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I had a really dodgy tummy too, like REALLY dodgy!! Think it was either me detoxing & my body getting rid of all the packs, but more likely an intolerance to something in the packs. I've changed to the lactose free packs & have been much better x

I'm on day 8 & had a really really dodgy tummy. Today I realised the packs contain milk and I have a milk allergy. Spoke to my councillor & have lactose free products this week. Didn't even know they were available on CD. Just wanted to let others know incase anyone's the same as me :) x

Had my 1st weigh tonight & lost 12.5lbs in 8 days , so happy!! I've stuck to SS 100%, started at 19.8, now 18.10st Still a very long way to go but spurs me on to carry on :-)

Tough but worth it when you see the results ;-)

Wow that's awesome!

Wow that's an amazing loss!!

Get past the 1st week & you'll be fine :-) x

Hey I'm a restarter too, got around 9stone to lose. I'm 33 & weight 19st 8 which is heaviest I've ever been :( day 7 for me on SS & feeling good :-) my 1st weigh in tomorrow night, think the 1st week is the hardest! Good luck x

Don't take this the wrong way, it's not meant to be bad, but if you want to eat, are you not better trying SW or WW. The whole idea of Cambridge is that you stick to the plan for fast weight loss. If there were things we could eat, sure it would be included in the plan :-)

I've got about 9 stone to lose. I'm on CD, ss & on day 6. I've stuck 100% except today I ate some chicken. Hoping it's not knocked me out of ketosis! Good luck x

Yup I'm on day 6 and this morning messaged my CDC as felt awful. I have felt week, achy, faint & miserable all day :( had 5 chicken satays from Iceland while I was out, hope they don't knock me out of ketosis?

Weekend for me used to be fri AND sat night watching tv, vodka, crisps, nuts, followed by a Sunday breakfast in bed, cappachino & toast, then a Sunday roast between the two of us consisting of enough food to feed a family. Today's been housework, more housework, fizzy water & a sneaky bit of...

Same here think it's a Saturday night thing! My boyfriend has eaten loads today & thoughts are going through my head that I could just order a pizza or chippy & start again tomorrow. But I've just made my last pack to take the thought of hunger away. Think how bad you'll feel once you've eaten...

Day 5 for me & going strong :-) hope everyone else is good, think it's easier once your into ketosis as I've not contemplated cheating once :-) x

Day 4 for me & feeling much better, hopefully in ketosis! Can't wait for my weigh day on Wednesday to see how much I've lost in 8 days ?

Well done!

Day 2 for me, feel dizzy & weak too. Also vet upset tummy. Hanging in their though as will get past it x

Omfg I just got home, farted & followed through, yes, you read it right. I SHAT MY PANTS!! ? what the actual f***?? I sat on the toilet & I'm literally peeing out water sh*te out my ass!!?? IS THIS A NORMAL SIDE EFFECT?? ? *away to put a wash on*

Evening :-) day 1 for me & I've had a soup & a shake. Will have last shake before bed. It's been easy today but no doubt rest of week will be a killer when it kicks in that this is for the long haul ? I have about 8 stone to lose so just keep thinking of when I'm doing this ?

I need help too, today's my day 1 so will help keep each other motivated! I have a lot to lose (19.8st starting weight) so in this for the long haul. I'm just taking one day at a time :-)

I've got a lot to lose so my initial goal is to get to 12 weeks on SS without falling off the wagon. Today is day 1 so that's about 1st week in April! Don't want to make my goals to ambitious incase it's too distant I lose sight of it. Your goal sounds achievable if you stick 100%. That's the...

I'm also on day 1 & have a lot to lose. I'm 5 ft 5 and weigh a massive 19st 8 :( I'm in the zone, right frame of mine. I need to do this for health reasons too.

Oooo I feel the same !! Eaten non stop over the past 2 weeks but starting CD tomorrow. Cannot wait!!

It's inspirational updates like this that keep me going! I'm a restarter beginning tomorrow :-)

Don't blame you, I'm on day 5 of SS & my first weekend without a drink & nibbles with my man. I keep thinking I need to stick to CD but then always after a week or two I have doubts as I know it's not a long term solution, I always just do it for a while to my make myself feel better losing a...

I've done both (now on Cambridge). I changed purely because of the cost & because I'd been there a while, I found a lot of the group sessions very repetitive & not very useful after a while. But did lose a lot of weight on LL.

Add up to 400ml of water & shake :)

I've cheated :( had a salad I made myself yesterday & today for breakfast. I know it could have been worse but it's thrown me off the plan & I'm having doubts as to wether I can carry on. I have so much weight to lose :(

Honk

Good advice! It is such a struggle though! Week days are fine for me it's just the weekends :( wish I could just do the plan sun - thurs & be off it fri-sat. Realistically you wouldn't be allowed to do that eh?! Though I imagine you'd still lose weight as eating far fewer calories during the...

I lost 10lbs in first week & totally not hungry now im on day 10, but I dread the weekends as just want wine & munchies! My friends posting pics of vino & sensation crisps don't help either :/ Last Friday night was my 1st weekend on CD so just watched a film with my cuppa, cut a bar into tiny...

I share your pain, I'm on day 10 & not feeling any thinner or lighter. Really having doubts as to wether this sacrifice of food is worth it. My Cambridge counsellor assures me to stick with it till weigh in on Tuesday :/ I hate these negative thoughts I wish they'd vanish!

Friday night again & I'm thinking wine & nibbles* *tomato soup from a Cambridge diet pack & sparkling water!

Thanks for the reply. Oh no, not sure what to do now as hate feeling bloated & definitely don't want anything slowing weight loss down :(

Just looked up ingredients Diet coke said citric acid in list of ingredients http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/brands/diet-coke.html Coke zero doesn't http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/brands/coke-zero.html ? :)

Ahhh ok! I was told it had no citric acid unlike the likes of diet coke. I will defo be staying off it then as don't want my weight loss effected!

Brilliant! :)

Wow that's an incredible loss! Well done!

I have been 'off' the pill for ages & felt good. However, new boyfriend so started it again taking the first one last night. This morning I woke up more bloated feeling than usual & feeling 'full' all day! Do you think this is a coincidence or anyone else have issues with pill & weightless...

Awesome advice thanks so much :) I have also been drinking coke zero?? Day 8 today & not hungry at all, even struggling to force down my lunchtime shake, who ever though eh ha ha!

A stone?? Wow well done!! x

Well that's true! I need to stop treating myself to poached eggs! I know my cheating could be far worse but no need eh lol

Yeh delighted - thanks! No to struggle through week 2! Does it get easier? x

Had my 1st weigh in tonight & lost 10.5lbs :)

I'm on day 6 now & feel physically & mental good, not hungry at all. Day 3&4 worst for me. 1st weigh in tomorrow night!

Yes nazz I need to support/banter from others too or would never stick it! x

Thanks nazz, yeh I'll prob join slimming world after to maintain! :)

Thanks guy feel better having seen eggs wouldn't of not kicked me out. I have been having the odd can of coke zero too, I know it's not ideal but better that then totally going off the rails. I'm not that worried about losing weight as I know sticking to the packs it will happen, my main...

I'm on day 6 & in ketosis, don't feel hungry which is great! But I have weigh in tomorrow & really don't feel any thinner, does anyone else feel the same? I must be because I've stuck to it :/

I am on day 5, have been a 100% but just ate 2 poached eggs as was craving food. Will they have taken me out of ketosis? Done me any harm? :(

What that's awesome!

I'm on day 5, been 100% apart from a can of coke zero I had last night. I'm scared that'll have stopped me going into ketosis :/ I don't feel hungry at all today so hopefully it'll be ok

Yeh I'm on day 5 & despite having a cold I do feel a lot better ie no hunger & more energy :)

Well done 9lbs is fab!

My CDC let me have them from day 1.

Same here end of day 3. Not found today too bad but have had a lot more 'foody' thoughts today! Got a bit of a sore head. Had all my packs so heading to bed soon. Good luck all :)

I noticed this thread is from 2011. Did you keep that weight off? What a difference

Ok I'm feeling really old. I'm only 33 but its Friday night but I've had bath, now in my pjs with a black tea & bar cut into small pieces to nibble while watching tv. Only on day 3 but impressed I've stuck so far! What do others do on weekend nights while on CD?

I'm on day 3 & beginning to think about food, but then take a glance at myself in the mirror & remember why I'm doing this :) good luck

Are you allowed coke zero? I'm on day 3 & fancy some, my consultant said your not allowed as far as she's aware. Will it stop me going into ketosis? x

Do you mean soup? Veg shake sounds rank :O

Don't think your allowed milk in your tea. That's maybe knocking you out of ketosis which would mean slower weight loss

Wow that's awesome! How much weight did you lose & did you stick 100%? x

Well done you! I'm only on day 2 but dreading days 3&4 :( Think coke zero is meant to be ok but sure someone will know! Good luck x

It's not for others to judge anyway it's up to you. Who decides how much or how little someone can/wants to lose! Make your choices & don't let anyone sway you :) x

Well done did you manage to stick? I've gone to bed with day 1 complete, feeling good. 13lbs in 14days, that's awesome!!

Oh I feel your pain, I'm only on day 1 but imagine by day 3 I'll be hungry. Just think about why your doing this & what your long term goal is. Think about how you'll feel after if you do cheat, you'll go to bed annoyed. Think how awesome you'll feel in the morning when you wake up on day 4...

Well done on 7lbs in one week that's awesome!

Hey I am on day 1 too! Good luck x

Hi welcome back! I'm in the same boat, lost about 5st a few years back with lighter life but gained it all back! My friend has just qualified as a CD consultant so decided i could do it with her help & support! Got my packs, weighed & measurements done tonight & can't wait to get started...

Hi, yes I'm starting tomorrow. I've got about a months worth of packs in the house, I keep putting restarting off, but I'm getting bigger & bigger and it's getting out of hand I did LL a few years back & lost 5stone. I've gained it all back & more :( I really need to nip this in the bud & stop...

Hi I've been doing low carb last 3 days, many eating eggs & ham Can you eat mini baby bells?

I had a slip up last night too :( my bf made me a chicken breast but produced some mashed potato for me with it :/ so that of course started me looking for more munchies! However, new day, back on shakes I WILL DO THIS ;) x

I'm glad you asked that as my mum gave me tablets at the weekend - vitamin c, zinc & garlic! Not taken any yet as wasn't sure if it was 'ok' on s&s

Yeh no I agree with the fast weight loss with vlcd & am sticking with s&s, just when I think about food I often think to myself id rather do SW. But it's like I'm just giving myself excuses to give in & eat. Sticking with s&s for now as the packs are actually the nicest I've tasted on a vlcd...

I'm currently on 7 & feeling great, don't own scales so just basing it on how I'm feeling! Anyway, my friend is doing slimming world & said she can easily lose 3/4 lbs a week doing that. So my question is, is it worth doing the food packs & not eating , when you could still eat the likes of SW...

Hey I am also on day 5 & understand where your coming from. It's like I've got to the point where I can think about food but not 'have' it! I feel thinner already after just 5 days, feel less bloated & visibly slimmer in the face :) Can't wait until I've done at least 2 weeks & begin to...

I'm having a 500ml bottle everyday as keeps me from cheating, & keeps me from feeling like I'm being deprived ;) I'm only on day 3 so not in ketosis yet anyway! It's a treat as wasn't allowed before when I did LL

Ha ha ha made me laugh! That's what I'm talking about!! Was peeing at work today then suddenly realised I was pooing at the same time lol TMI lol x

Does anyone else get REALLY runny poo in the 1st week of doing vlcd? Is it just fat? Or too much water?

Well done on day 3, I've just completed day 1....LETS DO THIS!

Ha ha what have I started :P

Wow 12lbs is awesome!!

Are you allowed bars from day 1 on the diet?

Hello :) yes I've posted before, did lighterlife, then tried slimming world, now slim & save as heard & read good reviews and its a LOT cheaper than lighter life! I'm a kind of 'all or nothing' dieter so find food packs easier way to lose weight when I'm in the right 'zone!' Anyone know if coke...

I'm here. Just started today:)

Hi I'm on day 1 today. Packs quite nice....I did lighterlife before, I've got about 5 stone to lose. Hope it comes off as quick as it did with lighter life. Also, is it true you can drink coke zero & it won't effect weight losses? Thanks

Hi, I lost over 5st on lighterlife about 2/3 years ago, all back on now plus more probably :( Just ordered 4 week supply of slim & save packs. I've heard good reviews online about slim & save plus it's less than half the price of LL & less than Cambridge. If packs arrive Friday, I'll start...

Hi how much are the packs? I'd probably want the shakes to make up, & I'd need 4 a day x

Get them off eBay for 2 or 3 quid!

They are on your profile. I am on my iPhone and can see them :) if you click on the members image (beside name), it will bring up their profile then down the bottom click on the 'photo' tab :)

I posted a thread a few weeks about that hee hee, not many replied lol Yes I know what you mean I had that too! It does stop, i think it's just your body having a clear out :)

Ok I was about to binge so instead of that I put in place damage limitation & had a packet of sliced chicken and a can of coke zero!! Have I blown it or will I still be in ketosis?!

I wish I could picture what it tastes like without having to actually eat it. I've just been to semi Chem for bits & bobs & now sitting in my car FIGHTING with myself to not go to greggs! I love greggs, I love the sausage rolls & the chicken bakes, but I know I'll hate myself after if I do it as...

I wonder why they tell us not to then :/ if I could have 4 bars a day instead of shakes I defo would!

They are slightly higher carbs than the shakes *i think* and if you have too many it could knock you out of ketosis x

I'm on day 8, been 100% so far, but really fancying something yummy today :O need get rid of these thoughts. The weekends are always the hardest for me! x

You have done amazing to lose so much so fast and look fab so wouldn't worry about a wee set back. It's not like you've binged on all the wrong things. Use the skills you've learnt over the past 12 weeks, put it behind you & crack on :) x

Hi, first week definitely the toughest! I'm only on day 7 today and beginning to have weak thoughts. Usually this time on a Friday night in sitting with a vodka and takeaway in my hand! Instead im doing housework! My house has never been so clean. That would be my advice to you, stay strong &...

Hi jennie! I am doing LL but on this forum as LL one dead. I agree with what your saying that Cambridge is cheaper, I tried CD but couldn't stick to it knowing that it wouldn't really matter if I didn't pitch up for weigh in on Monday night etc & too easy for me to cheat and go off track. I feel...

Your banter on this thread is so funny, I come on here just to read it & see what you's have been up to! Ps know what you mean about the tiny prawns *creepy* lol x

Lol x

Oh great thanks. Actually been on Cambridge diet forum as this LL one seems to be dead :( Got 2nd weigh in on Tuesday! Have stuck 100% so fingers crossed for a good loss :)

Wow what a fantastic loss in 2 weeks x

Wow wow wow what an inspiration! You look amazing x

I'm 18st 4 and my bottoms an 18 but bigger up too maybe 20/22 :)

Good luck! I only started last Saturday, had 1st official weigh in tonight & have lost 7lbs in 4 days

Could it be because you have so little to lose?

Ha ha! Bad move starting a cravings thread lol

I'm craving cheesy nachos with salsa, sour cream & jalapeños :O

That's brilliant you must feel great!

Does anyone know can you have the water flavouring from day 1? Just reading on Cambridge forum and they say not to have it until week 3! I bought a tub this week when I started but my LLC didn't say anything? Thanks

I take it shake by shake lol

That's brilliant how long did that take you?

My major headache was on day 2......it's usually just 1 day it lasts I think x

Yeh same here although previously struggled to get even through the 1st week!! Day 4 tomorrow so sure i'll be fine now! x

That's brilliant well done you must feel amazing! xx and in only 6 weeks!!

My lighterlife counsellor said it can take you out of ketosis....but have heard other people on here say they eat it with no bad effects?!

No not got a diary but enjoying reading everyone else's to help motivate me :)

That's fab we'll done!

Funny you say that I've just fed the dogs & they had smoked salmon on their biscuits and I can smell it! Was just thinking it would be lovely but no doubt wouldn't have tasted as good as it smelt! Always the same on food packs you crave something but then if you have it, it never tastes as good...

I've done lighterlife a few years ago & lost about 4.5stone but didn't complete management and went back to my old habits so have gained it nearly all back :( I tried Cambridge diet but couldn't seem to stick to it, think I really need to weekly group counselling of LL to keep me spurred on...

I'm I day 3 & my tummy is gurgling! Don't think it's hunger though....

I'm here, doing LL but this forum is more active (hope you don't mind me joining you)...... I'm on day 3, 1st weight in tomorrow night as that's when i can join the group x

Hey how did you find it? I'm now on day 3, feel better today than I did yesterday but still not ketosis, checked a stick this morning. Hopefully will be by tomorrow. I've got about 8 stone to lose to get to goal, so in it for the long haul. Feeling really positive though... How are you...

Well done that's awesome :)

You'll defo have knocked yourself out of ketosis. I'd just drink a lot of water to flush all the crap put quicker then get back on packs when you can. I'm doing lighterlife but their forums dead :( I know when I've cheated in the past it usually takes 3 days to get back into ketosis depending...

Wow amazing pics, what a difference in such a short space of time!

Well done :)

As a returner, done - tick

Well done getting to day 2. I'm just on day 1 again...got CD packs to use up then going back to LL on Saturday. Can't seem to manage this diet without the counselling group giving by LL so giving it another whirl!

Well done that's an amazing weight loss in such a short time x

Can't help you with the hunger thing but in my first week I had water running out me, it was worse than diahorreah it was literally water. I took this as a sigh my body was trying to tell me the packs weren't good & were trying to get rid of them as it certainly wasn't normal. I've done...

Must be a great feeling! I fell off the wagon but starting again tomorrow x

Me too starting again tomorrow, best of luck x

I gave up on day 3 so need to get back on the wagon tomorrow! Sinead well done u are an inspiration x

I pay £2 for sachets & £2.20 for the tetra packs & bars. I've struggled the last 2 days, got to day 3 then fell off, need to get back on it. Day 3 I had TERRIBLE diahorreah :( I mean terrible, just like water so it put me off continuing, anyone else suffered that? Is it just my body getting...

I am only on day 2 and still feel bloated. Just wondering when you start to feel thinner? I've done lighterlife before but it was ages ago so can't remember when I began to feel less bloated & thinner! Roll on day 3, I am feeling fine :) x

I'm on day 2 as well :) not actually feeling hungry at all which is good, roll on day 3! How u feeling? x

So sorry to hear about your sister :( Yes we can definitely keep each other company on hear & offer support xx

Well I'm starting again tomorrow after a few failed starts! I'm getting bigger by the day & feel sluggish & bloated so really need to get a grip of things this time. I am more determined than ever to shift this weight. I'm about 18.5 stone so lots to lose. Just gonna take 1 day at a time. Your...

That's awesome x

I fell of the wagon at end of day 2 :( going to start again tomorrow! Good luck x

Feel fine actually thanks, last time I tried a few weeks ago I felt so sick on day 1 + bad headache I had to quit! This time day 1 was fine, this morning woke up with a bit of a sore head but take some water & paracetamol and now I'm ok. Hopefully once past day 3 it will be fine & I'll get...

That's me made it to day 2 hooray!!! x

I'm at the end of day 1, feel fine. Still thinking about food but having a bath then early night to get me to day 2 quicker. For me it's just getting past day 1 then I'm ok. Had 3 tetra packs today they taste far better than the packets!! Good luck everyone keep at it xx

Thank you :) yea excited for tomorrow. Just wanted to get started now because you know when you feel so fat, bloated & lethargic....? Well that's me now! Got all tetra packs but only got 5 of each flavour (15) as seeing my CDC on Monday so just enough drinks till then. :) x

This thread has been an inspiration as I start tomorrow on day 1. Only bought the tetra packs though as easier for me at work. Hope this is ok to have 3 of them?! I can never seem to get past day 1, never mind WEEKS lol Well done to you all for reaching that stage & I hope I can be...

What are 'mug shots'? x

Perfect thank you x

Ok brilliant thanks :) x

Pasta & 1 tbs of pesto, not sure of syn value for pesto

I hope all beans are free as I eat them all the time!

An anyone tell me if its ok to have with pasta on a green day & if syn's, how many? I only have about a table spoonful mixed in x

Hello, I'm starting tomorrow as well. Not done Cambridge diet before but don't lighterlife! I really need to stick to this to get the weigh off, I feel awful :( x

I'm in the same boat, was meant to start last week but messed about all week eating so spoke to councillor & I'm gonna get back on it tomorrow & try stick to it all week :) good luck x

Can someone tell me how many syns pesto is? I love to have a couple of teaspoons full just to flavour my pasta :)

I'm the same! Bought Cambridge packs last week, after 2 days I had the most horrific headache & sickness!! Going to start sw although had carbs straight away, didn't realise I shouldnt, although only done it for 2 days so prob wouldn't matter. Officially starting class on Tuesday :) vlcd's are...

Sorry hit send b4 finishing... Meant to say last 2 days I've had sw chips, eggs & beans :)

Mm that sausage casserole sounds a treat! Iaat few

Yes I can't understand it but going to stick to it :)

Ha ha was just thinking that!

Have done all the diets under the sun from we, sw, to more extreme like lighter life! We're programmed to believe its carbs that make us gain weight.....SO i'm starting sw again & sitting eating a green day dinner of egg, beans & syn free chips. I fail to see how I can lose weight on this...

Same here , been good all day but feel hellish now plus I want to eat. Also reading all the side effects on here is making me wonder if I should carry on :(

Yesterday I started day 1, got to 8pm then blew it on a chippy!! Grr Today is day 2, got to now (7pm) but my head is KILLING me. Don't remember having a head this sore when I did lighterlife a few years ago! Contemplating having a dinner as don't feel right?! Is this normal? Will it pass...

Well done dreamingtobethin that's a brilliant weight loss. I can't wait to get started d

Just noticed on about page 2 of this thread, someone mentioned 'chew gum'? Are you allowed to on ss? When I did lighterlife they said gum could bring you out of ketosis? But I love gum so would love to be able to have it on here x

Hello, I'm starting SS as well. Was meant to start this week but it's my birthday etc so going to start tomorrow or maybe Monday so I can get right into it. Good luck :) x

Pee'd off with myself. Since fri I've been eating (all the wrong things!) :( Got class tomorrow night so hoping it gets me back in the mood! It's 3 weeks till my friends wedding so really need to get my finger out. I've got a dress but it's only going to look good on me if I'm at least...

Ok well fell off the wagon over the weekend but back on track today. Still got 3 weeks until friends wedding, can do a lot in that time :)

Amazing well done!!

So fecking angry with myself right now! I'm going to a pamper day at stobo castle with my good friends tomorrow & already discussed with my councillor that I could prob do light on that day! Well here's me back to my usual ways thinking well if I'm eating tomorrow I may as well start now! What...

1st weigh in tonight and lost 10lbs. Really pleased with that, roll on week 2 :D

Couldn't have said it better myself, its incredible :)

I was told not to eat them in the first 4 days so i'd defo at least wait till day 4 :)

I felt that same up until about day 6 then it passed! Drink lots & lots, sipping throughout the day & keep in it :) x

Day 7 :D Feel a bit sicky this afternoon but think i've drunk too much water...you know that feeling when your all full up inside and water logged :rolleyes: Will go easy this afternoon as have first WI tonight anyhoo. Looking forward to it, should give me a good boost, stuck to plan 100%...

Not sure all the ins and outs, but know that lighterlife is a ketogenic diet so you are going to lose weight at a much faster rate on LL than you would on SF. I also know SF is full of sugar, hence it tastes ok ;) LL also comes with the weekly CBT sessions which help you understand the...

Day 6 WOOO !!

I love the shepherds pie ;)

Wow what an inspirational extract from your diary! A lot of that clicks with feelings I've had in the past & got now (I'm a returner) x

End of day 5, drank at least 5litrs of water today, feel great! Defo well in ketosis as not even hungry or thinking about food and all my bloating feeling round the middle has gone. Off to walk the dogs, night all x

Nzmegs you are great with words & very inspirational x

I felt REALLY weak last few days but now on day 5 & feeling much better :) stick in it will pass x

I love the bars they are so convenient if at work & in meetings etc or travelling. I usually save them for my last pack & cut it into tiny pieces so it's my wee treat :)

day 5 :D Feeling quite chuffed i've stayed on track. Feeling better today although a bit trapped wind. Have had my bar for lunch, hoping that relieves the situation being a bit of bulk and all that ;) Think i'll have soup around 4pm and tea at 8. Ate a bit late last night and felt full in bed...

How you feeling today sharnjit?

Probably by the end of the day you'll be in full ketosis. You can usually tell as you won't feel hungry and you will get like a metallic taste in your mouth :) Your counsellor may have ketosticks you could pee on to check x

End of day 4....allowed bars tomorrow HOORAY!! Can't wait to come home after work & tuck into my nut fudge bar! Well apart from being light headed today, I've felt much better & feeling positive I can continue well on my LL journey :)

That's fab well done x

Your spot on, remember why you started it! Once your in ketosis, you wont be hungry :) stick with it x

You'll prob be in ketosis by tomorrow :) x

It's day 5 now & feel better, headache gone but still feeling a bit weak/lethargic. Now I'm home & had my 3rd pack I'm feeling better do fingers crossed that's me in ketosis & on my way to the weight falling off :) x

Thanks rosieposie :) Day 4 - feel much better today, must be in ketosis. Don't really believe the ketone sticks at it said I was in ketosis by day 2 *confused* Feeling much less bloated already, love the feeling I get when I'm on lighterlife!! Feeling fairly positive, need to get this weight...

I lost 5stone over about 9 months, lapsed a few times as found it quite hard to stick to although when I did, the weight just fell off. I gave up before I got to my goal weight so never did management :( I have tried a couple of times to go back over the past couple of years but my heads never...

To be brutally honest, the route to management is that most needed part of the plan. It's easy to loose the weight, anyone can if the eat the packs & stick to it. It's learning to manage your weight that the hard part. It's the knowledge & tools that you get from the weekly classes at...

So sorry to hear about your father in law :( ((hugs)) x

Day 3. Still feel crap, sore head, bit sick, bit lethargic :( roll on ketosis hopefully feel better tomorrow x

Hello, day 3 for me....feeling crap, bit sore head, sick, lethargic :( people often get this when going into ketosis, hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow. Glad your doing well, 1st weeks weigh in will inspire you to carry on x

Omg that's amazing!!

The forums actually really quiet just now so sorry you've not had more support. Times before I've done it there's been more people on it :(

Well nearing the end of day 2.....don't remember feeling this crap as normally don't struggle, but today I've been really lethargic, sore head, just generally feeling crap :( I'm sticking in there, just had my 3rd pack & will have a shepherds pie before bed. Hopefully tomorrow I'll begin to feel...

Hi Lucy, your taste will change & you'll get used to them. They are far better than some other vlcd packs I've tasted!! Stick in there & when you have your first weigh in it'll spur you on :)

Yes I think the shakes are better with a blender! You'll like the shepherds pie it's yummy :)

Ok this is 155377934680th attempt at coming back! I lost about 5 stone on lighterlife a few years ago, have put on about 4 of that :( only because 'I' didn't change my eating habits & just went back to eating the same crap as I did before!! = my fault! Done a few previous attempts over the last...

I like vanilla, banana & strawberry but the chocolate doesn't mix well unless you use a hand blender.....the only way I like the chocolate is heated up in microwave :)

Hello :) good luck with your journey! The packs get better as you go on as your taste buds change! Not tried the apple & cinnamon porridge but like the normal porridge. Shepherds pie is lovely too mmm x

Just had my 1st carbonara pack & thought it was delicious :)

Well done x

I love the shephards pie, mostly have them, maybe 2 or 3 a day! nom nom :cool:

Good luck, that's me just starting again too :)

need to lose about 5 stone in total as regained most of it i lost the first time 3 yrs ago. i want to stay until i get it all off but the 1st small goal for me is friends wedding in 4 weeks time. My counsellor has said i can go along to group tonight hooray :)

wow thats awesome you must be delighted! I am starting again today, have got 4 weeks before my friends wedding! Hoping i can lose a decent amount but think men lose it faster x

Back again.... Got a friends wedding in 4 weeks plus starting new job, just seen pics of hen weekend & look the size of a house! You don't realise how big you've let yourself get I don't think until you see yourself in a pic? Anyway enough ramblings, emailed my consultant last night & waiting...

Does this sound ok for 1st day? Lunch Chicken slices (6) Packet of cooked streaky bacon Diet coke (prob shouldn't have) Dinner 3 egg omelette Double cream Smoked sausage Cheese Mushrooms Mayo :) x

How do you make cheese burger pie?

Ok thanks re Tom sauce!

Is tomato sauce allowed? I can only really handle scrambled eggs with Tom sauce...also I add milk to my scrambled eggs, what would I use instead? x

Ok thanks for that info. I drink LOADS of water as well though so defo not short of water x

Mmm nice

Hello I'm low carbing too, trying to stick to Atkins as much as possible but I'm unsure of everything I am allowed. Are can't of diet drinks allowed? Diet coke eh?

I've just had a packet (6slices of chicken) and a packet of cold crispy smoked bacon from sainsburys. Cost £2.90 x

I'm 31, still class myself as young ;) x

Hi I lost 3lbs at weigh in last night :) can someone please update me on here as can't do it n phone thanks v much xx

i share your pain, every day for me is a struggle but i just have to keep my goals close in sight. If i can manage even 6 days out of 7 on the packs, thats an acheivement for me! Hope you are feeling more positive today x

Good luck, let us know how you get on x

Welcome back, I'm a serial returner too x

Wow that's awesome!! Well done! xx

Fabby! Well done u must feel great already x

All the best with your journey :) x

I love the shepherds pie (odd person that I am) ;)

Yeh it was the drink with me too! Started on fri thinking 1 night on the drink wouldn't be too bad, but then so hungover on Saturday I ate! Coz I'd eaten, I got back on the drink Saturday night & ate again today :( as of the morning, I'm back on it, just going to update my goals as some dates of...

Well done that's ace! I've had a really crap weekend & not followed the plan :( back on it now though & need up refocus on goals

Thanks 'eat like a bird' for updating that for me x

I'm doing good, lost 8lbs in week 1 then 4lbs last night so happy with that. LLL would be good, I've got too much to lose to think about that yet plus I think once I get a taster of food I'll lose control....I'm an all or nothing kinda person when it comes to my grub :) x

I lost 4lbs tonight, can someone please update mine for me as cant do on phone, fankyoo! xx :)

Ah didn't realise you were on lite! That makes a difference to me making my point ;) god don't know how you stick to this being a chef! I'd be inhaling half the food AS I was making it lol x

Great losses! Especially A STONE in 1 week, that's incredible!! x

6st in just 25weeks is awesome! You must look and feel amazing! a total inspiration.... On another note, I don't drink milk at the best of times so not sure what i'll do x

Good luck, fingers crossed for you he signs it xx

Wow a stone in 15 days is amazing!! Well done x

I've cut bars out this week too, partly to see if weight loss is bigger, more so coz I'm addicted to the shepherds pie & not felt like anything else lol :)

Well done everyone great losses!! I've got weigh in tomorrow night! x

I know I was thinking of her the other day as she was so inspiring the first time I did this x

You can pay at lloyds & they'll sign or ask your councillor as they usually have a private doctor you can use for a small fee but worth it :) x

Totally agree x

Total agree with you that tempting food is all around us in our daily lives, but even in the abstinence class we're not allowed to discuss food as it can make others start to fantasise about that particular food & then go & get it. LL forum (& groups) is a place for support & a place we can turn...

Your not allowed anything on LLT apart from packs, water, black teas or coffee hence why it's called abstinence. If you can't abstain completely from the things which let you spiral out of control in the first place, what's the point in doing total abstinence, or kidding on to be doing it.?!

Mmm carbonara would be a treat!!

Same!! I hate the chilli but LOVE the shepherds pie x