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How do you know all this?! Extremely useful info and greatly appreciated :)

Minerva, your post is provably THE MOST USEFUL I have read yet! Lol I've been really struggling the last two weeks. I use a calorie counter app on my mob to record everything I eat (shows Carb, protein and fat grammes as well as calories ingested) and when I compare to the first two weeks when I...

Thanks Pinkie, that's useful. We've had great weather and everyone been in their t-shirts, shorts etc and I'm walking about Baltic with 2 x jumpers on! Lol

What's the deal with feeling SO COLD?!!! Does it mean that my metabolism has slowed down (and if so what can I do about that)? Or does it mean things are working as they should be? Look forward to hearing from you as fearful thinking it means my metabolism slowed down as only way I can think to...

Hi there, just a note of caution... you're energy levels will more than likely be quite depleted in the first week as your body adapts to reduced carbs. I would also explain to your PT (if you havent already) as they may wish to vary your programme accordingly in relation to reduced carbs and...

Thanks ladies. Not a good week (emotional roller coaster and self medicated with food - 2lbs back on!) but started the Transitions Module today which was useful. Time to get back on track :)

I cant go near the bars for the same reason and dont get them from my counsellor at all now and stick to soups/shakes and my meal. Think the cravings defo linked to negative emotions and boredom. Guess its a case of recognising what it is and learning how to deal with it... easier said than...

After two good weeks and loss of 8.5lbs over the 14 days I've started to have mental cravings!! Driving me nuts and not looking forward to weigh in on Tues. Anyone else had similar experiences it tips to overcome the cravings??

Thanks Minerva. Yeh, do need to wind my neck in a bit as only on week 2 lol. Great to get feedback on here though as it really helps you to understand and 'normailise' things a bit. Also find that supporting others also helps to reinforce your own conviction as well as help others (hopefully). :)

Hi all, just quick question re Headaches and Dizziness. I'm on week 2 of LLL and find now I'm getting well headachy even though I'm drinking 3+liters water daily. Also, had a couple of dizzy spells yesterday when getting up from sitting to standing. Does this go away? Thanks :)

Hi Angie0476, once you are into LLL a few days your desire and cravings simply go away. Hard to beleive I know but it does. The restriction on carbs (approx 50gms daily) combined with the protein ratio regulates your insulin level and it seems also to put you into borderline ketosis which helps...

Defo not selfish or horrid... just a bit frustrated which as I say, can be fully understood albeit a bit crooked thinking lol. This is the second time i've been on LLL. Wasnt ready the last time (2 years ago) and didnt want to put much effort into changing my attitude or behaviour. Things...

Hi Angie0476, My understanding is that the LLL runs in 4 week or monthly blocks. I was very fortunate as I got to speak to my counselor literally two days before the block started which was on Tuesday 5 April -there will be no more intakes into our group until the first Tuesday in May now. It...

Thanks NewMe2009, kind of figured that it would be better to eat my foodpack and so did. I dont actually mind the manky taste as when I have it then I know the eating plan is working. It comes and goes with me, some days I have it alot but other days inc the last couple I havent had it and i...

Hi there, I'm guessing that the manky taste you get in your mouth signifies that you are in some stage of ketosis? Also, what I am wondering is should I stay like this e.g. not have my last shake before bed so I stay in this fat burning zone or is it better still to have your shake? :confused...

Hi Haley. i'm not sure about this one as vinegar contains citric acid which I beleive is a no-no. However, I see that vinegar is included in the condiments list. I too would like to know about balsamic vinegar as it offers great flavouring in small amounts. I'm currently using a balasmic based...

Hi Haley, I am a keen exerciser and got caught out the last time on LLL trying to keep up with my usual fitness regime. I intend to slow things right down (to a stop if necessary for the interim) and exercise very much on how I feel. I've been looking for an excuse though not to go to the gym...

Hi, re: the going to the toilet/needing to wee so much slow down after a while? Was up three times last night and had planned to go and visit my mate who works in a shop in the town but talked myself out of it and subsequently and stupidly missed out on some social time. I know there's toilets...

Thanks Tilleymonster, Think thats what i'm going to do. I've been looking for an excuse not to got to the gym (20+ years of going and bit fed up now! lol) but always been to scared to take a break in case I put on weight. At least this way it should be a win win situation + i've spoken to one of...

Hi JimJam89, I just got my food packs this evening so due to start tomorrow... hoping for similar weight loss too. Minerva - that post was really useful, not looking forward to the first week at all lol. Your post is defo motivational :)

Hi there, I am an avid exerciser who is about to embark on Lighterlife Lite this evening for the second time. I tried it before without much success but that was due to me not wanting to give up on my over keen workouts at the time. Things have changed now and I am quite looking forward to...

Just a quick message to say "Hi" :) I've never used a forum before but have come across this one a few times when doing internet searches for reviews on diets/slimming and found it to be really useful. I'm starting Lighterlife Lite this evening... tried it 2 years ago with little success but...