been said ad nauseum on here. You are doing this for you. Do you really care about other people's opinions. I know its sometimes hard to deal with but if done properly said people will back off. A close friend of mine who I expected support...
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    day 10 lapse!!!

    Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small...
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    day 10 lapse!!!

    Hi Nicky, The only thing I could say to you, and this is what I went through by some miracle I did not eat but I had a wobbly of note about week 3ish. Suddenly it was working I was loosing weight and I could see it, that evil little devil sits on your shoulder and tells you, you are not good...
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    Absolute silliness and nonsense

    THINKS :eek: would have thought he knew by now :D Love it I may have to plagiarise that at some point :p
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    Weight Loss Counselling

    Hi There, There was a guy on here called Ice Moose, I know he does this kind of thing specifically for weight loss. I forget his website name now but I will post tonight when I get home. He is great and certainly helped me with some things I never thought I would get sorted in my head...
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    Happiness is...

    Loosing 6lbs in a week. ;)
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    BL's Excellent Adventure: Abstinance has left the building. :D

    I admire you soooooo much. :D
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    Service Interruption

    No I haven't will have to give them a go. Thanks. I am VERY partial to German food.
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    Service Interruption

    That is just what I did with them!! ;)
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    Service Interruption

    Hi Jim, Hope you had a wonderful week away. Thought you would be interested to know, I found Bratwurst at my local Sainsbury's £1.89 for 6 and only 1gram of Carbs per 100gr, the weight of 6 of them is 540gr. So I figured 1gr per sausage. They are also just as good as the ones you find in...
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    Periods?

    Hi Kat, I would say yes its the diet. Because of the pill I was on I never got periods but certainly did in the first month I was on LL. It returned to normal after that. Well done on your first weeks loss, amazing result.
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    Service Interruption

    No Phone and no watch = my idea of heaven. Hope you have a great time Jim.
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    Ketosis

    Got mine off e-bay cheaper than Boots.
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    1st time post - grrrrhhhh!!!

    Hi Weeny I know this has happened to alot of people. It is annoying I am sure, but then just remind yourself that you are doing this for you. And also there is a medical paper someone (I read ALOT of them on VLCD's when I was on LL) that states 80% of people who "cheat" by having a meal a...
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    Arghhh! Put weight on!

    Hi Lucy My only STS week on LL was when I started exercising but then the next week I had a big loss. Keep up the exercise if you can this is only a temporary thing your body is adjusting to you telling it to burn more fat and its probably just hanging onto it. Great losses btw.
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    Wannabeminime; 1st Weigh In!

    I think you have done so well, you are just dealing with the external stuff and keeping your head down on the diet. Can't think of a better way to kick it off either, WOW just over a stone in your first week. You go girl! I was going to say you will roll out of the end of LL a stronger...
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    Boots Atkins Offer

    They have Atkins Oreo bars on the boots website...I am going to have to get some.
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    Help - not enjoying foodpacks!

    Chicken and mushroom mixed, mmmmm yummy. or maybe I am just weird. The only one that was disgusting was the caramel or toffee something like that, eeew!!!! Think it has been discontinued. Like BL I liked them all and always had a variety of them.
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    Bit of fun...how much would your bail be?

    Gem you go girl! As the saying goes rather have regrets about what you did than about what you didn't do ;)
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    Bit of fun...how much would your bail be?

    If I was 20 with the knowledge I have now................:D
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    Bit of fun...how much would your bail be?

    Furrysmudge, I definately saw Pete first :)
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    Bit of fun...how much would your bail be?

    £500.00 :eek:
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    Still here!

    Hey, well done so long as the weight goes down thats all that matters. Good luck with the date, although I doubt you need it. ;)
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    Work related question.

    Hi Icey, Well interesting week its been. I had a word about the negativity, not that it helped. He is one of those poeple that always has to have the last word about everything and doesn't share information either. Oh well, the rest of the team have been on the phone to me venting, crying...
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    Work related question.

    Thanks Icey, yes I need to speak to the other person I work for. I don't want to sound like prima donna either but he is awful. A real mood hoover.
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    Work related question.

    Hi all, I have a small problem or a rather large one depending on how you view it. One of the ladies I worked for has gone on maternity leave and the interim covering her position has to be the most negative person I have ever had to work with. He moans constantly and tries to micro manage me...
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    Emotion you most struggle with re food

    Becks, I over came the treat thing with my LLC I used to always have the peanut bar it was my favourite. One night I said to her oh I will have a cranberry treat myself to something sweet. She had such a go at me, told me that food was NOT a treat. You know every single time I now think of...
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    Theme parks

    I agree, if you don't complain they will never know. Its an extortionate amount of money. :eek:
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    Flax seed oil?

    Hi Loula Would be best to email the medical team at LL. They will give you an answer I am sure. T
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    Hit a massive milestone today....

    Andy love your new pic you look very handsome. I reckon if your clothes still fit well you shouldn't worry about the number too much. Well done on your loss its really amazing.
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    Questions about weight loss and week 3

    Hi Both Exercise is going to be key here. I continued to loose into week 5 but was exercising 4 - 5 times a week for an hour and the fitter I got the higher the intensity of my exercise. Poppy with your foot even sit ups will help or get some hand held weights and use those. This...
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    Vegetables - which do you eat

    I know Jim, I just go into a panic when I see carbs in anything. I know its completely ridiculous, I can calorie count I should now just do the same with carbs. Am doing my menu for next week today so will add some yummy broccoli,cauli and cabbage.
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    Vegetables - which do you eat

    Thanks Sarah. Reason I asked is I tend to have the same stuff because I know it works then I get bored and do something silly. I want to avoid that. Still have an insane craving for lettuce so will have loads of that this week. am feeling yuck today so it must be ketosis kicking in :D
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    A bit of a panic!!

    Hi There, Deep breath and don't panic, I am sure she will understand. If she does have an opinion on it, the best way is to hear her out and then tell her your side. You are doing this for you remember. It was one of the hardest things I had to so was go out with friends when they were...
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    Cambridge/Atkins alternation?

    I would say portion control is your main issue with that way of doing it. If you keep it in control it should be okay I guess.
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    What are we eating today?

    B: Bacon and egg omelette L: Ham and cheese salad D: venison sausages with fried mushrooms and salad. Happy Happy TT hope you have a lovely day :553:
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    What are we eating today?

    I found it at Tesco, its the same company that does the babybels, and its also marked as <0.1gr carbs per 100gr, hence me buying it. Its it delish isn't it.
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    My gene pool is one very scary thing....

    I Love it!!! She has to be an arty type of person surely? :rotflmao:
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    What are we eating today?

    B: Bacon and Egg omelette L: Ham Salad with Port Salute cheese D: Pork mince stuffed red pepper with mushrooms.
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    Jennys Atkins Journey

    The up side is Jenny you have that wonderful ketosis energy to look forward to. I can't wait to get there.
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    How annoying is this then?

    :rotflmao: I so love hypocrites! Did you say something?
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    Jennys Atkins Journey

    Hi, The dreaded TOTM did that to me when I was on LighterLife too. Most of the time I was bouncing off the walls with energy and then the visitor arrived and I felt like a big bus had run me over. Hope you feel better soon. Maybe go have blood pressure checked? T
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    What are we eating today?

    Thanks Sukie! I am sure if we were more intune with out bodies none of this would be necessary. Thankfully I have to give LL credit for bringing me closer to listening to the real signs not the emotional signs, although I can still unconsciously eat which is not a good thing.
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    What are we eating today?

    Day one for me and I decided on something yummy for breakfast. Breakfast: Salmon parcels 1.5g carbs each and I had two. Lunch: Ham salad no tomatoes though :cry: Dinner: Chicken breast and more salad (been craving salad recently) If any of you see me going wrong somewhere please tell me. The...
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    New SEXY shoes!!! Woot Woot!!! LOVE that I can wear heels again!!!

    Love the black ones. Very nice!!!
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    Question

    Thanks Sarah, I was just reading those. I think best is to plan my weekly meals tomorrow so I will always know what is on my menu.
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    Husbands - they're just fab!

    Heehee having grown up in South Africa, I have to agree with Jim. I had a gecko living in my curtains, his name was Russell. He had his uses got rid of all the bugs. Problems started though when I got a cat, am afraid to say Russell didn't last too long after that.:(
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    Question

    Hi All, Well after umming and aahing I have decided to just start and see how I go. I put on 8lbs after finishing lighterlife which is not a massive amount but its big enough for me to worry about. I also want to loose a stone after the 8lb loss so am going to take atkins by its steak and...
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    Thought for the day.

    Perhaps we have the opportunity to bounce, but some people are more interested in a soft landing. They in fact thrive on self-pity. The more they fall the more they like it. It provides them an opportunity to complain to someone, usually you. If you ask these people how they are you almost...
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    Finger nails!

    Tell me about it, getting rid of the grey would be almost as good as getting rid of the weight.
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    Finger nails!

    Hi They probably are, remember your body is using every single calorie its getting to keep you going so there is no extra to expend on growing finger nails and possibly hair. Small price to pay for how FANTASTIC you are going to feel when you get to your goal. Great losses so far by the way...
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    Official before photo's

    Hey Pete, Sorry you had to go through all that. The only advice I can give you is to remember yourself. Remember that Pete is doing this for Pete. I keep writing stuff and deleting it cause I am not sure how to say what I want to. Just keep swimming.:D
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    LL Round Two - Diet Buddies/support and motivation needed! :)

    Hey BP Don't be angry with yourself. It happens I guess now more than ever you need those thought records. I managed to put on a stone too after RTM thankfully I managed to loose it by cutting back and exercising like a loon. Hang in there and by all means post on the main board too, there...
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    How low can some people stoop?!?

    I often wonder about people who feel the need to do things like that. All that bravado on a keyboard bless!! I bet they are insecure.
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    How low can some people stoop?!?

    This has made my day. :rotflmao: I do love it when someone gets what they deserve.
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    Article about weight loss slowed by exercise

    I found that the more I exercised the more I lost. Fair enough the first week I started I lost 1lb but both weeks after 6lbs and after that consistently lost 2 - 4lbs a week.
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    negative comment!

    :D Daisy that did make me giggle. I know the sort. I would love to be a fly on the wall the day she realises you are alot slimmer than her. Go for it, the negative comments always spurred me on.
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    So You're Thinking Of Starting Atkins

    Hi Jim, i have been lurking around here for some time now. I lost 6 stone on LL last year but went into management a stone before what was my initial goal. I have maintained fairly well my ups and downs stay within 3lbs. I do however want to loose that last stone now and have decided to...
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    Are you containing the fat person within you?

    Rachael I am so with you on that. I still want to eat and eat and have found it hard, I did put on a stone after RTM thankfully its all gone again but its hard for me to maintain. I also stopped a stone before my original goal and have now decided I want to get there and that is no picnic...
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    does this sound ok rtm wk 3 fruit

    Then I think you are on track. Good luck. :D
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    Other people!

    Jazzy I think the way forward here is to tell her how you feel and how she made you feel. Its not right what she did and we are all adults responsible only for ourselves so what you choose to do to loose weight is ultimately our own decision. I will tell you one thing though in a few...
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    does this sound ok rtm wk 3 fruit

    Hi Are you not still supposed to have packs? Cont the calls if you add a 100 cals per week and stick to that you should be okay. in week 4 you should be up to around 800 cals I think. T
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    Has anyone....

    No WW for me. I am calorie counting sometimes and exercising loads and seem to be able to eat pretty much what I like within reason of course. Sometimes I eat too much sometimes I eat too little its all balance. I do however tend to stick to low carb as it just works for me.
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    Couple of things playing on my mind!!

    Poppy as with abstinence if you follow RTM to the letter you will be just fine. Good luck honey, I think your weightloss is amazing.
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    It's true, what my LLC once told us...

    Oh BL I am so sorry to hear that. I am thinking of you. I know only too well those feelings. Hugs to you. Let the carbs call all they like you don't have to answer.
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    Strictly Grams??

    Hey H My LLC told me at the time that the protein portion should or could be 150 - 180grms :confused: I managed just find so I doubt you have to worry too much. T
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    UK Employment laws and Disabilities

    As far as I am aware its the only information they are allowed to use. But I am going back two years here so I may be wrong.
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    UK Employment laws and Disabilities

    If you have signed and sent back your offer letter and have a copy yourself, they cannot suddenly change their minds. Also when they ask for references, these days all that is allowed to say is how long you were employed and how many days off sick you had. This I would have thought they would...
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    Mini meet Brighton JUNE?

    Good excuse to get out of London! Would love to be there.
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    Celebrating my Weightloss - 1 year of dieting.

    Andy Great post I needed to read some of that today. Well done. I am sure those last pesky lb's will disappear really quickly.
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    HELP HELP PLEASE

    Hi Twinny Funny thing is I have to be very very careful with apples, they make me want more and more. Any other fruit I seem to be fine with. Maybe apples just trigger something in you. Hang in there honey, the fact that you only had fruit has to say you learned something.
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    A little help please, my first day.

    Hi there, Everyone is different when it comes to this. I like to have three meals a day so I had a bar for breakfast (a shake in the first week), then one soup or shake for lunch and usually two soups in the evening.
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    Help!

    Bek and what does you adult ego state say about it? :D
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    Neris and India's Idiot-Proof Diet: Pig to Twig!

    Well well this looks like fun. I also lost the majority of my weight on a VLCD and have maintained quite nicely, have decided however I want to loose some more. Was going to join the low carb thread anyway but then saw this and I have just ordered my books. Look forward to joining you...
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    Waaaaay Off Topic: Jade Goody

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    Hi all,Got a question

    Hi Jan, I think this is a question best answered by your Dr. But I would have thought if you did not put strain on your heart it should be okay??? But then I am not a dr. Best ask. T
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    Feb 09 Starters!

    This reminds me of my first meeting, my housemate almost had to kick me out the door. I was terrified. Go for it girls the only you are going to loose is weight. And use this forum its a life safer. As for the eating before hand, haha I ate out every single night before I started and did my...
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    Just came so close to lapsing! *f**d talk*

    I think we all know the answer to that question ;)
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    Good Questions

    The first one really got me thinking.
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    Good Questions

    Here are some important questions we should ask ourselves: 1. What one decision would I make if I know that it would not fail? 2. What one thing should I eliminate from my life because it holds me back from reaching my full potential? 3. Am I on the path of something absolutely marvelous, or...
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    Oh. Damn.

    Hi Pete I have six packs in my drawer here at work left from my days. Pm me if you would like me to mail them to you. I have 2 strawberry, 1 X Thai Chilli, 1 X Vege and 2 x Mushroom. T
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    BL

    I am so envious you and I are the same height and the same weight and I am not nearly as slim as you :cry: Actually not going to cry and going to do something about it. got to get my head around loosing some more. What I am saying in a roundabout way is that you look super sexy in those white...
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    Am finally starting to get back on track but

    Hi Emma, It is hard I know, I had one lapse and the following few weeks I found very difficult. You need to talk to yourself about it, asif you are giving one of us advice. I found that is the only thing that worked for me. I never did again after the one whoops but there were times that I...
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    Hair Straightener advice please!

    Another tip. Buy yourself Nioxin shampoo and conditioner its amazing stuff, my hair is so much fuller and bouncier since I started using it. Aparently it works on your hair follicles to make your hair grow at its optimum. alas also not cheap but I can highly recommend it.
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    Snow!!! What if...?

    I would have thought the Atkins bars may be an idea. Check the carbs and cals though. Its not ideal by any stretch of the imagination but I guess it will be safer than reverting to food. They can be found at some supermarkets. The one good thing about the snow is that i have bagged a day...
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    I've had my locks lopped off!

    You look like a movie star. Love it!!!
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    ANother one bites the dust....

    I am sure you will be fine. What is the temping market like where you are? I did that when I decided I could no longer tolerate the job I was doing I temped for a few months and so doing had the time to go to interviews etc.
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Oscar Wilde
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Peter Ustinov
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    A newbie looking for a helping hand...

    Once you have more choice the calories will be more and then you will see that it evens itself out. I have breakfast of about 250 cals, lunch is usually 300 - 400 and dinner around 500. Then I have fruit in between as a snack. I go the gym 3 - 4 times a week too. If I do this during the...
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    A newbie looking for a helping hand...

    That is exactly how I felt. And where I made my mistakes, by not snacking I would end up being too hungry. So don't worry if your calories are in line you will be just fine. Snacking is now a firm part of my life.
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Hammond Innes
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    Compliments ahoy!

    Those are the best comments. Well done. Its then that you realise people look at you but they don't really "see" you. Until its so obvious. Enjoy that feeling. ;)
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    Staying strong (very long)

    What a wonderful post.
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    LLL/LL Oh and Hi!

    Well done thats a great loss. :D
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    Oh Dear Lord - it's a miracle!!

    WOW awesome. I remember that feeling, I think I was jumping around the change room in next like a loony.:D
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    A bit of a dilemma...

    Just say you are feeling alittle ill. Its not easy when people are watching you, but remember you are doing this for you not them. And I am sure a small white lie will not hurt anyone. Good luck, you will feel so good about yourself when you pull this off.
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    Going away for a month in RTM?

    Take your packs with you and carry on with the plan as you would normally would be my advice. Good luck and lucky you to be going away for a month:D
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    OMG! EEEK!! This week's weigh in. . . .

    WOW well done awesome. You are looking amazing.
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    When to eat salad in week 1??

    :D:D:D
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    A newbie looking for a helping hand...

    I use a website called nutracheck it costs about £13 for three months access, but I am fanatical about counting calories, its the only way I know i am on track. Hang in there ifyou are only eating loads of lettuce its not the end of the world. I hope one day it will be natural for me to just...
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    When to eat salad in week 1??

    Hi Gail have a look at this thread its got loads of info http://www.minimins.com/route-management/40101-curious-about-rtm.html Good luck and enjoy your first meal.
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    A newbie looking for a helping hand...

    Hi Sal I have a feeling you are eating unconsciously? Am I right? Sorry if I am being presumptious. also its that time of year when everyone feels alittle blue and down which does not help. My advice to you is to make sure you have a menu plan. Variety is a key too it keeps you...
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    Right figured it out.

    Ladies, My motto quite simply if you always do what you always did you are always going to get what you always got. Now then that sounds just about as easy as eat less and exercise more doesn't it. Its making the choice for you believing in yourself and loving yourself (I have a...
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    Should I cut my hair like this? ** PICS added. :)

    Anyone of the first three I think would look lovely. There face shapes are similar to yours. And I agree with Slenda, it will grow again. Besides lady you so do not need to hide behind anything anymore.
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    Exercise breakthrough (kinda)

    Well done Pete. When you are jogging try breathing in twice and out twice (in, in out , out), not sure if that makes sense. I find I can go on for longer when I breathe like that. A nifty trick taught to me by a friend that does tri-athlons.
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    Useless Knowledge and Random Facts

    That one is also a myth, the dehydration of the body makes nails and hair look longer.
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    Useless Knowledge and Random Facts

    Viva Bavaria:party0016:
  182. Tange

    Anyone fancy a game?

    Strawberry
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    Official lighterlife pics. end of development/abstinence - 8 stone lighter

    Cor Blimey Gov!!! You look amazing and sooo much younger. Well done you must feel fantastic. :D
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    Woohoo, yee haw, wee hee!! (Pete stylee!)

    Amazing loss well done!!!!
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    Your all going to think im Mad

    Hi No, I used to go to Michelle in Earlsfield. She is fantastic. I am all done with RTM now, flying solo.
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    Your all going to think im Mad

    I will never forget my first RTM dream, I woke up in tears.
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    Your all going to think im Mad

    Heehee I would hate to tell you that those dreams are completely normal. Wait till you go into RTM the first few weeks I kept dreaming I was big again! I always said I could enjoy eating while I was asleep.
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    Say something about the person above you

    Is waaaay too honest
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    B - Brigette Bardot
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    Say something about the person above you

    Makes me think......thoughts I could be locked up for :8855::8855::8855::8855: Sorry Pete couldn't resist but its your fault for the naked thing this morning.
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Unbearable lightness of being
  192. Tange

    Anyone fancy a game?

    Serpico (brilliant film)
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Honeymoon in Vegas
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Casablanca
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    You can leave your hat on.
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    Say something about the person above you

    Mmmmm well!!! :D Looks great with purple scarf.
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    With arms wide open
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    Say something about the person above you

    Has a naughty smile ;)
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    Say something about the person above you

    Is perceptive
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Tears and rain
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Random acts of kindess (Is it just you and me playing today naughty?)
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    One night in Bangkok.... PLEASE PLEASE can I do P too? Pour some sugar on me :D
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Moondance
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Jingle Bells :D
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    Say something about the person above you

    ...has a thing for pink elephants ;)
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Everybody wants to rule to world
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    What colour underwear do you have on right now

    How did I miss this thread??? And Pete's new pic, goooood heavens man you look gorgeous (I promise picturing you naked had nothing to do with it :8855::8855:)
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    First Job Interview as a thin person

    Good Luck hun. I hate agency interviews...infact I hate agencies very few actually care about the candidates. Your new pic is stunning really one of my fav's.
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    Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon?

    I used the normal Marigold one all the time and it made no diffs. I am sure the veg stock cube will not be too much of a disaster. Drink loads of water today and you should be fine.
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    Poland, LighterLife and Ignorant Friends

    I think you should tell them that you really feel hurt that they do not respect something that you are doing for you. And then you go and do this for you. Enjoy yourself and show them that food does not make the world go round (its love or was it money I forget ;)) Hang in there Rachiie...
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    Say something about the person above you

    The lovely lady above has been my inspiration and dragged me through abstinence often kicking and screaming ;)
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    Say something about the person above you

    Has to have the best name on Mini's.
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    Say something about the person above you

    When I read the title of this thread I had to giggle cause the first thing that came into my head could not be published on here...:8855: But seriously. I would say a friendly helpful and kind person.
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    Foodpacks - Which is your favourite ?

    Chicken and Veg soups mixed are yum and also chicken and mushroom. I was also one of the lucky ones, I liked all of them except the caramle shake that was disgusting. Definately Thai chilli crisps. Those were such a life saver. How simple abstinence is sigh....will I be weird if I say I...
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    Guy's annoying RTM questions/advice thread

    Hey LS Here is a big big hug for you!! And some flowers. :flowers::grouphugg:
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    Nightmare! and whoops.....

    I like the way you think Vin ;)
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Vega
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    Nightmare! and whoops.....

    Hi Pete, The dreams can be rather funny. I woke up in tears one morning after dreaming I had put all the weight back on. I also often dreamt of eating the most amazing meals while I was in abstinence. Atleast I was eating in my sleep :8855: Freash breath is never a bad thing. T
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Sirius
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    no dvds at meetings?

    Just remembering the DVD's made me laugh ..we used to call Bridget - frigid and it sadly went down hill from there :8855::8855: No you are not missing a thing, and be grateful you don't have to watch the funny man with the hairless body doing the exercises, he just creeped me out totally.
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Pavo - The peacock star
  223. Tange

    Whats most water you can drink daily

    Hi James, You can drink loads more BUT it needs to be spaced out. Water intoxification which is what a lady died from is drinking too much water too quickly. Through 80% of abstinence I drank 4l or more a day. But at a rate of about a pint an hour or less. Hope you are feeling good on...
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    Guy's annoying RTM questions/advice thread

    Good luck I am looking forward to hearing how you enjoy your first meal. And more than that your first salad, for some reason that is the meal I remember the most. It was the nicest thing I had ever eaten :D If you are anything like me you will be up till all hours reading the entire book...
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    What the heck is up with me?!

    Poppy That lark about those that lapsed will do better in RTM may be true, but here is a fact (after my obsessive research on VLCD's) 80% of people who lapse during a VLCD go back to put on weight. Its not a fact that is easy to swallow, trust me cause I also did once! You be proud of...
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    Guy's annoying RTM questions/advice thread

    I only had a piece of fish on my first two nights. I always thought that cottage cheese in itself was a protein too. If you plan plan and plan some more you will be just fine. Even now after I have been flying solo so to speak I still plan my weeks meals, not only does it save money it...
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    Guy's annoying RTM questions/advice thread

    Hi Guy, Imagine my suprise when I did get the books and there was no mention of weights of food anywhere. When I spoke to my LLC she advised me to have more or less 150 - 180 gr of protein and a bowl of salad (from day 3) I worked my protein as a palm size give or take but have to admit that...
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    Pics in underwear... GULP!

    Anna what a wonderful hour glass shape you have you lucky lucky girl. You look great, but imagine how great you will look when those last few pesky pounds go. If I had to give you any advice, try and get to the 10 stone I am regretting not doing it now. I stopped when I got to 11 stone. Keep...
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    100 days in photos included

    You look super sexy. Well done you must feel like a million dollars. :D
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    Quotes of inspiration!

    Love this one BL it made me giggle. My favourite quote is. If you always do what you always did you are always going to get what you always got.
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    Bit disheartened again

    Hey Andy Focus on your achievements to date not on a week were the loss was less than expected. In my last two months on the diet I had weeks were I lost 1lb sometimes less and I remember bursting into tears one time I just felt like it was all going wrong again. Hang in there it will go...
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    I'm finally there! 100lbs lost in just 18 weeks!

    Wooohoo, congratulations what an awesome way to start the New Year. Well done!!!
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    :8855: What I am - Edia Brickell and The New Bohemians
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Under the Milky Way - Church
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Spirit in the Sky - Doctor and the medics
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    I HAVE COMPLETED RTM!!!! Whoo!! Out into the great big world....eeep!!!

    My friend I hope that 2009 will bring you even more success and happiness. Well done you are an amazing lady.
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    Happy Birthday Bekimo!!!!!!

    Happy Birthday fellow Capricorn. :candle1::birthday:
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    Any Veteran LL'ers out there.....?

    No the stone snuck up on me while I was on holiday....naughty me. Its all gone again bar 1 nasty little pound still hanging in there. My weight goes up and down so drastically that I now just check if my one pair of jeans fit (they do not stretch) if they do then I don't worry too much. It...
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    Any Veteran LL'ers out there.....?

    Also meant to add. Christmas was the most off plan meal I have had in a year I really did :17729::eatdrink023: And hilariously I weigh less today than I did on Christmas morning. WEIRD.
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    Any Veteran LL'ers out there.....?

    The most amazing thing to me is that I have managed to put on a stone but it goes again in a week. I am trying to figure out what it is that makes my weight jump around so manically. The only thing I have done (not done) in the last two months was exercise, I hurt my hip so couldn't do much...
  241. Tange

    RTM early?

    Hi Hannah, Purely statistically speaking, 90% of people who do that put the weight back on. Its ultimately your decision but if you think about it what is 4 more weeks. Good luck with which ever decision you make.
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    Laststraw.....

    Glad you had a good time. Its alwasy hard to say goodbye isnt it.
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    Any Veteran LL'ers out there.....?

    Hi BL, Pasta does the same to me, if I have a normal portion for dinner I can be between 4 - 6 pounds heavier the next day :eek: I stick to granary bread but only really eat bread at the weekends for breakfast.
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    Anyone fancy a game?

    Daisy we are doing one hit wonders...I know it was my not so clever idea :D
  245. Tange

    Anyone fancy a game?

    Key Largo - Bertie Higgins
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    Merry Christmas Skinny Mini's!!!

    Thank you BL. And the same to you and yours. what a wonderful year it has been. To all the lovely people on Mini's hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all the happiness for 2009. :109::47::xmassign:
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    Christmas- it really is madness!

    If there is loads of wine I am not too phased about the food :D:D:D Only kidding. I agree with you BL, its insane the amount of food people eat. Saying that I could eat my body weight in brussel sprouts, apart from the windy situation that induces its not too bad for you :p I think I am in...
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    Week 8 WI

    Woohoo well done Pete thats amazing. :D
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    First shopping trip

    Nice one Pete, I am sure you will be the handsomest bloke at Christmas ;) Nothing quite like shopping and finding your old size is ridiculously to large.
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    Merry xmas everyone

    Lynn How awesome to see you back. Well done on your losses so far awesome. The same to you hope you have a wonderful fun and love filled Christmas and that 2009 will bring you happiness and success. T
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