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Well yet again i have let myself down by not updating on here! My LLC is a great believer in thought records etc and this week should have had daily updates due to personal circumstances! Last week saw me lose four pounds and then this week another 3 pouns totalling 3 and a half pounds in total...

Thanks hun, sorry for the delay=had crap week :-(

Thanks hun :-) Sorry taken so long to reply!

Again its taken me an age to catch up - must do more often as writing things down often helps! Have had a fairly good week, lost two pounds-wasn't over happy but wasn't disappointed as a loss is a loss hey. I have my period, well sort off-i usually take a few days to come on but its now...

Thanks GracieLou-yeah me the whippet! lol

Well done, love reading your updates! Good luck with RTM - u can do it-u know u can now :-)

Hannah that comment about your friend made me think-wow! We don't really do we - well not before LL! Congrats on the shred-not too sure what it is but exercise i assume (sound completely blonde, am a natural blonde and really true to the name sometimes! lol) Keep up the good work! :-)

I don't post often as have been a bit lazy of late but just popped in to see how you got on on your hol! Sounds like u had a fab time with your sister. You inspired me from the beginning as I have about the same to lose as you so take what u have lost so far and dismiss the holiday gain. I...

Message to Clara-where do i find your online diary hun????

Thanks Julz-always good to read encouraging words and be inspired by others! Well today it is Thursday and my LLC told me i need to write down more as this past week has been a stressful one-don't really want to write it on here mind. Anyhow, i had food thoughts past few days and on Sunday...

Well done Hannah- i always readyours and some others diaries to keep me inspired during these early stages! I am missing your boobs-sounds wrong but u know what i mean the 'swinging avatar!!!' Mine actually look like that although i'm not sure i could swing them like that!!! LOL Have a good week :-)

Thanks Clara! Just awaiting the actual classification but that won't be too long now! As for the job it is really getting me down :-( Oh well sure that will come in good time! Hope u are well x

Thanks-was a nice feeling!!! :-) Good luck with your goals.

Thanks Julz, i have stuck to the packs and upped my water again-the st clements is working thankfully! Last night we went to a friend's BBQ i didn't miss the food at all in all fairness! I am struggling past week with gall bladder type pains, terrible gurgling and windy pops! Hoping it will...

Sorry all have not been very good at keepingup to date and saying thanks for all the comments! Pretty annoyed at the moment as still trying to find a job :-( I lost four pounds this week-totalling 22 pounds in total, i can now feel such a difference particularly in the clothing department-u...

Well what with all the lovely weather and things needing to be done in the house (immersion work on Friday) i have been rather lax in writing my diary! All is good at the moment and each day is becoming easier, i managed to sit through my first BBQ of the season on Friday and it was fine! I had...

Thanks GracieLou! Yes all good and feeling good from achieving that at the weekend :-) I look at your weigh losses and those of others and it keeps me going!

Just think of how much you have achieved not 'the blip' well done! :-)

Thanks :-)

Well done on all the exercise!! Doing brill, put me to shame!

Well done everyone, keep at it! Weekend is nearly over aswell :-)

Well done hun, not long now to go until goal for you! You must be so proud of yourself. Thanks for inspiring me too :-)

Well done on the 3 pound loss-excellent news! I agree with the whole 'onion' thing and the layers will soon be peeled away and we can all deal with the issues that have brought us to where we are today! Without sounding 'twee' i am sure your son would be incredibly proud of your achievements...

Well it has been a few days as been away for the weekend in Cardiff-shopping weekend with Mum and sister! Was booked before i started LL so knew it would be a challenge! On Friday we met my other sister for lunch in Las Iguanas-everyone had three courses and i had a shake! Didn't really...

Thanks Gracie Lou-its tough but i agree with the onion thing, i have so many layers to peel mind which takes time hey!!! U are doing so well, i am useless at reading others diaries i have to be honest! I do read them but need to start commenting aswell!

WOWSERS!!! Amazing loss-how did you do that?? Do u exercise aswell? I have had a good week, apart from period from hell playing havoc with my ability to drink water! Lost three pounds and a loss is a loss hey!! Roll on next week's losses ladies!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Primark-love the place but none of the clothes fit me! Can't wait for some more losses and then a trip there will be in order! Where are u off on hols, anywhere nice???

Giggled at the 'ball experience' i had a similar one! lol Hope you feeling ok today, it is nearly Friday :-) Have a nice weekend!

Just a quick one as off to weigh in in ten mins! I have had a funny two days, yesterday i only had three packs :-( and hardly any water i know thats naughty but its TOTM and i felt rough! Anyhow today has been better, upped water (still not back to my 3.5 litres so that needs to be my focus for...

Another day of a missed diary-yesterday was Sunday and stayed on plan, no real problems only my water intake seems to have reduced past few days :-( I think it is because it is TOTM and i feel fat and bloated anyway! Monday today and i can't believe it is day 19-it has gone so quickly, i am...

Lol at you both on the 'loo talk' funny thing i just got off the phone to my Mum saying, 'I think i'm bunged up!!!! Its TOTM Mum so could be that adding to it!' What are we like, our live becomes food packs, water and lootimes!! Well done on the two pound loss-thats great!!

Thanks all! :-) Yeah so far so good! I decided to do a bakeathon today-wasn't intended but then it got out of hand! I love cooking and after i had been for a swim i decided to make hubby something nice for his tea, poor fella has been off work for five weeks after and op and now as he was due to...

Just popping in to say hi! :-) Hope all is well and you are having a good day!

Well done, i love reading your diary! I can relate to the holiday dilemma, i'm suppose to be going away for two weeks sun in July and not sure what to do either :-)

Well done ladies on the losses (and soon to be losses for new starters!) Keep motivated :-)

Well done on the loss :-) Keep me inspired!

Day 15 and the i haven't written in the diary for a day or so! Had weigh in last night and lost another 5 pounds so thats 12 in total! Hopefully week 3 will bring me to a stone and more! I am feeling better, more in control of my thoughts since handing the essay in and starting to visualise me...

That is brill 'A lighter life' i have good news too- 5 pound loss for my second week :-) Happy bunny tonight! Tried my second bar just now-limit myself to one a week at the moment as chocolate is my vice and don't want to rely on this as my 'fix' if you know what i mean! I had the nut fudge bar...

Well done on taking the 'plunge' i shall think of you tonight when i weigh in as its my 2nd weigh in at 6.30pm! Wishing u lots of success! Its tough but hopefully worth it!! I have had 12 really good days and 2 bad days so if u weigh that up it can't be all bad!!!

Thank you!!! Will let you all know-my Mum said today you can see a difference so lets hope it shows on the scales! I put a top on today that haven't worn since started LL and arms feel loose as does around the horrible middle!

LOL The 'thong' thing made me laugh=however can u find them comfortable! My friend who is lets say 'a larger lady' like myself has always worn them so once i bought a classy M&S set complete with thong-JESUS i agree most uncomfortable thing ever!!! LOL

Hiya all, as some of you might know i love my 'frappe' style shakes! Anyhow i decided to 'mix it up' a bit today so had half banana, half chocolate, crushed ice and water---was delish!!! 2nd weigh in tomorrow for me and i don't think i have lost that much-just have a feeling if you know what i mean!

Many thanks Magda! Your weigh loss is very impressive!!!

I wouldn't mind seeing that film! Me and hubby are off to watch Fat and Furious' tomorrow-not really my type of film but its his treat for being so patient with me with this essay!!! Have a good day :-)

Thank you all :-) Yesterday i felt so bad about not getting my Dad a pressie (so busy doing essay!!) that I made a cake-mmmmmm it was fabulous and i am pleased to report i did not lick any spoons!! It was like victoria sponge only with fresh cream and strawberries plus then i also decorated it...

Well done on your continued journey-and resisting the cheese!! :-)

Well done 'Candothis!' fab result!! I too have struggled this week, stayed 100% abstinent mind so we shall see!

Thanks all! I am chuffed that it has been sent! All i need now is to take it to uni tomorrow aswell. Had a blip this afternoon -not food but a good cry! Am really missing food and feel mad for crying about it but it is getting to me! :-(

Day 11 is officially a good day! Well thats because its nearly another day complete of LL but more importantly to me at the moment I have FINISHED my essay!!! YEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! :-) I am very happy and would normally reward myself with chocolate but for today I am rewarding myself with a bath...

Thanks Hannah, all great advice! The exercise thing is a nono starter for me as i'm just plain lazy these past few days! I think its the uni pressure with this last essay (hand in tomorrow then will refocus again!) I love coffee but unfortunately it really doesn't like me- sort of IBS symptoms...

Thanks Clara, always here with wise words!!! Thats one of my biggest problems see i am such a bloody perfectionist that if i get anything below 60% i am devastated and beat myself up!!! I usually get 62% its an ongoing joke with uni peers cos i say i'm sure they look at the numbers and think...

Thanks Hannah, all great advice! The exercise thing is a nono starter for me as i'm just plain lazy these past few days! I think its the uni pressure with this last essay (hand in tomorrow then will refocus again!) I love coffee but unfortunately it really doesn't like me- sort of IBS...

I feel like i've let myself down with this essay Clara i think thats the problem why i'm feeling crappy! When I finished PLO I just felt awful-drained and although i started essay whilst on PLO-ultra organised i now feel it is one of the worst i have written! I am not 'academic' by any means and...

100% abstinent!! Anything looks lovely at the moment LadyT! But thanks, yeah just think i'm on a downer all round, previous argument with hubby (all fine now), stress of completing essay and nearly TOTM - Probably just hormones hey! I am going to try the chocolate pack tonight hot with a bit of...

LOL 'One fine day!' yeah i had the feeling of 'too good to be true!' up until now of course! Oh well, i'm hoping it will pass-sure it will! I felt really rough earlier so took to my bed with paracetemol. I too am not a water fan, but have been managing to drink a fair amount, up until about now...

Thanks Clara, i don't mind people not reading it really as i just use it as my 'therapy!' if you know what i mean. I think the realisation of this coming to an end (the degree that is!) and having no job is dawning on me. Problem is i left another profession (teaching) as there was no 'money...

Thank you 'One fine day' it is hard i'm finding it really tough today if i'm honest! I just want to give up and have a meal, but then i felt like this yesterday too and i didn't so i know there is some willpower in me somewhere! Not too worried about the roast dinner, i do think that will be...

I'm not really sure how to do messages etc, will have a look now in the week when this essay is complete! But thanks! :-)

Ohhhh i have a Kenwood Smoothie to go-best thing ever, my fave is half ice, half water, vanilla pack and a shot of coffee-its fantastic! Also coffee in the banana is nice too!

U can do it!!!!! Can i ask, i am on day 10 and is it normal for my every thought to be about food?????!!!!!

I can't wait to see the pics but as i am new can't see them as yet :-( Few more posts and i will hopefully be able to see them. You are doing great!

Day 10 of LLT - have woken with a slight headache!!! :-( Oh well it will pass i know that. I need to get this assignment nailed today, only 450 words to go so CAN DO that-need more of this attitude!!! I cannot stop thinking about food, i am even googling restaurant menus-not sure this is...

Not disappointed anyone hun, u are human after all! I think best to start tomorrow fresh - new mindsight, don't let this eat you up (mind u thats what i'm good at!!!)

PS I did 450 words of essay! 450 to go! And also got results for last essay, 2 marks off a first-happy days!

Day 9 nearly over with and i'm taking one day at a time. I worry on a daily basis as am supposed to be going away in July (probably All Inclusive) and also four days in Dublin and have two weddings-arggghhhh! My Mum reminded me to think of the here and now and the next seven weeks and cross each...

Very emotive letter Gem! We are who we are faults and lapses and all-it doesn't mean we are we only human! Keep at it and don't beat yourself up too much, you have come so far and people like me who are in the early stages admire that! Have a lovely evening :-)

Many thanks and well done to you too! I had hoped for a little more on my first weigh in too-weighed on Wednesday evening and lost seven pounds too! Keep at it, we can do it! Day 9 for me, to be honest whatever happens (don't want to sound like i'm giving up) but whatever happens i now know i...

How do i PM you Clara??? Not a clue! lol Day nine for me and feeling good-well at the moment! I'm sure i have smelly breath today- maybe the sign that i am in ketosis??? Went to bed at 8.30pm last night as felt awful and had a headache, can't believe i actually went to sleep i must have needed...

Oh and thank you Clara, just realised thats all i've done is rant!!!

Are u in social work then i take it???? No doubt one of my peer group-level three?? I had a FAB placement was so lucky and really enjoyed. Should have started LL whilst on PLO think it would have been easier but heyho i'm doing it now! What did u do your masters in???? I have always wanted to...

Luckily bill wasn't as much BUT will be as they then informed me although it had passed MOT it has a nail in one of the other tyres-great more expense! I feel like poop all in all a c**p day for me, lucky i haven't managed to lapse and eat food-i don't feel good or proud but think thats because...

Just got back from Carmarthen, in uni in Swansea! Spend my life on the road! Its on my best practice to date-social work degree! Eeeks! Need to get more done tonight now, at least another 300 words then i only have 600 left for tomorrow! Just had a barney with hubby and at this point what...

Wish i could be like that Clara!!! A friend is able to do that but i've never been able to unfortunately. I have managed 300 words so far this morning - yey! The essay is in a bit of a mess but only 900 words to go now and then i can sort it out! Thanks Clara! Whereabouts in Wales are u???

Day 8 in the LL house! Am feeling ok today, full of motivation for LL but really worried about this essay-need to try an get it finished! I have never been so behind with an essay at this stage, it is 4000 words and i have 1200 to go by Monday, hoping to get 600 done today and then 600 tomorrow...

Thanks LadyT, Yeah only one bar a week for me -or maybe none after tasting that!

Thanks-lets hope so hey!!!

What a day! Not felt like eating much and didn't have first food pack until midday. Anyhow had another at 2.30 then another at 5pm so all good! I know i haven't drunk enough water today as have had a real niggle-i had coffee this morning and have always suffered with like IBS and think this has...

Well done Mandie, its tough when u have a day like that-mine was yesterday and to be honest i've hardly drunk anything today (1 litre so far) and was really late for packs - 2 had now mind! My LLC just rang and said she hadn't realised i was having IVF-ARRRRGHHHH I'M NOT! Well not yet anyhow as...

FANTASTIC, well done you :-)

First weigh in for me tonight-eeekkks! Will let you know :-) Hope to lose as i'm due on! Day 6 (yesterday) was the hardest for me by miles but today is another day! Have a good day all :-)

Thanks Clara, Just what i needed-can i bottle u please!?? Today is another day and i'm feeling good again-was so strange yesterday! This whole Lighter Life for me is part of developing into a more positive me, for the last three years i have felt like a total failure! I lost my job as a...

Hiya yeah the porridge is too sweet for me and i have a really sweet tooth! Struggling today, not feeling too bright and thinking of food all the time-its constant! Arggghhhhh. Managed 500 words of essay so getting there! Hoping tomorrow is another day!

Thanks Gembritney! I keep looking at your losses because i am a similar height, BMI is just over 40 and need to get it down to 30 or below for IVF! Will update tomorrow x

Day 6 today and i have woken up and had a bath with my fave Lush products :-) I am feeling fine, got a little niggle and a few problems with 'No 2s!' oh well could be worse! I am due on within the next week and suffering a bit with period pains-could do with some food! Is it normal to be...

Wow, well done Possum and Candothis! I'm not so sure i will lose that much as totm is due-weigh in is Wednesday so we shall see! What a fabulous start for you both! :-)

Lol love it Welsh's-we like to say Welshies!! Yeah as far South West as you can get and thats me-only ten mins drive to the beach from my town :-) Very lucky! Glad to hear you are feeling better and as the saying goes, 'What doesn't kill us makes us stronger' some truth in that i think!

Thanks LadyT!!! Seeing your weight loss spurs me on and that of others :-)

Hi there all and thanks to 'Size 16 will do' for starting this thread! I'm Nicola and i started on Thursday last week (5th May) - gosh not taking the mickey of AA group but it sounds like thats where i am introducing myself like that! LOL I have over four stone to lose and have used this...

Hi there, I am going to join the May starters too-there is a thread 'May Satrters' which you can post on. I started last Thursday! Good luck, speak to you on the May thread!

Thanks, yes will see how i go over next eight weeks and then discuss hols etc with LLC to see what i can do. How does the LLL work??? What sort of food are you allowed?

Thanks! Wow you have lost loads of weight -what has kept you so motivated??? I am a little worried for July as we are supposed to be going on hols for 2 weeks-probably all inclusive and then 2 weddings and four days in Dublin-eeekkkks! What will i do then???? Will keep updating, am going to...

Day 5! Wow that has gone quickly! Woke up feeling as fresh as a dasiy although not sleeping too well at the moment-side effect???? Took student to college, went to surgery and blood pressure has dropped already :-) Had a porridge this morning again have to say i find it a bit too sweet! I am...

Lottery sounds good atm - although i suppose weigh lost could seem like winning the lottery to some hey! :-)

I would say the BMI thing is overrated! I think if i followed the BMI healthy weight you wouldn't be able to actually see me! LOL You have done so well so far and if thats your target thats your target, probably more likely to maintain aswell! I need to get my BMI to 30 or under, currenty is...

I just LOVE reading all of these entries - makes me feel that it is all worth it! Well done for going out in the rain, has been really windy here in SW Wales today!

Thanks Clara, Just input the information but it isn't showing! LOL Feeling a bit funny today, woke up feeling amazing and then gradually felt worse-bad side (right hand gallbladder type pain) and also like period pains, i am due on mind. I also feel a bit dizzy, suppose thats normal with the...

Thanks GemBritney and LadyT!!! I found yesterday afternoon a bit of a struggle was thinking of food all the time! Decided to go for a swim with my Mum, problem is before i went i had the spicy curry food pack-oh my oh my it was foul!!!! I love curry etc but this was gross! The swim took my mind...

Thanks all! And thanks Hannah for pointing me in the right direction!!! Look forward to keeping you informed and also keeping informed lol

Thanks Hannah for the tip, well here it is! Think it will keep me sane as i already seem to be addicited to this site and find inspiration from you all! So here goes the start of my diary for all you ladies that might want to read (if not its therapy in itself to write it down hey! lol) I am...

Well i went and was told i am 'very nearly' in ketosis and have day 2-all heading in the right direction i think!!! LLC also gave me Minestrone and Shepherds Pie to try-had chilli last night and it was DISGUSTING not so much the taste but more the look!!! LOL May have minestrone for my lunch...

Well done, still focused and not feeling well! All you lovely ladies are keeping me going through my first few days! It is day 3 for me today and to be honest i'm not as bad as i thought i have drunk 3.5 litres a day and then the packs on top of this fluid intake-in fact i feel BETTER!!! I have...

Awww thanks all! Bad start to the day so far-woke with the most astounding headache at 5.30am (not sleeping either!) but I uffer from migraines so was to be expected. I took my LLC's advice and took 2 x paracetemol, 2x ibuprofen and a black coffee at that ungodly hour then went back to bed-have...

Hi Hannah Just wanted to say well done you! I have started LL today and reading stories like your keep me going in what i know will be a difficult start to my journey! I am not feeling too bad at the moment - have spent most of the day weeing though!!!! LOL I like you get those 'crooked...

Thanks! Where u off on hols? Will u be doing LL whilst away?? We are going on hols beginning of July-probably all inclusive-might bring food packs mind and just have one meal a day, not sure will see how it goes! Thanks for the luck think i'll need it-worst time of night for me is now so...

Hiya I am in Carmarthen group although hubby is a MASSIVE swans fan hence the name! lol. How are u finding it? I have been great all day but as i'd expected now is the worst time of day for me-will be time for another pack soon mind! Saying that i'm so bloody full of drinking water i feel...

Hi Mandie, Good to hear you are ok! I have been fine today, so far have drunk 3 litres of water and had 3 food packs-not as bad tasting as i thought (but then its only day 1! lol). I'm not even really sure how to use this site so forgive me if i'm not too sure! Be good to keep updated, would i...

Hi all, Just started LL today, 3 food packs down and just a slight headache- i suffer terribly with headaches anyhow! Nice to hear all the motivational stories as i have a lot to lose! :o Any tips advice???