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Still no loss. I have been drinking water like it is going out of style and still no movement. I am seriously thinking about quitting now in favour of some other plan, but if I can lose sticking to this, what will work?

I feel a little better today. I did my yoga class and had a good sleep and I have another class this morning. There may be a half a pound movement on the scale but we will wait and see.

Thanks lass

I will have a go at upping my water as a last ditch attempt to get some more weigh off. My mood is really low with this now, I need to get something moving

Still no loss. What is wrong with my body?

A sneaky weigh in this morning which was a bad idea. Things don't seem to be moving. With my weigh in being Monday I think I may manage a pound this week if I am lucky. I know any loss is worthwhile but after staying the same last week I was Hoping for something better. Well there is nothing I...

Thanks guys. I ended up having a weird day. I felt so ill and tired this afternoon I had to quit working early and have a sleep. After that I felt better so I went to my yoga class which always makes me feel stronger physically and mentally. So I have had an up and down day but 100%. I hope I...

Hi Cham I am not too bad thanks. I feel tired and I am sitting here trying to persuade myself to go to my yoga class tonight! Diet wise been 100% do far today. I am still tying myself in knots about how far I have left to go. I am a right misery aren't I!

Got myself depressed writing that so I went away as did some new goals for myself. They are realistic and I realised just how far I have come. I can be done for Summer an practice maintaining through the warmer weather!!!! Here goes.....

So far so good today. Only had my packs and the usual drinks. Hoping for a better loss (ie better than nothing!) this week, then I have Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday before my music festival. I am thinking for the weekend (thur, fri, sat) of having packs at breakfast and lunch and a healthy low...

Hadn't weigh in, stayed the same! Never mind, try again next week

Oh we'll stayed the same at weigh in. Only what I expected but never mind. Feeling strong about this week and I am sure I will get a loss next week. 100% day today.

Success in staying 100% but it is weigh in tonight a I don't think I will have lost anything from last time. This is what I find frustrating, my body is so up and down with water retention etc I never get steady losses. Grit my teeth and get it over with and start a new week.

Thanks lass 321. I am readying. My sparkling water for my Saturday night in!

I am doing this for lots of reasons. I want to be able to wear my amazing vintage clothes and look great. I want to be able to go on holiday and think about baring all instead of covering up all the time. I want to be the girl who wears a floaty skirt without leggings. I want to be able to get...

Feel lie I have been up for hours. Had my bar and now having a coke zero as a weekend treat. So far so good. Toying with the idea of a SS meal tonight but I am unsure. If I am only having it because it is Saturday that isn't the right way to think is it? OH has all his lovely home brew ready to...

Awake bright and early as the kitchen fitter coming to fix us. He will be here at 7. Really need to go back to sleep! Hoping for another good day, feel so much better with myself for managing it yesterday.

Nearly bed time on a 100% day. I am hungry but I am having a herbal tea. Done my hot yoga and my meditation classes. Tomorrow is Saturday which is always hard for me so I guess there might be a lot of nonsense posts on here from me!

Ha just realised I put size instead of doze Well so far so good. Still 100% but have had cravings all day. Need to decide whether I am going to yoga or not.

Had a little size an dreamed I had eaten Chicken wings. Most relieved when I woke up. Having a drink then will do more cleaning. Already got a wash on. Brief temptation to pinch some cheese from the fridge but I didn't. I think I will literally have to come on here every time I am tempted. I...

Stats are a little out if date now as I have out a bit back on, but nothing like what I lost. I have woken up this morning after a poor nights sleep but determined to have a good day. Had my morning shake and a fruit tea and now on my black coffee. I think I might try an grab another hour of...

I am really really struggling at the moment and keep letting myself down. I have never struggled like this before, I feel tired and rundown and not myself. I am going to try and come on here whenever I feel as though I am weakening. I apologise to anyone that wades through my drivel. I have been...

Can I join in please? Starlit_Cazza 21lb Lily 12lbs Gemjar 8lb Jemma 14lb Chlo 16lbs Tomnkatesmum 10lbs Joshellie 14lbs pretty please Callumsmummy 14lbs please Zombie girl 8lb Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well today ha been 100%, so I am trying to count down to my festival by marking lots of 100% days off on the calendar. I am not sure where I can getting in 2 weeks, but I am determined it is going to be lighter than I am now. I will decide what I am doing about the get uveal nearer the time. No...

Hi everyone. Thanks for you replies, have only just got chance to read through them. Well I am back again to focus in 100% this week if I can. I still have a bit of an upset stomach and my hormones seem to be up the wall which isn't helping. I have two weeks and 4 days till my next event, a...

You have done fantastically well! Keep it up. You know you are going to carry on just like me. Gains are so depressing though, and weekends away are so hard. That's part I my problem, I have so much going on there is never a good stretch of 'easy' weeks to get in the groove

Hi everyone. I am so fed up, I have some sort of tummy problem and have felt sick all week. Prior to Monday I had started CD again on step 2/3 and had lost 6.5 pounds. Since Monday I have felt rotten, but have had to drag myself into work and have not been that good. With feeling ill I have not...

Not good. I feel really fed up this evening am at home, freezing cold, and now I am just worrying about everything. I am worrying that the neighbours will be noisy and I won't sleep, that I am not losing weight and that my willpower is useless. Sorry. You lot don't wont to hear all of this!

Thanks. I am "going" ok so it's not that, and I do feel good so hopefully it will catch up with itself. A pound would do, all in the right direction after all. Will wait and see tomorrow. Been a stressful week this week and that sometimes affects things

Really hungry today, not sure why. Not making this STS thing any easier. It's so cold here today too, maybe that's why? I always feel embarrassed if I go for weigh in and nothing has come off, like they will think I've cheated

No movement on the scales again today. Very disappointing and frustrating. I really hope there is something tomorrow. Yoga again after work tonight if I can get away early enough. Might have to go back to SS for a bit. I am doing SS plus step 1 combo at the moment.

A bit keen, or daft yummy mummy! It is sometimes the only time I can fit in exercise as I often don't get home from work until late. It does me do much good though I don't want to let it slip. Had a pretty good day diet wise today. Hoping for a scale dip tomorrow! How is everyone else doing?

Thanks Lily. Trying to stay optimistic! Did my yoga class this morning which was tough going at 7am but worth it. Hopefully I will see a drop tomorrow

I am so tired today after yesterday's trip. I feel worn out in general lately, looking forward to a rest over Christmas. Got a yoga class booked tonight at 5:30 and my brain is trying to talk me out if it but its too late to cancel now anyway which is good. Hopefully I will see a loss on the...

No weight loss yet since Monday, not surprised really as my absence of lunch yesterday will upset things. I am sure it will catch up with itself.

What a long day! I realised when I got to London I had forgotten my lunch bar so I went all day with nothing to eat. Not a good idea. No long term ill effects, home and had all my packs now! Felt good today in my smart black work dress, it is fairly body con but looked ok. Feeling a little more...

You are in the right place. Have a good read through some if the FAQ threads and diaries and you will find answers to most of your questions, if not just ask! This is a great place for support.

My GP was great about it. I am not sure how successful she thought I'd be but happily agreed it was worth a try and asked me to go back to let her know how I was getting on. That was nearly a year ago and I admit I haven't been back as I haven't needed to, but she will get a shock when I do...

Up bright and early to catch my train. Going to be a long day! Hope to stay 100% no reason to think I won't as I will be too busy to think about food! Here's to another 2lb this week! If I get 2 on the 19th Nov and 2 on the 26th that's another 4 before my music featival weekend on the 29th...

Well done ammeg. That's a great loss. Lost 2lb tonight which is ok for me especially considering I had a bit of a dodgy patch while I was sick I know I will get there but I keep thinking about the long haul instead of day to day. Still, 2lb closer! 17lb to go to my first goal and only 5 until...

Hi Tizzy Thanks for your reply. You are right in everything you say and I am usually a lot more positive than this! Just having an off day I think. I have no doubt in my mind that I am going to keep going, I just feel annoyed with myself that it is necessary! Waiting at work to leave for my...

Just had my lunch pack and for some reason I am feeling low about my weight loss like I am never going to get there. I weighed 76.1 thus morning, and I want to get to 68 which is 8.1 kg or 17.8lb. That number is so low compared to where I started but right now it seems like an impossible task...

Monday morning, how have you come round so quickly? Weigh in at 6 tonight si fingers crossed. Have a busy week this week, in London for the day tomorrow which is always a long day (I am in Liverpool) and a full day presentation to give on Thursday. Yikes

Thanks Tizzy. I always panic on a Sunday! I just want to get to my goal so much and I have so many social events coming up

Had a small chicken salad in the pub at lunch today so no broth tonight. Husband eating huge burger. Trying not to look! Yoga class was good, knackered now! Getting really nervous about weigh in now, always do get this way on a Sunday. Hope I have lost a bit. Be happy with 2lb

Up bright and early Sunday morning. Off to yoga at 10. Hopefully I can keep it together again today, weigh in after work tomorrow. I wish I had morning weigh in, it it always disheartening to be heavier at night!

Thanks guys. Yes, I lost most of it with LL but when my counsellor quit I switched to CD for the last bit. Had a pretty good week I think, hoping for about 2lb on Monday ( a good loss for me) as the final push before Christmas. I have yoga booked in tomorrow so that will help. Went to the cinema...

Thought I would put up a few pictures to keep me motivated, a before, and a part way through. Hope this works

What a yoga class! I feel fantastic. Need to remember how this feels next time I don't feel like going! I need my healthy body so I can carry on doing what feels food. I never could have done anything like this before I lost weight.

Thanks Lily The broth is working well for me as though it is nothing special it is something warm and comforting at the end of a hard day. I am doing ok today, though I had my lunch pack at 11:30! I have a yoga class tonight which always makes me feel good so I should be in a good headspace for...

Hi nzmegs I have followed your journey and diary and am very pleased to hear of someone doing so well. Good luck with the last bit. I am sure you will be successful. I am refocusing now for my last (possibly) 20lb so will be checking in regularly for support. We can do it!

What a stressful day! It started at 5:30 when the smoke alarm opposite (I live in a flat) went off and an hour later was still going and thick black smoke started coming in the front door. I went out and knocked hard on the neighbours door for 10 mins with no answer, then found the door unlocked...

Had my home made broth and I am stuffed. That's it for the day now, OH home which helps. Back to work tomorrow which is also good- be too busy to think about food! Day one down, 21 to go! I wonder if I can get 4.5 kg off? Probably not, but I may get a good way towards it.

Half four and going great guns. My tummy bug seems better and I have stuck to plan. Could this be the first day of my back on track? Hope so. If I can keep this up I might actually look forward to weigh in on monday

Half ten and I want to eat. I am bored. I am not going to, need to wait until mid day and I can have my shake. Feel fed up about being stuck in and have not been to the gym all week so am anxious to get a class booked in.

A new day and a new attempt. I am still off work sick though I am better than yesterday, so I am going to try again. I am on step 2, So what I am doing is making a broth out of the chicken and veg allowance for a whole week an having a portion everyday. Will keep updating here to try and keep me...

Oh lily you are so lovely. Today hasn't gone great, I admit. My tummy is still unwell and I caved in to eat a chicken wrap as it was all I felt like. Will just have my shakes now for the rest of the day to try and limit the damage. What you say is true Lily, I think part of it is feeling I look...

Not been too well over the weekend with some sort of tummy bug which hasn't helped. Must focus tomorrow and try and get my head in gear for a final push. It's the 5th today so that means I am on a count down of 23 days- just over 3 weeks on my new goal date. At my usual rate of loss I could be...

Ok, I have done well and have lost more than 5st but since going on holiday at the start of October I have lost my mojo and am struggling big time to get back in the zone. I want to get about 20lb off in total and see how I feel. I am going to try and keep posting here to keep me on track. I am...

If only I could get back into the zone. I am struggling big time

Hi! Just wanted to add it IS possible to SS and study. I managed to do it for several months while writing my PhD thesis, working full time and running a home! I am back now for my final push to goal.

Hi Tilleymonster. I don't post much but I do lurk, but I didn't want to read and run. I feel your pain, I think we have all reacted to stress this way in the past and it sounds as though you have been having a horrible time. You have taken the best possible step for you in going back and I am...

Well I got a fair wedge off, and was 12lb up on official weigh in. I am not fully in ketosis yet so hopefully some of that will come off easily. Onwards and downwards! Feeling positive about getting it off, and getting to goal. I might use thus thread to check in my progress

Peronist yourself you will get to the end of the week, then you can quit if you want. The first week is hell but after that you are not hungry, the shakes begin to taste better and the loss spurs you on. You have done the hardest bit, keep Up the good work, you are almost over the hump

It is annoying, as it will take me longer to finish, but the holiday was very important to me and it was entirely worth it. I also know I can cut back when it counts, I am straight back on the wagon whereas previously I would have carried on eating to excess when I got home which bodes well for...

4lb off so far!

I was over indulging. I was on hols after a difficult year with friends I haven't seen for two years and just decided to go for it. I wouldn't have gained anything like that if I was sensible! I am firmly back on the wagon do hopefully it won't be too long before it comes off. I think a good...

I am back from my 2 week holiday which was a planned break from the diet and have managed to gain 22lb! I know a fair amount of that will be glycogen and water but it is still scary, especially as I didn't even go that mad! I expected the gain and I am back on the packs so it's downwards again...

Another 2 for me tonight. Hooray! 22lb to go now and I have hit BMI 29 already. Will post an unofficial weigh in on Saturday before I go on holiday

Hi. I set a target of 31, and now have 24 to go before Christmas. So I have lost 7lb. Hopefully another one or so on weigh in tomorrow night! Then I am away three weeks so that may not end well!

Just had to eat some chicken. Felt so rough :(

Jumped on the scale this morning and gained 2lb ? but likely to do with my period I suppose. I don't usually have them due to my pill so I don't really know what to expect. I am hopeful it will come off and more besides before Monday. I am being 100% good so it can only go down? On the plus...

A tough yoga session tonight but it's all toning! Feeling a bit PMT and unmotivated today, hopefully another loss this week. It really annoys me that I get weighed in of a night, I am always a good 4lb heavier in the evening.

24lb till BMI 25! That sounds do-able. I have no idea what I will look like at BMI 25. Never been that low before!

Weigh in last night and finally 2.5 off! I know it is not a lot but thats a pretty good weekly loss for me so I am happy. 2 more weigh ins before my holidays, I am not setting a target loss for that as I don't want to be disappointed! Then my holidays- got to be pretty good so my black tie event...

It's moving again! 2.5 for me this week.

Well it's Sunday and that means my weigh in is tomorrow night. I am hopefull the scales will have shifted but we will have to wait and see. Even on my best weeks and doing everything 100% right my biggest loss ( outside of the first week) has been 3lb and more usually 2 or 2.5. I am so worried...

I have been on SS for months and do hot yoga three or four times a week, with usually one or two gym workouts as well. If I ever get there and don't feel up to it I stop, but in general I find I have no problems.

Another 100% day yesterday and 5l of water with a great yoga session. Today is looking good too, just done a long walk. I really hope the scales move this week.

My scary meeting ended up lasting from 9 until 3! In that time I had 4l of water and had to go to the loo countless times. Another 100% day today, last shake downed and ready for a hot bath I think. 3 days till weigh in. Fingers, toes, eyeballs, everything crossed that the scales start to shift.

Thursday morning and after sleeping like the dead last night (or the undead, ha!) I feel rough this morning. Got a big scary meeting today, although on the plus side it keeps me from thinking about food. Not been weighed today so not sure if anything is happening, I couldn't bear it if it was...

Feel really fed up. All this hard work and it just goes so slowly. Maybe it's time to move on? See how I get on Monday night. I am a pathetic self pitying numpty arent I? Apologies. Will maintain radio silence until tomorrow

Thanks Dwyer! Had a 100% day today and 5l water so on the right track. Had to cancel my yoga session tomorrow morning as I have an early meeting but have rearranged it so that should be OK. Desperate to see a move on the scale.

Aaargh there are sweets and cakes everywhere!

Another day another mango shake! Ended up having a few prawns and some lettuce last night instead of my pack. Feel annoyed with myself today. The STS the last 2 weeks has really dented my motivation and I don't know how to get it back. I have just over 2 weeks until my holiday and really wanted...

Well I am done with yoga, hard session this morning but feel good afterwards. Just filled up my 1.5l bottle at work for the first of the day (already had a litre at home/yoga). Determined to lose weight this week. I am getting more flexible and can start to see the beginnings of a six pack. By...

Hi Dolly! Thanks for the hello. I am up and ready for hot yoga! It is similar to bikram, the room is heated to the same temperature as a lot of the postures are the same but we don't follow the strict script of Bikram. It is hard, the heat makes your body more flexible but your heart works...

An starting this today to give me a mega kick up the bum and a means of staying accountable. My motivation is flagging and I haven't lost this week or last week. I have just under 3 weeks until my holiday and I need to get some more weight off before then. I have lost 5.5 st so far and have less...

STS this week. Sorry! Disappointed but it will come off next week

Thanks guys. It is knee length on me as I am very short. I think I will wear my hair up as it is very unruly! The dress is a 14, but it is a very small 14 so I am going to have to be very good! It fits fine now but I am on holiday for 2 weeks between now and then.

Have been asked to an award ceremony due to some work I did to my employer! There is a chance we could win a national award. It is black tie, and I have this prom dress, I am so unused to wearing nice clothes, how would you style this up? (is a dark metallic bronze)

Please keep me in, I have no weigh in this week but will have an update on Monday. Thanks!

I have no weigh in this week as I can't get into class, but I am keeping up with everyone's progress and will post mine on Monday!

Well done everyone. You are all doing great!

Horrible thought- that is less than 2st isn't it?

Hi Karrinae, no that is correct. 26.5 to go!

Oh yes, I will be Tuesday next week too! Just realised I have less than 2st to go until my final goal, so I am less dissatisfied with my low loss now! I am sure I will manage to get it off by Christmas.

Only 1.5 for me today but it all adds up I suppose

Looks good to me! Thanks! Can't believe I only have 2st to go

I am ashamed to say I only got a half this week, but I expected as much as I am bloated and aching from too much exercise! Well done everyone else, sorry I am letting you down! Still, not too much further to go

I am Monday night too, but haven't had such a good week this week Si not expecting much. I am a really slow loser even when I am 100%! It all adds up though

Yes thanks. I have moved over to Cambridge, and apart from having to adjust to 3 packs instead of 4 it is going ok.

Chewing gum knocks me out- might be worth quitting it for a bit and see how you get on.

Well done everyone! We should finish the thread at Christmas by posting festive pics of our LBDs!

Whoops, meant to say that my goal was 31, so now it is 28.5.

Well 2.5 off tonight- I am pleased with that! creeping towards that goal weight.

Can I join please? I have been on lighterlife but have moved to Cambridge and have lost 5st so far. I would like to go 31 lbs before Christmas which gets me to a healthy BMI. Sorry I can't cut and paste on my iPhone- I don't know how!

Why not try adding a bit of vanilla shake to your coffee as a whitener? Loads of people do this and it seems to work for them

Just think guys, at the end if 4 weeks you could be a stone down (or more) and well on your way there. I had about 8 to lose when I started and still a long way to go, but I thought that in 4 weeks I could be an eighth done already! So I just tried to do 4, then another and so on. Good luck!

Hi Magda. I hope you don't mind me jumping in. I had similar experiences to yourself. I lost a lot of weight with Cambridge a few years back and put a lot of it back on over about 2 years for various reasons. I knew a vlcd was the best way for me to get back on track but couldn't get my head in...

I have upped my exercise. I have started doing yoga 3 times per week and I love it. I had considered stopping to see if my weight loss speeds up but I am enjoying it so much and seeing the benefits already in terms of flexibility and relaxation. Do you think it will start again when by body adjusts?

No, 2st to go to my initial goal but bmi 25 another stone further on. Just can't figure it out.

I need motivating! Been struggling to lose the last few weeks, even though my commitment to losing is still 100% it is going soooooo slowly. This week I will be lucky to have stayed the same, my scales show me as having gained compared to what they said last week. I can't work out what's going...

I have been a very slow loser in comparison to others, and in fact have only lost 2lb in the last 2 weeks. My average weekly loss is 2.5lb. However I am still four and a half stone lighter than I was, and it may take me longer than others but I will get to my goal at some point. Unfortunately...

Just 1 for me on the last June weigh in but never mind, almost did it! Roll on July! Might get the last half a pound before the weekend! Leesy 18lbs (15lbs lost 3lbs to go) Zombiegirl 10lbs (9.5 lost 0.5 to go) Blodwen 14lb (7lb lost, 7lb to go) Tues WI Nomoreyoyo 14lb (10lb lost, 4lb to go)

Hi Carly I am not done yet, but I would encourage you to go for it. I have gone from a size 22 to a 14 and my skin is fine so far, I am not worried about it. I came of the diet for my holiday in Berlin and didn't put any weight on that didn't come off again within 3 days. If you read some of...

Don't worry. All you need to do is today. Then tell yourself the same thing tomorrow. In a few days, you won't be hungry any more and you will feel much better. It won't be long before you will be celebrating your fabulous weight loss and running to the shops because all your knickers are too...

3.5 for me tonight! Leesy 18lbs (9.5lbs lost 8.5 lbs to go) Zombiegirl 10lbs (8.5 lost, 1.5 to go) Blodwen 14lb (7lb lost, 7lb to go) Tues WI Nomoreyoyo 14lb (10lb lost, 4lb to go)

Naughty I know but I jumped on the scale this morning and have not lost anything since last weigh in on 4th June. I go again on Monday so hopefully it will have moved by then but it has left me feeling really fed up today. Any words of motivation for me? I have been on plan all the time.

Wow! Weigh in tonight for the first time in June and 5lb off! Never saw that coming! Not at class next week as I am away but hoping for a good loss when I get back! Leesy 18lbs (4.5lbs lost 13.5 lbs to go) Zombiegirl 10lbs (5lb lost, 5lb to go)

I am in! A bit ambitious, but I am going for 10lb. I am a very slow loser! Good luck everyone! Leesy 18lbs (4.5lbs lost 13.5 lbs to go) Zombiegirl 10lbs (0lb lost, 10 to go)

It is great that you are still learning what works for you though, very encouraging to see that you are maintaining successful even if it is with a little trial and error.

I agree, the freedom to say yes to doing anything you fancy is what is motivating me. I hate it in the summer, or going somewhere nice when you feel tied down by that old rigmarole of "I will wear that, but I hate my arms so need something over the top, or I can't wear a skirt because my legs...

Got 2.5 yesterday so I made my goal! Not bad with a weeks holiday in the middle! Leesy 16lb (20 1/2 lost, 0 to go) Zombiegirl 7lb target (7.5 lost, 0 to go) nzmegs - 4lbs (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) maintaining - Tuesday weigh in Blodwen - 12lbs (17lbs lost, 0lb to go) Tuesday WI success wooo...

Last official weigh in of may and even after my week off for my holiday I have lost 1.5. I will have a weigh in at home at the end of may to see if any more comes off. Leesy 16lb (14 lost, 2 to go) Zombiegirl 7lb target (5lb lost, 2lbs to go) nzmegs - 4lbs (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) maintaining -...

Thanks leesy. Waiting in the airport with a cappuccino!!!!!!! First milk since January. I feel very rebellious.

Only 1 for me this week and flying out on holiday today so doesn't look as though I will reach target Zombiegirl 7lb target (3.5lbs lost, 3.5lbs to go) nzmegs - 4lbs (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) maintaining - Tuesday weigh in Blodwen - 12lbs (10lbs lost, 2lb to go) Tuesday WI LucyItani- 12lbs (8lbs...

I have checked out slim n save and local Cambridge counsellors and have also contacted the other LL lady to see when the groups are though they are at least an hour to hour and a half bus ride away and don't start till 7:30 so that's probably not going to work. In any case I am not giving up as...

One of our group has just had a call from lighter life saying our counsellor no longer works for them and we have to find another, but there isn't another for miles and I don't drive. I have no idea what's going on, everything was fine in class!

Leesy 16lb target (8lbs lost 8lbs to go) Tuesday weigh in Zombiegirl - 7lb target (2.5lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) nzmegs - 4lbs (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) maintaining - Tuesday weigh in Blodwen - 12lbs (4lbs lost, 8lb to go) Tuesday WI LucyItani- 12lbs (4lbs lost 8 to go) - Wednesday WI Sharnjit-...

Nzmegs, just to let you know my husband gets a protein powder from holland and Barrett which is high protein low carb, it is quite dear as it is a big tub but lasts for ages and ages, he also mixes it with yoghurt sometimes.

2.5 for me this week, one more weigh then a holiday so that will hopefully not undo my good work! Will update the list later, on my phone at the mi!

That sounds like loads of food! I want to try and follow a pattern similar to this when I eventually get there. I am a long way off for now, but there is no harm in planning ahead! I can take or leave pasta and rice in any case, bread has always been my carb downfall so I think I may just never...

Nzmegs it sounds as though it is going great. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of thing do you have in your daily menu?

HI.I am on Lighterlife total and have lost 3 and a half stone so far with another three to go. Of course I can only speak from personal experience, but i feel more well than I have done in a long time. Not only do I feel fitter and lighter (because I am!!) My skin is great and my nails are...

Thanks guys. I had a long talc with my LLC last night who has said the same things as your have - keep going, set the end of July as my target and see where I am then and whether I want to keep going. She then outlined so many diffeent options I could take that I had not considered - moving to...

Thanks Nzmegs

Hi everyone. I hope you don't mind but this post may come across as a stram of consciousness rather than anything organised and coherent! I have been tying myself up in knots thinking about where to set my goal weight, and how long I can legitimately stay on Total. The last time I lost weight I...

Final weigh in of April for me and 2.5 off so I beat my target by 1lb

I am on holiday for a week in May, so am going to go for 7 I think. Sorry I tried to cut and paste but my phone won't let me.

Well after only losing a pound last night I have woken up this morning with a runny nose and headache and really sensitive skin which is always a sign I am run down and fighting a bug. I feel a bit better ironically as this is probably why I lost less. I also feel a lot more positive today about...

Just one off for me this week. A bit disappointing but I did go over the stone barrier, ie it was saying 14 and now it says 13! Still might get to my April target. Leesy 18lbs (14lbs lost 4lbs to go) Tuesday weigh in Emzy- 9lb (6 lost, 2lb to go) Tuesday weigh in 8541boo 14lbs (0lbs lost -...

Hi. It is good to know I am not alone I have done a lot of thinking and as far as I can tell it is something to do with routine or boredom. I have been doing this for so long now and have such a long way to go. I think it is something to do with that. To make it worse I have tried really hard to...

Anyone? I know what I have had isn't so bad in the grand scheme of things, but it has me really worried.

If I get a little heartburn I always try sipping a peppermint tea. This often does the trick.

Hi everyone. I am hoping someone has some words of wisdom to help me. I have been on LLT for 12 weeks now and have been really strict. However the last few weeks I have been struggling with wanting to nibble. I am not tempted by carbs and stuff, but have given in a few times to eating a little...

Here we go, managed to copy it on my phone Leesy 18lbs (8.5lbs lost 9.5lbs to go) Sunday weigh in Emzy- 9lb (4 lost, 4lb to go) Tuesday weigh in 8541boo 14lbs (0lbs lost - 14lbs to go) Monday WI xx sharnjit - 20lbs (7lbs lost 13 lbs to target) Sunday weigh in Mr Gilbo - 25lb (7lbs lost...

Guess what! Another 2.5 for me this week. I feel a pattern developing...... I have come to terms with being a slow loser, at least it is going down! I will put the list back in when I can get on my PC, probably tomorrow now . Just 2.5 for my April goal now

Here is the updated list. I have four weigh ins before my holiday in May so I am hoping to get another 10lb off before then - 5 to go for my April target! I am sure I will put some on while I am on holiday in May but i am hoping most of it will come off easily the following week. Leesy 18lbs...

Another 2.5 at weigh in tonight so I am quite pleased. It doesn't sound a lot but that seems to be my pattern and it adds up very quickly plus it was enough to put me at over 3st so I am chuffed! I am also halfway through my April target, 5 off and 5 to go. Will update the list later as I am on...

Updated list Leesy 18lbs (4lbs lost 14 lbs to target) Sunday weigh in Emzy- 9lb (0 lost, 9lb to go) Tuesday weigh in 8541boo 14lbs (0lbs lost - 14lbs to go) Monday WI xx sharnjit - 20lbs (0lbs lost 20 lbs to target) Sunday weigh in Mr Gilbo - 25lb (7lbs lost 18lbs to target) Monday WI...

2.5 for me last night. Not too bad, I realised this morning I am half way to my initial target. Can't update the list from my phone unfortunately. Will do it tonight

Can I join too please? I want to go for 10lb. I can't paste in on my phone so if someone could add me to the list that would be great. First weigh in of April tonight.

3.5 off for me this week, over my target so I am really pleasedTrim T -14lb (10lbs lost, 4lbs to go) Monday WIProblemchild - 10lb (Goal completed! )Likeafirework = -16lbs (0lbs lost, 16lbs to go) Tuesday WI8541boo = 14lbs (16.5lbs lost - 0lbs to go) monday WI xNZmegs - 10lbs (9lbs lost - 1lb to...

Weigh in tonight and 2.5 off Trim T -14lb (6lbs lost, 8lbs to go) Monday WI Problemchild - 10lb (Goal completed! ) Likeafirework = -16lbs (0lbs lost, 16lbs to go) Tuesday WI 8541boo = 14lbs (13lbs lost - 1lbs to go) monday WI x NZmegs - 10lbs (6lbs lost - 4lbs to go) to reach final goal...

My weigh in tonight and expecting to stay the same. My weight loss is really slow.

Hi Lucy Same here! I am on Cerazette too and the same thing happens periodically with me. My nurse explained it as something to do with oestrogen being stored in fat cells and when we lose them rapidly the extra hormones can mess us about. It comes and goes but did settle down after the...

Boo I think you have posted an older version of the list as my update is not shown. I can't copy and paste on my phone otherwise I would do it. I have made my mind up to be good at the weekend and I am sure I will, but it is going to be a challenge as all the people I go with ( about 30) will...

Updated my loss. Two weigh ins to go and 4.5 to get off to hit my target - should be do-able but I am away this weekend so will see how my resolve holds up! Trim T -14lb (4lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Monday WI Problemchild - 10lb (6.8lbs lost, 3.2lbs to go) Likeafirework = -16lbs (0lbs lost, 16lbs...

Well done ROSB. I lost 3 tonight but can't copy and paste on my phone so will change the list tomorrow.

Well done everyone. After battling the flu all weekend I am hoping for 3 off tonight. I have only come to work today because my weigh in is just down the road. I with I could get some of the fours and fives others seem to manage!

Well done! Keep up the good work!

Thanks everyone. I am going to up my water even more and cut the caffeine back out and see how I get on.

2.5 for me again this week. Wish it had been 3 but never mind. Trim T -14lb (4lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Monday WI Problemchild - 10lb (2.3lbs lost, 7.7lbs to go) Likeafirework = -16lbs (0lbs lost, 16lbs to go) Tuesday WI 8541boo = 14lbs (3.5lbs lost - 10.5lbs to go) monday WI x NZmegs - 10lbs...

Well it was 2.5 again tonight and my LLC was asking me whether I had cheated. I haven't. Just have to keep going and hope for the best

Nope try not to drink too much before weigh in and always wear the same clothes. The only thing I have had any different in the last few weeks is a few cups of black coffee, which I don't think makes any difference but I am going to quit it just in case

After a few good losses (4lb and 3lb) I lost 2.5lb last week and think I have only managed 2lb if that third week. I have been 100% and have even upped my water to between 5-6l of fluid per day. Any ideas?

I want to go for - 10 Sorry I can't copy and paste the list on my phone and I have no other access at the moment. Would someone be able to add me please?

Panic over! Have them now and feel much better. Had a really bad day today and combined with worrying about going away I think it just made me feel out of control. Thanks for responding to my mad rant.

Last night at class my LLC didn't have all the packs we needed so promised to drop them off today at my work. I haven't got them yet and I am freaking out a bit. I know logically I will get them and I have no doubt in my LLC at all, but I am already nervous about going away at the weekend and I...

2.5 off this week. Not bad, 5lb over target. Here we go for March! Trim T - 10lb (-16lb, 0lb to go) Target met 13/02/2012 Spanglymum - 6lb (19lb lost so far, 5lb to go) Zombiegirl -21 (-26, 5 over target) Clairepbear- 14 (24 lost since 3rd jan, on LLL though -4 10 to go ) Problemchild -...

Another 3 for me! Smashed my Feb target and a week to go! Trim T - 10lb (-13lb, 0lb to go) Target met 13/02/2012 Spanglymum - 6lb (19lb lost so far, 5lb to go) Zombiegirl -21 (-23.5, 2.5 over target) Clairepbear- 14 (24 lost since 3rd jan, on LLL though -4 10 to go ) Problemchild - 10lb...

Hi. Really, the packs are down to individual taste so it might be best to try a range and see what you like. If you get a few of one flavour you find you hate, the counsellors usually let you swap them. Personally, I like all of the shakes but vanilla (although lots of people like it mixed with...

Well done Trim T. My weight in is tomorrow instead of tonight so will post here on Wed. I am hoping I at least get to the 0.5 I need for my goal! (Not expecting a massive loss this week as the scales are not budging)

I have ordered myself her book - thought it may be good motivation for me to read in the bath!

Amazing! You have really achieved something big, keep going!

Well Done Ickle Pand. I have not lost anythig so far this week although weigh in is not until Tuesday so maybe I will get a whoosh before then.

I think it really does make a difference. We were discussing this last night - one lady had been struggling to drink enough and had been losing OK, but not spectacularly. Last week she forced herself to drink more and her loss was really good.

Snap! I had 16 off in 2 weeks too! Go us! Well done

Well, 3rd weigh in and another 4lb off! Whoo hoo! Trim T - 10lb (-10lb, 0lb to go) Target met 13/02/2012 Spanglymum - 6lb (19lb lost so far, 5lb to go) Zombiegirl -21 (-20.5, 0.5 to go) Clairepbear- 14 (24 lost since 3rd jan, on LLL though -4 10 to go ) Problemchild - 10lb (4.5 lost...

Wow, thats good going Trim T. I hope I do as well!

Can't wait to try the carbonara. Something a bit different!

We are all doing well! Keep it up. Only 4.5 to go for me in the rest of Feb for my goal, then I will be hoping to get to 2st off

Brilliant! What a great start!

Week 2 weigh in and Another 4.5lb down! Very pleased. Trim T - 10lb (-4lb, 6lb to go) Spanglymum - 6lb (18lb lost so far) Zombiegirl -21 (-16.5, 4.5 to go) Clairepbear- 14 (24 lost since 3rd jan, on LLL though) Problemchild - 10lb Emzy22- 14lb (-1, 13lb to go) bluesunflower - 5lbs...

Good luck! Will look forward to seeing how you get on. I have my second weigh in tonight.

Thanks Problemchild. I read your thread and it really helped. I just need to switch off and stop thinking about it.

I have heard about this wibblyness. Apparently it can be down to the fat cells emptying and it will go away once these cells empty. I read about it on here somewhere in a really old thread.

My resolve is still strong, but I am having a difficult day today. I have felt hungry for most of the day despite the fact I have stuck to the plan and should be well in ketosis. I have also been on the scale and don't seem to have lost anything. I have been a bit sad about not being able to...

I wouldn't have thought so, otherwise they wouldn't let you have them in the first week. I know you can't have bars for the first 4 days as they are slightly higher in carbs, but I have not heard anything about not having the drinks flavourings. I haven't actually bought any yet as I am...

It can be a really good idea to cut down on carbs and particularly junk before you start LLT as it makes the transition into the diet easier. Perhaps your husband could be doing this which will help him when he starts and help you out too?

Hi Mr G. Just caught up with this thread and is sounds as though you are doing really well, so congratulations. I laughed at the comment your colleague made, but I hope it sisn't upset you! What I would have said (and have done to a male friend in the past) is that you already have a killer...

Good luck ickle pand! Keep checking in so we can see how you are getting on.

Yum, they sound nice! I am looking forward to trying these out.

I think you are right, I am going to reassess my goal, and change it from 14lb to 21lb in Feb. That might be a bit over ambitious, but it is only the 1st today! Trim T - 10lb (-4lb, 6lb to go) Spanglymum - 6lb (18lb lost so far) Zombiegirl -21 (-12, 9 to go) Clairepbear- 14 (24 lost since 3rd...

Well done. How did you find the session? I bet you get a great loss this week.

This is going to mean quite a big price increase I think. I am struggling with the money already

Well I did it and........I lost 12lb! I nearly fell over! Hope I can keep it up.

An amazing 12lb at first weigh in last night! Trim T - 10lb (-4lb, 6lb to go) Spanglymum - 6lb (18lb lost so far) Zombiegirl -14 (-12, 2 to go) Clairepbear- 14 (24 lost since 3rd jan, on LLL though) Problemchild - 10lb Emzy22- 14lb bluesunflower - 5lbs Debbi8489 - 4lbs (80lbs lost so far)

Go Dave! I promise, after a week on abstinence the weight loss will be worth it, and will spur you on. Keep coming on here to let us know how you are doing.

Don't forget that there is lots of support on here, and you may find it easier when you start the counselling sessions too.

Me too! I go to group on Crosby Rd North, tonight!

2 weeks is certainly something to be celebrated. It is only you that can make it happen, and guess what, you did! You are making this fantastic weight loss happen for you, and you know you will get there!

Wow! 7.5lb. Well done!

What Problemchild said! I am concerned Davey hasn't been on here too - it is so hard the first week, but it is possible if you give yourself permission to feel a bt rough and wierd and know that it will pass. Problemchild - which group do you go to? I am in Liverpool too!

Nzmegs is right. Go along and get weighed, listen to the LLC, and do t next week. And you can do it next week. OK, you slipped up. Are you going to get back up or lay on the floor feeling bad? (Sorry that sounds really harsh but that's what I always tell myself) You can do it!

I am going for my first weigh in tonight, and have had to force myself not to get on the scales this week - I know that they can send me off ito unwelcome behaviour and thoughts. If they are showing a loss, I am tempted to cheat a bit as I am doing well, and if they are showing a STS I think...

Yep, looking at it all in one go is very daunting. I have spent the weekend trying not to think about it! Weigh in tomorrow night, so fingers crossed for a good loss. I have never been so strict with myself as I have this week - no Diet Coke even (which is my big downfall) and absolutely nothing...

:DCan I join in please? My first weigh in is tomorrow, so I am going to go for 14lb in Feb Trim T - 10lb (lost so far) Spanglymum - 6lb (18lb lost so far) Zombiegirl -14 (lost so far)

Well, filled in my user CP and it is a scary read! I have put my goal BMI down at 29 as 25 just seems too far away, plus I have been at 29 before and been really happy with my size so that feels, at the moment, like a strong goal to aim for. As I get close I can alter it. It sounds such a lot to...

I agree, don't worry about it. It won't make any difference.

Thanks nzmegs I will do that today. Well, day 3 and the headache has more or less gone, it was really bad last night and paracetamol did nothing! Ended up going to bed early which seems to have helped. For the first time today I am really hungry. Hopefully I am getting near to ketosis now, what...

Congrats! Let us know how you get on. It was my first meeting Monday just gone, so it will be good so see how you are doing.

Well, day 2 and going OK. I have a headache and I feel tired but I suspect that is more from cutting out the Diet Coke than getting into Ketosis. I will get through it as I really want this. I have strong images in my head of where I want to be - just 'moments' I will enjoy without any fear of...

Thanks everyone for your welcome and support. I had a fabulous meeting last night - I feel really motivated. The group members were great, and the counsellor seems to really know her stuff. I hope I can do as well as some of them in the group who look amazing. I have bought a journal on the C's...

Well done! Keep going you will be feeling like a different person before you know it!

That seems a shame about the counsellor, but congrats on getting the form signed! That is the hard part done, and I am sure the group will sort itself out soon. Just think how determined you will be to succeed after overcoming these obstacles! Funny how the nice Doc you saw was a woman - mine...

Why are you unhappy with your counsellor?

Hi everyone. I am almost at the point of starting lighterlife (My first meeting is at 6pm tonight) and I am excited to get started. I have done Cambridge in the past and lost a lot of weight, but have gained a lot of it back over the last few years. This is mostly due to stress, and the usual...

Thats amazing! Hope mine is as good next week (I start tomorrow) Well done

Good luck! I haven't started yet, but I am a huge diet coke drinker and it is the main thing I am worrying about giving up! I have been cutting down over the last 2 weeks in preparation for my first meeting tonight (I will start tomorrow) and do intend to quit it completely while on the...

Hi Mr Gilbo I haven't started yet so cannot help with the food thing, but I have suffered with low moods due to stress over the last 12 months and there are always things that help me. I was so unmotivated finishing my studies off i was doing anything I could to lift my mood. Do you enjoy...

I havent tried any of them yet as my first meting is tonight, but I am loving the sound of the porridge! I like the Cambridge one, so hopefully it is similar.

HI. I am new here but I hope you don't mind me asking how you got on with the form? I was convinced my usual Doc would not sign mine, so I made an appointment with another Doc in my preactice. She was so nice! She signed the form, agreed that the practice would do my checks, and even referred me...