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Im a scouser going home oh yes you are! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Helen yes Im ok today been back on it since yesterday should be fine for a week but then go to England Wednesday - oh dear!!

My ketostix have just arrived and because I made the right choices at the weekend Im still in ketosis!!! So there's hope for us all folks!!!

Helen its all gone pear shaped this weekend. Eating in Fenit yesterday and drinking in Finugue today. But only a few glasses and no carbs, just meat and salad so fingers crossed. Back on it tomorrow with vengeance! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Ava I feel your pain its been lovely here in County Kerry so have been out all weekend eating and drinking. Still managed not to eat carbs tho. Yesterday was ok had a steak and salad but today was kebab meat and salad, think Im trying to kid myself its fine without the bread! Completely stuffed...

I couldnt stick the lipo either, not enough choice of savoury products. Im on the New You Plan, its a TFR but you can have shakes, soups, bars and meals. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

thanks Hez. Hey goose I tried to private message you but it said your inbox was full you need to get clearing girl!!!

Ava why not try an omelette? Full of protein with some ham in maybe? Wouldnt try cheese yet. You could have it as a meal with salad or for your brekkie. Cos if you just eat salad you might get bored and ruin all your hard work. Or even a steak might be good with salad? Sent from my iPad using...

I want to get to ten and see how it goes thanks Goose Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Weighed myself today, 1 week after re-starting the Lipo - lost 7 pounds!!! Was 13 stone when first started roughly 3/4 weeks ago - lost 4 Then did a bit of Atkins and lost another 4 Re-started Lipo last week and lost another 7 taking me from 13st to 11st13lb!!! Im delighted! However, will be...

Maybe you are just weighing too early? Mist admit I was disheartened with my small weight loss in my first week. I stopped it after a week but am back on it now. Dont weigh yourself till end of week Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Mark Im a scouser and Im finding this diet really hard I might switch to New You which is an online meal replacement diet but it has meals as well. I cant stand milkshakes at the best of times so 3 a day is killing me!!!

My son is just 5 and I don't find it too bad purely because my husband works such erratic hours that we very rarely sit down as a family and eat together. Ive always had a liberal attitude to food anyway because although the "experts" claim we should all eat together and not graze, I feel that...

Took my sachet into a coffee shop today and got funny looks sprinkling my "white powder" into my coffee!!

For all those not achieving great results Ive just read that Atkins dont allow caffeine as it raises insulin and can hinder weight loss. I might stick with decaff just to see if it makes any difference. Day 2 today feeling ok just tired with the heat really.

that's probably just ketosis kicking in, just drink plenty of water you should be fine

Sounds like a silly question but if you are really big do you have bigger losses than someone with just 2 or 3 stone to lose?

Just take one day at a time. I started a few weeks ago, lasted about a week and a half and have re-started today. A big tip for me is DONT CHEAT!! I cheated with a small piece of cheese and only lost 4 pounds in my first week which was too disheartening for me. If I want 3 to 4 pound weight loss...

I get annoyed with my hubby sometimes. He supports my diets but he's always moaning about his own weight. He even tried motivation, lost 3 stone and put it all back (He needs to lose about 8). I appreciate he works hard but its all talk with him and no action

Tis a little sickly but prefer it to no milk at all. Im gonna keep this vanilla sachet as my "milk" and just use a small bit as and when. Feeling happier already!!!

That's fab Goose well done Im motivated reading these stats. Over 2 stone in less than 2 months is fantastic! Day 1 for me - just tried a small bit of vanilla shake in my coffee as a milk substitute so already Im feeling better about it - couldn't stomach the black stuff Why did hubby have a go...

Yum hip hip hurray now I can enjoy mycoffee again!!!! :D

Hi all One thing Im really missing is milk in my coffee. Anyone reckon a small bit if vanilla shake might work? Im gonna try it anyway - Ill let you know!!

Hi Goose Im back again! Im gonna finish my Lipo then maybe do New You. Are you still mixing the 2?

Its Wed 30th not Thurs 31st. Got given wrong info by SW thrmselves!

Hi Ava did you go to the gym at all? Not being rude have you any flabby areas or did your skin tone up naturally. You look quite young Im sure it probably did, Im thinking might need the gym too. Back on the lipo tomorrow!!

Hello Ladies & Gents After stopping Lipo a couple of weeks ago and trying Atkins for a bit Im sick of too-ing and fro-ing so Im going back on the Lipo. I've loads of sachets left, gonna see if I can do it this time. Im going to try another consultant tho, if I go somewhere else and explain Ive...

God Orla Im neither I was brainwashed as a child with Everton, my dads gouse is a shrine and I grew up a Liverpool fan just to annoy him hah! But cant stand it,overpaid tossers who cant win a decent game when faced with overseas professionals. Thank god my son is a Kerry supporter he's neutral!!

Hi Orla Im actually a scouser living in Kerry! Following Atkins at the mo but debating whether to do the online New You. I just dont know anymore!

Bridget try Helen on the Lipotrim forum she was getting pins and needles might be able to help you

Wow 4 stone thats amazing I really dont know anymore seem to have failed on so many. Might give it a try next week

Hi all Im from County Kerry thinking of joining SW when it opens in Tralee next week. Ex Lipotrim, atkins. Thinking red days will be good for me as Im used to Atkins

Hi I live in County Kerry and we are finally getting a SW class in our area next week. Did Lipotrim last week but it made me feel sick and didnt get fast enough results. Been doing Atkins this week which I love. Thinking of doing red days (i was in SW in UK yrs ago and vaguely remember) Dont...

Incase anybody didn't know, there will be a Slimming World opening in Tralee next Thursday (why Kerry was the only county they didn't have a class in god only knows!!) Im thinking of going can someone tell me the joining fee and weekly fees please

Me again haha! Ive been to BallyB gym a few times and its very good. You can buy a block of 8 trips for 50e, thats what it was a couple of years ago. You can also buy blocks of swim and gym where you can workout then go for a cool dip after. Swimming is a perfect beginner exercise, go when its...

Sorry I keep posting my threads before they are finished! Atkins is no carbs so no bread, pasta, rice and anything processed really as it contains too much sugar. And no spuds, not many Irish can do it haha!. Plenty of meat, fish, eggs, veg and various other things. The protein keeps you full...

Thing is with Zumba its pay as you go and I think so is kettlebells. But you might find you need to buy a membership with Curves and if its not for you then its money down the drain

Another great class for beginners is Zumba at the Fitness Studio, Listowel. Bit like an energetic dance! Not too drastic though like some Zumbas can be. Mondays and Fridays (again, this is the days it used to be on). This is a great class to get your cardio going but not give you a heart attack!!

Youd be best going to a class Helen. There's a couple in Listowel. A guy called Trevor does them (or used to). He's great, tell him your new and he'll adjust your exercises accordingly. Best to do it with a professional, you don't want to put your back out!! Im doing Atkins now, getting on well...

Hi all Im a long time low carber but tried Lipotrim for 2 weeks. Found it easy enough as in wasn't hungry etc but with not having a sweet tooth I was gagging at the sweet shakes and was actually sick at one point. So back to Atkins for me. Anyway, I wondered if anyone can answer this as I...

I have decided that me and Lipotrim (full time anyway) are no longer. I completely went off the soup last week and so ordered the 3 sweet ones this week. But I don't have a sweet tooth at the best of times so getting them down was hard work. Tonight after being out with the hubby all day and not...

Oh no I lived in West Lancs most of my life but did live in Burnley for a bit (well Fence)

Where abouts in Lancs are you and? I used to live there!

Are you from Northern Ireland Ava? You sound like you are even when you type!!!

Ive actually emailed Lipotrim about ketosis and the cheese I ate to see if they can give me a proper answer as my chemist was just giving me the sales babble she was obviouslygiven in training

So are you still doing Lipo Goose or Cambridge or both? Welldone tho

It was a website, Gr**p*n, youve prob heard of it, you can get all kinds of goods and services at discount prices. I didnt go for it in the end because it was shakes only and if Im going to swap it will be for something more then bl**dy shakes!! Im still disheartened, scales have only dropped 2...

Yeh thats why I mgiht switch. Gonna give lipo one more week and if my loss is low again Im switching. I only did Lipo to see immediate results

Im thinking of switching to Exante ladies not sure what you think about that?

Is my chemist not supposed to get me to p** on a stick tocheck for ketosis?

Birthday party was fab because there was only cakes!! Bad for the kids, great for me! I had a black tea and water and wasnt tempted at all hurray!

TJ how is Exante? ******* are doing a great deal over here in Ireland 75% off and Im thinking of trying it. Have you any comparisons?

Anyone tried Exante? Its just that ******* are doing a great deal online selling Exante at 76% off. If its similar and its cheaper Im thinking why not? Any suggestions?

Wow sounds fab! I love crisps! Didn't get the soup this week tho cos it made me gag so much - will do it next week thanks!!

God you're doing great Hez well done

Im not sure love but Im only on week 2, lost 4 pounds and the scales haven't moved for 3 days. Think we're all differnet really

Trousers are feeling a bit looser today TJ so feel a bit better today

That's brilliant Ava. Im 5'5" as well but Im 42 now so I don't think I'll get past the 10 stone mark but I'll be glad to get to 10 and a half I think. I had a small loss in my first week last week and got really despondent but hubby said he can tell Ive lost weight and my 14 jeans are fitting...

I couldn't tell ya love, only being my second week. Ill leave it to the experts!! Second day of week 2 for me and scales havent moved for 3 days :mad:

Might go there then they were quite rude with me today.

How old is baby goose?

I go to Tralee but I think there is a supplier in Ballyduff is that where you go?

Listowel where are you?

She was no good, told me she expected more from first week and when I told her about the cheese she said "oh thats why then you werent in ketosis". She obviously doesnt even know what ketosis is as cheddar cheese is allowed on aTkins induction and therefore wouldnt knock you out of ketosis. She...

Only 4 pound TJ, really disheartened

How much have you lost altogether Mini?

Im trying to be as positive as I can but the only reason I started this thing is because you see fast results. Its a damn hard diet to only see 4 pounds in your first week. If Ive less than 4 next week Im packing it in. thanks for all your support but Ive not seen anyone with less than 7 or 8...

Just been formy first weigh in and only lost 4 pounds I’m truly gutted. I probably wouldhave lost more than that on Weight Watchers. Admittedly I "cheated" but I cheated with cheddar cheese which is anallowed food in Atkins induction which also brings on ketosis, so surely Ididn't break the...

Sorry I know Im discussing this on another thread but I was so gutted I put it as a new thread!!! No need to reply if we've already chatted :-)

Well you wouldn't think so the way the chemist reacted. she said she expected more for the first week and when I asked could I buy the ketosis sticks she went to talk to another chemist (obviously telling her what a naughty girl Id been with my slither of cheese), and the other woman came out...

Only lost 4 pounds Im so gutted its really put me off doing it. Gonna do one more week see how I get on :(

Just been formy first weigh in and only lost 4 pounds I’m truly gutted. I probably wouldhave lost more than that on Weight Watchers. Admittedly I "cheated" but I cheated with cheddar cheese which is anallowed food in Atkins induction which also brings on ketosis, so surely Ididn't break the...

You mean we're not supposed to be naked at the chemist sbh???? I was told to strip off completely, thought it was part of the lipo induction process. Now i know why she had smelling salts nearby to bring her round after the shock lol

Im confused about my weight loss. I was 13 stone at the chemists but Im nit sure if I was 12" 12" on mine. Think Ive lost 6 maybe more. Tiny bit disappointed because I often lose 6 or 7 on the first week of any diet like Weight Watchers. Plus Ive had a week free of wine. However my face is...

Im ok now I went out for a bit. Yeh I blend the soup and then heat it in a pan. The first few days I really loved it. Think I'll just get the sweet ones next week and then get the soup the week after, maybe a week off it might help. Feel fine now just off to have my last shake before weigh day...

Really struggling today. The chicken soup is making me feel sick and Im so close to eating something. Will a bit of chicken hurt do you think? Feel like I need to eat something before I throw up

Im in the same situation Jells. I have my sons BBQ next week and am considering having my morning shake then having a plain chicken salad with the others. Im not sure if it aggravates the cravings tho

Thanks for your kind comments. Ive not been to the pub yet. Do have my sons birthday next week tho with a BBQ and considering having 1 shake and a grilled chicken with plain salad. Not sure if this is wise tho, but just feel a but unsociable

Thanks all Ive been fine since - weigh day tomorrow!

Well done Goose :-)

Im the opposite I loved them at first especially the soup, but its actually starting to make me gag now!! My 5 yr old has just left some chicken kiev soaked in gravy on his plate - 3 big bits. My eyes popped out, I took the plate to the kitchen not moving my eyes away..... then they went...

That's great almost a stone :-)

That's fine will be good to see how you get on with another plan, especially as Lipotrim is so expensive. Good luck - keep in touch x

Hi all There is a post on this forum about me being an alcoholic. One of the reasons I started lipotrim is because of the "palette cleansing and re-adjustment". I thought to myself if it can work with food cravings maybe it can work with wine cravings? Well Im glad to say Im on Day 6 of the plan...

Hi TJ Im so glad I picked you as my buddy as we seem to have experienced the same things on the same days - I too cheated !! (see general forum message) Albeit a small handful of grated cheese (****** it was yum lol!). I felt so bad but then I thought well its protein and fat which is what keeps...

Whats does vape mean???? :)

Please help me I was grating some cheese for my son's sandwich and before I knew it a big mouthful was in my gob!! Im only on week 1 as well! I only had a small bit ( as grated cheese seems more than it is) and then took a big gulp of water which worked. Will it affect me????

Feeling very strange today. Im assuming its ketosis but I almost feel like Im gonna faint - not good. Feel like when you've not eaten for hours and you go all giddy. Got that metal taste in the mouth too. Trying to work but I think Im gonna have to have a lie down

Hey Helen Im from the same neck of the woods as yourself!!

Hi TJ how are you today? Still not hungry but my hubby baked some tomato bread earlier and I seriously could have eaten the whole warm loaf with proper butter on mmmmmmmmmm!!! But generally Im doing ok. Im a bit bored but that's more to do with the fact the little one is off school and so Im...

Im the same as you. Ive been out all day at the beach etc and even though I hadn't had anything between 10am and 5pm felt strangely full!! Ive a strange tingling at the tip of my tongue, do you think this could be ketosis starting? How much do you weigh now if you don't mind me asking. Your...

Hi all Day 3 for me. Going a lot better than I thought. Anyway, when I make the soup I put the sachet into the blender then I boil the kettle and add 240mls of hot water to the blender but Im finding it spurts all over the kitchen. Should I make it with cold water then heat it in a pan do you...

Hi TJ How are you today? Im feeling good, not tired, not yet anyway. Im starting to enjoy my morning vanilla shake and I love the soup, probably too much in fact. I love soup anyway and so Id say my main cravings are when I have the soup, I feel like another one almost immediately. The chocolate...

Im hoping my weight loss will be a double wammy as with me drinking so much I have a bloated red face so that should disappear too!! fingers crossed the wine witch hasn't come a calling yet!!!

Hi all Day 2 for me. Feeling fine to be honest, enjoying the shakes and love the soup!! I posted a thread in the general forum but it never got answered, hope Im allowed to post here! Just wondered if Im allowed liquorice tea? I know Im not allowed the berry teas but I have some liquorice tea...

Good morning TJ (or afternoon now!) I woke around 9.30 but that's cos hubby woke me - I reckon I could have slept a lot longer. Dare I say it - Ive been absolutely fine. The vanilla shake wasn't as exciting this morning tho, might put a spoon of coffee in tomorrow. I loved the soup for lunch but...

Tell me about it, so do I!! Just had the chicken soup and actually found it was lovely. Because there are so many horror stories on here I was expecting them to all taste of nothing. I might do 2 soups and 1 shake next week cos Im more savoury than sweet. Just need a chuck of soda bread to dunk...

Hi all First day of Lipotrim today - found the vanilla shake quite nice. I know you have to avoid the berry herbal teas but anyone know if you can have liquorice tea??

Hi wobblebottom Ive just had my first shake, a bit late but I went shopping afterwards. Inhad the vanilla one and actually found it quite nice! I blended it with a handful of ice cubes and sipped it. I havent got a sweet tooth so I actually find them alot more pallatable than someone who would...

Thanks Curlylocks Thats what Im hoping. Because my life at the moment is either no food with wine or when I do have nights off the wine I pig out on carbs as I the munchies. Like yousaid Im hoping the fact that your pallette readjusts itself might work for the cravings for drink as well. I...

Hi all Ive made an appt to see my pharmacist 9am tomorrow to get my Lipotrim after going for my initial consultation & watching the dvd. My main problems with weight gain though are wine. I drink a lot and have been to AA meetings about it. I start around 6pm and can drink 2 bottles per night...

did anyone go from tfr to normal eating without the maintenance bit? how did you keep the weight off? And how does anyone keep weight off in the long term, would you say follow a low carb diet?

yeh I just rang them thanks and they charge €67. I think its disgusting how much we get ripped off over here - £33 & €67 is no way near the exchange rate. We get charged about 1.5 times more than England, or more - any idea why??

So how much is it per week over here?

Ive got a free sample of the maintenance plan which I know isnt the same as the TFR but Im gonna try it tomorrow. ButI forgot to ask the pharmacist how much it is. Anyone live in Southern Ireland and know?

Hi all Starting lipotrim soon and been told by pharmacist you must not eat ANYTHING as it affects the ketosis. But ketosis also happens on Atkins when pure protein and fat is eaten. So surely if I had say a steak on Lipotrim ketosis this would not affect it????

Hi there Im thinking about starting lipotrim. Im 5 foot 5 and weigh 13 stone. Want to get to 10. Im not a big eater so I dont think Ill get hungry. However, my downfall is wine. Im assuming you cant drink on it!! Has anyone ever drank on it?

Hi there I havetried umpteen diets but red wine gets the better of me. Any tips on stopping?