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    How Jordan , katie price lost 2 stone in 6 weeks

    Ah, I know it well, that's Jason Vale's juice. Or 'green goo' as it's known in our house. It sounds grim but is actually really tasty. I did a week's juice retreat with him, which was an excellent experience - as well as losing about 6lbs and a couple of inches of tummy bloat.
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    back from honeymoon

    Hello All It feels a very long time since I was last here! Am back from wedding and honeymoon and now a married woman. But, unlike AmandaJayne, I did go mad on holiday. Ate 'heartily', shall we say, and am feeling the consequences now! I have some packs left over so today is the first...
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    long time, no see

    there are some pics here: gettingready2.JPG :: 0007 - getting ready @ Fotopic.Net wedding_AmandaArriving4.JPG :: 0032 - Amanda arriving @ Fotopic.Net wedding_AmandaArriving6.JPG :: 0034 - Amanda arriving @ Fotopic.Net
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    long time, no see

    Hello Everyone Not been around for a few weeks, have been busy getting married and going on honeymoon! Needless to say, I enjoyed the honeymoon rather too much and have fallen off the LL wagon good and proper. Started back on the foodpacks yesterday and will rejoin the development class...
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    antibiotics

    I've been put on a 4-month course of antibiotics. I think my weightloss might have slowed a smidge, but I've still lost 17lbs in the last six weeks so it's not too bad. I did struggle with the fact they might slow the loss, but I decided they were more important. The weight will still come...
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    can't have the new packs ....

    hahaha, yes, my LLC is male! But, not a young one. Might enjoy the meetings more if there were some eye candy to gawp at :-) The new flavourings have thickeners in them (which I guess is why they can go a bit gloopy if over-whizzed), which the others don't have. It might be that. Am going...
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    start managment tomorrow ...

    Hi AJ Did ok. It wasn't a class so much, as it was only me. LLC ran through a few things and gave me the books - you were right - so much to digest. Am still ploughing through. Day 1 was yesterday. Had some plain cottage cheese. Not much to get excited about but I had butterflies before...
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    AJs Maintenance Journey Part 1

    Wow! AJ, I've just re-read both your management threads from start to finish, and have c&p'd a lot of it into another document which I'm going to print and keep re-reading. Today is my first day of route to management, and I still feel as if I have a very long way to go .....
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    start route to management today

    Am feeling a bit anxious. Have stocked up on cottage cheese and tofu - just need to find ways of making them interesting. I think the Marigold bouillon will come into it's own here. Going to re-read AJs thread for inspiration & advice!
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    can't have the new packs ....

    I was so excited about the new flavours, and have tried both of them. Not overly thrilled with the strawberry, but the banana is gorgeous. But, I seem to be intolerent to them. First time I had one, I got very itchy ears and throat. I thought it might be hayfever, or because I had a cold...
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    start managment tomorrow ...

    ... eek! Had a good chat with my LLC last night. I have really struggled the last couple of weeks and am repeatedly falling off the wagon. Not with 'proper' food, either, but more of the crisps and chocolate variety. Life is running away with me. I had a cold last week, and felt...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hello Everyone Had weigh-in last night and have more stats for you. Am now at my original goal weight, although I've shifted it downwards a bit now. Also exactly one month until my wedding, which is when I'd always said I was going to start management. So, I am doing just that. Although WI...
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    How many inches have you lost?

    Gosh Goomba, they are great stats. Feel a bit of a failure in comparision, my inch loss is nothing like yours, despite losing almost the same amount!
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    How many inches have you lost?

    I'm 5'6", an in 17 weeks I've lost 3st 12lbs in that time, I've shrunk by: neck - 1" each upper arm - 2" bust - 3.5" (bit disappointed with that one, have only gond down from a 34HH to a 32H) waist - 4.5" stomach - 7.5" hip - 7" each thigh - 5" each calf - 1.5"
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Good to have you back, Toots. Mindless, your loss is still as incredible as ever!! Thanks for working out our total losses, it's pretty amazing, isn't it. I fell off the wagon and skipped last week's class but lost 3lbs last night (a fortnight's loss) which isn't brilliant but could be a...
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    My B4 and During pictures...

    Wow, Red, you look amazing, what a transformation. Are your stats up to date? You don't look as if you have a spare 20lbs on you, in the recent pic, never mind 50 of em!!
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    Banana Shake

    hey GG, have emailed, of course I'll do you a swap, don't want you missing out!
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    joh117 before and after photos

    wow, what a transformation, you look great
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    Banana Shake

    I tried both the new ones last night. Was surprised that I liked them - although the banana is by far my favourite of the two. Thought they both tasted like Angel Delight (I always make my shakes up with only about 200ml water so they're quite 'strong'). Can't wait to mix choc and banana...
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    End of Foundation - amazing

    wow, what amazing stats, well done you
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    DulcoEase - is this ok?

    I would go with whatever works best, even if the Dulcoease are coated - the quantities will be minimal. Even if taking them were to slow your weightloss a fraction (and I doubt they will), surely getting rid of the pain is worth it. Don't be embarrassed, most of us have suffered exactly the...
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    First SHAKE:(

    nope, we're not allowed more than one either having said that, I have occasionally had two ....
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    well that's me told

    what a spineless loser! I got dumped by text once, 'have decided you're too fat and too common for me'. But common? What an effing cheek!!!!
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    DulcoEase - is this ok?

    if the LLC has said they're ok, I'm sure they are. Mine mentioned Dulcolax to me when I had a bit of a problem. I tend to take psyllium husks in my drinks, and they ease the situation now end. I stopped for a while, and heavens, did I know about it. Ouch!
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    How important is BMI?

    hey Pixie, what can I say, I'm a classy girl ... :D
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    Doe's anyone ever feel light headed?

    I suffered with light-headedness and fits of giddy spells too - from about week 10 until week 14, they're only just beginning to subside now. Don't know what caused it, saw GP, who tested BP along with other things, and she said it was just a phase, and if it didn't continue long-term, not...
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    How important is BMI?

    In my opinion, BMI is a load of toss. As has already been said, at very best it can be considered a rough guide. I am not judging numbers at all when it comes to 'weight' loss and management. For me it's not so much about what the scales say, more how I look and whether or not I am...
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    OK HERE GOES NOTHING..PICS!

    Pixie, you look so fantastic. Wish I was a smidgen as photogenic :D
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    First SHAKE:(

    you're only allowed one bar a day, so you won't be able to swap them all, I wouldn't have thought have you tried any of the other soups yet? I liked the chili at first, but can't stand the smell of it now but I have always really liked the mushroom. Was going to say 'enjoyed' but that's...
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    broken the 50lb barrier

    Had WI last night, my first 'development' class, having missed one. In the last fortnight, I've lost 5lbs, taking me to 51 in total. And only 1 stone from my initial goal. Might reappraise when I get there. Will fit into my wedding dress after all :D
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    New flavours arrived!

    we were told about them last night am looking forward to trying something new
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    First SHAKE:(

    My first was vanilla and I hated it. Really like it now, though. I have a good blender for home, and I bought a cheapy from Robert Dyas (and a tall plastic jug) that I keep in the office. The best way I've found is to put the water in first, then the powder, and whizz. Without a blender...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Another update from me, broke the 50lb barrier last night Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 11st 7lbs Goal Weight: 11st Total 51lbs in 15 weeks
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    Going into hospital on Tuesday

    Morning Good luck with the tooth - I had my wissies out under general too. I've just had a very minor op under general, whilst on LL. The hosp seemed ok with it, although the nurses wanted me to eat before I was discharged. As I was feeling a little woozy, I agreed to some soup but it...
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    74 days left....Aaargh!

    wow, what stunning photos, you look amazing - and so happy!
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    Day 100 !!!

    Thanks so much everyone. OH measured me last night: neck 36cm - 33cm (3cm loss) left upper arm 36cm - 30cm (6cm) right upper arm 39cm - 32cm (7cm) bust 108cm - 99cm (9cm) waist 88cm - 77cm (11cm) stomach 108cm - 93cm (15cm) hips 120cm - 104cm (16cm) left thigh 75cm - 64cm (11cm)...
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    D*mn it, I ~DID~ fit in my dress!!!!! :o) I'm now married!! Report & pics included!

    It's Day 100 today. I don't know exactly what I weigh at the moment, as missed my class, but as of last week, I'd lost 3st 4lbs. I do feel different, and yes, I can really notice it. More than the reading on the scales though, my favourite bit has been the measuring tape. I've lost quite a...
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    forgotten my food packs.....doh!

    I've done that once and had to go without all day. have three when I got home, and five the next day, to make up. Now I always keep a couple of emergency sachets at work, just in case.
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    Day 100 !!!

    So, here it is, a day I never thought I'd reach. 100 days of LighterLife soups and shakes. (OK, I know, I had the *ahem* occasional blip, but I at least got to Day 86 without eating once). Annoyingly, I have no idea what I weigh now, having missed class on Monday. Would have been good to...
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    Combining 'normal food' with LL packs?

    So, here's my take on it. I managed to avoid food, parties, meals and family gatherings. Excuses got ever-more imaginative and people who I chose not to tell about LL did voice concerns. They were mostly fobbed off with 'crash-dieting for wedding' excuses, which is pretty much true! But, I...
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    D*mn it, I ~DID~ fit in my dress!!!!! :o) I'm now married!! Report & pics included!

    hope you're feeling better now .... Am sure you'll slide into your dress with no bother. I am in a race against time to get into my dress too. But, between first trying on the dress, and then deciding on it for definite (a delay of 3 weeks), I lost 3cm from my hips and 2cm from my bust...
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    bought my dress ....

    Thanks everyone, I am quite excited. There is a pic of the dress, but one of my friends is also on this site, and she's coming to the wedding, so I can't post the pic just yet. Will put up before and after photos - and a wedding pic - soon.
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    Hair loss

    I mentioned this in class last night (had been meaning to for ages) as my hair is coming out hugely. Whenever I brush, or run my hands through my hair, lots comes out, and as for the shower, urgh! But, having said that, I don't look as if there's noticably less there. My LLC said the same...
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    bought my dress ....

    I had left the dress-buying until very late in the day because of LL. There didn't seem any point in looking when I was at my heaviest as what suited my shape then wouldn't necessarily be right when I'm slimmer. Then I saw a dress I liked the look of in a magazine. Tracked down a shop which...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Wow, another week's gone, the time is flying! More stats: Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 11st 12lbs Goal Weight: 11st Total 46lbs in 13 weeks
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    LL Low Calorie Week

    Well, had weigh-in. Lost 1½ lbs. Not a huge amount, but all things considered: a) I was having milk in my sachets b) I fell off the wagon and had food at the weekend c) I'm on anti-biotics which I'd been warned would slow me down I'm ok with it. We also spoke to LLC about new flavourings. He...
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    LL Low Calorie Week

    Forgot to say, the sachets take a lot nicer with the milk than just water :)
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    LL Low Calorie Week

    Yep, I posted about this last week. We were told about it last Tuesday and started on Wednesday. I can't cope with that amount of dairy (the amount in the sachets is enough) so been having soya milk, which also disagrees with me. Not had anything like the 2 litres a day recommended, but I...
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    fell off the LL wagon ...

    I really like the shakes and soups with milk - after 12 weeks, it makes a nice change. Fell further off the wagon, though. Went to Ireland for a wedding. Managed to avoid the booze, just put a glass to my lips for the toasts, didn't actually drink any. But the food was harder to avoid...
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    fell off the LL wagon ...

    ... for the first time in 86 days. Went to choose the cheeses we're having at the wedding and of course, I couldn't decide without tasting. All of them. Oh well, am counting it as today's milk allowance, had my soups with water instead.
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    NICE publishes paper on VLCD - direct impact on LL

    We were told about it in class last night. For a week (starting today) we are supposed to add milk to our regime. 1½ litres of skimmed or 1.1 litres of semi (no full-fat allowed). You can have unsweetened soya instead but because of the calorie content, have to consume 2 litres a day. The...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hello one and all. Have had a grim couple of weeks, and frustratingly, the weightloss has slowed right down, but have a stats update for you ... Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 11st 13½lbs Goal Weight: 11st Total 44½lbs in 12 weeks
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    milk

    At class last night, we were told of the new directive that in week 13 we're to have a break from the 500kcal a day, and up it to 1000 for a week by adding milk to our diet. Bleugh. As I have soya milk, I have to add 2 litres a day (that's £3). I guess the shakes might be quite nice, and...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Got an update of my stats: Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 12st 3lbs Goal Weight: 11st Total 2st 13lbs in 10 weeks
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Oh dear, that's not good, Toots. Am a firm believer in fate, bigger and better is just waiting for you to walk through their door!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hope the job situatation's ok, Toots My new stats Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 12st 10lbs Goal Weight: 11st Total 34lbs in 8 weeks
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Morning All Hope everyone's doing good. Life is so frantic at the moment, I don't have any time for personal internet stuff (darn work!) so not been around much. Still, being busy keeps me out of mischief and out of the biscuit tin! Got new update, Toots: Virgogirl Start Date: 17th...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Fanstastic news, AJ, well done!!! Toots, new stats for me: Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 13st 3lbs Goal Weight: 11st Total 27lbs in 6 weeks
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    I survived !

    Thanks everyone, I was quite pleased with my willpower! Geri, I overheard my cousin ask mum if I was ok as she noticed I didn't eat, mum told her I'm fine but on a strict diet for the wedding (which is the truth)
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    LL side effect? I don't know...

    Snap! Since starting LL, I've had terrible trouble with the skin on my face. I have scaly dry patches and redness. I wondered if it's because I now have a lot less omega oil in my diet than before, and mentioned the problem to my LLC. Curiously, he didn't mention the possibility that I...
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    I survived !

    Had my first real test today, a family gathering involving a restaurant meal. Not seen my family since I started LL, and not told any of them what I'm doing. Had two hour drive to the restaurant with my mum, so I bit the bullet and told her. She was worried at first, but knows I'm clued up...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Morning All! Busy week but thought I'd update my stats. Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 13st 7lbs Goal Weight: 11st Week 1 - 9lbs Week 2 - 3lbs Week 3 - 5lbs Week 4 - 4lbs Week 5 - 2lbs Total lost so far - 23lbs Am a bit disappointed in the 2lbs...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Morning All, Not been around for a few days but am still plodding along. Had 4th weigh-in last night. Toots, would you update the stats for me please? Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 13st 9lbs Goal Weight: 11st Week 1 - 9lbs Week 2 - 3lbs Week 3...
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    omega oil?

    Thanks, yes I'll leave it another couple of weeks and see what happens. Fingers crossed it clears up. If it does continue to get worse, I might take the oil even if it does slow down the weightloss a bit. I'd rather be slighter bigger on my wedding day than have a red, scaly, lumpy face...
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    Ketostix hassle

    I had to try six branches of Boots before I got some. The other five told me they'd sold out (although I saw the assistant clutching a suspiciously similar-looking box!). Howver, none of them asked me what I wanted them for. They'll get short shrift if they do, none of their blinking business.
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    omega oil?

    Thanks Toots, that's reassuring. Perhaps I'll wait a week or two and see what happens. My skin all over has gone horrid - dry, flaky, scaly and spotty - arms and legs especially. Am exfoliating and moisturising like mad but nothing's working. Fingers crossed that and the wretched rosacea...
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    psyllium husks

    My LLC isn't keen, but I've been taking a tsp two or three times a day with my drinks and I don't think it's hindered my loss so far (only three weeks in). I find the benefits of taking them far outweighs any slowing of weightloss.
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    Hi All......Newbie B2B here. Starting LL tomorrow!

    Hello and welcome There seems to be a fair few of us brides here. Certainly it was wedding panic which made me start LL. My big day is 21st June and ideally I'd like to shift 4 or 5 stone by then! I've just started my 4th week, and at third weigh-in on Tuesday, I've lost a total of...
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    week 4 weigh in

    wow, that's staggering, well done
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    omega oil?

    Would anyone be able to give me some advice? Before starting LL, I'd take a tbsp of an omega oil blend every day. For the last three weeks, I've not been taking it. It might be coincidence, but I've noticed a dramatic increase in my rosacea in that time. Having done lots of internet...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Toots, more stats to be updated please! :) Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 13st 13lbs Goal Weight: 11st Week 1 - 9lbs Week 2 - 3lbs Week 3 - 5lbs Total lost so far - 17lbs thank you
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    Great stuff!

    fantastic start, very well done xx
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    yesterday was a toughie

    Apologies, this is a self-indulgent thread, bit of a whine and pat on the back. Just letting off a bit of steam .... Had a really bad day at work yesterday, including fighting with the boss (just verbal, not actual fisticuffs!) and everything that could go wrong, did. Those sorts of...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Wow, £14k investment to become an LLC? Wow. If anyone's in London, and considering being a counsellor, they've got a stand at One Life Live Exhibition - Olympia, London 2 - 4 March 2007 - Improve Your Work Life Balance which I might go to. Anyway, Toots, would you update my stats...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Mindless, you didn't update your current weight! Mindless Start Date - 8th Jan 2007 Start weight - 25st 7llbs Current weight - 24st 5lbs 23st 4lbs Goal Weight - 14st 4llbs Week 1 - 16lbs:D :D :D Week 2 - 11lbs:D :D :D Week 3 - 04lbs:sigh: Weight loss so far - 31lbs Amazing loss...
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    Slimbride's LL journey!

    Wow, great loss and well done you for staying away from the food - not sure I would have had your willpower!
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    New Photo added now 73lbs lighter!!!

    wow, amazing transformation, you look stunning
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    When you've lost all the weight......

    Fantastic thread, and everyone has such great goals. Here are mine: 1) First and foremost, to not feel a blimp on my wedding day (in five months) and not look in shame at the photos. 2) To not have thighs that chafe and bleed through friction. 3) To be able to start running again. 4)...
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    2nd Weigh in

    woo, amazing start, very well done.
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    Spanish Inquisition about ketostix

    I had to hunt high and low for the blinking things, tried six branches of Boots before I got any. Wasn't asked any questions, although I thought I might have been. Will just say my GP recommended I get them or am diabetic should I be given third degree next time.
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    If you didn't like hot choc or muffins..

    I've only been on LL for 10 days but starting to hit a boredom wall so tried a muffin. Absolutely vile. Think I made it too thick and overcooked it, was horrible. Still managed to plough my way through it though :D Will try again, but add more water and shorten the cooking time. Really...
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    I'm feeling daunted already...

    jeez, I'd need handcuffs and a mouth-gag to keep me away from a buffet at my own party!
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    Getting close now!!!

    Lovely dress! Wish I'd done the sensible thing like you and started earlier, I'm only one week into LL and get married in June!
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    I'm feeling daunted already...

    My other half was really sceptical at first, but he came around to the idea when I said I was determined and he could see how upset I am about my weight gain. So far it's been ok. In fact, just by us not eating out, getting takeaways, opening the wine, I think he's losing a bit of weight too...
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    I'm feeling daunted already...

    Hello and welcome! I'm a newbie too (only on Day Nine) but will help all I can. I've found the best way to get the lumps out of the soups and shakes is with a stick blender. I have a good one at home, and I bought a cheapy to keep in the office. The cheapy isn't as good as the good one...
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    finally get going ....

    Had my first week's weigh-in last night. A couple lbs more gone since the pop-in, bringing my week's loss to 9lbs. It's great, and I am really pleased, but somehow I also feel a bit disappointed and deflated. Still, I hope that in another two weeks I'll have gone from being 14st something...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Toots, would you update my stats please: Virgogirl Start Date: 17th January Start Weight: 15st 2lbs Current Weight: 14st 7lbs Goal Weight: 10st 7lbs Week 1: 9lbs thank you :D
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    Hi Toots Have had an ok first week. Should have had weigh-in last night but had a prior engagement so going for a pop-in this evening instead. Can't wait to see the results as I was 5½lbs down after 3 days. Hope I'm not too disappointed!!
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    wow, Mindless, that's phenomenal!! Are you at 23.8 now?
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    mouthwash?

    thanks for the reassurance, I couldn't really see what the issue was with it, but LLC wasn't keen think I'll stick with it anyway ...
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    mouthwash?

    Hello Have a question about mouthwash. Are we allowed it on LL? MY LLC says no but I usually use it and am missing it. So are my gums which have started bleeding again since I stopped. I use an alcohol-free one. Where does everyone get their freshener sprays from? I've tried Boots and...
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    Psyllium Husks - nice poo! :D

    I ordered two tubs but it said to allow 10 days for delivery. Couldn't wait that long so bought some from a local healthfood store. Had a tsp (am easing myself in gently til I know how my system reacts to it) in my mushroom soup and was pleasantly surprised. I used my stick blender to whizz...
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    what happens when you can't make a class?

    I'm a bit of a dozy twerp, that hadn't occured to me. I'll email him with my work address and ask if he'll pop a couple of sachets in the post to me and repay the postage when I see him. Thanks for that top tip. Am feeling really woozy and headachey today, didn't really want to survive on 3...
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    what happens when you can't make a class?

    thanks if I miss one pack today and tomorrow, I'll at least have two to keep me going on Wednesday until the pop-in.
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    I'm new....getting married too

    Hello AprilBride! You seem to be determined and in the right mindset, am sure you'll get to goal before Cape Town!
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    what happens when you can't make a class?

    I'd thought of that, but LLC and I can't get another time to suit between now and then.
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    what happens when you can't make a class?

    I'm due to have my first week's weigh-in and class on Tuesday. But I have other commitments and can't go. Instead I have a pop-in with LLC the following day. My question is about the foodpacks. I only have enough to last me up until and including Tuesday. Should I go without anything on...
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    Six Stones Lost! and Moving to Management!

    From one Amanda to another (virgogirl isn't my real name!) ... Wow, that is fantastic, congratulations. I'm only at the beginning of my journey, can't wait to hear how you get on with Management.
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    Getting to know you......... :o)

    Hello Everyone I'm Amanda, 36, and live with my partner in SW London. We're getting married soon (5 months and one day - yes, I'm counting!) which is my reason for starting LL. In the last 18 months, I've put on over 4 stone (an achievement I'm almost proud of in a weird way, not many have...
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    finally get going ....

    thank you for the encouraging words! Got back from pop-in, peed on the stick, am in ketosis - just, although LLC said I'm dehydrated (despite drinking 5 litres a day). Oh, and I've lost 5.5 lbs :D
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    New Mens Website

    yes, an electric battery-powered mini-whisk cappuccino thingy I know this because my LLC was giving them out at the chaps' session perhaps not every LLC has them, I dunno am going to ask mine why us women don't get them though!
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    What made you all get big in the first place????

    I've always had a weight problem of some sort. Was a tubby child and plump teenager. First joined WW in 1992, when I was 21. Since then have yo-yo'd down to almost goal and back several times, on each occasion getting a bit heavier. But, up until 1995, I never went over around 12 stone, so...
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    New Mens Website

    the men get a grey gym bag and instead of the plastic shaker, they get a cappucino frother thing, to get the lumps out. s'not fair, I want one!! :D
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    finally get going ....

    so, it's Day Three and I have my first 'pop-in' tonight. Am now having a bit of a wobble. Still hungry, still headachy (hope it's not dehydration as have done 3½ litres so far today - it's 2pm) and afraid I 1) won't have lost any weight 2) am not in ketosis yet So badly want to eat...
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    Lots of new members - shall we do an intro thread?

    Hello All, I'm VirgoGirl and today is Day Three of LL. The end seems a long way off, but I have my first pop-in tonight so hopefully that will keep me motivated. I hope to be at least 4 stone slimmer by my wedding day in June .....
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    Happy with first weigh in

    Wow, very well done. I'll be blown away if I get that sort of result on Tuesday ...
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    New LL bars - is it true?

    What a shame! I'm only just starting but can already imagine the four of each shakes, soups and bars will bore me pretty quickly. Even with the different 'recipes' for them. Ho hum ...
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    Do Doctors Charge

    My GP refused point blank to sign or have anything to do with LL. Had to go to private doctor instead, who charged £30.
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    A guide to LL - lots of questions

    Hi Fuzzys Perhaps - but yesterday I had 4½ litres of plain water - with a few cups of peppermint tea on top Today I've so far had 3½ litres and two mugs of mint tea. Hope that's enough as I'm spending more time in the loo than at my desk. I'm putting it down to sugar withdrawal
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    A guide to LL - lots of questions

    I'm on Day Two too :-) Had a minor headache yesterday afternoon, which vanished quickly, but today's headache has been worse. Came and went in the morning but has been hanging around since lunch. Bought some painkillers but am holding off using them until I can't bear it any more.
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    GETTING STARTED

    Good luck, Kitty. I had my first meeting on Tues night and started yesterday. Can't deny I felt hungry, but it honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it might be.
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    A guide to LL - lots of questions

    this looks great, am only on day 1 and the threat of boredom is looming large! can't wait to get cracking with the recipes.
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    finally get going ....

    Well, I did it. Up until yesterday, I'd felt nothing but positive about starting LL. But I had major wobbles. Felt anxious and a bit sick on my way to class. There were eight of us in the class, and I think we'll get along nicely. The LLC wasn't best pleased when I told him I couldn't...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    I start today! Had first class last night, a good group - mixed bunch but think we'll get on well. Weigh in was a bit of a shock, can't quite believe I'm almost 4½ stone heavier than I was 18 months ago. But, onwards and downwards. My stats: Start Date: 17th January Start Weight...
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    finally get going ....

    Thanks for your message, and congrats on your wedding too! I loathe having my photo taken and it's really the thought of having dozens of cameras pointing at me from every angle on the wedding day that's making me do this. Am not keen on taking my before pic tonight, but am hoping it will...
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    finally get going ....

    ... after waiting for what seems like ages (had my intro meeting in mid-Dec), my LL class starts tonight. I had thought I'd do the sensible thing and reduce carbs and up the water for a week beforehand but no ... instead I've been having 'one last' of everything - every conceivable junk food...
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    LL STARTERS IN JANUARY 2007

    After a couple of false starts (moving house and a load of other stuff), I've finally found a counsellor in my new area, and been for the intro session. Unfortunately, because I'm in a new area, I have a new GP. Who's very anti-LL (told me that 'if I want to lose weight I can do it the...
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    Leaky bum and wierd stomach cramps...

    perhaps you were given dodgy ice with the water in the pub .... :confused:
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    GG's WI - onwards and downward!

    1st 10lbs in three weeks is amazing, have such admiration for you for sticking to it when the going's got tough.
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    did you have to pay a deposit ...

    to your LLC? I had my info session last week and the LLC said there is a deposit to pay of one week's fees (which is paid back in week 15). Apparently, this is to cover the buying of a Swiss Ball and any other bits and pieces which are bought up-front. If one doesn't get on with the...
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    Please help me make a decision regarding my Wedding Dress.

    Oh, wedding dresses are such a pain! I have read on lots of websites that on the whole, the dresses can only be taken in about one size (2 at the extreme) because of beading, boning, whatever else there may be. If you've ordered it in August, chances are the manufacturers haven't started...
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    Got my LL introductory session tomorrow ...

    ... Not my usual way of spending a Friday night, but I'm going to be giving up food and drink for the next 4 months or so I don't suppose my Friday nights will be the same for some time! Am excited about it. And not a little bit nervous. But, I know several people who have had success, and...
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    GG's WI - onwards and downward!

    Wow, 16lbs in 2 weeks is an outstanding achievement that'll take me 2 months (and then some) on WW :eek:
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    The MiniMins WW Food Diary

    Hope you don't mind me joining in, I need all the help I can to stay focussed and on track at the moment. Perhaps writing it here will keep me on the straight and narrow. B: apple (½); porridge with maple syrup, banana, seeds, rice milk (6) L: salad with avocado, houmous and seeds (5); mango...
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    GG's WI - onwards and downward!

    Congratulations, 11lbs in a week is an amazing start. Are you noticing waistbands getting looser yet?
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    Hi all thought I would join in!

    Ooh, just found this part of the forum. I've just got engaged and am getting married next summer. Which is what's spurred me into action (having put on 3 stone in the last year). I don't want to be forever ashamed of the wedding pics. I want to look good in a dress. I want my husband to...
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    Weigh Day on WW

    I had my first week's WI this morning and have put on!! Am blaming hormones and fully expect a decent loss next week. Lardass - depends which WW programme you do as to the free foods. If you do Full Choice, you get to have most vegetables for free, as well as the likes of sugar-free jelly...
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